Portsmouth Abbey School - Primary School Calendar
September 2008
Available at: http://www.portsmouthabbey.org
Printed on January 8, 2009


Monday, September 1, 2008


Labor Day


Tuesday, September 2, 2008


No Overnights Permitted during Pre-Season

Pre-Season Varsity sports camps & tryouts begin (by invitation)
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Administration Building


Wednesday, September 3, 2008


ST GREGORY THE GREAT
Location: patron saint of Portsmouth Abbey


Friday, September 5, 2008


Full Faculty Meeting
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: SLH

Prefects and Captains Training
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Lower Gym


Saturday, September 6, 2008


Administrator On Duty: Mr. McDonough
Dates: September 6, 2008 - September 7, 2008

New Student Registration, 12:30-4:30 pm, Administration Building
Time: 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: Administration Building

Program and Barbeque for New Parents, 4:45-6:30 pm
Time: 4:45 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Auditorium

Cookout for New Students at Green Animals, 5:00-7:00 pm
Time: 4:45 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Green Animals, assemble at the Administration Building at 4:45 p.m.

Dinner for Pre Season Athletes and Faculty Families
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
Location: Student Center


Sunday, September 7, 2008


Administrator On Duty: Mr. McDonough
Dates: September 6, 2008 - September 7, 2008

SUNDAY XXIII IN ORDINARY TIME

Sunday Mass
Time: 9:30 AM
Details: Warm Weather Dress for this Sunday's Mass only. 

Brunch
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Stillman Dining Hall

Post All on campus delivering packages
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Gym

Returning Boarding Students Check-In 2:00-4:00 pm, Administration Building
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Administration Building

Prefect Meeting w/Mr. Chenoweth
Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Conference Room

Boarders to Houses for mandatory House Meeting
Time: 8:00 PM

New Student Orientation, 11:00am-5:00pm. All-school Picnic at 5:00 pm
Time: 11:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Auditorium


Monday, September 8, 2008


First Day of Classes, 30 min periods

AV Room open all day for book returns

Daily Mass
Time: 7:20 AM
Location: Monastery Chapel

Opening of School. Mass, Assembly, Special Horarium
Time: 8:15 AM

Assembly in the Auditorium
Time: 9:15 AM

Classes begin
Time: 10:00 AM

Bookstore Open
Time: 10:00 AM

Bookstore Open
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Fall Play Auditions
Time: 3:15 PM
Location: Auditorium

Buffet Dinner
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Stillman Dining Hall

ProDeo Group
Time: 6:15 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Music Room, Studio A

Compline(Night Prayers)
Time: 10:15 PM
Location: St. Aelred's

Compline in St. Aelred's (Night Prayers)
Time: 10:15 PM


Tuesday, September 9, 2008


BIRTHDAY OF OUR LADY

Daily Mass
Time: 7:20 AM
Location: Monastery Chapel

Bookstore Open
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Advisory Meetings in designated areas
Time: 10:15 AM - 10:45 PM
Details: This first Advisory Meeting is extened. Check bulletin boards for locations. 

Abbey Singers rehearsal
Time: 10:35 AM
Location: Studio A

College Visit: Fairfield University
Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Parlors, Administration Bldg.

College Visit: Mount Holyoke College
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Parlors, Administration Bldg.

Bookstore Open
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Fall Play Auditions
Time: 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: Auditorium

Buffet Dinner
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Stillman Diining Hall

Yearbook Meeting
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Student Center


Wednesday, September 10, 2008


Daily Mass
Time: 7:20 AM
Location: Monastery Chapel

New Student Meeting
Time: 10:15 AM
Location: SLH

Red Key Meeting
Time: 10:35 AM
Location: Auditorium

Debate Club
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: SLH


Thursday, September 11, 2008


Daily Mass
Time: 7:20 AM
Location: Monastery Chapel

Dedication of Student Leaders
Time: 10:15 AM
Location: Auditorium

Student ID Photos. School Dress required for photo
Time: 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: Stillman Dining Hall

ProDeo Group, ID Photo first
Time: 10:35 AM
Location: Music Room, Studio A

Houseparent and Affiliates Meeting
Time: 10:35 AM
Location: Houses

College Visit: Villanova College
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Parlors, Administration Bldg.

College Visit: Florida Southern College
Time: 2:10 PM
Location: Parlors, Administration Bldg.

Buffet Dinner
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Stillman Dining Hall

Red Key Training and Dessert
Time: 6:15 PM
Location: Manor House

Astronomy Club
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Physics Lab

Newspaper Meeting
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Student Center

Student Council Meeting
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Library Seminar Room 1


Friday, September 12, 2008


Daily Mass
Time: 7:20 AM
Location: Monastery Chapel

Assembly in the Auditorium
Time: 8:15 AM

College Visit: Bennington College
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Parlors, Administration Bldg.

Confessions
Time: 10:35 AM
Location: Monastery Parlor

College Visit: Xavier University
Time: 11:15 AM
Location: Administration Building Parlor

College Visit: Marist College
Time: 12:20 PM
Location: Parlors, Administration Bldg.

College Visit: Quinnipiac University
Time: 12:30 PM
Location: Parlors, Administration Bldg.

College Visit: Bentley
Time: 1:30 PM
Location: Administration Building Parlor

College Visit: Curry College
Time: 2:10 PM
Location: Parlors, Administration Bldg.

Abbey Singers rehearsal
Time: 6:15 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Studio A

Compline(Night Prayers)
Time: 10:15 PM
Location: St. Aelred's


Saturday, September 13, 2008


Chaperone Team #1
Dates: September 13, 2008 - September 14, 2008

Administrator On Duty: Ms. Brzys
Dates: September 13, 2008 - September 14, 2008

Daily Mass
Time: 7:20 AM
Location: Monastery Chapel


Sunday, September 14, 2008


Chaperone Team #1
Dates: September 13, 2008 - September 14, 2008

Administrator On Duty: Ms. Brzys
Dates: September 13, 2008 - September 14, 2008

TRIMUPH OF THE HOLY CROSS

Mass for the School followed by Brunch
Time: 9:30 AM

Brunch
Time: 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Stillman Dining Hall

Bus to Newport
Time: 12:30 PM

Kaplan Review
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Classroom Building, Rooms 5, 10, 12


Monday, September 15, 2008


Daily Mass
Time: 7:20 AM
Location: Monastery Chapel

Assembly in the Auditorium
Time: 8:15 AM

Activities Fair
Time: 10:35 AM - 11:05 AM
Location: Stillman Dining Hall

College Visit: Salve Regina University
Time: 12:30 PM
Location: Administration Building Parlor

ProDeo Group
Time: 6:15 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Music Room, Studio A

Compline(Night Prayers)
Time: 10:15 PM
Location: St. Aelred's


Tuesday, September 16, 2008


Daily Mass
Time: 7:20 AM
Location: Monastery Chapel

Advisory Meetings in designated areas
Time: 10:15 AM

Abbey Singers rehearsal
Time: 10:35 AM
Location: Studio A

College Visit: Cornell College
Time: 2:10 PM
Location: Administration Building Parlor

1st Sit Down Dinner of the School Year
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Stillman Dining Hall
Details: Warm Weather Dress

Yearbook Meeting
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Student Center

Lectio divina for adults
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Administratin Building, Conference Room


Wednesday, September 17, 2008


Daily Mass
Time: 7:20 AM
Location: Monastery Chapel

Form VI Meeting
Time: 10:15 AM
Location: SLH

Community Service Group 1 & 2
Time: 10:15 AM
Location: Loft

US History Lecture, Form V
Time: 10:15 AM
Location: Auditorium
Details: "The Frontier Experience: The Shaping of a Dream"

Debate Club
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: SLH


Thursday, September 18, 2008


Daily Mass
Time: 7:20 AM
Location: Monastery Chapel

College Visit: Babson College
Time: 9:45 AM
Location: Parlors, Administration Bldg.

College Visit: Bucknell University
Time: 10:15 AM
Location: Parlors, Administration Bldg.

Church Assembly
Time: 10:15 AM

ProDeo Group
Time: 10:35 AM
Location: Music Room, Studio A

College Visit: St. Lawrence University
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Parlors, Administration Bldg.

College Visit: Flagler College
Time: 12:30 PM
Location: Parlors, Administration Bldg.

Sit Down Dinner
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Stillman Dining Hall

Student Council Meeting
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Library Seminar Room 1

Astronomy Club
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Physics Lab

Newspaper Meeting
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Student Center

Student Council Meeting
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Library Seminar Room 1

Rosary
Time: 6:35 PM
Location: Stillman Dining Hall


Friday, September 19, 2008


Board of Regents, Ports,mouth, RI
Dates: September 19, 2008 - September 20, 2008

Daily Mass
Time: 7:20 AM
Location: Monastery Chapel

Assembly in the Auditorium
Time: 8:15 AM

College Visit: University of Scranton
Time: 9:30 AM
Location: Parlors, Administration Bldg.

Confessions
Time: 10:35 AM
Location: Monastery Parlor

Student Dinner at Student Center
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 AM
Location: Student Center

Board of Regents Dinner
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Stillman Dining Hall

Abbey Singers rehearsal
Time: 6:15 PM
Location: Studio A

Compline(Night Prayers)
Time: 10:15 PM
Location: St. Aelred's


Saturday, September 20, 2008


Board of Regents on campus

Chaperone Team #2
Dates: September 20, 2008 - September 21, 2008

Administrator On Duty: Dr. Zilian
Dates: September 20, 2008 - September 21, 2008

Ss Andrew Kim Taegon, Paul Chong Hasang
Location: Korean martyrs

Board of Regents, Ports,mouth, RI
Dates: September 19, 2008 - September 20, 2008

Daily Mass
Time: 7:20 AM
Location: Monastery Chapel

Movie Trip to Swansea Cinemas
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: bus departs from Admin. Bldg. parking lot
Details: sign-up w/ Mrs. Reiser

Lazer Tag
Time: 6:45 PM
Location: bus departs from Admin. Bldg. parking lot
Details: sign-up w/ Mrs. Reiser


Sunday, September 21, 2008


Chaperone Team #2
Dates: September 20, 2008 - September 21, 2008

Administrator On Duty: Dr. Zilian
Dates: September 20, 2008 - September 21, 2008

SUNDAY XXV IN ORDINARY TIME

Mass for the School followed by Brunch
Time: 9:30 AM

Mass for the School
Time: 9:30 AM
Details: School Dress Required

Bus to Providence Place Mall
Time: 11:30 AM
Location: bus departs from Admin. Bldg. parking lot
Details: sign-up w/ Mrs. Reiser

Bus to Newport
Time: 12:30 PM

Kaplan Review
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Classroom Building, Rooms 5, 10, 12


Monday, September 22, 2008


Daily Mass
Time: 7:20 AM
Location: Monastery Chapel

Assembly in the Auditorium
Time: 8:15 AM

College Visit: Univ. of Connecticut
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: Administration Building Parlor

College Visit: Southern Methodist Univ.
Time: 9:30 AM
Location: Administration Building Parlor

Form V Meeting w/ Mr. Sahms
Time: 10:35 AM
Location: Auditorium

College Visit: Suffolk University
Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Parlors, Administration Bldg.

ProDeo Group
Time: 6:15 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Music Room, Studio A

Compline(Night Prayers)
Time: 10:15 PM
Location: St. Aelred's


Tuesday, September 23, 2008


Daily Mass
Time: 7:20 AM
Location: Monastery Chapel

Advisory Meetings in designated areas
Time: 10:15 AM

Distribution of Yearbooks
Time: 10:35 AM - 1:35 PM
Location: Auditorium Foyer

Abbey Singers rehearsal
Time: 10:35 AM
Location: Studio A

College Visit: Ohio Wesleyan University
Time: 11:15 AM
Location: Parlors, Administration Bldg.

College Visit: Providence College
Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Administration Building Parlor

Sit Down Dinner
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Stillman Dining Hall
Details: Warm Weather Dress

Yearbook Meeting
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Student Center

Lectio divina for adults
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Administration Building Conference Room


Wednesday, September 24, 2008


Special Breakfast/Sleep-In
Time: 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Stillman Dining Hall
Details: Omelets to order, Belgian waffles w/ strawberries and whipped cream, fresh fruit and more.  No Conference Period today.

Daily Mass
Time: 7:20 AM
Location: Monastery Chapel

Faculty Meeting
Time: 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM
Location: SLH

Period 1, 1X
Time: 9:20 AM - 10:30 AM

College Visit: Elmira College
Time: 9:45 AM
Location: Administration Building Parlor

Period 2
Time: 10:35 AM - 11:15 AM

Period 3
Time: 11:20 AM - 12:00 PM

Period 4
Time: 12:05 PM - 12:45 PM

Debate Club
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: SLH


Thursday, September 25, 2008


Daily Mass
Time: 7:20 AM
Location: Monastery Chapel

Star Kids Meeting
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Conference Room

College Visit: Univ. of Denver
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Administration Building Parlor

College Visit: Colby-Sawyer College
Time: 9:15 AM
Location: Administration Building Parlor

College Visit: University of Notre Dame
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Parlors, Administration Bldg.

Church Assembly
Time: 10:15 AM

Form III Meeting w/ Mr. Sahms and Dr. De Vecchi
Time: 10:35 AM
Location: Auditorium

ProDeo Group
Time: 10:35 AM
Location: Music Room, Studio A

College Visit: Bryant University
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Parlors, Administration Bldg.

Sit Down Dinner
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Stillman Dining Hall

Rosary after Sit Down Dinner
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Stillman Dining Hall

Astronomy Club
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Physics Lab

Newspaper Meeting
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Student Center

Student Council Meeting
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Library Seminar Room 1

Brown Model UN Meeting
Time: 6:40 PM
Location: Room 2


Friday, September 26, 2008


DRESS DOWN DAY
Details: To benefit the Human Rights Group, pay $1 at breakfast or before Assembly.

Alumni Reunion Weekend
Dates: September 26, 2008 - September 28, 2008

Daily Mass
Time: 7:20 AM
Location: Monastery Chapel

Assembly in the Auditorium
Time: 8:15 AM

College Visit: Saint Michael's College
Time: 9:30 AM
Location: Parlors, Administration Bldg.

Gallery Opening, Art by Joe Soares
Time: 10:35 AM
Location: McGuire Fine Arts Center
Details: Refreshments available

Form IV Meeting w/ Mr. Sahms and Dr. De Vecchi
Time: 10:35 AM
Location: Auditorium

Confessions
Time: 10:35 AM
Location: Monastery Parlor

College Visit: Mitchell College
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Administration Building Parlor

Abbey Singers rehearsal
Time: 6:15 PM
Location: Studio A

Compline(Night Prayers)
Time: 10:15 PM
Location: St. Aelred's


Saturday, September 27, 2008


Chaperone Team #3
Dates: September 27, 2008 - September 28, 2008

Administrator On Duty: Mr. Chenoweth
Dates: September 27, 2008 - September 28, 2008

Alumni Reunion Weekend
Dates: September 26, 2008 - September 28, 2008

Daily Mass
Time: 7:20 AM
Location: Monastery Chapel

Bus to Wrentham Outlets
Time: 5:45 PM
Location: departs from Admin. Bldg. parking lot
Details: Sign-up with Mrs. Reiser

Bus to Newport
Time: 6:15 PM
Location: departs from Admin. Bldg. parking lot
Details: Roundtrip, sign-up with Mrs. Reiser

Mini Bus to Lasertag
Time: 6:45 PM
Location: departs from Admin. Bldg. parking lot
Details: Rescheduled from last week.


Sunday, September 28, 2008


Chaperone Team #3
Dates: September 27, 2008 - September 28, 2008

Administrator On Duty: Mr. Chenoweth
Dates: September 27, 2008 - September 28, 2008

SUNDAY XXVI IN ORDINARY TIME

Alumni Reunion Weekend
Dates: September 26, 2008 - September 28, 2008

Bus departs for Walk for Kidney Health
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Depart from Administration Building parking lot
Details: sign-up and donations to Ms. Benestad

Mass for the School
Time: 9:30 AM
Location: Church
Details: School Dress Required

Bus departs for Latin Mass in Providence
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Depart from Administration Building parking lot
Details: see Mr. Hodes

Brunch
Time: 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Stillman Dining Hall

Mini Bus to Newport w/ drop off and pick up at Walmart
Time: 12:30 PM
Location: departs from Admin. Bldg. parking lot

Bus to Newport
Time: 12:30 PM

Fall Hike
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: departs from Admin. Bldg. parking lot
Details: See Mr. Hodes


Monday, September 29, 2008


ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS

Daily Mass
Time: 7:20 AM
Location: Monastery Chapel

Assembly in the Auditorium
Time: 8:15 AM

College Visit: Lasell College
Time: 9:50 AM
Location: Administration Building Parlor

New Faculty Meeting w/ Academic Dean
Time: 10:35 AM
Location: Conference Room

College Visit: Univ. College Cork
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Administration Building Parlor

College Visit: University of St. Andrew's
Time: 12:45 PM
Location: Parlors, Administration Bldg.

ProDeo Group
Time: 6:15 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Music Room, Studio A

Compline(Night Prayers)
Time: 10:15 PM
Location: St. Aelred's


Tuesday, September 30, 2008


Fall Team Photos today

Daily Mass
Time: 7:20 AM
Location: Monastery Chapel

Advisory Meeting
Time: 10:15 AM
Location: designated areas

College Visit: Roger Williams
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Administration Building Parlor

Abbey Singers rehearsal
Time: 10:35 AM
Location: Studio A

College Visit: Stonehill College
Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Parlors, Administration Bldg.

College Visit: University of Glasgow
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Parlors, Administration Bldg.

College Visit: Fordham Univ.
Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Administration Building Parlor

Sit Down Dinner
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Stillman Dining Hall
Details: Warm Weather Dress

Drama Class to Trinity Rep
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: departs from Admin. Bldg. parking lot

Yearbook Meeting
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Student Center

Lectio divina for adults
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Administration Building Conference Room