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BRINGING OUT THE BEST IN BOYS (K-9)
(Pre-Kindergarten Program, Fall 2012)

What does "the best" mean? The unabridged edition of Webster's Dictionary offers no less than twelve meanings for the word "best." At Fessenden, we offer even more. We define it as the unique qualities inherent in each boy. To us, "the best" means discovering the diverse strengths and developing the full potential in each boy.

Our mission is to teach, nurture and celebrate growing boys while striving to develop balance in mind, heart and body. The foundation of our philosophy is providing a character education that embraces the values of honesty, compassion and respect in an inclusive community. In our view, an all-boys school is the ideal setting in which boys can mature academically, socially, artistically and physically.
Recent News
Fessenden Launches Pre-Kindergarten Program, Fall 2012
1/13/2012
The Fessenden School is pleased to announce plans to move up the launch of the Pre-Kindergarten program to the fall of 2012. We are excited to be able to welcome families of four-year-olds to Fessenden's diverse and inclusive community that emphasizes the core values of honesty, compassion, and respect.
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Dr. Michael Thompson to Present at Annual All-Boys Education Speaker Series
1/11/2012
The topic, "It's a Boy! Understanding Your Son's Development from Birth to Eighteen," will be delivered by Dr. Michael Thompson on the evening of Wednesday, January 25th. Fessenden community members and residents from Newton and the surrounding area are invited to attend, kindly RSVP online for this event in the speaker series.
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Twelve Endowed Funds Established Through Character & Community: The Campaign for Fessenden’s Endowment
1/10/2012
Character & Community: The Campaign for Fessenden’s Endowment has inspired parent and alumni donors to establish twelve endowed funds thus far in support of faculty compensation and financial aid.
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Fessenden Presents Inclusion Statement and Community Principles: An Expression of The School’s Commitment to its Diverse Culture
12/28/2011
The Fessenden community is pleased to unveil the “Statement of Inclusion and Community Principles” which is now posted on the website and in visible spots throughout the campus.
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Thank You! The Fessenden School 2010-11 Annual Report Goes Online!
11/29/2011
The Fessenden School proudly announces that the 2010-11 Annual Report is now available online for viewing.
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Parents “Fireside Chat” with Trustees and Headmaster
11/11/2011
At Fessenden’s fifth trustee forum for parents, Board President Tom Roberts P ’14, ’17 opened by reading the School’s mission, noting that the Board of Trustees does so at its meetings to reinforce the context in which Board discussion and decisions are made. “At the end of the day, our goal is to have each boy reach his potential.” After outlining the various committees of the Board, he turned the program over to Headmaster Dave Stettler who highlighted the National Association of Independent School’s (NAIS) perspective on independent schools’ need for a “strategic vision” for sustainability.
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Boys Paint With Colorful Artist
11/4/2011
Fessenden students enjoyed a week of art classes with one of Egypt's most celebrated artists.
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The Bear's Den Blog
GREAT READS: Honor (Fessenden Word-of-the-Month for January)
Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:50:27 +0000
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The Bear Paw Vol. I
Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:16:05 +0000
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Getting Ready for Winter
Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:31:15 +0000
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Halloween at Fessy!
Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:29:53 +0000
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Resi-Life Weekend #5!
Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:39:22 +0000
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Resi-Life Weekend #4 “Cultural Weekend”
Thu, 06 Oct 2011 20:40:38 +0000
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Resi-Life Weekend 3!
Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:32:58 +0000
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Residential Life Weekend 1!
Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:00:12 +0000
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Resi Life Weekend 2!
Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:53:24 +0000
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Is Cursive Becoming Extinct?
Tue, 21 Jun 2011 19:29:00 +0000
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Upcoming Events
Fessenden Family Skate
1/29/2012
12:00 PM to 12:50 PM
Location: Fessenden Ice Rink
Contact: Jim Michals
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Alumni Hockey Game
1/29/2012
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: Ice Rink
Contact: Katherine Marr
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*CANCELLED* - Speaker: Jeff Wolfsberg
1/30/2012
This event has been cancelled.
Contact: Dan Kiley

*CANCELLED* - Speaker: Jeff Wolfsberg
1/31/2012
This event has been cancelled.
Contact: Dan Kiley

4th Grade Admissions Group Visiting Day for Applicants
2/1/2012
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Contact: Susan Sanderson
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Admissions Assessments for Grades 5&6
2/4/2012
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Contact: Sue Sanderson

Kindergarten Admissions Group Visiting Day for Applicants
2/6/2012
Contact: Susan Sanderson
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Tech Talk Coffee
2/7/2012
8:00 AM
Parents are invited to drop by the Kelley Room for a conversation with the Fessenden Technology Department team.  Refreshments will be available. 

Pre-Kindergarten Admissions Group Visiting Day for Applicants
2/8/2012
8:30 AM to 9:45 AM
Contact: Susan Sanderson
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Library Tea
2/8/2012
2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: Wheeler Library
Contact: Elizabeth Kiley

Staffulty Cabaret
2/10/2012
7:00 PM
An evening of music and fun performed by the teachers and staff of the school for the entire community.  Great refreshments will be served as you are entertained at your table by Fessy's talented singers and dancers.  Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students with profits going to the Parker Boys Scholarship Fund.
Location: PAC
Contact: Dan Kiley

Staffulty Cabaret
2/11/2012
7:00 PM
An evening of music and fun performed by the teachers and staff of the school for the entire community.  Great refreshments will be served as you are entertained at your table by Fessy's talented singers and dancers.  Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students, with profits going to the Parker Boys Scholarship Fund.
Location: PAC
Contact: Dan Kiley

Fessenden Family Skate
2/12/2012
12:00 PM to 12:50 PM
Location: Fessenden Ice Rink
Contact: Jim Michals
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Cultural Arts Assembly
2/13/2012
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
The Jubilee Gospel Choir from Newton North High School consists of 52 student singers and an instrumental group.  They are directed by Mr. Sheldon Reid. They will perform in the PAC for all students.
Contact: Dan Kiley
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