March 2005

To: All Class Representatives of Greenwich Academy

From: Head of School Molly King and GAPA President Nancy Ireland

Re: Appropriate Venues for GA-Sponsored events

In order to encourage inclusivity and a comfort level for the entire community, Greenwich Academy strongly encourages the use of the GA campus for GA-sponsored events. However, the school recognizes that for some events such as lunches and some of the larger coordinated events with Brunswick, the use of GA facilities may not be feasible. In such cases, please discuss alternative sites with the GAPA President.

GA has made a concerted effort to make information about the many facilities on campus available to all. There is a page on the GA web site in the “Parents” section called “Venues and Menus,” which describes every space on campus suitable for an event and notes its standing and/or seating capacity. In the spring, the Academy will acquire china and flatware for 200, which can be used for special events. Mike Morgan, GA food service director, has promised to be competitive with any private club price and has provided a sampling of menu suggestions that are listed on the web site.

The purpose of these guidelines is to recognize that the GA campus represents familiar, shared and comfortable space for all students and parents.

We appreciate your willingness to support these policies.