The Foundation for a Meaningful Life
Kindergarten - Grade 9 in Southborough, MA
Orientation and Opening of School

Orientation - Lower School

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

8:00 - 10:00 a.m. and 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Meet the Teacher

Lower School Classrooms, Root Building
Teachers will be available to meet with Lower School students and their parents. Please note that the 8:00 - 10:00 AM time slot is for returning students only, including returning third graders. The 1:30 - 3:30 PM time slot is for all new and returning Lower School students.

Shop at Mooseduds! 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Camp Dining Room Building - one floor below the Dining Room
Check out the selection at Mooseduds, Fay School's gently-used clothing resale shop. Mooseduds sells Fay dress code clothing for children in Kindergarten through grade nine, including blazers (for boys and girls), dress shirts, skirts, belts, and ties.

1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Explore Campus

All parents, new and returning, are welcome to attend these optional events before or after their “Meet the Teacher” appointments.

Group Tours of Campus departing from Fay House at 1:00 and 2:00.
Get to know our campus with some of our admission staff. This 50-minute tour includes visits to classrooms, Harris Theater, Harlow Gym, and the Village Dorms. 
 
School Store Upjohn Building
Get your Fay gear! Apparel and school supplies are available in our School Store, which will be open 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Please note that your child's color team will be announced on September 12.
 
Meet the Families Association Picardi Art Center, lobby outside School Store
Meet representatives from the Families Association, learn about ways you can get involved, and sign up to help!
 
Open Office Hours (1:30 - 3:00 p.m.) 
Health & Counseling Open Office Hours Wellness Center
Drop in to meet our Health Office and Counseling staff, drop off medications, and ask any individual questions.
Learning Services Open Office Hours Root 111B
Drop in to meet Amy Mohn, Fay's Director of Learning Services, and ask any individual questions.

Equity & Inclusion Open Office Hours (1:30 - 3:30 p.m.) Root 128
Drop in to meet Jill Anthony, Fay’s Director of Equity and Inclusion.

3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Orientation for NEW Students and Families

Center for Creativity & Design, Root 127
Students who are new to Fay and their families should plan to attend this orientation meeting. Students will meet their teachers for a brief orientation, while families will meet with Kaitlyn Cronin, Head of Lower School.

New Family Reception

After the orientation, new Lower School families will come together for a New Family Reception with Kaitlyn Cronin, Head of Lower School.
CC&D Mezzanine.
48 MAIN STREET
SOUTHBOROUGH, MA 01772
main number 508-490-8250
admission 508-490-8201