Ethel Walker School
Welcome, Families!
We look forward to having families on campus! The weekend begins on Friday, October 20 with an early breakfast, followed by Morning Meeting and classroom visits. After lunch, Head of School Dr. Meera Viswanathan will provide a State of the School address for parents. Afternoon highlights include a Walker’s Capabilities overview, a collegiate athletics panel, and a college counseling presentation from Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Trinity College Matthew Hyde. Don’t miss catching our volleyball team in action as well as our equestrian team’s annual Halloween Ride, and be sure to join us for an EWSPA-sponsored parent reception to connect with faculty and other Walker’s parents.
Saturday, October 21 kicks off with the second Walker’s Wicked Mile Fun Run/Walk. Morning activities include Family Weekend Chapel, an Upper School preview for Middle School parents, and classroom visits. Cheer on your favorite Walker’s soccer and field hockey players at the athletic fields prior to our BBQ picnic lunch!
If you need hotel accommodations for Family Weekend, please be sure to make your reservations today. Area hotels book quickly this time of year!
| 7:30-8:15 a.m. | Breakfast | Tent in Beaver Brook Circle |
| 8:30-9:15 a.m. | Classroom Visit – A Block | Classrooms |
| 9:25-10:10 a.m. | Family Weekend Chapel | Chapel |
| 10:20-11:05 a.m. | Classroom Visits – B Block | Classrooms |
| 11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | Classroom Visits – C Block | Classrooms |
| Academic Support Center Visits – During C Block | Constance Lavino Bell ’48 Library | |
| 12:00-1:00 p.m. | Lunch | Tent in Beaver Brook Circle |
| 1:00- 2:00 p.m. | State of the School Address with Head of School Dr. Meera Viswanathan | Tent in Beaver Brook Circle |
| 2:00-2:30 p.m. | Capabilities at Walker’s with Dr. Ned Edwards P’07, ’10 | Tent in Beaver Brook Circle |
| 2:30-3:00 p.m. | Collegiate Athletics Panel | Beaver Brook Living Room |
| 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Dessert Reception for Middle School Parents and Guardians | Middle School Lobby |
| Dessert Reception for 9th and 10th Grade Parents and Guardians | Constance Lavino Bell ’48 Library | |
| 3:00-4:00 p.m. | College Counseling Discussion: The Current State of College Admission | Beaver Brook Living Room |
| 4:15-5:00 p.m. | Annual Halloween Ride | Lorinda Payson de Roulet ’47, P’70 Show Ring |
| 4:30 p.m. | JV and Varsity Volleyball vs. The Loomis Chaffee School | Centennial Center Gym |
| 5:30-7:00 p.m. | EWSPA Parent Reception | Tent in Beaver Brook Circle |
| 7:30-9:00 a.m. | Breakfast | Tent in Beaver Brook Circle |
| 8:00-8:45 a.m. | Walker’s Wicked Mile Fun Run/Walk | Meet at the Tent in Beaver Brook Circle |
| “Hidden Walker’s” Historical Walking Tour with School Archivist Kimberly Harris Thacker P’24, ’27 | Meet at the Tent in Beaver Brook Circle | |
| 9:00-9:45 a.m. | Parent Education Series | Ferguson Theatre |
| 9:55-10:40 a.m. | Classroom Visits – E Block | Classrooms |
| Academic Support Center Visits – During E Block | Constance Lavino Bell ’48 Library | |
| 10:50-11:50 a.m. | Upper School Preview for Middle School Families | Beaver Brook Living Room |
| 10:50-11:35 a.m. | Upper School Seminars | Classrooms |
| 11:45 a.m.-2:00 p.m. | BBQ Lunch | Athletic Fields |
| 1:00-1:30 p.m. | Student Performances | Athletic Fields |
| 2:00 p.m. | JV and Varsity Soccer vs. Marianapolis Preparatory School | Soccer Fields |
| 3:00 p.m. | Varsity Field Hockey vs. Kent School | Turf Fields |
| 3:30 p.m. | JV Field Hockey vs. Kent School | Turf Fields |
Sheraton Hartford Hotel at Bradley Airport
Please visit www.marriott.com to book your group rate for The Ethel Walker School Family Weekend October 2023.
This room block with reduced rate expires on Tuesday, September 19, 2023
The Goodwin Hotel
Please call the Goodwin Hotel at +1-860-246-1881 or visit www.goodwinhartford.com and mention The Ethel Walker School Family Weekend room block for a reduced rate.
This room block with reduced rate expires on Thursday, September 14, 2023
Delamar West Hartford
Please call the Delamar Hotel at +1-860-937-2500 or www.delamar.com and mention The Ethel Walker School Family Weekend room block for a reduced rate.
This room block with reduced rate expires on Monday, October 17, 2023
Classic Hotels of Connecticut
Hotels include The Simsbury Inn, The Simsbury 1820 House, Avon Old Farms Hotel, and The Farmington Inn and Suites. Please visit www.classichotelsofct.com to book.
Please Note: There are no room blocks available at these hotels.
Harvest Cafe (Breakfast/Lunch; owned by a Walker’s family)
Simsbury, CT
860-658-5000
New England Pasta Company (Breakfast/Lunch; owned by a Walker’s family)
Avon, CT
860-678-9100
Rush Bowls (Smoothies/Bowls; owned by a Walker’s family)
Simsbury, CT
860-310-4983
Abigail’s Grill and Wine Bar (Continental)
Simsbury, CT
860-264-1580
American Flatbread (Pizza)
Canton, CT
860-693-3314
Amici Italian Grill (Italian)
Avon, CT
860-677-7089
da Capo Restaurant (Italian)
Avon, CT
860-677-5599
Dish ‘n Dat (American/Diner)
Canton, CT
860-693-4927
The Elephant Trail (Thai)
Avon, CT
860-677-0065
First and Last Tavern (Italian)
Avon, CT
860-676-2000
La Joya (Mexican)
Simsbury, CT
860-217-0229
Liki Sushi & Asian Bistro (Sushi)
Avon, CT
860-255-7809
Market Place Kitchen & Bar (Farm-to-Table)
Avon, CT
860-470-3641
Max A Mia (Italian)
Avon, CT
860-677-6299
Meadow Asian Cuisine (Chinese/Thai/Japanese)
Simsbury, CT
860-408-9800
Metro Bis (American)
Simsbury, CT
860-651-1908
Millwrights (American)
Simsbury, CT
860-651-5500
The North House (American)
Avon, CT
860-404-5951
Plan B Burger Bar (Tavern)
Simsbury, CT
860-658-4477
Present Company (American)
Tariffville, CT
860-658-7890
Roux Cajun Eatery (Cajun)
Simsbury, CT
860-217-9195
Table 570 Asian Fusion (Chinese/Thai)
Simsbury, CT
860-651-4888
Toshi Izakaya (Japanese)
Avon, CT
860-677-8242
