FAMILIES
Honesty, respect, responsibility, and service are more than nice ideas here: they’re living, breathing entities that influence every day at Marvelwood. To our families: We’re so glad you’re part of our community! We value the opportunity to partner with you in your student’s journey at Marvelwood.
IMPORTANT LINKS:
Parenting Articles + Online Resources
Technology Use + Internet Safety
Ted Talks
Informative Articles
Other Organizations
Online Protection
Technology Use + Internet Safety
Ted Talks
- Julie Lythcott-Haims, “How to Raise Successful Kids — Without Over-Parenting”
- Angela Lee Duckworth, “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance”
- Temple Grandin, “The World Needs All Kinds of Minds”
- Jennifer Senior, “For Parents, Happiness Is a Very High Bar"
- Shane Koyczan, “To This Day…For the Bullied and Beautiful”
- Jedidah Isler, “The Untapped Genius That Could Change Science for the Better”
- Ramsey Musallam, “3 Rules to Spark Learning”
- Astro Teller, “The Unexpected Benefit of Celebrating Failure”
- Robert Waldinger, “What Makes a Good Life? Lessons From the Longest Study on Happiness”
Informative Articles
Other Organizations
Online Protection
- Cyber Fareedah, "I help protect your kids online." (YouTube)
- Cyber Fareeday Website
Travel Information
Travel Requests
Air Travel
Train Travel
Livery + Taxi Travel
Travel Requests
Travel requests can be made through our Veracross Parent Portal
Air Travel
Flights should be booked to allow ample time for students to get to and from the airports. JFK and La Guardia Airports are two hours from school, Newark Liberty Airport is 2 1/2, and Hartford's Bradley Airport is 1 1/2 hours. A travel day is built into most breaks so parents may book flights at that day if necessary.
Parents are encouraged to make arrangements directly with one of the following car services:
- Gateway Limousine: 800-942-8392 / 860-274-4148
- Kee Limousine: 800-455-3748 / 860-355-4509
- Lakeville Livery: 860-435-8000
Train Travel
Students wishing to take the Metro North train line to and/or from New York City are transported to and from the Tenmile River train station by school shuttle. This is the Harlem Line, with Wassaic as the last stop. There is no charge for shuttle service if your child departs and/or returns at the specific train times designated below.
Students leaving or arriving at times other than those designated must arrange taxi service to or from the train station. Please convey any information about alternate departure or return times to Barbara D’Iorio (860-927-0047 x1003) or the Administrator on Duty (203-788-4985).
The MTA eTix App (right, available from the App Store) can be used for purchasing tickets, and checking schedule. The My MTA App is also useful for delays and other real-time information about arrivals and departures.
Important Information:
Ten Mile is a remote train station, with limited and/or sporadic taxi service.
THERE IS NO UBER OR LYFT (despite appearing so on their apps).
Students must always indicate in Veracross that they will be utilizing the scheduled shuttle.
Students are reminded to travel with a fully charged phone and/or an external battery.
They should have the AOD phone number (203-788-4985) saved in their phone for emergencies, such as missing a stop or getting off at the wrong station.
Livery + Taxi Travel
Important Travel Contact Information
- Gateway Limousine 800-942-8392
- Kee Limousine 800-455-3748
- Lakeville Livery 860-435-8000
- Pawling Taxi 845-855-9800
- Taxi Man 845-789-1242
