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Families

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

Teens + Emotions
Online Usage
TED Talks
Sexuality + Gender
Antiracism
Other Organizations

Teens + Emotions

Teens + Emotions

Sexuality + Gender

Sexuality + Gender

Sexuality Education
  • Sex, Teens, & Everything in Between: The New and Necessary Conversations Today’s Teenagers Need to Have about Consent, Sexual Harassment, Healthy Relationships, Love, and More by Shafia Zaloom (book)
    Dating Smarts: What EVERY Teen needs to Know to Date, Relate or Wait! by Amy Lang, MA (book)
  • Sexuality Education for Youth on the Autism Spectrum from Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts (article link)
Boys + Young Men
Girls + Young Women
Gender Nonconforming + Transgender Youth


Antiracism

Antiracism


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:

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

>> Marvelwood Administrator on Duty 203-788-4985
>>Marvelwood Main School Phone 860-927-0047