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Sanford School, a private school for preschool through high school students, buzzes with activity year round. Many events are open to the public, and we invite you to join us on our Hockessin, Delaware, campus to experience our exceptional programs.
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Counseling Speaker Series: 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People
10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People
David Yeager, University of Texas at Austin, Psychologist & AuthorYoung people have an innate need to be respected and admired. But few parents understand how to harness it. David Yeager can help. An expert on the psychology of grit and persistence, Yeager has spent years researching how to motivate and equip young people for success. He can show us why our conventional methods of communicating with young people aged 10 to 25 tend to leave everyone frustrated, and he can teach us a better way of ensuring the younger generation feels inspired, enthusiastic, and empowered to do their best work. Learn how to adopt what he calls the “mentor mindset,” a leadership style that taps into young people’s desire for respect. He offers highly effective and surprisingly easy-to-learn practices: like being transparent about your goals rather than expecting your children to read your mind or holding them to high standards rather than coddling them. This is crucial for anyone who wants to be a more effective parent.
To register for the webinar please use this link https://events.zoom.us/ev/ArwUv887sdwOEQY0PDh263cERPixT6 beenY5Q0-L9JqVLNPfCDtW~ Ase7BX4LYixujh- rD6RE5JMEuYaOM5xUny8zHT8- 9sccJdcS3N9tehME0WtZZpuDnNDDnL ZzjKtujg4QIuxOXzVYHg Contact: Sarah Satinsky -
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Sanford's Musical Production of Matilda
Geipel Center - Rubin Family Auditorium - GEI-AUDContact: Clint Williams -
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Sanford's Musical Production of Matilda
Geipel Center - Rubin Family Auditorium - GEI-AUDContact: Clint Williams -
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Sanford's Musical Production of Matilda
Geipel Center - Rubin Family Auditorium - GEI-AUDContact: Clint Williams
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Sanford's Musical Production of Matilda
Geipel Center - Rubin Family Auditorium - GEI-AUDContact: Clint Williams -
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Home & School Winter Trivia Night
Sports Center - Sports - SC-100Want something to look forward to in February? Join members of the Sanford community as we put a twist on the popular bar game, Quizzo, for an adults-only event on Sanford's campus. Get a team of eight together and test your brain with movie trivia! For just $25 per person, we provide the fun and entertainment. All you have to do is provide the answers and refreshments for your table.Don’t want to put together a table? We can do it for you! Register, show up, and plan for a good time.For those of you on the creative side, there will be awards for the best-themed table. Decorations, food, even your outfits may qualify you for this prestigious recognition. With "Music Through The Decades" as the theme, you have tons of options for your team: musical genres, musical artists, bands, etc.!Winning teams will receive fabulous prizes and bragging rights! Making a triumphant return this year--enter the 50/50 raffle for a chance to go home with full pockets!There are three ways to register:Option 1: If you have a team of eight ready to go and you'd like to purchase all tickets in one transaction, you can register a FULL table here.Option 2: If you have a team of eight ready to go and you'd like to pay for a portion of the registrants, you can register PART of a FULL table here.Option 3: If you'd like to join a team and want us to pair you up with other fun players, you can register to JOIN a team here. We will alert you on Friday, February 13, with the names of your table mates so you can coordinate your plans.Register by Thursday, February 12, and start planning!Email Lauren Evans with any questions at evansl@sanfordschool.org or call (302) 235-6512.Contact: Lauren Evans
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Lunch and Learn: Minding Your Mind: Reducing Stigma Around Mental Health
Lunch and LearnTopic: The Counseling Dept Hosts: Jenna DiLossi (joined by Young Adult Speaker Sarika Agarwal) - Minding Your Mind: Reducing Stigma Around Mental Health
Time: Jan 26, 2026 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81141066797?pwd= uz8nBdv00gvl9iPidvL2bgeVUtQ7Mi .1
Meeting ID: 811 4106 6797
Passcode: 510291
Bios:
Jenna (https://mindingyourmind.org/clinician/jenna-dilossi-psy-d- )lpc/
Sarika (https://mindingyourmind.org/speaker/sarika/ )Contact: Sarah Satinsky -
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Independent Schools, Black Students, and the College Application Process
Geipel Center - Rubin Family Auditorium - GEI-AUDSanford will be hosting a multi-school event in partnership with Tatnall School and St. Andrews School on Wednesday, February 25, at 6:00 PM (Geipel Auditorium), featuring Timothy Fields and Shereem Herndon-Brown. Both individuals are nationally recognized college admissions experts committed to helping families, especially those in Black and Brown communities, navigate an evolving admissions landscape. Together, they’ve authored the bestselling The Black Family’s Guide to College Admissions, hosted the Application to Admission podcast, and led a nonprofit focused on closing the information gap in college access. With more than 50 years of combined experience, they are dynamic speakers and thought leaders whose newly released second edition of The Black Family’s Guide to College Admissions includes updates on affirmative action, mental health, and the power of college essays. Their complementary “fire and ice” approach has earned them national media coverage and the 2023 NACAC John Muir Award for outstanding contributions to the profession. They will be presenting their program, “Independent Schools, Black Students, and the College Application Process.”Contact: Heather Stinson -
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11th Grade College Night (students & parents/families)
The college counselors have invited a panel of admissions deans & directors to share their insights and advice. All 11th-grade students and their parents/guardians are expected to attend. We look forward to sharing more with you and answering any questions you may have.Contact: Heather Stinson
Sanford School
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