Friday, Oct. 14, 2022

8:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m. CT 

Virtual Kick-Off 

Pour yourself a cup at home or at the office! Then login to the annual virtual kick-off of Family Weekend with fellow parents and New Head of School Chris Tennyson. We'll be making a toast to all of our parents, but especially to our international parents who may not be able to attend in-person events.

Friday, Oct. 14, 2022

8:45 a.m.-9:30 a.m. CT 

Virtual Offering

Join us virtually to meet the new Dean of Students Jennifer Rundles and hear more about student life at LFA. 

Friday, Oct. 14, 2022

10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m. CT 

Virtual Offering

Join us virtually to meet the Coaches, trainers and other LFA athletic personnel who keep our Caxys competitive and strong.

Friday, Oct. 14, 2022

10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

In Person Offering

Wood House (Home of LFA's Head of School)

**A special event for our parents of Freshman, Sophomores and transfer students. 

Join Head of School Chris Tennyson and Dean of Students Jennifer Rundles for a casual coffee/tea to kick-off Family Weekend. **Adults only please. Parents o fgrades 9, 10 and transfer ONLY.

This event is sold out. If you are interested in being added to a waitlist, please email rjosephsen@lfanet.org.

Friday, Oct. 14, 2022

12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. CT 

Reid Hall, Little Theater

Family Weekend Welcome Luncheon with Keynote by LFA Alumnus Matt Zafirovski '04, Chief Operating Officer, ACP CreativIT

Hear from LFA alumnus Matt Zafirovski, Class of 2004, as he reflects on his journey to LFA, his pathway post high school, and how (and why) he stays engaged and connected to the Academy. Matt and the entire Zafirovski Family--parents Life Trustee Robin and Mike, and brothers Kirk '05 and Todd '09--have remained close to the Academy over the years, investing both time and treasure in the school. Matt embodies the LFA mission and exemplifies what it means to be a lifelong Caxy. He lives in Winnetka with his wife, Kali, and their four children.  Matt holds degrees from Duke University and from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. He has worked in the fields of business and consulting for such companies as Groupon, McKinsey, and The Napa Valley Reserve. His career has taken him to South Korea, Japan, Napa, Calif., and Chicago.

**Maximum capacity is 90. Registration Reuired. This event is for adults only. 

Friday, Oct. 14, 2022

4:45 p.m.-6:00 p.m. CT 

Little Theater, Reid Hall 

Cocktails with Head of School Chris Tennyson who will share a vision for proposed improvements to LFA's indoor athletic facilities. **Adults only please.

Sat., Oct. 15 , 2022

10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. CT 

Library Reading Room, Reid Hall 

Hosted by Lusanda Mayikana P’14,  Dean of Pluralism & Multicultural Affairs, Health, Wellness & Community Teacher. Join fellow parents to discuss the book chosen by Lusanda and presented at the first Parents Association Board Meeting. Open to current parents and alumni parents. Light refreshments served. 

Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022 

10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. CT

Little Theater, Reid Hall

*Maxiumum Capacity is 90

Open to grandparents of current students. Current students can also attend with their grandparent. All parties must register for the brunch. Please register your student when registering for yourself/grandparent. 

Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022

9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

Multipurpose Room, Crown Fitness and Wellness Center

**Maxiumum capacity is 30

Start your morning off right with some light movement and grounding presence!   Attendees will participate in a fun and light yoga practice followed by a guided meditation. No experience is necessary, and mats will be provided.   Registration is open for both parents and students.

Hosted by LFA Information & Media Literacy Librarian Ashley Kolovitz.  Ashley has been the Librarian at LFA for 11 years and has been practicing yoga since 2009. She completed her RYT 200 Yoga training in 2018 to lead yoga as an LFA PE option and loves providing students with a fun way to move their bodies and de-stress. (Max Capacity: 30)