October 25, 2024

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All School Announcements

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You're Invited! Coffee Cart – Friday, November 1


MacLaren's Parent Service Association (PSA) invites parents to join its monthly coffee gathering at morning drop-off. Join other parents on the Plaza for coffee and conversation. Please bring your own mug/cup. Parents are also welcome to join the 8:00 a.m. Lower School Morning Assembly on Coffee Cart Fridays. Please allow time for check-in with your ID at the Main Entrance or at the gym if you intend to stay for Assembly. Check-in is not required for the Coffee Cart gathering.

Reminder about Holiday Celebrations


As a school with a diverse community, we do not celebrate any official holidays during the school day. Please do not send your child to school with Halloween treats on October 31. All students should come to school in uniform.


Various groups host social events throughout the year. Watch emails from Grade Level Hosts for details on future off-campus Lower School gatherings. Read the Friday Folder each week for information on all school-sponsored events.

Second Chance to View Screenagers – November 4


Many of you joined us in October to watch the Screenagers documentary. Due to popular demand, we are offering another screening here at school on Monday, November 4, at 6:30 p.m. We will watch the documentary and have an opportunity to talk to each other as parents in light of what we heard. If helpful, here is a trailer: Screenagers trailer. Please RSVP so that we know which room to reserve.

RSVP for Second Screenagers Viewing 

Highlighting Middle and High School Programs

November 7


Current MacLaren fifth- and eighth-grade students, and their parents, are invited to an Information Night, Thursday, November 7, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., at the school. Attendees will learn more about the curriculum, social and athletic events, and support offered for students entering either the middle school or high school. Students will not have homework that night and can earn clan points for attending. Additionally, there will be a raffle for MacLaren swag items for attendees. We will have high school students and alumni present to talk about the program, social life, and friendships at MacLaren. We hope you can attend!


Please see these emails for more details:

K-12 Student Picture Makeup, Retake, and LS Class Photo Day November 7


Lower School Class Photo: If your child is in Lower School and you would like to order his or her class photo, please use the Group Order Link and this access code: Y39RW6


Makeup photo: Students who missed the September picture day will have their pictures taken on November 7. To pre-order makeup photos use this Order Link and this access code: H79AY6.


Retake with packet: If you purchased a packet but would like to have your child's picture retaken, please return the photo packet you purchased to the school and complete this Retake Form so that Mrs. Finch can schedule your child's retake photo. You do not need to place a new order. You will receive a new packet like the one you ordered originally with the second photo.


Retake for yearbook only: If you did not purchase a packet, but would like your child's picture retaken for the yearbook and school records, please complete the Retake Form. No further action is necessary.


Please email Mrs. Finch if you have any questions.

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Vision and Hearing Screening November 12-14


Our annual hearing and vision screening is coming up Nov 12-14, 2024. Every year we screen all students in Kindergarten through third, fifth, seventh, and ninth grades. We also screen all students on IEPs, 504s, and any who are new to our school. Annual screenings in the school allow for earlier detection of problems and are more efficient than each family having to make appointments at various local providers for a basic screen. If for some reason you do not wish to have your child screened, please complete this opt-out form and return it to Mrs. Fisk, our school nurse.

Lower School Announcements

Lower School Community Folk Dance – Tonight!


Join us for the Lower School Community Folk Dance, October 25, 6:30-7:30 p.m., in the Commons. In this fun, family event, MacLaren music teachers will lead us in laughter, games, and folk dances. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. This is a free event, but registration is required as space is limited.

Register for Lower School Community Folk Dance

New Club! Junior Thespians Starting November 7


First- through fifth-grade students may join the Junior Thespians (Lower School Drama Club), where creativity comes to life! In a fun and supportive environment, students will explore the world of theater through exciting games and activities. Whether your child is a seasoned actor or just starting out, they'll make new friends and discover the joy of self-expression on stage! Hopefully, the students will be able to share their art with their friends and families at least once or twice during the school year.


Junior Thespians will be held on Thursdays, 3:15-4:15 p.m. Sign up on MySchoolBucks.


Visit the Clubs page on the website to learn about all the clubs offered at MacLaren this year. It is not too late to sign up!

Head of Lower School Office Hours


Do you have ideas, questions, or anything you'd like to discuss with MacLaren's Head of Lower School? Mr. Alvarado will host weekly office hours, Fridays, 9:00-10:00 a.m.

Sign up for Office Hours

Upper School Announcements


Music and Muffins – Upper School Orchestra Performances


Upper School orchestra performances during Morning Assembly continue next week. During first semester, parents and guardians are invited to enjoy coffee and breakfast snacks with Mr. LaBadie and other parents the morning of your child's performance. Orchestra IV performs Thursday, October 31.


Guests may begin the check-in process at the Main Entrance as early as 7:15 a.m. Music and Muffins will be from 7:15 a.m. to 7:40 a.m. in the Upper Commons. Doors will open for guests not wishing to attend Music and Muffins at 7:40 a.m., and the orchestra performance begins at 7:45 a.m. Please allow 10-15 minutes for the check-in process.

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High School Fall Social – November 1



MacLaren high school students are invited to a Fall Social, Friday, November 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m., in the MacLaren Commons. The theme is masquerade.


Tickets are $10 and may be purchased on MySchoolBucks by noon on November 1. Limited on-site registration will be available.


Assistant Heads of School and Deans spoke with all the high school students about dress expectations for the event. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Pingel


Are you available to support the fun with a snack or decoration donation (no volunteer clearance needed), or as an event volunteer? To volunteer at the event, you must have already completed the Volunteer Application.

Volunteer to Help with Fall Social

Highlander Athletics

Saturday, October 26

  • HS Girls' Volleyball Varsity Tournament @ St. Mary's, 8:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. and a cross-over match at either 2:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m.


Monday, October 28

  • MS Boys' Basketball @ Monument Academy, C Team 4:30 p.m., B Team 5:30 p.m., A Team 6:30 p.m.


Tuesday, October 29

  • HS Girls' Varsity Volleyball @ HOME vs. Colorado Springs School, 6:00 p.m. (Senior recognition at 5:30 p.m. Families of senior athletes should arrive by 5:15 p.m)


Wednesday, October 30

  • MS Boys' Basketball @ HOME vs. Manitou Springs Middle School, C Team 4:00 p.m., B Team 5:00 p.m., A Team 6:00 p.m.


Thursday, October 31

  • HS Girls' Volleyball @ Manitou Springs High School, JV 4:00 p.m., Varsity 5:00 p.m.


Friday, November 1

  • HS Boys' Varsity Soccer Playoffs @ Time and location TBD


Saturday, November 2

  • HS Boys' Varsity Soccer Playoffs @ Time and location TBD
  • HS Cross-Country Varsity State Meet @ Norris Penrose Event Center, 2A Boys 1:00 p.m., 2A Girls 2:20 p.m.
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Register for HS Boys' and Girls' Basketball


Registration for HS Boys' and Girls' Basketball is open. Official practices begins on November 18.



Contact Mrs. Steigerwald with any questions.

Come support our Highlanders at our HOME events! HS event admission is $6 for K-12 and senior citizens, $7 for adults. MS event admission is $2 for K-12, senior citizens are free, $3 for adults.


Click for the Athletics calendar or Athletic schedules. Add the Athletics calendar to your personal calendar through Apple iCal.


Volunteer and Fundraising Opportunities

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Encourage Teachers and Staff


The Parent Service Association (PSA) has three on-going initiatives to show our appreciation for MacLaren's hard-working teachers and staff throughout the year. The Stuff the Lounge and Coffee Creamer Crew efforts provide a variety of snacks and coffee creamer to keep the teachers and staff energized. You can also select a particular teacher or staff member to treat on his or her birthday through the Birthday Brigade.

 

Do you have a particular interest in supporting teacher appreciation efforts? Sign up to be part of the new PSA Teacher Appreciation committee by emailing Mrs. Oram

Save the Date!

10/25 - Lower School Community Folk Dance

10/31 - Music and Muffins: Orchestra IV

11/1 - Coffee Cart

11/1 - High School Fall Social

11/4 - Parent Event: Screenagers

11/5 - Music and Muffins: Orchestra V

11/6 - Ninth- and Tenth-Grade Parent Night

11/7 - Middle School and High School Information Nights

11/7 - Photo Makeup Day and LS Class Pictures

11/9 - Board of Directors Retreat

11/14 - K-12 Information Night

11/15 - Parent-to-Parent Happy Hour

11/19 - Music and Muffins: Orchestra Ia

11/19 - Fall Sports Awards Night

11/21 - Music and Muffins: Orchestra Ib

11/25-29 - Thanksgiving Break

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