February 21, 2025

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All School Announcements

Parent Saturday Series – March 1

In the fall, we offered several seminars for parents that were akin to our Humane Letters class. This semester, we are excited to offer a wider range of class options as part of an ongoing Parent Saturday Series.

We are offering three different classes on Saturday, March 1, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Please see the Parent Saturday Series email for detailed descriptions of these classes.

Singapore Math Bar Models - Ms. Maslow
Middle School Writing Program - Mr. Cooper
Studio Art Foundations: The Process Doodle - Ms. Burrell and Ms. Ziemer

Each class is capped at 20, but we need at least eight participants to run a class. If you sign up for a class that does not garner enough participation, you will have the opportunity to join a different group instead. Please RSVP by February 25 so that we may plan accordingly.

RSVP for Parent Saturday Series

Invite Your Friends to Information Night! – March 6

The last Information Night for this year is Thursday, March 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Please tell your friends and neighbors! Prospective students and parents are welcome to attend. Guests will hear from our Heads of School about MacLaren's distinctive approach to developing lifelong learners.

After School Study Hall (ASSH) and clubs will not be available Thursday, March 6, as staff prepare for Information Night. Please make other arrangements if your children were planning to attend ASSH or clubs that day.

Order Yearbooks

Both Upper School and Lower School yearbooks are available for advance purchase through MySchoolBucks. Yearbooks will be delivered to students in May. Lower School yearbooks cost $40; Upper School yearbooks $55. Email the Business Office with any questions.

Assessment Week – Did You Mark Your Calendar?

To minimize classroom and academic disruptions, state testing will take place the week of April 14. Please find the schedules linked below.

Schedule by Date

Schedule by Grade

Testing Opt-out Form

More information on the testing format was sent in January and can be found in the Assessment Week email.

Parent-to-Parent Corner

Welcome to the Parent-to-Parent Corner, where members of the School Accountability Committee (SAC) share resources for fellow parents.

Kids and Screens

Common Sense Media found that 46% of teens say their parents are usually distracted by their phones when they try to talk with them. Parents, be mindful of the time you spend on screens!

Lower School Announcements

Lower School Singalong and Concert – February 28

Join us for an evening of music Friday, February 28, 6:30-7:40 p.m., in the Commons! This free family event features a concert by MacLaren third, fourth, and fifth grades, and audience singalong. Please have your Lower School children wear their uniform dress (uniform polo, navy pants or plaid skirt, and uniform shoes). Doors open at 6:10 p.m.

Upper School Announcements

Highlander Athletics

Friday, February 21:

HS Girls' Basketball @ HOME vs. Crowley, Varsity 4:00 p.m.

HS Boys' Basketball @ HOME vs. Crowley, Varsity 5:30 p.m.

Monday, February 24:

HS Girls' Basketball @ James Irwin, Varsity 5:30 p.m.

HS Boys' Basketball @ James Irwin, JV 4:00 p.m., Varsity 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, February 27:

HS Boys' Basketball @ Mitchell, JV 4:30 p.m., Varsity 6:00 p.m.

Friday, February 28:

HS Girls' Basketball vs. Cedaredge @ Fountain Valley, Varsity 4:00 p.m.

Spring Sports Information Night

All athletes new to MacLaren Athletics should attend Spring Sports Information Night with a parent. Held Wednesday, February 26, 5:30-6:30 p.m, in the Commons, this meeting is for sixth graders who have never participated in sports at MacLaren, ninth graders new to High School Athletics, anyone who is playing sports for the first time, transfer students, and any parents who have never attended a sports meeting. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet coaches and hear an overview of plans for their respective sport. Please direct any Sports Information Night questions to csteigerwald@maclarenschool.org.

Middle School Boys' Volleyball – Join the Team!

Open gym sessions for middle school boys' volleyball start Wednesday, February 26, 3:45 - 5:15 p.m. This is a great opportunity to learn the sport as part of a fast-paced and growing program! Please complete the waiver at MySchoolBucks for your child to attend preseason activities. The schedule may be found on the Schedules page of the website. Sign up now!

MS Girls' Soccer Pre-Season Practices Begin –February 24

Middle school girls are welcome to join pre-season soccer practices beginning Monday, February 24, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. on the Upper Field. To attend, complete the waiver found at MySchoolBucks. Registration does not obligate you to attend.

We are excited to welcome Natalie Forth, former high school assistant coach, as the new head coach. Mackensie Aguayo returns as our middle school assistant coach. The schedule may be found on the Schedules page of the website.

Scholarship Opportunity for Seniors

MacLaren seniors who have participated in a high school sport or activity through the Black Forest League are eligible to apply for a $1,000 scholarship. The application is available from MacLaren's College Counselor or Athletic Director and is due March 21. Contact Mr. von Boeck or 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

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.