Assessment Week – April 15-18

To minimize classroom and academic disruptions, all state testing will take place next week. Please note that Monday, April 14, will have a Friday Release schedule.

Monday, April 14, pick-up times:

Lower School only: 2:20 - 2:35 p.m. 

Lower and Upper School combined: 2:45 - 3:00 p.m. 

Upper School only: 2:50 - 3:10 p.m. 

Please carefully review the schedule for your child's grade.

Schedule by Grade

Schedule by Date

GrandPartner Bingo – April 24

MacLaren GrandPartners (grandparents or adults filling grandparent roles) and their grandchildren (K-12) are invited to a bingo party Thursday, April 24, 3:00-4:30 p.m., in the Commons. Students with registered GrandPartners will be released early to attend the event.

Games, snacks, and prizes await at this fun-filled event. The Celtic Mountain Band (with our own Ms. Ware!) will provide live music.

Are you available to provide snacks (no volunteer clearance needed), or serve as an event volunteer? Please sign up below.

Sun Safety

As warmer weather approaches, the time students spend outside increases. To help protect them from harmful ultraviolet rays, please send your children to school with sunscreen already applied or in their backpacks for them to apply themselves. More information is provided in this sun safety letter. Contact MacLaren's nurse with any questions.

Register for Landsharks – Deadline is April 18th!

Join the club and learn the fundamentals of running while competing with friends!

Practices are held Tuesdays and Wednesdays at MacLaren from 3:15-4:10 p.m. Athletes gather on the plaza, in front of the gym for practice. Practices started on April 8, but it is not too late to join.

Runners compete in three meets, held at Doherty High School Track on April 27, May 4, and May 11, all at 1:00 p.m.

Registration is open until Friday, April 18th. Use code: THOMASMACLARENSPRING for a discount. Contact Coach Mindykowski with any questions.Ysment

Junior and Senior Spring Formal

Spring Formal is tomorrow night, April 12, at the Pinery at the Hill. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Group photos will be at 6:30 p.m. Please encourage your child to be prompt so they are included! Dinner and dancing will be 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. It is sure to be a magical night of dancing and celebration for our upperclassmen!

Upper School Student Survey

We will be administering the student survey the week of April 21st; this is a very short survey around anxiety insofar as it intersects with life at school and school work (and tracks responses from the fall). This survey is anonymous. Parents are free to opt out of this survey. If you have any questions about the content of the survey, please email Mr. Pingel.

Has Your Child Grown Since Winter Fine Arts Night?

Our Spring Fine Arts Night at the Pikes Peak Center is quickly approaching! Now is a great time to ensure your child's concert wear and dress shoes are still well-fitting. The Upper School Dress Code for Orchestra Concerts may be found starting on page 57 of the Upper School Parent-Student Handbook.

Saturday, April 12:

HS Track - Petrelli-Hunt Invite @ Garry Berry Stadium, 9:00 a.m.

MS Track Meet @ Atlas Prep, 9:00 a.m.

*Volunteers needed!* 

HS Girls' Soccer @ HOME vs. Buena Vista, Varsity 11:00 a.m., JV 12:30 p.m.

Monday, April 14:

MS Girls' Soccer @ HOME vs. Ellicott, 4:00 p.m.

HS Boys' Volleyball @ CSCS, JV 4:00 p.m., Varsity 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 15:

HS Girls' Soccer @ Manitou, JV 4:00 p.m., Varsity 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 16:

MS Track - Peyton Invite @ Elbert, 1:00 p.m.

MS Boys' Volleyball @ Atlas Prep, 4:00 p.m.

HS Boys' Volleyball @ HOME vs. Atlas Prep, JV 5:30 p.m., Varsity 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 17:

HS Girls' Soccer @ Fountain Valley, Varsity 4:00 p.m.

MS Boys' Volleyball @ HOME vs. James Irwin, 4:30 p.m.

HS Boys' Volleyball @ HOME vs. Renaissance Secondary, JV 5:30 p.m.

Friday, April 18:

HS Track - Huskie Twilight @ Echo Park Stadium, 1:00 p.m.

MS Girls' Soccer @ BLPA, A Team 4:00 p.m., B Team 5:15 p.m.

Saturday, April 19:

HS Boys' Varsity Volleyball Tournament @ Douglas County High School, 9:00 a.m.

Assessment Week Study Hall – Athletes only!

We are pleased to offer After School Study Hall (ASSH) during Assessment Week for our spring sports athletes to bridge the time between early school release and athletic practices. For a fee, students may go to the Small Gym and do homework or read while they wait for practices. Their presence will be recorded, and the fee will be billed through MySchoolBucks. No cell phones will be allowed – students should bring a book or schoolwork.

Recognizing Senior Athletes

MacLaren seniors participating in spring sports will be recognized at the following events:

Senior Track Athletes: Recognized at halftime of the HS Girls' Soccer game on April 22. Families of senior athletes should arrive by 4:30 p.m.

Senior Girls' Soccer Athletes: Recognized at halftime of the Varsity Girls' Soccer game on April 25. Families of senior athletes should arrive by 4:30 p.m.

Senior Boys' Volleyball Athletes: Recognized before the varsity match of the HS Boys' Volleyball game on April 29. Families of senior athletes should arrive by 6:15 p.m.

Golf Tournament – Sponsor and Player Opportunities 

The 6th Annual Black Forest League Golf Tournament offers sponsorship opportunities for businesses and invites golfers to play. All proceeds from the tournament support student-athlete scholarships. MacLaren is one of the fourteen schools competing in the League.

Are you interested in playing on a Thomas MacLaren School team for this tournament? The tournament will be Wednesday, June 18, at the Antler Creek Golf Course. Please contact Mrs. Steigerwald for more information.  

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.

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Parent Chaperones Needed for Field Trips

We are working on scheduling field trips for the Lower School grades and several Upper School grades in April and May. Would you be interested in serving as a parent chaperone for these exciting opportunities for the students?

Please watch your email for announcements about upcoming field trips. The email will include a Sign-Up Genius link for volunteers. All volunteers who interact directly with children must complete the Volunteer Application and be approved. Thank you!