April 4, 2025

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All School Announcements

Parent-to-Parent Social – Tonight!


All K-12 parents are invited to attend a Parent-to-Parent Social on this evening, Friday, April 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m.


We’ll just move the party inside due to the weather and enjoy a date night indoor yard party! Lawn games, appetizers, and beverages will be provided by the Parent Service Association (PSA). Come enjoy an evening of community. 


No registration is necessary at this adult-only event. We hope to see you there!


Please contact Mrs. Oram with any questions.

Assessment Week – April 15-18


To minimize classroom and academic disruptions, all state testing will take place the week of April 14. Please carefully review the schedule for your child's grade.


Schedule by Grade

Schedule by Date

Last Week for Clubs


Thanks to all who participated in clubs this year! The last meetings for Lower School and Upper School clubs will be next week. Please email Mrs. Finch with any questions.

ssment Week Details and Schedules

Lower School Announcements

Fifth-Grade Field Trip Permission Form Due Today


All fifth-grade students will travel to the Pikes Peak Center during school hours on Friday, May 2, to rehearse before their Fine Arts Night performance later that evening. Please complete the field trip permission form and pay the $10 bus fee today. Contact Mr. Gonzalez with any questions.

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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., starting Tuesday, April 8. Athletes will gather on the plaza, in front of the gym for practice. 

 

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

Upper School Announcements

Field Trip Permission Form Due Today


All Upper School students will travel to the Pikes Peak Center during school hours on Friday, May 2, to rehearse in the great hall. Please complete the field trip permission form and pay the $10 bus fee today. Contact Mr. Redpath with any questions.

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Students dance at Spring Formal

Free Dance Lessons for Juniors and Seniors


Juniors and seniors are invited to attend free dance lessons in preparation for Spring Formal. Naomi Skee, a MacLaren parent, will be providing the lessons on Wednesday, April 9, 3:45 - 4:45 p.m., in the Commons. A sign-up form for students will be available at the clan table in the trophy hallway.

Junior and Senior Spring Formal


MacLaren juniors and seniors are invited to the Spring Formal, April 12, at the Pinery at the Hill. Group photos will be at 6:30 p.m.; 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!

Highlander Athletics

Friday, April 4:


MS Girls' Soccer @ HOME vs. Vanguard, 3:30 p.m.


Saturday, April 5:


HS Track Meet @ Limon High School, 9:00 a.m.


MS Track Meet @ Don Breese Stadium, 9:00 a.m.


HS Girls' Soccer @ HOME vs. Woodland Park, Varsity 10:00 a.m., JV 11:30 a.m.


Monday, April 7:


MS Girls' Soccer @ El Pomar Youth Sports Park vs. New Summit, 4:00 p.m.


HS Girls' Soccer @ HOME vs. Palmer, Varsity 4:00 p.m., JV 5:30 p.m.


HS Boys' Soccer @ Cañon City, JV 5:00 p.m., Varsity 6:00 p.m.


Tuesday, April 8:


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


Wednesday, April 9:


HS Track Meet @ Echo Park Stadium, 2:00 p.m.


MS Girls' Soccer @ James Irwin, 4:00 p.m.


HS Boys' Volleyball @ HOME vs. Fountain Valley, Varsity 6:00 p.m.


Thursday, April 10:


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


HS Girls' Soccer @ Widefield, JV 4:30 p.m.


Saturday, April 12:


HS Track Meet @ Garry Berry Stadium, 9:00 a.m.


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


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


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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Volunteer and Fundraising Opportunities

Opportunities to Volunteer in Lower School


Do you have 30-40 minutes available in your morning that you could spend reading a story to Kindergarten children or helping third-grade reading groups? Many of the Lower School teachers welcome volunteers in their classrooms and a variety of options are available.


Please visit the Volunteer Information page of the website and check out the sign-up forms to see if there is an opportunity that is a good fit for your schedule and interests! All volunteers who help in the classroom must complete the Volunteer Application and be approved. Thank you!

 

Save the Date!

4/9 - Fifth-Grade Field Trip to Western Museum of Mining and Industry

4/9 - Junior and Senior Dance Lessons

4/12 - Junior and Senior Spring Formal

4/1518 - Assessment Week

4/22 - New Parent Orientation

4/23 - Orchestra VI/VII Morning Assembly Performance

4/23 - Board of Directors Meeting

4/24 - GrandPartner Bingo

4/25 - Fifth-Grade Music and Muffins

4/26 - Butterfly Extravaganza on the Plaza

5/2 - Coffee Cart

5/2 - Kindergarten ZooMobile

5/2 - Spring Fine Arts Night Rehearsal Field Trips

5/2 - Spring Fine Arts Night

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