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October 19, 2026

Dear Parents of MacLaren Fifth-Grade Students,


Come learn more about our middle school program and the transition between Lower School and Upper School:


When: Thursday, November 5, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 

Where: The Commons

Who: Current fifth-grade students and their parents and guardians

Note: Any student who attends the event should be in uniform.


Mr. Pingel, Assistant Head of School and Student Life, will facilitate the event. We will also have a panel of current middle school students who can share what it is like to attend middle school at MacLaren.


We will cover a wealth of topics, including:


  • Curriculum and courses: An overview of the middle school curriculum, including orchestra, Latin, and public performance courses, as well as the full sequence of the Upper School curriculum.
  • Community and student life: Details about the MacLaren community, social, and athletic events for middle school students.
  • School culture: Components of our strong culture that help foster rich friendships and a healthy environment.
  • Transition support: Support systems to help students transition to middle school.


We know school nights are busy, so we will be waiving homework for fifth-grade students on that day. There will also be a raffle for MacLaren spirit wear for students who attend.


We look forward to seeing you there! 


All the best,

 

Benjamin LaBadie

Head of Upper School

Thomas MacLaren School | MacLarenSchool.org

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