Returning to the Stage with The Seagull
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Sold Out Show Debuts This Weekend |
After a year's absence from the Coville Theater, performing arts students returned to the stage this week to perform The Seagull by Anton Chekhov – adapted for MPH by new Middle and Upper School Dance Teacher Maya Dwyer.
The cast featured Agnes Coleman, Emma Winkler, Alexa Rose Battaglia, Gracie Montas, Zoe Gross, Nina Gonzalez, Lizzie Berry, Caleb Smith, Gabriella Range, Elise Eng, and Ferial Migeed.
Friday and Saturday shows are sold out, but a professionally produced video will be available in December.
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New Staff Profile | Karyn Meyer | Permanent Coverage Teacher |
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I am a southern raised, art-centric book lover with a passion for learning of any kind. I have lived and worked all over the country in a range of the arts for 20+ years, including time at the National Gallery of Art in conservation and work in the labs of Golden Artist Colors.
My favorite work has always been about helping people realize they can make art and find those little sparks that lead people to bigger ideas and inspirations. I live near Skaneateles with my son, husband, and black lab. When I'm not reading, painting, or cooking, I can be found writing or scrounging for good coffee shops and bookstores.
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Grade 2 Teacher Carolyn Zimmerman captured this stunning fall sunrise on campus this week. She says, "I don't think these pictures adequately capture the impressive sunrise," but we say they've come pretty close. |
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New Appointments Released for Vaccines for Children ages 5-11 |
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MPH encourages everyone who is eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Onondaga County has just released appointments for vaccines for children ages 5-11.
Please visit this link for availability (spoiler alert: when last we checked, there were appointments available for November 12, In-Service Day).
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You can also try:
When your child is vaccinated, email Nurse Christine Civello so that we can continue to update and report the percentage of eligible students and employees who have been vaccinated.
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Mark your calendars, encourage your friends, and double the impact! Our annual Two-for-Tuesday giving campaign kicks off on Tuesday, November 9! Stay tuned for details on how you can help us match dollar-for-dollar or donor-for-donor in the month of November to support student access and scholarships through The MPH Fund.
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Reminder: There are no classes Thursday, November 11 (Veterans Day) and Friday, November 12 (in-service day for faculty). There is also NO COVERAGE program available on those days. |
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Wildlife Rehabilitators Bring Captivating Visitors |
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Grades 7 and 9 huddled under the tent this week and were treated with appearances by a number of birds, including a Great Horned Owl, Kestrel, Barn Owl, and a Northern Saw-whet Owl, as well as an informative presentation by staff from Kindred Kingdoms Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Pennellville. |
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An Opportunity to Tour
the Farmhouse Project
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We are offering 15-minute tours of the ongoing Knox Farmhouse renovation project Friday, November 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. As a side note to the child in all of us: There is a large crane on campus, and you get to see it!
Sign up here for one of our 15-minute tour slots. In the meantime, you can also watch the included video for an update on construction from architect and construction project managers with Head of School Dave McCusker.
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Student Vision Screening by
Manlius Lions a Helpful Success
The Manlius Lions Club visited campus November 3 and conducted preliminary vision screenings for 76 students, 11 of whom were referred for further examination at an eye doctor. Students from all levels of the school were invited to participate in the screenings, which offer technology that can diagnose many vision problems an eye chart would miss, particularly in our youngest students. For more information, visit www.lionskidsightusa.org.
The procedure is non-invasive and painless, with no medication or preparation required. Nurse Christine also said that referral letters were sent home with students Thursday, November 4. Anyone not receiving a letter was not referred.
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An Update from the Head of School
Head of School Dave McCusker discusses vaccinations for younger students, the Farmhouse renovation project, recent successes at the School, and more.
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Gear up for Winter with Plenty
of MPH Clothing Options
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First up is the commemorative Don Ridall 600 wins T-shirt. These short-sleeved, red MPH shirts are now on sale for $15 each with youth and adult sizes available.
T-shirts can be coordinated for pickup at the School. If shirts need to be mailed, please add $5 to your order.
Venmo your order and payment to @mphschool by Friday, November 12. In the comments line on your order, please be sure to include your name, number of shirts, and sizes needed, as well as your email. You will be notified when order is ready for pick up or has been shipped.
Next up is MPH Trojan logo gear, which is now live on the Scholastic Sports Sale site until November 10 at 11 p.m. There are men's selections, ladies, and youth selections available.
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK
From Ms. Thomann's Advisory
"Change the world by being yourself."
– Amy Poehler
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Candy Grams for a Cause
MPH's Z-Club raised more than $1,000 around Halloween packing and selling candy grams, which were delivered to students the Friday before Halloween.
All proceeds were donated to Little Pink Houses of Hope, a charity that supports breast cancer patients and their families.
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Some Fall Fest Leftovers
to Sample Before the Snow
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So much happened here during Fall Fest, we weren't able to get to all of the happenings and hauntings in our last Snapshot. So here's a few to enjoy, just like that last bag of Halloween candy you keep hidden behind the big bowls in the pantry ... where no one knows ... . |
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