Soaking Up Summer

The past week has been a late summer treat for many of us here in CNY. Don't get us wrong - we love fall - but this extended taste of sunshine and warmer temperatures made for some wonderful moments outside. From sunrise pictures to sporting events, outdoor lessons and field trips, students and teachers took advantage of these last delightful bits of the season.

To view highlights from the past week, click the image or link below.

VIEW THE SNAPSHOT GALLERY + WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS

September 22-28, 2024

SUNDAY

1:05 p.m. | MPH Family Day at the Syracuse Mets

MONDAY - DAY 7

1:30 p.m. | College Rep: Colgate University

4:30 p.m. | Boys Modified Soccer v. Chittenango

4:30 p.m. | Girls Varsity Tennis v. Phoenix

4:30 p.m. | Girls Varsity Soccer v. Tully (away)

TUESDAY - DAY 8

9:30 a.m. | College Rep: George Mason University

11:30 a.m. | College Rep: St. Joseph’s University

12:00 p.m. | Flu Vaccine Clinic Begins - see details below!

4:30 p.m. | Modified + Varsity Cross Country

6:00 p.m. | K-5 Program Night

6:30 p.m. | Varsity Boys Soccer v. Fabius-Pompey (away)

WEDNESDAY - DAY 1

Grade 9 Trip to Bryn Mawr - Departure

3:15 p.m. | Junior Trojan Play Day (K-5) - register below!

4:30 p.m. | Girls Varsity Tennis v. Cazenovia (away)

THURSDAY - DAY 2

7:45 a.m. | PreK Program Morning

1:30 a.m. | College Rep: Skidmore College

1:30 p.m. | College Rep: Boston College

4:30 p.m. | Boys Varsity Soccer v. Bishop Grimes

4:30 p.m. | Girls Varsity Tennis v. Skaneateles

FRIDAY - DAY 3

Grade 9 Trip to Bryn Mawr - Return

9:30 a.m. | College Rep: SUNY New Paltz

11:30 a.m. | College Rep: Le Moyne College

1:00 p.m. | Grandparents + Special Friends Event (K-5) Begins

3:30 p.m. | Homecoming Weekend Activities Begin

4:30 p.m. | Girls Varsity Soccer v. Auburn

4:30 p.m. | Boys Modified Soccer v. Jordan Elbridge

SATURDAY

9:00 a.m. | Admissions Open House Begins

10:00 a.m. | Homecoming Weekend Activities Continue

11:00 a.m. | Boys Varsity Soccer v. Cazenovia

7:00 p.m. | Upper School Homecoming Dance

Additional Save the Dates + Calendar

MPH 2024-2025 Calendar

For a printable version, visit the MPH Calendar site.

Families can also view their child's calendars in Blackbaud. View how-to document here.

Parents: Please Complete Transportation Form

MPH parents received an email on Wednesday, September 18, regarding updating transportation and authorized pick-up information. Please be sure to sign in to your Blackbaud account by October 5 to complete these required forms. Thank you!

Grade 9 Field Trip - Permission Slips Due Today, Sept. 20

The ninth-grade class trip is scheduled for September 25 – 27, 2024. The class will spend two nights together at the Bryn Mawr Mountain Retreat and Conference Center in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. Ninth grade advisors have planned a wonderful retreat that will focus on team building and leadership skills.

Please complete and sign the attached forms and return to Juhee LaHaye by Friday, September 20. You can scan and email the forms back.

Thank you!

After School Clubs - Fall 2024

Chess Club for Grades 1-8

Dates: Wednesdays, October 2-30

Time: 3:15-4:15 p.m.

Cost: $85

Jr. Trojans Basketball Clinic for Grades 4-6

Dates: Tuesdays, September 17-October 22

Time: 3:15-4:15 p.m.

Fee: $90

Miori Martial Arts for Grades K-5

Dates: Thursdays, October 10-November 7

Time: 3:15-4:00 p.m.

Fee: $85

Soccer Shots for Grades K-2

Dates: Tuesdays, September 17-November 5

Time: 3:15-4:00 p.m.

Fee: $125

Rookly Chess League (Online)

September 23-December 9

Mondays, 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Fee: $49/student

The Rookly Chess League is available to students in schools for grades 6-12 and opens the door for all students to participate in scholastic chess. The matches are through Rookly’s online platform, featuring integrated video and a live leaderboard. Join 100-plus schools across the country.

In interested or for more information, please email Rebecca Rhody @ rrhody@mphschool.org.

Campus Shop Cards Now Available

The Campus Shop now carries reloadable gift cards. They will be for sale after school and have and one-time fee of $1.00 to purchase.

Join MPH for our annual Family Fun Day on Sunday, September 22. Bring a friend and have a ball! Be sure to sport your MPH apparel.

Purchase Tickets Here

Wegmans will be on campus Tuesday, September 24, from noon until 5 p.m. to administer flu vaccines to students and staff. Students 15 y/o and under must have a parent present, or be available by phone, to give verbal consent to the pharmacist. COVID vaccines are available for people OVER 18 ONLY. All consents must be picked up from the Health Office. Please email Nurse Christine with questions, or to arrange for delivery home with your student. ccivello@mphschool.org.

You must register online for a time slot and submit consent form in person. Thank you!

Join the Varsity boys and girls soccer teams as they host Lower School for the first MPH Junior Trojan Play Day!

Lower School students will learn different drills from varsity players to expand on their soccer skills and participate in a short, mixed-grade level scrimmage.

Open to all Kindergarten - 5th Grade students. Students will be broken into two groups, K-2 and 3-5, to complete drills and scrimmages. Sneakers are necessary. Cleats and shin guards are welcome if students already own them but are not necessary. Please wear your favorite soccer team jersey! Parents are invited to bring their lawn chairs and sit on the Upper Field to watch and cheer on students.

For additional details and to register, click the link below.

Join the MPH Booster Club!

The MPH Booster Club is an independent parent group dedicated to volunteering, raising money, and contributing funds to enhance the athletic experience of MPH student-athletes to provide support beyond the School’s athletic program budget.

Whether your child participates in MPH Varsity, JV, or Modified sports, all middle and upper school parents are members of the MPH Booster Club! Parents run the concession stand at soccer, basketball, and volleyball home games, donate as sponsors (see our banners in the gym!), take photographs at events, and provide logistical support to teams.

There are many ways that Booster Club members show support throughout the year to benefit every student athlete, coach, & team. Contact Sarah Reckess (Owen '26, Anya '28) at sarahcumbiereckess@gmail.com to volunteer, and stay tuned for our upcoming parent interest meeting.

Join us on Friday, September 27, and Saturday, September 28, for MPH Homecoming! Stay tuned for details of this fun-filled weekend of sports, food, and school spirit next week!

Save the Date: Grandparents + Special Friends Day

MPH Lower School students in Grades K-5 are welcome to invite a grandparent or special guest to visit campus on Friday, September 27, in the afternoon. Limit two guests per student.

Students and their guest(s) will enjoy games and refreshments. Two sessions are offered:

1:00-2:00 p.m. 3rd-5th Grade Guests

2:00-3:00 p.m. Kindergarten - 2nd Grade Guests

Join us for an afternoon of games, special treats, and spending time with loved ones! Families are encouraged to stick around for after-school Homecoming Weekend festivities.

Photography Fundraiser

Thanks to the generosity of current parent, Kim Wolfe, MPH will receive a donation each time a photography session is booked. Visit kimwolfephotography.com to learn more.

Make a gift

MPH Together: Help Us Reach 100% Participation

As we dive into another school year, we're excited to launch our Annual Fund campaign - our top donor priority that provides critical funding to our school's operating budget. This year, we're going for gold with a goal of 100% community participation in our campaign! We hope you'll consider a donation today - your early gift allows us to better plan for the year ahead. Families who make a gift of $100 or more to the Annual Fund will receive a special MPH canvas bag in recognition of our appreciation! Click here to donate today or reach out to our Associate Director for Annual Giving, Madison Ruffo, by email or phone at 315-446-2452 ext. 142 for questions.

Each year, MPH hosts its annual spring gala to support students, faculty, staff, programs, and facilities at the school. This year's gala is scheduled for Friday, April 25, and we can utilize the help of our talented and creative volunteers. If you're interested in participating in the planning of this year's event, please sign up below. Monthly meetings will kick off in October. Thank you!

Volunteer for the Gala

Free Tickets to Jowonio Speedway Event

MPH is a proud sponsor of Jowonio School's event, Jowonio Speedway, an evening featuring a Mario Kart competition as well as adult tricycle and scooter races. As part of the sponsorship, MPH has six pairs of tickets to give to members of our community. Children as young as 8 years of age can attend and participate with a guardian, and on-site babysitting is available. Last year, MPH students won the Mario Kart competition! Prizes, food, music, and fun are in store.

The event takes place on Saturday, October 5, beginning at 5 p.m. To request a complimentary pair of tickets, please email Katie Rey at krey@mphschool.org by October 3.

Upcoming Parents' Association Events

MPH: Please Share Our Open House Dates

The MPH Office of Admissions will be offering two fall open house events on Saturday, September 28, and Thursday, October 10. Please consider sharing this information with your networks. You can reshare the event pages on Facebook here and here, or by saving this image and reposting to your profile. Thank you for helping us reach potential MPH families.

In the Community

MPH is a proud sponsor of the Westcott Street Cultural Fair. We encourage families to stop by on Sunday to support the event and see our table at the Kids Corner.

Award Opportunity for the Class of 2025