Upper School Friday Folder
August 19, 2022
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Know Truth, Create Beauty, Practice Goodness |
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Don't Forget: The First High School Party of the year
The High School Party on the Plaza is this Saturday, August 20! Interested in chaperoning or supporting the event? Click here to be approved as a volunteer and join in on the fun!
Click here to view the Big Papa Grill Menu that will be available. |
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Parent Back-to-School Night, Thursday, September 1 (Mandatory)
At least one parent/guardian per family is asked to attend the mandatory Parent Back-to-School Night on Thursday, September 1, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. You will have a chance to meet your child's teachers and hear from Mr. LaBadie about important matters pertaining to the day-to-day life of the school. This event is not for students, just parents and guardians. We look forward to seeing you!
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An Invitation for Parents
The Parent Service Association (PSA) invites you to a parents night out on Thursday, September 8, at 6:30 p.m. for our Parent-to-Parent Event. We will be meeting at the school in the Commons for a time of parent-only fun, snacks, an opportunity to meet other parents and hear some updates from the school. There is no charge for this event. This event is for all K-12 parents and guardians. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Club Applications
Club applications are due today! If you are interested in hosting a US club, we would love to hear from you! Please go to our website to find the club application. We look forward to hearing the club ideas that you have been inspired to share.
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Upper School Competitions
Saturday, August 20:
HS Boys’ Soccer scrimmages in Canon City, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Monday, August 22:
MS Girls’ VB HOME vs. Peyton, 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
HS Girls’ VB @ Vanguard School – Scrimmage, 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 24:
MS Girls’ VB HOME vs. Banning Lewis, 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
MS Boys’ Soccer HOME vs. James Irwin, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 25:
MS Cross-Country @ Peyton meet, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Friday, August 26:
HS Boys’ Soccer @ Denver Christian Tournament, 5:30 p.m.
Saturday August 27:
HS Boys’ Soccer @ Denver Christian Tournament, 10:00 a.m. or noon
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Parking and Traffic Details |
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Student Parking Permits
If a student is driving to school, then the student must purchase a $25 student parking permit. This can be purchased through MySchoolBucks.
Once the permit has been purchased, we will deliver the parking permit to the student during 7th hour. If a student drives a different car, then each car will need to have its own parking permit. Last year’s parking permits are no longer valid, and a new permit needs to be purchased.
MacLaren Carpools
Are you ready to find a carpool? Carpooling not only lessens traffic, but also builds community for our neighbors, faculty, students, and staff.
Listed are carpool options:
- Connect with other parents through the MacLaren Parents & Alumni Facebook Page.
- Reach out to Rebecca Watts at rwatts@maclarenschool.org.
- Metro Transit also offers a Schoolpool option, click here for more information to see if this would be a good fit for you!
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Do you have great photos from a school or MacLaren community event that you'd love to share? Send us your favorite photos! Your children could be featured in the yearbook or in upcoming promotions!
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Fundraising... Set It and Forget It! |
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Donate to MacLaren without spending a dime while you do your regular shopping! See how easy it is to get donations flowing to the school without extra spending! Even out-of-state relatives can participate.
Over the years, Amazon Smile has donated over $6,000 to Thomas MacLaren School as a result of members of our community taking advantage of just this one opportunity. Thank you!
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Book Covers Requested
We ask that you assist your children to cover all textbooks (not novels) with brown, thick paper, such as a grocery bag or mailing paper. Our books range in cost from $20 to $240. Covering them reduces wear and tear, increases their life, and could save you money. Families are financially responsible for any damage done to a textbook checked out to their child. Here is a YouTube link for clear instructions.
ALL TEXTBOOKS HARD AND SOFT COVER, SHOULD BE COVERED BY MONDAY AUGUST 22, 2022.
We prefer you use packing or duct tape instead of office/Scotch tape. Please tape around all the edges. Tape should NOT adhere to any part of the book. If any family has difficulty, please contact Karin Pokorny at kpokorny@maclarenschool.org.
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Spiritwear Update
We have a new vendor for our fleece jackets and spirit shirts: Cole Promo! An online school store link on the Thomas MacLaren School website will become available on August 22, 2022. The spirit shirt will be available for purchase on August 22, and the fleece jacket will become available on August 26.
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MacMerch on MySchoolBucks
MacMerch is available for purchase through MySchoolBucks! MacMerch items that have been ordered through MySchoolBucks will be delivered to the student that is associated with the order towards the end of the day. Listed below is the merch that is currently available:
Baseball caps, art cards, bags in a bundle of five, decal stickers, socks, lanyards, and mugs.
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Labels, Labels, Labels
This weekend, please label all of your child's belongings with their name - fleece, sweaters, hoodies, water bottles, pencil bags, etc. We cannot assist in getting lost possessions back to their rightful owner if they are not labeled with a name.
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! Detention after School !
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We have decided to make a change this school year regarding detentions. Detentions will now be served after school from 3:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This option has always been available per our Parent/Student Handbook. Students will be responsible for showing up on the designated day to serve their detention and communicating to their parents that they have a detention to serve. It is not the responsibility of the Dean to notify parents ahead of time that your student has a detention after school. Should students have practice or a game after school, they should notify their coach and Dean to discuss possible solutions. According to our Handbook, should a detention be skipped an additional 10 minutes could be added to the original time.
If your student is not in the pick-up area when you arrive at the end of the day, you can park in the Main Lot and walk up to the South Entrance to inquire whether or not they are in detention. You will be receiving a detention report every Friday that will summarize your child’s detention history for that week should they receive one.
If you have any questions, please reach out to our Assistant Head of School of Student Life, Tim Pingel (TPingel@maclarenschool.org).
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Provide faculty/staff with drinks and snacks
to grab on the go!
Questions?
Email Becky Fuller at
fuller.family@live.com.
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9/1 - Back-to-School Night
9/2 - In-service; no school
9/5 - Labor Day; no school
9/9 - Fall Field Day
9/23 - TTL Fun Run
9/24 - Community Stargazing
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