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The Week Ahead
October 9 - 17
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School Pictures - TOMORROW
Every student will be photographed on school picture day (even if he or she will not be purchasing photos). Pictures are taken throughout the day, by class, and a class photo will be taken for inclusion in the yearbook. A variety of photo packages are available for purchase from the school's photographer, Lifetouch. Packages can be pre-ordered online by visiting mylifetouch.com.
Students must bring the order confirmation page with the picture ID number #WL625722Q0. The photographer will ask your child for that number. Order envelopes must be returned to school by tomorrow.
Retake Day is scheduled on Tuesday, November 17.
Grandparents & Special Friends Day
Grandparents & Special Friends Day for Lower and Middle School is Friday, November 13. If a students' Grandparent is in the school's database, they will receive an invitation. Otherwise, parents may send the invitation to Grandparents (or any other special guests) via email. To view and/or copy the invitation
click here. Volunteers are needed to help with registration and guest services that morning, 8:00 a.m. - noon. If parents are available and interested, please
contact Jenn Neuner. Thank you.
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Community News
Parents' Association meeting - Thursday, October 15
The Parents' Association meets next on October 15, 8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. in the Farmhouse Boardroom and again at
5:30 p.m. in Pat Bentley Hoke's classroom,
Mezzalingua 7
The agenda, as well as minutes from the September meeting, can be found on the webpage.
Parent Volunteers Needed - MPH Open House
The Admissions Office is seeking parent volunteers to help conduct campus tours during the Open House on Sunday, November 8 from 1-3:00 p.m. Training and scripts will be provided. Those interested should contact
Nicole Cicoria.
Book Drive
The National Honor Society is organizing a book drive, to be followed by a book sale. Please drop off your gently-used books in a bin near the front desk.
Community Programs - Autumn offerings
Lower/Middle School After School Clubs
Book Club
Grades 4 & 5
Wednesdays, 3:15-4:00 p.m.
October 28-May 11
Fee: $100
Chess Club
Grades 1-6
Mondays, 3:15-4:00 p.m.
October 5 - May 2
Fee: $75
Running club
Grades K-2
Mondays, 3:15-4:15 p.m.
October 5-November 2
Adult Education
Conversational Spanish I
Thursdays, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
October 29-January 7
Fee: $140 (+ $25 book fee for new students)
Conversational Spanish II
Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
October 6-December 1
Fee: $140
Music Program Guest Speaker
The MPH Orchestra Program will host a guest speaker on Wednesday, October 14. Mr. Walden Bass, section cellist of Symphoria and past MPH parent, will be visiting all divisions to speak about his time with the Symphony and what it means to be part of a professional ensemble. Lower School string students will meet with Mr. Bass during the last portion of their performing arts period. Middle and Upper School students will all meet in the theater for the first half of tutorial.
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Youth Climate Summit
Current MPH Juniors can apply to participate in the Adirondack Youth Climate Summit at The Wild Center in Tupper Lake, scheduled this year November 12 - 13 (https://www.wildcenter.org/youth-climate-summit-thrive). The team will depart for Tupper Lake on the evening of November 11, which is Veterans' Day. Students must be in town and willing to travel on this day. The team returns late in the evening on Friday, November 13. Participants will be chosen based on an established application procedure and selection process. Applications are due to Ms. Foster by Monday, October 19 at 3:30 p.m.
Senior Parent Dessert
The Annual Senior Parent Dessert is scheduled on Tuesday, October 13 at 7:00 p.m. Join us in the dining room for homemade desserts provided by members of the Parents' Association. Special thanks to Senior Parent Coordinator Gretchen Lopez and all the parents who are contributing a dessert. The program will provide insight into the unique pressures on the academic experience of seniors. Special emphasis on the college admissions process will be provided by MPH Director of College Counseling, William Cardamone. Prior to the event, the girls varsity soccer team will host Bishop Grimes on the lower field; please stop by to support our girls beforehand.
PSAT Exam
All tenth and eleventh graders will take the PSAT exam on Wednesday, October 14, which is the national testing day by the College Board. The exam is scheduled 8:15 - 11:45 a.m.
Upper School Play Rehearsal Schedule
Friday, 10/9 4 - 6:00 p.m. (Opener, 3 Blind Queens,
Princess Who Wouldn't Laugh)
Saturday, 10/10 9 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Movement Workshop)
SUNY Upstate Medical University Opportunity
Students are invited to attend the Clinical Laboratory Sciences Day (CLS) at SUNY Upstate to learn more about careers in Medical Technology and Medical Biotechnology, as well as education opportunities for CLS at SUNY Upstate. The day will consist of Career and Program Overviews, Tour of a Lab, Campus Tour, Student Panel of CLS students and lunch. Open to high school juniors and seniors on Saturday, November 7, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at SUNY Upstate Medical University, 766 Irving Ave., Weiskotten Hall. There is no fee to attend, though there is a fee to park.
College Visit Schedule
Siena College
Tuesday, October 13, 2015, 10:00 a.m.
SUNY College at Oneonta
Thursday, October 15, 2015, 9:00 a.m.
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Thursday, October 15, 2015, 1:00 p.m.
Monmouth University
Thursday, October 15, 2015, 2:15 p.m.
Onondaga Community College
Friday, October 16, 2015, 9:45 a.m.
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Ice Cream Social
The Annual Ice Cream Social is scheduled on Friday, October 16 in the dining room, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Ice cream and toppings will be provided for all students who can attend. After ice cream, time for socializing and activities is planned. Students not picked up by 4:30 p.m. will be directed to After Hours in the Farmhouse.
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Looking ahead, the next lower school special event is the Annual Halloween Parade around campus, Friday, October 30.
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Athletics
Cross Country
October 14 vs. Lafayette & Faith Heritage at Lafayette, 4:30 p.m.
Girls Varsity Soccer
October 13 vs. Bishop Grimes at Home, 4:15 p.m.
October 15 at Bishop Ludden, 6:30 p.m.
September Boys Varsity Soccer
October 9 vs. Fabius at Home, 4:30 p.m.
October 10 vs. Bishop Ludden at Home, 11:00 a.m.
Boys JV Soccer
October 13 at McGraw, 4:30 p.m.
October 15 vs. Fabius at Home, 4:30 p.m.
Boys Modified Soccer
October 9 at Cato, 4:15 p.m.
October 14 at Jordan-Elbridge, 4:30 p.m.
October 16 at Lafayette, 4:30 p.m.
Girls Modified Soccer
October 13 vs. Onondaga at Home, 4:15 p.m.
October 14 at Bishop Grimes, 4:15 p.m.
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