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The Week(s) Ahead
April 12- 27, 2019
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April 15 - 19 Spring Break
No classes Monday - Friday
Most offices open Monday - Thursday
Campus will be closed on Friday
Wednesday, April 24 - Parents' Association Meeting
All are welcome and encouraged to attend the Parents' Association final meeting of the year. Teresa Henderson, Visual Art & Design Department Chair, will present on the valuable lessons and the critical thinking behind the amazing (and award-wining!) work created in the art department. John Stegman, Head of Upper School, will also stop by to talk about the new eMPHesis program. Meet in the Farmhouse Boardroom at 8:15 a.m.
Wednesday, April 24 - All School Dress Down Day
Thursday, April 25 - Middle & Upper School Spring Vocal Concert
This year's spring concert will be held again at the Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church, starting at 7:00 p.m. Warm-up for Upper Schoolers begins at 6:15 p.m. in the church basement followed by Middle Schoolers at 6:30 p.m.
Dress for Concert Chorale is black pants, safe black shoes, and white tuxedo shirts (bow ties and cummerbunds are provided). Dress for Middle School is black on the top, black on the bottom, black shoes (no sneakers, please), dress code or better. If families have any questions or concerns, please contact
Annmarie Gregory.
Friday, April 26 - Senior Thesis Project (STP)-Evaluators Needed
This long standing tradition and academic practice at MPH begins for students in their junior year. They devise a research/performance project with a personal meaning and relevance to the community, complete with a rigorous academic component. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with a reception in the Phoenix followed by four rounds of presentations beginning at 6:00 p.m. We encourage lower and middle school parents and students to attend.
Please click here
to learn more and register to become an evaluator.
Due to Spring Break, Week Ahead will not be sent next week.
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Lower School
TONIGHT Thursday, April 11 - Community Fair
The Fair will take place in the MPH dining room, 6:00 -7:00 p.m. This PreK* - grade five event highlights student work and affords students the opportunity to practice their presentation skills. Light refreshments will be served.
*Prekindergarten students are welcome to join and present but attendance is not mandatory. We will have Prekindergarten work on display.
DATE CHANGE - Grade Five Trip
Due to a scheduling conflict at the Rochester Museum and Science Center, the date of the grade five overnight has been changed from May 2 - 3 to
Thursday & Friday, May 23 - 24. Students will depart after P.E. at 12:30 p.m., returning the next day at
1:30 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday May 23 & 24
Fifth Grade Moving Up Days
Fifth Grade students will have the opportunity to visit sixth grade classes throughout the morning on both days.
Saturday, May 4 - CEL Family Gathering: Pizza in the MPH STEAM Park at 11:00 a.m. Details to follow.
Tuesday, May 7 - Lower School Movie Night at 6:00 p.m. in the theater. Pizza will be available to Extended Day students. Snacks will be served in the theater. Details forthcoming.
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Upper School
Wednesday and Friday, April 24 & 26 AP Pre-Administration Sessions
All students taking AP exams in May must attend a Pre-Administration Session to complete important identifying information prior to the beginning of exams. The sessions are scheduled during Tutorial in the Theater as follows:
- Wednesday, April 24 - Grade 12
- Friday, April 26 - Grades 10 & 11
Please check for emails with important AP information in the coming weeks. The complete AP exam schedule may be
found here
and on the MPH website. Please contact
Kristin Bernazzani
with any questions regarding the administration of AP exams.
Summer Opportunities at Syracuse University Summer College
Visit SU's Summer College to learn more about programs for high school students this summer. Students have the opportunity investigate college majors and potential careers, exploring their "artistic, intellectual and professional passions" while living the life of a college student on the SU campus.
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Community
Green Avengers Bottle Drives
In addition to helping with your recycling, the Avengers also collect the 5 cent deposit on bottles they recycle as a club fundraiser. Thank you for recycling at MPH and supporting Green Avengers.
Soccer Shots
April 10 - May 29, Grades PreK - 2
Fee: $85
April Vacation Week Program
April 15-19, Grades PreK-8
Fee: $265/week or $60/day
Cooking with Mary - Gettin' Riggie With It
*Must be at least 21 years old*
Wednesday, April 24
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $40
Tuesday, April 16 - LeMoyne College Spring Film Series
Reinventing Power - America's Renewable Energy Boom, Grewen Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. Viewers will learn about individuals who are working to "rebild what's broken, rethink what's possible and revitalize communities."
Visit the film's website to find out more about various aspects of the clean energy industry from innovation to installation.
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Did you know ...? 2019/2020 Already!?
First day of classes: Wednesday, September 4.
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