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The Week Ahead
May 31 - June 9
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The Week Ahead signs off today, ending a full and memorable academic year 2018/19. We look forward to seeing many of you at Closing Ceremonies and Commencement.
Congratulations to the Class of 2019.
Year End Events Calendar
Thursday, June 6 - Last Day of Busing
Thursday, June 6 - Lost and Found Last Call
All unclaimed items will be donated to the Rescue Mission.
Golfers
Advance to State Tournament
Last weekend, Johnny Gruninger and Grant Lewis played in the Section III State Qualifier at Seven Oaks Golf Course in Hamilton. Only nine golfers advance to the Section III State Team after completing two qualifying rounds. Johnny and Grant earned two of those spots. Athletic Director Jim Ryan notes, "this is an incredible accomplishment for a school our size. No other school in Section III (108 schools) has multiple members on the team." Congratulations to
Johnny, Grant, and Coach O'Malley and good luck at the State Tournament in Cornell this weekend.
Read more on Syracuse.com.
Buzz - in Security System Test
Thank you for your patience this week as we "ironed out the kinds" of the new buzz-in system. Both students and adults adapted quickly, with minimal delays unlocking the Phoenix door when buzzed. Plan on using this system when school opens on September 4. Please direct any feedback to Dean of Students, Alex Leclercq.
Starts Tomorrow: Alumni Reunion Weekend
From the traditional golf outing to the newly added 150th Celebration at the Everson Museum,
click here for details and to register. All MPH families are welcome to attend.
2019/2020 First Day of School
Next school year, the first day of classes will be Wednesday
, September 4. This is a departure from our typical start the day after Labor Day. The bus schedules of neighboring districts prompted the change.
Click here to view next year's academic calendar.
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Lower School
Seeking Gently Use Books and Board Games
Between now and June 6, please consider donating children's books or board games to the Parents Association. Items will be sold at the Polkatot Consignment Sale; all proceeds benefit the Parents' Association. Please deliver items to your child's advisor. Thank you to Theresa Heath for organizing.
Monday, June 3: Grades Three, Four and Five Field Trip
Wednesday, June 5: Grade Five Pool Party
Indoor pool party at Comfort Inn (Buckley Road) 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 5 - Last day of Extended Day
Thursday, June 6 - Lower School End of Year Celebration
- Last full day of classes for all lower school grades
- Last day of busing
- 2 - 2:30 p.m. families are invited to classrooms
- 2:30 - 3:00 p.m. Ice Cream Social in the dining room
- 3:00 p.m. students depart with families or ride bus (no extended day)
Friday, June 7 - Fifth Grade Closing
This ceremony is for fifth grade students and their families, beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Students are asked to arrive in their fifth-grade classroom by 8:45 a.m.
The ceremony will take place under the tent on the MPH upper field followed by a reception for families in attendance.
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Middle School
Wednesday, June 5 - Last Regular Day for Middle School
- Picnic at Big Don's in Cicero, 10:30 - 2:30 p.m. PERMISSION SLIPS DUE 6/4.
- Last Day of After Hours
Thursday, June 6 - Middle School Closing
The Closing Ceremony begins at 5:00 p.m. under the Big Tent. All middle school students should be present. Attire is dress code or better.
- 6th and 7th grade instrumentalists meet under the tent at 4:30 p.m. with their instruments and music.
- 6th and 7th grade non-instrumentalists should take their seats under the tent by 4:45 p.m.
- 8th grade students should meet in the Phoenix at 4:30 p.m.
All families are invited to join us for a cake and punch reception following the ceremony.
Tuesday, June 4 - 7th Grade Service Learning/Civic Engagement Field Trip
Next week, seventh graders will be off campus 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. volunteering at the Brady Farm in Syracuse. Brady Farm is an urban farm that depends on volunteers to operate, especially in planting season, the farm's busiest time of the year. Parents are asked to prepare their student for the experience:
- wear only long pants and close-toed shoes (note clothes and shoes will get dirty);
- no plastic allowed -- pack a reusable water bottle;
- sunscreen and hats are highly recommended;
- volunteers work in the rain;
- anyone with bee or wasp allergy should bring an EpiPen and/or Benadryl.
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Upper School
Tomorrow Friday, May 31 - Last Day of Upper School Classes
Friday, June 7 - Schedule for Seniors
11:00 a.m. Senior Brunch in the Dining Room
12:30 p.m. Commencement Rehearsal under the Big Tent
5:00 p.m. Baccalaureate under the Big Tent, upper school students and families
Sunday, June 9 - Commencement Schedule
12:30 p.m. Seniors arrive on campus (student lounge)
1:00 p.m. Senior Class Photo (in front of Farmhouse)
2:00 p.m. Commencement (upper field, Big Tent)
4:00 p.m. Gown return (until 5:00 p.m., Phoenix)
Spring Break 2020 (Already!)
Trip details and registration information for the April 2020 Spain & France trip can be found
here and
here.
The sooner families commit to the trip, the sooner the final trip price will be confirmed. Please direct your questions to
Sra. Dooher and Mme Cadin.
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Community
Tomorrow Friday, May 31 - Multicultural Festival
The annual Festival will be held in the gymnasium, 10:50 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. This event is primarily intended for students, but parents are welcome to stop by.
Message from the Health Office
New York State Vaccination Requirements
Prepare for September by scheduling appointments now.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
SUMMER CAMP
Kick-off to Summer,
Grades Pre-K - 8
June 10-28
Kinder Place, Grades Pre-K - K
Fun Place, Grades 1-2
Summer Place, Grades 3-8
July 1-August 2
Summer Plus, Grades Pre-K - 2
August 5 - 16
SUMMER THEATER
Junior Stock, Grades 3-6
Summer Stock, Grades 7-12
August 5-16
Enrichment programs for Grades 1-12
July 1- August 16.
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Athletics
Wednesday, June 5 - Athletics Banquet
This annual event is sponsored by the Athletic Booster Club for all athletes who participated in Modified, Junior Varsity and Varsity sports,
5:30 p.m. in the MPH Dining Room. While there is no cost to attend, kindly RSVP by May 31.
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Did you know ...? MPH campus includes a museum?
The mission of the Museum Studies class reads, "In order to chronicle the perpetual legacy of our school, the museum of Manlius Pebble Hill is dedicated to accurately representing our vivid history and culture."
The "Museum," which opened for student viewing today, is located in the small conference room in the Farmhouse. Students prepared exhibit tours to showcase their projects:
Introduction to MPH History and Honoring Head Scholars:Katie Sullivan and Ryan Hinshaw
Dress Code through Time: Grace Zhang
The MPH Walking Tour:Barrett Howard
MPH Traditions and Values:Andrew Benincasa and Ahmad El-Hindi
Veterans and Verbeck - A Look Back:Bella Vural and Naomi Hamlin-Navias
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