August 12, 2021
Dear Middle School Families,
Here are a few updates/corrections to my last letter. I apologize for any confusion.
Faculty Advisors
Students will learn their advisors on Tuesday, August 17, which is a change from my earlier letter. You will be able to view this in the MySchoolApp. Students should expect to receive an email or phone call from their advisors as early as Tuesday afternoon or evening. Class schedules will be distributed on the first day of school as previously noted. Students, upon their arrival on August 23, should look for their advisors in each grade level’s hallways. Advisors will help guide them prior to the start of the day.
School Supplies
It is okay to wait before purchasing an abundance of school supplies. Allowing students to meet teachers and learn more about their classes will help determine when exactly students will need certain supplies.
Clarification on Dress for PE Classes
PE-specific shorts and shirts are not required for PE classes. On days that students have PE classes, they may wear an Academy, maroon or gray t-shirt throughout the school day with dress code bottoms. Once it gets consistently colder outside, we will re-evaluate this. Students who wish to change into sport shorts for PE may do so, but they can wear them only during PE classes.
Correction on Parent/Teacher Conferences Dates
Our key calendar dates for Middle School have been updated to reflect the correct dates for conferences both this fall and in March. Fall conferences will be held from October 13-15, and the parent/teacher conferences in March are now scheduled to align with the other divisions on March 9-11. Please note that classes will end at noon on both October 14 and March 10, while October 15 and March 11 will both be days when students will not have any classes.
Thank you for your understanding as we continue preparing for a terrific school year.
Sincerely,
Head of Middle School
