THE WEEK AHEAD DECEMBER 6 - 14
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Two-for-Tuesdays Update
Thank you to everyone who supported a very successful Two-for-Tuesdays campaign during the month of November. In the last four weeks, 161 donors joined together to raise over $40,000! With special thanks to our very generous challengers, an additional $43,800 was donated through matching. The Two-for-Tuesdays total is an impressive $83,868, coinciding nicely with the "thanks" in Thanksgiving.
Wednesday, December 11 - Vision Screening
Members of the Manlius Lions Club will visit campus to offer vision screenings to all interested students. The screening is free, painless, and quick, and detects vision issues early when they are most easily treated. Students who regularly see an eye doctor are welcome, but the screening is not intended to replace a comprehensive eye exam. Consents went home in LS folders this week. Middle and Upper Schoolers should
click here
to find the form or visit the Health Office. Consent forms should be returned by Monday, December 9 to Advisors or the Health Office. Please contact the
School Nurse
with any questions.
Next Week Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek)
CSEdWeek
is an annual program dedicated to inspiring K-12 students to take interest in computer science. The program was created by Code.org, also responsible for the world renowned "hour of code" challenge. Throughout next week, students in all divisions will have opportunities to explore computing technology and programming. Activities include the
Video Game Design Challenge
, Scratch programming, 3D modeling and programming, animations, video making, and visits with computer scientists. For parents who want to investigate coding with their children at home,
click here
to find different exercises separated by grade level. Thank you to Ryan Zlomek for organizing.
Through Friday, December 13 - Zonta Club Community Service Project
Z Club is collecting Jell-O packets to be distribute to families in need for Christmas. Collection boxes are located in Middle and Upper school tutorial rooms. The tutorial collecting the most Jell-O will win a pizza party.
Monday, December 23 - Friday, January 3
Holiday Recess
Classes are not in session during the holiday break. Additionally, campus will be closed Tuesday, December 24 - Wednesday, January 1. Offices will be closed and maintenance will not report. Please remind students to bring home anything that might be needed over the break before closing on Friday, December 20 (books, backpacks, laptops, winter clothing, sports equipment, etc.).
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Recess Reminder
With snow covering the field and playground. parents are reminded to outfit their children with proper outdoor clothing for recess: warm coat, boots, hat, and mittens. Unless bitterly cold, the Lower School recesses outside throughout the winter.
Computer Scientists in Lower School
Grade 4/5 STEAM classes will help grades 2 and 3 with coding activities for the "Hour of Code" during Computer Science Education Week.
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Today and Tomorrow:
Middle School Play Auditions
Meet in the theater after school for
Alice in Wonderland auditions..
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Tuesday, December 10 - Math League
The League's third meet is next Tuesday, 3:15-5:15 p.m. in the Dining Hall. MPH mathematicians should be sure to turn in their reservation form. Team Divide and Conquer (÷ + Conquer) took first place at November’s competition!
Thursday, December 12 - Musical Interest Meeting
Please join director Maya Dwyer '13 at 1:15 p.m. in the theater to learn more about this year's musical,
The Me Nobody Knows.
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Winter sports teams are already weeks into their seasons. Please visit
Schedule Galaxy for competition schedules.
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Wednesday, December 11 - House Meetings
All Houses will meet at 11:10 a.m. in their respective House meeting locations.
All are encouraged to attend the Holiday Concert to see Broadway's
Lizzie Klemperer
perform. MPH community members are offered a 20% discount on adult tickets. Use the code MPH19 at check-out. Tickets are available at
ExperienceSymphoria.org,
or call the box office at (315) 299-5598. Show time is 7:30 p.m. at the Crouse Hinds Theater.
Community Programs
Lower School
Bricks4Kids – Winter Fun, Grades K and up
December 5, 12, and 19
Thursdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Fee: $70
Upper School
Driver Education and SAT Preparation Course, Winter/Spring 2020. Registration now open
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