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Academic News
NEW: Registration for Spring SM Saturdays Courses Due Wednesday!
Registration is due this Wednesday, February 23. Please take time now to review the Spring St. Mark’s Saturdays Course Guide. Remember that students might be enrolled in any of their five elective choices, as courses do reach capacity.
- Register thoughtfully: through experiential programming, we encourage you to pursue and become good at a special interest or activity, or to take this opportunity to try new things and make new connections with faculty and peers.
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For one of your top two choices: choose a “stretch” opportunity that could expose you to new ideas and perspectives.
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For your other three choices: take risks, try new things and build new relationships. Balance your passionate pursuits, special interests, and strengths with the unfamiliar.
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Register prior to 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday February 23. Please note that requests received during this time will be given priority over those received after. Click here to register now.
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All V Form and Lions Roam participants do not need to register as they are automatically enrolled in their Core.
NEW: St. Mark's Saturdays Classes Will Not Meet Tomorrow
St. Mark's Saturdays classes are not scheduled to meet tomorrow.
The remaining Saturday class dates are: February 26 and March 5, 2022.
NEW: No Classes This Monday
There are no classes on Monday, February 21, in observance of Presidents' Day.
Dean of Students News
NEW: Student Survey for St. Markers
In service of the principles identified in our mission statement, St. Mark’s challenges students to cultivate knowledge of self, including healthy habits of mind, body, and spirit. To help create the best possible school experience, we’ve partnered with
Authentic Connections to implement their High Achieving Schools Survey. This tool provides insights into students’ mental health and the aspects of school life most related to overall student well-being.
The survey will be administered to all consenting students on Thursday, February 24. Please read this
letter from Head of School John Warren '74 with additional information about the survey.
ACTION ITEM: Spring Break Travel
St. Mark’s is arranging bus transportation to New York City and shuttles to airports for spring break. Please see the updated transportation dates & times below. The deadline to sign up is Friday, March 4, at 2:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Stacie Allen.
Friday, March 11, 2022: 6:00 p.m. departure to Logan Airport
Saturday, March 12, 2022: 9:30 a.m. and noon departures to Logan Airport
Saturday, March 12, 2022: 9:30 a.m. departure to Connecticut/New York
Monday, March 28, 2022: 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. arrivals from Logan Airport
Monday, March 28, 2022: 9:30 a.m. bus returns from New York/Connecticut
Charged to Lion Card: $100 each way to Conn./N.Y.; $35 each way to Logan Airport. Please provide 24-hour cancellation notice, or you will be charged.
REMINDER for spring break: houses close by 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 12, and reopen on Monday, March 28, at 2:00 p.m. Boarders are expected back in houses by 7:30 p.m. on March 28, 2022.
NEW: Weekend Activities at St. Mark's School for February 18—20
- Saturday off-campus trips: Harvard Square and the Natick Mall
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Saturday on-campus: music BINGO; Marry Me movie in Lower Center; cookie & cupcake decorating
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Sunday off-campus trips: Spring Shabu Shabu; HMart; Shoppers World; Dean Sponsored bowling
- Sunday on-campus activities: open skate with sticks and pucks; movies in Lower Center; basketball; ultimate frisbee; paint night in the Lion's Den
- Monday off-campus trips: Dean Sponsored T to Chinatown; Assembly Row; Dean Sponsored Boston Aquarium
- Monday on-campus activities: strength and conditioning workout; athletic team practices
Athletics News
NEW: ISL Title Win and New England Champions!
Congratulations to Nate Consigli '25 for capturing the ISL wrestling title in the 126-lb division and to Varsity Girls' Squash for taking home the New England Class D Championship! View photos here: ISL Champion! New England Class D Champs!
NEW: Team of the Week (Jan. 31-Feb.5): Varsity Boys’ Basketball
Varsity boys’ basketball had a well-deserved win on Saturday against Thayer, beating the tigers 71-65. Starting with their full-court defense, the team was able to force turnovers and steals; then pushing it up the court, the Lions were able to score quickly, giving them an early lead. With the ball moving effectively and players being unselfish, the team took good shots and had many assists. With lots of energy from the bench, SM had multiple players who scored double figures. Elyas Adorno ’24 led the team on Saturday with 19 points, five assists and two steals. Ethan Karabanow ’22 had 13 points and nine rebounds, Ryan Taylor ’23 had 12 points and eight rebounds, while John Hegarty ’24 had 14 points.
NEW: Team of the Week (Jan. 31-Feb.5): Varsity Boys’ Hockey
What a week for varsity boys’ ice hockey going 4-0! It started on Monday against rival Groton. After a 1-0 deficit going into the third period, the Lions came back to beat Groton 4-1, scoring three goals off of the power play. This game was led by senior captains Michael Fisher, who tallied a hat trick, and Dom Murphy, who had a goal and an assist. Richard Gallant ’25 helped the team with three assists. On Wednesday, the team faced off against Brooks, and dominated once again, with a final score of 5-1. This was certainly a team win; Gallant had two goals, and Drew Gibbons ’24, Jimmy Lyver ’23, and Peter Maro ’22 all had one a piece. Murphy and Fisher had all the assists. Charles Watson ’23 played both games and had a total of 43 saves. On Friday, BVH dropped the puck against Cushing Academy. In the second period, Jimmy Lyver scored the only goal of the game, with assists once again from Fisher and Gallant. With the rink packed with the St. Mark's community and the energy high, the boys were able to pull off a win. This win would not have been possible without Adam Costley ’22 and his 30 saves. To top off the week, SM beat Middlesex 7-2. After a tie with the last match-up, the boys came out firing on all cylinders. Michael Fisher had yet another hat trick this week, and one assist. Drew Gibbons had two goals while Peter Maro and Calvin Beard ’24 each had a goal. Assists were made by Murphy (three), Gallant (three), Austin Borggaard ’24 (two), and Drew Carr ’25 (two).
Coach Corrazzni said that this was a team win, and the third period was the best hockey he had seen them play all season. He comments, “Overall I’m really excited how the kids play, it is not easy to play in four competitive matches. I am quite proud of their effort, and execution. The goalies also played well.” This week Michael Fisher led the team with six goals and four assists, Dom Murphy contributed one goal and seven assists, and Richard Gallant added two goals and six assists. Not only did these three players lead the team this week, but all are in the top 10 for points in New England Boys Prep School Hockey. After four wins this week, the Lions are now 15-4-2, which has them first in the Eberhart division in the ISL. With six games remaining, the team seeks to clinch the ISL-Eberhart championship and secure the top spot in the NEPSAC Piatelli/Simmons (Small School).
Thank you to Mia Overbye ’24 for writing both Team of the Week recaps!
NEW: Play of the Week: Avery King ’23
The junior guard sank a three pointer at the buzzer this past Saturday against Governor's Academy in varsity girls’ basketball’s big 54-27 win! The team's celebration ensued shortly after…
NEW: Alumni Athlete of the Week: Natalie Bartlett ’18
Natalie Bartlett is in the midst of her senior season for Tufts Women’s Squash team, which currently sits in the 11th spot in the national polls! Tufts made their first ever appearance in the New England Small Colleges Conference (NESCAC) Championship, where they fell to Trinity, who captured their 15th consecutive NESCAC title. On their way to the title game, Tufts defeated Middlebury 9-0, and Williams 5-4. Tufts will now move onto the CSA Team Championships at Harvard on February 25. Congratulations to Natalie and Tufts Women’s Squash!
NEW: Highlights:
Varsity Girls’ Hockey: 5-0 win vs. Worcester Academy; 3-2 win vs. Milton; 2-2 tie vs. Rivers
JV Girls’ Hockey: 3-1 win vs. BB&N; 8-5 win vs. Middlesex; 5-1 vs. Cushing
Thirds Boys’ Basketball: 46-39 win over St. George’s
Varsity Boys’ Hockey: 4-1 win vs. Tabor; 5-0 win vs. Roxbury Latin; 4-1 win vs. Groton; 5-1 win vs. Brooks; 1-0 win vs. Cushing; 7-2 win vs. Middlesex
JV Boys’ Hockey: 2-2 tie vs. Groton; 9-0 win vs. Worcester Academy; 3-3 tie vs. Brooks; 1-1 tie vs. Middlesex
Varsity Girls’ Squash: 5-2 win vs. Moses Brown
Thirds Girls’ Squash: 8-3 win vs. Brooks
Varsity Girls’ Basketball: 59-47 win vs. Lawrence Academy; 54-27 win vs. Governor’s
JV Girls’ Basketball: 31-28 win over Lawrence Academy
Varsity Boys’ Basketball: 71-65 win vs. Thayer
Parents' Association News
NEW: Parent Coffee on Friday, March 4
Local parents, please join us for this informal gathering to connect and catch up on Friday, March 4, at 8:00 a.m. We will meet at NY Bagel Factory, which is located at 20 Turnpike Road in Southborough (Eastbound on Route 9).
If St. Mark's announces a snow cancellation, this gathering will also be canceled.
Prize Day News
NEW: Save the Date for the 157th Prize Day Ceremony, June 11!
Spring is right around the corner, and at St. Mark’s, we are starting to plan for our 157th Prize Day ceremony on Saturday, June 11. The Prize Day Committee sent an email to VI Form families and students on Wednesday, February 16,
that provided preliminary information on our Prize Day ceremony and the schedule leading up to the big day. Select this link to learn more. We look forward to seeing you in June!
Health & Safety News
NEW: Head of School Letter Contains COVID-19 Updates
In today's letter, Head of School John C. Warren '74 shared COVID-19 test results, Health and Safety Task Force updates, and a new date for the Mobile Vaccine Clinic, which will now take place on March 4.
Important Reminders
REMINDER: Alumni & Parent Co-Ed Hockey Game
The Peabo Gardner Alumni & Parent Co-Ed Hockey Game will take place Friday, February 25 at 5:30 p.m. following the varsity boys' ice
hockey game. A post-game reception will be held off-campus at Kennedy’s in Marlborough. Register here.
REMINDER: Mock Admissions Program for Class of 2023 Parents
V Form parents, a friendly reminder that the Mock Admissions program will take place on campus Saturday, February 26, from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. You are invited to attend in person! We'll be joined by college admission officers who will lead small groups in an application review exercise aimed at demystifying the admission decision process. Please look out for more details as the date approaches, and plan to join us, if at all possible.
REMINDER: SALE at the Online St. Mark's School Store!
The online St. Mark's School store is currently having a 20 percent off sale on long-sleeve T-shirts for the month of February. Shop the sale
here, and pick one up today! You can purchase additional school merchandise online
here. Happy shopping!
REMINDER: Parent/Faculty/Staff Book Club for March and April
The St. Mark’s Parent/Faculty/Staff Book Club
will not meet in March. Rather, readers will be invited to share their written “book review” of the March book club title,
Carnegie’s Maid by Marie Benedict. These written reviews will be shared via email with those interested on
Wednesday, March 9.
The April meeting of the St. Mark’s Parent/Faculty/Staff Book Club will take place via Zoom on Wednesday, April 13, at 1:00 p.m. (EST)
Other titles mentioned:
The May book title for discussion will be selected at the end of the April meeting by those in attendance.
REMINDER: Please Notify Health Services of Health-Related Absences
Parents should notify Health Services (particularly in the mornings), of any health-related student absences, missed classes, or St. Mark’s commitments.
REMINDER: Essential Dates Calendar
REMINDER: Health and Safety & COVID-19 Updates
Important messages from Head of School John C. Warren '74, as well as additional details pertaining to COVID-19, can be found on our website.
REMINDER: Previous Deans' Weekly Newsletters
All Deans' Weekly newsletters can be found here on our website.
Upcoming Events
Friday, February 25
Alumni & Parent Co-Ed Hockey Game
5:30 p.m. game at St. Mark's
Post-game reception at Kennedy's in Marlborough
Saturday, February 26
Mock Admissions Program for V Form Parents
9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Stay tuned for more details from College Counseling!
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