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Labor Day is Monday
There is no school Monday, September 5, in honor of Labor Day. We hope you enjoy a wonderful four-day weekend!
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K-12 Fall Field Day – Friday, September 8
Fall Field Day returns Friday, September 8, and is a half day for all students. As lunch will not be served, please send your children to school with water, a hearty snack, and sunscreen applied (or to be applied independently).
Morning student drop-off remains the same. As a half day, please pick up your children with your placard in view and according to this schedule:
Lower School only: 11:30-11:55 a.m.
Lower School and Upper School combined: 12:00-12:15 p.m.
Upper School only: 12:15-12:25 p.m.
Outdoor Field Day student dress code guidelines are here for Lower School and Upper School. Interested in volunteering? Approved volunteers may sign up here. |
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Community Stargazing – Saturday, September 16
The annual Community Stargazing Night is Saturday, September 16, 6:30-9:30 p.m., on the school grounds. Join Thomas MacLaren School and our science partners from The Colorado Springs Astrological Society, Cool Science, and the National Space Science and Technology Institute for a night of celestial learning and gazing at the stars.
This event is free, open for all ages, and registration is not required. Invite your family, friends and neighbors!
The Mobile Earth and Space Observatory will be on site and Big Papa’s Grill food truck will be available for dinner or snack purchases. Feel free to bring your own telescope if you have one, and a flashlight is advised for departure. |
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MacLaren Musicale – Sunday, September 17
All ages are welcome to enjoy this FREE chamber music concert featuring Thomas MacLaren School faculty and other musicians in our community. Join us Sunday, September 17, 5:00-6:30 p.m., at First Christian Church downtown. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Additional details can be found here. While the event is free, please register in advance.
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Chick-Fil-A Fundraiser – Thursday, September 21
The Garden of the Gods Chick-Fil-A location is hosting a MacLaren fundraiser Thursday, September 21. When placing your order, indicate "I'm from MacLaren." For delivery or mobile orders, add "I'm from MacLaren" in the notes. Anyone can participate and the school will receive 20% of all MacLaren purchases. Help spread the word!
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The Tiny Lives Fun Run – Friday, September 22
MacLaren's 14th annual all-community 5k Fun Run returns September 22. Students and families can sign up for a 5K run or a 1-mile walk; all proceeds benefit The Tiny Lives Foundation, an organization to support the health of infants in Mokhotlong, Lesotho. More information and registration details will be available next week.
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Lower School Announcements |
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Smile! Lower School Picture Day is Coming!
Individual photos and class pictures will be taken by Personality Portraits according to the schedule below. Information on pricing and ordering can be found here. Please order online or send your child with the completed form and payment on their picture day.
Monday, September 11: KA (Johnson), 1A (Pannell), 2A (Tangian), 2D (Scott), 4A (Los), 4B (Humber)
Tuesday, September 12: KB (Test), 1B (Davis), 2B (Civjan), 3B (Currier), 3C (Valentine), 5A (Hrbacek)
Thursday, September 14: KC (Schmidt), 2C (Hutchcraft), 3A (Caputa), 5C (Schmittgen)
Friday, September 15: KD (Armstrong), 1C (Baxter), 4C (Ware), 5B (Hall)
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Landsharks – Begins Tuesday, September 12
Landsharks is an afterschool running program for K-5 students. The club meets for two practices each week of the season and competes at three races.
First Practice: September 12, 2023, meeting in front of the gym
Practice Days: Tuesday/Wednesday through October 10
Time: 3:15-4:10 p.m.
Cost: $68 to register, $16 for a team shirt (may be used for both fall and spring season)
Races: Doherty High School on September 24, October 1, and October 8, 2023.
Registration closes September 8, and the price increases September 1. Runners must be registered prior to their first practice. Please register online here.
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Upper School Announcements |
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Smile! Upper School Picture Day is Coming!
Individual photos will be taken by Personality Portraits according to the schedule below. Information on pricing and ordering can be found here. Please order online or send your child with the completed form and payment on their picture day.
Monday, September 11: 6Gb, 7Ba, 8Ga, 10B, 10Gb, 11Ba
Tuesday, September 12: 7Gb, 9Ba, 9Bb, 9Gb, 10Ga
Thursday, September 14: 6Bb, 7Bb, 7Ga, 8Ba, 8Bb, 11Ga, 12Bb, 12Ga
Friday, September 15: 6Ba, 6Ga, 8Gb, 9Ga, 11Bb, 11Gb, 12Ba, 12Gb
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Parent Information Event – Signs of Suicide Training
Each year, MacLaren provides training for Upper School students on the topic of suicide prevention. Students will view the Signs of Suicide (SOS), an evidence-based video presentation which introduces the warning signs of depression and what to do if they are concerned for themselves or a friend. There are separate, age-appropriate videos for middle school students and high school students. Sixth grade, ninth grade, and transfer students will view the video. All other students will review key concepts of the SOS training and have a conversation. If you are interested in hearing more about this presentation to students, Mr. LaBadie is offering a time for parents to come learn about the program and the training. He will host this gathering on Monday, September 11, 3:45-4:30 p.m. If you would like to attend, please email Mr. LaBadie to RSVP.
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Friday, September 1:
MS Cross-Country CCAL #2 @ Monument East Campus, 4:30 p.m.
HS Cross-Country @ Widefield Invite, 5:30 p.m., Girls' race, 6:05 p.m. Boys' race.
Tuesday, September 5:
MS Girls' Volleyball, CSCS @ HOME, C team 4:00 p.m., B team 5:00 p.m., A team 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 6:
MS Boys' Soccer, Ellicott @ HOME, A team 4:00 p.m., B team 5:00 p.m.
MS Girls' Volleyball, Monument @ HOME, C team 4:00 p.m., B team 5:00 p.m., A team 6:00 p.m.
Friday, September 8:
HS Cross-Country Harrison Invite @ El Pomar, 3:00 p.m.
MS Cross-Country CCAL #3 @ Monument Valley Park, 4:30 p.m.
HS Boys' Soccer, Heritage Christian @ HOME, Varsity 4:00 p.m., JV 5:30 p.m.
High School Girls' Volleyball, ECA @ HOME, JV 4:00 p.m.
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Share your Photos
Do you have photos from recent MacLaren athletics events you'd love to share? Please send your favorite pictures – action shots and teammate groupings alike – to MacPhotos for possible use in the yearbook or upcoming promotions.
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High School Girls' Basketball – Open Gym
Weekly open gym sessions for high school girls will begin Saturday, September 16, 9:30-11:00 a.m., and will run until the season begins in November. There is no cost for open gym, but registration is required through MySchoolBucks. Please contact Coach Hrbacek with any questions.
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Middle School Boys' Basketball – Open Gym Begins Tomorrow
In anticipation of the upcoming season, weekly open gym sessions for middle school boys will begin Saturday, September 2, 11:00-1:00 p.m., and will run through September. The season begins October 2. There is no cost for open gym, but registration is required through MySchoolBucks. Please contact Mrs. Steigerwald with any questions. |
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Come support our Highlanders at our HOME events! HS event admission is $6 for K-12 and senior citizens, $7 for adults. MS event admission is $2 for K-12, senior citizens are free, $3 for adults.
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Volunteer and Fundraising Opportunities |
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Encourage Teachers and Staff
Running to the store? MacLaren's Stuff the Lounge and Creamer Crew efforts provide a variety of snacks and coffee creamer to help show appreciation for teachers and staff. Would you like to bring joy to a particular staff member? Sign up to bring a birthday treat for specific staff through the Birthday Brigade.
Donated items may be dropped off at the Main Entrance or walked into school by your child.
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9/4 - Labor Day, No School
9/8 - Field Day, K-12 half day
9/11 - 15 - Student Photos
9/16 - Community Stargazing
9/17 - MacLaren Musicale
9/21 - Chick Fil A Fundraiser
9/22 - The Tiny Lives Fun Run
9/28 - Board Meeting
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