September 22, 2023

The Tiny Lives Fun Run – Today

MacLaren's 14th-annual all-community Fun Run is today after school. All proceeds benefit The Tiny Lives Foundation, an organization to support the health of vulnerable infants in Lesotho. 

All participants will meet on the Plaza for check-in before walking to the Rock Island Trail.

Forgot to register? Limited registration is available on the Plaza and the cost is $15 per runner/walker.

Race Options:

2:55: NEW Lower School 1 Mile Run, prizes for top finishers

3:30: Upper School 5K Fun Run, prizes for top finishers

3:35: Upper School 1 Mile Walk 

Staying Healthy – Notes from the Nurse

As the weather begins to change, this season can produce many illnesses, especially respiratory ones. Ragweed and mold pollens are high through mid-October, and we all are still getting used to being back in school.

Consider these ways to help keep your family healthy:

• Cover coughs and sneezes.
• Promote good handwashing habits.
• Encourage adequate rest. Students need 8-10 hours of sleep a night, with students under age 10 needing 10+ hours.
• Eat a balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, meats, and grains.
• Drink 8-10 cups of water a day to stay hydrated.
• Encourage activity. Just 30 minutes of movement a day can be beneficial. Try taking a family walk after dinner.
• Stay home when sick. A day or two at home to rest gives students time to recover without having to fight to stay alert at school. It also helps prevent the spread of illness to others.

The Health Office is here to help keep our community healthy, safe, and ready to learn.

Picture Orders Still Available

Picture Day may be over, but you can still order photos from Personality Portraits! Click here to place an order online. Orders placed after September 30, will be subject to a $10.00 late fee. If your child missed the designated picture day but was present later in the week, we were likely able to capture his or her picture on another date. Please contact Mrs. Finch if you would like to confirm.

French Toast Uniform Sale – Today Through September 26

In need of additional uniform pieces for your child, or looking to stock up? French Toast is running a fall sale, 25% off orders purchased September 22 - 26, with free shipping for orders over $75. Use code FTFALL.

Lower School New Parent Orientation – October 4

Are you new to the Lower School? Join us Wednesday, October 4, 6:30-8:00 p.m., in the Commons, for the second part of our New Parent Orientation. Attendees will learn about fall parent-teacher conferences, the tools and methods teachers use to evaluate students, and ways to find connection at MacLaren. This event is for parents only and at least one parent/guardian per family is asked to attend. Parents/guardians with previous Lower School experience are welcome to attend, but not required.

Earlier Pickup Time Available for Blue Placard Families

Thank you for adjusting to our new traffic protocols this year. We are seeing the most peaceful traffic movement we’ve ever had! 

The lot seems fairly empty by about 3:40 p.m., so we are piloting an earlier pick-up time over the next few weeks for families picking up Upper School students only (blue placard). 

Families with a blue placard can begin pickup as early as 3:40 p.m., (Monday-Thursday), and 2:50 p.m., (Friday). We will continue to observe trends and confirm a permanent time after this pilot. 

If you have questions, please contact our Traffic Coordinator, Josh Kelly. Thank you.

Upper School New Parent Orientation – October 10

Are you new to the Upper School? Join us Tuesday, October 10, 6:30-8:00 p.m., in the Commons, for the second part of our New Parent Orientation. Attendees will learn about checklist evaluations, student evaluation conferences, and upcoming Upper School events such as Project Week, oral exams, public performance plays, orchestra assemblies, and Fine Arts Night. This event is for parents only and at least one parent/guardian per family is asked to attend. Parents/guardians with previous Upper School experience are welcome to attend, but not required.

Saturday, September 23:

HS Boys' Soccer @ Lamar, Varsity 11:00 a.m., JV 1:00 p.m.

Monday, September 25:

MS Girls' Volleyball @ Manitou, C team 4:00 p.m., B team 5:00 p.m., A team 6:00 p.m.

MS Boys' Soccer @ Vanguard, A team 4:30 p.m., B team 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, September 26:

HS Boys' Soccer, Cañon City @ HOME, Varsity 4:00 p.m., JV 5:30 p.m.

HS Girls' Volleyball @ STEM Highlands Ranch, JV 5:30 p.m., Varsity 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, September 27:

MS Boys' Soccer, James Irwin @ HOME, A team 4:00 p.m., B team 5:00 p.m.

MS Girls' Volleyball, Playoffs, TBD

Friday, September 29:

HS Cross-Country, Rampart Foxes and Hounds @ Cottonwood Creek Park, 3:00 p.m.

HS Girls' Volleyball, Goldenview Classical @ HOME, JV 4:00 p.m., Varsity 5:00 p.m.

MS Girls' Volleyball, Championships, TBD

MS Cross-Country, CCAL Championship, Monument Academy East, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, September 30:

HS Boys' Soccer, Lotus Academy @ HOME, Varsity 10:00 a.m.

What's the Score?

Unable to make the game, but curious to know the result of Highlander competitions? Follow MacLaren on Instagram for regular updates on athletic happenings.

Last Week to Register for Middle School Boys' Basketball

Registration for MS Boys' Basketball is open online through MySchoolBucks through September 29. All athletes must have a current sports physical on file to participate. The season will run October 2 - December 1. A sports physical form can be found here and should be turned in to Mrs. Steigerwald before the registration deadline.

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.

Click for the Athletics calendar or Athletic schedules. Add the Athletics calendar to your personal calendar through Apple iCal.

Volunteers Welcome – Application Available

MacLaren invites parents, guardians, and grandparents to invest in the success of the school as volunteers. Sign up here for Lower School classroom volunteer opportunities. (Signups for third and fourth grades coming soon.)

Volunteers who wish to serve in the classroom, or at school events, must complete the Volunteer Application to become an approved volunteer. Email Mrs. Vines with any questions.