WELCOME BACK, MPH!
We trust that our community enjoyed a nice, long holiday break, and feels refreshed for the start of 2024. Stories from MPH will return next week with highlights from hallways, classrooms, stages, athletic courts, and more. Please see below for upcoming events and save the dates.
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A Note from the Head of School |
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Before stepping into my new role as Head of School, I knew one thing I wanted to do for certain in my first year: shadow a student for a day. Or, as an even more aspirational goal, to spend a day with one student from each grade at Manlius Pebble Hill School.
Monday, January 8, I’m excited to get started.
I will have the distinct pleasure of accompanying senior Ayden Whitted during a rigorous class and extracurricular schedule that includes physics, philosophy and ethics, belief and rhetoric, and even a varsity basketball game (don’t worry, I’m leaving my sneakers at home). In addition to getting a glimpse into the world of our young scholars, I’ll share in the delight of my teaching colleagues who provide forums for learning, dialogue, exploration, and just plain fun.
To follow along with me for the day, I invite you to catch up on MPH’s Instagram stories. You can catch the action in the science lab, the discourse in the Farmhouse, and the downtime in the student lounge nearly in real-time. I’ll also provide a full recap of my experience later in the week. How much fun would it be to spend just one day as a student again? Let’s find out together!
Mr. Foley
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MONDAY - DAY 6
5:30 p.m. | Boys JV Basketball v. Port Byron
7:00 p.m. | Boys Varsity Basketball v. Port Byron
TUESDAY - DAY 7
5:30 p.m. | Girls JV Volleyball v. Pulaski (away)
7:00 p.m. | Girls Varsity Volleyball v. Pulaski (away)
WEDNESDAY - DAY 8
5:00 p.m. | Boys JV Basketball v. LaFayette (away)
6:30 p.m. | Boys Varsity Basketball v. LaFayette (away)
THURSDAY - DAY 1
8:00 a.m. | Parents' Association Meeting - see details below
5:30 p.m. | Girls JV Volleyball v. Onondaga Central
7:00 p.m. | Girls Varsity Volleyball v. Onondaga Central
FRIDAY - DAY 2
All-County Music Festival Begins
7:00 p.m. | Boys Varsity Basketball v. OnTech Charter School (away)
SATURDAY
All-County Music Festival Continues
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Additional Save the Dates + Calendar
Families can also view their child's calendars in Blackbaud. Check out the how-to document here.
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Parents' Assocation Meeting: January 11 |
All caregivers are invited to participate in our next Parents' Association meeting on Thursday, January 11, at 8:00 a.m. In addition to the in-person meeting in the Knox Farmhouse, there will be a Zoom option available.
To learn more about the PA and upcoming events and initiatives, please attend this meeting or reach out to PA President Theresa Heath at teehee_esq@hotmail.com
See email to be sent next week for Zoom link.
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Manlius Pebble Hill Community Conversations |
Tuesday, January 16 | 5 p.m.
MPH Campus
Continuing the conversation from the October Head of School Celebration, Head of School Jim Foley and Board President Evan Dreyfuss invite you to join them, along with members of the board executive committee, to discuss the future of our School. School leadership will share their current projects, new initiatives, and what's ahead for MPH. We hope you will add your thoughts, questions, and ideas to this important conversation.
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Extended Day/After-School Childcare will be available until 6 p.m. for students in Lower and Middle School to accommodate attendees of the Manlius Pebble Hill Community Conversations event. If interested, please email Rebecca Rhody at rrhody@mphschool.org.
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Register for Community Programs |
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After School Chess Club for Grades 1-5
Dates: Wednesdays, January 10-February 14
Time: 3:15-4:15 p.m.
Driver Education for ages 16 and up
Dates: Mid-January – May
Time: Choose from available weekly theory and drive classes
SAT Preparation for Grades 10-12
Dates: Sundays, March 3-April 28 (no class March 31)
Time: 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
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MPH is Hiring: Director of Development |
The ideal candidate will be an engaging and dynamic leader who can demonstrate best practices in management, fundraising, trustee and volunteer relations, and alumni and parent programs.
To learn more about the role, and to apply, click here.
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This year, The MPH Annual Fund has a goal of 91% participation from our MPH families (285 families). With your gift, you are not only supporting students, but also investing in leading edge technology, professional development for faculty and staff, athletics and performing arts offerings, community programs, financial aid and scholarships, student clubs, and campus activities. Each week we will provide an update of where we stand on reaching our goal of $479,000. Currently 34% or 97 families have participated in the campaign for this year.
Here is a breakdown of the participation in each class:
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MPH College Program Night for the Class of 2025 |
Tuesday, January 30, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
The January 30 event is the start of the formal college search process for all juniors and their families. Will Cardamone will introduce you to MPH’s college search philosophy, our procedures, suggested testing plans, and deadlines.
In addition to Mr. Cardamone's presentation, Erin Milin, Associate Dean of Admission at Colgate University; Tracy Zappola, Associate Director of Admissions at Syracuse University; and Joe Tiesi, Associate Director of Admissions at Binghamton University, will speak about the search process from a college perspective and take questions.
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STEM Fair Dates Are Changing |
The MPH Middle School STEM Fair will be held Wednesday April 3, and the Central New York Science and Engineering Fair will be held on Sunday, April 7. More details will follow as the dates approach. |
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