Sounds of the Season
Filling the gymnasium and theater, as well as our hearts, with music, the performing artists of MPH showcased their talents during this week's Winter Concerts. For more on their performances and other highlights, click the link below.
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Monday is the Last Day to Be Found! |
Thank you to Nurse Dara for sorting the ever-growing Lost and Found. All labeled items have been returned. Please come, and ask your students, to peruse the remaining items. They’re located in the cubbies and rack in the Attendance Hallway, for anything that’s missing or looks familiar. Unclaimed items will be donated after Monday, December 18.
Please be sure to label coats, snowpants, boots, hats, and gloves so they don’t’ show up on the racks in the Spring.
Thank you,
Nurse Christine
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Lower School: Reminder About Winter Footwear |
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LS students in K-5 need winter boots for daily outdoor recess and sneakers (clean of mud) for daily Core Health/PE. |
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Please send your child to school in boots for outside play and ensure their sneakers are in their backpack or classroom. Thank you! |
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Reminder: Lower School Holiday Gift Policy |
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As we head into the holiday season, we ask that you’re mindful of our Lower School Gift Policy. We cannot thank you enough for your partnership and support!
2023-2024 MPH Lower School Gift Policy:
- We ask that you please refrain from sending any individual gifts or gift cards to MPH Lower School faculty and staff.
- Please know that gifts are never expected. LS faculty devised this idea in an effort to streamline possible giving.
- Our favorite gifts are the plentiful smiles from your children!
While we greatly appreciate the generosity of our community, we request that any gestures of thanks (at holidays, end-of-the-year, etc.) are focused on the Lower School Amazon Classroom Wish List ( PreK here, and K-5 here) . This document include links to specific classroom gift lists.
Thank you,
Amy Abdo and the LS Faculty and Staff
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MONDAY - DAY 8
4:30 p.m. | Boys Modified Basketball v. Weedsport
5:30 p.m. | Boys JV Basketball v. APW (away)
7:00 p.m. | Boys Varsity Basketball v. APW (away)
TUESDAY - DAY 1
5:30 p.m. | Girls JV Volleyball v. Chittenango (away)
7:00 p.m. | Girls Varsity Volleyball v. Chittenango (away)
WEDNESDAY - DAY 2
Winter Festival/Pajama Day
Cookie Stroll
4:30 p.m. | Boys Modified Basketball v. LaFayette (away)
5:30 p.m. | Boys JV Basketball v. Fabius-Pompey
7:00 p.m. | Boys Varsity Basketball v. Fabius-Pompey
THURSDAY
Winter Break - No School
5:30 p.m. | Girls JV Volleyball v. CBA
6:30 p.m. | Jingle & Mingle Event (Alumni + Staff) at the Fitz
7:00 p.m. | Girls Varsity Volleyball v. CBA
FRIDAY
Winter Break - No School
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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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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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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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Parents' Association Cookie Stroll |
The MPH Parents’ Association needs help in spreading some holiday cheer to our faculty and staff!
On Wednesday, December 20, we are hosting a Cookie Stroll in the administrative offices. Faculty and staff can fill a box of cookies to bring home to enjoy with their families and friends over the break.
We are looking for our MPH community bakers to share their favorite cookies! Cookies can be dropped off on the morning of December 20. Please use disposable plates and remember, nothing with nuts.
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Register for Community Programs |
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After School Art Club for Grades K-5 (waitlist is available)
Dates: Mondays, January 8-February 12 (no class February 15)
Time: 3:15-4:15 p.m.
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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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 30% or 84 families have participated in the campaign for this year.
Here is a breakdown of the participation in each class:
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Upper School Travel Program: Argentina 2024 |
The Upper School Travel Program will head to Buenos Aires, Argentina, June 16-25, 2024!
Interested students are asked to register by Friday, December 22. You can view the itinerary and registration here. Please note, payment is NOT due at the time of registration.
For more details about the trip, please read the email sent on December 1, 2023 here.
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Peer Tutors Needed
Students: Do you like to help others? Earn volunteer hours working with MPH's Peer Tutors!
As a peer tutor, you will learn how to work with younger students to support them in some of your favorite subjects as well as study skills and enrichment. You will be matched with a student based on your interests and schedule. You will have the freedom to determine a schedule with your tutee.
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