Longtime Director Sets Departure Date
After 18 years of helping students figure out what’s next, Will Cardamone, MPH’s longtime director of college counseling is setting his sights on what’s next for him: semi-retirement. To learn more about Mr. Cardamone's impact, and to see MPH highlights from the week, click the link below.
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Upcoming Safety Drill: How to Prepare Students |
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Next week, MPH will conduct a safety drill. These drills are an important part of Emergency Preparedness and Planning to help keep students and staff safe. Given the requirements outlined by NYS, the date and time of this drill will not be announced.
School Advisors will talk (or have already talked) with their classes about Safety Drills that will be conducted next week. The discussion will be age-appropriate and reassuring, with plenty of explanation about how the drill will be conducted.
Lower School teachers will explain that we practice safety by leaving the building for a fire drill, and by staying inside the building for a safety drill. We do not talk about “active shooters;” we focus the conversation on general safety practices, not threats. There is no loud alarm, as there is with a fire drill. There will be an announcement made through the MPH phone system.
As parents and educators, it is heartbreaking to acknowledge that lockdown drills have become a necessary part of all schools’ emergency preparedness protocols. We work to balance safety practices and preparation with a developmentally appropriate amount of information to facilitate an environment of warmth and comfort.
Please reach out to Dean of Students, Alex Leclercq, with any questions.
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MONDAY - DAY 7
5:30 p.m. | Boys JV Basketball v. Mater Dei
5:30 p.m. | Girls JV Volleyball v. Pulaski (away)
7:00 p.m. | Boys Varsity Basketball v. Mater Dei
7:00 p.m. | Girls Varsity Volleyball v. Pulaski (away)
TUESDAY - DAY 8
WEDNESDAY - DAY 1
5:30 p.m. | Girls JV Volleyball v. Port Byron
6:00 p.m. | Boys Varsity Basketball v. Faith Heritage (away)
7:00 p.m. | Girls Varsity Volleyball v. Port Byron
THURSDAY - DAY 2
5:30 p.m. | Girls JV Volleyball v. Tully (away)
6:30 p.m. | Parent Tech Education Series
7:00 p.m. | Girls Varsity Volleyball v. Tully (away)
FRIDAY - DAY 3
No School - In-Service Day
All-County Festival
5:30 p.m. | Boys JV Basketball v. Fabius-Pompey (away)
7:00 p.m. | Boys Varsity Basketball v. Fabius-Pompey (away)
SATURDAY
All-County Festival
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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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Tuition Assistance Reminder from the Office of Admissions |
Current families who receive tuition assistance: please submit your updated PFS by February 1. Email admissions@mphschool.org for more information.
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February Vacation Program |
Grades Pre-K to 6
February 20-23 (Tuesday-Friday)
Time: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. with extended hours 8:00-9:00 a.m. and 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Fee: $70/day plus $15-$22.50 day for extended hours
The program will take place in the Laurie Mezzalingua ’86 Center for Early Learning. Students need to bring a lunch (with drink) and snacks will be provided. Age-appropriate activities are planned, and students will have access to the gym and playgrounds (depending on the weather). Confirmation of registration, along with details, will be emailed prior to the program.
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Order Your 2023-2024 Yearbook By March 1 |
We are excited to launch the 2023-2024 Yearbook production process, inviting all MPH families to consider placing an order now and by doing so taking advantage of the pricing structure outlined below:
· Order by January 31, 2024 – $70.00
· Order by February 16, 2024 – $75.00
· Order by March 1, 2024 – $80.00
The process for preordering your 2023-2024 MPH yearbook is easy. Please use this link - Jostens.com and select Order a Yearbook. From there, select “Find My School Store,” and enter Manlius Pebble Hill School in the search bar. Select MPH from the drop-down menu and choose “Order Yearbook.”
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Youth Basketball Clinic for Grades 1-6 |
With Mr. Shephard, MPH Core Health Teacher and Basketball Coach
Saturdays, March 2-April 13
Fee: $87.50
Little Dribblers, 10:00-10:45 a.m.
Jr. Trojans, 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
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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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Lower School Family Day - February 10 |
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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 39% or 110 families have participated in the campaign for this year.
Here is a breakdown of the participation in each class:
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