Back in the Swing of Things
Middle Schoolers had the opportunity to plan their own social this week, and they couldn't have picked a nicer day to do it! To see more activities from the tail-end of February, plus other MPH highlights including Winter Carnival, click the link below.
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MONDAY
No School - In-Service Day
Noon - PA Appreciation Luncheon - see details below to participate
5:30 p.m. | Snow Tubing at Four Seasons - link to register below
TUESDAY - DAY 7
WEDNESDAY - DAY 8
6:00 p.m. | Grades 6 and 7 Parent Social (Library)
6:30 p.m. | Moving-Up Night (Grades 6 to 7, 7 to 8)
THURSDAY - DAY 1
12:15 p.m. | Gala Planning Committee Meeting (Farmhouse)
6:00 p.m. | Grades 9-11 Parent Social (Phoenix Lobby)
6:30 p.m. | Moving-Up Night (Grades 9 to 10, 10 to 11, 11 to 12)
FRIDAY - DAY 2
MPHMUN in Rochester
Volunteers in Action Movie Night - see details below to vote!
SATURDAY
MPHMUN in Rochester
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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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Last Call: 2023-2024 Yearbook Order |
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Yearbook Order Deadline Today |
Order by today, 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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Last Day to Register: MPH Family Day at Stone Quarry Art Park |
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Please re-register if you plan to attend this new event date. Thank you! |
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Re-enrollment is Here!
Now is the time to review your re-enrollment contracts within your Blackbaud account and confirm that your child will be returning to MPH in the fall.
Re-enrollment will be available through your portal starting today and will remain open through Monday, March 25. We ask that you kindly respond within that time frame. If for any reason you may need additional time, please let us know in advance.
Have questions or want to discuss this process in more detail? We’re here to help. You have a number of ways to connect with us in the Admissions Office:
- Call us at 315-446-2452, extension 131
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Respond to this email at admissions@mphschool.org
- We’ll have a table at Moving Up Nights!
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We’re hosting a drop-in Zoom session:
- Monday, March 4 from 12 – 1 p.m.
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Moving-Up Night Information
Wednesday, March 6 - Grades 6 and 7
- Middle School Moving-Up Night for students in grades 6 and 7 (entering grades 7 and 8 in the fall) will be held Wednesday, March 6, at 6:30 p.m. in the library. This event is for parents only.
Thursday, March 7 - Grades 9, 10, and 11
- Moving-Up Night for students in grades 9-11 will be held Thursday, March 7, at 6:30 p.m. in the gym. This event is open for students and families. Parents and students will have the opportunity to visit with department chairs and have their curriculum questions answered.
Thursday, March 21 - PreK - Grade 4
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Lower School Moving-Up Night for parents of students in PreK - Grade 4 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. (childcare will be available through MPH Community Programs) to visit the upcoming grade level classroom(s) to learn about what things will look like next year. (Please Note: Fifth grade parents are invited to attend the Grade 5 to 6 Moving-Up Night this Thursday, February 29 at 6:00 p.m. in the library.)
*Rescheduled dates for Grade 5 & 8 Moving-Up Nights to be announced soon.
Parent/Teacher Conference Information
LS, MS and US Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held in-person on Thursday, March 14, and Friday, March 15. To assist you in planning your conference schedule, MPH uses Pick-A-Time, an internet-based appointment scheduling system. Pick-A-Time displays the available appointment times so you may select your most convenient time slot(s). Pick-A-Time can be accessed any time of day during the registration period.
Online registration will open Monday, March 4, at 9:00 a.m. and will close on Monday, March 11, at 11:59 p.m.
To schedule your conferences, please follow the steps below:
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Login to your Blackbaud account
- Click on Resources
- Click on the Pick-A-Time icon
- Start scheduling conferences for your child(ren)
Detailed information regarding conferences across all divisions will be emailed to parents today. If you have questions or experience any technical difficulties when scheduling your conferences or during the conference days, please contact Juhee LaHaye, Assistant to Division Heads.
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From the Parents' Association |
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The Parents’ Association, along with the Division Heads for the Middle School and Upper School, Matt Spear and Fred Montas, invite you to join us for a parent social prior to each Moving-Up Night. You can connect with other parents and take the opportunity to speak with our Admissions team about any questions you might have about re-enrollment.
Wednesday, March 6
- 6:00-6:30 p.m. Grades 6 and 7 parent social in the library
Thursday, March 7
- 6:00-6:30 p.m. Grades 9, 10, and 11 parent social in The Phoenix.
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Every year we host a luncheon for all employees on an in-service day. This year we are returning to the much-loved potluck, where families provide dishes to be shared. You can sign up here. We also ask for donations of gift cards valued at $25 or less that we share with all employees. After the break, there will be a collection box at reception where you can leave any gift cards. We will collect through March 1st. If you would like, you can Venmo Maria Besaw @Maria-Besaw, making a note “MPH employee gift card” and we will purchase the gift cards for you.
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Tubing at Four Seasons
Monday, March 4, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
The cost is $10 per person sledding, cash or check at the door. We will have hot chocolate and s’mores to cap off the evening! Please note, this is not a drop-off event. Parents/guardians must stay with LS and MS students. Sign up here.
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Register for Community Programs |
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SAT Prep Course Available Online |
Winter/Spring 2024 - Begins March 3
The SAT Preparation course offers 24 hours of scheduled verbal and math instruction, focusing on strategies and problem solving on how to best manage time while taking the new all-digital exam.
"Our course has a certain intensity that mirrors the actual test; it all points at good practice!" - Ms. Metzgar, Math Instructor
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After School Clubs
Dates: Wednesdays, March 13-April 17
Time: 3:15-4:15 p.m.
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Registration for Summer Programs
Early registration is available for MPH families now, and regular registration opens Sunday, March 3. Click the image below to register or call the Community Programs office at 315-446-2452 or email communityprograms@mphschool.org to register.
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MPH Spring Gala Set for May 17 |
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This year’s A Night to Remember Spring Gala celebrates Manlius Pebble Hill School and our community. Plans are underway for a fabulous celebration on Friday, May 17, at the Palladian Hall at the Treasury – Downtown Syracuse. This year’s chairs are MPH parents Phillip Rubenstein and Dr. Cami Riley, P’28. Proceeds from this event will directly support technology in the classrooms. Here's a glimpse of last year's gala.
If you’d like to get involved in this wonderful celebration, here are a few ways you can support the event:
- Become a Gala Ambassador/Table Coordinator by encouraging participation and awareness about the gala, helping with seating charts and gathering items for the class baskets.
- Donate a live/silent auction item. Gift cards, getaways, experiences, concert tickets, and more are always appreciated! Auction items are due by April 5.
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Purchase an ad in the event program or sponsor the Spring Gala. To place an ad in the event program or participate as a sponsor, see our Gala sponsorship packet.
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Attend the event. Tickets to the celebration will go on sale Monday, March 4. Visit our site for updates.
If you’d like to become a sponsor, donate an item or experience, or get involved in planning the event, please contact Karen Belgrader.
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Thank you to all our families who have made a gift to the MPH Annual Fund this year, helping us reach 56% participation with $355,065 in Annual Fund revenue. After a successful push to pass 50% in each of our classes, we are thrilled to see 12 of 14 classes with participation over 50%!
With a goal of 91% participation and $479,000 in revenue, we hope all families will consider a gift this year as we come together as a community to support MPH. 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 on reaching our goal of 91% family participation and our $479,000 Annual Fund goal. Click here for the MPH Guide to Giving.
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Register for Spring Sports |
After logging in to Blackbaud, the Spring Sports Registration form will appear in a banner at the top of your screen. (For Blackbaud support, email MPH System Support.)
See below for important information regarding all spring sports:
- Varsity and JV sports (Grades 9-12) officially begin on March 11
- Modified sports (Grades 7-8) start on April 9
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MPH STEM Fair
Wednesday, April 3
Mid-day tables will be set up along the hallways for a lap of STEM Fair projects. During last block (block 8) on Wednesday, April 3rd, MS students will set up their projects and welcome LS and US students to engage in discussion.
At 7 p.m., MS students and families will return for about an hour to celebrate student experiments. This is not a competitive event; the event is a sharing of student work.
Students who decide to register will compete on Sunday, April 7, in the Central New York Science and Engineering Fair. This is a full and demanding day for our scientists. We will share a list of competitors as the date approaches.
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MS & US Students - Vote on Movie Night! |
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Save the Date for the Junior/Senior Prom |
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Join us at The Lodge in Skaneateles for a Game Night themed prom complete with a buffet dinner, dessert, game room, photo booth, raffle prizes, and trivia hosted by Coach Goldman and Mr. Brown!
Tickets for MPH students are $60, non-MPH students are $80. Students can see Mrs. Bentley-Hoke to purchase tickets starting Monday, March 4. Please reach out to Mrs. Palmer or Mrs. Bentley-Hoke with questions.
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