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Gray Colloquium Speaker Susan Reverby, January 12
Dr. Susan Reverby, a historian from Wellesley College, addressed the St. Mark's community today as part of this year's "Conspiracies and Consequences" Gray Colloquium Speaker Series.
Winter St. Mark's Saturdays Classes Meet January 14
Winter SM Saturdays classes will meet this Saturday, January 14. The remaining SM Saturdays for the trimester are: January 28, February 11, and February 25. As a reminder, Saturday classes meet from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m., and School Meeting begins the day at 8:40 a.m.
No Classes on Martin Luther King Day, January 16
There are no classes on Monday, January 16, in observance of Martin Luther King Day. Students who take a weekend overnight (only after their last commitment) are expected to be back in the Houses on Monday by 7:00 p.m. (Please note: there may be varsity practices in the afternoon, which would necessitate an earlier return.) With the regular extended weekend, we remind parents of the importance of attending Saturday classes and participating in the athletic contests Saturday afternoon. Thank you!
Endowed Chair Ceremony, January 20
There will be an Endowed Chair Ceremony on Friday, January 20, at 6:30 p.m. Chapel dress is required for this event, and all students are expected to attend.
Thank You, Casino Night Volunteers!
Director of Student Life Caitlin Kosow would like to thank all of the helpful volunteers, as well as those who generously donated prizes, for making Casino Night such a success! The students had a wonderful time and it was a great way to open the Patterson-Sculley lobby!
PanFoto Panoramic All-School Photos Now Available to Order
A full-color panoramic photograph of the entire St. Mark's School community and VI Form photographs by the PanFoto Team are now available. Click here to order, and enjoy these memories for years to come! Orders placed before March 5, 2023 receive discounted pricing.
Academics
Semester One Closes Friday, January 20
As we near the close of a term, we traditionally see an uptick in workloads and stress, so we want to remind students to make good use of their advisors, teachers, peer tutors, and prefects, as well as the many other support resources available to them here on campus. Now is a great time for students to check in with teachers to ensure that they are up to date with any missing work, and to begin preparation for any end-of-semester assignments.
Grades for Window Two and Semester One, January 31
Grades and effort grades for Window Two and Semester One will be posted on January 31; please look for a follow-up message from the Academics Office confirming that grades are posted. Advisors will be in touch with advisee families to schedule 20-minute virtual/remote conferences beginning February 1 to review progress and feedback from the first semester.
Professional Development Day / No Classes, February 15
Classes will not meet on Wednesday, February 15, to allow faculty to engage in professional development and curriculum work. Games and other required activities will still take place in the afternoon. Boarding students should plan to be on campus as usual for any required obligations, including being in houses on Tuesday evening, February 14.
Admission
Reminder: The Admission Application Deadline is January 15
If you have a younger child or family friend applying to St. Mark's for the 2023-2024 school year, the admission application deadline is January 15, 2023. If they have not yet scheduled an interview, please contact our admission support staff at admission@stmarksschool.org or 508.786.6118 to book an appointment. As we approach the deadline, we are processing a high volume of application materials with about a one-week backlog. If you see an item has been submitted on your Gateway/SAO application portal, you should assume it is complete unless our support staff has been in contact with you. To help us expedite the processing of these items, we ask that you please be patient and wait to hear from us regarding the status of your application materials, rather than reaching out for an individual update. As we approach our February "reading season," we are very excited to review our candidate applications and learn more about each prospective student!
Reminder: Financial Aid Applications are also Due January 15
Financial aid applications are due by January 15, 2023 for all returning students reapplying for financial aid. This is an annual process, and applications must be completed each year to be reconsidered for FA.
Please reach out to Director of Financial Aid Channing Weymouth at channingweymouth@stmarksschool.org if you have any questions.
Arts
Reminder: Wick Choral Festival, January 28 and 29
St. Mark's will once again host the annual Wick Choral Festival on Friday, January 28, and Saturday, January 29, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m in the Putnam Family Arts Center. This festival is free and open to all! Performers this year will include the Marksmen and Royal Blues. More information to follow.
College Counseling
Reminder: Feedback From VI Form Parents and Guardians
Class of 2023: The College Counseling Office, in partnership with the Office of Institutional Research, seeks feedback from VI Form parents and guardians about our office and work. The survey has been sent to your email. We are excited to learn from your feedback.
Reminder: V Form Parent and Guardian Zoom, January 18
Class of 2024: A reminder that the V Form Parent and Guardian Zoom will take place on Wednesday, January 18, at 7:30 p.m. Join us in welcoming admission officers from Davidson College, Johns Hopkins University, and Rice University for a panel discussion on the current landscape in selective college admission.
Community and Equity
Weekly Reflection
Greetings from the Community and Equity Affairs Office!
Here is this week's prompt: Nobel Peace Prize recipient, South African anti-apartheid activist and first president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela stated, “Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave individual is not one who does not feel afraid, but one who conquers that fear.”
With that line in mind, consider the following: What are you afraid of, and what steps are you planning on taking this year to triumph over your fear(s)?
Reminder: Keynote Speaker for C&E Day, January 23
The Community and Equity Affairs Office is excited to announce the keynote speaker for our annual C&E Day: Darryl Bellamy!
Darryl is an international speaker, author, husband, and father who uses his experience as an entrepreneur and past student leader to help students have more fearless moments. He's collected more written student fears
than anyone in the world. He's a TEDx speaker, featured on multiple news programs, and is the owner of Fearless Inside, which has inspired thousands of students to act beyond their worries, fears, and anxiety.
Visit fearlessinside.com for more information about Darryl’s inspirational and engaging program.
Community Life and Student Engagement
Weekend Activities
Want to know what's happening this weekend? Check out the Weekend Activities Google Doc for on-campus events and trips to off-campus locations.
Reminder: Order Your Student's School Retake Portraits
On December 15, Coffee Pond Photography sent St. Mark's families information about ordering your student's school retake portraits. If you did not receive this information by either mail or email, please contact Coffee Pond's Customer Care Department directly for assistance at:
1.800.632.2323 ext. "0" or Lifeguards@coffeepond.com.
(Please also be sure to have your spam blocker set to accept emails from Lifeguards@coffeepond.com.)
Global Citizenship
St. Mark's Partner School Exchange Applications Due February 1
St. Mark's School has Partner School Exchanges with The Grange School (coed), Christ Church Grammar School (male), and St. Hilda's Anglican School for Girls. Students participating in the Partner School Exchange program will generally live with host families, although sometimes they are placed in a dormitory at the Australian Schools. Students will participate in classes and generally live the life of a student at the partner school. Students and parents can reach out to Mr. Cifuentes or Dr. Warren for more information. Applications are due February 1, 2023.
Dates of Travel for the Australian Exchanges are: July 22—August 26, 2023
Christ Church Grammar
St. Hilda's Anglican School for Girls
Dates of Travel for the Chilean Exchange are: July 23—August 11, 2023
The Grange School
Athletics
Team of the Week: Girls' JV Basketball
Girls' JV basketball had a great win on Saturday against Dexter Southfield, 48-23. Kate Fournier '26 led the team in scoring with 15 points, and Tess Kelly '26 chipped in with 10 points. Eight other girls scored, as well. Sahra Maalim '25 was aggressive on the boards and on defense, and Insel Lee '23 knocked down key shots. Their win was a whole team effort from the bench to the court. The support from the bench helped the team with their victory. The team returns to action on Friday, January 13, at Milton Academy and Saturday, January 14, at Pomfret.
Thank you to Mia Overbye '24 for writing the "Team of the Week!"
Alumni Spotlight: Rob Taylor II '21
This past week, the sophomore forward had his best game as a member of the Wagner Seahawks against conference foe, Stonehill. Taylor was recognized by the Northeast Conference (NEC) as a NEC Prime Performer for the week. The press release writes, "Taylor II delivered the best game of his career on Thursday, recording a career-high 17 points and a career-high tying 11 boards at Stonehill in his first-ever start and second career double-double. For the week, he shot 60.0 percent while averaging 13.5 ppg and 9.5 rpg. Taylor is contributing 6.7 ppg and ranks second on the Seahawks with 4.7 rpg." The full release can be found here.
Advancement
Virtual Trivia Night for Parents, January 25
Flex your St. Mark's knowledge or learn something new at a special virtual trivia night for current parents on Wednesday, January 25, at 7:00 p.m. The event will be hosted by Amy Frederick P’21, ’26. Get to know other parents in your student's Form by teaming up and challenging other Forms! A Zoom link will be shared on the morning of the event. Register here.
III Form Parent Chat, Saturday, January 28
Join Head of School John C. Warren ’74 and Director of Global Citizenship Dr. Laura Appell-Warren for lunch, and hear their thoughts about the St. Mark's III Form educational journey on Saturday, January 28, at noon in Choate House, 100 St. Mark's Circle, Southborough, MA 01772. Register here.
Luncheon in Palm Beach Gardens Florida, February 2
Join Head of School John C. Warren ’74, fellow parents, and alumni for a luncheon in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida on Thursday, February 2, at noon in the Vineyard Room at Seasons 52. Register here.
Speaker Series For Parents Recording
Watch a recording of the most recent Speaker Series for Parents event, Supporting Student Wellness, here.
Around the Quad
SALE at the Online School Store
Looking for a St. Mark's gift and can't make it campus? Shop the online St. Mark's School store here. For the month of January, receive 20-percent-off performance wear. Plus, orders totaling $50 or more receive free shipping. Happy shopping!
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