Family Weekend Follow-up
It was great to see so many families last weekend enjoying the weather, time together, and, of course, the programs and events of Family Weekend. For those who could not join us, we hope to connect with you soon.
Mandatory All-School Event on Friday, October 29
NEW: Alumni Awards Ceremony
The Alumni Awards ceremony will take place Friday, October 29 from 6:00 to 7:15 p.m. All students are required to attend this all-school event. Attire for students: Chapel dress.
Academics News
NEW: Experiential Learning
The VI Form St. Mark's Saturdays core class only will meet tomorrow, October 23, to continue work with the College Counseling Office. All other St. Mark's Saturdays courses will not meet tomorrow. As a reminder, the remaining Saturday class dates are: October 30, November 13 and November 20.
REMINDER: Student Progress Reporting
Faculty compose narrative comments to accompany grades at the close of Windows One and Three only. Families will receive a summary of each student's overall life at school in the form of a remote advisor conference at the close of the first semester in January, and a summative advisor letter in June. Window One will conclude on November 5, with grades and comments posted to the Parent Portal on November 22.
REMINDER: Questions? Contact your student's advisor.
All questions regarding your student's day to day progress in academic courses should be directed to the advisor. As a school, we believe that the advisor serves an integral function in the life of the student, acting as a coach and the primary communicator with that student's family about that student's progress. The advisor's communication with families is crucial, as the advisor is able to provide meaningful context, goal-setting, and guidance alongside raw feedback, integrating the information from all parts of a student's life into a meaningful whole.
REMINDER: PLEASE NOTE Thanksgiving Break Departure
Please make a special note that Thanksgiving break departure on November 20 will be after our final St. Mark's Saturdays class meeting of the fall that morning. Students will be dismissed by 11:30 a.m.
As a reminder, the Saturday schedule includes School Meeting from 8:30 to 8:50 a.m. and Saturday classes from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Dean of Students Office News
REMINDER: Updated Thanksgiving Break Transportation
St. Mark’s will be providing bus transportation to New York City and shuttles to airports for Thanksgiving break. Please see the updated transportation dates & times below. The deadline to sign up is Friday, November 12, at 4:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Stacie Allen (stacieallen@stmarksschool.org).
Saturday, November 20, 2021: 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. departures to Logan Airport
Saturday, November 20, 2021: 12:30 p.m. departure to Connecticut/New York
Monday, November 29, 2021: 2:00, 4:00, and 6:00 p.m. arrivals from Logan Airport
Monday, November 29, 2021: Bus returns from New York/Connecticut to St. Mark’s
Charged to Lion Card: $100 each way to CT/NY; $35 each way to Logan Airport.
24-hour cancellation notice, or you will be charged.
Weekend Activities
NEW: Weekend Activities at St. Mark's School for October 23 & 24
What's up this weekend? This weekend's campus activities include:
- Glow in the dark volleyball
- Pumpkin carving
- Movie under the stars
- Game truck
- Fire pit with s'mores
- Head of the Charles
Athletic News
NEW: Team of the Week: JV Girls' Soccer
The JV girls' soccer team picked up a big win during Family Weekend, defeating St. George's on Saturday 4-0. The team was terrific defensively and did not allow any scoring opportunities for St. George's. Ife Lawore '25, who has been a force all season, had a well-deserved break in the net. The team's offensive possession against the Dragons was excellent, including an early goal from Thais Jackson '25. The Lions continued their excellent play allowing Thais to record her first hat-trick of the season. Tabitha Randazzo '24 put an exclamation point on the match by scoring the fourth goal of the game. This win was memorable due to the contribution from all members of the team.
NEW: Student-Athlete of the Week: Alden Mehta '23
Last Wednesday, the varsity boys' soccer team found themselves trailing Nobles 0-3 halfway through the second half of the match. Junior captain Alden Mehta '23 sparked the Lions and led the way with a goal and two assists, to come back from the three-goal deficit to tie Nobles. Mehta's teammate, Matthew Parry '23, was also instrumental in the match, saving two clutch penalty kicks.
NEW: Highlights
Varsity boys' soccer, 3-3 tie with Nobles
JV boys' soccer, 0-0 tie with Nobles; 2-2 tie with St. George's
Varsity field hockey, 2-1 win over St. George's
Varsity girls' soccer, 3-0 win over St. George's
JV girls' soccer, 4-0 win over St. George's
Yearbook News
REMINDER: Picture Day is Tuesday, October 26
Coffee Pond Photography will be on campus to photograph students from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on October 26, 2021. Below is a message from Coffee Pond:
“Each student will be photographed in several poses and will have multiple images from which families may order prints. Each family will receive a private password via email that will be used to access JUST their child’s images on our website. Our website contains easy to follow instructions for ordering a variety of package options.
Our EProof program will notify you via email when your child’s portrait proofs are ready to be viewed online. When you receive the email with private password you can go directly to our company’s secure website www.coffeepond.com to place your order online. Coffee Pond accepts all major credit cards.
If you do not receive your child’s password within a few weeks after Picture Day, please be sure to contact our Customer Care department at the email address below or by phone at 1-800-632-2323 x 0. Please be sure to have your spam blocker set to accept emails from our Customer care email lifeguards@coffeepond.com.”
REMINDER: VI Former Senior Portraits & Baby Pictures Needed
by October 31
Say cheese! Senior portraits and baby photos of VI Formers need to be submitted to the Yearbook by October 31, 2021. To submit your photos, please send an email to Yearbook Advisor Lauren Kelly (laurenkelly@stmarksschool.org) with your photos attached.
Photo Submission Guidelines:
- All photos should be at least 1 MB in file size
- All photos should be portrait-oriented (vertical)
- Senior portraits should only feature your student (no other people in the photo)
- Families can decide to have the portraits taken professionally or take them yourself with a phone or camera.
Parents' Association News
REMINDER: Upcoming Events
Wednesday, November 10
San Francisco Bay Area Reception at EPIC Steak
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Please join Head of School John C. Warren ’74 for an opportunity to connect with him and gather with other St. Mark’s parents and alumni.
Wednesday, November 10
Parent/Faculty/Staff Book Club
3:00 to 4:00 p.m. EDT via Zoom
Interested in attending? Please email Co-chairs Laurie Kalapinski (lauriekalapinski@stmarksschool.org), Joanne Flathers P’15, ’19, ’21 (joanne@flathersfamily.net), or Shalini Yerabothu P ’20, ’23 (shryer@gmail.com).
The Zoom link will be emailed the morning of Wednesday, November 10.
November Book Selections:
Other suggested titles:
The December book will be selected at the November meeting by those in attendance.
Saturday, November 13
Groton Games, St. Mark’s School
Tuesday, November 16
Virtual Parent Speaker Series via Zoom
More details about these events will be emailed to parents soon.
Messages from Head of School John C. Warren ’74
REMINDER: Health and Safety & COVID-19 Updates
In case you missed it, below is a link to important messages from Head of School John C. Warren ’74:
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10.13.21 - St. Mark’s Return to Green Phase - View Email
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10.6.21 - St. Mark’s Moving to Yellow Phase - View Email
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9.24.21 - Visitor Policy Update - View Email
Media of the Week: Celebrating Family Weekend
