No Classes and No Athletics on Saturday Due to Storm!
Given the wintry weather forecast for tomorrow, St. Mark's classes and athletics have been cancelled for Saturday, January 29.
Here is today's announcement from Head of School John C. Warren '74.
NEW THIS WEEK
Dean of Students News
NEW: Winter Storm Announcements
The Dining Hall will be open for brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and dinner from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. NO FOOD DELIVERIES to campus for road safety reasons! Check-in Saturday night is at 10:00 p.m. Sunday night check-in is at 7:30 p.m. Students, please see today's Dean of Students all-school email with links to detailed snow day information and weekend activities. Plans are subject to change due to the severity of the storm, and changes will be communicated via email. Thank you!
NEW: Weekend Activities at St. Mark's School for January 29—30
What's up this weekend? An impending winter snow storm!
As of now, St. Mark's activities will include:
- Friday evening Target trip
- Saturday on-campus house activities; 3 v. 3 basketball; ultimate frisbee; game night; and movie night
- Sunday on-campus open gym; open skate; sticks and pucks; and ASA "Make your own dumplings" in the small dining room
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Sunday off-campus (weather dependent) trip to Chinatown in celebration of the Lunar New Year
FINAL NOTICE: Purchase a Recognition Ad by Monday, January 31
Yearbook recognition ads to celebrate graduating VI Formers
must be purchased by the January 31, 2022 deadline. Please see
this form for more information and to order. You can contact the Jostens Yearbook representative
here, or call (800) 358-0800 if you have any questions.
Academic News
NEW: Remaining St. Mark's Saturdays Class Dates
The remaining Saturday class dates are: February 5, 12, 26; and March 5, 2022. Due to the impending snow storm, St. Mark's Saturdays classes will NOT meet tomorrow as originally planned.
College Counseling News
NEW: VI Form Parent/Guardian Survey
VI Form parents and guardians should have received a survey from the Office of Institutional Research, which asked you to provide valuable feedback for the College Counseling Office. If you did not receive the survey in your email or cannot locate the survey, it is linked
here. Thank you for your participation. Your feedback is appreciated!
Athletics News
NEW: Team of the Week: Varsity Girls' Basketball
Varsity girls' basketball had themselves quite a week going 3-0, and winning their first two ISL matchups. The Lions gained their momentum on Wednesday, beating Dana Hall 56-23. On Friday, with an enthusiastic crowd cheering them on, the Lions came from behind to defeat BB&N 50-41. They were down by nine at the half, but with the help of Ella Carr '24, they were able to secure their first ISL victory. Carr had 10 points in the second half, and led the team that day with 14 points. The sophomore finished with a double-double, bringing down 11 rebounds, as well. While the win was exciting, the matchup with Milton the next day topped the BB&N victory. SM found themselves down 25-14 at the half and still down by 13 at the end of the third quarter, but then everything changed. The team brought their A-game in the fourth quarter, only allowing Milton to score two points and ending regulation 43-43. The game went into double overtime and ended with a final score of 65-57! This would not have been possible without Brianna James '22 with her 23 points, Jasmine James '24 with her 10 points, Riley Schumacher '22 with eight well-earned boards, and Ella Flanagan '24 with her 16 points. Flannagan had seven points in overtime and a three-pointer, which sealed the deal.
Check out the video highlights below:
Thank you to Mia Overbye '24 for writing the Team of the Week!
NEW: Student-Athlete of the Week: Marianne Lyons '22
JV girls' hockey picked up a big 8-1 win over Lawrence Academy this past Saturday, which would not have been possible without the stellar play in net by Lyons. The VI Former stepped up to fill the goaltender need of the team this season, despite never playing goalie before! In the last three games, Marianne has only allowed an average of 1.33 goals against per game—an impressive feat for any goaltender of any level! Coach Eslick and Coach Barnes referred to Lyons as a “stone wall” against LA and mentioned a stellar glove save that she made in the third period. III Former Karry Kim also scored her first goal in her first ever shift for the Lions, which brought the team a ton of energy and carried the momentum forward for the win.
NEW: Highlights:
JV Girls' Hockey: 8-1 win against Lawrence Academy
Varsity Girls' Hockey: 5-4 win against Middlesex
Varsity Girls' Basketball: 56-23 win against Dana Hall; 50-41 win against BB&N; 65-57 win (2 OT) against Milton
Wrestling: 36-30 win against Roxbury Latin; 51-12 win against Milton
JV Boys' Hockey: 2-1 win over Pingree
Go Lions!
Parents' Association News
UPDATE: III Form and IV Form Parent Chats Hosted Virtually
Our III Form and IV Form Parent Chats will now be hosted via Zoom. Join us at noon on Saturday, February 5 (III Form), and on Saturday, February 12 (IV Form) to hear important School updates, learn more about the student experience, and connect with fellow Form parents. Please register and submit questions in advance at the links below.
Health & Safety News
NEW: Head of School Letter Contains COVID-19 Updates
In this letter, Head of School John C. Warren '74 shared the weekly COVID-19 test results for our School community and a change in protocols, which will begin Monday, January 31.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
REMINDER: Semester One Feedback
We will post feedback in the form of grades and effort marks to the Parent portal by Tuesday, February 1. As a reminder, faculty compose narrative comments to accompany grades at the close of Windows One and Three only. Advisors will connect with families to schedule a 20—25 minute remote (phone or Zoom) advisor conference on or after February 2. The purpose of this conference is to relay a summary of each student's overall life at school, and to engage in any necessary support conversations for the upcoming window.
REMINDER: Head's Reflection for January 2022
You can read this month's "Head's Reflection" from John C. Warren '74
here.
REMINDER: Last Chance to Join the Iron Lions Challenge
There is still time to log 50,000 steps between now and January 31! Participate with alumni, faculty, staff, and other parents and earn some St. Mark's swag. Sign up
on this sheet.
REMINDER: Local Parent Coffee on Friday, February 4
Join us for this informal gathering to connect and catch up on Friday, February 4, at 8:00 a.m. We will meet at the larger location of NY Bagel Factory, on the Eastbound side of Route 9, at 20 Turnpike Road in Southborough. (If St. Mark's announces a snow cancellation, this gathering will also be canceled.)
REMINDER: Parent/Faculty/Staff Book Club for February
The February meeting of the St. Mark’s Parent/Faculty/Staff Book Club will take place via Zoom on Wednesday, February 9, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. (EST)
Other titles mentioned:
Article links mentioned:
The March book title for discussion will be selected at the end of this meeting by those in attendance.
REMINDER: Mock Admissions Program for Class of 2023 Parents
V Form parents, a friendly reminder that the Mock Admissions program will take place on campus Saturday, February 26, from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. You are invited to attend in person! We'll be joined by college admission officers who will lead small groups in an application review exercise aimed at demystifying the admission decision process. Please look out for more details as the date approaches, and plan to join us, if at all possible.
REMINDER: Please Notify Health Services of Health Related Absences
Parents should notify Health Services (particularly in the mornings), of any health related student absences, missed classes, or St. Mark’s commitments.
REMINDER: Essential Dates Calendar
REMINDER: Health and Safety & COVID-19 Updates
Important messages from Head of School John C. Warren '74,
as well as additional details pertaining to COVID-19, can be found on our website.
REMINDER: Previous Deans' Weekly Newsletters
All Deans' Weekly newsletters can be found here on our website.
Upcoming Events
Friday, February 4
Local Parent Coffee at NY Bagel Factory
8:00 a.m.
20 Turnpike Road in Southborough (Route 9 Eastbound location)
Saturday, February 5
Virtual III Form Parent Chat
12:00 p.m. EST
Zoom
Wednesday, February 9
Parent/Faculty/Staff Book Club
1:00 to 2:00 p.m. EST
Zoom link will be provided on February 9.
Saturday, February 12
Virtual IV Form Parent Chat
12:00 p.m. EST
Zoom
Saturday, February 26
Mock Admissions Program for V Form Parents
9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Stay tuned for more details from College Counseling!
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