April 19, 2024

Spring Field Day – Friday, April 26

Spring Field Day returns Friday, April 26, and is a half day for all students. Please send your child to school with water and a hearty snack. View the links below for information on Field Day dress code and half-day pickup times. There is no After School Study Hall (ASSH) on half days.

Sun Safety

As warmer weather approaches, the time students spend outside increases. To help protect them from harmful ultraviolet rays, please send your children to school with sunscreen already applied or in their backpacks for them to apply themselves. Learn more about sun safety here. Contact MacLaren's Nurse with any questions.

K-5 Earth Day Family Event – Thursday

Join us Thursday, April 25, 3:30 p.m., for an Earth Day campus clean-up. Volunteers of all ages are welcome!

Please meet at the garden by the Kindergarten playground and bring a picnic lunch and reusable water bottles for your family. Volunteers will assist in preparing the garden for spring planting.

Fifth-Grade Morning Assembly Performances

Our fifth-grade choir will soon perform for Upper and Lower School Assemblies. Parents, guardians, and younger siblings of MacLaren students are welcome to attend both performances!

• Upper School Assembly Performance, Thursday, May 2
• Bring students to the Main Entrance at 7:15 a.m.
• Parents may check in (with ID) as early as 7:15 a.m., to attend Music and Muffins gathering.
• To attend the performance only, parents may check-in (with ID) at the Main Entrance and doors will open at 7:40 a.m. Please allow 10-15 minutes for check-in.

• Lower School Assembly Performance, Friday, May 3
• Bring students to the Small Gym at 7:30 a.m.
• Parents may check in (with ID) at the Main Entrance to stay for the performance. The Gym will open to guests at 7:50 a.m.

Head of Lower School Office Hours

Do you have ideas, questions, or anything you'd like to discuss with MacLaren's Head of Lower School? Mr. Alvarado will host weekly office hours, Fridays, 9:00-10:00 a.m.

Morning Assembly Orchestra Performances

Parents and guardians are welcome to attend Upper School orchestra performances during Morning Assembly. Orchestra VI/VII will perform Tuesday, April 23.

Guests may begin the check-in process at the Main Entrance as early as 7:15 a.m. Doors will open for guests at 7:40 a.m., and the orchestra performance begins at 7:45 a.m. Please allow 10-15 minutes for the check-in process.

Please note, this round of performances does not include a Music and Muffins gathering.

Upper School P.E. Credit Forms Due April 29

If you have not yet submitted your child's P.E. Credit Form for the 2023-2024 school year, please do so by April 29. All students in grades 6-10 are required to have one P.E. credit per school year. This credit is earned outside of the school day by participating in 24 hours of physical activity over the course of the year.

If your child participated in a MacLaren sport this school year, their P.E. credit will be fulfilled. There is no need to submit a separate form. 

Please click here for a copy of the form and further details. Forms may be turned in at the Front Desk or scanned and emailed to Student Records.

Has Your Child Grown Since Winter Fine Arts Night?

Our Spring Fine Arts Night at the Pikes Peak Center is quickly approaching! Now is a great time to ensure your child's concert wear and dress shoes are still well-fitting. The Upper School Dress Code for Orchestra Concerts may be found here.

Friday, April 19:

HS Track @ Huskie Invite, Echo Park Stadium, 2:00 p.m.

MS Girls' Soccer, Banning Lewis @ HOME, 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 20:

HS Girls' Soccer, St. Mary's @ HOME, 9:30 a.m.

Monday, April 22:

HS Boys' Volleyball, Cañon City @ HOME, JV 4:30 p.m., Varsity 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 23:

HS Girls' Soccer @ Dolores Huerta, Langoni Field, 4:00 p.m.

MS Boys' Volleyball, Atlas @ HOME, 4:00 p.m.

MS Girls' Soccer @ Vanguard, A Team 4:30 p.m., B Team 5:45 p.m.

HS Boys' Volleyball @ Vanguard, JV 5:30 p.m., Varsity 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 24:

MS Girls' Soccer @ Atlas, A Team 4:00 p.m., B Team 5:15 p.m.

Thursday, April 25:

MS Boys' Volleyball @ CSCS, 4:00 p.m.

MS Girls' Soccer – B Team @ CSCS, 4:00 p.m.

HS Girls' Soccer @ St. Mary's Academy, 4:15 p.m.

Friday, April 26:

HS Boys' Volleyball @ Forge Christian, JV 4:30 p.m., Varsity 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 27:

MS Track @ CCAL Meet #4, Banning Lewis, 9:00 a.m.

HS Track @ Harrison D2 Invite, Harrison, 9:00 a.m.

HS Girls' Soccer, Buena Vista @ HOME, 12:00 p.m.

Golf Tournament – Sponsor and Player Opportunities 

The 5th Annual Black Forest League Golf Tournament offers sponsorship opportunities for businesses and invites golfers to play. All proceeds from the tournament support student-athlete scholarships. MacLaren is one of the fourteen schools competing in the League.

Join the fun Saturday, June 15, at the Antler Creek Golf Course. Contact Mrs. Steigerwald for information on player registration.  

Encourage Teachers and Staff

Running to the store? MacLaren's Stuff the Lounge, Birthday Brigade, and Creamer Crew efforts provide a variety of snacks and coffee creamer to help show appreciation for teachers and staff.

Donated items may be dropped off at the Main Entrance or walked into school by your child. Thank you!