February 23, 2024

Assessment Week – Did You Mark Your Calendar? 

To minimize classroom and academic disruptions, state testing will take place the week of April 15. Please find slightly revised schedules linked below.

Schedule by Date

Schedule by Grade

Testing Opt-out Form

More information on the testing format was sent in November and can be found here. 

Kin-nections Gathering – February 29

Our next Kin-nections meeting is Thursday, February 29th, 8:00-9:00 a.m., in Conference Room A at Thomas MacLaren School. The mission of the Kin-nections group is to support families who have adopted or fostered children, or act as guardian(s) in a kinship relationship. Is that you? Then we want you to join us as we share in a common thread and support each other! Please RSVP to Mrs. Tighe to ensure appropriate space. This gathering is for parents/caregivers only.

2024-25 Immunization Information

Colorado law requires all students attending Colorado schools to be vaccinated against certain diseases unless a medical or non-medical exemption is filed.

If you have questions or need more information about vaccine requirements and resources, visit the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s School Immunization website. The parent immunization letter along with Thomas MacLaren immunization rates can be found under the Immunization tab on the MacLaren website.

Order Yearbooks

Both Upper School and Lower School yearbooks are available for advance purchase through MySchoolBucks. Yearbooks will be delivered to students in May. Lower School yearbooks cost $40; Upper School yearbooks $55. Email the Business Office with any questions.

Lower School Singalong and Concert



Join us for an evening of music Thursday, February 29, 6:30-7:40 p.m. in the Commons! This family event features a concert by MacLaren third, fourth, and fifth grades, and audience singalong. Please have your Lower School children wear their uniform dress (uniform polo, navy pants or plaid skirt, and uniform shoes). Doors open at 6:10 p.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.

Junior Drama Performances

MacLaren juniors bring Oscar Wilde plays to the stage! All performances will be held 6:30 p.m., in the Auditorium. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Admission is free and tickets are not required. Come enjoy the theater!

March 4 and 5 – Lady Windermere's Fan

March 7 and 8 – An Ideal Husband

College Planning Resources

Mr. von Boeck, MacLaren's College Counselor, provides planning assistance and guidance for MacLaren high school students. For more information on upcoming dates and deadlines, view the most recent College Newsletter.

Friday, February 23:

HS Girls' Basketball, District Championship @ Peyton, 5:00 p.m.

Friday, March 1:

HS Boys' Volleyball, Mullen @ HOME, JV 4:00 p.m., Varsity 5:00 p.m.

HS Boys' Basketball, Regionals @ TBD

Saturday, March 2:

HS Boys' Basketball, Regionals Sweet 16 @ TBD

MS Boys' Volleyball – Open Gym Tomorrow!

Open gym sessions for middle school boys' volleyball start February 24, 8:30-10:00 a.m., with tryouts the week of March 11. This is a great opportunity to learn the sport as part of a fast-paced and growing program! Open gym waiver and registration details are listed below. Sign up now!

Register for Middle School Spring Sports

Registration for middle school track, girls' soccer, and boys' volleyball is open until March 7.

Please complete the waiver at MySchoolBucks for your child to attend preseason activities. All athletes must have a current sports physical on file before the first practice to participate. Contact Mrs. Steigerwald with any questions.

Second Semester Community Supplies

We are in need of more reams of copy paper and boxes of facial tissue to take us to the end of the year. Donations of these second semester community school supplies would be greatly appreciated!

You can purchase these items or contribute to the "Donations - Community Supplies" item at MySchoolBucks. Thank you for your generosity! Purchased items can be dropped off at the Main Entrance, anytime 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.