October 20, 2023

Singapore Math Parent Event – Rescheduled!

Cassandra Turner, internationally recognized Singapore math trainer, will conduct a parent night Monday, November 6, 6:30-8:00 p.m., in the Commons.

Learn more about the way students in kindergarten through eighth grade are learning math, why it's so effective, and how you can support your children at home. This is a fun, interactive, hands-on learning opportunity for parents – we hope you’ll join us!

Screening Student Hearing and Vision – November 7-9

Every year, MacLaren screens the hearing and vision of all students in kindergarten, first, second, third, fifth, seventh, and ninth grades. All new students, and those with an IEP or 504 plan, are also screened. Annual screenings in the school allow for earlier detection of problems and is more efficient than each family making a screening appointment with various local providers. If you do not wish to have your child screened, please contact our school nurse, Mrs. Fisk.

High School Harvest Dance – Tomorrow



MacLaren high school students are invited to a Harvest Dance, Saturday, October 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m., in the MacLaren gym. Dancing, games, and pumpkins await!

Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the dance with cash, check or debit/credit card.

Assistant Heads of School and Deans spoke with all the high school students about dress expectations for the event. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Pingel. Are you available to support the fun with a snack donation (no volunteer clearance needed), or as an event volunteer? Click here for more details.

Music and Muffins – Orchestra Performances

Upper School orchestra performances during Morning Assembly continue! Orchestra IIa performs Thursday, October 26, and Orchestra IIb performs Friday, October 27. Parents and guardians are invited to enjoy coffee and breakfast snacks with Mr. LaBadie and other parents the morning of your child's performance. To attend, please park on the east side of the main/south lot and check in with your ID at 7:15 a.m., at the Main Entrance. Find more information and the Music and Muffins schedule here.

Friday, October 20:

HS Cross-Country, Regionals @ Buena Vista, 8:30 a.m.

MS Boys' Basketball, Manitou @ HOME, C Team 3:30 p.m., B Team 4:30 p.m., A Team 5:30 p.m.

HS Girls' Volleyball - Varsity @ Abraham Lincoln High, 5:30 p.m.

HS Boys' Soccer, Vanguard @ HOME, Varsity 4:00 p.m., JV 6:00 p.m.

*4:45 p.m. - Senior Recognition for Soccer

Saturday, October 21:

MS Cross-Country STATE Championships @ Fehringer Ranch Park, Girls' Open 12:45 p.m., Boys' Championship 1:30 p.m., Girls' Championship 2:25 p.m.

Monday, October 23:

MS Boys' Basketball, Banning Lewis @ HOME, C Team 4:00 p.m., B Team 5:00 p.m., A Team 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 24:

HS Girls' Volleyball @ Atlas Prep, JV 4:00 p.m., Varsity 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 25:

MS Boys' Basketball @ James Irwin, C Team 4:00 p.m., B Team 5:00 p.m., A Team 6:00 p.m.

HS Girls' Volleyball, Calhan @ HOME, JV 4:30 p.m., Varsity 5:30 p.m.

Friday, October 27:

MS Boys' Basketball @ Peyton, B Team 4:00 p.m., A Team 5:00 p.m.

HS Boys' Soccer, STATE Playoffs @ HOME, 3:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 28:

HS Boys' Soccer, STATE Quarterfinals, @ HOME, 2:00 p.m., Winners from Friday

HS Girls' Volleyball - Varsity @ St. Mary's Tournament, 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., plus a cross-over match at 2:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m.

HS Girls' Volleyball - JV @ ECA Tournament, Hilltop Baptist Church, 2:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m.

HS Cross-Country, STATE @ Norris Penrose Event Center, 2A girls' race 9:00 a.m., 2A boys' race 10:20 a.m.

Volunteers Needed for Home Games

The high school girls' volleyball team has one home game left and middle school boys' basketball is getting started. Want to catch a great game and support your Highlanders? Volunteers receive free admission to the game they are working. Approved volunteers may sign up to support these events:

HS Girls' Volleyball

MS Boys' Basketball

Multi-Sport Pre-Season Conditioning

Coach Jeff McClung is hosting pre-season conditioning sessions on Saturdays beginning November 4, 10:00-11:30 a.m., in the small gym. All high school athletes, those considering participation in a MacLaren sport, and MacLaren staff are invited! These sessions are designed to help participants prepare for an upcoming sports season, improve conditioning, and learn cool body weight and plyometric exercises. To attend, complete the waiver found at MySchoolBucks. Registration does not obligate you to attend. Drop-ins (with a signed waiver) are welcome.

These sessions are highly encouraged for all high school athletes, especially high school girls' soccer players, and anyone considering a spring sport.

Support your Highlanders

Support your MacLaren Highlanders at upcoming Pack the Stands events! Admission is free for all MacLaren students, and Upper School students earn clan points for attending.

Boys' Soccer - Pack the Field on Friday, October 20, on MacLaren's Lower Field. Varsity plays at 4:00 p.m., JV plays at 6:00 p.m.

Cross-Country - Pack the Trail on Saturday, October 28, at the Norris Penrose Event Center. The girls' race starts at 9:00 a.m. and the boys' race starts at 10:20 a.m.

Go, Highlanders!

We are hosting State Playoffs!

MacLaren will host the HS Boys' Soccer 2A State Playoffs, October 27 and 28! Come cheer for your Highlanders!

As a CHSAA event, MacLaren sports passes are not eligible for admission. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Contact Mrs. Steigerwald if you are interested in volunteering for this event.

Come support our Highlanders at our HOME events! HS event admission is $6 for K-12 and senior citizens, $7 for adults. MS event admission is $2 for K-12, senior citizens are free, $3 for adults.

Click for the Athletics calendar or Athletic schedules. Add the Athletics calendar to your personal calendar through Apple iCal.

Encourage Teachers and Staff

Running to the store? MacLaren's Stuff the Lounge, Creamer Crew, and Birthday Brigade 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!