Dear MPH families,
Snow is falling on campus as I write this letter, giving the Barn the appearance of a fresh coat of paint and the Farmhouse the feel of a cozy, inviting homestead. With 2023 rapidly drawing to a close, I find myself grateful to be here in my new school home, invigorated by its fresh landscapes, and reflecting on a year filled with tremendous learning and growth.
May your homes be filled with joy, and our world infused with peace and understanding this holiday season - all the best for a happy New Year!
Sincerely,
Jim Foley
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...And a partridge in a pear tree.
Ask any teacher and they'll tell you how frenetic the last week of school before the holiday break is. All the "noise noise noise NOISE!" as the Grinch would say. We celebrated the chaos by taking part in new activities as well as time-honored traditions. For more on this week at MPH and other highlights, click the link below.
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Additional Save the Dates + Calendar
Families can also view their child's calendars in Blackbaud. Check out the how-to document here.
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Upper School Travel Program: Registration Deadline |
The Upper School Travel Program will head to Buenos Aires, Argentina, June 16-25, 2024!
Interested students are asked to register by today, Friday, December 22. You can view the itinerary and registration here. Please note, payment is NOT due at the time of registration.
For more details about the trip, please read the email sent on December 1, 2023 here.
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This year, The MPH Annual Fund has a goal of 91% participation from our MPH families (285 families). With your gift, you are not only supporting students, but also investing in leading edge technology, professional development for faculty and staff, athletics and performing arts offerings, community programs, financial aid and scholarships, student clubs, and campus activities. Each week we will provide an update of where we stand on reaching our goal of $479,000. Currently 32% or 92 families have participated in the campaign for this year.
Here is a breakdown of the participation in each class:
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CALL FOR UPPER SCHOOL PERFORMERS |
Auditions for the Upper School Musical, Addams Family, will be extended to Wednesday, January 3, and January 4 & 5 during the tutorial. Please sign up on the Theater bulletin board or e-mail Mr. Eighmey to reserve your audition time.
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MPH is Hiring: Director of Development |
The ideal candidate will be an engaging and dynamic leader who can demonstrate best practices in management, fundraising, trustee and volunteer relations, and alumni and parent programs.
To learn more about the role, and to apply, click here.
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Manlius Pebble Hill Community Conversations |
Tuesday, January 16 | 5 p.m.
MPH Campus
Continuing the conversation from the October Head of School Celebration, Head of School Jim Foley and Board President Evan Dreyfuss invite you to join them, along with members of the board executive committee, to discuss the future of our School. School leadership will share their current projects, new initiatives, and what's ahead for MPH. We hope you will add your thoughts, questions, and ideas to this important conversation.
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Extended Day/After-School Childcare will be available until 6 p.m. for students in Lower and Middle School to accommodate attendees of the Manlius Pebble Hill Community Conversations event. If interested, please email Rebecca Rhody at rrhody@mphschool.org.
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Register for Community Programs |
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After School Chess Club for Grades 1-5
Dates: Wednesdays, January 10-February 14
Time: 3:15-4:15 p.m.
Driver Education for ages 16 and up
Dates: Mid-January – May
Time: Choose from available weekly theory and drive classes
SAT Preparation for Grades 10-12
Dates: Sundays, March 3-April 28 (no class March 31)
Time: 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
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STEM Fair Dates Are Changing |
The MPH Middle School STEM Fair will be held Wednesday April 3, and the Central New York Science and Engineering Fair will be held on Sunday, April 7. More details will follow as the dates approach. |
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