March 8, 2024

Newly Released – 2024-2025 Calendars 

The 2024-2025 school year calendars have been posted. Please note that the Lower School and Upper School calendars are slightly different. Half-days and early release days are highlighted for easy viewing. For more detail on the changes for next year, please read Mrs. Hall's email.

2024-2025 Lower School Calendar

2024-2025 Upper School Calendar

Creating Beauty – Mosaic Storytile Building

Join us Friday afternoons in April for free art classes at MacLaren, led by instructors from Concrete Couch. Participants will design and create storytiles for MacLaren's mosaic. Parents and students of all ages are welcome. Students in grades K-8 must be accompanied by a designated adult. Please note the first two dates follow normal Friday school hours and the final two follow half-days.

The project will culminate with mosaic installation days on Saturday mornings, May 4, 18, and 25. Contact Mrs. Oram with any questions.

Invite Your Friends to Information Night!

Information Night is Thursday, March 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tell your friends and neighbors! Prospective students and parents are welcome to attend. Guests will hear from our Heads of School about MacLaren's distinctive approach to developing lifelong learners.

MacLaren String Quartet – March 15

Join us Friday, March 15, as our own MacLaren String Quartet performs at The Warehouse. Doors and cash bar open at 6:30 p.m. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. As space is limited, reserve your tickets today! Contact Mrs. Oram with any questions.

The MacLaren String Quartet was founded in 2016 by four Colorado Springs Philharmonic members who were also MacLaren orchestra faculty. Each hold advanced degrees in their given instrument and share a love of spreading beauty through music.

Parent-to-Parent Social – Tuesday, March 19

All K-12 parents are invited to attend a Parent-to-Parent gathering on Tuesday, March 19, 6:00-7:30 p.m., in the Commons. Beverages will be provided by the Parent Service Association (PSA). Please feel free to bring an appetizer to share.

No registration is necessary at this adult-only event. We hope to see you there! Please contact Mrs. Oram with any questions.

Summer Meal Benefits – Apply by March 27

Families that are eligible for free or reduced-price school meals could receive $40 per month per school-aged child on an EBT card during the summer months to purchase groceries.

To apply, complete the Meal Application by March 27 on the District 11 website. As part of the application process, please make sure your contact information is correct for each student in the Parent Portal. Email the Registrar with any contact updates.

Families that are Direct Certified based on state benefits or have already been approved by a meal application do not need to reapply. Results of the Meal Application are for the summer months only and do not affect the free school meals students access at school under the Healthy School Meals for All program.

Last Chess Club – Wednesday, March 13

Thanks to all who have made the Chess Club a success! Wednesday, March 13 is the last meeting for Lower School Chess Club this year. Contact Mrs. Finch with any questions.

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.

Last Junior Drama Tonight

It's not too late! Catch the final performance of Oscar Wilde's An Ideal Husband tonight at 6:30 p.m., in the Auditorium. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Admission is free and tickets are not required.

Morning Assembly Orchestra Performances

Parents and guardians are welcome to attend Upper School orchestra performances during Morning Assembly. Orchestra I Alphas perform Wednesday, March 13, and Orchestra I Betas perform Thursday, March 14.

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. Find the full schedule of orchestra performances here.

No After School Study Hall or Clubs – March 14

After School Study Hall (ASSH) and Upper School Clubs will not be available Thursday, March 14, as staff prepare for Information Night. Please make other arrangements if your children were planning to attend ASSH that day.

High School Dance – March 16

High school students are invited to a Country vs. Country Club dance, Saturday, March 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m., in the Commons.

Tickets are $10, and available for purchase on MySchoolBucks (by 12:00 p.m., Friday, March 15). Advance purchase is appreciated. Limited on-site registration/payment will be available at the event.

Student attire should meet guidelines for Dress at "Home" Events, found here on page 4. Are you available to support the fun with a snack donation (no volunteer clearance needed), or as an event volunteer? Sign up below.

Saturday, March 9:

HS Track @ CSU Early Bird, CSU, 9:00 a.m.

Tuesday, March 12:

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

Thursday, March 14:

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

Friday, March 15:

HS Girls' Soccer @ Trinidad, 4:00 p.m.

Share Athletic Photos – By March 13

Do you have photos of MacLaren athletic events and athlete action shots to share? Please send your favorite pictures to MacPhotos by March 13 for possible use in the yearbook.

Winter Athletics Awards Night – March 13

MacLaren invites middle and high school basketball athletes and their families to Winter Awards Night, Wednesday, March 13, at 6:30 p.m., in the Auditorium. We hope you’ll join us in celebrating the accomplishments of all our boys’ and girls’ basketball programs!

We will follow the awards presentation with a reception in the Commons. If you would like to contribute food for this event, please sign up below. Student attire should adhere to "Honors Assemblies" guidelines found here on page 2.

Assistant Coach Needed for Middle School Boys' Volleyball

With MS boys' volleyball starting next week, we are still needing an Assistant Coach. This stipend position is posted here. Contact Mrs. Steigerwald for more information.

Quick Ways to Appreciate Teachers

Running to the store and want to show appreciation to teachers and staff? Providing coffee creamer, snacks for the staff lounge, or staff birthday treats is a great help and does not require time on campus or a volunteer application.