Message from the Head of School
Dear MPH,
The weather took a sharp turn this week, and Halloween marked the onset of darker, colder months ahead, but I hope you’ll share in the feeling of joy and community that I carried into this week. Last Friday night I helped chaperone students who were thoroughly getting their groove on at the Middle School dance in the Phoenix; at Saturday’s MPH Model UN conference our Upper Schoolers distinguished themselves with poised, polished leadership and diplomacy; and the weather didn't stand a chance of dampening the enthusiastic spirit at Sunday's inaugural Harvest Fest. I had such a great time connecting with parents, students, and colleagues across all three Divisions - some of them there for all 3 events! - whose collaborative community- building made it all possible.
In my letter to you this summer I wrote about “the power that we all have to make others feel truly connected, simply by being intentional about how we invite them into our lives and into our shared spaces and experiences.” I shared that I would be aiming to create an extraordinary feeling of community at MPH this year, and I hope you have already felt it taking form. I have felt it here in the hallways, at our Celebration at the Everson, on the sidelines both home and away, and at all of the events which have brought together passionate teachers and dedicated parents. Thank you for continuing to invite me into your community every day - let’s keep building it, together.
Best Regards,
Jim
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MPH Model United Nations
In its 24th year, the MPHMUN Conference was held last Saturday. The School welcomed 230 delegates from 11 schools to campus. MPH parent and Syracuse University professor Dr. Lamis Abdelaaty served as guest speaker.
For more highlights from MUN and a glimpse of life at MPH this past week, click the link below.
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MONDAY - DAY 8
TUESDAY - DAY 1
Two for Tuesday Campaign Begins (see details below)
WEDNESDAY - DAY 2
8:30 a.m. | Manlius Lions Club Vision Screening Begins
6:30 p.m. | Fall Poetry Coffee House (Library)
THURSDAY - DAY 3
FRIDAY
Veterans Day Observance - No School
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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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Two for Tuesday Returns November 7!
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Mark your calendars, encourage your friends, and double the impact of your donation! Our annual Two for Tuesday giving campaign kicks off Tuesday, November 7, and occurs each Tuesday this month: November 7, 14, 21, and 28.
Our goal is to raise over $75,000 in the month of November. Stay tuned for details on how you can help us match dollar-for-dollar or donor-for-donor each Tuesday to support student access and scholarships through The MPH Fund.
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Student Eye Screening November 8 |
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Parents who wish for students to participate must fill out consent
On Wednesday, November 8, the Manlius Lions Club will be coming to campus to complete vision screenings for students. This is primarily aimed at Lower School students but is available to Middle and Upper school students as well. This is a non-invasive, painless, and quick opportunity that requires no medication or preparation. Their equipment offers technology that can diagnose many vision problems an eye chart would miss, particularly in our youngest students. For more information go to www.lionskidsightusa.org.
The vision screening does require parental permission. We ask you to complete and return the consent form if you are interested in having your child screened. Please return it in your student’s folder or to the Health Office no later than Monday, November 6. Questions may be sent to our school nurse Christine Civello.
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Register for After-School Programs
Balloon Art Twisting for Grades 3-7
Dates: Fridays, November 17, and December 1, 8, 15
Time: 3:15-4:00 p.m.
November Coverage Days for Grades PreK-5
Dates: Monday, November 20 and Tuesday, November 21
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Extended Hours available from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.)
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Middle School Drama will be presenting How to Host a Murder Mystery Party February 8 & 9.
Rehearsals will begin after Winter Break and run daily after school. All students in grades 6, 7, and 8 are welcome to participate, but must attend a casting audition and the majority of afterschool rehearsals.
Please sign up on Mrs. Wilson’s studio door for one of the audition times:
- Tuesday, November 14, during tutorial
- Tuesday, November 14, 3:15-4:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 15, during tutorial
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Parent-Teacher Conferences - November 20 and 21 |
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Middle School and Upper School Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled Monday, November 20, and Tuesday, November 21. Monday’s conferences are in-person only and will be from 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday’s conferences are via Zoom only and will be from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Conferences are intended for parents only. There is no school for students the week of November 20. Information regarding signing up for conferences via Blackbaud will go out to MS and US families this Friday, November 3. Sign up will be open from November 6–15. Faculty Zoom links will be posted on the website for parents to references. Please reach out to Juhee LaHaye (jlahaye@mphschool.org), Assistant to Division Heads, with any questions.
The Lower School Advisors look forward to meeting with you in-person or virtually on Zoom (families will be offered an option) for Parent-Teacher conferences in November.
Please remember that there is no school for the week of November 20 – 24. If needed, childcare coverage is available through MPH Community Programs on Monday, November 20 and Tuesday, November 21. Please register on our site or contact Rebecca Rhody to sign up at rrhody@mphschool.org.
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Last Chance Photo Session |
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If you child missed the photo day or retake day, there is a Last Chance Photo Session being offered by BJK Photos. See dates and times below for the opportunity for portraits in their Oneida studio. |
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This year, the MPH Annual Fund has a goal of 91% participation from our MPH families (290 families). Your participation in our annual appeal is integral to shaping every student’s experience at Manlius Pebble Hill School. With your gift, you are not only supporting students, but also investing in programmatic and staffing needs.
We hope you consider paying it forward so that the next generation of MPH students can have the same transformational experience our graduates have come to know.
Click below to make a gift today! Your support is greatly appreciated.
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