March 15, 2024

Parent-to-Parent Social – Tuesday, March 19

All K-12 parents are invited to attend a Parent-to-Parent social 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.

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

Tickets Available – Concert Tonight!

Join us tonight as our 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. 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. Please 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.

GrandPartner Event on the Horizon

Have your child's grandparents joined MacLaren's GrandPartners Club? Use the sign-up link below to ensure the grandparents and adults filling grandparent roles in your child's life receive invitations to Grandpartner events and updates on school happenings.

Information Night Rescheduled – Thursday, March 21

Due to the snow day on March 14, Information Night is rescheduled for Thursday, March 21, 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.

Kin-nections Gathering – Thursday, March 21

Join our Kin-nections group (families touched by adoption, foster care, or kinship guardianship) on Thursday, March 21, at 8:00 a.m. for a time to share, celebrate, and walk this unique journey together. Check in at MacLaren's Main Entrance to attend.

Childcare is not provided, but coffee is! Contact Mrs. Tighe 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.

High School Dance – Tomorrow!

The high school dance is tomorrow, Saturday, March 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m., in the Commons! Tickets are $10, and available for purchase at the event.

Are you available to provide snacks (no volunteer clearance needed), or serve as an event volunteer? Please sign up below.

Student attire should meet guidelines for Dress at "Home" Events, found here on page 4.

No After School Study Hall or Clubs – March 21

Due to the snow day on March 14, Information Night is rescheduled for Thursday, March 21. After School Study Hall (ASSH) and Upper School Clubs will not be available as staff prepare for Information Night. Please make other arrangements if your children were planning to attend ASSH that day.

Morning Assembly Orchestra Performances

Parents and guardians are welcome to attend Upper School orchestra performances during Morning Assembly. Orchestra I Betas perform Monday, March 18 (rescheduled due to snow day), Orchestra II Alphas perform Wednesday, March 20, and Orchestra II Betas perform Friday, March 22.

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.

Monday, March 18:

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

Tuesday, March 19:

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

Thursday, March 21:

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

HS Boys' Volleyball @ Sand Creek, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 23:

HS Track @ Larry Pickering Meet, Dutch Clark Stadium, 10:00 a.m.

Share Athletic Photos

Do you have photos of MacLaren athletic events and athlete action shots to share? Please send your favorite pictures to MacPhotos for possible use on social media and other promotions.

Help Create MacLaren Mosaic

The MacLaren Mosaic is making progress! MacLaren parents and students will help create storytiles Fridays in April. Sign up below to join us for Mosaic in May installation days on Saturday mornings, May 4, 18, and 25. Contact Mrs. Oram with any questions.