- Secret Santas: Monday, November 29th marked the first day of Midland's Annual Secret Santa Gift Exchange. Students and faculty members draw a name, and give gifts to the recipient secretly (with help from Midland elves) over 2 weeks. Secret Santas are revealed tonight at the Holiday Banquet.
- Holiday Banquet: Friday evening is the Annual Midland Holiday Banquet for students and faculty members.
- Cow Herding for One: Coulter, Ben '79 and Laurie Munger's dog, can't help but follow his natural instincts. Librarian Susan Thompson caught him in action - herding one cow - but he was very focused.
- The Library Advisory Board students hosted a card-making club this morning. Students were able to make cards for the Secret Santa revealing tonight, as well as for family members and friends. Holiday music and hot chocolate provided a festive atmosphere.
- Marine Biology Field Trip: On Sunday, December 5th, the Marine Biology class visited the elephant seals in San Simeon, then explored the richly diverse rocky intertidal at Hazards Canyon at Montana de Oro State Park. It was a great day, and the class lucked out on the weather, getting in a good low tide before a winter storm descended upon the coast.
- San Francisco Gathering for Alumni/ae, Parents and Friends: Please join us on Friday, February 4, 2011.
- Athletics: See Midland's sports section online for the Soccer and Basketball schedules and updated photographs.
Basketball: Midland defeated Providence Hall (Santa Barbara) on Wednesday, 55 to 49. Evan Kidd '11 scored 26 points, Shue Him Lau '11 scored 15, and Shane Williams '12 had 11 rebounds. Midland plays Laguna Blanca at 4:30 PM today.
Boys' Soccer: Boys' varsity soccer lost at Laguna Blanca, 2-0, on Saturday before beating Thacher on Wednesday, 2-1. The Oaks trailed at halftime, but came back behind two goals from John Lee'11, the first a left-footed rocket into the upper left corner from 25 yards out. Goalkeeper Martin Huerta '11 contributed seven saves, and Estevan Murillo '11 preserved the lead by heading a shot off Midland's goal line late in the game. Following a 22-year losing streak, the Oaks have now defeated the Toads twice in the past three seasons.
JV boys lost at Besant Hill, 5-1. Aidan McMurry '12 scored for Midland.
- HELPFUL REMINDERS FOR HOLIDAY BREAK:
Friday Departure: Students being picked up by parents may leave campus after 8:00PM on Friday when the Winter Banquet ends. Winter Banquet is open to Midland students and faculty only. Parents should not arrive on campus until 8:00PM.
Saturday Departure from Santa Barbara: All travel plans requiring a shuttle to Santa Barbara should depart no earlier than 8:00AM. Please, no exceptions. The shuttle leaves campus at 6:00AM for an 8:00AM airline departure. Drivers are up at 5:00AM for this. We will not ask staff to get up for earlier departures.
Return travel plans are requested in advance. The office is open through December 16th. The office is closed from December 17th until Monday, January 3, 2011. Thank you for making sure Midland has your child's return travel information by December 16th. Return to campus is Monday, January 3rd, 2011, in time for the 6 PM Assembly.
- Helpful Contact Information:
Upper Yard: 805-688-6075 (Boys)
Lower Yard: 805-686-1847 and 805-688-7435 (Girls)
Lapmaster Phone: 805-284-8089
All faculty email addresses are:first initial of first name followed by last name @midland-school.orgExample: wlong@midland-school.org
- HAVE A WONDERFUL, RESTFUL AND SAFE HOLIDAY BREAK!
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