San Francisco Gathering for Alumni/ae, Parents and Friends: We had a great turnout at the gathering. Click here to see photos.
Important Financial Aid Information: We are in the midst of a very busy admission season and applications are arriving every day from some wonderful prospective students. In order to manage our financial aid budget effectively, we need to make sure that all families get their financial aid applications completed by February 15, 2011. If you have questions, or need any assistance, call Wally Long at 805-688-5114 x114. To start your financial aid application please click here to visit the NAIS School and Student Services. We will also need copies of your 2009 taxes, 1040s or similar tax documents. Be sure to submit your applications as soon as possible and mail your supporting tax documents early so that the February 15, 2011 deadline is not missed.
All Saints Day: Mr. Graham declared Monday as an All Saints Day, so students headed for the hills and field to enjoy a gorgeous February day off.
Midland Oak Restoration: Every class participated in planting native valley oaks during the Saturday meeting periods this winter. The 9th, 10th and 11th graders planted saplings from Midland acorns grown in small 18" pots in staked tree tubes in the riparian area between the creek and Figueroa Mountain Road past the syncline well pump house. The 12th graders planted larger saplings from Greg Donovan, a friend of Midland, who operates a native nursery in Midland's garden. These saplings, donated to Midland by Tim Tibbits '67, were planted near the fenced horse pasture at the barn and along the edge of the soccer field.
Midland Accountants: This year, ten students in Financial Economics and Investing, Kevin Jung '11, Martin Huerta '11, Eliad Becker '11, John Lee '11, Shue Him Lau '11, Mariah Chen '11, Kirby Kersels '13, Charlie Lehman '13, Diego Marcogliese '13, Micah Kalem '13, plus Miles Dakin '13 have completed their certification through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program to prepare taxes for low-income families in the Santa Ynez Valley. Some of the students volunteered their time last Sunday afternoon in order to help local families receive refunds totaling over $25,000 by taking advantage of the Earned Income, Making Work Pay, and Child tax credits. The students will continue to volunteer during two additional Sundays this month.
Board of Trustees Winter Meeting: Today through Sunday, members of Midland's Board will be on campus for the Winter Board meeting.
Garden Updates:This Winter Season's Garden Crew led by Ben Munger '79 and Katie Isaacson also included students Meghan Brown '11, Savannah Bryant '12, Becca Rantanen '12 and Selena Wrightson '13. In addition to extensive weeding, the Crew moved fencing, planted lettuce, witnessed early blossoming of the almond trees, moved cattle and even did some pig-herding. To celebrate a successful Winter gardening season, members of the Garden Crew made tea and jam, and warmed scones using an old iron oven that Ben Munger '79 salvaged.
Final Foal Training Class: On Friday morning, the students Meghan Brown '11, Kevin Jung '11, Ruby Goldberg '11 and Gabriella Rocco '14 had their last class with the foals. The students go on a week-long break and the foals will make their way back to Return to Freedom, where they will be available for adoption.
Midland 101 Interdisciplinary Camping Trip: Last Friday through Monday, Midland freshmen went on a backpacking-camping trip to the back part of Midland's property on the Manzana River with Derek Harwell '88. Other faculty members who joined for part of the trip were Hayley Anson, Cory Cramer, Ben Munger '79 and art instructors Johnny and Ashleigh Ninos. It was the first-ever backpacking trip for all but 2 students. The students learned interdisciplinary skills as they hiked, backpacked, camped, and made art in nature using stones, leaves, sticks and other "found" objects.
Love Your Library: February is Love Your Library Month. Please support Midland's Library by purchasing books on the Midland School Book Wish List.
Basketball: Boys' Varsity basketball defeated Providence Hall 57 to 42. Evan Kidd '11 led all scores with 20 points. Ted Kim '12 contributed 17 and Peter King '12 added 10 points. Midland finished the season tied for 3rd place in the Condor League. Midland will advance to the CIF post-season tournament which starts next Wednesday, February 16th.
Soccer: The Boys' Varsity soccer team ran its unbeaten streak to five matches with a 1-1 tie at Villanova and a 2-1 win at Orcutt. John Lee '11 scored his eleventh goal of the season at Villanova, and goalkeeper Martin Huerta '11 recorded nine saves. Lee scored again at Orcutt, and Sae Young Yeo '12 added his second of the year. The defense of Brian Bang '11, Irvin Alvarez '12, Charlie Lehman '13 and Emmet Yeazell '13 continued its outstanding job of preventing opponents from getting behind them as the Oaks improved to 7-4-2. The boys hope to finish off their strong season today by recapturing the Isaacson Trophy from Dunn (game is at Dunn at 4 PM) for the first time since 2000!
Midland Girls play their final game against Dunn for the Munger Cup today at Midland at 4 PM.
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.org Example: wlong@midland-school.org
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