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A MESSAGE FROM KIRSTEN
While students, parents, and faculty all dream of the coming summer, the halls of Allan suddenly become too quiet and we at school eagerly await the return of the kids. This will be the last Upper School Parent Newsletter until September. I wish your family a peaceful summer filled with some fantastic memories of good books, exciting adventures, and quiet moments. We are so lucky to have your children as part of the McDonogh Upper School--thank you for sharing them with us. You can expect to hear from us throughout the summer with information for 2013-2014, and student schedules will be sent the first week in August.
Please take a few moments to read all the information covered in this edition.
Warmly,
Kirsten
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| UPPER SCHOOL DATES TO NOTE
May 23: Memorial Day Service
(Special dress required for all students)
May 24: Cardboard Boat Race and last day of Upper School classes (Free dress)
June 3: Athletic Awards Night, 7:00 p.m., Horn Theatre
June 4: Prom
June 7: Baccalaureate and Commencement Ceremonies
Remember, you can always access up-to-date information on events and activities for the Upper School on our calendar at www.mcdonogh.org.
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IMPORTANT DATES FOR SENIORS
Commencement Rehearsal Monday, June 3, 2:00 to 3:30 p.m., Childs Memorial Terrace Prom Tuesday, June 4, 8:00 p.m to 12:00 a.m., M&T Bank Stadium, followed by the After-Prom party at Dave and Buster's at Arundel Mills Mall Baccalaureate Service Friday, June 7 at 9:15 a.m., Ceres M. Horn Theatre (Seniors must report to Tagart Chapel by 8:45 a.m.) Commencement Friday, June 7, 10:00 a.m., Childs Memorial Terrace
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STEWART SENIOR HONORS RECITAL
The 20th Annual Stewart Senior Honors Recital, set for Friday, May 31 at 7:00 p.m. in the Ceres M. Horn Theatre, will showcase the talents of three members of the Class of 2013: Tommy Chabbott, Dana Dreyfuss, and Megan Margraff. The Stewart Recital was established in 1993 by Drs. James and Brenda Stewart and their daughter, Caroline Stewart Oberle '93, in recognition of McDonogh's outstanding dance, theatre, and music programs. All are welcome.
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SOPHOMORE ORATORY CONTEST
Hosted by Master of Ceremonies Scott Sinnott, the 33rd Annual Sophomore Oratory Contest featured speeches by five finalists on Tuesday, May 14. Sara Sinno spoke passionately about the importance of hunting. Andrea Floersheimer criticized the messages that Disney princesses send to young girls. Sophie Raim voiced support for worldwide feminism. Nate Rapuano addressed the role of affirmative action in education. Contest judges selected Nate Rapuano as recipient of the Oratory Award and Sophie Raim as Runner-up. |
SPRING TERM EXAMS
For planning purposes, please note the following schedule for spring term exams: Tuesday, May 28 8:45 a.m.: All Math 1:00 p.m.: All English Wednesday, May 29 8:45 a.m.: All History Thursday, May 30 8:45 a.m.: All Science Friday, May 31 8:45 a.m.: All Language |
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TEXTBOOK BUYBACK
Representatives from Follett will be available to buy back textbooks on Thursday, May 30 and Friday, May 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the lobby of the Kiplinger Library. Students will receive a check for their books. If you have any question, contact Jersey Frederick at jfrederick@mcdonogh.org.
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READ WITH US 2013
This summer, all Upper School students and faculty will read the New York Times Bestseller and 2012 National Book Award Winner for Fiction, The Round House by Louise Erdrich.
"One of the most revered novelists of our time-a brilliant chronicler of Native-American life--Louise Erdrich ... transports readers to the Ojibwe reservation in North Dakota. It is an exquisitely told story of a boy on the cusp of manhood who seeks justice and understanding in the wake of a terrible crime that upends and forever transforms his family. Riveting and suspenseful...Erdrich's The Round House is a page-turning masterpiece of literary fiction--at once a powerful coming-of-age story, a mystery, and a tender, moving novel of family, history, and culture." --Amazon.com
Students may read (any format) or listen to the audiobook. When school begins in the fall, senior students will facilitate activities.
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NINTH AND TENTH GRADE CLASS TRIP
Registration Deadline Tomorrow
On Wednesday, June 5, freshmen and sophomores will be spending the day at Kings Dominion amusement park in Doswell, Virginia. The cost to students is $60, which will cover the charter buses and admittance to the park. View the permission slip for more details. If your child did not register for the trip but would like to attend, please contact Ninth Grade Dean Alex Gardner, agardner@mcdonogh.org or Tenth Grade Dean Joe Bakewell, jbakewell@mcdonogh.org by Wednesday, May 22. |
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JUNIORS REQUIRED TO ATTEND SENIOR PROJECT PRESENTATIONS
Parents, please remember that juniors are required to attend senior project presentations on Thursday, May 30 from 12:30 p.m. to about 2:00 p.m. Attendance will be taken. This is a wonderful opportunity for juniors to get ideas for their own senior projects. The presentations are often entertaining, educational, and fun. Students may wear appropriate free dress.
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COMMENCEMENT DVD ORDERS
Parents of seniors, if you are interested in ordering a professionally videotaped copy of the 2013 commencement ceremony, please view the order form for details.
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MERCHANT OF VENICE PERFORMANCE
The Institute for Shakespeare and Renaissance Studies, McDonogh School, and the McDonogh Theatre Lab is proud to announce a production of William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice. Arguably one of the most controversial plays ever written, Merchantcontinues to raise penetrating questions about racism, religion, and justice. Join a group of thirteen students performing two different casts for four performances over a single weekend, and share the culmination of two years of study and rehearsal. Performances will take place on Saturday and Sunday, June 1 and 2 at 3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the Osborne Black Box Theatre, The Clarence A. Burck Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are $5 and will be available at the door. Seating is limited. For more information, please contact Kevin Costa at 410-581-4796 or kcosta@mcdonogh.org . |
COMMUNITY SERVICE UPDATE
Class of 2014 A quick reminder that all service hours must be done and all forms turned in to Mrs. Ford by August 1, 2013 for the class of 2014. Please remember that seniors who have not completed their community service by this date will not be allowed to participate in athletics and extracurricular activities until their hours are finished. In addition, the College Counseling Office will not release transcripts to colleges until the community service requirement is completed. If you have any questions, please contact Heather Ford at hford@mcdonogh.org. Summer Opportunities As the school year draws to a close many students are planning on spending some of their time this summer engaged in service learning opportunities. Mrs. Ford has a list of suggestions available for students looking for ideas. Students can volunteer in the Roots garden throughout the summer right here on campus and earn up to 15 hours of service. Students who are interested can visit the Roots page on the McDonogh website. Where are the forms? Please note that the community service forms are not available on the website. Students should check with Mrs. Ford before beginning any service project to gain approval for their work. At that time, Mrs. Ford will send out both the Agency form and the Student Evaluation form. The Agency form is filled out by the placement to account for the student's hours. The Student Evaluation form is for the student to reflect on their service and it is signed by their McDonogh advisor. A contract form is no longer required as contacting Mrs. Ford, either by email or through the community service link on their personal page, is all that is necessary for approval. |
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FREE BOOK SHELF FOR TEXTBOOKS
If your student no longer needs his/her textbooks and does not plan to sell them, please consider placing them on the FREE BOOK SHELF outside the Kiplinger Upper School Library
for others to use. Students may also take books that they need. This FREE BOOK SHELF will be available all summer.
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FALL TEAMS START DATES
Varsity Football candidates ONLY report to practice on Monday, August 5. If a ninth grade boy wants to try out for the varsity team, he must report on August 5.
All other boys sports (jv football, soccer, cross country, water polo) begin on Monday, August 12.
All girls sports begin on Thursday, August 15.
Some coaches may decide to begin after the OFFICIAL start date, and you will receive that sport-specific information later this spring.
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PROM AND AFTER PROM
Juniors and seniors (and their guests) are invited to this year's Prom, hosted by the Class of 2013. Chaperoned by Upper School faculty and McDonogh Security, the prom will be held on the club level at M&T Bank Stadium from 8:00 p.m. to midnight. A photo booth and formal photography will be available.
Tickets are $45 per person for juniors and all guests; senior tickets are FREE! All guests must be registered with the school. Dress is semi-formal. All Prom guests are expected to attend the After-Prom event, hosted and chaperoned by the MPA, at Dave & Buster's (Arundel Mills) from midnight to 3:00 a.m. The event is FREE! Students are responsible for transportation to M&T Bank Stadium. At the end of the prom, McDonogh buses will transport students from M&T Bank Stadium to Dave & Buster's. At 3:00 a.m., McDonogh buses will transport students back to McDonogh's Eagle parking lot in front of the Rollins-Luetkemeyer Athletic Center. Students should make arrangements to be picked up at McDonogh or make prior arrangements to leave a car at McDonogh. Students may not drive to or from Dave & Buster's (special exceptions, contact Jersey Frederick at jfrederick@mcdonogh.org). If you are interested in helping with the After-Prom or donating prizes for the After-prom, please contact Jeanette Rockefeller at jandprock@aol.com.
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COLLEGE COUNSELING CORNER
Important Upcoming Dates
June 1: SAT Testing, McDonogh is a test site.
June 3: Mock Interview program for juniors, details to follow
June 8: ACT Testing, McDonogh is not a test site
June 15: Junior College List due in Family Connection
Information for Juniors: Summer Application Workshops
If you are interested in motivating your child to get a head start on applications this summer, please consider the College Counseling Office's Summer Application Workshops: Session I is July 29 - August 1, 4:00-6:15 p.m.; Session II is August 19 - 22, 6:00- 8:15 p.m. Call Ms. Davidson for more information or view the program flyer.
Summer Opportunities
There is a big folder of wonderful summer opportunities in the College Counseling Office.
New Information on Family Connection New scholarship opportunities have been posted on Family Connection. For more details on scholarships, off-campus college programs, and other opportunities, please log onto Family Connection. |
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