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NEW YEAR REMINDERS
The school year is off to a great start! Please note the following: - There will be no classes on Thursday, September 5 in observance of Rosh Hashanah.
- The afternoon buses depart at 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday and at 3:10 p.m. on Fridays. Late buses depart at 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and at 5:10 p.m. on Fridays. Click here for late bus arrival times and locations.
- School directories were distributed to every student during the first week of school. If you have not seen it yet, please check your child's backpack.
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CMP UPDATE
The Naylor Building Officially Opens
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Irv Naylor (left) watches as his wife, Diane, cuts the ribbon to officially open The Naylor Building to the delight of Headmaster Charlie Britton, members of the Naylor Family, and the Upper School community.
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After a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open The Naylor Building on the first day of school, students and faculty are settling into the new spaces. One of the many exciting things in the building is a student-designed electronic information board in the lobby which displays lots of STEM related news as well as up-to-date weather data.
The new road in front of the Edward St. John Center has been completed and is being used for student drop-off and pick-up. Please remember to drive slowly on that road because students are walking in the area. Meanwhile, construction continues on The Edward St. John Student Center and is on track to open in January or February.
The new bus lot made its debut this week and it is working out very well. Please note that this area can be used for parking after 4:00 p.m.
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BACK-TO-SCHOOL JAM FEST
Make Your Reservations Now
Mark your calendar for McDonogh's second Back-to-School Jam Fest, a kick-off to the school year planned for Friday, September 20. Rat Pack, a popular, three-piece rock and blues band, will perform from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on the parking lot outside of the Burck Center lobby. Join the McDonogh community for a tailgate-style picnic of hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, pasta salad, soda, and water. Bring your own dessert, chairs, and blankets, and enjoy the outdoor concert. A moon bounce, face painting, and kiddie tattoos will be available for the younger kids. This event is free, but reservations are required for dinner. Please click here to sign up for the JamFest dinner. |
WELCOME NEW FACULTY AND STAFF
Please join us in welcoming McDonogh's eighteen new faculty and staff members who come from near and far.
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Stephen J. Abrams '09 - Admissions Associate
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Kate Adair - Oliver-MacMullan Intern - US
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Meredith Bower - Associate Director of Communications
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Sara Ann Carchidi - LS Technology
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Mary Beth Creed '02 - Physical Education/Coaching
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Jenny Davis - US Part-Time English Teacher
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Jonna Gilbert-Wahle - MS Language Arts
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Shea Hilgartner - Alumni Assistant
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Emily Huston - Kindergarten Associate Teacher
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Liz Irvine - MS Band Teacher
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Fangfang Ma - LS Chinese Language
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Katye McNulty '07 - LS - Prefirst Associate Teacher
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Joe McMullan - Oliver-MacMullan Intern - MS
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Kathryn A. O'Neill - MS Social Studies Teacher
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Michael Powell - MS Social Studies Teacher
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Emily Rockefeller - US English Teacher
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Margaret Sullivan - LS - Fourth Grade Teacher
- Lea Ward - Reunion Giving Coordinator
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PICTURE DAYS
September 18-20
Legacy Photographers will take pictures of ALL students (including seniors) for ID cards, the yearbook, as well as optional portrait packages, September 18-20. Each student will receive a picture day flier and payment envelope which must be completed and returned on picture day whether you are ordering portrait packages or not; completed forms are used to identify students for the yearbook.
Picture Day Schedule:
· Wednesday, September 18 - Middle School Students
· Thursday, September 19 - Upper School, Kindergarten, Prefirst, First and
Second Grades
· Friday, September 20 - Upper School, Third and Fourth Grades
All students MUST wear special dress. Lower School children may wear sneakers. Middle and upper schoolers are not required to wear blazers all day, just for photos. The make-up day is Tuesday, October 15. |
FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL
Save the Date: Saturday, October 5
On Saturday, October 5, the MPA will host a family-friendly Fall Harvest Festival on campus. The event will take place from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the soccer field next to the Roots Farm and will include music, food, and fun, as well as a stuff-a-bus for the Maryland Food Bank. More details will be coming soon! |
ATHLETIC SCHEDULES
Visit the www.mcdonogh.org calendar to get the Athletic Department's latest updates on game times, locations, and cancellations. You can also call the Athletic Hotline at 443-544-7140 (This is a new number!).
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MCDONOGH GOLF CLASSIC
Registration Ends September 13
The 38th Annual McDonogh Classic will take place Monday, September 23 at The Suburban Club in Baltimore. Join us for lunch, golf, 19th Hole Happy Hour, and much more. For more information and to register online, visit www.mcdonogh.org/events. This year's auction will feature items such as: Ravens tickets, a Brick Bodies gym membership, a Hot Air hair blow out, a gift certificate to RA Sushi, and Sheldon & Sons painters for a day. If you would like to donate auction items, please contact Katie Blaha '05 at kblaha@mcdonogh.org or 443-544-7058. 2013 Golf Classic Raffle McDonogh's Alumni Association is selling raffle tickets ($20 each) to win your choice of three fantastic golf packages! The winner may choose two tickets to the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, two tickets to attend the Masters Practice Round at Augusta National, or two tickets to the 2014 U.S. Open Golf Tournament. Become a Sponsor Each year, we encourage individuals or businesses to participate in the outing by becoming a sponsor. There are four different levels from which to choose. Sponsorship of the outing is tax-deductible and is a meaningful way to support the Alumni Association and its various endeavors within the McDonogh community. For more information, visit www.mcdonogh.org/events.
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"LIKE" MCDONOGH ON FACEBOOK
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Compliance Notice
This announcement is to serve as formal notification that McDonogh School, in accordance with 40CFR Part 763, has conducted an inspection of asbestos containing materials in all of our buildings. Damaged or potentially damaged materials discovered during this inspection have been corrected by removal or re- encapsulation. A written report of findings and corrective actions can be reviewed during school hours. For more information, contact Steve Simmers, Director of Facilities, at 443-544-7081.
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SEE IT ON THE WEB
Remember, you can always download high-resolution photos directly from any photo essay posted on McDonogh's website. Click the "save" button beneath the image to transfer a copy to your computer.
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LOWER SCHOOL
Aquapalooza Tomorrow Once again this year, Lower School students will be rewarded for their summer reading -- a collected grand total of 3,250 books! Tomorrow afternoon they will celebrate at Aquapalooza, where kids can race through sprinklers, jump about in a moonbounce, slip down small-to-tall water slides, and glide down a 22-foot inflatable slide. Mrs. Lidston will dress up as Monster University's "Mike," and students may come to school wearing green clothing of their choice (the color of Mike!) Remember to send bathing suits, towels, and sunscreen for these wet events. Please note that the date of Aquapalooza was changed from September 6 in recognition of the two days of Rosh Hashanah celebrated by a number of our families. The date of Birthday Friday, celebrated in grades 1-4, has also been changed -- from September 6 to September 13. Morning Arrival - 7:55 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. Please do not drop children off at the Lower School prior to 7:55 a.m. Teachers may not be in their classrooms at this time and we cannot guarantee safe supervision of children. AfterCare Program Reminder: if your child will be participating in the Lower School AfterCare Program directed by George Webb and Kate Hailstone, please remember to send in your registration form and the $40 deposit required for both full-time and part-time students. Checks should be made payable to McDonogh School. Back-to-School Night Agenda Lower School Back-to-School Night is scheduled for Thursday, September 12.
7:00 to 7:45 p.m. Kindergarten, prefirst, and first grade parents visit their children's homerooms, while second, third, and fourth grade parents visit the special subject teachers of their choice.
8:00 to 8:30 p.m. Headmaster Charlie Britton and Head of Lower School Noreen Lidston will address Lower School parents in the theatre.
8:45-9:30 p.m. Kindergarten, prefirst, and first grade parents visit special subject teachers, while second, third, and fourth grade parents visit their children's homerooms.
Uniform Exchange While you are on campus for Back-to-School Night, visit the LS Uniform Exchange in the lobby of Elderkin Hall. The clothing is free for the taking. If you have any outgrown McDonogh uniforms to donate, there is a drop-off box in the alcove on the right before entering the Lower School library.
Blazers Needed for Upcoming Events
Kindergarten, Prefirst, and First Grade Chapel, Tuesday, September 10
Lower School Assembly, Tuesday, September 17
Parents Association Meeting The first Lower School MPA meeting will be held on Thursday, September 12 at 8:30 a.m. in the Kelly Center. Subsequent meetings will be held in Bowman House on Shell Drive. All are welcome to attend. For those who cannot attend, minutes from the meetings are posted online. Parent Get-Togethers Connect with parents of your child's classmates. Invitations to the following fall parent get-togethers are being sent via email.
Kindergarten (Hood) - hosted by Judy and Thomas Kelly, Friday, October 4
Kindergarten (Richter) - hosted by Brandy and David Dopkin, Saturday,October 26
Kindergarten (Schmidt) - hosted by Allison and Matt Katula, date TBD
Prefirst - hosted by Danielle and Laurence Oster, Friday, September 27
First Grade - date and hosts TBD
Second Grade - hosted by Andi and Brian Resnick and Erin and Ryan Kaufman, Saturday, October 19
Third Grade - date and hosts TBD
Fourth Grade - hosted by Philippa and Russell Shiels, Friday, October 18 |
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Drop-off and Pick-up: Middle School students may be dropped off in front of Allan Building, St. John Student Center or the R-L Athletic Center. Consider using Lamborn Road as traffic is lighter than on Shell Road. Please note: there is NO PARKING on the circle at the R-L Center. Please use the parking lot while waiting for your children in the afternoon. Back-to-School Night
Back-to-School Night for parents of fifth and sixth grade students is Monday, September 9. Back-to-School Night for parents of seventh and eighth graders is Tuesday, September 10. Both programs begin in the Ceres M. Horn Theatre at 7:00 p.m. and will conclude at approximately 9:30 p.m. Honor Code Assembly Middle School students should wear special dress (including shoes) to school on Friday, September 13 for the Honor Code Assembly. Eighth Grade Picture Day The eighth grade will be on their annual Bay Trip on picture day. Eighth grade students will have their pictures taken on the make-up picture day on Tuesday, October 15. Parents Association Meeting The first Middle School MPA meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 11 at 8:30 a.m. in Bowman House. All are welcome to attend. For those who cannot attend, minutes from the meetings are posted online. Parent Get-Togethers Connect with parents of your child's classmates. Invitations to the following fall parent get-togethers are being sent via email. Fifth Grade - hosted by Lisa and Rich Rapuano on Friday, October 11
Sixth Grade - hosted by Kristin and Todd Henry on Saturday, October 26
Seventh Grade - hosted by Cristin and Timothy Kline on Friday, October 11
Eighth Grade - hosted by Donna and Walton Pearson on Friday, October 4 |
UPPER SCHOOL
Morning Drop-off Upper School students may be dropped off in front of Allan Building, St. John Student Center or the R-L Athletic Center. Please consider using Lamborn Road as traffic is lighter than on Shell Road.
Honor Convocation Students must wear special dress on Tuesday, September 10 for the Upper School Honor Convocation.
Back-to-School Night Please mark your calendar for Back-to-School Night on Wednesday, September 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the Ceres M. Horn Theatre. Junior Pin Ceremony Parents with children in the Class of 2015 are cordially invited to attend the Junior Pin Ceremony on Thursday, October 3 at 8:00 p.m. in the Ceres M. Horn Theatre. A dinner for juniors will be served in Lamborn Hall at 6:30 p.m., and students are expected to be in special dress for the occasion, which honors their new status as upperclassmen.
Senior Portraits It is time for members of the Class of 2014 to have their senior portraits taken. One option is yearbook photographer Legacy Studios, who will be on campus to take portraits Monday, September 30 and Tuesday, October 8 in the Black Box Theatre. Sign-up instructions will be given to students. Senior portraits are due to the yearbook office before winter break in December. Guidelines for submitting photos will be available in the next issue of Parent News.
Parents Association MeetingThe first Upper School MPA meeting will be held on Thursday, September 19 at 8:30 a.m. in Bowman House. All are welcome to attend. For those who cannot attend, minutes from the meetings are posted online. Parent Get-Togethers Connect with parents of your child's classmates. Invitations to the following fall parent get-togethers are being sent via email. Ninth Grade - hosted by Randi Hyatt at the Mules Headmaster's House, Friday, September 27
Tenth Grade - hosted by Arthur Adler, Saturday, September 28
Eleventh Grade - hosted by Jeanette and Parker Rockefeller, Saturday,
September 21
Twelfth Grade - hosted by Jill and Mark Bloom, Saturday, September 7 College Kick-Off for Juniors All members of the Class of 2015 and at least one parent or guardian are expected to attend the Junior College Kick-Off on Sunday, September 29 at 4:00 p.m. in the Horn Theatre. College Counseling Information for Seniors Save These Dates: - Thursday. September 6: Last day to register for the October 5 SAT before late fees apply
- Saturday, September 21: ACT (McDonogh is a test site)
- Thursday, October 3: Last day to register for the November 2 SAT before late fees apply
Good Dates for College Visits: - Friday, September 27: No school for seniors and no homework weekend
- Monday, November 4: No school (AIMS conference for faculty)
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