Dear Middle School Families,
In this week’s Middle School Newsletter, you will find information about tonight’s Grade 7 & 8 Social, a reminder to Grade 8 parents about next Wednesday’s course planning and Washington trip meeting, and details about the week ahead.
Have a good weekend,
Will
The Week Ahead
Grades 7 & 8 Student Social, TONIGHT, Friday, February 10, 6:30 p.m., Its2cool, Canton—Students will enjoy the first half of the evening in the jumpy house/obstacle room, which also features arcade games, and spend the second half dancing! Contact Jacqui Pennini with any questions.
Grade 8 Upper School Course Planning and Washington, D.C. Trip Meeting, Wednesday, February 15, 7 p.m., Straus––Upper School Academic Dean Jackie Bonenfant will be joining us to guide Grade 8 parents through the process of course selection for next year. Grade 8 Dean Sharon Mathieu will present the details of the April trip to Washington, D.C. We hope that at least one parent from each Grade 8 family is able to make this important meeting.
No Classes in Observance of Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 20––When classes resume on Tuesday, we will follow a Monday schedule.
Important Reminders
Last call! Have You Shared Contact Information for Lower and Middle School Grandfriends’ Day?––In late March, invitations will be mailed to our students’ grandparents and intergenerational friends. To confirm that we have the correct addresses on file, or to share the names and addresses of those whom you’d like invited, click here. Please complete this form by Wednesday, February 15.
Add These Dates to Your Calendar
February 21 to February 24––Play Production Week
February 23––Middle School Musical Wonka Opening Night
February 24––Winter Season Nobles Day
March 2––Dr. Richard Ginsburg, author of Whose Game Is It Anyway? Dr. Ginsburg will speak to students in Thacher during the athletic period and to parents from 4-5:30 p.m. in Straus Library.
March 3 ––Parent, Faculty & Staff Spring Social
March 7––Grade 8 Congressional Focus Day
March 9––3 p.m. dismissal for Spring Vacation
March 27––Faculty Professional Day; No Classes
March 28––Classes Resume; Tuesday Schedule