Dear Middle School Families,
After such a long break, I was feeling pretty nervous last Sunday night. I feared that there would be a rather slow start as faculty and students worked to readjust to structure, regain momentum, and achieve “flow.” But no wonder why it’s often said that time spent worrying is time wasted because this week, the Middle School was in it to win it! Faculty held over 100 parent/teacher conferences, each class I observed was as engaged and focused as ever, our spring athletes hit the practice fields in stride, and our Math Team completed their fifth and final meet with their highest showing yet — 2nd place! We are heading into April full speed ahead. Onward!
Sincerely,
Nancy
News and Announcements
Congratulations Math Team! Congratulations to Abe, Jonah, Andrew, Justin, Hailey, Tommy, Max, Melany, Ryan, Kenzie, Omar, Scarlett, Nina, Laurie, and Sebastian for their fantastic showing at yesterday’s math meet in Norwood. Our team placed 2nd and Melany, Justin and Abe earned perfect scores!
ERB Testing week of April 29—We will administer the ERB’s Comprehensive Testing Program (CTP) to all students the week of April 29. Each grade will complete all testing in one day: Monday, April 29 (Grade 6); Tuesday, April 30 (Grade 7), and Thursday, May 2 (Grade 8); Friday. There is no test preparation needed except for ensuring that students’ Chromebooks are charged and that they’ve had a full night of sleep before their testing date.
The Week Ahead
Worcester Model United Nations Conference, Clark University is Cancelled.
Weekly Speech Practice—Tuesday, April 2, 4-5:30 p.m., Thacher
Speech Practice Party in preparation for Oak Hill Middle School—Thursday, April 4, 4–5:30 p.m., Thacher
Oak Hill Middle School Speech Tournament—Sunday, April 7, 8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Reminders
Important messages for Grade 8 Parents:
D.C. Info Night—Click here to watch a video of the presentation regarding the class trip to Washington, D.C.
US Tours for Grade 8 Parents — Paul Rebuck, Director of Enrollment, is offering a few times (Tuesday, April 16—1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.; Thursday, April 18—8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.) for current Grade 8 parents to talk about the Upper School and tour the campus. If you are interested in attending please RSVP to Nina Panarese.
Add These Dates to Your Calendar
Grade 8 Parent Meeting with Upper School Administration, Wednesday, April 10
Giving Day! Thursday, April 11
No Homework Weekend, Friday, April 12
No Classes in observance of Patriots’ Day, Monday, April 15
No Homework Weekend, Friday, April 12
No Homework Weekend, Friday, April 19—Happy Easter and Passover to those who are celebrating!
Grade 7 Field Trip, Monday, April 22
MS Parents’ Association Book Club, Tuesday, April 23
Parent Coffee: Math Department, Tuesday, April 30
Foley Speech Tournament, Sunday, May 5
MS After School Program
The After School Program is available Monday to Friday from dismissal until 5:45 p.m. The Middle School ASP is open Monday through Friday—Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 3:30–5:45 p.m.; and Wednesday and Friday from 2–5:45 p.m. (unless otherwise noted on the Milton Academy Calendar). The program closes promptly at 5:45 p.m. If you are unable to pick up your child by this time please notify rebecca_veira@milton.edu or call 617-898-2537. Students who have not been picked up by 5:45 p.m. will be escorted to Cox Library by an ASP teacher where they can wait for rides.
