Friday, 11 December 2009
Greetings Upper School Parents:
Since we have reached the mid-term mark for the Second Trimester and Winter Break is now in sight (along with chilly weather and snow flurries to match), I thought I would send a quick reminder of initiatives and programs at work here in the Upper School.
The Student Government has planned and is facilitating one of the most successful, most purposeful spirit weeks EVER! Charity Challenge, which lasts the full two weeks leading up to Winter Break, has united the support for charitable organizations with spirited and creative competition between students in cross grade-level teams. With events varying from puzzle solving to a coin drive to dodge ball, students compete in support of one of the following four charities: House of Bread, Daybreak, St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and World Wildlife Fund for Nature. Charity Challenge has brought energy, purpose, and down-right excitement to what otherwise might have been a chilly two weeks.
Of note for next week, there is a one-day canned food drive scheduled for Tuesday, 15 December, so in the interest of supporting this vibrant Student Government initiative, please encourage your child to bring in canned goods next week.
Upper school teachers recently convened a subcommittee to research and assess three hot-button topical issues in the Upper School: homework load, academic schedule, and stress. Students (and teachers) will complete a survey early next week to collect data relating to better understanding these important issues. I will keep you informed of the discussions and progress of this subcommittee.
Winter mid-term comments, effort marks, and grades will be available via MyBackpack next Friday in the late afternoon, allowing for students and their Academic Advisors to review them first during advisory meetings. Next Friday is also the winter advisory lunch, during which individual Advisory Groups might elect to go off campus for lunch. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s Academic Advisor.
The school day concludes next Friday with the traditional All-School Sing in the Lane Gymnasium. If you have not previously experienced it, observing the “all-school shout” rendition of the Twelve Days of Christmas is an MVS event unlike any other!
Best wishes, stay warm, and hope to see you soon.
With sincere regards,
Sam Wagner, Head of Upper School
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