Monday, 11 April 2011
Greetings Upper School Parents:
We have had a busy and productive first week of the Spring Trimester. Here are some reminders of activities, events, and initiatives underway here in the Upper School.
Immersion Open House is this Wednesday, 13 April from 7:00-8:30PM in the Lane Gym and Lofino Atrium. Since Immersion represents the pinnacle of MVS’ commitment to experiential learning, please feel free to bring and invite neighbors, friends, and relatives to attend this signature MVS event, celebrating the student accomplishments and experiences from Immersion 2011.
Last week, the Student Government leaders and I facilitated a preliminary discussion (including students and teachers) on the topic of MVS student traits of character. This conversation will evolve into an MVS-wide conversation, seeking the involvement of many segments of the MVS community. I invite you to attend an evening forum for parents on Monday, 25 April beginning at 7:00PM in the Truslow Upper School Commons. Peter Benedict and I look forward to hearing your feedback, while also providing you with details about this exciting school-wide initiative. I look forward to seeing you there.
The Spring upper school Course Scheduling Day for grades 8-11, will occur Thursday (4:00 - 7:30PM) and Friday (8:00AM – 4:00PM), 21 and 22 April. An e.mail will be sent later today with the weblink for scheduling on-line a convenient time to meet with your child’s Academic Advisor to review and confirm her or his courses for the 2011-12 academic year. The traditional Bump-Up Day for the Class of 2015 (allowing for current 8th grade students to visit and experience upper school classes) will occur on Friday, 13 May. Details to follow.
We have had a number of student visitors shadowing students in the Upper School. If your daughter or son has a friend interested in learning more about MVS, including visiting and experiencing classes, please have them contact our Admissions Office to arrange for a school visit.
All upper school letters and reminders are also posted to my MVS Blog (http://wagnersmvsblog.blogspot.com/), where I invite your suggestions, comments, and continuing support. With the long-awaited arrival of April showers and warmer weather, the burgeoning of Spring, in all its grandeur, cannot be far behind. I look forward to seeing you in bleachers or on the sidelines at an MVS athletic event soon.
With sincere regards,
Sam Wagner
Head of Upper School
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