Posts by Meg Sacks
Submit Questions and RSVP for Parents’ Association Meeting (August 26)
Tuesday, August 26 8:15 a.m. NEW Location – Steve Williams Library RSVP Learn about the PA, ask questions, and get to know school leadership. Beville Anderson, Head of Lower School Carley Baggs, Assistant Head of Lower School Ashley Madsen, Director of Pre-Primary and Auxiliary Programs All parents are members of the PA!
Read MoreCamp Create Embraces the Outdoors with “Nature Explorers” Theme
Children at Camp Create had an exciting time this past week and a half as they embraced the outdoors through the camp’s “Nature Explorers” theme. Each day was filled with hands-on, age-appropriate activities designed to spark curiosity and creativity while helping campers connect with the natural world around them. Campers made bird feeders, planted grass…
Read MoreMeet Your Teacher Morning (August 13)
Wednesday, August 13 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Meet Your Teacher Morning is a time for parents and students to explore their new classroom and meet their new homeroom teacher. Families will receive their carpool tag, printed calendar, backpack tag, and students’ spirit shirt (that can be worn on Fridays). All students should be accompanied by an…
Read MoreNew Parent Orientation (August 11)
New Parent Orientation (parents only) August 11 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Lori Schiavone Commons New Parent Orientation is designed for parents of newly enrolled students to become acquainted with our school community, its expectations, and routines. It is an adult-only event, and all new parents are encouraged to attend. Parents enrolling a new sibling are…
Read MoreSt. Mark’s Campus Uniform FAQs
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Read MoreCamp Create Kicks Off with “Ooey Gooey Fun!”
The first two weeks of Camp Create brought hands-on learning and creativity for over 100 rising ELP 2 through kindergarten students. The theme, “Ooey Gooey Fun!”, guided a variety of sensory-based activities designed to spark curiosity and engagement. Campers explored messy materials through projects such as painting with spaghetti, making slime and oobleck, and creating…
Read MoreSip, Sip, Hooray First Day Coffee (August 14)
Thursday, August 14 8:00 – 8:30 a.m. Lori Schiavone Commons After dropping off your children on the first day of school, all parents are invited to stop by the Lori Schiavone Commons for a celebratory cup of coffee and a chance to mingle with fellow parents.
Read MoreWelcome Back Family Chapel (August 15)
Friday, August 15 Grades 1-5 Students and Families 8:25 a.m. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Join your child(ren) for Chapel as we celebrate and praise God for the start of a new school year!
Read MoreBack to School Open House + Parents’ Night Out (August 21)
Thursday, August 21 (Adults Only) 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. **Afternoon Eagles Closes at 5:00 p.m.** Open House (two time slots to choose from) During the Back to School Open House we invite parents to engage with their child(ren)’s teacher and gain valuable insights and expectations for the school year. There are two time slots available, allowing parents to visit…
Read MoreFifth Grade Student Orientation (August 13)
Wednesday, August 13 8:00 a.m. Fifth Grade Classroom Students will learn about the many leadership opportunities for fifth grade, upcoming retreats and field trips, and more. During orientation, fifth grade parents are invited to mingle and enjoy coffee in the Lori Schiavone Commons. Following orientation, parents will join their children at 8:30 a.m. to meet…
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