Middle School Newsletter - March 31, 2021

Updates

• Have questions about items in the store? Click here to schedule a 15-minute consultation. Don’t have time to make an appointment? Feel free to email me with any questions, and I will be happy to make suggestions for your next purchase.
• Check out the Last Chance Spirit Wear section of the School Store website. With extremely limited quantities left, these sale items won’t last long.

Restock Alert!

• We are working with our vendors to restock girls’ and boys’ shorts and the Youth Gildan Husky logo tee. More inventory should arrive in the next few weeks. Check out the Restock Alert tab for items that have been recently restocked.
• See the links below for updated inventory in youth medium, large and x-large hoodies.
  • Champion Youth Eco Powerblend Hoody, navy and grey
  • Champion Youth Eco Powerblend Crewneck, navy and grey
  • Badger Grey Youth Performance Fleece Hooded Sweatshirt
  • Jerzees Youth NuBlend Hoody, navy, ash or white 

How do I make an exchange or return?

• Please contact Adrienne Robinson within 30 days of your original purchase.
• Exchanges may be made for the same item in a different size or for an item of equal value.
• We are happy to issue a refund for items that did not work for you.

UPDATES AND REMINDERS FROM BEFORE SPRING BREAK

Grade 8 Alcohol and Drug Awareness Week

During the week of April 5-9, Drug and Alcohol Educator Brenda Conlan will be meeting virtually with our eighth grade students, during their history classes, to discuss topics related to drug and alcohol awareness. These lessons will be delivered in a developmentally appropriate manner.

On Tuesday, April 6, at 9 a.m., eighth grade parents are invited to join Brenda using this Google Meet Link for a virtual presentation on the adolescent brain, vaping, and the importance of delaying drug and alcohol usage. Brenda’s parent presentation will be recorded for parents who are unable to attend live. For more information on Brenda Conlan, please go to her website at  https://www.brendaconlan.com. Please contact John Magner if you have questions.

Athletics Update

As previously noted, the new guidelines for shared equipment opens up additional options for Middle School. We also have limitations of our class schedule (which is now even more tied to our Upper School schedule), the availability of coaches who are also teachers and advisors, and space. We will follow the plan below for the first three weeks after spring break, then re-evaluate:

• We will use two of our four afternoon flex blocks (the other two are for capstones/wellness and clubs); there will be 40 minutes of athletic time.
• We will follow the same safety protocols for shared equipment as the Upper School — wearing masks at all times; sanitizing hands before and after; sanitizing the ball/equipment every 15 minutes.
• Students will fill out a survey tomorrow to select one of the following options for Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:20-3 p.m.:
  • Remain in advisory rooms for study hall and extra help.
  • Participate in conditioning and agility drills on the lower field and track — combining the two options they have had this winter.
  • Play “ultimate handball” on the turf field — this is a team sport that many of our students may remember from Lower School P.E. class; It is a fast-paced game that combines elements of basketball, hockey, football and soccer.

During our morning and afternoon break times, students may also share equipment (play catch, kick a ball, etc.) using the same safety protocols. Clubs will continue to meet on Fridays; students will have the opportunity to propose sport-specific clubs (e.g. tennis).

Course Selection for 2020-2021 (students in sixth and seventh grades)

Course selection will take place the week of April 19. I will be sharing complete details that week and will have Q&A sessions with students and with parents. You are welcome to review the Middle School Program Guide in advance.