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Winter St. Mark's Saturdays Will NOT Meet This Weekend
Winter SM Saturdays classes will NOT meet this Saturday, January 21. The remaining SM Saturdays for the trimester are: January 28, February 11, and February 25. As a reminder, Saturday classes meet from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m., and School Meeting begins the day at 8:40 a.m.
Endowed Chair Ceremony Tomorrow, January 20
Please remember that the Endowed Chair Ceremony will take place tomorrow, Friday, January 20, at 6:30 p.m. Chapel dress is required for this event, and all students are expected to attend. To watch a livestream of the ceremony, please click this link.
Purchase Yearbook Recognition Ads by January 31
Parents, are you looking for a way to celebrate your graduating VI Former? What better way than to purchase a recognition ad in the yearbook! There are a range of sizes and costs available—and you can design and pay for your ad all on the convenient Jostens website! Jostens has provided this pamphlet if you need more information on logistics. You can also contact a Jostens Yearbook representative here, or call 800.358.0800 if you have any questions. The deadline to purchase ads is January 31.
Academics
Semester One Closes Tomorrow, January 20
As we near the close of a term, we traditionally see an uptick in workloads and stress, so we want to remind students to make good use of their advisors, teachers, peer tutors, and prefects, as well as the many other support resources available to them here on campus. Now is a great time for students to do a final check with teachers to ensure that they are up-to-date with any missing work.
Grades for Window Two and Semester One, January 31
Grades and effort grades for Window Two and Semester One will be posted on January 31; please look for a follow-up message from the Academics Office confirming that grades are posted. Advisors will be in touch with advisee families to schedule 20-minute virtual/remote conferences beginning February 1 to review progress and feedback from the first semester.
Professional Development Day / No Classes, February 15
Classes will not meet on Wednesday, February 15, to allow faculty to engage in professional development and curriculum work. Games and other required activities will still take place in the afternoon. Boarding students should plan to be on campus as usual for any required obligations, including being in houses on Tuesday evening, February 14.
Admission
Admission and Dean's Office Announce Process for DAY Students Who Want to Be Considered for BOARDING Next Year
Our offices are in the process of making projections for the 2023—2024 school year. For all parents of DAY students currently in the III, IV, or V Form: please let us know if you would like your student to be considered for a BOARDING spot next year. (A few of you have already reached out.) There are a limited number of openings for those who may want to switch from day to boarding. We will gather all requests and review them on both a case-by-case and first-come basis.
To be considered for one of these spots, please have your family send an email or letter to Anne Behnke, Maggie Caron, and David Vachris. Written requests are due by Friday, February 17. Shortly thereafter, we will follow up with your family about your request. Please be aware that if your family decides to have a child switch to boarding, they must remain boarding throughout the tenure of their time at St. Mark's. Thank you.
To all non-graduating families: please stay tuned to next month's Inside the Pride for important information about the annual re-enrollment process. This process will take place in the second half of March during Spring Break. More details to come!
Arts
Reminder: Wick Choral Festival, January 28 and 29
St. Mark's will once again host the annual Wick Choral Festival on Friday, January 28, and Saturday, January 29, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m in the Putnam Family Arts Center. This festival is free and open to all! Performers this year will include the Marksmen and Royal Blues. More information to follow.
Community and Equity
A Message to Our Community on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
On Monday, January 16, the St. Mark's C&E Office shared this message:
St. Markers,
As we embark on our day of rest, let us not forget to honor the life and work of Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. We recognize that Dr. King’s legacy is one of devotion, compassion, and resilience, as he and the many who shared in his vision, extended nonviolent means of which to engage in a most precious quest for equality and justice.
As representatives of the Office of Community & Equity, we would like to invoke two very important messages shared by Dr. King. The first should sound very familiar as it echoes the sentiments of our school motto, Age Quod Agis: Do and Be your Best.
“Whatever your life's work is, do it well. A man/woman should do his/her job so well that the living, the dead, and the unborn could do it no better.”
May we endeavor to be so inspired to do our work well, with purpose, and centered in grace, honesty, and humility.
The second is as profound and also represents what is additionally asked of you as members of the St. Mark’s Community, that you pursue lives of consequence.
"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?”
May we also take heed of the precious and ambitious actions we can and should for others, especially those who find themselves in need of support, guidance, and conviction.
Lastly, do your best to not let this day expire without taking a moment to reflect on the ways in which you affect those around you. It is how we conduct ourselves and enact our commitments that we build our own legacies at St. Mark’s and beyond.
Reminder: Keynote Speaker for C&E Day, January 23
The Community and Equity Affairs Office is excited to announce the keynote speaker for our annual C&E Day: Darryl Bellamy!
Darryl is an international speaker, author, husband, and father who uses his experience as an entrepreneur and past student leader to help students have more fearless moments. He's collected more written student fears
than anyone in the world. He's a TEDx speaker, featured on multiple news programs, and is the owner of Fearless Inside, which has inspired thousands of students to act beyond their worries, fears, and anxiety.
Visit fearlessinside.com for more information about Darryl’s inspirational and engaging program.
Community Life and Student Engagement
Weekend Activities
Want to know what's happening this weekend? Check out the Weekend Activities Google Doc for on-campus events and trips to off-campus locations.
Sleep-in Saturday, January 21
This Saturday is a sleep-in Saturday. Students may leave campus after their last commitment on Saturday. If they wish to leave on Friday night, they may request to do so after the conclusion of the Endowed Chair Ceremony at 7:30 p.m.
Uber Eats and DoorDash Deliveries
Students are now permitted to order food deliveries from Uber Eats, DoorDash, and other third-party food delivery services if they have Uber Eats/Uber privileges. To update your child’s Uber or Uber Eats permissions, please email margaretcaron@stmarksschool.org. Please remember that deliveries may only be dropped off at the front circle. A summary of the policy can be found here.
Sign Out Reminders and Sickness
Please remember to submit Orah passes two academic days prior to departure so we have time to review them. If your Burnett (day) student is home sick, please call both Health Services and the Dean’s Office to notify us of their absence in advance. Boarding students should always go to Health Services when sick.
Lion Card Charges
Now is a good time to check-in with your student and conduct a status-check of their Lion Card fund. You can check a student's Lion Card account online. For questions about your student's Lion Card or charges on the account, please contact Liz MacArthur in the St. Mark's Business Office(lizmacarthur@stmarksschool.org). Please note that a student's Lion Card may be used for a variety of charges at St. Mark's, including: laundry, sports equipment, trips, fundraising, and music lessons. It may also be used in the Lions' Den and the Bookstore. Checking-in with your student will help avoid sticker shock!
Reminder: PanFoto Panoramic All-School Photos Available
A full-color panoramic photograph of the entire St. Mark's School community and VI Form photographs by the PanFoto Team are now available. Click here to order, and enjoy these memories for years to come! Orders placed before March 5, 2023 receive discounted pricing.
Reminder: Order Your Student's School Retake Portraits
On December 15, Coffee Pond Photography sent St. Mark's families information about ordering your student's school retake portraits. If you did not receive this information by either mail or email, please contact Coffee Pond's Customer Care Department directly for assistance at:
1.800.632.2323 ext. "0" or Lifeguards@coffeepond.com.
(Please also be sure to have your spam blocker set to accept emails from Lifeguards@coffeepond.com.)
Global Citizenship
Reminder: Partner School Exchange Applications Due February 1
St. Mark's School has Partner School Exchanges with The Grange School (coed), Christ Church Grammar School (male), and St. Hilda's Anglican School for Girls. Students participating in the Partner School Exchange program will generally live with host families, although sometimes they are placed in a dormitory at the Australian Schools. Students will participate in classes and generally live the life of a student at the partner school. Students and parents can reach out to Mr. Cifuentes or Dr. Warren for more information. Applications are due February 1, 2023.
Dates of Travel for the Australian Exchanges are: July 22—August 26, 2023
Christ Church Grammar
St. Hilda's Anglican School for Girls
Dates of Travel for the Chilean Exchange are: July 23—August 11, 2023
The Grange School
Athletics
Team of the Week: Varsity Boys' Basketball
Varsity boys' basketball is our team of the week, going 3-0 in their three matchups last week. On Wednesday, the Lions headed to Middlesex School and fought off a hot start from the home team to come away with a 52-42 win. The Lions were led by V Former Troy Miller Jr. '24 who had 12 points and five assists. On Friday evening, St. Mark's hosted an ISL matchup against Roxbury Latin. It was an intense, back-and-forth game from start to finish. Down 61-60 with 6.6 seconds to go, Sir William Morman III '24 drove to the rim and found an open Troy Miller Jr. '24 who hit the three-pointer as time expired. In the 63-61 victory, Morman III led the team with 15 points and five assists. Holderness came to Southborough on Saturday afternoon for a highly anticipated Class B matchup. St. Mark's pulled away using a tremendous second half to win 53-47. Sir William Morman III led the Lions with 28 points on seven made threes to finish the week undefeated. Varsity boys' basketball is now 5-4 on the year and 3-0 in the ISL.
Check out Troy Miller's buzzer beater here.
Student Athlete of the week: Molly Lefebvre '23
Check out Molly's OT winner here.
Alumni Spotlight: Ava Limonciello '20
Ava is a member of the Trinity University (Texas) women's basketball who recently earned the #1 ranking in the country as the team currently sits at a perfect 17-0. The team gathered 17 out of a possible 25 votes to garner the top ranking in DIII women's basketball. The Tigers are coming off a season where they finished 28-3 before falling to Amherst College in the Elite 8 of the NCAA Tournament.
Advancement
Virtual Trivia Night for Parents, January 25
Flex your St. Mark's knowledge or learn something new at a special virtual trivia night for current parents on Wednesday, January 25, at 7:00 p.m. The event will be hosted by Amy Frederick P’21, ’26. Get to know other parents in your student's Form by teaming up and challenging other Forms! A Zoom link will be shared on the morning of the event. Register here.
III Form Parent Chat, January 28
Join Head of School John C. Warren ’74 and Director of Global Citizenship Dr. Laura Appell-Warren for lunch, and hear their thoughts about the St. Mark's III Form educational journey on Saturday, January 28, at noon in Choate House, 100 St. Mark's Circle, Southborough, MA 01772. Register here.
Luncheon in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, February 2
Join Head of School John C. Warren ’74, fellow parents, and alumni for a luncheon in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida on Thursday, February 2, at noon in the Vineyard Room at Seasons 52. Register here.
Around the Quad
SALE at the Online School Store
Looking for a St. Mark's gift and can't make it campus? Shop the online St. Mark's School store here. For the month of January, receive 20 percent off performance wear. Plus, orders totaling $50 or more receive free shipping. Happy shopping!
For More on What's Happening Inside the Pride
Check out photos from campus on our School's SmugMug page.
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