Making Headlines: A Message from the College Office

Over the last few weeks, we emailed junior parents with information about standardized testing and test preparation for this year. For students who completed the diagnostic SAT and ACT testing that we mailed home over the summer, we wrote with recommendations about which test to pursue based on their results and the appropriate test prep course to consider taking. For students who did not complete the diagnostic testing, we wrote with the recommendation that they consider pursuing the SAT, in addition to taking on-campus practice tests (offered once a month on Sundays) to determine which test is the best fit. 

Please visit the College Office Mailings Page to access the Class of 2020 College Counseling Calendar, to read more about standardized testing, our test prep courses for the SAT and the ACT offered on campus by Advantage Testing, and to access the Permission Form. If you would like your student to enroll in either the SAT or ACT course, please discuss this matter with him or her, and then either email the permission form to twhite@mxschool.edu or fax it to (978) 402-1401. We do need written confirmation from you before your child begins the course. The deadline for registration is Saturday, September 29th for the SAT Prep Course and Friday, November 16th for the ACT Prep Course. If you have any questions about the course or individual tutoring, please contact Sam Bigelow at sbigelow@mxschool.edu or 978-371-6536.

-Sam Bigelow, Director of College Counseling

Calendar Notes

• September 20: Special schedule – athletics in the afternoon
• September 21: All School Chapel (required, classroom dress), 7-9pm **Note time change**; Junior Class Event, 9-10:15pm, RCC
• September 22: No classes – All School Read (required, classroom dress) 9-11:30am; Athletic competitions in the afternoon; Freedom of Speech, 9-11am
• September 23: Practice SATs and ACTs (Class I), 9am
• September 24: No classes – Class II and IV Community Service Day (required); Class III Trip (required)
• September 25: Class III Connections, 7:30-8:30pm
• September 26: Class I Leadership meeting, 7:30-8:30pm
• September 29: MPA meeting, 10-11:30, RCC; Random Dance
• October 2: Special academic schedule - Dr. Scott Lukas, 2:30-3:15pm, Thrink; Class IV Choices begins, 7-8:30pm; New members of Class II Mindfulness, 7:30-8:15pm, Lambert Room

Announcements and Reminders

• The Middlesex Alumni Association would like to remind all parents that the Kingman Cup Golf and Tennis Tournament is just weeks away. Hosted this year at the beautiful Myopia Hunt Club, this casual day of friendly competition is inclusive of all playing levels.  If your schedule doesn't allow you to participate in the golf or tennis, you can join us for the post-play cocktail reception. Please support this fun event with your enthusiastic participation. Online registration is available. If you have any questions, please contact Director of Alumni Relations John Morrissey at 978-371-6523, jmorrissey@mxschool.edu.

• On September 28th, Middlesex will be offering optional cardiac screenings for our students. The screenings are in conjunction with Mass Heartbeat and will take just five minutes. For your child to participate, please register online here. You can also find out more information by watching this video from Mass HeartBeat’s website.

  -Laura Darby McNally, Head Athletic Trainer

• Photos from Field Day have been posted!
   
• The Alumni and Development office would like to remind all parents that there will be a cocktail reception at the New York Athletic Club on Wednesday, October 3rd, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm.  Head of School Kathy Giles P'06'09'11 will be there to greet guests and share some thoughts on the state of school today.  If you (and a guest) would like to attend this reception, please register online by 9/21. 

• This fall there will be the 6th annual Introduction to Mindfulness course for Middlesex Parents and Alumni. The course is similar to the mindfulness course taken by Middlesex students, faculty, and staff. We will meet Thursday evenings from 6:30pm-8pm starting October 11th and ending on November 15th (6 sessions total). If you are interested or have any questions, please contact me at dworthen@mxschool.edu or 978-807-5735. The course is freely offered by the school. 
   
  If you would like to speak with MX parents/alumni who have attended the course in the past just let me know and I can put you in touch. Also, it is ok to miss one of the six sessions; however, if you plan to miss several sessions it is probably best to wait for another year.
  
  Thank you!
  Doug  Worthen ’96, Director of Mindfulness Programs’

• We would like to remind all parents that you are encouraged to attend the upcoming Parents' Weekend on October 19-20th. Please register online at your earliest convenience.

From the MPA

• Welcome to the Middlesex Parents’ Association! The MPA is a parent-run, all-volunteer organization. Getting involved with the MPA is a great way to meet other parents and support the school, whether you live far away or nearby! We encourage you to volunteer by completing the electronic Parent Volunteer Form found on the Parents Page on the Middlesex website or by clicking here.  All parents are automatically members of the MPA.

• During the school year, the MPA has four Saturday morning meetings that present key information for current parents. Parents are encouraged to attend in person or to view the electronic broadcast of each meeting. The meeting dates for the 2018-2019 year are as follows: 

  • September 29, 10:00am-11:30am- Rachel Carson Center
  • November 17, 10:00am-11:30am - Barron Room, Ware Hall
  • January 19, 10:00am-11:30am - Barron Room, Ware Hall
  • April 13, 10:00am-11:30am – Barron Room, Ware Hall

• Join the MPA for our first meeting of the year on Saturday, September 29 from 10am-11:30am in the Rachel Carson Center. The meeting will feature four teachers and administrators who will give an overview of different aspects of school life.  Dr. Munro will present the development of Dialogues Across Differences, Mr. Sheff and Ms. Cohane will discuss Community Life, Ms. McLaughlin will report on how the school encourages our teens to eat and sleep well, and Mr. Crozier will give an update on the visual arts and theater projects.

Boys’ Varsity Soccer Wins Third Straight

With a 2-0 shutout over Pomfret, Boys’ Varsity Soccer sealed their third straight victory.