It has been wonderful to see all of our families this week for conferences. It is so amazing to have the chance to hear about each child as a whole learner. We hear patterns of strengths and challenges and also get a full picture of how each Middle Schooler is known and seen. 

We have a few important events coming up that I want to be sure are on your calendar: 

Tuesday, April 23: MS Parent Partnership Meeting with Soundcheck to learn about Middle School alcohol and other drugs education—we strongly encourage 7th grade parents/families to attend in person or on Zoom (link on OES calendar) 8:15-9:15am

Monday, April 29: 8:00-8:30am enjoy coffee/pastries; 8:30-10:15am screening of Screenagers: Under the Influence and discussion of film for all Middle and Upper School parents. Please RSVP here. 

Tuesday, April 30: 6:30-8:15pm screening of Screenagers: Under the Influence and discussion of film for all Middle and Upper School parents. Please RSVP here. 

Wednesday, May 1: Middle School Arts Night

5:00 pm: Visual Art Show begins in the MS Commons. Parents please join us for a reception with food and drinks in the Middle School.

5:30 pm: Choir/Adv. String performers need to arrive at the Chapel to warm up.

6:00 pm: Choir/Adv. Strings Concert begins—sixth graders will be offered a pizza dinner in between their performances since they have two concerts.

6:45pm: Band performers need to meet by the Chapel side entrance and then head to the Athletic Center to set up for the Band Concert.

7:30 Band Concert begins in the Athletic Center on the Morissette Court.

8:00 Visual Art Show in the MS Commons ends.

 

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Upcoming Events & Reminders for Your Calendar 

April 15
6th Grade Spring Trip Parent Meeting
8:30–9:30 a.m. via Zoom (Note: recording will be shared too)
Learn about the 6th Grade Spring Trip to Central Oregon, May 29–31

April 16
8th Grade Parent Trip Meeting
8:30–9:30 a.m. via Zoom (Note: recording will be shared too)
Learn about the 8th Grade Spring Rafting Trip, May 29–31

April 17–19
Middle School Conferences: No Middle School Classes
Middle School Conferences–you have been emailed your time and location, and please make sure your Middle Schooler is present for the conference to lead their portion.

April 22
7th Grade Spring Trip forms due today

April 23
Middle School Parent Partnership Meeting with Soundcheck (Note: recording will be shared)
8:15–9:15 a.m., Middle School Library and on Zoom
Learn about Middle School alcohol and other drugs education–we strongly encourage 7th grade parents/guardians to attend.

April 24
6th & 8th Grade Spring Trip forms due today

7th Grade Scenes Showcase
6:00–7:30 p.m., Middle School Commons
Students should arrive at 5:30 p.m. Performances begins at 6:00 p.m.

April 25
6th Grade Scenes Showcase
6:00–8:30 p.m., Middle School Commons
Students should arrive at 5:30 p.m. Performances begins at 6:00 p.m.

April 26
Spring Long Weekend—No Classes

April 29
Middle School & Upper School Parents: Morning Screening of Screenagers: Under the Influence
8:30–10:15 a.m., Middle School Library and on Zoom  
Coffee served: 8:00-8:30 a.m. Film screening begins at 8:30 a.m. followed by a discussion. More info to come.

April 29
7th Grade Trip student medications due to MS office today.

April 30
Middle School & Upper School Parents: Evening Screening of Screenagers: Under the Influence
6:30–8:15 p.m. Middle School Library and on Zoom 
There will be a screening of the film followed by a discussion–more info to come.

May 1
6th & 8th Grade Trip student medications due to MS office today.

Middle School Arts Night
5:00–8:30 p.m.
Visual Art Show in Middle School Commons; Choir, Advanced Strings, and Band Concerts in OES Chapel
See March 21 email sent to parents for details and call times for students