Parents Newsletter
From the Desk of Sister Shawn
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End-of-Year Thanks
How did May arrive so quickly on our calendar!? This newsletter is the last one you will receive with a full month of school left for our undergraduates. Indeed the 2007-08 school year has flown by with many, many wonderful accomplishments for our students as you will continue to read in this edition. Do join me in thanking our teachers, administrators and staff for the daily roles they each have played in your daughters’ lives. In turn we thank you as parents for your support in so many ways these past months in working together we achieve the very best for our students. I also extend our gratitude to the Mothers’ Club, Fathers’ Club, Sports Boosters, Grandparents Association and Alumnae Association for your on-going efforts that benefitted Maryvale students this year.
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Principally Speaking...News & Notes from the Principal's Office
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Focusing on the End of the Year
No one ever attains success by simply doing what is required of her.
-Charles Kendall AdamsIt is hard to believe that another school year is quickly coming to an end and thoughts of sunny beach days are filling our heads. I hope and trust you will encourage your daughters to stay focused on the remaining academic work of the year.
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Campus News
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Field Trips Allow For Hands-On Learning
This spring students have been learning both in and outside the classroom taking advantage of the many cultural rescources in the Baltimore region and beyond. From the Walters Art Museum to the Six Flags Amusement Park it wasn't just fun and games.
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Girls and Grandparents Enjoy Day in Annapolis
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Megan O'Malley and her grandparents feel at home in the Governor's House.
The chilly and wet weather on Sunday, April 27 did not dampen the spirits of the more than 80 grandparents and granddaughters who attended the Grandparents’ Association trip to Annapolis!
After traveling by bus from Maryvale, girls and their grands went off for some lunch and shopping in historic Annapolis. The group reconvened at the City Dock for a short walk to the Naval Academy, where all were treated to tours conducted by entertaining and knowledgeable guides. The day ended with a reception hosted by Judge Katie Curran O’Malley at the Government House, home of the governor’s family. Judge O’Malley, her oldest daughter, Grace, and youngest son, William, were gracious hosts. Two docents provided details on the history of the home and were available for questions during the reception. The girls may agree that the cookies and teas were the best part of the day! The mission of the Grandparents’ Association to foster favorable relationships between grandparents and their granddaughters and to make lasting memories was certainly achieved that day.
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Art News
Art is a process--from creation to recognition. Maryvale's art students under the direction of Debbie Brown and Sarah Butcher have been busy creating, displaying and earning positive recognition for their work. Check it out.
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Math-A-Thon Results
The annual Middle School Math-A-Thon to benefit the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital raised $841. That's a lot of math! Thanks to our participants:
- Class of 2014- Colette Aroh, Katie Bolte, Sam Moriconi, Courtney Thomas, Grace Trainor
- Class of 2013- Anna Flahive, Haley Gilmore
- Class of 2012 - Sam Darcangelo, Meredith Lynn, Kelsey McDonald, Carly Ross
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Students form Environmental Club
An intrepid group of Maryvale students have joined with science teacher Mary Roman Gunther to form an environmental club at Maryvale. Thanks to the overwhelming interest in the Club we were able to form three subcommittees: recycling, service and Earth Day. Keep your eyes out for changes to make the campus and the students more “green”!
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Students Organize Event to Raise Funds for Kids with HIV/AIDS
We've seen Live Aid and Farm Aid and know that a great way to raise funds and awareness for a good cause is to host an event featuring live music from a variety of popular bands. Maryvale students Anna Gloth '09 and Hannah Singleton '09 and Maddie Singleton '10 applied this formula to an event to benefit the organization Keep a Child Alive.
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Counseling News
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Maryvale Scholars Recognized
Congratulations to Maryvale's many scholars who have recently received awards. Among them are:
- Chloe Warnick '09 the recipient of a Carson Scholarship awarded by Dr. Ben Carson.
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Erin Cawley, Kirsten LoGrande and Bridget O'Brien who were named Archdiocesan Distinctive Scholars.
Athletic Department News
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Rookie Track and Field Team Takes Championship
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Congratulations to Maryvale's Outdoor Track and Field Team, who in their first season of competition won the IAAM B Championships. The team of 30 girls, who were competing againts six other schools, came in 10 points ahead of their nearest opponent. Girls who qualify, will now go on to a competition at Calvert Hall later in the month.
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Mark your calendar for Spring Sports Tournaments and Fall Sports Tryouts
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Varsity Lacrosse Tournament - week of May 2-10; Championship game is on Saturday, May 10. Site and Time: TBA
Varsity Softball Tournament - week of May 6-11; Championship game is Sunday, May 11 at Harford Community College. Time: TBA
Outdoor Spring Track Tournament and Championships - Wednesday, May 14 and Saturday, May 17 at Calvert Hall.
Middle School Spring Sports Awards will be presented on Tuesday, May 20 during Community Homeroom. Upper School Sports Awards will be on Thursday, May beginning with dinner at 6:00 PM in the dining room followed by the award ceremony in the gym.
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Farewell to the Class of 2008
Good Luck Class of 2008!
I want to wish all in the senior class well as they begin a new journey and head off to college. Thank you for your warmth and kindness. Best of luck and keep me posted on your endeavors in your college careers.
- Terri Moeser
Music & Drama Notes
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Bravo to the Cast and Crew of Annie!
Nancy Burkhart
Victoria Notorangelo as Miss Hannigan greets guests at the dress rehearsal of Annie
Thanks to all who participated in, assisted with or attended our spring musical production--ANNIE! We are very proud of our two casts and crew. The first of our five performances, before a live audience, was our final dress rehearsal for two archdiocesan schools (Archbishop Borders and Mother Seton Academy) on Wednedsay April 9th.The elementary school children loved the show, the pizza lunch and the bus trip! Following this great kick-off, all four of our regular performances were sold out! A cast and crew party finished off the weekend! WHEW!!! Many wonderful memories were made and our cast and crew developed in confidence, poise and perserverance. BRAVO TO ALL!
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10th Annual Burkies and Spring Concert
Nancy Burkhart
Mark your calendar for the 10th Annual Burkies and Spring Concert on Friday, May 16 at 7:00 P.M.
The coveted Burkies will be awarded at this performing arts evening. The Choruses will perform music for the evening that will romp through the last century of show-tunes as we honor the "Best" in Maryvale's Drama Department. Plan to attend this "little bit of Broadway" in Brooklandville! (Admission is free!)Vote for your favorite: Burkie Ballots will be available ON-LINE only at www.burkie.net from May 5-9th.
Library Notes
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Middle School Book Club
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The next meeting of the Middle School Book Club will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2008 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. We will be discussing Crooked River, by Shelley Pearsall. This will be our last meeting for this year, so we will also make some suggestions for summer reading.
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Poetry Anthology Includes Work of Maryvale Students
Several of our Maryvale students submitted poetry to this year's American Library of Poetry contest. Winners will be announced September 30, 2008. Congratulations to three of our Middle School students who entered the contest last year and whose poems were selected for inclusion in the anthology, With Honors. Kudos to Olivia Lynes, for the publication of her poem, "Love," Danielle DeMario, for the publication of her poem, "Reflection," and Madison Croxson, for the publication of her poem, "To Go Away." A copy of the anthology is available in the library for check out.
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Annual Fund
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Young Alumnae Giving
With all the excitement of senior year --Castle sleepover, Fashion Show, class trip to New York City -- as well as making college decisions and buying that prom dress, time is really racing by! Thank you to the many seniors who have chosen to support Maryvale with gifts of $20.08 this year and for the four years following graduation. Their giving is closely watched by our older alumnae, and a high percentage of participation is inspirational. If you have a graduating senior in your home, please talk to her about the value of giving back to her school. Her gift will be a positive statement and note of thanks to her teachers for helping prepare her so well for her next part of the journey.
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Annual Fund Update
Congratulations, and hearty thanks to the many Maryvale parents who have pledged or given gifts to the Annual Fund. Parent level of participation in donations to the school marks a confidence that reaches new heights this year.
Although it may seem a long way off, our fiscal year ends on June 30. At this time, 56% of parents have sent in their gifts. Their names will be listed in the Annual Report that will be published after June 30.
If you have not sent in your gift, log onto www.maryvale.com and click on Annual Fund.
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