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Back to School - Upper School

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Get ready for the 2022-2023 school year!

We’re excited to welcome you to campus. Here’s what you need to know and do to ensure your year gets off to a great start. Before we dive into the details, please take note of Menlo’s COVID-19 protocols for testing and masking so you are ready for the first day of school.

Upper School: Important Dates

Date

Event

Monday,

Aug. 8

  • Instructions for accessing Upper School schedules were sent in this email with online change request instructions.

Monday, 

Aug. 22

  • Parking permits for juniors and seniors are distributed by the security office. If you haven’t already, please complete this form. Contact Director of Security Mustapha Moutri.
  • Junior Welcome Back Event. 5:30-7:30 pm, US Quad. The Class of 2024 is invited to reconnect before the school year starts. Enjoy dinner, games, and fun!
  • COVID-19 PCR Testing Clinic (6th, 9th, 12th). 8:00 am-4:00 pm, Spieker Center Lobby.

    All students, faculty, and staff need to obtain a negative test before coming to campus for the first time (orientation activities or the first day of school). Either a PCR or an antigen test is sufficient though those who have had Covid in the last 90 days should use the antigen test. Those new to Menlo who would like to test on campus, should pre-register at Inspire Diagnostics here. See full safety protocols here.

Tuesday, 

Aug. 23

  • Freshman Pre-Orientation Meet and Greet Event. 4:00-5:30 pm, US Quad. An informal fun get-together for students. 
  • Sophomore Welcome Back Event. 6:00-7:30 pm, US Quad. The Class of 2025 is invited to reconnect before the school year starts. Enjoy dinner, games, and fun!
  • COVID-19 PCR Testing Clinic (7th, 8th, 10th, 11th). 8:00 am-4:00 pm, Spieker Center Lobby.

Wednesday, 

Aug. 24

  • Freshman Orientation. 9:00 am-2:30 pm, Martin Family Hall/Athletic Center. (Best to arrive by 8:45 am to check in; activities kick off at 9:00 am.) Lunch will be provided for students. There is an optional parent coffee on the Dining Commons Patio at 9:00 am. Read more about Orientation in this letter from the Freshman Dean.
  • Freshman Tech Help (OPTIONAL). 2:30-3:30 pm. Menlo Technology Department will be on hand if you are having trouble logging into your Okta/Canvas/Email accounts.
  • 9th Grade Knightbook Photo Makeups and Retakes. Students who were unable to take their photos taken in May for Menlo’s online directory or those who would like to have their photo retaken, can do so on Aug. 24 from 1:00-3:00 pm in the Athletic Center Lobby.
  • Knightbook Photos for Seniors: 3:00-5:00 pm, Athletic Center Lobby. Sign up for a time here. Also, see this email about special optional senior mini sessions on campus with Still Light Studios on Aug. 20 and 28.
  • Senior Class BBQ. 5:30-7:30 pm, US Quad.
  • COVID-19 PCR Testing Clinic (Open to All). 8:00 am-4:00 pm, Spieker Center Lobby.

Thursday, 

Aug. 25

  • First Day of Classes. School begins at 8:45 am with a spirit assembly in the Athletic Center (masks required). It will be a Day 0. Please make note of the daily schedule, which was slightly changed from last year.
  • Schedule Change Requests: students can continue to make course change requests online. If you’ve already made a request(s), you should have received an email that we have logged it. We will continue to work on these requests two weeks into the start of the school year and will notify you with updates as soon as possible.
  • COVID-19 PCR Testing Clinic (Open to All). 9:00 am-4:00 pm, Spieker Center Lobby.

Friday,

Aug. 26

  • Junior Parents’ Coffee. 8:30 am on the CADC Patio. Details to come. 
  • COVID-19 PCR Testing Clinic (Open to All). 8:00 am-4:00 pm, Spieker Center Lobby.

Saturday,

Aug. 27

  • Upper School Back-to-School Dance. 7:30-10:30 pm, on the Junior Quad. The theme for the dance will be announced on Friday at the Welcome Back Assembly. 

Monday,

Aug. 29

  • 9th Grade Parents’ Coffee. 8:30-10:00 am on the CADC Patio. Details to come. 
  • COVID-19 PCR Testing Clinic (Open to All). 8:00 am-4:00 pm, Spieker Center Lobby.

Tuesday,

Aug. 30

  • 10th Grade Parents’ Coffee. 9:00-10:30 am on the CADC Patio. Details to come. 

Wednesday,

Aug. 31

  • Knightbook Photos for Juniors 10:00-10:40 am and 11:55 am-12:50 pm. Sign up for a time here. You can also drop in before school from 8:15-8:40 am, or 3:00-3:00 pm.

Thursday, 

Sept. 1

  • 12th Grade Parents’ Coffee. 8:30-10:30 am on the CADC Patio. Details to come. 
  • Knightbook Photos for Sophomores 10:00-10:40 am and 11:55 am-12:50 pm. Sign up for a time here. You can also drop in before school from 8:15-8:40 am, or 3:00-3:00 pm.
  • Ninth Grade Parent Information Evening. 6:00-7:30 pm, details to come.

Wednesday,

Sept. 7

  • First Upper School MSPA Meeting. 9:30 am, Martin Family Hall and via livestream

Various

  • Fall Sports: Baseline testing must be complete before the start of practice. See details below.
  • Parent Events and Socials: Check your Grade Level News pages for details.
  • You can also view and subscribe to the full school calendar.

Before School Starts, Do This:

1. TURN IN YOUR HEALTH AND ATHLETIC FORMS

2. REVIEW COVID-19 HEALTH AND SAFETY DETAILS

3. GET YOUR CLASS SCHEDULES AND REQUEST COURSE CHANGES

4. SIGN UP FOR KNIGHTBOOK PHOTOS

5. GET YOUR LOCKER, BOOKS, LAPTOP, AND SUPPLIES

6. FINISH YOUR SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS

7. GETTING TO CAMPUS

8. WE’LL SEE YOU ON THE FIRST DAY! 

QUESTIONS?

These people may be able to help, or you can email info@menloschool.org. You may also want to check out the Menlo Dictionary to help understand the programs and terminology at Menlo.


New families: Your Menlo Okta login information was sent on August 8. If you have trouble logging in, please contact techticket@menloschool.org with your child’s full name and grade level. We will respond to you in a timely manner.