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.
Middle School: Important Dates
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Monday, Aug. 8 |
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Monday, Aug. 22 |
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Tuesday, Aug. 23 |
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Wednesday, Aug. 24 |
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Thursday, Aug. 25 |
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Friday, Aug. 26 |
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Monday, Aug. 29 |
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Wednesday, Aug. 31 |
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Thursday, Sept. 1 |
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Friday, Sept. 2 |
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Various dates |
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Before School Starts, Do This:
1. TURN IN YOUR HEALTH FORMS
- If you haven’t already, please submit your forms through Magnus Health Student Medical Record (SMR), our partner in collecting and managing student medical information. You can also upload Covid-19 student vaccination cards to Magnus. Athletic forms and all health forms were due Aug. 1. Questions? Contact the School Nurse.
2. REVIEW COVID-19 HEALTH AND SAFETY DETAILS
- Testing: 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. Students may test on campus, through their preferred provider, or with a home kit if antigen testing. Inspire Diagnostics will offer PCR and antigen testing clinics for Aug. 22-26. Those new to Menlo can pre-register here (there will be no out-of-pocket cost to the Menlo community members.) After the start of school, testing will be optional.
- Masking: Wearing masks on campus will be optional except for indoor assemblies and on Menlo buses.
- Symptoms? It’s essential that anyone who has any cold and flu symptoms stay home and contact the Health Offices.
- Please review Menlo’s back-to-school Covid protocols here.
3. GET YOUR SCHEDULE, BOOKS, AND SUPPLIES AND FINISH SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS
- Schedules: Instructions on accessing your course schedules were shared in this August 8 email. The Middle School will be following this daily schedule this year, with a start time of 8:35 am.
- Books: To see what books are needed for your courses, please visit the Menlo Booklist generator. Using this site, you can generate your own unique URL that allows you to come back to your personalized booklist without having to worry about a login; just bookmark your booklist page to visit it again later or to share it with members of your family. Your booklist will specify the correct ISBN # of the edition you’ll need for class, and you can keep track of your shopping list and what you’ve already purchased by marking “Need it” or “Have it.” Books can be purchased from any retailer that stocks the correct ISBN (such as Amazon, Powell’s, Bookshop.org, Kepler’s, etc.)
- Supplies: You can view the Middle School supply list for the year at Keokit. You can order everything there, or you can view the list and shop elsewhere.
- Technology: Middle School students will need a laptop for the start of school. Learn more about our technology requirements and recommendations.
- Summer Reading: Review the summer reading assignments and finish your assignments before the first class.
4. GETTING TO CAMPUS
- Help reduce traffic! GO MENLO is THE way the Menlo community gets to and from school. Commit to walk, bike, carpool, or ride the train or bus. You can also take one of the Menlo buses, from San Mateo/Belmont/San Carlos, Woodside/Portola Valley, East Palo Alto/Palo Alto/Menlo Park, and Cupertino/Los Alto. You can also use the Carpool Map to find other Menlo families for a carpool. Additionally, you can sign up for the Caltrain Shuttle here.
- If you signed up for our bus program, you should have received additional onboarding information by email. All buses will arrive at 8:20 am and leave school at 3:35 pm. If you haven’t received additional information or if you have decided not to have your student ride the bus, please contact Chrissy Orangio as soon as possible.
- For the time being, masks will be required on the bus regardless of vaccination status.
5. WE’LL SEE YOU ON THE FIRST DAY!
- Middle School begins at 8:35 am with a short assembly in the Middle School Garage on Aug. 25. There are special activities/schedules for Aug. 25 and 26 for all three grades. The regular 7-Day rotating schedule will begin Monday, Aug. 29 with a Day 1. Remember, on all Day 1s, the Middle School has an early dismissal time of 2:50 pm.
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 Otka login information was sent to you on August 6. 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.