Welcome new families and welcome back returning ones!
Each Thursday evening, the Malvern Weekly will let you know all the upcoming events for the weeks ahead and recent Malvern news. Often, this electronic newsletter may be the only place an event or initiative is advertised. Stay in the loop and read the Malvern Weekly - your source for School news and information. To request postings to future publications, please e-mail Jim Mack, Director of Communications, or call 484-595-1117.
2008-2009 Medical Packets Due
Point Person: Kit McGettigan, Nurse – 484-595-1160
The 2008-2009 medical forms were due August 1. Please note: All medical forms must be submitted before your son can attend the first day of school or participate in fall athletics. All medical forms can be found here on the Malvern website.
Jump Start to Success - August 18, 19 and 20 - New families - It's not too late to register!
Point Person: Sally Kelly, Jump Start Coordinator - 484-595-1100 x3515
Before coming back to school, "Jump Start" your brain for success!! Malvern will conduct an academic half-day program on August 18, 19 and 20 to ease students into the coming academic routine. This three-day academic program for sixth through ninth grades prepares students for the school year. Highlights include a concentrated chemistry seminar and an exciting creative arts program. Just three hours for three days may make the summer's end profitable and enjoyable. Socialize, orient yourself to Malvern, and "Jump Start" your brain for a successful school year. Please visit the Jump Start webpage on the Malvern website for more information.
Dining Services Information
Point Person: Tom Gray, Director of Food and Beverage - 484-595-1175
Have a question about student ID cards or the cafeteria? The attached letter probably has the answer. Please see the important information provided by Tom Gray, Director of Food and Beverage.
Fall Sports Parent Meeting - August 20
Point Person: Kurt Ruch, Athletic Director - 484-595-1141
On Wednesday, August 20, the Athletic Department will be holding a meeting for any parent or guardian of a fall sport athlete. This meeting is something new for our community, but it is necessary and something that will be held annually. The meeting is set to start at 7:00 p.m. in the Duffy Center. The agenda should take about an hour and a half to cover. Sports psychologist Dr. Joel Fish will be returning to Malvern for a presentation on this night. He will be covering the aspects of being a parent of an athlete. Please verify that you will be attending by calling the athletic office at 484-595-1140. When you call please provide us with the number of family members that will be attending. This meeting is for parents and guardians, only.
Back-To-School Book Sale - August 22, 26 and 27
Point Person: Nancy Gustitis, Director of Purchasing - 484-595-1126
The Campus Store is having its annual back-to-school sale at designated times prior to registration for students to purchase textbooks and other Malvern items. Please make every effort to purchase textbooks on the book sale dates in August. Please see the back-to-school-sale dates and times here. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Friars' Resale Shop Open - August 22
The Friars' Resale Shop will be selling gently used Malvern attire (blazers, shirts, ties, polos, khakis, belts) starting on August 22 at the annual book sale in Stewart Hall. All proceeds benefit the Mothers' Club of Malvern. You can also drop off your used items during that time in Stewart, or anytime in the Friars' Friday Box in front of Austin Hall. If you are able to help volunteer during the book sale, please contact Janet Satterthwaite at jjsatterthwaite@verizon.net.
Start-of-School Information
Point Person: Rev. James R. Flynn, O.S.A., Head of School - 484-595-1105
Please note the following important dates:
August 26 -
9th Grade Registration and Family Picnic, 5:00 p.m., O'Neill Center
Book Sale and Friars' Resale Shop Open, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Yearbook photos, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., Malvern Casual Dress required, but bring a change of clothes for the picnic.
Text Alert Network registration will be available. Please bring your cellphones.
August 27 -
Middle School Registration and Family Picnic, 5:00 p.m., O'Neill Center
Book Sale and Friars' Resale Shop Open, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Yearbook photos, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Malvern Casual Dress required, but bring a change of clothes for the picnic.
Text Alert Network registration will be available. Please bring your cellphones.
September 2 - First Day of School
All students must report to their Homerooms by 8:15 a.m.
9th Grade Orientation
10th, 11th and 12th Grade Registration
Yearbook photos
Malvern Casual Dress until Oct. 20
Dismissal at 3:00 p.m.
September 3 -
Opening Mass, 8:30 a.m.
9th Grade Orientation
M.E.C.O. 92 Parent Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Chapel
Yearbook Portrait Information
Point Person: Lucy Zarate, Yearbook Moderator - 484-595-1100 x3520
Please see the attached schedule for the dates and times of yearbook portraits and senior portrait retakes. Please note, this year, the dress for portraits for sixth through 11th grade is Malvern casual dress code: white or blue three-buttoned golf shirt (must purchased at the Campus Store), solid pants, belt, and dress shoes and socks. The Malvern polo shirts may be purchased at any of the Book Sale dates: Aug. 22nd, 26th and 27th. 9th graders and Middle School students may bring picnic clothes to change into after their portraits.
Malvern Swimming Association Stroke Evaluations - August 28 and September 6
Point Person: Peg Smith, Malvern Prep Swim School Director - 484-595-1146
The Malvern Swimming Association offers a clinic program and swim team for qualified swimmers. Children must be able to complete one length of freestyle with relatively good breathing and one length of backstroke to be considered for the clinic or team. Stroke evaluations are conducted throughout the year to determine level placement. Stroke evaluations for the fall/winter season are currently scheduled for Thursday, August 28 at 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 6, at 9:00 a.m. All evaluations are held at the O'Neill Athletic Center on the campus of Malvern Preparatory School. You do not need to pre-register. For further information please call 484-595-1146.
Auditions and Sign-Ups for Fall Play - September 2-3
Point Person: Rich Roper, Malvern Theatre Society Moderator - 484-595-1134
Acting auditions and stage crew sign-ups for the fall play will take place in the Duffy Arts Center at 3:00 p.m., September 2 and 3.
Class of 2012 Induction Ceremony - September 4
Point Person: Nicole Cirone, English Teacher and Director of Diversity - 484-595-5766
Members of the freshman class, you and your parents or guardians are cordially invited to formally celebrate your membership in Malvern Prep’s Class of 2012 and the brotherhood you now share as a Malvern Friar in a Special Induction Ceremony Thursday, September 4, in the O’Neill Sports Center from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Dress is sports jacket, collared shirt and tie and there will be an opportunity for pictures following the ceremony. Please contact Ms. Cirone with any questions.
Support Malvern Prep Through Expanded EITC Program
Point Person: Marty Farrell, Executive Director of Development - 484-595-1111
Some of you, no doubt, are already aware of a unique opportunity that presented itself several years ago to support Malvern's financial aid and scholarship program - the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC). This program, approved by the Pennsylvania State Legislature in 2001, allows tax credits for companies that contribute to scholarship organizations.
This year, the EITC has expanded to include businesses that are subject to the Personal Income Tax of S Corporation shareholders or Partnership partners.
It's fairly simple for your business to participate. First, your company completes the appropriate application to the State for tax credit for a contribution to scholarship/financial aid programs at Malvern Prep. Once the State approves the request, the contribution must be made directly to the School within 60 days. There is a yearly statewide cap and tax credits are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
Businesses that qualify would include those in Pennsylvania that pay any of the following taxes: Corporate Net Income Tax (CNI); Capital Stock and Franchise Tax; Bank and Trust Company Shares Tax; Title Insurance Companies Shares Tax; Insurance Premiums Tax; Mutual Thrift Institutions Tax; and, now, S Corporation Income Tax.
We hope if appropriate, you will consider supporting Malvern through this unique program.
For an application and more detailed information on EITC, contact Marty Farrell, Executive Director of Development for Malvern Prep, at 484-595-1111.
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