Christian Service for November
Point Person: Larry Legner, Christian Service Director - 484-595-1163
This weekend is our second Service Weekend. All students should know where they are going and what they will be doing. If they do not, please contact Mr. Legner immediately.
Thanksgiving Food Drive Has Low Turnout - Usually our collection brings in over 10,000 cans of food. Unfortunately, as of today we have only about 1,000. I have had to call some of the agencies who normally receive cans from us and tell them they will not have anything from Malvern this year. These agencies supply food baskets for needy families for Thanksgiving. They will not be in a position to do that this year since donations are down all over. Please consider helping a local family by sending your son in with a few cans of food. The food drive ends on Tuesday, November 18. Thank you for your generosity!
Midnight Run - Our first Midnight Run is the night of Tuesday, November 25. A group of seniors and adults will go up to Manhattan to feed and clothe the homeless. I have lost my connection with Tastykake and am in need of donations. If you could send in a box or two of any kind of individually wrapped cake we can use them. Just have your son drop them off by the water cooler in St. Rita’s. We also need candy. If you have any left over candy from Halloween please send that in also. Our clothing collections are down also. If you have any warm men’s clothing please drop them off in St. Rita’s. We are desperate for packages of new underwear - shirts, boxers, and briefs all men’s sizes. As of today we have no gloves or hats. If you are in the store and see a sale on any of these items please consider buying something for a homeless man.
Middle School Honor Assembly – November 14
Point Person: Maureen Logue, Middle School Assistant - 484-595-1130
The Middle School Honors Assembly for the First Quarter will this Friday, November 14 in the Duffy Arts Center theatre, beginning at 8:30 a.m. This assembly was not included in the printed School calendar.
Malvern Theatre Society Prepares Our Town for Second Weekend of Performances - November 14 and 15
Point Person: Rich Roper, Director, Malvern Theatre Society - 484-595-1134
With two solid shows already under their belt, the Malvern Theatre Society, made up of students from Malvern Preparatory School, Villa Maria Academy and Academy of Notre Dame, is preparing for another weekend production of its fall play, Our Town. The play will be performed Friday, November 14 and Saturday, November 15 in the Rev. David J. Duffy, O.S.A. Arts Center. The curtain will rise at 8:00 p.m. for both events. For tickets call 484-595-1134. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Malvern Prep Thanksgiving Football Game - Tickets Now Available
Don't miss this action-packed annual event with the Malvern Prep community. Reserve your seat at the upcoming Thanksgiving football game against St. Joe's Prep to be held at Villanova Stadium at 10:30 a.m. on November 27. Order tickets online today!
Parent/Teacher Conferences - November 17 (No Classes)
Point Person: Pat Nicotera, Assistant to Upper School Dean - 484-595-1156
Parents can register now for the Parent/Teacher Conferences on November 17. A letter was mailed home last week that includes all of the necessary information for login. For general information please see the attached letter.
The Campus Store will be open on Monday, Nov. 17 during Parent/Teacher Conferences from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. This day is a great opportunity to get some early Christmas Shopping done. Check out the new items for sale on the Campus Store website!
Arts Department New York City Trip - November 19
Point Person: Jackie White, Director of the Arts - 484-595-1184
There are still a few seats available for the Art Department New York Broadway trip to see the musical Billy Elliot featuring music by Elton John on Nov. 19. Please see the attached permission slip for more information.
Global Student Exchange Initiative Meeting - November 19
Point Persons: Lida Rosle - 484-595-1135 and Lucy Zarate - 484-595-1100 x3520
We are proud to inform the Malvern community of the official launch of our Global Student Exchange Initiative. Over the course of the last year, Malvern Prep has explored partnership opportunities with schools in both Europe and Latin America. After numerous discussions Malvern Prep has embarked on a partnership with two schools that not only share the same Augustinian values, but also the vision of promoting global learning - Colegio San Agustin of Panama and Real Colegio Alfonso XII in Spain.
We invite all interested families, parents and students, to an informational meeting on: Wednesday, November 19 at 7:00 p.m. in Room 205 in Carney Hall.
Mothers' Club Pie Sale - Orders Due November 20
Point Person: Sharon Zalis, 610-644-1177 / 610-420-1381 / shzalis@aol.com
Once again the Malvern Prep Mothers' Club is offering a great selection of pies and breads from Linvilla Orchards for your holiday enjoyment. All orders should be placed no later than Thursday, November 20, 2008, to ensure delivery by Tuesday, November 25. Please see the attached order form for more information.
Moms in Touch Prayer Group - November 20
Point Persons: Maggie McHugh and Mary O'Shea (See Directory for Contact Info)
The Malvern "Moms in Touch" prayer group will meet on Thursday, November 20 at 8:30 a.m. in Our Mother of Good Counsel Chapel. A prayer request box is available in the chapel. All moms are welcome.
Mothers' Club Christmas Tea Meeting - November 20
Point Person: Truda Carney, truhc@comcast.net
The Mothers' Club Christmas Tea Committee plans to hold a meeting on Thursday, November 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the main board room of Austin Hall. All are welcome to help prepare for this favorite Mothers' Club tradition.
Fathers' Club Meeting – November 20
Point Person: Lou Teti, Fathers’ Club President, lteti@macelree.com or 610-873-5557
All Malvern dads are invited and encouraged to attend the Fathers' Club meeting on Thursday, November 20, at 6:15 p.m. in Stewart Hall. The Club will be hearing from Jim Stewart and Father Flynn, as well as a enjoying a demonstration from the Robotics Club. As always, dinner and refreshments are provided!
Freshman Parent Social – RSVPs Due November 21
Point Person: Cathy Arpa, 610-251-9864, cjarpa@comcast.net
Malvern Prep is hosting a social for all freshman parents on Saturday, December 6. Please RSVP by November 21. Click here for more infomation.
Best Nest Christmas Stocking Donations Due - November 25
Point Persons: Tina Bernard, 610-415-0845 and Anna Frey, 610-296-0301
Please help the Mothers' Club fill stockings for the children of Best Nest! The Mothers' Club will be stuffing Best Nest Christmas Stockings on Tuesday, December 2 at 6:30 p.m. in Stewart Hall. We are collecting donations to fill the stockings for this worthy cause. The children range in age from toddler to teenager. Suggested donation items include: hats, mittens, gloves, socks, movie passes, fast food gift certificates, books, crayons, 
CDs, toiletries, small pocket games, holiday candy, baby items, sports accessories, custom jewelry and any other item that can fit into a stocking. No time to shop? Cash donations are appreciated.
Please drop your donations off at the Visitor Center by Tuesday, November 25. The stockings will be distributed to the Best Nest children when Malvern Prep hosts the annual Christmas party in their honor on Saturday December 13. Please contact Tina Bernard at 610-415-0845 or Anna Frey at 610-296-0301 with any questions and see the attached flyer for more information.
Poinsettia Memorials - Donations Due November 25
Point Person: Ann Gress (See Directory for contact information)
Each year poinsettias are used to decorate the Chapel and other buildings on campus for the Christmas season. To help offset the cost of the poinsettias, donations of $5.00 in memory of a loved one are greatly appreciated. The names of those being honored will be displayed throughout the holiday season. If you’d like to contribute, please see the attached form.
Empty Bowls Tickets on Sale Now
Point Person: Kate Plows, Ceramics Teacher - 484-595-5203
Empty Bowls is a national organization that has been supporting thousands of events worldwide since 1990. The way Empty Bowls works is simple. Malvern students, faculty and staff will create ceramic bowls, then serve a simple meal of soup and bread. Our soup is being donated by Mr. Tom Gray and the cafeteria staff. Guests choose a bowl to use that day and to keep as a reminder that there are always Empty Bowls in the world. Most of the bowls are being made community style, meaning different artists may work with the bowls at different stages of their creation. Some bowls will also be presented as Silent Auction Pieces. 
Tickets are $25 and include a selection of one bowl, a soup dinner and admission to the Silent Auction and Sales Gallery at the event, which will be held in Stewart Hall. All proceeds will be donated to the Bethesda Project (www.bethesdaproject.org). For two weeks, tickets will be sold to the Malvern Community, only. Seating is limited to 300 guests, and this event WILL SELL OUT. Get your ticket orders in soon as there will NOT be tickets available at the door.
For more information and a ticket order form, visit www.mpemptybowls.org.
The invitation letter to the Malvern Prep community is attached here.
An Augustinian Tradition - Makes a Great Christmas Gift!
Stuck on what to buy your son for Christmas? Out of ideas for a Malvern alum? Don't miss your chance to buy Malvern Preparatory School's official keepsake book, An Augustinian Tradition. This beautiful, limited-edition illustrated coffee-table book is a must-have for alumni, parents, students and anyone associated with the Malvern community.
The book includes:
• 128 pages of art-quality color photography
• Memorable interviews with current students, alumni, faculty and friends of the school
• Comprehensive account of the school's traditions, history and people
You can purchase the book at the Campus Store, order online at www.malvernprep/ShopMP or call 484-595-1125. Nearly 40% of the proceeds from your purchase of this book goes directly back to helping Malvern students.
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Ten Malvern Prep students were selected for placement in the 2009 Archdiocesan All-Catholic Chorus, an ensemble comprised of the best student singers from the Philadelphia area’s Catholic and private high schools.
