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Upper School
Important Dates
Quick look Major Dates 2020-2021 Calendar
Notes from Rising Grade 9 parent meeting, June 10, 2020
Grade 9 Laptop and New Upper School Student Laptop Orientation 2020
Rising grade 9 students and new Upper School students receive laptop training in the summer to get accustomed to their new devices. Please sign up here.
Parent of Rising Grade 9/First Academic Meeting with Mr. Malcolm McCluskey, Dr. Jeanne Downey-Vanover and Ms. Stephany Fontanone, June 10, 9:00 - 10:00 am Google Meet Invitation.
Grade 9/First Academic Orientation, Monday, August 24
Fall Sports Tryouts start August 24, 3:30 pm
Class of 2024 Liturgy and Dinner, Sunday, August 23, 3:00 pm, Hamilton House
First Day of classes for all US students, Tuesday, August 25. Dress Uniform
Half-day on Friday, September 4
Used Uniform Sale: Tuesday, August 18, 10:00 am - 3:00 pmStudent Parking: Third and Fourth Academic students will need to register their car for on campus parking. More info to come in August.
Music
Summer Music Lessons
Limited availability for summer music lessons with our fabulous teachers. Openings for voice, piano, violin and ukulele.
Please contact Jamie Golembiewski if you have any questions.
Adjunct Music Program (AMP)
The Adjunct Music Program is in place to provide music instruction to interested students, siblings and parents in the Stone Ridge community. Traditional lessons and group classes are offered after-school on a variety of instruments and voice including piano, violin/viola, ukulele, and guitar. Suzuki Violin is offered through Silver Strings Suzuki Studio. Certain instruments are currently on a wait list. If you wish to participate in Fall of 2020 please fill out this survey so we can make efforts to meet the needs of our growing music community. Families who fill out this survey will receive priority and be contacted in August about registration. Registration will open in August. If you are interested in SUMMER LESSONS we are happy to connect you with teachers who have availability for virtual lessons over the break. Any questions, please contact Elizabeth Cunha.
Upper School Uniform Requirements
Upper School Uniform Requirements
Visit our Uniform web page.
Where to buy:
Gator Gallery (in-store or online)
School Store located near the Athletic Center
301.657.4322 ext. 4001
Land's End
1.800.469.2222
School code: 900118159
Flynn & O'Hara Uniforms
Loehmann’s Plaza
5210 Randolph Road, Rockville, MD 20852
Flynn O'Hara - order online and order in June and July to get free shipping and discounts. See flyer
Summer Gator Gallery Hours: When campus is re-opened, these will be the Gator Gallery summer hours:
- Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm the weeks of June 15, June 22, June 29, July 6, July 13, July 20, and August 10
- Week of August 17 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm: Tuesday (8/18) Wednesday (8/19) and Thursday (8/20)
- The Gator Gallery will be open Monday, August 24 from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm and then resumes normal operations August 25.
The Gator Gallery is available 24/7 through our online ordering system.
Athletics
Health Forms
Fall tryouts are currently scheduled to begin on Monday, August 24 at 3:30 pm. Stone Ridge will send information about fall programs and offerings by August 1. Please feel free to reach out to Andrew Maguire, Director of Athletics, with any questions in the meantime.
Summer Programs
New June 22: As Montgomery County is now in Phase 2 of easing restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic, we are pleased to announce that Stone Ridge will begin having supervised open field time and pool time for SR Upper School students. Students: make sure to check your student email accounts for open field dates and times, if you do not receive an email, please let Andrew Maguire know. If you are a member of the Varsity Swimming & Diving team and looking to swim laps, please contact Director of Aquatics, Bob Walker directly. Prior to any participation, parents must fill out the SR Athletics - Summer 2020 Student Participation Waiver. Students without a waiver on file will be asked to leave the facility.
Cross Country Summer Training: The Stone Ridge Cross Country program is unique in providing the ability for most students to follow a training plan over the summer months while adhering to all social distancing recommendations. If you are interested in running cross country this fall, or just enjoy running and are curious about the team, please make sure to email Head Coach, Peter Rook. You can also get a sense of the program by viewing the summer training plan that was shared with returning students a few weeks ago. It is never too late to join, or to reach out to Coach Rook with any questions!
Gator Strong
Additionally, beginning on June 23, Healthy Baller will start running in-person Gator Strong strength and conditioning sessions on Gator Field on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10:00 am - 11:30 am. If interested, you must register with Healthy Baller directly to receive more information prior to attending your first session.
Health Forms
New: All student-athletes must visit their Magnus Health Account and fill out all necessary forms by July 31.
Stay Healthy Gators!
Lockers
For Class of 2024: We have a number of lockers available if you are interested in reserving one for the 2020-2021 school year. Please use this form to be assigned a locker. We will also provide you with a lock to use. A locker is highly recommended as a way to keep track of your belongings and to keep them secure. Locker assignments and distributing of locks will occur during New Student Orientation.
Health Forms!
All students are required to update their health forms every school year.
For the upcoming school year, we will be shifting all student medical information to an online database. The management system we have adopted is called Magnus Health SMR (Student Medical Record). Visit your Magnus Health account and start the health forms ASAP. You can also find this link on Inside SR, parent portal, under the “Resources” tab. You will access the account via the link titled “Magnus Health.”
If you need assistance with your username and password, please contact our Registrar, Mrs. Michelle Cofino. We ask that you enter the health information required within your Magnus Health account for each child attending Stone Ridge no later than July 31.
Summer Assignments - posted June 9, 2020
All summer assignments can be found in this google folder. Please navigate to your subject (ex: English, Math, Art. etc.) and then to your class. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. McCluskey.
Book Buying
Students may purchase textbooks through MBS Direct at (Coming Soon), or from another source (ex: amazon textbooks).
MBS Direct's virtual bookstore opens July 1.
Book list for 2020-21 - coming soon.
Students will be mailed a list of their courses in early July.
If you have questions, please contact Mr. Malcolm McCluskey, Head of Upper School.
MVA and Work Permits
MVA - Motor Vehicle Administration
PLEASE READ IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND PLAN ACCORDINGLY
Learner's Permit Applications (Maryland Residents)
Beginning June 1 through August 10, Learner's Permit Applications will be processed by the US Office by appointment only. Please email usoffice@stoneridgeschool.org as soon as possible to arrange for an appointment time. We cannot guarantee that requests made within a 24-hour period will be processed. Same day requests will not be able to be processed.
We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.
Work Permits
Occasionally, over the summer, there are students who need a work permit for a summer job. Please go to this website for further information regarding work permits. The school does not issue or need to sign any work permits.
Senior Portraits
We're pleased to offer different photography options for senior portraits for our Class of 2021.
Students can opt to work with Victor O'Neill Studios who will be available on campus in August and October. More info coming.
Seniors can also opt to work with Rock Spring Photography by reaching out to marykaypalmer@me.com.
Dress for senior portraits is "nice dress" as defined in our handbook. Portrait sessions are optional. Pictures will be available for purchase directly from the vendors.
Parents
Volunteer at Stone Ridge
We love parent volunteers! The Stone Ridge Parents Association is a great way to get involved.
After we have finalized the new plans for on-campus events this fall, in light of the current public health situation, we will provide more information about volunteer opportunities.
Suggested Parent Reading list.
Contacts
Mr. Malcolm McCluskey, Head of Upper School, ext. 1184
Dr. Jeanne Downey-Vanoverr, Assistant Head of Upper School, ext. 1186
Ms. Stephany Fontanone, Upper School Dean of Students, ext. 1175
Mrs. Michelle Cofino, Upper School Office Manager/All-School Registrar, ext. 1185
Mrs. Dana D'Avella, Upper School Office Assistant, ext. 1182
If you need general assistance, please email usoffice@stoneridgeschool.org, which will be checked periodically.
Archived important email communications
Summer Thursday Page, June 18, 2020
State of the School Update (email from 5/27/20)
A Call to Our Stone Ridge Community to End Racism, June 1, 2020
Middle School
Important Dates
Quick look Major Dates 2020-2021 Calendar
New Parent Reception for Middle School parents, at the Head of School's Residence, Summer 2020.
Date TBA
Middle School first day of school, Wednesday, August 26 (full day)
Half-day on Friday, September 4
Fall Sports tryouts begin Monday, August 31 for Grades 6-8. Grade 5 will begin on Monday, Sept 14.
Used Uniform Sale: Tuesday, August 18, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Afterschool Campus registration opens, Friday, August 21 at 9:00 am..
Music
Summer Music Lessons
Limited availability for summer music lessons with our fabulous teachers. Openings for voice, piano, violin and ukulele.
Please contact Jamie Golembiewski if you have any questions.
Adjunct Music Program (AMP)
The Adjunct Music Program is in place to provide music instruction to interested students, siblings and parents in the Stone Ridge community. Traditional lessons and group classes are offered after-school on a variety of instruments and voice including piano, violin/viola, ukulele, and guitar. Suzuki Violin is offered through Silver Strings Suzuki Studio. Certain instruments are currently on a wait list. If you wish to participate in Fall of 2020 please fill out this survey so we can make efforts to meet the needs of our growing music community. Families who fill out this survey will receive priority and be contacted in August about registration. Registration will open in August. If you are interested in SUMMER LESSONS we are happy to connect you with teachers who have availability for virtual lessons over the break. Any questions, please contact Elizabeth Cunha.
Technology
Middle School Laptop Training Sessions
Grade 5 and new Grade 6-8 students will receive laptop training in the summer to get accustomed to their new devices. Please sign up here.
Additional date for Grade 5 students, please sign up here.
Please note both student and parent/guardian must attend the session. The parent and child session is the first half an hour and the second hour is for students.
Questions?
Mr. Rick Alfonso
Middle School Educational Technologist
ralfonso@stoneridgeschool.org
Ms. Urvi Shah
Director of Educational Technology and Innovation
ushah@stoneridgeschool.org
Middle School Uniform Requirements
Middle School Uniform Requirements
Visit our uniform web page.
Where to buy:
Gator Gallery (in-store or online)
School Store located near the Athletic Center
301.657.4322 ext. 4001
Land's End
1.800.469.2222
School code: 900118159
Flynn & O'Hara Uniforms
Loehmann’s Plaza
5210 Randolph Road, Rockville, MD 20852
Flynn O'Hara - order online and order in June and July to get free shipping and discounts. See flyer.
Summer Gator Gallery Hours: When campus is re-opened, these will be the Gator Gallery summer hours:
- Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm the weeks of June 15, June 22, June 29, July 6, July 13, July 20, and August 10
- Week of August 17 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm: Tuesday (8/18) Wednesday (8/19) and Thursday (8/20)
- The Gator Gallery will be open Monday, August 24 from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm and then resumes normal operations August 25.
The Gator Gallery is available 24/7 through our online ordering system.
Locker Information
Although optional, students may choose to decorate, organize and create the perfect locker space that fits their personality and needs. To help facilitate this, below are the locker dimensions, by grade level, as well as other noteworthy details:
Grade 5: 10”W x 16”D x 32”H - These lockers are made of composite material and are not compatible with magnets.
Grade 6-8: 14”W x. 16”D x 32”H - These lockers are metal and are compatible with magnets.
- Lockers contain ample space and students are required to keep all books, binders, laptops, supplies and personal items in their lockers at all times.
- While decorating and accessorizing is encouraged as a fun way to personalize each locker, students should remain aware that organizing with purpose will be helpful during a busy middle school day.
- Locks will be distributed on orientation day.
Health Forms!
All students are required to update their health forms every school year.
For the upcoming school year, we will be shifting all student medical information to an online database. The management system we have adopted is called Magnus Health SMR (Student Medical Record). Visit your Magnus Health account and start the health forms ASAP. You can also find this link on Inside SR, parent portal, under the “Resources” tab. You will access the account via the link titled “Magnus Health.”
If you need assistance with your username and password, please contact our Registrar, Mrs. Michelle Cofino. We ask that you enter the health information required within your Magnus Health account for each child attending Stone Ridge no later than July 31.
Summer Assignments & Reading Lists
Book Buying
Book list for the 2020-21 school year.
The students may purchase textbooks through MBS Direct or from another source (ex: amazon textbooks). MBS Direct will open Monday, July 6 with free shipping from July 13-27.
There are several books (Grade 6 science, Grade 5 Religion, Grades 5-8 Math and World Languages) that Stone Ridge must purchase. We ask families to pay for these books via our online form, by August 7, 2020.
Grade 5 English Workbook: Strategies to Achieve Reading Success (STARS) - This workbook must be ordered (new condition only) from the publisher, Curriculum Associates, www.curriculumassociates.com or 1-800-225-0248, reference item #12147
School Supplies
Middle School Handbook
2020-21 Middle School Handbook coming soon!
Volunteer
We love parent volunteers! The Stone Ridge Parents Association is a great way to get involved.
After we have finalized the new plans for on-campus events this fall, in light of the current public health situation, we will provide more information about volunteer opportunities.
Contacts
Mrs. Nicole Christenson '87, Head of Middle School, ext. 1519
Ms. Margaret Bollo, Administrative Assistant to Head of Middle School, ext. 1524
If you need assistance, please email msoffice@stoneridgeschool.org. This email will be monitored periodically over the summer.
Archived important email communications
Summer Thursday Page, June 18, 2020
State of the School Update (email from 5/27/20)
A Call to Our Stone Ridge Community to End Racism, June 1, 2020
Lower School
Important Dates
Quick look Major Dates 2020-2021 Calendar
New Parent Reception for Lower School parents, at the Head of School's Residence, August 2020. Date TBA
Used Uniform Sale: Tuesday, August 18, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday, August, 26: First day of school (half-day)
Half-day on Friday, September 4
Afterschool CampUs registration - TBA
Music
Summer Music Lessons
Limited availability for summer music lessons with our fabulous teachers. Openings for voice, piano, violin and ukulele.
Please contact Jamie Golembiewski if you have any questions.
Adjunct Music Program (AMP)
The Adjunct Music Program is in place to provide music instruction to interested students, siblings and parents in the Stone Ridge community. Traditional lessons and group classes are offered after-school on a variety of instruments and voice including piano, violin/viola, ukulele, and guitar. Suzuki Violin is offered through Silver Strings Suzuki Studio. Certain instruments are currently on a wait list. If you wish to participate in Fall please fill out this survey so we can make efforts to meet the needs of our growing music community. Families who fill out this survey will receive priority and be contacted in August about registration. Registration will open in August. If you are interested in SUMMER LESSONS we are happy to connect you with teachers who have availability for virtual lessons over the break. Any questions, please contact Elizabeth Cunha.
Technology
Please note: due to the potential of virtual teaching/learning in the 2020-2021 school year, we will be providing Grade 4 students with iPads instead of the customary Chromebook.
These are the tools and resources that were presented at the parent technology sessions in June.
Non-returning Lower School Students
In order to collect the students’ device and power adapter, please sign up for a time to drive through to Hamilton House to drop off the device and power adapter. See instructions below about how to return your device.
Rising Grade 5 Students
All rising Grade 5 Stone Ridge families must sign up to receive their Middle School device over the summer. We will be shipping the devices home to families before the training dates. Rising Grade 5 families are welcome to use their chromebooks throughout the summer; we will collect the chromebooks in August.
Rising Grade 1-4 Students
We will be providing each rising student in Grades 1-4 with an iPad and power adapter. Rising Grade 4 will keep their iPads. Our aim is to ship rising Grade 1 to 3 devices to reach homes the week of June 22. Please provide us with your best shipping address. All families are required to attend a technology safety session prior to students receiving their devices. Please make sure to sign up for a virtual session.
Questions? Email us at:
Julia Ewart, Lower School Educational Technologist
Urvi Shah, Director of Educational Technologist
Uniforms - Kindergarten - Grade 4
Lower School Uniform Requirements
Visit our uniform web page.
Where to buy:
Gator Gallery (in-store or online)
School Store located near the Athletic Center
301.657.4322 ext. 4001
Land's End
1.800.469.2222
School code: 900118159
Flynn & O'Hara Uniforms
Loehmann’s Plaza
5210 Randolph Road, Rockville, MD 20852
Flynn O'Hara - order online and order in June and July to get free shipping and discounts. See flyer.
Summer Gator Gallery Hours: When campus is re-opened, these will be the Gator Gallery summer hours:
- Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm the weeks of June 15, June 22, June 29, July 6, July 13, July 20, and August 10
- Week of August 17 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm: Tuesday (8/18) Wednesday (8/19) and Thursday (8/20)
- The Gator Gallery will be open Monday, August 24 from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm and then resumes normal operations August 25.
The Gator Gallery is available 24/7 through our online ordering system.
Health Forms!
All students are required to update their health forms every school year.
For the upcoming school year, we will be shifting all student medical information to an online database. The management system we have adopted is called Magnus Health SMR (Student Medical Record). Visit your Magnus Health account and start the health forms ASAP. You can also find this link on Inside SR, parent portal, under the “Resources” tab. You will access the account via the link titled “Magnus Health.”
If you need assistance with your username and password, please contact our Registrar, Mrs. Michelle Cofino. We ask that you enter the health information required within your Magnus Health account for each child attending Stone Ridge no later than July 31.
Summer Letter, Activities and Work
School Supplies
NEW students will receive a Little Hearts backpack. Returning students should bring their current Little Hearts backpack.
School Supplies for the School Year 2020-2021 (Kindergarten- Grade 4) will be provided for each student.
Volunteer
We love parent volunteers! The Stone Ridge Parents Association is a great way to get involved.
After we have finalized the new plans for on-campus events this fall, in light of the current public health situation, we will provide more information about volunteer opportunities.
Contact
Ms. Sandy Gillespie, Head of Lower School, ext. 1269
Mrs. Terri Smith, Administrative Assistant to the Head of Lower School, ext. 1267
If you need assistance, please email lsoffice@stoneridgeschool.org.
Archived important email communications
Summer Thursday Page, June 18, 2020
State of the School Update (email from 5/27/20)
A Call to Our Stone Ridge Community to End Racism, June 1, 2020
EdTech & Innovation
Laptops and Screen Time
Summer is a great time of year to play outside, get lost in a book, pick up a hobby, and learn something interesting! We highly recommend that your daughters spend no more than 1-2 hours (less is better!) on any device including their school owned laptops, cell phones, and television. We also recommend that students should not take their school owned devices on trips or camps.
Tech-tidbit to ponder...
What age should my child have a cell phone?
We recommend and believe that a child below Grade 9 does not need a smartphone. If you do need your child to text or call you, we recommend purchasing them a flip phone. Contact the EdTech team to discuss this important topic further and check out the Wait Until 8th campaign.
Family Technology Contracts
Are you looking for some guidelines on managing technology at home?
Check out Common Sense Media’s
Family Media Agreement
Customizeable Device Contract
Visit the Stone Ridge EdTech Blog
Please review the Stone Ridge Responsible Use Policy
Student Support/Opportunities
WBMA, LLC & The SOAR Program for Psychotherapy and Testing
Telehealth Groups
Summer Cap
Art Therapy and more
Learn more at https://wbma.cc/
IMPACT 2020
Are you a young activist looking to hone your advocacy skills and meet other young people interested in making an impact? If so, IMPACT 2020 is for you! Join young activists from across the country for this unique and engaging virtual summer program designed to help middle and high school students develop the skills necessary to pursue a passion, tackle a community need, and form a network with other young leaders. During IMPACT 2020, you will have a chance to hear from other young activists on different strategies and models of advocacy and activism, share your own story, deepen your understanding of the challenges and issues in your community, work with your peers to create meaningful solutions, and present your action plan to an exciting guest panel! Register today to reserve your spot for this exciting summer experience!
IMPACT 2020 is developed by the National Network of Schools in Partnership and Close Up Foundation. Financial aid is available to families that qualify. For more information visit: www.closeup.org/impact-2020
Parent/Family Resources
Resources curated by faculty and staff at Stone Ridge and the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion on racism:
- Anti-racism Resources
- Additional Reading and Resources on Racism
- Resources to do the "Work"
- June 1, 2020 email, A Call to Our Stone Ridge Community to End Racism
- Please read the June 18, 2020 email, A Follow Up to Stone Ridge's Letter on the Call to End Racism
- Please read the June 18, 2020 email, A Follow Up to Stone Ridge's Letter on the Call to End Racism
Optional Summer Reading: 100+ books that are suggested to the Stone Ridge community options. These resources have been a vetted for parents and students.
Parenting in Place, Helping Families Thrive in Challenging Times is a "limited engagement live masterclass series from a new collective of prominent thought leaders (Julie Lythcott-Haims, Jessica Leahy, Madeline Levine, William Stixrud and more) in parenting, neuroscience, education and well-being." It will take place on Wednesdays at 8:00 pm starting June 10 for a fee of $29 total for the 8-week class. Read more about it and register here. www.parentinginplacemasterclass.com
Summer in Mindfulness
Summer in Mindfulness is a free introductory program offered to the students, parents, faculty and staff of the Stone Ridge community. As the school year draws to a close, the summer ahead remains uncertain and unknown. With shelter-at-home continuing, and normal activities reduced, it is natural for feelings like stress, anxiety, disappointment, loneliness, boredom and fear to arise. Mindfulness is a way to navigate these feelings, to live in the present, without regret for the past or worry about the future, in non-judgmental awareness. Mindfulness can assist you to cultivate a kind, curious attention to all of your experiences during this pandemic, and help you navigate your day with increased equanimity and peace.
This is a seven session course. Each class includes a background talk, instructions, a practice period and a Q&A session. A course outline, handouts and links to video and audio reference sources will be provided. The program is offered live via Zoom, Monday and Wednesday evenings, 7:00 – 8:00 pm. To register for this class, please complete Zoom Registration Form. To receive more information about this class or future offerings, please complete this Google Form.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Session Topics
June 08 - Session 1: What is Mindfulness?
June 10 - Session 2: Mindfulness of Breathing and the Body
June 15 - Session 3: Mindfulness of Self and Others
June 17 - Session 4: Mindfulness of Emotions
June 22 - Session 5: Mindfulness of Thoughts
June 24 - Session 6: Intention, Gratitude and Daily Practice
June 29 - Session 7: Mindfulness of Community
Instructor Biography
Melchior Baltazar has been a mindfulness practitioner for many years, but never so ardently as the present. He is the father of three girls attending Stone Ridge; three teenage daughters at home with nowhere to go. He credits mindfulness with enabling navigation through this estrogen aquarium, the middle way between morning coffee and earlier and earlier afternoon happy hours. Melchior has practiced mindfulness as a reformed attorney, CEO, US Navy SEAL and Ironman Triathlete. He is currently completing the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Teacher program with the Awareness Training Institute and the Greater Good Science Center, UC Berkeley, under the direction of Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach.