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A Note from Ms. Reinman
A Note from Ms. Reinman
June 4, 2026
Dear Middle School Community,
This is a week of many lasts. This Monday, we had our last morning assembly that left us with a thought inspired by a line from the children’s book, The Wonderful Things You Will Be (Martin): “Will you take care of things much smaller than you?” Today, Gr. 6 enjoyed their last field trip at Medieval Times, and soon Gr. 7 and 8 will enjoy their last hurrah at the Philadelphia Zoo and Hersheypark. But until then, we invite you to our last celebration of student learning: the Capstone.
Friday, June 5
Gr. 8 (9:00 AM) in the MS Community Room: Think Globally
Please gather in the MS Community Room to begin. Students have been divided into 5 groups and they will present at various locations; groupings will be posted in the Community Room. The topics are as varied as our students and their passions. It began with a question, it continued by looking through the lens of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and it will end with a heartfelt presentation.
Gr. 7 (2:30 PM) in the Piltch Commons: Generations
Join us in the Piltch Commons for a most unique museum. Generations is about who we are in relation to history and our own sense of multi-generational history, in the context of our own cultural histories.
Monday, June 8
Gr. 6 (10:30 AM) in the MS Community Room: Beyond the Stars
We will meet in the Community Room before heading up to the 6th-grade floor. Before we look inward, we look out….way out into the universe. Come enjoy our students’ research, listen to their interviews, see their Golden Record, enjoy their Rocket Art, and marvel at their Message in a Bottle.
This is our final weekly update. Over the summer, you will receive a few letters from me as we prepare for our students’ next steps in their learning journeys. For families of Gr. 8 students moving into Upper School, I’ve enjoyed this year-long conversation with you. For families who are moving on, we wish you and your children a safe and rewarding journey ahead. For those who are returning, I invite you to meet with me during the quiet of summer so that we can prepare for this journey in partnership.
May next week bring you peace and closure as you sit back and marvel at your child’s progress. I close with gratitude. I do not take lightly the trust you have placed in us to shepherd your child through this transitional, vulnerable, and powerful time of their growth. I hold that trust with honor and awe.
Sincerely,
Chantra Reinman
Head of Middle School
CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
THIS WEEK
8TH GRADE CAPSTONE TED TALKS
Friday, June 5
9:00 am
West Middle School Building
Parents and guardians of 8th-grade students are invited to a spectacular morning of TED Talks.
7TH GRADE GENERATIONS MUSEUM RECEPTION
Friday, June 5
2:30 pm
Piltch Commons
The 7th Grade will be hosting the annual Generations Museum. This interdisciplinary project involves interviewing friends or family from different generations, so students might wish to include them in a visit to this event that will showcase the work from the unit. It’s always a fun time! Please feel free to reach out to Kirsten Small if you have any other questions
NEXT WEEK.
7TH GRADE TRIP TO THE PHILADELPHIA ZOO
Monday, June 8
9:00 am - 2:45 pm
Please see this letter for more information.
8TH GRADE CLOSING EXERCISES REHEARSAL
Monday, June 8
8:00 am - 9:30 am
Students in Gr. 8 should come to school at the normal time and will have their Closing Exercises rehearsal from 8:05 to 9:00 am. They will depart for Hersheypark immediately after.
8TH GRADE TRIP TO HERSHEYPARK
Monday, June 8
9:30 am - 6:30 pm
Please see this letter for more information.
6TH GRADE CAPSTONE PRESENTATIONS
Monday, June 8
10:30 am
West Middle School Building
On Monday, June 8th, our students will present their Youth AstroNet research projects and share their capstone accomplishments with you. Come listen to engaging student research presentations and take a tour through our hallways to view additional capstone projects on display.
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR 6TH AND 7TH GRADE STUDENTS
Tuesday, June 9
Dismissal will be at 12:00 pm.
8TH GRADE CLOSING EXERCISES
Tuesday, June 9
1:30 pm
Yarnall Gym for Guests (Students to gather in the MS)
Students in 8th grade should not come to campus until 12:30 pm on this day (note that 6th and 7th grade students will have a noon-time dismissal as is traditional). When students come to campus, they should gather in the Community Room. The event will be held at 1:30 pm in Yarnall Gym and will take approximately ninety minutes, followed by a reception in the Shipley Commons. Dress for this event is dress slacks or a skirt with a conservative blouse or dress/dress shirt, tie, and a blazer or suit. Please note that dresses do not have to be white. No sneakers, please!
WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
SUMMER READING
The 2026-27 MS summer reading list is now available.
ITALY TRIP JUNE 2027
Shipley’s Latin Department and Global Programs are excited to announce a trip to Italy in June 2027 (tentative dates: June 13-21). The trip offers students an extraordinary opportunity to experience firsthand many of the important sites, monuments, and artifacts that survive from Roman antiquity, while also learning about modern Italian culture. Highlights include: Cumae, Pompeii, Naples, the Roman Forum, Colosseum, Capitoline Museum, Vatican City, the Borghese Gallery, and others. This trip will be open to all Upper School students, with a preference for those who have studied Latin or ancient history. More information about registering will be provided at the beginning of next school year. Any questions can be directed to Matt Wellenbach (mwellenbach@shipleyschool.org).
TWO WEEKS AT-A-GLANCE
MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT VOICES
Say so long (farewell, auf wiedersehen, adieu) to the 2025-26 school year with this compilation of memorable moments.
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