All School Update
  • Community & Parent/Guardian Education: Tomorrow, November 18, Dr. Casey Grover '02, P '28 – lifelong resident of Monterey County, graduate of Stevenson School and a current grade 9 parent – will address our student and parent communities about vaping, both nicotine and cannabis, and the potential risks, dangers and social implications of this pervasive problem for many teenagers. He will speak with upper division students during community time on the Pebble Beach Campus and with middle division students during community time/advisory in the coming weeks. All parents/guardians (PK-12) are strongly encouraged to attend our evening Zoom session at 6 p.m. on November 18. Register here to attend.
  • Stevenson Band & Orchestra Instrumental Concert: The Upper Division band and orchestra are pleased to present their fall concert this Thursday, November 21 at 7 p.m. in Keck Auditorium. Our high school musicians will perform classical, jazz and contemporary instrumental styles, and students from the Carmel Campus grade 8 band will also be participating. Please join us as we celebrate the fine work of our students at this delightful, pre-Thanksgiving music event. Reception to follow in Douglas Hall.
  • Community Outreach: On December 9, 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Dr. Casey Grover '02, P'28 and School Nurse Erica Sanborn will be on the Pebble Beach campus (Douglas Hall) to distribute Narcan dispensers to our community members. Narcan is a nasal spray that can be used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Dr. Grover shared the importance of Narcan during his parent and student talks last year, and after the success of last year's distribution, we are offering this event to our community again. Please know that this is not in response to any activity on campus, but rather our commitment to the safety of our community and the greater Monterey County community. Click here to learn more. For the Carmel Campus, we will only be distributing Narcan to parents, not students; only Upper Division students will be able to pick up a dose. If you would prefer your student not have access, we will send an email with a form for you to opt-out. Please feel free to contact the Director of Student Leadership and Wellness Curriculum Sarah Koshi with logistical questions, or School Nurse Erica Sanborn with any questions that pertain to Narcan.
  • "Dusty Boots" Tour: Please join President Dr. Dan Griffiths and Director of Facilities and Capital Projects Chris Madill '86 this Friday, November 22 at 1 p.m., for the next monthly "Dusty Boots" tour of the math, science, and engineering building construction site. We will meet in Douglas Hall before walking down to the site. Please be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and long pants; hard hats and safety vests will be provided. A coffee reception in Douglas will follow. Please register here.
 
Carmel Campus Updates
Lower and Middle Division
  • Grandparents and Special Friends Day: As we gear up for our campus Grandparents and Special Friends Day this Friday, November 22, please remind your grandparents and special friends to sign up and register for the event if they haven't already. Students are expected to attend school in their uniform this day. Communication went out last week with event details. Additionally, please complete the survey to let us know if your child will:
    • Attend school on that day.
    • Be picked up early if not accompanied by a grandparent or special friend.
    • Depart with their grandparent or special friend after the event concludes at 11:30 a.m.
    • Remain on campus afterward.

Students are encouraged to leave for lunch with their visitors after the event, but we need to know which students will remain on campus. If your child will be staying for after-school free-play, please indicate this in the survey. All students staying after school need to be picked up by 4:30 p.m., and a sign-up is required for after-school care on that day.

  • Calendar Changes: Please note the following changes to this year's calendar of events:
    • Mark your calendars for school conferences, March 3-6, 2025. Students will attend school on these dates, with conferences scheduled from 3:30 p.m.-6 p.m. daily.
    • March 7, 2025: No classes for students; conferences will run all day from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
    • Spring Family Weekend: Scheduled for April 11, 2025, this will be a regular school day for students. Further details will be shared closer to the date.
  • Admissions Events for Prospective Students: If you have friends or family that might be interested in learning about Stevenson's Lower and Middle Divisions for the upcoming school year, please encourage them to attend one of our events in December. Your word of mouth is our strongest recruitment tool. Click here for more information. Registration is required.
    • PK Pirate Experience: Tuesday, December 10, 4:30 p.m.
    • Middle Division Pirate Experience: Wednesday, December 11, 5 p.m.
    • Lower Division Pirate Experience: Thursday, December 12, 5 p.m.
  • Parent Association: All of Stevenson's parents/guardians are part of the Parent Association. Please join us on December 9, 6 p.m.-7:15 p.m., in the Middle Division amphitheater for a wine and cheese gathering and discussion centered on building more parent participation through our event committees.
  • Free Dress Day: November's free dress day has changed to this Thursday, November 21. Students may come to school in free dress on that day.
  • Reminder: Tuesday, November 19, is a regular late start day. Lower Division starts at 8:45 a.m. and Middle Division starts at 9 a.m.

 

Lower Division

  • Lower Division Classroom Socials: This is a great opportunity to connect, view student work and see firsthand what students are learning in their classrooms. We hope you can join us!
    • Pre-K, Grade 2 and Grade 4: Wednesday, November 20, 8 a.m.-8:30 a.m.
    • Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 3: Thursday, November 21, 8 a.m.-8:30 a.m.
 
Pebble Beach Campus Updates
  • Reminder: Non-interscholastics begin November 18. The deadline to make changes to winter co-curriculars is this Friday, November 22. Co-curricular details for your child can be found on your Pirate Page under the "student" tab.
  • Fall Final Assessments: Assessments will take place December 16-20, during the week prior to winter break. All class meetings during this week are mandatory and cannot be rescheduled or excused due to travel plans.
  • Thanksgiving Departure: Residential students are permitted to leave campus for break after their academic and co-curricular obligations Friday, November 22, and must be out of the dorm by noon on November 23. Students can return to campus either on Sunday, December 1, after noon, or Monday, December 2, by 7:30 p.m.; classes resume on Tuesday, December 3.
  • December Community Close: On Friday, December 20, we will wrap up the semester together as a school after students' final exam. H period exams will conclude at 11 a.m. Following that exam, students will engage in community activities that will conclude at 2 p.m., at which point students will be allowed to leave for winter break.
  • Winter Break Departure: Winter break passes are due Friday, December 6. Similar to Thanksgiving break, Stevenson books shuttles for residential students traveling to the San Jose and San Francisco airports. If you wish to reserve a spot on the shuttle for your student, you can use this form. The shuttle reservation is also due by Friday, December 6.