• Parents Grades 5-12: #HalftheStory, founded by Larissa May, is a non-profit focused on empowering the next generation's relationship with technology. Larissa will be hosting a parent education night, "Parenting in the Digital Age: How to Support Your Child's Digital Wellness" on October 28 at 5:45 p.m. on zoom. Anyone is welcome to join, but the content is geared toward parents in grades 5-12.
• Stevenson Fall Play: "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time" runs November 7-9 in Keck Auditorium, 7 – 9:30 p.m. each night. Please come support our actors and technicians! Reservations are highly recommended. Mature language and themes are present; we recommend that parents and guardians use discretion.
• Please remember to check your Pirate Page and visit Stevenson's refreshed website for the latest news and updates!

Lower and Middle Division

IMPORTANT! Lower and Middle Division are switching the late start day from Tuesday, October 29, to the day after Halloween, Friday, November 1.

• Tuesday, October 29, will follow a regular school day for Lower and Middle Division students:
  • Lower Division start time: 8 a.m.
  • Middle Division start time, Day 5 schedule: 8:20 a.m.
• Friday, November 1, will follow the "Tuesday Late Schedule:"
  • Lower Division start time: 8:45 a.m.
  • Middle Division start time, Day 8: 9 a.m.
  • Pre-K families may also drop off students at 7:30 a.m. in their classrooms, if needed. Please let Jen Rauber and Lauren Grindlay know if you plan to drop off your child before 8:45 a.m.
  • K-8 students may still be be dropped off for morning free play at 7:30 a.m., if needed.

We strongly encourage all Pre-K – grade 8 families to take advantage of the late start to allow students to sleep in and recover from the Halloween festivities.

The faculty children's bus will depart the Pebble Beach Campus for the Carmel Campus on late start Friday, November 1, at 8 a.m.

• The Carmel Campus picture retake day is scheduled for Wednesday, October 30. If you would like your child's picture to be retaken, please complete the form on your Pirate Pages or notify Mrs. Jackie DiYanni.
• This week we will have a canned food drive: "Trick or Treat So Others Can Eat." We will share non-perishable food donations with the families we support through our Carmel Campus service program. A bin for you to donate food will be at the front of the school.
• Carmel Campus Halloween Celebration: We are excited to announce that our annual Halloween celebration will take place on Thursday, October 31! Families are invited to join the parade and carnival. The afternoon will be filled with fun activities, starting with our beloved Halloween parade and culminating in a student-led carnival. The parade will take place from 1 p.m.-1:30 p.m.  The carnival will end at 3 p.m.
  • Please register your child for FREE PLAY using the Forms tab of your Parent Pirate Page if childcare is needed, including for Pre-K. Registration will close on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.
  • We are still seeking volunteers to help with setting up and running our Halloween carnival stations on Thursday, October 31. To sign up, please use this link.
• Mark your calendar for the Parent Association Meeting on Monday, November 4 at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. The link and an agenda will be shared next week and can also be accessed from the school calendar.
• Join fellow community members on the Fort Ord National Monument on Saturday, October 26, to lend a helping hand with collecting native plant seed for habitat restoration, controlling invasive weeds, or other rewarding volunteer work. A free lunch and other gifts will be provided following the work project. Please wear closed-toe shoes and appropriate clothing for outdoor work. Sorry, no dogs are allowed. If you're interested in volunteering at this special event, please register here. For more information on the Fort Ord clean-up, visit, fortordcleanup.com/arch.

Middle Division

• Please join us for coffee and conversation in front of the Dance Studio Wall. Dates by grade are listed below. We hope to see you there.
  • Grade 6: Wednesday, November 6, 8:20 a.m.
  • Grade 8: Friday, November 8, 8:20 a.m.
  • Grade 5: Tuesday, November 12, 8:45 a.m.
  • Grade 7: Wednesday, November 13, 8:20 a.m.

• It's Halloween week! To celebrate, there will be many activities for students on the Pebble Beach campus on Thursday, October 31. During the day, we'll enjoy our annual costume contest, and while resident students will not be able to leave campus that evening, we will offer trick-or-treating, pumpkin carving, a "Halloweenies" cookout and a student-hosted haunted house. Day students are also invited to join in the evening's festivities; events will wrap up by 8:30 p.m. We ask that everyone be thoughtful in selecting a costume to ensure that they are in keeping with our core values and do not demean anyone or any group in particular. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Student Life Office.
• Yearbook picture make-up day with Generations Photography is Friday, November 1 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. in Reid Hall. Students, faculty and staff, if you missed the original yearbook picture day in August, please have your photo taken on this date. If you were unhappy with your photo taken in August, you may bring your ID card to have your picture retaken. If you have questions, please contact Michelle Boatman at [email protected].
• Resident Families: Thanksgiving break begins on Friday, November 22; all resident students must be off campus by noon on Saturday, November 23. If you wish to reserve a spot on the shuttle for your student for Thanksgiving Break, use this form. Availability is first-come-first-serve and sign-ups will close on Friday, November 15.
• Homecoming Week: We're kicking off Homecoming Week on Saturday, November 2, with our Disco Fever-themed dance from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.! Students will dust off those bell bottoms for a night filled with groovy beats, dazzling lights and amazing friends. The dance will take place on the Pebble Beach Campus; no outside guests will be allowed for this dance, however, students will be able to invite outside guests to the Winter Formal and Spring Fling dances later this year. Stay tuned for more information about Homecoming Week, which culminates with the Homecoming Football Game on Saturday, November 9.
• College Center: Revolution Prep is offering a free ACT online practice exam on Saturday, November 2 at 9 a.m. This is a chance for students to complete full-length practice tests in a timed environment, which is crucial for preparing for the official exam. A proctored practice exam will help your child build testing endurance and give a real-time snapshot of their testing performance. Register here.