Happenings (November 19, 2024)
Winter Musical: Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS
Student Art Print Sale
Are you looking for an original gift for the holidays? Before the performances of Matilda the Musical (or during the intermission), come browse through the Hill-Murray Art Fair’s collection of student art prints in the lobby just outside of the theater. All art prints are for sale, and students get to keep 85% of the profits. The art fair is open from 6-9 PM on Friday, December 6th, 5-9:30 PM on Saturday, December 7th, and 1-4 PM on Sunday, December 8th.
Girls Hockey Season Pass
Attention Girls Hockey Fans: The 2024-25 Girls Hockey Season Pass is available for purchase! This $60 pass is for admission to all regular season games at Polar Arena. It is not valid for playoffs. Once purchased, the pass can be added to your phone wallet for easy access at the gate.
Visit the Hill-Murray website or click here to purchase.
Hill-Murray students have free admission to regular season home games with a valid Hill-Murray ID.
Tickets to individual games will still be available online or at the gate. Adult admission is $8/game and seniors/students are $5/game.
Please contact Sarah Turner with any questions at sturner@hill-murray.org.
Boys Hockey Season Pass
Attention Boys Hockey fans: The Boys Hockey 2024-25 Season Pass is available for purchase on-line. The $100 pass includes admission to all regular season home games at Aldrich Arena. Once purchased, the pass can be added to your phone wallet for easy access at the gate.
Visit the Hill-Murray website or click here to purchase.
Hill-Murray students have free admission to regular season home games with a valid Hill-Murray ID.
Tickets to individual games will still be available online or at the gate. Adult admission is $8/game and seniors/students are $5/game.
Please reach out to Sarah Turner at sturner@hill-murray.org with any questions.
Seeking STEM Professionals for Student Internships & Job Shadows
Parents and alumni, do you work in graphic design, engineering, technology, or other STEM related fields? We are seeking partners for internship or job shadow opportunities for high school students. Our students have hands-on experience in coding, engineering, 3D fabrication, graphic design, and Adobe design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Many of our students already have experience with doing design work in school with business owners from the community. They are excited to learn more from professionals like you and are eager to see how their skills apply in real-world settings.
We are interested in exploring a variety of potential partnerships. Student can be available for one to two hours per day, two to three times per week for internships. Other possibilities include job-shadow programs or even one-time site visits or facilities tours. We also welcome professionals who would be willing to speak to our students here on campus. These experiences are invaluable in helping our students explore career paths and gain practical skills. If interested, please reach out to Aran Glancy at aglancy@hill-murray.org. Thank you for supporting our students’ journeys!
Hill-Murray Baseball: Open Coaching Position
Freshman Baseball Coach – If interested, please contact Head Baseball Coach, Charlie Cicalello, at ccicalello@hill-murray.org.
National Honor Society Applications
National Honor Society applications were sent via email to the class of 2026. They are due Monday, November 25th by 2:40 PM. Students should see or email Mrs. Deuth or Ms. Rodriguez with questions or concerns.
ACT Prep Course
We will be offering an ACT Prep Course for students who are looking for additional coaching and support for the ACT. We will be offering two test prep cohorts. The first cohort is for students taking the test on Saturday, February 8th. The second cohort is for students taking the test on Saturday, April 5th.
Click here to register.
Winter School Pick-Up Reminder
With winter weather approaching, we ask families to avoid picking up students on Larpenteur Avenue. Recently, more vehicles have been stopping on the south side, creating a bottleneck and limiting space for turn lanes and emergency maneuvers. We appreciate your understanding and support in helping us maintain a safe and efficient drop-off and pick-up process.
Thank you,
Brent Johnson, Bill Beaudette, Aaron Benner, and Mike Whisler
Service-Immersion Trip to Browning, Montana–Blackfeet Reservation
Ten Hill-Murray students traveled to Browning, Montana, to volunteer at De La Salle Blackfeet School on the Blackfeet Reservation. The school, a middle school for grades 4 through 8, is operated by the Christian Brothers.
During their week-long visit, the students played with the children, worked one-on-one with them, read together, and assisted wherever the school needed support. They also had the opportunity to hear from various cultural speakers and spent time exploring Glacier National Park.
The experience included daily prayer, nightly reflections, engaging activities, and living in community for seven days—a transformative and rewarding journey for all involved!
Honors Geometry goes on an Amazing Race
Honors Geometry students tackled several challenging geometrical tasks last week in a fun, interactive activity. To reach the prize, they completed proofs, solved a vocabulary crossword puzzle, and answered questions about congruent triangles. Their efforts ultimately led them to a locker in the hallway secured with a combination lock. If they could figure out the combination before the class ended, they earned a prize!
Uniform Update
Online Uniform Store is available HERE – order deadline is November 26.
We also have uniforms on site for purchase. To order uniforms, please send Lizzie an
email at efredrick@hill-murray.org. We will fulfill the order and she will let you know
when it is ready for pick up at the front desk. Charges will be added to your TADS
account.
Returns can be made anytime at the front desk with Lizzie.
The uniform store is open Monday – Thursday one hour after school for purchases and exchanges.
Next year, hoodie sweatshirts will NOT be allowed Monday – Thursday. Consider purchasing a ¼
Zip or long sleeve polo this year from the uniform store. Click here to view the options
available.
SAVE THE DATE: Middle School Christmas Party
Save the date for the Middle School Christmas Party on Monday, December 16th, from 2:45-5 PM. More details to come.
Ways to Help Build Emotional Resilience in Young People
1. Encourage healthy risk-taking: Gently push young people from their comfort zones through activities that won’t cause harm if they are unsuccessful. (Parents may also experience some discomfort. Gently prevent yourself from stepping back in too soon).
2. Resist the urge to fix the issue and ask questions instead: When we see loved ones hurting, our first instinct is to fix the issue. However, when teaching children emotional resilience, a better approach is to ask thought-provoking questions. Asking questions stimulates self-awareness, allowing students to work through problems logically.
3. Help young people label their emotions: Adolescents can experience a flood of emotions during stressful events. To support stress resilience, help students label their emotions and remind them that even difficult feelings are completely normal and will pass in time.
4. Demonstrate and model coping skills: Emotional turmoil represents an internal conflict of emotions, which can be alleviated through outward actions, reducing overall stress. In order for students to engage in stress-reducing activities, you have to teach coping strategies.
Shopping on Black Friday? Make a difference in this year’s Pioneer Premier Auction and donate an item directly from our Amazon Wishlist that ships right to school! Please note your name on the order and submit the donation form found on pioneer.givesmart.com. Thank you for your support of the Hill-Murray community!
Adoration – Friday, Dec. 6
One of the spiritual practices we celebrate at Hill-Murray is Adoration, which is held in the Hill-Murray Chapel during the school day typically on the first Friday of each month. Adoration is part of the rituals and traditions of the Catholic Church and is open to all members of the Christian faith. Adoration refers to the time when the Blessed Sacrament is placed on the altar and the faithful spend time with Jesus in the Chapel in quiet prayer and reflection. Our next day of Adoration is Friday, December 6 from 9:15am-1:45pm. CLICK HERE to sign up for a time. We will start with Mass at 9:15am (finished by 9:45am).
Mass, Brunch, and Hill-Murray Theatre with St. Paul’s Monastery – Sunday, Dec. 8
On Sunday, December 8, you could battle the crowds or scroll endlessly for Christmas gifts—or take a timeout and join the Sisters at St. Paul’s Monastery, located right next to Hill-Murray.
Start your day by getting connected with Mass and brunch, then cross off your shopping list at the Hill-Murray Christmas Market. End the day on a high note with the Hill-Murray Theatre’s production of Matilda the Musical.
Doesn’t that sound like the perfect way to spend your Sunday?
Click here for tickets and more information.
Upcoming HM Mothers Club Events:
Sip. Shop. Support.: Sunday, December 8th – 3-5 PM, Evereve, 9020 Hudson Road, Woodbury, MN
Relax. Reset. Retail: Friday, February 7th, Time TBD – Yoga and sound bowl experience, shop local retail vendors, Hill-Murray School – TNC
Sourdough Bread Making: Saturday, March 1st, Time TBD, Hill-Murray Commons
Christmas at the Monastery – Dec. 7-14
Join the Sisters at St. Paul’s Monastery for Christmas at the Monastery, happening December 7–14!
This cherished holiday tradition is perfect for the whole family. Celebrate the season with festive music, delicious treats, and a warm sense of community spirit.
Click here for more details and participation information.
Financial Assistance Application Deadline: Jan. 15
The TADS Financial Aid Assessment Application (myTADS.com) is now open. When you apply
you will be asked to submit information from your 2023 1040 as well as 2024 W2’s. Awards
will be made as applications are completed.
The deadline to apply is January 15th .
Please contact Colene Erickson in the Business Office at cerickson@hill-murray.org or (651) 748-
2408 if you have any questions or concerns.
Summer Programs at the University of Notre Dame for rising Juniors and Seniors
What is it like to be a student at Notre Dame? Current sophomores and juniors looking for a collegiate experience may consider applying to our on-campus programs in summer 2025!
Summer Scholars or Leadership Seminars allow students to live on Notre Dame’s beautiful campus for two weeks. They will stay in a residence hall with a roommate, take a challenging college-level course, and participate in fun community-building activities in the evenings. Students will also earn transferrable college credit from Notre Dame!
Need-based financial aid, including application fee waivers, partial to full-tuition scholarships, and travel reimbursement is available to students who qualify.
Office of Pre-College Programs McKenna Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556 (574) 631-0990 | precoll@nd.edu | precollege.nd.edu
Financial Aid Information Night: Feb. 5
Parents of students grades 9-12 are invited to join us on Wednesday, February 5th from 6:30 – 7:30 PM in the Hill-Murray School auditorium for information on the process colleges use to award financial aid, and how a family might anticipate what kind of award their student could expect before even applying. Our guest speaker is Molly Flesher-Sanderson from the University of St. Thomas.