Highlights from this Week’s Fly By

Welcome to the Fly By with Callyanne McCrea

School Theme for the Year

This year’s theme is Hope from Psalm 71:5:
“For you, O Lord, are my hope, my trust, O Lord, from my youth.”

Key Reminders

• Parent Survey Link Be sure to fill out the Parent Survey before it closes Monday April 20th
• Geneva Spirit Trailer Will be open every Wednesday 2:45-4:00 behind the MPB
• Benefit Join us for Benefit April 30 and May 1

This Week in History

On April 19, 1897 the first ‘Boston Marathon’ took place, featuring a 24.5 mile course. Only 15 men participated, 10 completing the race, with John McDermott finishing first with a time of 2 hours and 55 minutes. This race was inspired by the 1896 Athens Olympic Marathon and was held on Patriots Day to honor the Revolutionary War. A tradition that still stands. In 1924 the Boston Marathon transitioned to the standard 26.2 mile race and on average today, holds around 30,000 participants each year. This race is notoriously difficult to qualify for and a highly regarded accomplishment for those who participate. From a 2:55 fastest time, the current course record is set by Kenyan runner Geoffrey Mutai with a time of 2 hours and 3 minutes. That is a 4 minute and 41 second mile pace, for 26.2 miles.

Did You Know?

Did you know that you can control Parent Square notifications? Check the Landing for instructions!

Fun Faculty Fact

Orchestra Director, Sarah Gachupine, has led her orchestra to be state champs at TAPPs 4 times. She is said to train her students like athletes, often meeting with them early in the morning before competitions, many of whom play basketball, baseball, soccer, and football. Many of her students don’t pick up a string instrument until they enter her Logic school 6th grade class, or later. Mrs. Gachupine started the Mariachi program that has also won at TAPPS every year Mariachi has participated. She has high expectations for her students that push them out of their comfort zone, like calling up 7th and 8th graders to fill out the Rhetoric orchestra, and on top of the character building, has seen great success. Mrs. Gachupine is a beloved teacher who is excellent at her job and loves her students deeply. And on top of all that, she has even directed and taught this year with an injured back. You’re amazing Mrs. Gauchapine. Thank you for everything that you do for your students, including me!