Marin Academy

VOTE! Are you fired up? Are you ready to vote? Don’t think for a second that your vote doesn’t matter - every vote counts! MA acknowledges that we are not all experiencing this election season in the same way, and recognizes our responsibility to help foster an environment where we can disagree and maintain our dignity. Join Mya and Sanjai tomorrow during lunch blocks for dialog on how to process and engage in conversation even when we disagree. Check email for Zoom link, but for today, if you’re 18 or older, hit the polls! #vote #registertovote #vote2020

Let’s give a warm welcome to our new history teacher Annelise Morris! Annelise earned their BA in Anthropology and Comparative Literature from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and their MA and PhD in Archaeology from UC Berkeley. Hobbies include (but are not limited to): gardening, hiking, tabletop games, reading, and playing video games - Breath of the Wild is their all-time favorite (let’s go, Link)! Annelise also loves seasonal crafting and you can sign up for their Cross-stitch virtual Inning with the Outings Department on Nov. 19. #facultyfriday

More scenes from our first week back of in-person learning. The masks may hide them, but there were lots of smiles all around campus!

What are they up to?? Special delivery for Halloween, MA’s Fall Theater production, The Open Window, is an anthology of chilling tales, including original adaptations from the works of Saki (H.H. Munro), W.F. Harvey, H.P. Lovecraft, and original stories written and performed by the cast. Don’t miss it this Friday at 6:30pm! Zoom details below...

MA is back in person! Thank you to everyone in our community who helped make this possible - faculty, staff, ops team, our COVID coordinator, and the continued cooperation of our students and families! Keep up the good work!

Adrian Gutierrez is the newest member of our amazing Operations team and is seen here measuring out lunch areas to keep our students safe and distant. As you already know, Operations has been working very hard for months reconfiguring our campus to meet health guidelines, so when you get here, be sure to say hi and a big THANK YOU! Yay Adrian! #facultyfriday

Beck L. '21 in the news again!

Here are some practices and protocols on entering buildings and classrooms when we get back... next week!!! https://youtu.be/mftB15-PHp8

Meet HOOey Lewis! Or Whitney HOOston? The Owl from Owl Labs will be your new teaching assistant in classrooms. Faculty and staff are now trained on operating this cute little piece of technology that will take your Zooms to the next level with a 360 interactive experience during remote/hybrid learning. See you owl soon, Cats!

Wonder who’s behind that NEXUS you got in the mail? Justine Clifford joins Marin Academy as the new Director of Marketing and Communications with over a decade of experience as an independent school administrator. Justine is a proud parent of two sons and enjoys ballroom dance, historical costuming, camping, and hiking with her two dogs. #facultyfriday ICYMI, you can also check out the digital version of NEXUS here: https://bit.ly/3dwVd4o

Hey Cats! Here's what to expect for your COVID testing this Saturday. Remember: do not eat or drink 20 minutes before your test and do not brush your teeth or use mouthwash 2 hours before your test. Stay safe and see you Saturday!

Our very own Katharine Boyd featured in the Youth In Arts show!

MA’s new COVID-19 Coordinator, Gayle Masada has been working ’round the clock to ensure our safety upon returning, researching and developing new practices and procedures. A registered nurse, she had thought to retire and moved to San Anselmo in March with lots of travel plans, but that's on hold for now as she is gladly helping out at our school. Gayle was born in Hawaii, so naturally, when she’s not focused on hand sanitizer, masks, and PPE, she’s dreaming about beaches and spam musubi. #facultyfriday

The Return to Activity program is underway! Adhering to guidelines provided by health services, our Athletics and Outings departments are safely able to allow small groups of students to participate in socially distanced running, swimming, and hiking. We support physical, mental, and social well being! Stay safe, Cats!