Bulletin
May 11, 2018 Volume 37, #34
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Calendar Updates and RemindersMay 15 Cuba Cultural Exploration Presentation and Pot Luck Dinner (5:30 PM)
May 18 Semi-formal
May 26 APC Meeting and Campus Work Bee
June 1 Spring Concert
June 9 Graduation
June 11 (Rising) Senior Leadership Retreat
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Mass MoCA 8th Annual Teen Invitational Opening TONIGHT:
Friday May 11, 7:00 PMThe much anticipated moment has arrived! Mass MoCA's 8th Annual Teen Invitational. Students from schools across the greater North Adams area are participating, and the evening of Friday, May 11 will see not just the opening of the short-lived exhibition, but also an awards ceremony and reception. The show will remain up through closing on Sunday, May 12, and all work will be returned the following week. If you are unable to attend the opening, but will be able to go during the weekend, please let Nora Bates Zale know, as she can provide two admissions vouchers per student.
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| CUBA CULTURAL EXPLORATION:
SLIDE SHOW AND COMMUNITY POT LUCK-TUESDAY, MAY 15, 5:30pmPlease join us for a slide show and presentation about our Spring Break trip to Cuba. We'll gather in the recital hall at 5:30 PM on May 15. Beverages and all utensils will be provided. Bring a labeled dish to share, along with your questions. We look forward to sharing our amazing experience with the community!, Parents, please let your Class Parent know how many from your family will be coming to help us with our set up plans.
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7th Grade - An exploration of the surrounding Deerfield River and Connecticut River Watershed area
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Students enjoying nature, fixing a problem with a basketball in the Connecticut River, and visiting the fishlift at the Robert E. Barrett fishway in Holyoke
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8th Grade - New England history through the lense of maritime history in Mystic, CT and environs
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8th graders explore the Mystic Seaport, visit a warehouse of over 200,000 costumes, and take in the Mystic Aquarium
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9th Grade - A study of history, biology, and marine ecology on Nantucket Island
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9th grade students set off on bikes for a ride to the cranberry bogs, make flotsam and jetsam sculptures, and help build and fill raised beds, dig fence post holes, and prepare the Maria Mitchell Association‘s garden, where100% of the harvest will be donated to the island’s food pantry
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10th Grade - An exploration of New York City including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, United Nations, the 9/11 Memorial, Chinatown and much more
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11th Grade - An exploration of Washington DC including the African-American History Museum, the Supreme Court, Politico offices, the National Gallery, National Zoo, and much more
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11th graders visit the Politico offices, view a rainbow over the Jefferson Memorial and ride the carousel at the National Mall.
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12th Grade - An exploration of Martha's Vineyard
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12th graders enjoy a ferry ride, create crab shell mandalas at Menemsha Beach, and pose for a class photo at Aquinnah
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PLEASE NOTE: SPECIAL SCHEDULE, MAY 16 On May 16th, there will be a half-day of classes, ending at 12:15, before students depart for various athletic activities. However, buses will still run from The Academy at 5:15 PM. Kayakers, lacrosse players, and middle school Ultimate players will be able to ride these buses, but Varsity and JV Ultimate teams will not be back from Greenfield Community College in time for the buses. The RVAL tournament at GCC should wrap-up around 6 PM. Please plan accordingly for this day.
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SPORT RECAP, Week of May 7 - May 11 Varsity Ultimate lost to Eagle Hill in a tough home game Monday. Our defense was no match for their quick athletic offensive play, despite heroic defensive efforts by Tucker, Liam F, Chessie, and Nat. We celebrated our seniors in this final home game of the season- their enthusiasm and skill will be greatly missed.
The AaC/Mohawk girls lacrosse team won 13-1 Monday against Berkshire Country Day School. Goals were scored by Areia x 3, Emma x 2, Ella, Abby, Lizzie, Haley, Caite, Tess, and Ruby. Assists by Lizzie x 2, Areia x 2. Emma led the team with 12 ground balls followed by Haley with 6 and Ella with 5. Celeste and Ella played great defensively and Sarah had 3 saves in goal.
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NEWS FROM THE ACADEMY PARENTS COUNCIL (APC) Over the next several weeks there are plenty of opportunities to get together with other Academy parents for community building and to help out at our school.
Save the Dates!
Tuesday May 15, 5:30-7:00 PM: Community Pot Luck Dinner and Cuba Trip presentation
All community members are invited to dine and enjoy photos and brief presentations from the Cuba travelers. Please bring a salad, entree or dessert to share. Please RSVP by May 11 to your class parent if you "think" you may come (including how many people) so we have a sense of numbers to help us with planning and set up. We could use a few people to set up and/or clean up (main tasks are wiping down tables, putting up chairs and washing silverware). Contact Diane Bigelow if you have 30 minutes to spare that evening from 5-5:30 or 7-7:30.
Saturday May 26, 9:00 - 10 AM: Final APC meeting of the yearSaturday May 26, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Community Work Bee
Help beautify the school in advance of graduation. Be on the look out for correspondence from Phoebe Walker regarding job sign up. Come for a few hours or come for the whole day. We have great fun working and chatting. Lunch will be served. Meeting agenda will follow, but given that it will be brief, we will likely cover spending ideas (see 4/3/18 notes for more details), co-chair leadership transition, and June events.
Tuesday June 12, exact time TBA): APC-Sponsored Staff Appreciation Luncheon
This is the final opportunity of the year to celebrate Academy faculty and staff. Be on the look out for communication from organizers Jodi Howe and Meg Clark as June approaches.
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URGENT - ERDING-CHARLEMONT EXCHANGE 2018:
We are looking for two Academy students and families interested in hosting two 10th graders from Erding, Germany, during the fall of 2018. Erding students visit us every year as part of the longstanding Erding-Charlemont Exchange. The American host students then have a chance – if interested – to go to Germany the following summer. The host families on both sides of the Atlantic are expected to provide room and board and are expected to show the student around the region. There is a $500 family stipend available to help defray related expenses. The Erding students will be here next fall from approximately October 22 to December 22.
Please take a look at the two brief bios of Charlotte and Marius and discuss this wonderful opportunity with your family. FYI: While preference is given to rising 10th graders, Academy hosts do not have to be in 10th grade.
To learn more about the Erding-Charlemont Exchange in general, please click here. Contact Sabine Mauri if interested.
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