Bulletin May 19, 2017 Volume 36, #35
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Walking the Talk for Racial Justice Youth Conference, May 20
PLEASE JOIN US!
The Walking the Talk for Racial Justice conference aims to mobilize all young people (and associated adults) to create more inclusive communities. In a collaborative space of academics and anti-racism activists, participants will have the opportunity to discover their own role in creating a racially equitable society. Conference organizers believe that young people, who have inherited a system of white supremacy, must take collective action to dismantle it. It is imperative that young people create a future which actualizes this area’s values of freedom and opportunity for everyone. This conference strives to provide participants with the resources that they need to pursue that work.
In addition to keynote speaker Anika Nailah we have lined up a growing list of exciting and engaging breakout session leaders. More details can be found on our website.
Co-sponsored by Greenfield Community College, the full day event will be held in the Dining Commons on their main campus on May 20. It is free and open to middle and high school students, their families, teachers, social workers, and other adults with whom they are regularly connected.
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IMPORTANT UPCOMING APC MEETING AND WORK BEE, MAY 27
We are getting ready for the annual Academy Parents Council (APC) Work Bee, a great day of working together and getting to know each other while we take care of needed projects at our school. Please plan to join the fun! The day begins with an important 1-hour APC meeting at 9:30 AM - we hope you will join us to recap the year, think about next year, and provide input to the school in an exercise that will help inform short and long range planning. You can find the working agenda here. For the Work Bee there are two sessions. You can join us for the morning (10:30 - 12:30), the afternoon (12:30 - 2:30), or both. You can sign up here. We usually get pizza together in the middle of the day, and there will be coffee and tea aplenty all day long. See you soon! Phoebe Walker and Paul Catanzaro, APC Co-Chairs
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| MOCK TRIAL HELD IN US DISTRICT COURT!
The 8th grade spent Wednesday visiting the US District Court in Springfield, arranged by parent Steve Breslow, Assistant US Attorney. Steve also spent a considerable amount of time helping students to prepare for the trial. As a part of their study of American Government, they have been learning about the judicial system and got the opportunity to talk with attorneys, judges, clerks, an FBI agent, the US Marshall for Massachusetts and several members of the Marshall's staff, before staging their Mock Trial in one of the courtrooms there. They also conducted the trial in school on Friday, when the Juniors served as jurors and the entire school community sat in the gallery to observe. Special thanks to Steve and his Department of Justice colleagues, and congratulations to the students for a job well done!
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| Course Selection
On Monday, May 22, we will be asking students to make some choices about their courses for next year. Rising seniors will be choosing their math, science, language, and elective courses for next year. If you would like to discuss course selection's role in the college process, please contact Neale Gay. Rising sophomores and juniors will be able to consider taking photography and their continuation of Latin. Rising 8th graders will be selecting their language course.
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| UPCOMING EVENT, MAY 26: Thing in the Spring
The seniors have planned what has now become an annual spring day of fun for the Academy community. Our own special version of a field day, Thing in the Spring kicks off with carnival games and athletic activities in the morning, our customary Roman Banquet for lunch, and Team Olympics in the afternoon. Students will hear announcements throughout the week, but one and all should start sourcing a good toga option (a white flat sheet is typical, but truly any sheet will do)!
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| JUNE 2 SPECIAL SCHEDULE
Students will have A, B, and C Block classes on Friday, June 2. Students participating in the Spring Concert will be transported to Memorial Hall in Shelburne Falls at 11:30 AM in order to rehearse on stage. These students should bring a bag lunch with them, to be eaten at Memorial Hall. Students who are not participating in the concert may be dismissed at 11:30 AM with prior parental permission - please contact Jen Mitchell in the Main Office to provide said permission. Afternoon buses will be departing from Memorial Hall at 3:15 PM, with any students who have remained on campus being transported to the hall prior to that time.
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| | Classroom & Studio Block Close-Ups
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|  | Mr. Almeida's Precalculus students gain familiarity with radian measure of angles by playing a version of the card game WAR. | |  | Studio Block - Cliffside Dwelling with Noah Grunberg | |
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|  | As the rest of theclass read aloud the description at the beginning of the surrealistic short story by Argentinian Julio Cortázar, "La Casa tomada", a metaphor for the dictatorial Juan Perón government, Grayson R and Ben M used their artistic skills to render the narration visual. | |  | Environmental Science student Emily N accompanied by teacher Doug Forbes (and joined by Paul Breault and Mark Vranos '16) studied forest succession in wooded areas of Charlemont | |
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SUMMER PROGRAM CLOSE-UP
Cooking Up Some Fun with Kate Bailey
June 26-30
Join us for a delicious week at The Academy, where we’ll have fun learning to cook some tasty favorite dishes such as granola and ice cream. Each day we’ll prepare a new dish and then enjoy it together. Junior chefs will participate in all aspects of cooking from recipe selection to chopping, measuring, presentation and finally, eating! Each participant will leave with a recipe book filled with easy-to-make classics. Instructor Kate Bailey is a 1st grade teacher in Greenfield. When not teaching she loves to cook, sew and go on adventures with her ten-year old daughter. She lives in Shelburne Falls.
*Looking for a full day of programs (8am-4:30pm)? Register for Rug Braiding (12 year olds), Mixed Media Sculpture Studio or Boys Basketball Skills at a discounted price of $325 for both programs.
For more information on all of The Academy's summer programs and to register click here. Please contact Steph Powers directly with any questions or to discuss financial aid.
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SPORTS RECAP, WEEK OF MAY 15
The girls lacrosse team lost to Berkshire Waldorf, 10-9 on Tuesday. Lizzie H (4), Amelia R (2), Areia H (1), Riley H (1), and Ella D (1) all scored. On Thursday, the team beat Hampshire Regional 10-3 and played a great team game. Lizzie (4), Areia (2), Amelia (1), and Celeste D (1) all scored, as did Ruby R and Christina L with their first goals of the season! Sarah Herzig had an excellent week in goal, tallying 7 saves in each game.
Middle School Ultimate had their second victory of the season against Four Rivers Middle School Girls on Tuesday. The 8-5 win was highlighted by Ella R's first point of the season and strong offensive games from Linnea Z, Raymond M, and Sylvie M.
Upper school Ultimate teams had a tough week. Varsity gave up a 14-11 lead in a 14-15 point loss to BART on Monday. Sam Z-A Corinne L, Nellie B-O, Tucker Z-A, Amun P, Lilah F, and others had great defensive plays, and more than half of the team scored or threw an assist. It was a very spirited game that slipped away at the end. On Tuesday, the team lost 15-2 to Dublin. Meanwhile, JV Ultimate lost 15-4 to Eaglebrook on Tuesday.
Academy kayakers had a great full day of paddling on Thursday. Several students ran the Zoar Gap, and everyone enjoyed putting their paddling skills to the test on a longer day in the rapids. Congratulations to our kayakers on a great spring!
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| SPRING SPORTS TEAMS CELEBRATE THE END OF THE SEASON
On Wednesday May 24, Ultimate players will be celebrating the end of their season in their respective teams during practice. On Thursday, May 25, Ultimate players will be playing in a mixed gender and age tournament on campus. Families are welcome to come participate and/or spectate on Thursday!
On Thursday, lacrosse playerse will celebrating their season and playing a game with alumnae and parents for any who are interested in participating and/or spectating. Please join us!
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| BACKPACK SUPPLIES DRIVE - FINAL SPRINT!
We're aiming to collect the final items for our backpacks so we can fill them at the end of May.
Please pick from the following list and send in items with your children by May 26: - 5 small bottles of hand sanitizer
- 10 travel sized bottles of hand lotion
- 11 small tissue packs (often sold in packages of 3)
- 29 tubes of chapstick or other lip balm
- Travel sized packages of feminine products
Thank you from the Community Service Council!
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| APC SPONSORED FAMILY HIKE
Thanks to Marla BB and Ruby R and Celeste D & Cynthia P for organizing a wonderful Mothers' Day hike to the Fire Tower at the DAR Forest, with its views of Mt. Greylock. Students played lacrosse on the beach and everyone enjoyed watermelon after the hike. Look for another APC, parent organized hike during the fall foliage season.
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| Volunteers needed for the APC Staff Appreciation Lunch (June 13)
The end of the year is in sight! Every year the APC hosts a lunch for the staff during their final week of work. This year’s event is scheduled for Tuesday June 13th at the Academy. We are looking for volunteers to help with set up (10-11:45), clean up (12-1:30), and donations of delicious food. Please help us thank the staff for all they do for our children! Contact Kathy Osborne to volunteer.
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