Updated List of April Events Mark Your Calendars!
April 13: (Extended) F Block screening of “Far From Home” with Academy Alum Galen Knowles (Director) and Brolin Mawejje, the subject of the film. Brolin, who is from Uganda, is engaged in intensive training and competition on a quest to become Africa’s first Olympic snowboarder – all while studying to become a doctor. Program is open to Academy families and begins at 1 PM. Seating is limited.
April 15: Grandparents and Family Friends Day (10:15 AM -3:15 PM). Invitations will be mailed before Spring Break. ALL students are invited to be our guests for lunch on this day.
April 16: Senior Emma Lonergan's senior project is an attempt to raise awareness about sex trafficking. She will host a screening of the film Half the Sky, preceded by a benefit dinner and followed by a discussion. Inspired by the book written by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, the film follows several women who have turned oppression into opportunity. The money raised by this event will provide direct support to young women in Cambodia, who are escaping the sex trafficking industry and hoping to start new lives. The meal will start at 5 PM and the movie at 6 PM. More information to follow after Spring Break.
April 30: Spring Contra Dance fund raiser with our own Sam Z-A and his band, and Steve Z-A teaching and calling. Special dance lesson for Academy families, 7:30 – 8:00 PM; general dancing 8:00 – 11:00 PM. This is a family friendly event. More details available on the school calendar and in future communications.
