Bulletin
December 1, 2017 Volume 37, #15
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Calendar RemindersDecember 1 - Social Justice screening of Who is Dayani Cristal, 7:00 PM
December 3 - Hot Chocolate Run, Northampton
December 5 - 11th and 12th grade parents round table discussion at GCC, 7 PM
December 10 - Admissions Open House, 1-3 PM
December 18 - Winter Concert - Mendenhall Center and Theatre, Northampton 7 PM
January 21 - 6th grade Information Session, 1 PM
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| JOIN OUR SOCIAL JUSTICE COUNCIL TONIGHT for a FILM SCREENING to HIGHLIGHT IMMIGRATION ISSUES
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This evening, The Academy's Social Justice Council will host a screening of Who Is Dayani Cristal at 7:00 PM. The film tells the story of a migrant who finds himself in the stretch of desert along the U.S.-Mexico border known as “the corridor of death” and shows how one life becomes testimony to the tragic results of the U.S. war on immigration. A guided discussion on the related issues will take place following the film. Admission is free, with popcorn and beverages provided and snacks for sale by donation. All proceeds from this event will be donated to United We Dream, an organization dedicated to youth immigration empowerment and preserving Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). You can see a trailer for this film here. We hope you will join us!
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GO TEAM AARDVARK! Sunday, December 3
A group of Academy parents and students have formed Team Aardvark and will race in Northampton's Hot Chocolate Run this Sunday, December 3rd. We are still raising funds to benefit Safe Passage, and the team has raised $185 to date. Please support Safe Passage by donating to our team here. Thank you!
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| 11th and 12th Grade Parent Roundtable Discussion at GCC with Aethena Enzer-Mahler, LICSW: December 5, 7-8:30 PM
11th and 12th grade parents have the opportunity to meet with The Academy's psychological consultant and school counselor, Aethena Enzer-Mahler next Tuesday evening, December 5. Aethena will cover important points about the developmental stages of students in the grade levels indicated, touch upon the topic of students experiencing anxiety, and finally address any questions or concerns that parents might have. This evening is sure to provide great food for thought, whether or not you have concerns about your child's mental health or emotional well-being. The discussion will be held in the The MacLeish Conference Room (Room C307) near the library on the 3rd floor of GCC's main building at 1 College Drive in Greenfield, MA. Please contact Nora Bates Zale with questions or concerns.
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OPEN HOUSE for GRADES 6 - PG, December 10, 1 PM
INFORMATION SESSION FOR GRADE 6, January 21, 1 PM
Please help us spread the word about our upcoming admissions events. Friends, family members and colleagues with students entering grades 6 - PG in the fall of 2018 are encouraged to attend to learn about The Academy's programs. For more information, contact Martha Tirk.
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| WINTER CONCERT NEWS:On Monday, December 18, The Academy is going on the road.
The Academy school day will start at 8:30 AM at the Edwards Church in Northampton where students and faculty will briefly gather. Until 11:30 AM, students will be exploring nearby sites related to their studies. We will provide more information about these field trips in future bulletins. At 11:30 AM, students will rehearse for the winter concert at Theater 14 at Smith College. Families of students not in the concert will be will be contacted separately via email about options for the afternoon.
Afternoon buses will depart Theater 14 at 3:15 PM. Students in the concert are expected to return to Theater 14 at 6:00 PM and they are expected to dress to impress!
More information about morning and afternoon bus route changes will be emailed out in the coming weeks
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| WINTER CONCERT VIDEO - ONLINE ORDERING AVAILABLE
Pre order your DVD or download of The Academy's 2017 Winter Concert! Tom Adams of Reelife Productions will once again record our concert and create a professionally edited version as a keepsake for your family.
To order DVD copies ($20 each, including shipping), click HERE. An online/downloadable version will be available for $10 HERE.
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POLYGLOT Our annual school-wide holiday celebration, Polyglot, falls directly before the winter break on December 19. All students are asked to contribute to the community dinner that we have during Polyglot. Below is a list of food and task assignments for each grade. Food should be brought into school on Friday, December 15. Contact Nora Bates Zale with any questions. |
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Inventory place settings, cutlery, etc.
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1 can of cranberry sauce/jelly
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1 bag of ready-to-serve dinner rolls
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1 bag of stuffing (not Stovetop, please)
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Assist 10th grade with RH clean-up
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| The Gratitude Project
The Gratitude Project is an initiative of The Health and Wellness Council with the goal of promoting positivity. Participating students write at least one thing they're grateful for on a sticky note every day so that rather than thinking of negative things they'll focus on what they're going to write, improving their attitude overall.
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| Summer Internship Opportunities
In its third year, The Academy Summer Internship Program seeks to place high school students in one- to two-week, unpaid internships in businesses around the area. This is a great opportunity for students to: - Explore possible career interests,
- Gain some working experience,
- Build networking skills with professionals
Any curious student should fill out the interest form and return it to Dr. Bloomfield by December 15.
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Classroom Close-Up: 9th Grade Humanities
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9th Grade Humanities students study skirmish line battle formations in an attempt to reenact the Battle of Marathon on the field with frisbees.
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Studio Block Close-Up: Sculptural Feltmaking
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The students in the Sculptural Feltmaking class are busy creating handfuls of colorful objects.
Geode balls, beads, ropes, hoops, and even fingers are coming to life in the studio so far this semester!
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| COAT DRIVE AND MITTEN TREE PROJECTS
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Items donated to the Community Service Council's annual Coat Drive and Mitten Tree projects will be delivered to Enlace de Familias, a grassroots organization in Holyoke that's working to help new members of the Puerto Rican community resettling in the city post-Hurricane Maria. Coat Drive and Mitten Tree donations should include clean (with no stains, holes, or rips) coats, jackets, and snow pants (for children and adults), and mittens, gloves, hats and scarves. Please continue to send in these items though December 15.
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