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Friday, November 13, 2009
The Albany Academies e-newsletter
Week of November 9
'The Tempest' -- tonight & tomorrow
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Join us for the fall production of William Shakespeare's "The Tempest" today, November 13 & tomorrow, November 14 beginning at 7 p.m. each evening in Caird Chapel, AA. We still have room on both nights so please come and enjoy a great performance!
The production will be staged in the round and accompanied by an original sound score performed live.
Admission is free for both performances and refreshments will be served in The Buttery prior to the start of the play. Many thanks to the AAPA for providing the refreshments and volunteering as greeters.
For more information, contact Arts Chair Greg Cummings at (518) 429-2300 or cummingsg@albanyacademies.org. |
Open House welcomes prospective families
Our Fall Open House was held on November 8 on both the AAG & AA campuses to welcome a number of prospective families looking to learn more about the Academies. More than 45 families joined us to find out about our academic, arts and athletic curriculum as well as what makes the Academies such a special place.
Many thanks to our faculty, parent and student ambassadors for their dedicated efforts to ensure the success of this event. We greatly appreciate everyone's support.
Our next Open Houses will be held on January 26 (Preschool, Pre-K & Kindergarten) and January 27 (All school). Please help spread the word!
Passing of the torch
Pictured (left to right) are members of the Latin National Honor Society; Jin Yeon Kim '10, Nick Cardona (Form V) & Caroline Calhoun '10 during the French National Honor Society ceremonial torch passing; and members of the Spanish National Honor Society.
A number of Academies students were inducted into the French, Spanish and Latin National Honor Societies this past Tuesday in the AAG Auditorium as part of the World Language Honor Societies Induction Ceremonies. During each ceremony, a special poem was read and the ceremonial "Transmission of the Torch" took place to officially welcome the new members.
Congratulations go out to the following students:
French National Honor Society -- Natalie Cheung '12, Kiley Hinkle '12, Paris Naigles '11, Bayly Reid '12, Allison Walsh '10, Thomas Welles (Form IV) and Frances Yanover '12
Spanish National Honor Society -- Sara Barry '12, Nicholas Bette (Form V), Youjin Chung (Form V), Sasmith Menakuru (Form IV), Jake Miorin (Form IV), Evan O'Brien (Form IV), James Puleo (Form IV), Elizabeth Robinson '11, Peter Schmitz-Morfe (Form IV) and Grayson Ullman (Form IV)
Latin National Honor Society -- Caroline Calhoun '10 (President), Darcy Benson '10 (Vice President), Hollis Puig '10 (Secretary), Michaila Stevens '10 (Treasurer), Tom Alston (Form V), Emily Downie '12, Lily Gluckman '12, Ilia Karp (Form V), Emily Lloyd '11, Alex Militar (Form IV), Tessa Palladino '12, Kaitlin Pericak '11, Alydaar Rangwala (Form V), Anthony Rossi (Form IV), Chris Savo (Form V), Akanshu Shrivastav (Form IV), Connor Sullivan (Form V) and Ian Tolmie (Form V)
Special thanks to the World Languages Department for organizing this event.
Model United Nations
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Nine members of the Model United Nations Club attended an Historic Model UN conference this past Tuesday at the Rensselaerville Institute.
Going on the notion that the United Nations had existed before World War II, the students created and debated resolutions addressing many of the issues that led to World War II. The conference pursued peaceful means of resolving conflicts due to German and Japanese aggression prior to World War II.
The students had a great time interacting with other Model UN members from different schools in the region. |
Increasing their brain power
Pictured (left to right) are Samantha Miorin '10, Roma Luthra '10 & Erica Eglow '10; Mr. Young with Steve Loscalzo (Form VI); and Leandra Carter '10 & Allison Walsh '10.
Mr. Young's Anatomy classes have been studying the human nervous system recently. This week, the students dissected sheep brains in order to examine the external and internal anatomy of a mammalian brain.
Since no student was willing to volunteer his or her own brain, the group chose to use a sheep brain instead!
Five Rivers project
Pictured (left to right) are Katherine Bielewa '17 & Samantha Macaffer '17; Emily Ashton '17 & Madeline Cavallino '17; and Angelia Scallero '17 & Campbell Whyte '17.
The 5th grade girls have been using the laptop carts this week to research for their Five Rivers Project.
Each girl was assigned a river to research along with various topics they needed to find. The students used reference books from the AAG Library and were instructed how to use the AAG online database.
The girls will present their projects to parents at the end of November.
Celebrating Henry Hudson
The 7th grade boys are currently working on an interdisciplinary project based on the 400th anniversary of the Henry Hudson expedition and discovery.
History students will be creating PowerPoint presentations while English and Science students are engaging in skits and posters. The project was designed to give the students an opportunity to develop research skills, computer skills and brainstorming. Various topics were selected that will lead to a well-rounded view of Hudson and the river that he explored.
A special Middle School assembly will be held on Thursday, November 19 from 9-11 a.m. in Caird Chapel to view the presentations.
A shocking discovery
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The 8th grade boys conducted presentations on aspects of electromagnetic waves on Thursday.
Students learned about learned about various electromagnetic inventions that are used to assist people such as microwaves, cell phones, night goggles, x-rays and more.
Pictured (at left) is Noah Dropkin (Form II) -- with Austin Zeh (Form II) -- with the poster that he created about thermal imaging that uses infrared waves within the electromagnetic spectrum. |
Native American presentation
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During the month of November, the Pre-K girls create a Native American village in their dramatic play area with a tee-pee, drums and Native American outfits.
This year, the girls built the tee-pee using branches and a sheet that were donated by Pre-K parents.
The project is part of a cultural awareness lesson that teaches the girls about different nationalities.
Pictured are the Pre-K girls in front of their Native American village. |
Yearbooks now on sale!
The 2009-2010 yearbooks -- set to be bigger and better than ever -- are now available for purchase. Each yearbook costs $55 until January 10 and can be personalized with up to four icons and two lines of text.
For more information, contact Ms. Langan at langanj@albanyacademies.org, Michaila Stevens at stevensm@albanyacademies.org, Chloe Mahoney at mahoneyc@albanyacademies.org or Samantha Miorin at miorinsa@albanyacademies.org, or visit www.jostenyearbooks.com.
Academies student selected as 'Kid of the Week'
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Our own Jad Jacob '17 was selected as the most recent "Kid of the Week" by B-95.5, the Times Union and Capital News 9 for his charitable and musical contributions to the greater community.
Jad recently play original songs and classics on the piano in his first ever solo concert in Caird Chapel; attendees were encouraged to donate to the Children's Hospital at Albany Medical Center. Through Jad's efforts, more than $1,255 was raised for the hospital.
Congratulations, Jad, you make us proud! |
Recognizing our fall AAG athletes
Pictured (left to right) are Coach Bonnie Gillham, Coach McKenzie Nicholson & members of the AAG Varsity Swim Team; members of the AAG Varsity Field Hockey Team; and members of the AAG Varsity Soccer Team.
Our AAG varsity fall sports teams were recognized for their hard work and accomplishments at a special assembly yesterday in the AAG Auditorium.
The event featured team presentations from the AAG Varsity Tennis, Soccer, Field Hockey, Swim & Volleyball Teams.
Congratulations to the following students: Bridget Malicki '11, Coach Giombetti Soccer Award; Emma Malicki '13 -- Most Improved (Soccer); Caroline Gersuk '10 -- Most Dedicated (Soccer); Morgan Wojtusik '13 -- Coach Catlett Cross-Country Award; Joselin Schmitz-Morfe '15 -- Most Improved (Cross-Country); Nora Lankhof '11 -- Most Dedicated (Cross-Country); Emily Butler '10 -- Coach Wylie Volleyball Award; Amanda Cioffi '10 -- Most Improved (Volleyball); Allyson Bussey '11 -- Most Dedicated (Volleyball)
Madison Daly '10 -- Coach Bernardi Field Hockey Award; Adah Keegan '10 -- Most Improved (Field Hockey); Kara Carmen '10 -- Most Dedicated (Field Hockey); Grace Smith '14 -- Coach Jacobs Tennis Award; Eliza Meigher '12 -- Most Improved (Tennis); Katherine Cattini '10 -- Most Dedicated (Tennis); Rachelle Kredentser '12 -- Coach Gillham Swimming Award; Logan DeVost '13 -- Most Improved (Swimming); and Tanya Bakshi '14 -- Most Dedicated (Swimming)
Don't forget that the AA Fall Sports Assembly will be held on Wednesday, November 18 at 2:55 p.m. in Caird Chapel. All parents are welcome to attend.
A battle for supremacy
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The 5th & 6th grade Superbowl was a tremendous battle of talent and determination on November 6 as the boys battled each for grade supremacy.
Although the temperature for the morning was cold and bitter, the action on the field heated up quickly as both teams were able to score four touchdowns.
Both teams and everyone enjoyed the festivities -- especially the hot chocolate and donuts that were offered after the game. |
NEWS FROM THE ALBANY ACADEMIES PARENTS ASSOCIATION
A 'fashionable' event
The Annual Trunk Show & Luncheon was held on November 8 at Wolferts Roost Country Club in Menands.
Parents, alumni/ae and Life Members of the Academies enjoyed beautiful fashions from Saratoga Trunk, a delicious fall luncheon, a presentation from Dr. Edwin Williams and shopping.
Special thanks to Maureen Bennett P'09, '13 & Lena Hart P'09, '10, '13 for their tireless efforts with organizing and planning this event.
Barnes and Noble Book Fair -- December 4
Plans continue to take shape for the 2009 Barnes and Noble Book Fair set for Friday, December 4 at Barnes and Noble in Colonie Center.
The event -- chaired by Colleen Breiner P'11, '15 -- promises to be an outstanding time for our Academies families and the general community. Stop in to make a winter bookmark from 4-6 p.m.; enjoy Storytime at 5:30 p.m. with a chance to meet Curious George; hear stories read by the Tulip Queen & her Court at 7 p.m.; and listen to Middle School students present poetry readings and oral reports on Native American & Dutch legends.
We will once again be offering a special voucher to present at check-out; a percentage of the net sale will be donated to the Academies.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FLYER.
CLICK HERE FOR THE VOUCHER.
We will also be offering cheesecakes for sale through The Cheesecake Factory. All orders are due by November 25.
CLICK HERE FOR THE CHEESECAKE ORDER FORM.
Please join us for the next AAPA meeting on Tuesday, December 1 at 8 a.m. in the Board of Trustees Room, AA.
The Albany Academies is committed to developing the potential of the whole individual by building a community that fosters scholarship, leadership, character, service, and creativity. Our Compass of Core Values includes responsibility, self-discipline, compassion, ingenuity, respect, service, integrity and perseverance.
If you have any questions or comments about this electronic newsletter, please contact Ann Wendth, Director of External Affairs, at (518) 429-2385 or wendtha@albanyacademies.org, or Adam Doling, Communications Associate, at (518) 429-2344 or dolinga@albanyacademies.org.
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