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Friday, March 13, 2009
The Albany Academies e-newsletter
Week of March 9
All of us at The Albany Academies wish you a restful and enjoyable spring break! Please keep in mind several upcoming events highlighted in this week's e-newsletter.
Special congratulations also go out to many of our students for recent achievements in academics, the arts, athletics and community service highlighted below.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Summer Camp 2009 information now available!
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Our detailed Summer Camp 2009 brochure is now available on our website. The brochure will be sent home with students after spring break -- so make sure to look for it -- and will be available on both campuses throughout the break in the main offices. There are a variety of new camps, new LEAP Camp sessions and reduced fees this year!
All of our camps are certified by the New York State Health Department, and many of our camp programs are led by Academies faculty members and staff. |
Endless fun and excitement await your child(ren)! Online registration for Summer Camp 2009 will be available by the end of the day.
Click here for the Summer Camp 2009 brochure.
Click here for the Summer Camp 2009 registration form.
Invitations arriving for Spring Gathering 2009
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Invitations to Spring Gathering 2009 -- An Evening of Music & Magic on April 18 at The Franklin Terrace Ballroom in Troy are now arriving in mailboxes. Please make plans to attend and send in your reservation by April 10.
If groups of parents from a particular class wish to sit together, plan ahead and reserve a Class Table. Full tables of 10 can be reserved as well; all other seating is open.
Click here for the Spring Gathering invitation. |
This week's Spring Gathering 2009 Sneak Preview for the silent and live auction includes the following items:
1. Jewelry by Patty Tobin
2. Weekend condo in Manchester, VT
3. Membership to Gold's Gym
4. Lift tickets to Jiminy Peak
5. Red Sox tickets... Yankees tickets... Giants pre-season tickets
For more information, contact Director of Annual Giving Susan K. Tobin at (518) 429-2448 or tobins@albanyacademies.org.
Make plans to attend first-ever Children's Book Festival!
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Invitations will be mailed today for the first-ever Children's Book Festival on Friday, April 17 from 3-7 p.m. on the West Campus.
This wonderful community event will bring together more than 20 authors and illustrators at the Academies to discuss and sign their books and meet our students and families.
There will also be many hands-on activities for children and readings by community leaders. Please make plans to attend this event and be sure to bring your neighbors and friends! The festival is open to the community. |
For more information, contact West Campus Lower School Librarian Karen Schimmer at schimmek@albanyacademies.org.
Click here for the Children's Book Festival flyer.
KUDOS FOR A JOB WELL DONE...
Cadets fall short despite valiant effort
Pictured (left to right) are Julia Randall '15 playing the national anthem at the Class AA Sectional Finals at the Times Union Center; Hunter McCarthy (Form III) playing defense with Chris Pelcher (Form VI) in the background; and enthusiastic AA fans cheering on the Boys Varsity Basketball Team!
The AA Boys Varsity Basketball Team saw an outstanding season come to a close this past Tuesday against CBA in the Class AA Sectional Finals at the Times Union Center in Albany. The team battled valiantly throughout the game before ultimately losing 62-49. Congratulations to the team and Head Coach Brian Fruscio for their impressive efforts this season.
The TU Center was a sea of red shirts as AA fans came out in full force to support the boys. A special reception was held before the game at the TU Center for students, parents, faculty and alumni/ae that was a great success.
Many thanks to the Office of Institutional Advancement for organizing the reception.
Trimester II Honors Assembly recap
Pictured (left to right) at the Trimester II Honors Assembly are Valerie Altounian '09 & Upper School Director Scott Milliken; David Buran (Form V) and George Featherstonehaugh (Form V); and East Campus Dean of Students Wendy Muhlfelder '67 & Michelle Bielak '09.
The Trimester II Honors Assembly held this past Thursday in Caird Chapel on the West Campus recognized a number of students at the Academies for excellence in academics, the arts, athletics and community service.
High honor roll students were recognized along with performers from the "Into the Woods" Upper School musical, senior athletes and captains.
Kalyna Apkarian '11 & Alex Zacharczenko (Form V) were selected as the Scholars of the Trimester; Maggierose Smith '11 & Anthony Goold (Form IV) as the Leaders of the Trimester; Val Altounian '09 & Max Yanover (Form V) as the Artists of the Trimester; and Michelle Bielak '09 & Jamel Fields (Form V) as the Athletes of the Trimester.
Special recognition goes to...
Girls & Boys Varsity Skiing, Girls Varsity Basketball, Boys Varsity Swimming and Boys Varsity Wrestling -- recognized by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association for excellence in the classroom.
Alicia Barber '13, Zoe DiStefano '13, Lynnie Fein-Schaffer '13, Clara McNulty-Finn '13, Mackenzie Moore '13, Sohil Patel (Form I), Maya Raghavan '13, Arka Rao (Form I), Abbie Stasior '13 and Nathan Wei (Form II) -- selected to participate in the 23rd Annual Joseph Henry Science Fair on April 3 at The College of Saint Rose.
Xavier "ZZ" Salvador (Form I) -- selected to the United States Ski Association (USSA) Jr. IV Future Stars Camp by the New York Alpine Division of the USSA; the camp, held at Okemo in Ludlow, VT, is scheduled for March 22-24.
Hope Wilk '12 -- accepted as the only harpist for the 2009 School of Orchestral Studies of the New York State Summer School of the Arts. Approximately 115 students were accepted into the program after the highly competitive statewide audition process. The program runs from July 26-Aug 22 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC).
4th grade play a great success!
Mrs. Miorin and the Lower School teachers are very proud of the 4th grade girls for their amazing effort at the 4th grade play this past Wednesday.
The girls helped each develop their characters, adapt the script to fit their ideas, memorize lines, create the set and scenery, put together the costumes and props, and deliver an entertaining show.
The girls also illustrated the importance of believing in yourself and having the courage to stand up for what's right in their performance.
Academies to host upcoming forensics tournaments
Four Academies students -- Alydaar Rangwala (Form IV), Ankur Patel (Form V), Tyler McCarthy (Form V) and Max Yanover (Form V) -- qualified for the New York State Forensic League Finals Tournament set for April 24 & 25 right here at the Academies! Students from all over New York State will compete at the Academies in the debate portion of the tournament.
Alydaar, Ankur, Tyler and Max qualified for the event at the Regional Qualifier Tournament on March 7 at Philip Livingston Middle School. Alydaar was the only student in a field of 14 to go 3-0 during the day.
Our school will also be hosting the National Catholic Forensic League Grand National Tournament from May 22-24 for all students who have qualified nationally. We will be hosting many of the debate events during the tournament.
REMINDERS
Re-enrollment contracts now due
Re-enrollment contracts for the 2009-2010 school year are due and should be turned in as soon as possible. There are currently waiting lists for some classes, so please get any remaining contacts in.
If you have any questions about re-enrollment contracts, please contact your Division Director.
Annual Pass It On Sale upon us...
The annual Pass It On Sale is set for Wednesday, March 18 through Saturday, March 21 in the AA Field House.
Be a part of the best consignment experience in the region! There will be more than 30,000 items available. This event is open to the public.
Visit www.passitonsale.com for more information.
Make plans now for Western Mediterranean Cruise
The deadline to join Madame Keegan and others from the Academies on a fun and educational tour of the Western Mediterranean is Sunday, March 22.
This is your chance to explore Italy, France, Spain and Morocco! The trip, which will take place from July 2-12, 2009, is open to all students, family members and friends.
Contact Madame Keegan at keegand@albanyacademies.org for more information.
We hope that everyone has a wonderful Spring Break!
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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