News And Events

Events of the fall semester, 2010

The semester begins on August 16th with returning students eager to see friends & teachers at the Academy.
New students will have a chance to become familiar with the Academy, it's teachers, and each other on Saturday morning, August 7th, from 9:30 to noon.
A potluck supper will be shared by all Academy students, family members, and faculty members on Friday, August 20th at the end of school day. New and returning families can get to know one another and talk with the teachers.
Open house(s). Please visit us on one of these dates and times:
  • October 12th, 8:00 - 10:00 AM
  • October 12th, 5:30 - 7:00 PM
  • November 9th, 8:00 - 10:00 AM
  • November 9th, 5:30 - 7:00 PM

Volunteers

We could use volunteers to help us with some tasks. We're happy with the way the students are learning and with the enthusiasm of students and teachers alike. We want to keep all this going through the startup years, when we are in the red financially, so we do need help. Read more.
One big event for which we really appreciate volunteers is the fundraiser, Cherries and Chocolate. Please contact us if you can help us sell tickets, get items to sell at the silent auction, or decorate our rooms.

Calendar

Events of the spring semester, 2010

The semester began on January 4th with students eager to return to the Academy.

Open house(s). Please visit us on one of these dates and times:

  • March 4th, 8:00 - 10:00 AM
  • March 4th, 5:30 - 7:00 PM
  • April 1st, 8:00 - 10:00 AM
  • April 1st, 5:30 - 7:00 PM
  • May 6th, 8:00 - 10:00 AM
  • May 6th, 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Science demonstrations: On January 1tth, Will Beattie, retired professor of physics, gave hands-on (eyes-on?) demonstrations of optical illusions. Will is donating copious materials for science demonstrations, a new set each week. He'll do another demonstration on January 29th. Vince Gutschick, also a retired professor (in his case, of biology) and the Academy's secretary/treasurer, gave a presentation on the planet Saturn on January 22nd, using diverse imagery, a camera, magnets, and more.
Field trip. On January 27th, students and teachers walked to the Branigan Cultural Center on the Downtown Mall to see the exhibit of striking quilts.
Cherries & Chocolate. Our fundraiser took place this year at the Academy, on the evening of Friday, February 20th. Please see the story here.

Events of the fall semester, 2009

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