The ACAD Daily Friday, 2.12.21

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Maggie’s Moment

If you folded a piece of paper 42 times, it would be thick enough to reach the moon.

Core Values

KINDNESS * TEAMWORK * PASSION * INTEGRITY * COURAGE * RESPECT

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Lizzie Walker, President of the Drama Club, provided a special valentine treat for each Drama Club member.

The Home Learner Service Group- joined by a few campus learners- are currently working on a fabric “Thank You!” banner in appreciation for the staff at St. Mary’s Hospital. Participants include Neela Sudhagar (freshman), Taylor Ray-Bush (Sophomore), Wyatt Sears (Junior), Harper Purcell (Junior), James Purcell (Senior), Mae Kline (Junior), Anan Shen (Senior), Ms. T (Group Sponsor and “Senior” in another sense), Lizzy Walker (Senior) and Mary Goggin (Senior).

The fabric banner will be assembled and delivered to St. Mary’s Hospital upon completion of each brightly colored piece. The attached picture is Lizzie Walker with her brightly colored piece of the fabric “Thank you” banner.

An exciting morning in the Humanities Department today… Some of the senior AP Government students will be participating in a virtual conversation with Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett and Dean of the UGA Law School Peter B. Rutledge. They will learn more about the role, procedure, and logic of the U.S. Supreme Court, and hear first-hand insights into this important institution in our federal government. A very special opportunity

Dress Code

Upper School Code of Conduct

Vehicle Registration

Sign in and Out Link

Spring Semester Schedule

Students with accomodation sheets need to turn them in ASAP to Coach Dotson or Ms. Connelly. If you are eliguible for a copy of notes, you must turn this in.

Spartan of the Week - Meredith Reynolds

“Meredith has had an outstanding season averaging 8ppg and shooting 33% from the three point line. Most recently Meredith had a season high 4 three’s in the first half vs. Prince Ave, helping to lead us to victory. Meredith is a great player, teammate, and leader. Congratulations Meredith!“ –Brian Olson, Head Coach, Varsity Girls Basketball

Spartan of the Week - Deion Colzie

“Deion has been a leader of our program, not just this year, but during his 4 year career at Athens Academy. He shows up every day ready to compete and consistently sets the tone for the day. Because of these attributes, Deion has been a pleasure to coach. We are all going to be proud watching Deion play on Saturdays and beyond!” –Mike Salvia, Head Coach, Varsity Boys Basketball

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February is Black History Month. The month honors African American people’s rich range of experiences, struggles and achievements throughout history and into the modern day. Each day in February, we will be sharing a couple of quotes from civil rights icons.

“If you’re not making someone else’s life better, than you are wasting your time. Your life will become better by making other people’s lives better.”

– Will Smith

“He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.”

—Muhammad Ali

Random Acts of Kindness: Last Week!

- Here are examples of Random Acts of Kindness. Feel free to include others. Print out the form and keep track.
- We’d love to share your acts of kindness on ACAD Daily, so take a picture and send to kindness@athensacademy.org.
- Report your acts to your advisor.
- This week, you will receive double points for your acts of kindness to the Athens Community.
- Starts: Now Ends:Valentines Day
- Top advisory wins a Pizza Lunch, Top grade wins a dress down day.

Need Help With Math?

Try Peer Tutoring!

Volunteer peer tutors are excited to help you understand concepts from class, figure out homework problems, prepare for a quiz or test, and improve your understanding. Benefits:

One-on-one / small-group help from a friendly and knowledgeable peer
Support for any class (Algebra 1 to AP Calculus BC)
In-person and online options available

Please note we have shifted to a by-appointment model for spring semester. Email mathclub@athensacademy.org to set up your first meeting!

Don’t forget you must sign in and out even if you have parent permission to leave! You will serve detention if you forget. We need to know if you are on campus. Thank you!!!

If you need the links to the at-home or return request forms, please email Ms. Rorey: trorey@athensacademy.org. Remember that you should expect to wait 24 hours before you are approved by the school. Therefore, do not submit the request late in the evening or early in the morning and assume that you will immediately have permission to attend online or return to school. Thank you!

Please help us stay healthy so we can continue to be together!

Thank you so much for being diligent about wearing your masks! A few of you are still having trouble and for clarification, here is the process for you:

1. A faculty member will give you a warning.

2. After the warning, that faculty member will infract you and you will serve detention. This will be communicated to your parents as well.

3. After you serve detention, if another infraction occurs, you, your advisor, and your parents will meet with Mrs. Zalac and there will be escalated consequences.

Clubs meet Wednesdays 9:15-9:45! Look out for an email from your club leaders!

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Junior College Night Resources for the class of 2022

Upcoming college visits – all visits take place virtually from 12:55-1:30 (except where noted – links are in college names).

The first NACAC Virtual College Fair of the year is Sunday, January 31 from 1-7 p.m. ET. More than 500 colleges and universities will present more than 1,500 Zoom sessions. Students can register for free at virtualcollegefairs.org.