The ACAD Daily Thursday, Nov. 7

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Monday – B Week, B Day; 9:45 Advisory

Tuesday – B Week, A Day; 9:45 MMM

Wednesday – B Week, B Day; Late Start (Seniors: 8:15-9:15 Ornament Making with Buddies)

Thursday – B Week, A Day; 9:45 Seminar (9th, 10th, 11th: Advisory Locations, 12th: Myers Gallery)

Friday – B Week, B Day; 9:45 Advisory

Anouncements

Please remember no cell phones in the PH

Lunch menu calendar for Nov 2024

Don’t forget to compost in Tillman!

In just the first few weeks of the composting program, Athens Academy has saved 729 tons of carbon dioxide.

Click HERE to take the pledge!

No-Shave November Benefiting Cancer Research | RHRLI

‘No-Shave November’ raises awareness about men’s health and the importance of screening for cancer.

If you would like to participate, please stop by the Deans’ office and pay $5 donation to cancer research.

Congratulations to senior Jamari Welchfor being named

Spartans of the Week! (Week of October 28):

“Jamari is an exceptional individual who truly embodies the spirit of teamwork. His positive attitude and eagerness to learn make him a joy to coach, as he brings enthusiasm and camaraderie to every practice and competition. Coaching an athlete like Jamari for four years has been an honor as his talent, dedication, and fun-loving nature make him a standout both on and off the field. With such drive and determination, Jamari has a bright future in whatever he decides to do!”

– Josh Alexander, Head Coach Varsity Football

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Congratulations to the cross country teams for advancing out of Saturday’s Sectional Meet and to the State Meet this Friday in Carrollton! The girls team finished 1st and the boys finished 6th. Good luck, Friday!

This Wednesday during both US lunch periods a representative will be on campus to size and take orders for letter jackets. Here is a link you can use to place an order and/or look at the options available. store.usawards.com/athensacademy

“The Math Club has a new service opportunity for juniors and seniors willing to tutor other students in Math! Students would help out the Math teachers during regular tutorial hours by answering questions and assisting students feeling stuck. The time commitment is completely up to you, and you can help out anywhere from once a month to multiple times a week based on your interest.
While this is mostly an opportunity for juniors and seniors who have already taken Geometry and Algebra II, anyone from any grade who thinks they might want to help out is more than welcome to fill out the interest form here: https://forms.gle/F6cNQ3wCTVPgfzRd6.”

The Drama Club/One Act Play raised $483 for the Performing Animal Welfare Society at our annual One Act Play Benefit Night Performance held on October 29, 2024 at 7:30pm in the ACAD Presentation Hall. The money raised from this performance of “Circus Train” will go to the care of retired circus animals in the sanctuary.

Congratulations to senior Janie O’neill for a successful fashion show. Janie organized the event. This takes a lot of time, effort, and skill to do. If you want to know more details on how Janie organized this event you can reach her at joneill25@athensacademy.org

Also: Big thank yous to Anya Patel and Charlie Sanderlin for MCing as well as Jane Frierson for working behind the scenes. Thank y’all for putting in so much work and effort!

Taylor Swift Club Kindness Week Volunteers:

For Kindness week Taylor Swift Club is working with the Preschool Kindness club (they are ADORABLE)! We need volunteers to help November 11th and 13th at 1:45-2:45pm. This means a lot to the kids so if you have a free or your teachers are willing to work with you please try to volunteer. You don’t need to stay the whole time if it’s not possible!

Project Uplift:

A new project is starting up at ACAD. The idea is to send upper school friends, faculty, peers an anonymous note to encourage them. Can be anything from something you appreciate about them, to something they taught you, anything you think will brighten their day. We will keep the link open and on ACAD daily for a little over a month, so you have time to think about what you want to say. Don’t send multiple to the SAME person. Maximum 300 characters. Keep it positive. Click here to submit an anonymous message . If you have any questions email @projectupliftacad@gmail.com

Marie Curie, a pioneer in physics and chemistry, is celebrated for her groundbreaking research on radioactivity. Her discovery of radium and polonium led to significant advancements in medicine, particularly in cancer treatment.

The glow-stick necklaces are a fitting symbol of Marie Curie’s legacy, as they emit light through a chemical reaction similar to the radioactive decay she studied.

Just as the glow-stick necklaces emit light, Curie’s work illuminated new pathways in scientific understanding. By learning more about Curie’s life and contributions, we hope you gain inspiration and appreciation for the power of scientific inquiry and the importance of perseverance in the face of challenges.

Click on Curie to find out more! Curie

National French Week!

Nov. 6-12, 2024

Athens Academy French Club and the National French Honor Society invite you to join us in celebrating National French Week once again!

Watch for posters displayed around campus with interesting trivia about French-speaking countries and signs with QR codes for access to music from francophone regions!

Our annual French cheese tasting will take place in front of Lampkin during both lunches on Friday November 8 on the Lampkin patio! Bon appétit!

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From Bella Bevis:

Students may remember that Middle School participated in Nanowrimo: Which is a challenge to write a very rough draft of a complete novel in the month of November (50,000 words overall if you want to go for the complete goal!), and this opportunity is now available for the upperschool since so many students loved it so much. Mr. Hickerson has kindly volunteered to host Nano on Wednesdays from 3:20-4:00 in Swan 207. If any student would like to participate, please log into the Nanowrimo Young Writers website and use this code to get into our classroom: VTXCERZL.

We’d love to see you next Wednesday!

EXAM SCHEDULE

	Monday 12/16	Tuesday 12/17	Wednesday 12/18	Thursday 12/19	Friday 12/20
8:45-10:45	Block 1 Exam	Block 3 Exam	Block 5 Exam	Block 7 Exam	Make-up exams
11:55-12:25	Lunch **	Lunch **	Lunch **	Lunch **	Winter Break
12:30-2:30	Block 2 Exam	Block 4 Exam	Block 6 Exam	Block 8 Exam	Winter Break

Academic classes will be held whether or not an exam is given, and students are expected to attend all of their academic classes; students should know whether or not to expect an exam in the fall and the spring or if their classes will have alternative assessments instead.
Students are expected to stay for the entire testing time (block) and may not leave if they finish early.
Mrs. Zalac must approve pre-arranged absences.
When students have free blocks, (non-academic) electives, or study halls, they needn’t attend school although students may be on campus; we will have supervision for students who need to be on campus for the entire day (bus riders or others who need to stay).
Students who receive extended time should be proactive about their exams and be sure that they have time for lunch if they have two exams in one day.
As always, the honor code will be followed and enforced.

** Tillman Center will be open for all US students from 11:55-12:25 only.

Happy Birthday

Ves butler 11/5

Kyrielle neary 11/5

Kate langley 11/7

Katelyn Thieme 11/9

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