The ACAD Daily Monday, October 30

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Monday: A Week, A Day, 9:45 Advisory for 11th & 12th; Pumpkin Painting for 9th (art rooms) & 10th (lampkin plaza)

Tuesday: A Week, B Day, 9:45 MMM

Wednesday: A Week, A Day

Thursday: A Week, B Day, 9:45 Seminar

Friday: A Week, A Day, 9:45 Advisory

Anouncements

Congratulations to The Anatomy of Gray Cast!!!!: GHSA 8AA Region Champion Runner- Up

Congratulations to Courtney Coffeen for winning Best Supporting Actress for the 2nd year in a row! And Congratulations to Elizabeth Raeber and Julia Drake forbeing selected as All Star Cast!

One of our youngest students’ favorite events will take place Tomorrow!! The Halloween Parade! The parade begins at 8:30 at the Harrison Center. We will be able to see the parade best between the Drew Swan building, the Schacht building, and the area between Schacht and Trustees Buildings. You’ll hear their bell ringing as they approach, so please line the buildings or sidewalks along the yellow line to see all of the Spooktacular costumes and some of the sweetest faces on campus!

Tuesday, November 7 is Marie Curie’s birthday, and the Science Department is sponsoring a celebration of her life and contributions to the fields of Physics and Chemistry. We will provide a special birthday snack during today during your advisory time. Freshmen, you will have donuts delivered to the art rooms. Sophmores, you will have donuts delivered to the Lampkin plaza. Juniors and Seniors, you will have donuts delivered to your advisory locations. Would you like to know more about this pioneering 2X Nobel Laureate? Here are a few resources to explore.

Love,

Your Science Department

Marie Curie biography and facts – Live Science

Madame Curie’s Passion-Smithsonian Magazine

Marie Curie Biographical Information-The Nobel Prize

The Genius of Marie Curie (5 minute TED ed video)

Día de los Muertos is a popular holiday celebrated on November 1st and 2nd each year. During this time, people pay their respects to family and friends who have passed away. Although the purpose may be solemn, the holiday itself is a joyous celebration of the life that someone had. An ofrenda is created for the person to welcome them home for the festivities, and papel picado is hung up as vibrant decorations.

Join Bridges on Wednesday, Nov. 1 after school to create your own string of papel picado!

The Schacht Lecture and NHS Induction is Thursday, November 9. This is a dress up day for everyone so make sure you have special dress or do a little shopping now!

8:10 – 9:20 Block 3 (70 min.)

9:20 – 9:30 Passing Time

9:30 – 10:30 – Assembly

10:30 – 10:45 break/passing time

10:45 – 11:55 – Block 2 (70 min.)

11:55 – 12:00 Passing Time

12:00 – 1:50 – Block 4 (80 min.)

1st Lunch (11:55 – 12:25)

2nd Lunch (1:25 – 1:55)

2:00 – 3:20 – Block 1 (80 min.)

Spartan Book Club members will Thursday, November 2nd, at 3:30 in Mrs. Street’s room to discuss Agatha Christie’s mystery, And Then There Were None. We hope to see you there!

Congratulations to junior Caroline Fowler for being named Spartan of the Week! (Week of October 23):

Caroline Fowler - SOTW

“Caroline plays an integral role on Athens Academy’s Flag Football team! Her ability to play on offense, defense, and special teams has proven valuable to the team’s progress this season. She leads the team in tackles and is a great blocker for her teammates. In our 2nd game of the year, her interception against North Oconee was a key play to set the team up for a touchdown drive. She is at every practice which reflects her team dedication and spirit. Caroline is quick to learn the responsibilities of various positions on the field and does all of this with a great positive attitude and humble demeanor!“ – Alan Weiler, Head Coach Flag Football

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Service & Leadership

Don’t forget that we are collecting hygiene products and egg cartons for The City of Refuge! There are bins located outside of Myers Gallery and the Lampkin Patio.

Bridges Club is hosting a coat/ winter clothing drive. Please donate gently used winter coats/jackets, gloves, hats, and scarves. A donation box will be outside the dean’s office. These items will be sent to the Native American Heritage Association which will be distributed to Native American tribes in South Dakota. Starts Oct. 30 and ends Nov. 17.

Class of 2024 Service Log

Class of 2025 Service Log

Class of 2026 Service Log

Class of 2027 Service Log

Caddie Grow Oct. 30

Charles Bennett Oct. 31

Ian Walker Oct. 31

Abhi Chawla Nov. 1

Charlotte Wilhite Nov. 1

Lam Hardman Nov. 2

Ves Butler Nov. 5

useful links

Upper School Code of Conduct

Upper School Dress Code

Judiciary Board Process

A/B Schedule

Vehicle Registration

Key Dates for First Semester

Blue Sheet Link

College Visit Calendar

College Visit Formstack

The ACAD Daily Friday, October 27

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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

Thursday: B Week, A Day, 9:45 Seminar

Friday: B Week, B Day, 9:45 Class Meetings

Anouncements

One of our youngest students’ favorite events will take place next Tuesday! The Halloween Parade! The parade begins at 8:30 at the Harrison Center. We will be able to see the parade best between the Drew Swan building, the Schacht building, and the area between Schacht and Trustees Buildings. You’ll hear their bell ringing as they approach, so please line the buildings or sidewalks along the yellow line to see all of the Spooktacular costumes and some of the sweetest faces on campus!

Reminder: Progress Report grades are released at the end of the month (October 27)….TODAY! Students who are not passing will be placed on academic probation. Students on academic probation may not participate in GHSA activities, which include the One Act Play and athletics. These students are also placed in study halls during their free periods. This is done in an effort to create an environment where students can pull up their grades. Our handbook’s policy can be found here.

The Schacht Lecture and NHS Induction is Thursday, November 9. This is a dress up day for everyone so make sure you have special dress or do a little shopping now!

8:10 – 9:20 Block 3 (70 min.)

9:20 – 9:30 Passing Time

9:30 – 10:30 – Assembly

10:30 – 10:45 break/passing time

10:45 – 11:55 – Block 2 (70 min.)

11:55 – 12:00 Passing Time

12:00 – 1:50 – Block 4 (80 min.)

1st Lunch (11:55 – 12:25)

2nd Lunch (1:25 – 1:55)

2:00 – 3:20 – Block 1 (80 min.)

Spartan Book Club members will meet next week, November 2nd, at 3:30 in Mrs. Street’s room to discuss Agatha Christie’s mystery, And Then There Were None. We hope to see you there!

Bridges Club is hosting a coat/ winter clothing drive. Please donate gently used winter coats/jackets, gloves, hats, and scarves. A donation box will be outside the dean’s office. These items will be sent to the Native American Heritage Association which will be distributed to Native American tribes in South Dakota. Starts Oct. 30 and ends Nov. 17.

Thank you to Emmeline Land and Marie Rutledge for representing Athens Academy’s ESP Club at “The Big Jump” on Sunday!

Don’t forget that we are collecting hygiene products and egg cartons for The City of Refuge! There are bins located outside of Myers Gallery and the Lampkin Patio.

Taylor Swift Club is having a bakesale TODAY during 1st and 2nd lunch on Lampkin Plaza!

This is the last week for Taylor vs. Kanye!

Get that money in for CHOA!

Miracle and Pop Culture Club have partnered up to raise money for Children’s healthcare of Atlanta! We are doing a coin drive and we have two jars in Myers for donations. Each month we will have a new controversial pop culture topic to vote on. This month it is Taylor Swift vs. Kanye West! So pick your favorite and place your vote by placing coins (or dollars) into the corresponding jar! At the end of the month, we’ll announce the winner! All money goes to help Childrens’ Healthcare of Atlanta! So have some fun and help those in need!

The Preschool and Lower School Kindness Clubs work together to spread Kindness throughout our school and community. This month we have made Fall Sports banners, Happy Fall posters and cards, decorated posters and made treats for ESP Big Jump and Fall Festival. We are excited to visit our friends at Terra Bella, St. Gabriel’s and Presbyterian Village to sing, play games, and make crafts with the residents. Our Motto is Kind Hands Kind Words Kind Hearts!

Thank you to our AA Students who served 416 trick-or-treaters at the Y last Thursday night!

Class of 2024 Service Log

Class of 2025 Service Log

Class of 2026 Service Log

Class of 2027 Service Log

Congratulations to freshman Christina Chronos for being named Spartan of the Week! (Week of October 16):

“Christina is a first year cheerleader, but you might never know it! She comes to practice each and every day with enthusiasm and dedication to the sport. On game days, she is ready to cheer the Spartans to victory rain or shine! We are excited to have her this year and look forward to her next three as she has quickly developed into a leader on the JV team.“ – Dana Cox, Head Coach Junior Varsity Cheerleading

Congratulations to the volleyball players who received All Area 8AA recognition!

Nina Kline – 1st Team

Jiya Patel – 2nd Team

Veronika Babbitt – 2nd Team

Sally Swann – Honorable Mention

Congratulations to the team for winning its 1st Round Class AA State Playoff match 3-0 at McNair before losing to Mt. Paran to end the season in the Sweet Sixteen.

Good luck to the Cross Country teams in the Region 8AA Meet Thursday! The boys & girls teams will be going for each program’s 5th consecutive Region Title!

The Flag Football team, or commonly referred to as Team 2, hosts games Thursday at 5:00 & 7:00 pm on Slaughter Field. Please make plans to attend and support the team!

Jalen Welch Oct. 23

Cash Cowert Oct. 24

CoCo Cowart Oct. 24

Maggie Cowart Oct. 24

Katie Scott Oct. 25

Bo Stephens Oct. 25

Josie Sanchez Oct. 27

Annie Luke Oct. 28

Gillian Kirk Oct. 29