The ACAD Daily, Tuesday, April 25

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Monday – B Week, B Day, 9:45 Advisory, 3:20 AP Block 5 Tutorial

Tuesday – B Week, A Day, 9:45 MMM, 3:20 AP Block 1 Tutorial

Wednesday – B Week, B Day, 3:20 AP Block 6 Tutorial

Thursday – B Week, A Day, 9:45 Seminar, 3:20 Block 3 Tutorial

Friday – B Week, B Day, Special Schedule, see below

Anouncements

Upper School Leadership Elections and Nominations

We will begin our Executive Branch of Student Government Elections Tuesday, May 2. These are the people you see on stage each Tuesday morning during school meetings. These positions have certain qualifications and job descriptions which you can find below and here. If you have questions please reach out to Mrs. Farmer.

Student Body President: Senior (Junior this year) who has served on Student Government for at least one year

Student Body Vice President: Junior (Sophomore this year) who has served on Student Government for at least one year

Director of Communications: Senior or Junior who has served as a leader in our community (does not need to be an elected leader)

Director of Finance: Senior or Junior who has served as a leader in our community (does not need to be an elected leaders)

Director of Events: Senior or Junior who has served as a leader in our community (does not need to be an elected leader)

Candidates should notify Mrs. Farmer by email at bfarmer@athensacademy.org if they are interested in running by Thursday, April 27. The student body will hear speeches on Tuesday, May 2 with electronic voting also beginning on May 2 and concluding May 3. Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors vote in this election.

All candidates must send Mrs. Farmer their speeches by Monday, May 1 at 9:45am and attend a candidate meeting during advisory time.

Judiciary Board and Honor Council Nominations will be the week of May 8.

17 Ambassador interviews and selection will take place in August 2023.

Class Officer elections for grades 9-12 will take place in September 2023.

A friendly reminder: Remember that Lampkin Lobby is closed during both lunches! When you have finished lunch, please hang out in the TC or outside in the Lampkin Plaza until it’s time for your next class. Thank you so much for your help with this – we do not want to disturb classes that are in session!

AP Exam Locations

SPRING CONCERT

Please join the US Orchestra for their Spring Concert TONIGHT, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the Bertelsmann Presentation Hall. Our senior musicians – Simms Murray, Sarah Harrison, Olivia Nealy, Karan Tongia, and Collin Edge will be recognized and a reception will follow the concert celebrating all of our US orchestra musicians!

Spanish Club will be having a muy sabroso snack sale to raise money to install a Little Free Library in Pinewood Estates. Thursday! Come try our Cuban sandwiches, Argentinian empanadas, nachos with homemade queso, and a variety of sweet treats! ¡Vengan, amigos!

This Friday, April 28 is a special dress day (see below) for all upper school students. This is Cum Laude, Cabaniss Lecture and Honors Day for Seniors.

Special Schedule

8:10 – 9:20 Block 5 (70 minutes)

9:20 – 9:40 Break

9:40 – 10:50 Block 6 (70 minutes)

11:00-12:00 Assembly

12:00 – 1:55 Block 7 (back to normal schedule)

1st Lunch (11:55 – 12:25)

2nd Lunch (1:25 – 1:55)

2:00 – 3:20 Block 8 (back to normal schedule)

From our handbook:

On designated Special Dress days such as Cum Laude, Schacht Lecture, Honors Day and other special occasions:

Ties, dress shirts, and dress pants are required for boys.
Professional-length skirts, dresses or slacks, and blouses are required for girls; length should be mid-thigh or longer.
Dress shoes are required (athletic shoes are not permitted).

Serving Up a Cure

This Thursday!!! April 27

Special Schedule:

Block 1 8:10-9:15 (65 min)

Block 2 9:20-10:25 (65 min)

Break 10:25-10:35 (10 min)

Block 4 10:40-11:45 (65 min)

Block 3 11:50-12:55 (65 min)

Lunch 1:00 – 1:55 (lunch provided)

Special 2:00 – 3:20

Team Sign-Up’s on Deans’ Door – please have your team registered by Wednesday at 4:00pm.

$10/person – please collect money as a team and turn it in to John Dorris or Mrs. Farmer by Wednesday at 4:00.

Lunch is not free…We will have several clubs selling food and snacks. Please bring money to purchase food from the clubs or TC. (Bridges, Spanish and Drama Clubs will be selling)

Cornhole and Chess tournament also offered!

Bevan Serna - SOTW

“Bevan has been a spectacular athlete for our team this season. He shows up at every practice on time and works very hard to better himself and his teammates. I often notice Bevan helping younger throwers with their technique after he has completed his workout. He gives maximum effort at every competition. Bevan is our number #1 discus and shot put thrower. He is mature, confident, and gives of himself for the benefit of the team. I wish I could clone him.” – Neville Anderson, Head Coach Varsity Track & Field

Jane Frierson - SOTW

“Jane is another spectacular athlete for our team. She shows up on time at each and every practice. Jane has worked to transform herself into one of our best athletes. She runs the 100m, the 200m, long jumps, and the 4×200 relay. I believe that on her current trajectory of improvement in the sprints, she will be considered one of the best athletes in the state in the near future. On our team of stars, Jane holds her own.& she is another athlete I would clone.”– Neville Anderson, Head Coach Varsity Track & Field

Happy Birthday

Will Dugas Tuesday April 25

Darien Crandell April 25

Parker McCleary Thursday April 27

“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”

– Ferris Bueller

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In 1981, the Rolling Stones sang “A smile relieves a heart that grieves.” Now, research is showing this to be true. Even a “fake smile” tricks the brain and causes the release of happiness hormones. Watch this interesting video to learn even more about this. AND if you want to learn other ways to increase your happiness, read this brief article to learn how to trigger the release of your happiness hormones- Serotonin, Dopamine, Oxytocin, and Endorphins.

useful links

Upper School Code of Conduct

Upper School Dress Code

Vehicle Registration

Schedule

Blue Sheet Link

College Visit Calendar

College Visit Formstack

SERVICE

Class of 2023 Service Log

Class of 2024 Service Log

Class of 2025 Service Log

Class of 2026 Service Log

The ACAD Daily, Monday, April 24