Classroom close-Up: Spanish V
Lilah F complemented her presentation (en español) on Yoruba masks and beliefs taken to Cuba by making delicious candy for the class to enjoy.
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Classroom Close-Up: Chemistry
Mr. Miller’s chemistry students sculpted a mole out of a mole of aluminum foil.
Read More »Aardvark Athletics: Week of April 9
The Girls Lacrosse team outlasted Stoneleigh Burnham 6-5 to earn their first victory of the season on Monday. Goals were scored by Emily S, Tess R, Areia H, and Lydia S. On defense, Amelie R, Ella D, and Celeste D combined with goalie Sarah H’s 8 goals to hold off a second half goalscoring run […]
Read More »8th grade Trip to Springfield Courthouse
On Wednesday, April 8 grade traveled to the United States Federal Courthouse in Springfield for a day of first-hand learning about the judicial system, in advance of our mock trial. Assistant U.S. Attorney (and former Academy parent) Steve Breslow was kind enough to host us for the third consecutive year. Students met with Judge Mastroianni […]
Read More »Classroom Close-Up: 9 Humanities
There is a display of Greek-inspired vases crafted by the talented members of the Class of 2021 in the library. You may notice depictions of Greek mythology or current events — or both!
Read More »Classroom Close-Up: Chemistry
The 10th grade class experimented with small-scale saponification (soap making) reactions in a Chemistry lab this week. While one batch went down the drain rather dramatically, three more batches are curing and awaiting further pH testing by the students. It was a challenging but fun process, and Mr. Miller was proud of the focus and […]
Read More »Classroom Close-Up: French IV
French IV students Liam N and Nat B-O take part in a belated celebration of the French version of April Fool’s Day by creating colorful “Poissons d’avril”, fish on hooks, that they surreptitiously pinned on each other.
Read More »Classroom Close-Up: Spanish V
Spanish V students Ella D, Nellie B-O, Patrick O, and Grayson R enjoy Señora’s souvenirs from Andalucía, Spain: anchovy-stuffed green olives and “té de Granada,” a wonderful, floral green tea mixture, which evoked spring despite the snow outside. Spanish IV student, Chessie R-C contributed her gift of a can of “polvo”, the Portuguese equivalent to “pulpo” […]
Read More »Aardvark Athletics: Week of April 2
The Academy-Mohawk girls lacrosse team persevered through wet conditions on Wednesday to play the first game of the season. The girls lost to Bement 15-6, with Mohawk team members Lizzie H (4) and Emma F scoring goals for the team. Academy athletics jumps into full swing next week with the first competition for every other team, and […]
Read More »“Positive Propaganda” Posters by Artists of the 9th Grade
Students in the 9th grade Foundations in Art course studied a wide swath of propaganda posters from throughout history, as well as the contemporary artwork of Barbara Kruger. They noted the relationship between text and image, the use of starkly contrasting colors to grab viewers’ attention, and the added value of including facts to further drive home a […]
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