Sports Recap, Week of October 29

On Monday the Co-ed JV soccer team tied Four Rivers Charter Public School 2-2 in an exciting final game of the season.  Trailing 2-0 in the first half, the Aardvarks scored the last two goals of the game on shots by Atticus R and Charlie P.  Anders G-B made seven saves in goal and both Sam […]

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Sports Recap, Week of October 22

On Wednesday, the Girls Varsity Soccer team lost 2-1 to Stoneleigh Burnham, but the girls really brought their energy to the field. Chessie, who usually plays as a great defender, scored the team’s lone goal and had many great shots on net. Calla, who usually plays as a great striker, kept our defense strong and […]

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Pumpkin Carving, Harvest Lunch by Jack-o-Lantern Light

Friday, October 26 has been a busy day at The Academy. In addition to pumpkin carving, the Cupcake Challenge (more to come), and getting ready for the Halloween dance (more on that later, too), faculty and students worked hard to plan and then prepare today’s delicious Harvest Lunch, which was enjoyed in a darkened Common […]

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Sports Recap, Week of October 15

On Monday, the JV co-ed soccer team traveled to Williamstown to play Pine Cobble School and won their fourth straight game, 8-0.  Anders G-B netted the first three goals of the game.  Other scorers included Atticus R (two goals and an assist), Anna P-C (assisted by Julien T C), Ruby C, and Gus G (assisted […]

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Classroom Close-Up: Climate Connections

Sixth and seventh grade students frequently use their double block of “C Squared” on Fridays to visit local sites connected to their studies in science, geography and English. Recently they traveled to the William Cullen Bryant Homestead in Cummington, and the Hawley Bog.    

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Fundraising for Hurricane Relief

The Community Service Council has been encouraging donations to support relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Florence.  In the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, we have a renewed commitment to help. This change drive asks students to put their donations into their “team” jars. The drive will end next week.

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Classroom Close Up: 10th Grade Humanities

Our sophomores memorized and performed scenes from Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar at Friday’s Morning Meeting, as part of their study of Elizabethan England. It was a treat for their friends, Romans, and countrymen (Aardvarks all)! The photo is from a rehearsal earlier in the week.

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Magic the Gathering Club

  Academy student interests often provide opportunities for leadership initiative. Here, devotees of Magic The Gathering play at lunchtime in a club organized by Chanina K. Experienced and new players are welcome at these weekly meetings.

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Sports Recap, Week of October 8th

The Cross-Country team had a great home meet on a warm Wednesday afternoon. The Academy girls fielded a full team for the first time in four years, and finished 3rd out of 6 teams! Zoe P had a strong race on her home course. Will D was out sprinted in the final 50 meters and […]

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