Our librarians new display new display features out books that celebrate Native American Heritage Month, introduced in 1990 by President George W. Bush in 1990 as a month dedicated to honoring indigenous lives. One of our librarians, Ms. N. identifies as indigenous and said, “I am glad this month represents Indigenous People’s heritage. It makes…
(Ethan Kim/Media) Senbazuru (千羽鶴), meaning one thousand cranes, is now displayed in the library as a sign of good fortune, luck, and health, and to wish well to those who need it. In Japanese folklore, the crane is one of the holy creatures that can live for more than one thousand years. The legend said…
Sixth graders are an integral component in the K-4-K Food Drive ecosystem. (Courtesy/Ms. Forchione) Just as ninth-graders volunteered on their second Service Day, a new service event for our sixth-graders was established this fall to involve more of the school community. Previously this grade’s participation in K-4-K was spread over multiple advisories or study halls. By…
Business and medicinal panelists (Courtesy/Ms. Conti) Starting Wednesday, November 2, Student Alumni Board members Anna C., Miles F., Grace H, Adeti M., Nnenna O., and Cory W., alongside the Internships Office and the Alumni Board Representatives, hosted our school’s 4th annual Career Fair, headed and organized by Ms. Conti. For the next two weeks during…
Olivia L., Priya R., Elle V., Malia C., and Christina L. (Courtesy?Mr. Morford) Students gathered in the neighborhood behind Carlin Fields on Monday, October 31 to trick-or-treat for something other than candy: non-perishables. Starting at 6 p.m. when trick-or-treating began, 15 students along with Shapers, Arya C. and Malia C., traveled door to door asking…
(Photos by Kallyn Hennessy/Media) While many US students may have enjoyed last Friday evening outdoors enjoying the atypical November 4th weather, 45 US students spent the “Night In” on campus. Service Board’s annual event following the Kids 4 Kids Food Drive brought CA community members including alumna Cydney P. together to sort over 200 boxes…
Five seniors, accompanied by Ms. Downey, traveled to the Columbus Zoo on Wednesday, November 2, to attend the Teen Eco Summit, an event that brings together central Ohio teens who are interested in conservation and environmental activism. This is the sixth year of the event and Academy’s second year of attendance. Grace H., Ava H.,…
Donating food listed on Food Bingo card benefits others and your advisory. (Courtesy/Service Board) How can you support others during the holidays while bolstering your chances to win a prize? By collaborating with your advisory to collect at least the quantity of food indicated on the Food Drive Bingo card. Created by last year’s Service…
K-4-K Drive will also aid the NNEMAP Food Pantry. (Courtesy/NNEMAP) While US students have been busy collecting items before the Food Drive Bingo begins on November 1, many may not realize who receives these donations. This year any food items not selected for the 32 sponsored families will go to NNEMAP Food Pantry, the 50-year…
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