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Letter from Anne |
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Dear Parents,
Most of the students are focused on exam preparation this week, but we also have other events coming up that are of interest.
First, this Saturday at 2:00 P.M. the Softball team will be hosting a Home Run Derby on campus. All Inter-Ac schools, boys and girls, will be participating. T-shirts will be on sale, and all proceeds from t-shirt sales will go to The Kelly Rooney Foundation/Save 2nd Base, a Foundation created in memory of a woman named Kelly Rooney, who passed away at the age of 43 and left five young children behind. The Foundation raises funds and awareness for breast cancer. KRF and S2B gave Katie McCollum a surprise scholarship this week. If you didn’t see the media coverage, check out the “Wall” on our homepage at www.agnesirwin.org, or visit www.mainlinemedianews.com, www.delcotimes.com, and www.philly.com. There will also be food, drinks, plants and other items on sale. This event will be a lot of fun and a “home run” for breast cancer awareness. We hope all students, parents, and staff can join us.
Soon, we will be celebrating the accomplishments of our performing arts students at The Cappies Gala, where AIS has garnered five nominations in eight eligible categories: Best costumes, Best ensemble, Best supporting actress, Best lead actress, and Best play. For those of you who saw the play this past week, I am sure you are not surprised! The Awards ceremony is at Upper Darby High School on Sunday, May 15, at 6:00 P.M. Come dressed to the nines and cheer our girls on!
The Cum Laude assembly is on Monday, May 16 at noon (attendance and uniform dress required), where we honor those students who have gained the highest average in the top twenty percent of the senior class. The speaker this year will be Lindsey D. Carson, AIS Class of 1997. Lindsey graduated from Duke University, received a master’s degree in development studies from the London School of Economics, and earned her JD from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. She is currently a lawyer with the Washington, D.C. law firm Arnold & Porter LLP. The Cum Laude Society recognizes academic achievement in secondary schools for the purpose of promoting excellence (Areté), justice (Diké,) and honor (Timé).
Finally, it is a good time for your daughters to be thinking about community service, and summer is a great time to fulfill your community service hours! Please see the handout “Summer Outreach Opportunities” to get some ideas for places to look. In addition, during the week of August 1, AIS will be hosting a camp for Lose The Training Wheels, an organization that helps children with disabilities learn to ride bikes. This is a fun and amazing volunteer opportunity for girls ages 15 and older. We’re looking for 40 volunteers – please sign up with Mrs. Fiorini or Ms. Mayer!
Some last minute exam tips:
· Study before you go to sleep, and you will remember the information better
· Get 8 hours of sleep the night before an exam
· Eat a hearty breakfast and bring a Snickers bar for a mid-exam energy boost
· If you are nervous about the exam, research has shown that writing down why you are anxious just before the exam will help you get a better grade (truly!)
Have a good weekend and good luck next week!
Anne |
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Coming Up at AIS ... |
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Sat., May 7: SAT Testing Date, Off-site
Sat., May 7: AP Biology and AP Physics Review Session, 2:00-4:00 P.M., Science Wing
Sat., May 7: Home Run Derby- Inter-Acs, 2:00-4:00 P.M., AIS Fields
Mon., May 9 – Thurs., May 19: US Exams
Looking Ahead ...
Mon., May 16: Cum Laude Assembly, 12:00 P.M., West-Wike Theatre
Thurs., May 19: Art Awards Ceremony, 7:00 P.M., West-Wike Theatre
Sat., May 21 – Fri., June 3: SSP, Senior Seminars, C21 Challenge
Sat., June 4: SAT Testing Date, Off-site
Mon., June 6: Senior Lunch, Noon, Laura Thomas Buck '49 Pavilion
Mon., June 6: Final Athletic Banquet, 6:30 P.M., Laura Thomas Buck '49 Pavilion
Tues., June 7: Upper School Changeover Assembly, 11:00 A.M., West-Wike Theatre
Tues., June 7: Class Night, 7:30 P.M., Laura Thomas Buck '49 Pavilion
Thurs., June 9: Commencement, 10:30 A.M., Goodhart Hall, Bryn Mawr College
Thurs., June 9: Commencement Luncheon, Noon, Laura Thomas Buck '49 Pavilion
Upcoming Athletic Competitions
Crew- City Championships, Sunday, May 8, All Day
Track- Delco Champs at 5:30 P.M. at Upper Darby on Saturday, May 7
Home Run Derby on Saturday, May 7, AIS, 2:00-4:00 P.M.
Inter-Ac Track Championship at Penn Charter on Saturday, May 14
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Announcements |
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Track- Delco Champs Updates
Please Congratulate junior Kate Tocci on an outstanding performance last night at The Delaware County Championship Track and Field Trials. Kate broke the school record in the 400m in an time of 61.6 and qualified for the finals on Saturday night! She also qualified in the 200m in a time of 27.4.
Other girls participating on Saturday night will be Christina Wusinich in the highly competitive heat of the 2 mile, Amanda Bunten in the Long Jump, and Kate Alden, Julie Bunten, Justis Wright, and Christina Wusinich will compete in the 4x800m relay.
Congratulations Freshmen Rowers!
On Sunday, May 1, freshmen Caroline Scarlato and Kaitlyn Barker claimed a gold medal at the Doc White Regatta in the Freshman Girls' Double event. Keep up the great work girls!
Inter-Ac Award
Congratulations to Amanda Bunten ’11 who was Agnes Irwin’s recipient of the Girls’ Inter-Ac Athletic Directors’ Award. This award is given by the league in honor of past athletic directors and is presented annually to a senior girl who has been a multi-sport varsity athlete and has exemplified dedication to her team and school, sportsmanship and leadership.
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