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Dear Parents,
I have referenced the Consortium class in this column a number of times. It is one of those signature programs that doesn’t get much attention, despite the fact it is probably one of the more enriching experiences for our students. Each year, in the winter trimester, Juniors are able to apply for one of four spots offered in this Senior Honors elective. Typically, the number of applicants falls in the high twenties, and students are chosen through a blind essay reading. The class then meets five times between the spring trimester and winter of senior year. Students from Shipley, Baldwin and Haverford also participate.
The class focuses on an interdisciplinary topic, this year’s being Arts and Science with a concentration on “Making the Invisible Visible.” Students and faculty from each school prepare an evening class that is accompanied by dinner.
Agnes Irwin presented the final class this year, introducing the students to concepts in physics and light. Lauren Wenger, Allie Erixxon, Paige Chandler and Fifi Yeung each presented an aspect of the topic for which they had a special interest. The class then moved to an experiential activity in “painting with light,” which combined both the science of light and the science of taking pictures with various aperture speeds. The resulting “artwork” was delightful!
This course takes an extra ounce of dedication by both students and faculty, and it is a wonderful way for students from the four schools to work together in an experiential setting. Enjoy the accompanying “paintings!” (See photos below.) I hope all of you were able to attend the winter concert this past Monday night, where we enjoyed the various musical groups sharing their talent. It was truly a beautiful community gathering!
Have a restful and peaceful winter break!
- Anne |
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Community Service |
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On Mon. 1/16, we will celebrate Martin Luther King Day with workshops for families and students of the Lower, Middle and Upper Schools, including decorating cupcakes for Share it Later, making fleece blankets, creating cards for soldiers and a mural-making, amongst others. Look for more information in early January! If you have any questions or ideas, please contact the SOS Board reps. |
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| Mark Your Calendars Today With Important Dates in 2012! | January
| Tues. 1/3 | Classes Resume | | | ** Grade 9 Parent Coffee, 8-10 a.m., Assembly Room | | | ** Cruisin’ Not Boozin’ presentation, 7-8:30 p.m., West-Wike Theatre | | Wed. 1/4 | Grade 10 Parent Coffee, 8-10 a.m., Assembly Room | | Thurs. 1/5 | Grade 11 Parent Coffee, 8-10 a.m., Assembly Room | | Fri. 1/6 | Grade 12 Parent Coffee, 8-10 a.m., Assembly Room | | Mon. 1/9 | “One Book” Brown Bag Lunch Chat, Parents Invited
| | Wed. 1/11 | Poet Paul Zarzyski Presents, 7:30 p.m., The Haverford School | | Thurs. 1/12 | ** All School Town Hall Meeting, 7-9 p.m., West-Wike Theatre | | Mon. 1/16 | NO CLASSES, MLK Day of Service
| | Wed. 1/18 | Grade 10 Honors English Field Trip, Philadelphia Museum of Art
| | | ** “One Book” Author Firoozeh Dumas, 7-9 p.m., West-Wike Theatre | | Fri. 1/20 | Impulse Arts, 7 p.m., Moran Gallery
| | Mon. 1/23 | Arts Week Begins | | Fri. 1/27-1/28 | US Drama, 7-9 p.m., West-Wike Theatre |
February
| Tues. 2/21-3/3 | Grades 10 & 11 - Special Studies Program, Grade 9 - C21 Challenge
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| March
| Fri. 3/2-3/3 | MS Musical, 7 p.m., West-Wike Theatre
| | | ** US Robotics, Mid-Atlantic Region qualifier, Hatboro-Horsham HS
| | Thurs. 3/8-3/9 | US Robotics, Mid-Atlantic Region qualifier, Springside-CHA | Thurs. 3/15-3/16
| Dance Motion, 7 p.m. West-Wike Theatre (*Note Change in Date) | | Tues. 3/20 | AIS/Haverford/Baldwin Concert, 7 p.m., The Haverford School | | Wed. 3/28-3/31 | US Robotics, FIRST regional competition, Washington, D.C. |
| April
Thurs. 4/12
| InterAcappella Concert, 7 p.m., The Episcopal Academy | Mon. 4/16
| MS/US Instrumental Concert, 7p.m., West-Wike Theatre | | Wed. 4/25 | AIS/Church Farm School Concert, 7:30 p.m., LTB ’49 Pavilion | | Sat. 4/28 | Dream Flag Project Ninth Annual Celebration, 12-1:30 p.m., Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Phila. |
| May
Fri. 5/4
| Bel Cantos Concert & Reunion, 8 p.m., West-Wike Theatre |
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The College Counseling department will be open for Office Hours during Winter Break at the following times - Dec. 19, 20, 21, (22 depending on need) and Dec. 27, 28, 29, (30 if needed) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
On Tues. 1/3, CRUISIN' NOT BOOZIN' (CNB), an award-winning program developed and sponsored by Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital, will present to students and parents from 7-8:30 p.m. in the West-Wike Theatre. CNB brings children, teenagers and young adults face to face with the potentially devastating consequences of distracted or impaired driving. Please contact Deanna Mayer, US Dean of Students, with questions or for additional information.
On Wed. 1/11/12, Paul Zarzyski, a host of the annual Big Timber Roundup arts excursion in Montana (attended by AIS juniors and seniors) will speak at 7:30 p.m. for the 14th Annual Edward R. Hallowell Literary Lecture in the Ball Auditorium at The Haverford School.
Check out the latest entry of Mariandl's Musings, written by the Director of the Center for the Advancement of Girls (CAG).
Please log in and visit the AIS Parents page to view the updated version of the 2011-2012 Family Directory and for current forms, news and notes.
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Please click on the events to view all committee meeting dates & information:
Free Family Skating Night - Sat. 1/14, 8-10 a.m., The Philadelphia Skating Club and Humane Society in Ardmore
MS/US Staff Appreciation Lunch - Thurs. 1/26, Volunteers needed! Please contact Tracy Brala or Beth Pergolini
Mother/Daughter Outing - Sat. 1/21, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Homecoooked in Paoli. For additional information and to RSVP, please contact Lynn Schafrank at 610-993-3127.
Winterfest – Sat. 3/10; Next Meeting: 1/4, 8-10 a.m., Arts & Science Meeting Room (Committee Picture will be taken!)
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