Weekly eNews: October 25, 2018
Dear FIRSTNAME,
This Sunday, October 28th, is one of Academy's favorite traditions, the annual Trunk-or-Treat event! Bring your families and friends from 5:00-6:45 p.m. for a night full of food, music, a Haunted Basement, Halloween-themed games, performances from AHN's Jaguarettes, and plenty of trunks to Trunk-or-Treat from. We have a limited number of spots remaining for families who'd like to decorate their trunks. If you would like to participate in the tradition and help pass out candy, please click here for additional information. Registration is due tomorrow. We hope to see you there.
Sincerely,
Art Raimo
President
AHN News
The Academy is Gaining Momentum!
The PAF provides the Academy the ability to meet the needs of its students. This includes professional development opportunities to ensure continued academic excellence. Last year, the Academy spent over $90,000 on professional development. Please consider supporting the PAF today at a level most comfortable for your family. No matter the size, your gift is an investment in our students and for that we are grateful!
Coach Taylor at the National Physical Education and School Sport Institute (Asheville, N.C.)
Emily Swiger at The Library and the Academy Conference (Oxford, England)
Olivia Jones, Allison Warren, & Chelsea Mosley at a Responsive Classroom Conference (Oviedo, Fl.)
Help Us Spread the Word!
AHN's High School Open House is Sunday, November 4th. Registration begins at 11:45 a.m. If you are a Facebook user, please consider sharing our event by clicking here and hitting Share.
My BackPack Scheduled Maintenance
Due to scheduled system maintenance, My BackPack will be offline from Friday, October 26, 2018 at 11:00 p.m. until potentially Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Because PowerSchool sign-on runs through My BackPack, it will also be down during this time. Please plan accordingly.
Join Us For All Saints Day Mass and Coffee Talk
You are invited to join us in the Brady Center for an all-school All Saints Day mass on Thursday, November 1st at 8:00 a.m. Mass will be followed with a Coffee Talk presentation in the Skyes Innovation Lab at 9:00 a.m., introducing the upcoming renovation plans for the high school. Click here to RSVP.
Hurricane Michael Supply Drive
Help us fill this truck (and a box truck and a bus!) with supplies for victims of Hurricane Michael. AHN has a team heading to the Panhandle Friday to deliver supplies and volunteer with cleanup. For a complete list of suggested donations, please visit our website.
Cross Out Cancer 5K
The fourth annual Cross Out Cancer 5K is coming up on November 17th at Picnic Island Park. Cross Out Cancer is a non-profit organization started by Lizzie Dolan A'17 and currently run by Greta Dieck A'19. With the help of a board comprised of cross country runners from 10 local high schools, the group has raised nearly $200,000 since its inception for pediatric oncology patients and their families at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital. All friends and family are welcome to register for the event here.
Elementary School News
MS Students Volunteer for High Risk Hope
Yesterday, middle school students had the opportunity to volunteer in partnership with Campus Ministry and the Helping Hands Service Club. They packed bags for an upcoming charity race hosted by High Risk Hope, an organization that provides support, encouragement, information and resources to women and families who are experiencing a high risk pregnancy.
Kindergarten Explores Paper Mâché
During kindergarten's science lesson on paper, students investigated how to make paper strong enough to make a bowl using the Paper Mâché technique. They dipped strips of newsprint into a paste mixture and layered them over a mold. After the mold dried, they removed the bowl and painted it.
Community Service Day Information
Community Service Day is Wednesday, November 14th. This is a day designated for our entire Elementary School to help the less fortunate in our community through various service projects. Lower school families, please click here to view a list of projects and needed donations. Middle school families can click here for a description of the off-campus service sites.
High School News
Athletics News
High School Basketball Tryouts Are Monday, October 29th, and Tuesday, October 30th, from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Fall Athletic Banquet
The Academy of the Holy Names would like to invite our fall athletes and their immediate family members to join us at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, November 12th, in the Brady Center to celebrate the accomplishments of our High School fall athletic season. The banquet is free of charge, but will require those planning on attending to RSVP here by 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 6th.
HS Tennis Informational Meeting
There will be a high school tennis meeting for all students who are interested in trying out for the tennis team this spring on Thursday, November 8th. The meeting will be held in room N204 and will run from 3:30-4:00 p.m. Please feel free to contact Coach Quinn with any questions.
MS Volleyball Finishes Season Undefeated!
AHN's middle school JV volleyball team wrapped up their season this afternoon with an undefeated 10-0 record! Congratulations!
Golf Third at Regionals, Georgia R. to States
Congratulations to the High School golf team on a great season. The team placed 3rd at regionals, ending a stellar season, however Georgia R. '19 earned the title of individual region runner-up and advances to next week's state tournament.
Arts News
Advanced Acting Presents One Acts
On Thursday, November 1st, Advanced Acting Honors students will be performing "BAGS" by Anne V. McGravie at 7:00 p.m. On Friday, November 2nd, the Advanced Acting students will be performing "The Girl Who Was Asked to Turn Blue" by Ev Miller. Both One Act shows start at 7:00 p.m. and are open seating.
The Swinging Gypsies Come to AHN!
Join us on Friday, November 16th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Scarpo Family Theatre for a special performance by the New Orleans Swinging Gypsies! Student tickets are $15 each and adult tickets are $25. Click here to find out more about the event and to purchase tickets!
Broadway Workshop at AHN
AHN will be hosting a Broadway Workshop on June 17th-21st from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Broadway Workshop's summer camp is an authentic, theatrical experience for young performers, ages 9-17, directly from NYC. The camp offers an exciting immersion into the extraordinary world of musical theatre while developing skills as a "triple threat" in acting, singing and dance. Click here to register. Space is limited to the first 50 applicants! Additional camper information populates when you select the number of campers.
Parent Association News
HS Lunch with Dads
Thanks to the Academy of the Holy Names Dads Club for organizing a father-daughter lunch! Great Friday treat for our high school girls and their dads.
Teacher Appreciation Lunch
No tricks here! The Mothers Association treated AHN's faculty and staff to a spooktacular lunch and raffle giveaway. Thank you, moms!
Upcoming Events
Elementary
Friday, October 26th
-No School
-ES Parent-Teacher Conferences, 8:00 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 28th
-Trunk-or-Treat and SC Haunted Basement, 4:00- 6:45 p.m. (West and South Drives)
-Dads Club Pick-Up Basketball, 7:00-9:00 p.m. (Gym)
Tuesday, October 30th
-Mothers Association Meeting
8:30 a.m.
Wednesday, October 31st
-6th & 7th Grade Dads/Kids Breakfast
7:00 a.m. (Goody Goody, 1601 W Swann Ave, Tampa, FL 33606)
-Pre-K/K Halloween Parade
9:00 a.m.
Thursday, November 1st
-All-School All Saints Day Mass
8:00 a.m. (Brady Center)
-Coffee Talk on High School Renovation, 9:00 a.m. (Sykes Innovation Lab)
Friday, November 2nd
-ES Community Service Day Planning Mtg
8:00 a.m. (Brady Center South)
-Jag Shop/Clothes Closet Open, 8:05-10:00 a.m. (MacDill House)
High School
Friday, October 26th
-No School
-HS Parent-Teacher Conferences
7:50 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
-HS Father/Daughter Dinner-Dance
6:30 p.m. (Brady Center)
Sunday, October 28th
-Dads Club Pick-Up Basketball, 7:00-9:00 p.m. (Gym)
Tuesday, October 30th
-Mothers Association Meeting
8:30 a.m.
Thursday, November 1st
-HS One Act, 7:00 p.m. (Bailey Center)
-HS Financial Aid Workshop
-All-School All Saints Day Mass, 8:00 a.m.
(Brady Center)
-Coffee Talk on High School Renovation, 9:00 a.m. (Sykes Innovation Lab)
Friday, November 2nd
-HS One Act, 7:00 p.m. (Bailey Center)
-Jag Shop/Clothes Closet Open, 8:05-10:00 a.m. (MacDill House)
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