Today is Sunday, November 18, 2018

Ski packets for Wachuset Mountain Ski and Snowboard Program are avaialble in the Main Office at Mrs. Nelson's desk. Start Date is January 2nd, cost is $125.00.  

  The Faith, Hope, and Love (FHL) Club, formerly known as Bible Club, will be collecting and packing shoeboxes filled with gifts and delivering them to children in need around the world through Operation Christmas Child. Students may bring shoeboxes filled with a special gift, such as a doll, or a soccer ball or stuffed animals and other fun toys, hygeine items and school supplies. Or, students may simply donate gifts, items or supplies at various drop-off boxes on North Campus and FHL will pack shoeboxes for them. The deadline for dropping off shoeboxes and/or gifts is Friday, November 9th. Thank you! 

  There will be a parent meeting for students interested in hosting a Senegalese student for 2 weeks in September 2019 and students interested in traveling to Senegal in April 2020. The meeting is on Thursday, November 15th at 7:00 pm in BC20. Please see Mrs. Collins or Mrs. Gronsky in B214 for more information or for any questions you have. 

Upcoming Events-

Are you interested in producing a video, or creating audio content to stream or podcast? Mr. Collelo will be hosting Production Club every Tuesday. Stop by H113 from 2:30-4:30. There will be snacks and drinks..... all students are welcome! Bring a friend! 

Athletics

Games can be found on the CIAC website, or WA Mobile

Bracken Memorial Library News:

The Library is open from 7:00am to 5:30pm. You are welcome to use the Library before and after school for academic work and study. If you would like to come to the Library during Study Hall, please get a pass from the Library in the morning before school. 

Don't forget to stop by the library to get a book for pleasure reading.  Its' proven to increase your academic success and lower your stress level. All of the adult fiction and teen fiction books are now seperated by genre making it quick and easy to find a book that you will love! 

Class News 

Clubs/Activities

 The All Abilities Alliance will be meeting again on Monday, November 19th at 2:20 in A101. We are planning two main events this year-a Mental Health Week fom November 26-30, and an Autism Acceptance week in the Spring. If you are interested in planning for either or both events, please join us! If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Despres.

Join us as we share a related fact each day on our Instagram and Twitter Feed-follow us on IG@aaa_wdstckacad and Twitter @ AAA_WdstckAcad. There may even be contests and surprises!

On Wednesday, November 28th, we will be selling 'Scrunchies and Munchies" outside of the Commons on North, as well as handmade Mala Beads! 

Friday, November 30th, we will be hosting an activity after school on South from 2:45-5:30. Join us for a PLAY DAY- playing games in the Centaur Lounge in Westhaver. We ask that you RSVP for this event, as we will be providing refreshments for those who come. This is an 'electronic free' activity- so expect games that require talking, drawing, and movement! RSVP using this link:  https://goo.gl.forms/T209rfWC1X7p7KKB2

For more information- please contact Mrs. Despres! 

    Do you like to bake? Do you like kids? FCCLA is starting soon!! Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is looking for new members. Have you taken a culinary, fashion, or child development class? or are you signing up in the future? Join us! 

FHL (Faith, Hope and Love)  Meets on Tuesdays after school in B122. 

Chess Club- Meets on Thursdays in B212 starting at 2:20  

 GSA- Meets Wednesday mornings at 7:15 in A100. 

Math Club-Monday's after school. See Mr. Tyler with any questions. 

Ocean Bowl- Do you love the Ocean? Do you enjoy Academic Competition? If so, come join us to explore and learn more about the largest biome on Earth. Ocean Bowl meets on Tuesdays after school in B111-North Campus. See Ms. Sandeen with any questions. 

Robotics-Tuesdays 2:20. S207 

Science Bowl- Meets on Tuesdays in B212 starting at 2:20

College & Career Counseling

Events & Fundraisers

Shuttle Schedule

From North Campus (from in front of the Academy Building, unless noted)

7;10 AM- 1 Shuttle. Back Lot.

7:20 AM-1 Shuttle. Back Lot.

9:00-9:05 AM. 2 Shuttles.

10:35-10:40- 4 Shuttles.

12:20- 1 Shuttle.

12:34-12:39- 4 Shuttles.

Late Bus: 6:00 Pm. Stops at Bentley, Stops and South, Stops in Pomfret, Brooklyn, Canterbury. 

From South Campus (from beside the Center for the Arts)

7:00 AM- 1 Shuttle.

7:10 Am-1 Shuttle.

9:00-9:05 AM. 2 Shuttles.

10:40-10:45 AM. 4 Shuttles. 

12:34-12:39- 4 Shuttles. 

2:10-2:15- 4 Shuttles. 

Late Bus: 6:00 Pm Stops at Bentley, stops at North, Stops in Union and Eastford. 

Trips

If you are interested in traveling to Switzerland, Italy, France and Spain in April 2019, please stop by A104 to get information from Ms. Dziedzic.