Weekly Update 5/16/24
Weekly Announcements: May 13-17
Senior Week Information and Upcoming Events
Please take a look at the senior week overview document that was shared with the senior class. Inside you will find a full set of information specific to each day and event leading up to Commencement. We encourage you to refer back to this document to ensure senior week goes as smoothly as possible for your student. Additional information about Commencement will be sent out in the coming weeks.
Below is a breakdown of senior dates and activities.
May 31: Last day of classes for seniors
June 1: Senior Prom | Union Station, Worcester, MA | 6:00-10:00 p.m.
June 3: Senior Class Trip | Holiday Hill, Prospect, CT | 8:00-5:00 p.m.
June 4: Senior Give Back Day | North Campus | Between 8:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
June 5: Senior Tea | Pink House | 10:30 a.m. (Rain date June 6)
June 6: Commencement Rehearsal | North Campus | 8:30-11:30 a.m.
June 7: Commencement Rehearsal | North Campus | 8:00-11:30 a.m.
June 7: Class Night | Loos Center for the Arts | 6:00 p.m. (Students arrive at 5:15 p.m.)
June 8: Commencement | Town Common | 10:00 a.m. (Students arrive at 8:45 a.m.)
Please reach out to Karin Hughes (kughes@woodstockacademy.org) and/or Holly Singleton (hsingleton@woodstockacademy.org) if you have any questions.
Future Plans Day
On Thursday, May 30, we will be celebrating our senior class! Seniors are encouraged to wear a t-shirt or sweatshirt representing their plan for the future, whether they are headed to the military, college, or the workforce. Students who don't have a shirt dedicated to their future plans are invited to make one that is school-appropriate.
There will be a group photo at 11:45 a.m. outside of the Bowen Building and a photo booth set up in the Founder's Court during community lunch for seniors to enjoy with their classmates.
Future Plans Survey
Seniors must complete the 2024 Future Plans Survey as it officially documents their plans for next year. If your student plans to attend college, the survey also gives us the information we need to send their final transcripts. Please note that this survey is different from the scholarship survey.
How to access the survey:
- Go to www.woodstockacademy.org
- Click on the menu button – check the bottom of the menu to be sure you are logged in
- Click on “For Students”
- Once on the WA Dashboard, click on “Naviance”
- Once on Naviance, click on the “About Me” tab at the top right of the page
- Under “Surveys” click on “Surveys from Your School”
- Click on “2024 Senior Future Plans Survey”
If your student is attending college, please click on the school they will be attending and where they would like their transcript sent. If you need assistance or have questions, your student's school counselor is happy to help!
Upcoming Athletic Events
Listed below are upcoming athletic events for students and families. Please contact Sean Saucier (ssaucier@woodstockacademy.org) with any questions.
Senior Athletic Awards
Friday, May 31 | Loos Center for the Arts | 6:00 p.m.
Spring Athletic Awards
Thursday, June 6 | Loos Center for the Arts | 6:00 p.m.
Senior College Athletic Signing Ceremony
Thursday, June 6 | 11:45 a.m. | Alumni Field House
NGSS Testing for Juniors
On Wednesday, May 29, juniors who took a science class in the spring, or who missed the testing date in February, will take the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) science test on their iPads. This test is required by the state of Connecticut for all juniors. It will take most students one class period to complete. Students should check their email next week to see their block and room assignment for May 29 testing.
Good luck, Juniors!
Please contact Dean of Academics, Dr. Michael Harten (mharten@woodstockacademy.org), or Science and Math Department Chair, Mr. Thomas Young (tyoung@woodstockacademy.org) with any questions.
