This special Chariot Learning SAT/ACT Extended Class is ideal for motivated students looking to learn the powerful math, reading, and English strategies and content needed for their best scores before Spring Break. The class is ideal for 11th graders registered for the February 11 ACT and March 11 SAT. Advance registration is required. For more information, visit: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lcBql6fAyDdAISBoWZPMoxrxO5OgUPIk/view.
Admin Oversight: Phil Schwartz Coordinator: Emily Nevinger
We will offer practice tests at AC to all Upper School students (Grades 9-11). Practice ACT: Saturday, February 4th from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Practice SAT: Saturday, March 4th from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. After the test, students may attend test review sessions through Chariot Learning to go over the individual tests in detail. Register for the free practice tests by 1/20: https://forms.gle/WoJVCxGdbToH3vbZ8.
Admin Oversight: Phil Schwartz Coordinator: Emily Nevinger
or this next edition of our Weekend Workshop Series, students and their families are invited to explore the Dining Commons, where they will find a variety of STEM-filled projects and experiments to work on together! This event is open to the public, so feel free to invite your friends! Register in campsite! $40 per family
Admin Oversight: Christina Lacagnina Coordinator: Julie Barrett/Teresa Parsons
This special Chariot Learning SAT/ACT Extended Class is ideal for motivated students looking to learn the powerful math, reading, and English strategies and content needed for their best scores before Spring Break. The class is ideal for 11th graders registered for the February 11 ACT and March 11 SAT. Advance registration is required. For more information, visit: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lcBql6fAyDdAISBoWZPMoxrxO5OgUPIk/view.
Admin Oversight: Phil Schwartz Coordinator: Emily Nevinger
Students in the Natural Resources class will travel to the Frank E. Van Lare Water Treatment Plant to learn about what happens there, how the water is returned to the community, and, if possible, how they help with the issue of water scarcity.
Once a month the Nursery and Pre-K students wear a specific color or pattern as they learn about different colors, shapes and patterns in their classrooms. Please join us in helping our youngest students celebrate the color or pattern of the month and wear what's specified in the calendar listing above!
AC Middle School presents the delicious adventures of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory! Students will light up the AC stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl's fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film, in addition to a host of fun new songs, Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR. is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone's sweet tooth.
AC Middle School presents the delicious adventures of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory! Students will light up the AC stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl's fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film, in addition to a host of fun new songs, Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR. is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone's sweet tooth.
Justin Murphy will be discussing his book, Your Children are Very Greatly in Danger. Justin Murphy is a reporter for the Democrat and Chronicle, covering education in the Rochester area with an emphasis on the Rochester City School District. He has worked at the Democrat and Chronicle since 2012 and before that was a reporter for The Citizen in Auburn, New York. He grew up in Penfield and attended the University of Chicago and the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. He lives with his wife and children in the Cobbs Hill neighborhood.
Our PACK parent organization is hosting a special event from 7:00-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22nd featuring guest author, speaker, and Democrat and Chronicle education reporter, Justin Murphy. This event is open to all AC community members including Middle and Upper School students.
Justin Murphy
Justin wrote the book, Your Children Are Very Greatly in Danger: School Segregation in Rochester, New York. He will be sharing the research and what he discovered through putting this book together, showing how discriminatory public policy and personal prejudice combined to create the racially segregated education system that exists in the Rochester area today. He’ll also talk about where we go next as a community.
All students in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade will lead you through their Spring Conference in a Student-led Conference format. These conferences are led by your child(ren) and allows them to take an active role in their own learning. We look forward to seeing you for this engaging experience.
Soup: Cream of mushroom Family style entree: Chicken cordon bleu w/ mashed potatoes Vegetarian: Black bean veggie burger Assorted desserts Salad bar and Sandwich/fruit/yogurt bar
Students in the Astronomy vs. Astrology class will travel to the Strasenburgh Planetarium at the RMSC to observe a star show, look at the displays, and talk to astronomy experts about the validity of astrology.
Admin Oversight: Tina Duver Coordinator: Ian Yates
Soup: Potato corn chowder Family style entree: Ham and Swiss croissant Vegetarian: Swiss croissant Dessert: Blond brownie Salad bar and Sandwich/fruit/yogurt bar
Soup: Veggie chili Family style entree: Marinated chicken and couscous Vegetarian: Portabella mushroom and couscous Dessert: Cookie Salad bar and Sandwich/fruit/yogurt bar
Join us for a night of thanking our parents for being partners with Allendale Columbia! We will have cocktails and appetizers in the Dining Commons before moving into the CPC for a presentation on highlights from the year.
At Allendale Columbia, we prepare students for the world they will inherit. In our trusting and responsive environment, students 18 months through grade 12 grow in confidence and develop scholastic independence.