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April 26, 2017

DOANE SUMMER CAMPS 
IN THE SPOTLIGHT 

Spartan Mini Camp (3 years - 2nd Grade)

Yvonne Perrottet - Director of Extended Daycare and Camp Doane Program Cost: $300 Full Day - $175 Half Day (per week)

This program, for our youngest campers, nurtures their mind, body and soul. Strong bodies are built through fun and structured physical activities including games, Zumba and swimming at the local YMCA. To foster a growing mind, our program offers "Keep 'em Fresh" academic and crafts time daily. Camp is available the weeks of 6/19, 6/26 and 7/10 through 8/14 - No camp week of 7/3. Campers may sign up for as many weeks as they like, consecutively or spread throughout the summer at your convenience.


Camp Doane (3rd Grade - 5th Grade)

Yvonne Perrottet - Director of Extended Daycare and Camp Doane Program Cost: $300 Full Day (per week)

Each week, campers explore a new and exciting theme such as science projects or sports. They then take a field trip to further understanding of the theme. Sample field trips include: the Franklin Institute, Sahara Sam's Oasis, and Pump It Up. Other activities include time for math and reading enrichment, exercise such as Zumba, swimming, karate, and much more! Camp is available the weeks of 6/19, 6/26 and 7/10 through 8/14 - No camp week of 7/3. Campers may sign up for as many weeks as they like, consecutively or spread throughout the summer at your convenience.

 Payment is due in full one week before camp begins.
 
News & Updates
(Also see "A Look Ahead" below)
Weekly Upper School Rotating Schedule
Week of May 1st - 5th

Monday - Day 3
Tuesday - Day 4   
Wednesday - Day 5
Thursday - Day 6
Friday - Day 1    
Doane Academy's 180th Birthday Celebration 

THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL ALUMNI, PARENTS, AND FRIENDS
of St. Mary's Hall and Doane Academy:
Plan now to attend our 180th anniversary party, taking place Friday night, May 5th, with our featured entertainers, the acclaimed tribute band Britishmania. We will also be serving cocktails and appetizers. Tickets are $60 each. For more information, and to purchase your tickets, click on the photo below.
 
Upcoming Trips

Howell Living History Farm Trip
On Thursday, April 27th, our 1st and 2nd grade classes will spend the day at the Howell Living History Farm where they will learn about farming practices of the late 1800s and early 1900s.  Students should wear clothing appropriate for the day's weather (no school uniforms), and should bring one healthy snack, a complete lunch (lunch boxes are fine) & bottled water.

Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge
On Thursday, April 27th, students of the Primary Program will travel to the Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, in Medford, NJ. The Refuge includes the Woodford Nature Center, an outdoor housing area with more than 60 native residents, and a wildlife rehabilitation hospital. The Refuge serves as a community resource for protecting and enhancing healthy ecosystems for all. Students should wear appropriate outdoor clothing (no uniforms) and a bag lunch with all disposable items.

Latin Club Trip 
On  Saturday, April 29th  from  8 AM - 5 PM , students will attend the annual New Jersey Junior Classical League State Convention at Franklin High School in Somerset, NJ. For the first year ever, the Doane Latin Club will be constructing a chariot to compete in the chariot race along with several other classically themed contests!

Spartan Sports Schedule

(SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

Please visit our website's
Athletics Page for the most up-to-date schedule, including potential changes and cancellations due to weather conditions.

Crew
Saturday, April 29th
8:00am-4:00pm
Garden State  Regatta

Sunday, April 30th
8:00am-4:00pm
Cooper Cup

Varsity Softball
Wednesday, April 26th, 4:00pm
@HOME vs Villa Victoria

Friday, April 28th, 3:30pm
away@ Newark Academy

Monday, May 1st, 4:00pm
@HOME vs Burlington City

Tuesday, May 2nd, 4:00pm
away@ King's Christian

Varsity Baseball
Friday, April 28th, 4:00pm
@HOME vs Burlington City

Monday, May 1st, 4:00pm
@HOME vs Moorestown Friends

Tuesday, May 2nd, 4:00pm
@HOME vs Life Center

Middle School Softball
Monday, May 1st, 4:00pm
away@ Pen Ryn

Middle School Baseball
Wednesday, May 3rd, 4:00pm
@HOME vs Boys' Latin

Lunch Menu and Instructions

 The April menu may be viewed here.

The May and June menu may be viewed here.
 
***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** Those wishing to purchase lunch on an individual day basis, your lunch order and money MUST be turned in to Mrs. Sieb at the front desk first thing in the morning of that day, so that the proper amount of food may be ordered and prepared.  Payments can not be accepted after 10:30am.
 
 
 
School Calendar 2016-2017 & 2017-2018

The 2016-2017 Year-at-a-Glance School Calendar is available here.
 
Plan ahead for the 2017-2018 school year.  Although more items and events will be added, the basic 2017-2018 calendar is now available here.  

A Look Ahead

Band Concert
Thursday, April 27th, 7:00pm-8:30pm

Arts Festival Day
Friday, April 28th, 8:10am-3:20pm

AP Exams
May 1st-10th

Founder's Weekend
May 5th and 6th

Career Day
(for grades 11 and 12)
May 12th

Middle School Dance
May 19th, 6:30pm-9:00pm
STAY CONNECTED:
Doane Academy
350 Riverbank
Burlington, New Jersey 08016
(609)386-3500