May 5, 2022

Dear Class of 2026 Families,

It is hard to believe that we are rapidly approaching the last few weeks of school! Preparations have been well underway for class trips and activities for the week of May 17-20. During this week, each day will feature a different activity.

Tuesday, May 17: In the morning, students will prepare in earnest for the Cold War Trials. Mrs. Miller and Ms. Seymore have invited attorneys and alumni to meet with our students and offer them guidance in their preparation for the event. In the afternoon, eighth grade advisors will walk with our students to the Stoneridge Plaza cinema to see “Dr. Strange In the Multiverse of Madness” (please note that this is a PG-13 movie). For more details about this movie, please click here.

Wednesday, May 18: After a brief advisory, the students will enjoy a breakfast for eighth-graders and the Cold War Trial judges. The Cold War Trials will commence at 9:30 a.m. There will be three trials, and verdicts will be rendered at 1:45 p.m. A “Communist vs Capitalist” kickball game will end the day.

Thursday, May 19: Students will enjoy class bonding activities in the first part of the morning, then board buses that will take us to The Wilds in Cumberland, Ohio. Students will be asked to pack a nut-free bag lunch, which we will enjoy before our open-air safari. Please note that students will arrive back at Columbus Academy between 4:45-5:00 p.m.

Friday, May 20: Students will board buses in the morning that will take us to Kings Island for a day of fun. Students will be provided with wristbands that will allow them to eat and drink throughout our day at the park. Please note that Kings Island is cashless. If students wish to bring money for souvenirs, they should bring a debit card. There may be some kiosks in the park where students can exchange cash for debit cards to use, however, park staff has expressed a preference for guests to bring debit cards. Please note that students will arrive back at Columbus Academy at approximately 5:30 p.m.

All chaperones are faculty and staff members of Columbus Academy. Student accounts will be charged $160, which includes all transportation, entry fees and, in the case of Friday’s trip, food throughout the day. This amount will be billed to each student’s account, and we encourage all students to attend. If the additional cost of these trips is concerning to you, please reach out to Mr. Arnold.

If you have any questions about the trip, please contact me at obrienc@columbusacademy.org. We’re looking forward to a wonderful week with the kids!!

Best,

Carolyn O’Brien

Eighth Grade Team Leader