ACADEMY OF THE HOLY NAMES |
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 |
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Welcome back! What a great week this was!
The first week of school was filled with successful athletic competitions, lunches abounding with enthusiastic conversations, and classrooms with attentive students dutifully taking notes and asking questions.
What will the subsequent weeks bring us? In addition to the previously mentioned items, as assessments are administered and homework is given, there might be bumps in the road. This is normal, and at Holy Names we will assist your daughter to navigate these bumps.
It is here your daughter will learn to utilize the resources Holy Names offers: caring, dedicated teachers, advisers who meet with your student weekly to guide her, academic resources of the learning workshop, math lab, and writing center, and opportunities for leadership. Your daughter will become more independent. No doubt at the conclusion of this school year, we will say...What a great year this was!
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FIRST FULL WEEK OF SCHOOL |
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It's a very special and time-honored tradition to kick off the new school year: the Senior Liturgy. In addition to the service, seniors, already donning corsages, were presented with special shirts. |
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Middle schoolers had the opportunity to learn about The Social Institute, a gamified, online learning platform that empowers students to navigate their social world positively. The program helps them tackle daily social challenges, including experiences on social media and technology — whether or not they own a device or use social apps. |
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On only the second day of the school year, our 8th and 9th graders were treated to a special field trip to Camp Chingachgook in Washington County, spending time in nature and out on the water. |
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You never know who is going to pay a visit to Holy Names, especially during one of Mr. Allen's theology classes. "Flat Francis" was a hit among students. |
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THE WEEK AHEAD
Wednesday, September 21
Activities Fair
Thursday, September 22
Grade 9 Retreat
SAVE THE DATE
Wednesday, September 28
High School Welcome Day
Back to School Night
Friday, October 7
Faculty/Staff Retreat Day (No Classes)
Monday, October 10
Indigenous Peoples'/Columbus Day (School Closed)
Sunday, October 23
Mother/Daughter Luncheon
Wolferts Roost Country Club
11am-2pm
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Snow Emergencies and Other Important Alerts |
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Dr. James Schlegel and Dr. Martin Kilbridge invite all Holy Names and CBA community members to join them for a FREE family tailgate barbeque at CBA on Friday, September 30 before kickoff.
TIME: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
LOCATION: 12 Airline Drive, Albany, NY 12205
Join us for great food, fun and the chance to get to know CBA and AHN families. Then stay to cheer the Brothers as they take on Colonie!
Please RSVP by Monday, September 26.
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Attention all students: You've been invited to CBA's Annual Homecoming Dance on Saturday, September 24. Details below. |
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Zoom Meeting
September 29, 7pm
Meeting ID: 836 6824 5858
Passcode: 904932
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We will be offering a Spring 2023 trip to Greece for any interested AHN high school student in Grades 10, 11, or 12.
We will be traveling to the cities of Athens and Delphi along with the Islands of Crete and Santorini during Spring Break, April 6 - April 14, with the American Council for International Studies (ACIS).
For more information, contact Admissions Director Ann Rento at 518-438-7895, ext. 202, or arento@ahns.org.
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STUDENT COUNCIL FUNDRAISER |
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This is your opportunity to help our AHN's Student Council AND get your car squeaky clean.
This limited-time promotion runs through Thursday, October 6.
Any questions?
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Golf Tournament Registration |
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Join us on Tuesday, September 27 at Normanside Country Club for the AHN Golf Classic.
All funds raised by the event support our Annual Fund and the AHN Booster Club. The Annual Fund provides financial resources that are invested right back into Holy Names and our students to support academic programs, the Arts, tuition assistance, technology, leadership opportunities and more.
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SPECIAL OFFER: If you refer another family to the Open House and they attend and provide your name, you will receive a $50 Wicked Smart gift card for AHN apparel!
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Dr. Morrison is now working remotely through January. |
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Leadership changes have taken effect with the start of the new school year.
Michele Musto, as Principal, has expanded responsibility for the academic direction of the school and has led our remarkable faculty in preparation for this new school year.
Kathy Witherspoon, newly appointed Dean of Student Life, has set a supportive, community-oriented tone for our girls.
One face we will see only rarely on campus is that of Dr. Phyllis Morrison, Associate Head of School, who is working remotely through January on major projects.
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AHN Welcomes New Teachers |
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Lisa Michaels
Writing 1, Film as Literature, Writing Center
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Lisa returns to Holy Names where she taught from 2018-2019 and 2019-2020. She also spent time in the Brunswick Central School system, and has an array of educational experience, working as an adjunct instructor, course designer and field supervisor for SUNY Empire State College.
Lisa has a B.S. and M.A.T. from SUNY Empire State College
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Joan Schatz
Advanced Algebra
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Joan is also no stranger to AHN, having taught here from 1981-82 until her retirement at the end of the 2014-15 school year. Since her retirement, Joan has graciously returned to AHN on several occasions to help out as a substitute teacher or long-term substitute teacher when needed.
Joan has a B.S. and M.A. from the University at Albany.
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Payment for all AP testing is due no later than Thursday, November 9, 2022. A $40 late fee will be charged for payment received after November 9, 2022. |
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Attention Advanced Placement and Families |
As the school year is underway, students are finalizing their courses for the 2022-2023 school year that includes Advanced Placement courses and AP testing. AP Tests will be administered to all AP students in May 2023.
Schools need to place their AP Testing order in mid November for the May 2023 testing.
At Holy Names every girl that enrolls in an AP course is required to take the AP test in the spring. There is a $98 testing fee.
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It was a big week for the AHN Panthers.
Varsity Volleyball won all three of its matches this week: 3-0 over Albany Academy, 3-0 over Ravena, and 3-0 over Voorheesville. The JV squad won two of its three matches, topping AA and Voorheesville each two sets to one.
On Wednesday, the Varsity Soccer team shutout Albany Academy 2-0 at home thanks to five saves from Sofia Pantoja, and a goal and an assist from Anna Nichols.
On Thursday, Varsity Tennis was victorious over RCS.
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AHS's JV Volleyball squad celebrates a point in its match versus RCS on Wednesday. |
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Fall Drama Production Audition |
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Calling ALL students: auditions will be held next week for the fall drama production of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." See details below. |
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The Junior Ladies of Charity is partnering with the Ladies of Charity in a “Coats for the Community” drive. We are looking for coats, hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, boots, and any other winter wear.
Please drop off all donations to the school by Wednesday, October 5 so they can be distributed to anyone in need before the cold weather arrives. Thank you for your support!
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Amazon Smile is an easy way to support Holy Names. Amazon will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchased to AHN! Just follow the easy steps below.
Visit smile.amazon.com:
- Sign in to with your Amazon.com login
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- Click on settings
- Choose Amazon Smile
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- Follow steps to finalize this and start shopping!
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