Experience Academy: September 2023

Welcome to the renewal of our "Experience Academy" series, a relatively new communication that will provide reminders to those in our school community about upcoming events to which you are encouraged to attend. We hope these invitations will inspire you to become more engaged in the activities that are such an important part of the Academy experience.

PACA Connect Meeting

September 13 | 8:00 a.m.

Our parents' association's opening monthly meeting of the new school year will feature welcome back messages from school and PACA leaders followed by a volunteer fair for parents and guardians!

CAPSA Welcome Event

September 17 | 2:00-4:00 p.m.

CAPSA (Columbus Academy Parents of South Asia) is an affinity group of families supporting students who identify with South Asian culture and helps to educate the Academy community about cultures, customs and celebrations including Diwali and Holi. All are welcome to this event in CA's dining hall!

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15th Annual Golf Outing

September 18 | 1:00 p.m.

There are still a few spots remaining in this year's Academy Golf Outing at the Columbus Country Club. Registration and lunch begin at noon, and golfers have the option to play a casual four-person scramble or a four-person two-best ball for those who would like a little more competition.

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Athletic Hall of Fame Induction

September 22 | 5:30 p.m.

All are welcome to join us in celebrating the induction of Bob Kirk '67 and Andrew Dunn '02 in the Columbus Academy Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday, September 22. Following this reception in the middle school library, Bob and Andrew will be honored at Hondros Field during halftime of the varsity football team's game against Whitehall.

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Viking Rampage Run

September 23 | 11:00 a.m.

Everyone in the Academy community is invited to explore our 231-acre campus in a fun and messy way at the Viking Rampage Run on September 23! This fun-filled trek designed by CA alumnus and parent Ryan Yeoman ’90 includes three courses to choose from (suitable for all age levels/abilities) that will take you through our campus woods. And be sure to visit the annual ¡HOLA! tailgate (below) afterwards!

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

The annual ¡HOLA! tailgate will be Saturday, September 23, at Hondros Field during a varsity girls soccer game that starts at 11:00 a.m. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided. Also, mark your calendars for Community Dance Day on Saturday, September 30, when dance educator Rodney Eric Lopez will be providing a salsa dance history/mini-lesson from 2:00-3:00 p.m. in our dining hall followed by dancing from 4:00-6:00 p.m. in addition to snacks and activities for kids. All are welcome to both of these events!

Apple Picking Service Event

September 24 | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Join our student-run Service Board for this very popular community service event at Lynd Fruit Farm (it's a great opportunity for senior-kindergarten buddies to spend time together). Pick a bag of delicious apples for your family and one (or more) to donate to local food pantries. Prices are $25 for small (10 lb.) bags and $35 for large (25 lb.) bags.

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Parent Education Opportunities

Each school year, Columbus Academy welcomes featured speakers to discuss topics important to the development of both parents and students, and to help faculty gain valuable insight into how they can help our students flourish. This year's first speaker is Michele Borba, Ed.D., an internationally renowned educator and award-wining author, who will speak on the subject of child resilience and reducing peer cruelty at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 26, in our dining hall. Also, an online webinar focused on "Voice Lessons for Parents & Caregivers: What to Say, When to Say It & How to Listen" by Wendy Mogel, Ph.D., will be offered from 7:30-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 28, through the ISACS Parent Series. To learn more, please click here.

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