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  • Spirit Week

    Hey Academy,
     
    Get ready for Spirit Week from Monday, December 15th to Friday, December 19th! Dress up every day to show your school pride and earn one hour of community service in the school community category for each day you participate. Hours will be signed off only during 9th period each day outside room 111. Don’t miss out on the fun and show your school pride and earn those hours!
     
    Spirit Week Themes: 
    • Monday (12/15): Grade Color Day (Seniors = Red 🔴, Juniors = Blue 🔵, Sophomores = Yellow 🟡, Freshman = Green 🟢)
    • Tuesday (12/16): Twin Day 
    • Wednesday (12/17): Pajama Day 
    • Thursday (12/18): Pattern Day (Polka Dots/Stripes/etc.)
    • Friday (12/19): Formal Day (Homecoming)
     
    From,
    Spirit Week Committee
    Academy of American Studies
  • Room 114 & Room 116

    Movie Night

    Hello Academy! 
     
    We are excited to announce that our first ever Movie Night is taking place on December 17th at 3:00-5:00pm in classrooms 114 and 116. Reminder, December 17th is also the pajama day of spirit week so wear your pjs and feel free to bring a pillow or blanket to be extra comfortable! The movie screenings will be of The Maze Runner and Home Alone. 
     
    The tickets are $3 with one bag of popcorn included. If you are interested in attending, please fill out the permission slip attached and bring in exact change in cash to Ms. Kiernan in room 111 during period 9 by December 10th.
     
    If you want to buy any other snacks/drinks, you can purchase them at the event. You are not permitted to bring any outside food or drinks. There will be a variety of snacks and drinks available to buy so bring cash on the day of! 
     
    Sincerely,
    Movie Night Committee
    Academy of American Studies
  • Cafeteria

    Homecoming

    Hello Academy!
     
    As the season is getting colder, Homecoming season is upon us! To conclude this year's Winter Spirit Week, we will celebrate at Homecoming! We are proud to announce that this year's theme is “Winter Wonderland”! There will be a DJ, delicious food and entertaining games. 
     
    The event will take place, Friday December 19th in the Cafeteria from 5:00-8:00 PM.
     
    Homecoming does have a dress attire! 
    The following items below are discouraged:
    • Sweats/ Jeans
    • T-shirt/ Tank-tops/ Athletic wear 
    Formal Attire Clothing Encouraged:
    • Pants and Slacks
    • Dress Shirts
    • Formal dresses (Mid- length or Floor Length)
    * Since we are in the cafeteria, you are allowed to wear heels!*
     
    If you would like to attend, the ticket price for this year is $10. This ticket is redeemable for entry, a plate and a drink. Please make sure to bring in the money prior to the event to Room 111 or to a Student Government member. In addition to purchasing a ticket, you are required to bring a signed parent permission slip and behavioral contract to the event. The slip is attached to this email or pick up a permission slip from Room 111 and bring in your ID on December 19th. 
     
    Interested in running for HOCO Court? 
    In order to run for a Homecoming title, you MUST fill out the form to nominate yourself. There are also requirements you must obtain if you run, which can be found on the poster attached below.
     
    Hoco Court Google Form Link: 
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  • Winter Recess - School Closed

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  • 2nd Marking Period Ends

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  • Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day - School Closed

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