A MESSAGE FROM OUR DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS |
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| Rudy Brandl '83, Director of Communications and Publications, looks forward to a busy final stretch of the school year in his recent blog post. Below is an excerpt: Most people who work in education agree that the breaks from school pass very quickly. Too quickly. After two-plus months of winter, albeit a mild and somewhat uneventful one by New Jersey weather standards, yet another Spring Break has flown by and ushered in the final flurry of events in the 2022-2023 school year. In just over two months, when that same recent span of winter school time has passed, our seniors in the Class of 2023 will be graduating from The Lena Archuleta School. Our 140th Commencement Ceremony will be held on Friday, June 9, and the constant buzz of activity will make that day arrive more quickly than it would during a recess from school. |
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Saturday, April 1 9:00 a.m. - Admission Information Session in Berry Performing Arts Center Tuesday, April 4
7:00 p.m. - Paying Less for College Program on Zoom - details below - REGISTER HERE Friday, April 7
SCHOOL / OFFICES CLOSED - GOOD FRIDAY Monday, April 10 SCHOOL / OFFICES CLOSED - EASTER MONDAY
SCHOOL CALENDAR |
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| Busy April calendar of events ahead |
Welcome back from Spring Break! The home stretch of the 2022-2023 school year begins now. Below is a list of major school events taking place in April: April 1 – Admission Information Session – 9 a.m. April 7-10 – School Closed for Easter Weekend April 12 – Upper School Symposium – All Day April 12 – Middle School Coffee and Conversation on Zoom – 7 p.m. April 13 – Lower School Coffee and Conversation – 8:30 a.m. April 13 – WHPA Meeting – 7 p.m. April 14 – Middle School Capstone Presentations – Various Times
April 16 – Spring Music Recital – 4 p.m. April 18-19 – Upper School Capstone Presentations – Various Times April 20 – Lower School Earth Day Celebration – All Day April 21 – School Closed for Eid-al-Fitr April 25-28 – Eighth Grade Trip to Washington, D.C.
April 26-28 – Seventh Grade Trip to Philadelphia April 27 – Upper School Spring Concert – 7:30 p.m. April 28 – Sixth Grade Day Trip to Duke Farms April 29 – WHPA Spring Gala – 6 p.m. |
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| Students explore civil rights history on trip |
Seven Upper School students and three chaperones spent five days during Spring Break on a Global Experiences trip to learn more about the Civil Rights Movement in Alabama. Accompanied by chaperones Andrew Sullivan (Upper School art teacher, Co-Director of Global Experiences), Maxime Sinal (Upper School English Department Chair, DEIB Advisor) and Eileen Valentine (Middle School Administrative Assistant), the students visited museums, monuments and historical locations in Montgomery, Birmingham, Selma, and Tuskegee.
“What was most impactful to me was learning where the history took place, which was truly a unique opportunity. I felt fortunate to be able to learn topics in depth surrounding the Civil Rights Movement in a way that involved the curiosity and empathy of each student. Not only did this trip further our knowledge surrounding Civil Rights, but also changed how we view and approach advocacy and change within our own community,” Bella Rovito ’24 said. |
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| Dr. Raechel Lutz publishes first book |
Dr. Raechel Lutz, Upper School history teacher, has published her first book, American Energy Cinema, a collection of essays exploring how Hollywood movies have portrayed energy from the early film era to the present. Dr. Lutz was inspired to organize and contribute to this collection during a discussion with colleagues at the annual conference for the American Society for Environmental History in 2018. Her passion for history, energy and the environment, along with a keen interest in visual culture, made participation and leadership in the project a no-brainer.
“We were talking about movies and energy history and decided to make it a book,” Dr. Lutz said. “I appreciated the chance to explore these topics with historians who have some of the same questions I have.” |
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| Seniors exchange roles with teachers |
Seniors and their teachers enjoyed the opportunity to change roles on the last school day before Spring Break. With guidance from their teachers, the upperclassmen prepared lessons and instructed Upper School students in a variety of subjects.
Many of the seniors elevated their game with respectful imitations that included the dress and teaching styles of their instructors. Some of the teachers also embraced the role reversal by sitting in desks while the seniors addressed the students from the front of the classrooms. Everyone who participated learned something, but the students and faculty returned to their regular roles when classes resumed this week! SENIOR-TEACHER SWAP PHOTO GALLERY |
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| Middle School students celebrate March |
Middle School students covered a wide range of topics highlighting important March celebrations at their divisional meeting during the week prior to Spring Break. With school closed for about half of the month, the students packed much information into the meeting in the Berry Performing Arts Center.
The meeting included an observance of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, followed by a video highlighting Women in STEM. Several worldwide celebrations that take place in March were highlighted by student presenters. Anushka Patchigolla ’27, Joy Patel ’28 and Anish Rangavajjula ’28 shared a presentation on Holi, also known as the Festival of Colors, Festival of Spring and Festival of Love, which is one of the most popular and significant festivals in Hinduism. It celebrates the eternal and divine love of god Radha and Krishna. Lexi Strauss ’28 delivered a presentation about Purim, the Jewish holiday which commemorates the saving of the Jewish people of Persia from being annihilated according to an evil decree instituted by Haman as recounted in the Book of Esther.
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| | Paying Less for College - Zoom - April 4 |
On Tuesday, April 4, our partners at SMARTTRACK College Funding will be hosting a webinar for 9th, 10th and 11th grade parents entitled What Parents Need to Know Now about Paying Less for College. This webinar, which begins at 7 p.m., will not only provide an introduction to the types of financial support available to families, including need-based, merit-based, and more, but also how to best structure your finances to ensure that you are maximizing your financial aid packages from schools. This is a must-see presentation for all families!
REGISTER HERE |
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| Save the Date! - Golf Outing - May 16 |
Please join us for the Jim Howard Golf Classic on Tuesday, May 16 at Colonia Country Club. Golfers will compete in a scramble format, with a shotgun start beginning at 11 a.m. A reception with hors d'oeuvres, beverages and awards will follow at 4 p.m. The $250 fee per golfer includes the reception.
Event sponsorships will support student scholarships and athletic department enhancements funded by the Booster Club. SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION REGISTER FOR THE GOLF OUTING HERE |
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| Check out our LA Summer Programs |
The Lena Archuleta School will offer a robust array of summer programs in 2023!
The year’s offerings include Camp Funshine, Adventure Camp, Brain Boosters Junior Academics, Summer Scholars, Pulse Sports Camps and Summer Sparks Enrichment. Other special camps including Dungeons & Dragons and For the Love of Theater will also be held. New this year: we are offering a Performing Arts and Audio/Visual Camp for the serious performers ages 13-18.
To register and learn more, visit WHschool.org/summer |
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| FROM THE LA PARENTS' ASSOCIATION |
Join Us at The Spring Gala - April 29
The Spring Gala is only a few weeks away and we appreciate all who have helped by donating, buying their tickets, and volunteering so far. This year’s event – “The Hollywood Red Carpet Gala” – will be held Saturday, April 29 from 6-10 p.m. at Metuchen Country Club. Join us for this adults-only evening and mingle with parents, faculty, administration, alumni and friends!
Sponsorships and an Ad Journal ad or page are great ways to help us cover the costs of this fun evening. There are many levels of sponsorship that can be a great help. The Ad Journal is a great way to feature your business, your child, or anything you would like to advertise. We are happy to help you create the ad as well – just let us know. We are also seeking wine and gift card donations for the event. Our goal is to not only raise funds but also to raise FUN so make sure you join us – tickets are limited. This is our largest event of the year and it truly helps to enhance our children’s experience at LA. For more information including registration and sponsorships, visit https://www.whschool.org/im-looking-for/parents/gala-2023 |
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Giving Thanks for our LA Parent Donors
The Development Office would like to thank the LA community for supporting The WardlaLAartridge Fund. Click here to view a list of LA parents who have contributed to The 2022-2023 LA Fund between July 1, 2022 and March 29, 2023. Click here to make a gift to The WardlaLAartridge Fund! Attention Parents - Check Your Contact Information
Each trimester it is a good habit to double check the information in the school database (PCR) to make sure it is up-to-date and accurate. In doing so, you ensure that the school has the best contact to reach you in the event of an emergency or school closure. The process is simple and quick.
PCR is the platform that we will use to contact you in the event of a snow day or any other school closure. Once you follow the steps below to log in (SEE INSTRUCTIONS HERE), please check that the ALL of the following information is correct and up to date.
- All Parent / Guardian Email Addresses and Phone Numbers
- Your Home Address
- Your preferred Salutation and Identifier ( Name, Title, Relationship to Student)
It is our continued effort to ensure that our student and family contact information is accurate, so we thank you for your help. Follow LA on Social Media, Share with Community WardlaLAartridge has a vibrant, active presence on social media with daily content posts highlighting our academics, athletics, arts and extracurricular programs.
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn and check out our Vimeo page! You can assist us in promoting the school by sharing our content within your network and posting it on your local town pages and feeds. |
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This publication is produced by The Communications Office at The Lena Archuleta School. |
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