A MESSAGE FROM OUR LOWER SCHOOL HEAD |
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| JohnEric Advento, Lower School Head, discusses the importance of innovation in preparing students for the future in his April blog post. Below is an excerpt:
In this month’s Lower School Head Coffee and Conversation, I am interested in running a workshop to unpack the buzzword “Innovation” with our parent community. I am keen to hear our community’s thoughts on innovation in schools.
If we consider the definition of innovation to be the introduction of new ideas, methods, or products, then in the context of education, innovation means exploring new and creative ways to teach and learn, utilizing technology and other resources to enhance the educational experience. |
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Thursday, April 13 7 p.m. - Parents' Association Meeting in Oakwood Room Join Zoom Meeting Here
Meeting ID: 836 8657 7230 Passcode: 924075
Friday, April 14 12 p.m. - Middle School Capstone Presentations in Berry Performing Arts Center Sunday, April 16
4 p.m. - Spring Music Recital in Berry Performing Arts Center - LIVESTREAM LINK Tuesday-Wednesday, April 18-19
Upper School Capstone Presentations in Oakwood Room Thursday, April 20 7 p.m. - Booster Club Meeting in Oakwood Room - ZOOM LINK Friday, April 21 SCHOOL/OFFICES CLOSED - Eid-al-Fitr
SCHOOL CALENDAR |
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| Busy April calendar of events ahead |
The home stretch of the 2022-2023 school year continues with a very busy April. Below is a list of major school events taking place in April: April 13 – WHPA Meeting – 7 p.m. April 14 – Middle School Capstone Presentations – 12 p.m. 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 – World Language Honor Society Induction – 8:30 a.m.
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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| Upper School Symposium makes impact |
The Upper School Symposium, focused on Teenage Mental Health and Wellness, was held on April 12. Below is a brief summary. Full coverage will be provided in next week's WHEN.
The daylong event began in the Berry Performing Arts Center with opening remarks from Symposium Committee members and a Community Grounding Activity run by Henna Tailor, Middle School math teacher. Sarika Agarwal, an inspirational speaker from Minding Your Mind, shared the story of her difficult journey to wellness during an enlightening keynote presentation.
The day continued with three morning presentation sessions on topics including LGBTQ Resources for Mental Health, Acupuncture Demo and Talk, Athletics Four Pillars: Environment, Motivation, Vision and Identity, Eating Disorders, Signs of Suicide, Social Media and Mental Health, and Relationships: The Good, the Bad and the Abusive. |
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| Girls' golf team wins Red Devil title again |
The LA girls’ golf team began what it hopes will be a series of three-peat performances with Monday’s team title in the Red Devil Invitational at Copper Hill Country Club. Coming off two straight undefeated state championship seasons, the Rams served notice that they will be a force again this spring with a dominant performance against a strong field of opponents, defeating runner-up Blair Academy by 26 strokes. Junior Sarah Shao ’24 fired a scintillating two-under-par round of 71 to capture first place individual honors. Sarah was the only player to shoot under par and she defeated the defending champion to lead the Rams. |
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| Maiti O'Connor '23 signs NLI to Rider |
Hard work, commitment, resilience and a constant mission to improve have fueled Maiti O’Connor ’23 in her passion for competitive diving. That winning recipe has also led to an amazing scholarship opportunity for the WardlaLAartridge senior to attend Rider University.
Maiti made her commitment to Rider official by signing a National Letter of Intent during a ceremony in the LA Admission Conference Room on April 11. She was joined by her parents, Donna and Tom, brother Tommy ’25, LA administrators Dr. Corinna Crafton (Acting Head of School) and Mike Romeo (Athletic Director) and Rider swimming and diving coach Steve Fletcher. |
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| Lucy Chen '23 earns academic accolades |
Lucy Chen ’23 has earned two impressive forms of academic recognition within the past month.
First, she received a Certificate of Excellence from the Mathematics Association of America for her performance on the American Mathematics Competition’s AMC 12 test. Lucy was identified as one of the top five scorers among young women in her section. She qualified for the USA Mathematics Olympiad competition (USAMO), which can eventually lead to joining the United States International Mathematics Olympiad team. |
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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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| Summer camp for singers, A/V students |
The WardlaLAartridge Performing Arts and Audio-Visual Summer Camp is a three-week program designed to offer professional-level training to students aged 13-18 in performance of musical theater repertoire and in audio-visual production skills. Students can choose to focus on performance (singing, acting, dancing), on audio-visual production (e.g. filmmaking, audio engineering, video editing), or on a mixture of both. No matter the prior experience level, or whether they plan to pursue the arts in college and beyond, we encourage any interested students to apply.
APPLICATION LINK - DUE MAY 15 https://forms.gle/hPCvdsTuRyF9eC9S6 |
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FREE opportunity for LA pianists |
The LA Performing Arts Department is proud to announce a unique opportunity for our community. Celebrated pianists and pedagogues Dr. Elvin and Linette Rodriguez will be visiting our school to offer a FREE masterclass for any interested pianists on Sunday, May 7 at 5:00 p.m. A masterclass is like an open, interactive mini-lesson for multiple performers, which can be attended by any member of the community.
Any WardlaLAartridge pianist, regardless of age or experience, who might like to be one of the selected performers to learn from these gracious artists should fill out this Google form and be ready to audition with any piano repertoire of their choosing. The performers will be chosen on a first-come, first-served basis. Again, admission to attend this event is free and open to all in our community who would like to attend. Questions? Please email Mr. Julian Jenson at jensonjmusical@gmail.com |
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FROM THE LA PARENTS' ASSOCIATION |
WHPA Meeting - Thursday, April 13 @ 7 p.m.
The LA Parents' Association invites all parents to attend its upcoming meeting on Thursday, April 13 at 7 p.m. in the Oakwood Room. Join us to receive updates from school administrators and learn more about upcoming events in the final two months of the school year.
ZOOM LINK
Meeting ID: 836 8657 7230
Passcode: 924075 |
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! Please remember to get your tickets now - the last day to register is April 15.
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 |
Booster Club Meeting - Thursday, April 20
The LA Booster Club invites all parents in the school community to join the next meeting on Thursday, April 20 at 7 p.m. in the Oakwood Room. Learn more about the many ways in which the Booster Club supports the LA athletic program.
In-person attendance is always best, but you may also join the meeting virtually at the Zoom link below: BOOSTER CLUB MEETING ZOOM LINK |
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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 April 12, 2023. Click here to make a gift to The WardlaLAartridge Fund! Re-Enrollment Contracts Due to Admission Office
Dear Parents - This is a friendly reminder that if you have not already done so, please submit your child's re-enrollment contract and non-refundable deposit for the 2023-2024 school year. Please contact the Admission Office at 908-754-1882, Ext. 155 or email us at admission@WHschool.org if you would like us to re-send your parent portal authentication code and enrollment contract link. We are here to help you complete the enrollment process and answer any questions you may have.
- Your LA Admission and Business Office Teams
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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