A MESSAGE FROM OUR DIRECTOR OF AUXILIARY PROGRAMS |
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| Chris Flores, Director of Auxiliary Programs, shares his debut blog, The Out of School Times, covering topics in after school and summer camp activities. Below is an excerpt:
With the need for after school programming on the rise, many families choose to sign their children up for various types of activities to help keep them engaged once the school day is over. Whether the activity is at school or outside of school, families are always looking for opportunities to give their children an enriching experience. A great after school program should engage children in a meaningful way and help them continue to develop their creativity, social skills, problem solving skills, and much more. After school programming tends to be a little more casual than the regular school day, which gives children a bit more freedom to discover what they like, but still in a structured environment.
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Tuesday, December 12 7 p.m. - Virtual Admission Information Session on Zoom Wednesday, December 13
12 p.m. - International Student Holiday Luncheon in Oakwood Room 5 p.m. - Gingerbread House Event in AP Room 7 p.m. - WHPA Winter Basket Raffle Drawing in AP Room (Also Virtual on Zoom) Thursday, December 14 7 p.m. - Middle School Winter Concert in Berry Performing Arts Center Friday, December 15 PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES - ALL DIVISIONS - NO CLASSES SCHOOL CALENDAR 2023-2024 ONE-PAGE SCHOOL CALENDAR |
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| December concert season underway |
The Upper School presented its winter concert on Wednesday, Dec. 6 to begin this year's series of performances. Middle School students will perform on Thursday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. and Lower School students will present their concert on the final day of school before Winter Break on Friday, Dec. 22 at 11 a.m.
The WHPA hosts receptions for each event. The MS reception follows the concert and is held in the AP Room. For LS, there will be a pre-concert reception in the PAC lobby.
All performances will be held in the Berry Performing Arts Center and streamed live here |
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| Support Giving Tuesday through Dec. 8 |
There's still time to participate in Giving Tuesday, a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people to transform their communities and the world. Please support WardlaLAartridge as we continue to create an exciting environment for our students to expand their knowledge and experiences.
This year, donations of $25 or more may be dedicated to a student, teacher, or someone special who has made a difference in your life. Donations will be accepted through Dec. 8. Please see the links below for online giving and the dedication page:
Online giving: https://www.whschool.org/community/giving/giving-form
Dedication information: Giving Tuesday dedication page |
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| Gingerbread House Festival - Dec. 13 |
Join us for our annual Gingerbread House Festival on Wednesday, Dec. 13 from 5-7 p.m. in the AP Room. We are excited to host this year’s festival again in person. Space is limited to the first 45 families and you can save $15 by pre-registering before the event. Please note that tickets will be $50 at the door. Student attendees must have a chaperone with them to attend the event. REGISTER HERE |
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| | US students attend national conference |
Four Upper School students participated in the Student Diversity Leadership Conference (SDLC) in St. Louis from Nov. 29-Dec. 2. The conference was an enlightening experience for LA students Oliver Laskow ’24, Amelie Leu ’24, Gbemi Olarewaju ’24 and Rajwans Sindhar ’24.
The SDLC was part of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) People of Color Conference (POCC), which was attended by five LA faculty and staff members – JohnEric Advento, Lower School Head; Tony Diaz, Upper School math and computer science teacher; Maria Hinestroza, Lower School Spanish teacher; Noreen Jafri, Middle School science and math teacher; and Maxime Sinal, DEIB Coordinator and English Department Chair. |
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| 2nd graders share heritage presentations |
The second grade classes began their celebration of heritage and culture by hosting a Lower School assembly on Friday, Dec. 1. After making a presentation for their peers in Grades 1-5 in the Berry Performing Arts Center, the second graders welcomed visitors to their classrooms so they could teach them more about the many heritages represented.
Dressed in attire reflecting their heritage, students represented India, Nigeria, Poland, China, Senegal, Israel, Trinidad, Ireland, Romania, Puerto Rico, Barbados, Italy, Ghana and Iran. They showed an entertaining trailer video that served as a preview for the more detailed presentations in the classrooms.
The students will host parents for a larger group presentation in Lower Snowdon on Friday, Dec. 8. SECOND GRADE HERITAGE PHOTO GALLERY |
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| Rams named to All-GMC fall teams |
Fourteen LA athletes were selected to All-Greater Middlesex Conference teams following the fall season. These Upper School athletes, along with the individual and team champions, were honored recently in the Berry Performing Arts Center. The GMC Blue Division champion girls’ volleyball team was led by All-Blue players Devin Coleman ’24, Kayla Martel ’24, Naomi Valcourt ’24 and Hannah Yin ’24. All three singles players from the Blue Division co-champion girls’ tennis team received recognition: Tanvi Yadav ’25 (first singles), Joanne Ding ’24 (third singles) and Amelie Leu ’25 (at-large).
Cross country GMC Blue Division champion Charlotte Szczubelek ’26 was joined by teammates Duaa Noor ’27 and Ryan Maciorowski ’26 on the All-Blue teams. Four soccer players also earned recognition: Taylor Green ’26 and Emma Herko ’25 made All-Blue for the girls and Amandeep Bahia ’24 and Cian Nicholls ’25 made All-Gold for the boys. |
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| Seniors share personal insights |
Four seniors delivered their speeches within the past week in the Berry Performing Arts Center. Congratulations to Jaiden Patel ’24 (pictured), Tanvi Ravilla ’24, Heidi Pan ’24 and Cameron Switsky ’24 for sharing their stories and insights with their Upper School peers and faculty. |
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| Summer Programs offering 10% discount |
Although the weather is starting to get colder, it's never too early to start thinking about the warmer days again. We are happy to announce that registration for our 2024 Summer Adventures is now open and we are offering an early bird discount to families who register before January 1, 2024. Register before the end of the year and use the coupon code whfun2024 to receive 10% off your entire order!
Visit WHschool.org/summer to view all of our offerings for the summer of 2024. We have programs for students of all ages that are sure to excite and engage campers to provide an enriching and memorable experience. |
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FROM THE LA PARENTS' ASSOCIATION |
Get Your LA Swag from SquadLocker
Visit the WardlaLAartridge Booster Club Store now to purchase your swag for the winter season! There are various codes for sales throughout the season and gift cards are also available for purchase. Go Rams! The Booster Club will hold its next meeting on Thursday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Oakwood Room. Please join us!
For more information about the LA Booster Club, contact Booster Club President Greysi De Jesus at president.whboosterclub@gmail.com
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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, 2023 and December 5, 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 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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