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Athens Academy Update                          March 18, 2010


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Fall Orch Concert

Now that Spring Break is over, it's time to plan for summer. Check out our camps and summer programs!

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Bob Chambers

Responsible Use of Technology

 

Across the country and most recently in Atlanta, we have been informed via print media and television of instances of "sexting" by school-age children.  Sexting is the process of sending text messages that include sexually-related photos and/or video.  In the Atlanta case, authorities of the Atlanta police department said that "every student who passed the inappropriate photo to another could be charged with misdemeanor child pornography."

 

All of us must be keenly aware that likely any message or picture that is sent via the web never goes away-it is out there forever.  The information can reach way beyond its intended audience.  The consequences of one bad decision can last a lifetime.  More...

Nocchiero

Join us tonight for the final Guest Artist Concert!

This year's final Guest Artist Concert will feature Sicilian pianist Laura Nocchiero. Ms. Nocchiero graduated from the A.Vivaldi State Music Conservatory in Novara (Italy) where she studied with Vincenzo Balzani, Mario Delli Ponti, Walter Krafft, and Adrian Vasilache.  7:30 p.m in the Presentation Hall .  Tickets sold at the door - Adults: $10 and Students: $2. 

boy string bass

The Middle School Orchestra Winter Concert has been rescheduled to Friday, March 19 at 2:30 p.m. in the Presentation Hall.  The concert will be performed for the entire Middle School during the FAB Friday time at the end of the school day.  Parents are invited to attend. 

Upcoming Events


Lower School Conference Day - Wednesday, March 24


Winter Band Concert featuring Yamaha Artist,

Dr. John Pursell - Thursday, March 25 

7:00 p.m. in the Presentation Hall


Prefirst Play - Friday, March 26 at 8:45 a.m. - Barrett Hall

Please use the Shuttle Service from the Football Field.


Blood Drive - Friday, March 26 - 8:00 a.m.

1:00 p.m. in the Spartan Center


Studio Group Art Exhibit Closing Reception

Saturday, March 27, 3-5 p.m.