Winter Sale at Sunshine
Take advantage of 15% savings at the store in Atlanta or at
from December 4-10.
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 The Value of our Differences As I watched yesterday's 27th Annual Holiday Celebration, I couldn't help but be struck by the realization that students, faculty and families representing every major religion in the world and several minor ones were assembled together to enjoy the spirit of a season of sharing and giving. We come together from twenty counties in Northeast Georgia, from varied family histories, from a multitude of neighborhoods, from different socio-economic backgrounds, each with our own story. With so many significant differences, what is it that draws us together on our 154-acre campus in Oconee County, GA? Is it the academic program? Is it the opportunity to feel a part of something much larger than one's self? Is it the award-winning fine arts programs? Is it the opportunity to be involved in a community focused on service? Is it the focus on physical fitness that has brought national recognition for ten straight years? While I can't say for certain why each family is a part of Athens Academy, I can say the result of our collection of differences makes for an incredible learning and growing environment. Read More... |
Holiday Service Drives
It's not too late! Sixth graders will be on hand to collect your canned goods and/or new, unwrapped toys during morning carpool line tomorrow, December 9. In addition, Pre- and Lower School students are collecting canned goods, mittens, and eyeglasses through December 16.
Items can be sent to school with the student or
dropped off in Barrett Hall.
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Preschool Applications Due December 15
All new applications for Preschool (K3, K4, and pre-first grade) are due Thursday, December 15.
Preschool Re-Enrollment Forms are due December 15
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The Robots are on the Loose!
Athens Academy is excited to host Northeast Georgia's first robotics tournament on Saturday, December 10 at 9:00 a.m. in the Harrison Performance Hall. Fourteen teams from Atlanta and Athens will join the Middle School Sparbots to compete in the FIRST Lego League's "Food Factor" event. Come out and see the robots in action-it's fun for all ages. Learn more about the tournament or the FIRST Lego League.
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Artists' Closing Reception
Sunday, December 11 - 2:00-4:00 p.m.
in the Myers & Bertelsmann Galleries
Honoring artists Stuart Libby, Leann Mitchell,
Susan Nees, and Kate Sherrill
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Great gift Ideas! Spirit Sale
at the Spartan Center
Today - 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
Tomorrow - 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
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| Upcoming Events
Winter Band Concert - Thursday, December 8
at 7:30 p.m. in the Bertelsmann Presentation Hall
ESPicassos Art Show - Opening December 11, 2-4 p.m.
Bertelsmann Gallery
Winter Holidays - School dismisses at 11:30 a.m.
on Friday, December 16 and
resumes on Tuesday, January 3.
(Please note that Extended Day will be available on
Friday, December 16 until 5:45 p.m.)
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