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Save the Date: Class of 2012 Graduation Ceremony
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Don't forget to mark your calendars! A graduation ceremony for the class of 2012 will be held on Monday, June 11th at 7pm in the Clark Commons (located on the Marylhurst Campus).
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Calendar Reminders
June 7 - Exhibition
June 11 - Graduation
July 9 - Summer School Starts
August 3 - Summer School Ends
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| End of the Year Reflections |  From Our Director
Well another school year is almost over. Where did the time go? This time of year always makes me reflect on what another wonderful year this has been. So much has been accomplished. Park Academy entered into a great partnership with O.M.S.I. This partnership provided great experiences for both our upper and lower school students. The partnership included an all day Outdoor School experience. Oregon Symphony blessed us with a great interactive performance comprised of a string quartet called "Mousai Remix." Our students were a wonderful audience and fully engaged by asking insightful questions and participating with the musicians. Our students make us so proud of their respectful conduct!
Talk about demonstrating "giftedness!" It really shined during the all school theater performance. The acting was superb. Congratulations are in order for the way Mr. Sutton brought both upper and lower schools together for a magnificent performance of "The U.S.S. Park Academy Eagle." Our very own, Marcus Alleyne, designed the program cover.
Our Spring fundraising event, "The Walk" was well attended. The event generated over $25,000! Thank you so much parents and families for your donations, time and support to make this event such a great success.
Please place on your calendars June 7th for Exhibition Day- the students love having an audience. Please also place June 11th on your calendars for graduation.
I wish everyone a fun and safe summer vacation and look forward to seeing everyone in September, with the exception of our graduates who will be pursuing other exciting opportunities. Again, thank you all for your unwavering support!
Gratefully,
Dr. Paula Kinney School Director |
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| Walk In The Park 2012 | 
Our Annual Spring Fund Raiser
The 2nd Annual Walk In The Park was a smashing success! Friends, family and community members gathered on the Park Academy campus and walked to George Rogers Park on the morning of Saturday, May 5th. Live music, BBQ, face painting, and prizes followed the walk. Thanks to the support of friends, families, students and the community we raised over $25,000. Our Top 3 Fundraisers were Brandon Barrett, Dean Wilson, and Gary Strachan. All proceeds will benefit educational programs at Park Academy.
Special thanks to our sponsors for supporting this event!
Gold: Bank of Oswego, Delap CPA
Silver: Global Aviation
Bronze: Wilson Medical Specialties Inc., Lazer Stripe LLC
Supporting: Apex, Healthy Pet West Linn, Ickabod's Tavern, Maher's Pub, The Mangiantini Family, Fred Meyer, Reser's Fine Foods, The Bomber Restaurant & Catering, Body Elements Chiropractic Clinic
We can't wait to walk with everyone again next spring!
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| Exhibition Project Showcase | 
Join us on June 7th!
Students are embarking on their Exhibition project, our end-of-the-year presentation. Each student will be working diligently to complete a unique presentation, complete with written, visual, and oral components. Park Academy students get to shine through their Exhibition products, showcasing their own strengths and giftedness. Students in lower school cohort A will be choosing a topic relating to Oregon history, while lower school cohort B will be focusing on chemistry. Upper school students will be creating a social action project, which will incorporate the creation of a product to raise awareness for their cause. We are very excited, and hope our Park Academy friends and families will join us on June 7th for our Exhibition! Click here to get directions to Park Academy. |
| U.S.S. Park Eagle | 
A Park Academy Theatre Production
Theatre students performed a minor mystery aboard the U.S.S. Park Eagle on May 2nd. Upper school students were charming and played exceptional roles, such as a ship director, ship doctor, and ship purser. Lower school students danced the conga, told jokes, and played games on deck.
Student Grayson Gilstrap charmed us with his smooth moves and jokes; Christian Stecher intrigued us with his witty insights and improvisation; Kat Hillary awed us with her elegant and poised demeanor; and Kiran Mann stole the show with her solo singing performance. While the play took a mysterious turn, students retained its light heartedness and fun by singing and dancing while the ship was at sea. We are anxiously awaiting the next theatre production, which will be held in the 2012-2013 school year!
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| Class of 2012 Graduation |
Join us on June 11th!
Upper School Students at Park Academy are excitedly preparing for their graduation. The graduation ceremony will take place on Monday, June 11th at 7pm on Marylhurst University campus in the Clark Commons. Please plan to arrive at the Commons by 6:45pm.
A reception for the graduates will be held after the ceremony. Delicious refreshments will be served. Please come support us as we celebrate the wonderful achievements of our Park Academy Class of 2012!
Click here to get directions to Park Academy.
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| Lewis & Clark Experiential Trip |  Students travel to Oregon Coast
for a 2 day learning trip
A group of Lower School students at Park Academy participated in a unique, unforgettable field trip in March. Students, teachers Ms. O'Connor and Ms. Welch, and Park Academy parent, Mr. Wilson, went to Cape Disappointment for an Experiential Overnight Trip.
Students went to the Washington coast beach town to visit the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center. Students visited the Museum, participated in an Interpretive Program, and took a tour of the North Head Lighthouse. They also got the opportunity to hike to the Cape Disappointment Lighthouse since the weather was so great. After a day full of educational activities, students sat down to do some important reflecting, writing, drawing and discussion about what they had seen, heard, and felt so far. The next morning, all were up bright and early to visit Fort Clatsop, where the students took part in a native plant scavenger hunt. Students also got to experience a replica of what the actual fort would have looked and felt like.
There was no shortage of delicious food on the trip. Mrs. Pope, a Park Academy parent, made amazing chocolate chip cookie; Ms. O'Connor made a leek and spinach frittata, sour cream apple coffee cake, and grapefruit and banana salad for breakfast; and Mrs. Wilson made chocolate chip banana bread, which one student called the "good good chocolate bread."
Ms. O'Connor said, "I could not have asked for a better trip. The kids were fantastic, learned a tremendous amount, and had an experience they will never forget."
Click here to read more about the Lewis & Clark Experiential Trip.
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| Spring Fling: A Hawaiian Dance & Social Hour | 
Students celebrate the beginning of spring
Students gathered for a Hawaiian-themed dance, complete with beach balls, Hawaiian pizza, and tiki torches on Friday, April 20th in Baxter Hall. Students in attendance enjoyed a delicious spread of cheese and crackers, fresh fruit, and chips while they socialized and watched movies. Then, they danced the night away under colorful lights thanks to music from our teacher and DJ, Mr. Sutton. The students had a wonderful time. Our next dance will be held in the fall.
Special thanks to Ms. Barton and Mrs. Morris for organizing this event.
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