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Monthly Calendar | | |
Thursday, June 2
Liturgy/Junior Presentation
12:15 p.m.
Auditorium
Families are welcome
Friday, June 3
Parents Guild Adult Learning Community
Appreciation Luncheon
11:00 a.m.
Learning Community Lunchroom
Monday, June 13
Prayer Service/
Awards Assembly
9:15 a.m.
Auditorium
Families are welcome
Monday, June 13 -
Thursday, June 16
Final Exams
Friday, June 17, and
Monday, June 20
Adult Learning Community Meetings
Thursday, June 23
Class of 2015
Ice Cream Social
6:30 p.m.
Cafeteria
Monday, June 27
Parents Guild Presents: "Courageous Parenting 101"
6-9 p.m.
Cafeteria
Tuesday June 28
NHS Used Book Sale
7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Incoming 9th Grade Only
5 -7 p.m.
All Classes
Wednesday, June 29
NHS Used Book Sale
7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
All Classes
5 - 7 p.m.
All Classes |
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Scenes from the Senior Tribute | | |
On Wednesday, May 25, the Juniors paid tribute to the departing seniors in Fontbonne style. Below are some scenes from the colorful and entertaining show, written by Jackie Zahn '12. The tribute was modeled after a night at the Oscars with awards given to many of the seniors.
Marisa Adams as Mary Kate MacKenzie in Anything Goes.
Amanda Nagim-Williams, Vittoria Spada, and Deirdre Cahill.
Juniors sang Unwritten by
Natasha Bedingfield. From left to right: Emily Tehan, Jackie Zahn, Kyra Freedman, Marisa Adams, Katie Harrington, Amanda Brandi, Joy Soyeun Kim, Vittoria Spada.
Yutong Xue, Dabota Wilcox, and Tori Mayo.
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Scenes from Graduation 2011 | | |
On Thursday, May 26, Fontbonne formally bid good-bye to the Class of 2011. In a ceremony that was filled with heartfelt speeches and song, the graduation marked Fontbonne's 54th graduation. Congratulations to the Class of 2011!
Mary McGunnigal gave a moving speech to the Class of 2011. She and Christina Ferrera were selected as Honor Speakers.
Skye Ellement was awarded the prestigious Fontbonne Award, given to the graduate who best exemplifies the Fontbonne woman.
From left to right: Betsy O'Brien, Jessica Delahunt, Kristyn Galligan, Deirdre LeBlance, Suzanne McCormick, and Mary Kate MacKenzie pose after the ceremony.
Voted by her class as "most spirited," Betsy Romelus '11 led the seniors in their traditional cap throwing.
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Highest Service Hours | | |
Congratulations to Nischeena Charles '11, who graduated with one of the highest number of service hours ever recorded at Fontbonne Academy, 1,227. In addition to her contribution to and leadership in Gospel Choir and Peer Ministry, she has been an active volunteer at Fontbonne Academy over her four years. The majority of her hours were earned in volunteering her time to care for the children of a dear neighbor in her Hyde Park neighborhood.
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Transfer of Power | | |
The new Senior Officers officially took the stage at the Senior Tribute. From left to right, Victoria Mayo '12 who takes the position of Secretary from Taylor Shepherd '11, Natalie Devine '12 who takes the position of President from Julie Sullivan '11, Jackie Zahn '12 who takes the position of Vice President from Rita Callahan '11, and Meaghan Cloherty who takes the position of Treasurer from MacKenzie Irvin '11.
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Athletic Department Update | | |
Track Team
Record 1-3
The team has boasted many personal bests, broken school records, and has had a great season overall. The team was green and will continue to gain experience next fall.
Golf Team
Record 13-6
Congratulations to the Golf Team who is heading to the team and individual MIAA State Tournaments early this month.
Two seniors have graduated: Victoria Perez and Shannon Fiske, both 4 year varsity players.
On Monday, May 23, four Fontbonne students competed in the MIAA All Star Golf Tournament: Tori Perez '11, Shannon Fiske '11, Julia Falco '12, and Katie Alsip '12. Tori came in 9th and Julia came in 4th overall.
The Golf Team will travel to the MIAA State Tournament at Green Harbor Country Club in Marshfield on June 1.
The MIAA State Individual Golf Tournament will be held on June 7 in Agawam. Julia Falco '12 will represent Fontbonne.
Softball Team
Record 10-8
Softball will also head to the MIAA State Tournament.
They graduated 5 seniors: Taylor Shepherd, Maredith Richardson, Bridgett Plouffe, Kelly Staples, and Nicole Derba.
The softball team will play Bishop Stang in the first round of the MIAA State Tournament on Thursday, June 2 at 3:30 p.m. at Cunningham Park.
Lacrosse Team
Record: 1-15
This was our first year as a varsity team with many players new to the sport.
Lacrosse graduated seven seniors: Michelle Barrett, Skye Ellement, Paige Frabetti-Merlino, Mackenzie Irvin, Elizabeth Lawrie, Katie O'Sullivan, and Alexandra Sibert.
Tennis Team
Record: 3-12
Ranked 3rd in the Catholic School Conference.
Their coach, Mr. Merritt, commented: "We're in third place, it's hard to believe, but these girls should be proud of their accomplishments. They all won a Varsity Match, worked extremely hard all season, and I'm really proud of all of them."
Senior Kendall Moussa graduated.
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Golf All Stars | | |
Congratulations to two of the
golf team members, Tori Perez '11 and Julia Falco '12, for their achievement of being selected as 2011 Mass Bay League North All Stars. Two other athletes, Shannon Fiske '11, and Katie Alsip '12 were also selected. |
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Wellness Center Update | | |
Ticket to Wellness Spring Trip
Join us on a trip to SkyZone, the indoor trampoline park in Hyde Park, on Friday, June 10. We will jump after school together for an hour of fun! Please note, if you would like to attend, you will need to bring a signed waiver, which can be found on their website: www.skyzonesports.com.
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Dear Parents and Families,
Welcome to June, our final month of this school year, where the finish line lies within sight. As we bound toward it, I would like to take a moment to thank you for working with us in educating your daughter. We have witnessed so much growth. I hope you have seen that, too. Our graduation speaker, Kathleen Waldron Gershman '61, reflected on her mother's words: "Hard work never killed anyone." She added, "Fontbonne will indeed put you to the test, but you will be better for it." Most of your daughters have worked hard and been tested over and over again over the course of school year 2010-2011. It will pay off as we saw last week at graduation when we celebrated the accomplishments of our talented Class of 2011.
As we transition into summer, I urge you and your daughter to stay connected to Fontbonne through email and by visiting our website to learn of any schedule or event changes relevant to your family. If we need to let your daughter know of any program changes, we will contact her through her Fontbonne email.
Thank you again for a great school year, and may this summer bring you rest, relaxation, and the gift of vacation time with those you love. See you in September!
Sincerely, Mary Ellen Barnes Head of School
P.S. Ms. Gershman also mentioned in her graduation speech that every female Nobel Prize winner came from an all-girls school! Another reason to validate your choice of Fontbonne for your daughter. |
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Monthly Spotlight:
Mrs. Bonacci's Science Classes | |
Mrs. Bonacci in her Chemistry Honors class. Much of her class work is project based.
Mrs. Bonacci, an experienced teacher of science at Fontbonne, has over the years, refined her teaching style. Realizing that students learn best if they are actively engaged, her classes have evolved to be project based. In her Introductory Science class of ninth graders, for example, students choose a green chemistry project of their choice. Topics range from composting and recycling, to making detergents and lip balm. Each student presents to the class and turns in a paper at the project's completion. The same is true for the tenth graders in her Physical Science class, whose project will focus on either the physics or sports of the physics of sound. In Chemistry Honors, sophomores and juniors have read The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, the story of a poor farmer in Virginia whose cells, taken without her knowledge in the 1950s, became the first "immortal" human cells grown in culture. They were used to cure polio and uncover secrets of cancer, viruses, and the atom bomb's effects; help lead to important advances like in vitro fertilization, cloning, and gene mapping; and have been bought and sold by the billions. The story is woven into the birth of bioethics, and the legal battles over whether we control the stuff we are made of. This class is going to film a presentation of the characters in the book and hold a debate, which will also be filmed and shown to the Learning Community at their leisure.
"I really believe in project-based learning," said Mrs. Bonacci, "It brings the topics alive to the students where they can really access them. It makes the learning practical and real." |
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Julie Connelly Interns Are Announced | |
The Julie Connelly Social Justice Internships have been awarded to, from left to right, Erin Fanikos, Marisa Adams, Lauren Haley and Amanda Nagim-Williams.
Congratulations to the the recipients of the 2011 Julie Connelly Social Justice Internships: Marisa Adams, Erin Fanikos, Lauren Haley, and Amanda Nagim-Williams. The four rising seniors will spend six weeks over the summer in a paid internship at local non-profit organizations that reflect their interests, one dealing with homelessness and the other domestic violence.
This internship was established by Citizens Bank to honor the memory of Julie Connelly, a 1977 graduate of Fontbonne Academy, who passed away in 2009. Four rising seniors are awarded $1,250 stipends each for summer internships in community based agencies that benefit women and/or promote social justice. Julie served on the board of trustees of the Women's Institute for Housing and Economic Development, and this internship reflects Julie's lifelong commitment to improving the lives of those less fortunate. Citizens Bank will fund this internship through the WIHED for three years beginning in 2010.
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| Looking Ahead to School Year 2011-2012 | |
For parents new and old to Fontbonne, we want to arm you with the information you'll need to be prepared for the next school year. Most of the information you need is on our website, but here are the salient points and important links.
Books
The book list for school year 2011-2012 is posted on our website. Students have three options for purchasing books:
1. Used Book Sale - June 29-30
Students can purchase books at the Used Book Sale, which is a service that is provided by Fontbonne's National Honor Society each year. Payment may be made by cash or check; we do not accept credit card payments at the Used Book Sale.
Students may pick up their course sheets for the coming year at the Used Book Sale to order books online.
Tuesday, June 28
7:30-9:30 a.m.: Grade 9
5 - 7 p.m.: All Classes
Wednesday, June 29
7:30-9:30 a.m.: All Classes
5 - 7 p.m.: All Classes
STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PURCHASE ALL OF THE REQUIRED BOOKS AT THE USED BOOK SALE. Some books must be purchased new. To get a complete list of their required books, students should consult the school's website, www.fontbonneacademy.org or www.efollet.com and look under each course that they are taking.
Please be sure to purchase all materials related to each course. Students are expected to have all required books on the first day of classes.
2. School book vendor's website:
Students can also purchase books online at the school sponsored website: www.efollett.com and choose Massachusetts, then Fontbonne, or shortcut to http://tinyurl.com/3edudne. Use course information found on course lists. Summer book orders can be placed on June 20, 2011. School year book orders can be placed beginning on July 1, 2011. Fontbonne receives 6% of sales. Students should order their books as soon as possible to ensure their arrival before the school year begins.
3. Local Bookstore or Online Vendor
Students can opt to purchase their books through a local bookstore or online book dealer, such as Amazon.com. Start by obtaining the ISBN numbers for the required books from the Fontbonne Academy website. If you purchase any books or supplies on Amazon.com, start at the
Fontbonne Academy website and follow the link to Amazon.com. Fontbonne will receive six percent of all sales that begin at the Fontbonne Academy website.
If you have any questions about purchasing books, please contact Ms. Ryan (for used books) bryan@fontbonneacademy.org or Mrs. Lathrop (for new books) at flathrop@fontbonneacademy.org.
Uniforms
Uniforms can be purchased at J.B. Edwards located at 745 South Street in Roslindale. All uniform pieces except the backpack are purchased there. The backpack and a select number of jackets can be purchased through Scholastic Sports. An order form for Scholastic Sports is on the Fontbonne website.
Athletics
Mrs. Sullivan, our Athletic Director, will be in touch with families over the summer to make them aware of the tryout dates for the various fall sports. She can be reached directly at esullivan@fontbonneacademy.org.
Laptops
We strongly encourage you to purchase a laptop for your daughter for the upcoming school year if she does not already own one. It will be a valuable tool.
Summer Reading
A summer reading list will be posted to the website. Please refer to it and ensure your daughter has the prerequisite reading for her specific grade.
Beginning of School Year 2011-2012
School will begin September 6 and 7, after Labor Day. Details will be included in our August mailing.
Summer Hours
Fontbonne Academy's School Office will be open Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., and Friday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. during the summer months, with the exception of the week of July 4, when it will be closed.
The Guidance Department will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Please continue to check the Fontbonne Academy website for important information. |
| Parents Guild Update | |
Although the school year is drawing to a close, the Parents Guild has two important events coming up in June.
On Monday, June 27, the Parents Guild will be sponsoring "Courageous Parenting 101," a highly-acclaimed substance abuse education and prevention seminar for parents of teenagers. Developed by the Courage to Speak Foundation, the workshop will cover topics including drug trends and current party culture, establishing and enforcing healthy limits for teens, and effective parenting styles. The workshop will be held in the school cafeteria from 6-9 p.m., and the Parents Guild will provide refreshments. The workshop is free, but parents are encouraged to rsvp by emailing parentsguild@fontbonneacademy.org. Special thanks to Fontbonne nurse Sue Katchpole for bringing this workshop to the attention of the Parents Guild!
The Parents Guild will also be sponsoring a "Gently Used Uniform Sale" during the NHS Used Book Sale on June 28 and 29. Students can drop off uniforms through the end of school at Sr. Maryann's office. The uniforms will be sold for a nominal charge during the uniform sale. This is not a fundraiser, but rather a service provided to parents. Uniforms are sold on a first come-first serve basis, so come early for best selection! |
| Music In the Parks Competition | |
Winners of the Music In the Parks: Christina Ferrera '11, Kristyn Galligan '11 with the Jazz Choir award, Emma Byrd '11 with the Instrumental Ensemble award, and Betsy O'Brien '11 with the Select Chorus award.
On Saturday, April 30, Mrs. Fortier and Mr. Anderson took their Select Chorus, Jazz Choir, and Instrumental Ensemble to Holyoke to compete in the "Music In The Parks" festival. Mrs. Fortier's Elements of Theatre Class also accompanied the performing groups and helped with the set up and breakdown of each group.
Over 20 groups from eleven schools participated in the competition in the morning. After the adjudication, they spent the day at Six Flags New England, had a chicken barbecue dinner, and received their trophies during the award ceremony.
Music In The Parks provides music festivals for bands, orchestras, choirs and other student music groups. Their goal is to bring together students and adjudicators in a positive learning environment that will inspire the students to strive not only for excellence, but to make music a life-long activity.
Instrumental Ensemble received a rating of Good and also received some nice comments from the judges. Jazz Choir and Select Chorus received Superior ratings and came in First and Second Place, respectively.
Christina Ferrera received a special commendation medal for her solo part in "Don't Cry For Me, Argentina."
Members of the Select Chorus, Jazz Choir, and Instrumental Ensemble pose together at Music In the Parks, a music competition in Holyoke.
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Past and Present find a Common Ground at
Eventide Home | |
Beverly Marano '59 (left) is joined by fellow alum Frances Murphy '61 (right) and Ms. Sarte (center), along with students (from left to right on the couch) Shiying (Stacey) Xu '13, Anne Callahan '14, Tammy Chen '13, & Cindy Truong '13 at Eventide Home in Quincy.
On Monday, May 9, 2011 a group of students from Fontbonne Academy joined the residents of Eventide Home in Quincy for an afternoon ice cream social to celebrate National Nursing Home Week. Fontbonne Academy graduate Beverly Marano '59 who works at Eventide, invited the students from her alma mater to visit with the residents. The students also met XXX '61. This "golden grad" is a retired principal in the California public school system. She attributes her commitment to education to her experience with her wonderful teachers at Fontbonne Academy. She visits Massachusetts often, and while on her trip for her 50th class reunion, she also visited her aunt, a resident at Eventide, who recently turned 102. The Service Club will be partnering with the Activities Department at Eventide beginning in October 2011 to organize monthly visits during the school year.
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| 2011 National Latin Exam Awards | |
Congratulations to the following students for their achievement in the 2011 National Latin Exam:
Grade 9
Tamra Adams Silver Medal, Maxima cum Laude
Madison Devine Cum Laude
Collette O'Connor Silver Medal, Maxima cum Laude
Kayla Odegaard Magna cum Laude
Sarah Tran Cum Laude
Grade 10
Jessica Baker Silver Medal, Maxima cum Laude
Julia Butts Gold Medal, Summa cum Laude
Brittany Miller Silver Medal, Maxima cum Laude
Erin Nunes Gold Medal, Summa cum Laude
Nathalie Pham Magna cum Laude
Taylor Robinson Gold Medal, Summa cum Laude
Christina Whalen Silver Medal, Maxima cum Laude
Grade 11
Marisa Adams Cum Laude
Zeena Bartolome Cum Laude
Emily Clegg Cum Laude
Meaghan Cloherty Cum Laude
Julia Falco Silver Medal, Maxima cum Laude
Erin Fanikos Magna cum Laude
Grade 12
Grace Chan Gold Medal, Summa cum Laude
Caitlin Gemma Silver Medal, Maxima cum Laude
Maredith Richardson Magna cum Laude
Alexandra Sibert Cum Laude
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| Jazz Choir Sings at Clark House | |
Jazz Choir members sang at Westwood's Clark House on May 11, entertaining residents in a spring concert. Back row, from left to right, Emily Tehan '12, Emma Byrd '11, Christina Ferrera '11, Kristyn Galligan '11, Emily Mazza '13, Jackie Zahn '12, Emma Byrne '13, and Christina Whalen '13. Front row: Katie Harrington '12, Kyra Freedman '12, Vittoria Spada '12, and Julie Sullivan '11. |
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