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On Tuesday, we held our second lockdown drill of the school year. It is a shame that we have to spend time worrying about gun violence at school, but the risk in this day and age is too significant to treat lightly. Interestingly, we only began practicing lockdowns monthly at the suggestion of our Upper […]
It is perhaps a (deceptively) simple question: How is your relationship with time? I mulled over this question after reading a chapter called “Generosity with Time” in Chris Balme’s Finding the Magic in Middle Schools. As someone who teaches in middle school but lives with teenagers of various ages—especially older ones—I found it resonant, offering […]
The coming year will see us break ground on the much-anticipated Middle School renovation. We look forward to working with the CA community to bring these renderings to life. In the meantime, here’s a sneak peek at what’s in store (spoiler alert: things are looking bright!): The addition of five new classrooms to create dedicated […]
WHAT‘S BEST FOR OUR KIDS? To be fair, that’s a question that is always top of mind for Head of Middle School Josette Huntress. But in the fall of 2021— with students set to return to Middle School after two years of COVID-disrupted learning— it felt particularly pressing. ONE SOLUTION? Community Days. “Our kids had […]
You’ve seen the emails. Maybe you’ve purchased tickets for a show. Perhaps you’ve visited the silent auction and checked out the raffle item. But what is A Taste of the Arts? Our fall community-building events have one primary goal: to foster a sense of connection amongst our families, students, employees, and community partners. That might […]
Not even a downpour could stop our Chargers from showing up and showing out for Homecoming last week! Through the storms, the Charger spirit prevailed, with large crowds comprised of past and present CA community members cheering both our boys soccer and girls volleyball teams to impressive comeback victories! The weekend concluded with a memorable […]
As Director of Equity and Community Engagement, my CCE team and I are in unique positions, holding enviable front-row seats to student discovery and growth. Whether helping a student to create a club, develop a product, build a car, or start a nonprofit, it is our privilege to facilitate opportunities and partner in ways that […]
On Tuesday, the Upper School’s Ultimate Frisbee club won their first game of the season over Enloe High School. Ultimate centers around the Spirit of the Game principle, promoting fair play and joy. At the end of every match, both teams join a spirit circle to applaud the opposing team’s excellent sportsmanship and impressive plays. […]
Congratulations to all our spring-season student-athletes on their strong seasons, which included some additions to CA’s trophy case. Varsity baseball brought home the TISAC conference championship. Boys’ varsity tennis finished season play undefeated, securing both the TISAC conference and the NCISAA state championships. After undefeated seasons, the Middle School boys’ lacrosse and tennis teams went […]
