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Latest News and InformationHistory Project Accolades Congratulations to the following students whose entries in Historic Christchurch’s 4th Grade Northern Neck History Fair won prizes: First place, Austen-Taylor Dozier and Olivia Major for “Comparing and Contrasting the Powhatan and English Way of Life;” Second place, Harrison Euler and Collin Brown for “Tobacco– for Better or for Worse;” and Honorable Mentions to Emmaline Keesee, Abigail Foster, Patrick Kelley, Jonathan Barrack, Kyle Thomas, and Austin Revere. < Back to Home Page | Top of Newst Congratulations to the Butlers! Congrats to Susan and Erik Butler on the arrival of their 7 lbs, 5 oz. son, Christopher Matthew, born April 7, 2008, and to brother Wesley, current preschooler, for his new role as “Big Brother.” < Back to Home Page | Top of Newst The committee of fine folks who organize the Osprey Nest are in need of a few things to fortify the nest. Please contact Gay Chapman at 435-3464 if you have any of the following items to donate: calculator, trash can (kitchen or office size), full length mirror, label maker, sewing kit with basic supplies, and extra uniform clothing buttons. Thanks! < Back to Home Page | Top of Newst Parents, if you are available to help with the K through 8th Field Day on Tuesday, May 13, please contact Coach Walker at school or Dawn Biddlecomb. Either way, please come! It’s a lovely day of cross-grade fun. < Back to Home Page | Top of Newst Chesapeake Academy had three 1st place winners in the ISAC Tournament: Junior Division Prose, Madison Scott; Junior Division Poetry, Emily Szyperski; and Humorous Prose, Andi Mayer. It’s not trite to say that ALL who participated are winners, since the experience is such a valuable one to build skills in enunciation, tone, command of audience, attitude, and interpretation. Thanks are extended to Coaches Amy Hemingway and Claudia Soucek for their continued good work and guidance, and to Beth Clark for her outstanding event organization. < Back to Home Page | Top of Newst Coach needs to know how much meat to order! Please RSVP to Kim Massaro (438-5575) ASAP! The Awards Banquet is on Friday, May 30, at 6 p.m. in the gym. Please sign up to bring a side dish or dessert when you RSVP. Special thanks go to Chesapeake Academy Boosters! < Back to Home Page | Top of Newst Camps are filling up! Access up to the minute information on what sessions are available on our fabulous website! < Back to Home Page | Top of Newst …does good deeds together… well, that’s definitely true if you join the volunteer crew helping with Campus Beautification on Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. We’ll be raking, planting, weeding, and mulching. Bring gloves and tools. Kindergarten teacher Beth Clark reports that gardening is VERY good exercise for fine motor development, so families of wee children, put this one on your calendar! Please contact Beautification Coordinator Brenda Mayer (435-8728) with questions. Thanks for your consideration. < Back to Home Page | Top of Newst Campus Beautification is in need of any plants that you might like to donate from your garden, or bulbs that could be planted in the fall. Let’s work together to make our campus a real showcase! Please drop off any plant contribution to the front office BEFORE May 17 so they can be incorporated into the day’s work projects. Thanks! < Back to Home Page | Top of Newst Nominations Sought for the 2008 Norma Jean Edwards Volunteer Award Started in 2004 in honor of Norma Jean Edwards (Hunter '04, Whitney '02 and Brooke '00) and recently awarded in 2005 to Bonnie P. Bryant (Taylor '05 and Gray '05), 2006 to Marion James (Leland '06), and 2007 to Diana Neal (Jackson ‘07 and Nick ‘09). We are seeking nominations of current or past Chesapeake Academy parents who have "worked tirelessly, without hesitation, without reward, always putting the good of the Academy and the children first." More than one volunteer may be recognized each year, but no more than three. A committee consisting of the Vice President(s) of CAPPA, the Middle School Division Head, and the Director of Development will review the nominations and make a decision by June 12, when it will be announced at Graduation. Nominations must be submitted by 3 pm on Friday, May 30, 2008, to Jeff Curtis in the Development Office (438-6490) Please include your name, the name of the nominee, and a few simple sen-tences of why they are deserving. |
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