The Middle School girls won the Charter School Divisional Championship, 2-1 against DCI last Friday at Audi Field. Goalie, Caroline Ball won MVP for the game after tightly protecting the goalie box. The two goals were scored by Niamh O’Donovan and Dami Akinsanya, with an assist from Sylvie Mogul. The team advances to the Capital Cup Championship, Friday Nov 22, 5pm at RFK Fields.

This Tuesday, the school hosted a presentation on GAP YEARS. In the past, students have taken the year after graduation off to volunteer, travel abroad, work as a farmer, work as an au pair, work at bagel shops, waitress, hike the Appalachian Trail, volunteer for CityYear, and other exciting activities. The gap years allow students a chance to mature, earn money, and develop language skills.

Seniors took part in a Gratitude Potluck for Thanksgiving Friday in the MPR. Students brought food and shared with peers, also expressing gratitude to each other for how they have grown close and supported one another over the year.  In the midst of application due dates, standardized tests, and AP classes, it is so wonderful to take a minute out to say thankful and celebrate.

The middle school girls have continued to their undefeated soccer season with an exciting win on Tuesday against Capital City Public Charter School, 8-1. The goals were scored by Caroline Ball, Sylvie Mogul, Dami Akinsanya, Niamh O’Donovan. Greer McPhie, with two assists by Bridget Watterson. The team will move on to play in the division championship at Audi Field on Friday at 5pm to play against DCI. The team is coached by seventh grade science teacher Ms. Hinkson. The Audi field bag policy will be in effect, so please leave bags at home and only bring plastic or see-through bags.

With a shortage of daycare options, several faculty members brought their children to school on Monday. Faculty children helped clean the cafeteria, erased the white boards, shadowed in classrooms, and even took math tests and did homework!