College Essays: Choosing a Topic That’s Uniquely YOU
Posted on May 30th, 2019 by Allendale Columbia SchoolBy Emily Nevinger
Emily Nevinger will be leading the workshop
Finding your Voice: Personal Statement, Supplemental Essays, and Common Application
Sunday, June 2nd
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Allendale Columbia School
What makes a college application essay stand out from the thousands of others? This event is open to to the public at a cost of $50/student. If you choose to partner with AC College Consulting after attending the workshop, you will receive a $50 credit towards your college advising package. Register here!
I’ve read about 15,000 college essays, so believe me when I tell you I’ve seen every topic under the sun. There are the essays I wish I could unread, too crude to even mention here, and essays from my early days as an admissions counselor that still stick with me today. There have been hilarious anecdotes, emotional tell-alls, and countless stories about making the winning goal as the game clock expired. I always appreciated the essays that would transport me from my neverending application reading days to the blissful land of high school seniors on the verge of greatness. From smiles and tears to questions about judgement, college essays have the potential to resonate with college admission counselors and impact your admission decision. (more…)
Posted in: College Advising News, Eleventh Grade, Highlights, Tenth Grade, Twelfth Grade, Upper School
Lower School Curriculum Unveiled for 2019-2020
Posted on May 23rd, 2019 by Allendale Columbia SchoolBy Michelle Feiss, Head of Lower School
This past Tuesday evening, we unveiled Allendale Columbia’s new Lower School curriculum for the 2019-20 school year. Over the past 10 months, teachers have met in various teams to research the best programs globally in order to develop new standards for mathematics, literacy, and our project-based learning units for next year at AC. (more…)
Posted in: Fifth Grade, First Grade, Fourth Grade, Highlights, Kindergarten, Lower School, Second Grade, Third Grade
Donate Prom/Formal Dresses for Community Service May Term
Posted on May 23rd, 2019 by Allendale Columbia School
Allendale Columbia’s Community Service May Term group is collecting prom dresses, formal dresses, and accessories to donate to Fairy Godmothers, a non-profit organization that gives back to the community. Please bring your gently used dresses and accessories to the Welcome Desk at Allendale Columbia School. Donations will be accepted through Thursday, June 6th. Please contribute!
May Term Focuses on Helping Others With 3 Charitable Drives
Posted on May 23rd, 2019 by Allendale Columbia SchoolBy Amy Oliveri, Director of the AC Center for Entrepreneurship and May Term Coordinator
This year’s May Term is focused on helping others. Each Session incorporates service learning into its curriculum. Three charitable drives will run until the end of May Term, which culminates in Exhibition Night on June 6th from 6:00-7:30 p.m. This school-wide celebration showcases the projects and learning that take place during these twelve days of interdisciplinary learning, highlighted by cross-divisional and collaborative teaching models. Some of our sessions are even co-taught by students. (more…)
Posted in: Authentic Learning, Eighth Grade, Eleventh Grade, Entrepreneurship, Highlights, Middle School, Ninth Grade, Partnerships, Seventh Grade, Sixth Grade, Tenth Grade, Twelfth Grade, Upper School
Help Animal Care May Term by Donating Pet Supplies
Posted on May 23rd, 2019 by Allendale Columbia SchoolThe Animal Care May Term at Allendale Columbia is looking to support Lollypop Farm and Joyful Rescues Animal Shelter by donating supplies needed by these organizations. You can make a real difference for these animals and help them live comfortably in these shelters until they find their “forever” home. Please consider donating any of the following items (please no dollar store items since they are dangerous to animals):
- Canned dog & cat food
- Sturdy leashes
- Dog collars (especially size small)
- Dog & cat treats
- Non-clumping cat litter
- Blankets (new/used)
- Cat towers & scratching posts
- Pet beds
- Cat & dog toys
- 8-to-10-gallon garbage bags
- Gift cards to gas stations, Wegmans, Pet$avers, CountryMax, Tractor Supply
- Paper towels
- Clorox bleach
Please bring these items to the AC Welcome Desk anytime through June 6th. You can also bring items with you to May Term Exhibition Night on Thursday, June 6th, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Posted in: Highlights, Middle School, Partnerships, Upper School
Gettysburg & D.C. Excursion Humbling, Insightful for 8th-Graders
Posted on May 17th, 2019 by Allendale Columbia School
Allendale Columbia’s 8th-graders traveled to Gettysburg and Washington, D.C. in early May as the culmination of their Middle School experience, with many tie-ins to their Capstone Project. First, they visited the Gettysburg Civil War battlefield where more than 50,000 Americans lost their lives. The visit dovetailed perfectly with the class’s studies, and, as one 8th-grader said, “Being there really helped me comprehend what happened.” Mr. Seth Hopkins, a Civil War buff, guided our bus tour, providing colorful commentary on Gettysburg’s significance and on the considerable sacrifices made by Upstate New York regiments. (more…)
Posted in: Authentic Learning, Eighth Grade, Highlights, Middle School
Capstone Exhibition Shows Grade 8 Interdisciplinary Learning
Posted on May 17th, 2019 by Allendale Columbia School
8th-grade students showcased their learning at the 2019 8th Grade Exhibition Day. This was the fourth year that 8th-graders have spent their second semester immersed in an interdisciplinary capstone experience related to World War II that combined concepts from their history, English, and science courses.
The capstone experience began after reading Most Likely to Succeed by Tony Wagner and Ted Dintersmith, furthering the emphasis on 21st century skills such as research, collaboration, and communication versus traditional classroom learning as students prepare to transition to Upper School and the world beyond. (more…)
Lower School Reads for 100 Minutes at Camp Read-A-Lot
Posted on May 10th, 2019 by Allendale Columbia School
Students camped out at school with some good books as Allendale Columbia’s Lower School students completed their 100 minutes of reading at Camp Read-A-Lot on May 10th. (Read the preview, Wolfie Stirs Students to Read and Help for May 10 Read-A-Thon.) (more…)
Posted in: Fifth Grade, First Grade, Fourth Grade, Highlights, Kindergarten, Lower School, Second Grade, Third Grade