Homecoming 2018
Homecoming Weekend is earlier than normal this year, so get excited! There are a couple of events on Friday, September 21st this year, but the majority of Homecoming events will be on Saturday, September 22nd. We’re also including information on Blue/White Day, our AC tradition that helps kick off Spirit Week. HOMECOMING WEEKEND SCHEDULE …
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From Our Blog
Junior Forum 2018: Should Celebrities Speak Out?
Posted on December 14th, 2018Should celebrities speak out on political issues? Jessica Sherin (as Barbra Streisand), Gifford Campbell (as Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones), Matt …
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Four Tips for Developing an App at 18
Posted on December 11th, 2018When life gives you challenges, some people build an app! Noah Levine, a senior at Allendale Columbia School, knows that …
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Improvisation Leads to Learning in Elementary Music (and Life)
Posted on December 7th, 2018By Lynn Grossman Many folks associate the word improvisation with one thing: jazz music. But creativity and improvisation are crucial …
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Fearless Friday: Atu Foo Fah (Soybean Pudding)
Posted on December 7th, 2018This week’s Fearless Friday treat is a little different — it’s often eaten as a dessert! Super Chef Yessy Roman …
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Fearless Friday: Homemade Fire Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Posted on November 30th, 2018On November 30th, Super Chef Yessy Roman whipped up a batch of Homemade Fire Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, which was …
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Building Connections with Grandparents and Special Friends
Posted on November 30th, 2018Hearts filled fast at Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day. Allendale Columbia’s Lower School children welcomed their special guests for a …
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It’s About Mental Health, Charlie Brown!
Posted on November 16th, 2018Stressing over homework. Feeling inadequate. Teased by peers. Anxious about a special someone. Poor Charlie Brown. Anxiousness, uncertainty, and sadness …
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AC Alum Recognized as 2018 CNN Hero
Posted on November 9th, 2018Veterans Day celebrates our soldiers and marines who served this country or, in some cases, made the ultimate sacrifice for …
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Downloadable Resources
With links to Admissions Forms, Curriculum Guides, Health Forms, the Dress Code, Supply Lists and everything in-between, this page has all the info you and your family need to prepare for a year at AC.
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Upcoming Events
DEC18 | Costa Rica Trip Meeting 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM view detailshide details This is a mandatory meeting for parents and students going on the Costa Rica Trip.
Location: Room S2 Kelsey Lisi's room
Admin Oversight: Phil Scwartz
Coordinator: Kate Western |
DEC19 | Walk in Wednesday 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM view detailshide details Come by to get a guided tour of AC no appointment necessary!
Admin oversight: Shannon Baudo |
DEC20 | Session 2 Ends for Rainbow Room |
| Alumni Holiday Party 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM view detailshide details The Annual Alumni Holiday Celebration
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
La Luna
60 Browns Race
Rochester, NY 14614
The Annual Alumni Holiday Celebration is an exciting event hosted by the Allendale Columbia Alumni Association that brings together alumni, former and current faculty and staff around the holidays.
Hors d'oeuvres will be catered by Green Zebra Catering, owned and operated by alumna Lindsay Steinberg McGrail '96
Please RSVP @ https://allendalecolumbia.org/holiday
Admin Oversight: Kayla Himelein | |
| Encore session 2 ends | |
DEC21 | Rainbow Room In Session 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM view detailshide details Admin Oversight: Mick Gee |
| Holiday Breakfast 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM view detailshide details Holiday Breakfast is an annual event, which brings all students, families, faculty, and staff together to celebrate the holidays and reflect upon who we are as a community. The program takes place in the Gannett Gym; afterwards, everyone is invited to the Dining Commons for refreshments. There is no bus service or classes on this day. Adults are asked to park in the back parking lots. School officially closes at 10:30 a.m. and marks the beginning of Holiday Break.
Location: Gannett Gym | |
| PACK Ice Skating Event 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM view detailshide details Join us for Ice Skating and Hot Cocoa
School will close at 10:30 a.m. after Holiday Breakfast so we hope you can join PACK in the afternoon for ice skating and hot cocoa and a fun-filled afternoon.
Weather permitting, we will skate at Manhattan Square at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park (353 Court Street, 14607) from Noon to 1:30 p.m. Admission is payable at the door and will be $5 for adults and $2 for kids under 17. We recommend that you bring your own skates, but rentals will be available for $3.
Pizza will be provided at the rink compliments of PACK. In the event of inclement weather, skating will still take place at noon, but will be held at Genesee Valley Park (located at 131 Elmwood Avenue, 14611)
After ice skating, we will meet at Spot Coffee (200 East Avenue, 14607) from 1:45 to 3:00 p.m. to warm up with some hot cocoa, also compliments of PACK.
Please note that child supervision will not be provided as this event is intended for families.
Admin. Oversight: Shannon Baudo
Coordinators: PACK volunteers |