On Friday, February 26th we were thrilled to host the Miami Bach Society at CEA. Four distinguished musicians visiting Miami from Russia, France, Finland, and Switzerland, came to CEA to rehearse for the Tropical Baroque Music Festival that took place on Sunday, February 28th. 

As part of their school outreach program, Junior and Senior Music Mastery, as well as select music students, had the opportunity to watch the last half hour of rehearsal, followed by a Q&A session with the artists. They had the chance to play a real harpsichord and learn about early music instruments and Baroque music. See pictures

Each year the Independent Schools of South Florida (ISSF) allows each school to designate up to three students as STARS. These students are those who have shown outstanding ability and achievement in academics, arts, sports, and community service, and effort. We are pleased to announce that the three CEA STARS this year are all eighth graders who have shown to be outstanding examples of hard work, determination, leadership, and consistency:  Anna Gutfr eund, Katherine Marino, and Hannah Pastor . Congratulations on your achievements!

In conjunction with their studies of Florida history, 4th Grade traveled to the historic city of St. Augustine, Florida. This annual overnight field trip was an excellent opportunity for students to experience what they've been reading and learning about. The Old Florida Museum hosted a re-enactment of what life was like in an Indian Village, a Spanish Village, a Pioneer Village and on board a ship. Playing games students of long ago played, writing with quill and ink, grinding corn, making candles, boring holes for pegs - they experience so many things to excite a lesson in history. A visit to the lighthouse, a stroll through the Old Fort, a drink from the Fountain of Youth, and what overnight field trip would be complete without a ghost tour!  Students and parents enjoyed their time in 

St. Augustine tremendously, as they saw history come to life.  See Pictures