SJA News - December 18, 2024 | |
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The Giving Tree - An SJA Tradition
Every fall, just after we've changed our clocks and the afternoons are suddenly darker, a collection of white pieces of paper brightens the message board in the Ranger Hall breezeway. Each slip of paper has a person's age and what they would like for the holidays. Some notes ask for toys, warm clothes, or gift cards while others might ask for books and cozy socks. The limit is $25, and the papers are gone almost as quickly as they arrive. For many, it is an annual tradition, and the email from Denise Scavitto '99, social studies teacher and organizer of the event, is expected and welcomed.
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Supporting the Empty Bowls Project
Senior Quinn Macdonald wrote the following story and took the photo about a partnership between St. Johnsbury Academy and Northeast Kingdon Community Action (NECKA) for a fundraiser.
When I approached the Morse Arts Center, almost all the lights were off except for the front lobby and the pottery studio. I was the third person to arrive, but soon thereafter, others entered the large glass doors with smiles on their faces. I immediately noticed the beauty of our community. Nobody was obligated to be there, but everyone who entered wanted to be. The faculty members accepted an invitation to lend their time and talent to support “Soup’s On!” a fundraiser for the Empty Bowls Project.
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Tuesday, December 17 - Thursday, December 19
Final Exams
The school calendar can be viewed here.
Wednesday, December 18
Winter Concert, Fuller Hall, 7:00 p.m.
The concert will be streamed at this link.
Friday, December 20
Last Day of Classes, Ugly Sweater Day
Saturday, December 21
Holiday Break Begins
Tuesday, January 14
Classes Resume
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Cultural Exchange
From March 20 - 29, SJA will host 30 boys from our partner school in Tokyo, Japan. Each 15-year-old boy will stay with a host family. This is a great opportunity for your own child to learn about another culture and to develop their skills as a host and a representative of our community. It's also a chance to have a lot of fun and to make a new friend. There is a modest stipend for participating families. If you're interested in hosting, please reach out to Glenn Ehrean at glenn.ehrean@stjacademy.org.
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Senior Ads and Yearbook Sales
Senior ads are now on sale for families who want to celebrate their graduate. Ads can be purchased until January 31, 2025.
Yearbooks can also be purchased now. The cost is $60. For senior families, please remember that your student will receive a book as part of the fee they pay in the spring for their cap and gown and prom tickets.
Use this link to purchase ads or yearbooks.
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Mr. Kane's Advanced Acting students put on a showcase on Monday. Photos from the performances can be viewed here. | |
Chris Heck is a commercial and narrative writer, director, and producer. On Monday, he visited Mr. Shea's D Block Film class to share his filmmaking journey, offering valuable insights and lessons learned throughout his career. He provided advice on navigating the industry and answered questions about starting out as a filmmaker, giving students a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities they might face.
Originally from Vermont, he traveled home from California to shoot his feature film "The Savage State," a live-action, dark fantasy film. Two of the film's scenes feature The Athenaeum and the Fairbanks Museum. Film II/Adv students Ace Irwin, Kaya Kendall, Sisu Lang, and Zelda Brent were invited to work on set for the two production days, gaining in-depth experience in lighting, producing, and cinematography.
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We celebrated the start of the winter athletics season on Friday with a Pep Chapel. Additional photos can be viewed here. | Students in the CTE programs displayed some of their projects in the dining hall on Tuesday. More photos can be viewed here. | |
Mr. Bugbee's Career Exploration class shows off the Adirondack Chair that they designed and built. | Gingerbread houses made their holiday appearance on Monday in the dining hall. View more photos and videos here. | |
SJA celebrated its 182nd birthday on Friday, and there were plenty of cupcakes thanks to Chef B and her students. | |
Students gather around the fire pit behind Brantview on a recent evening. The firepit was constructed and installed by Justin Langmaid '23 as his Senior Capstone project. | |
Photos from the Sandy Murray Early Bird Wrestling Tournament can be viewed here. The athletics schedule can be accessed here. | |
Congratulations to the SJA Bowling team. They won the 2024 Kick-Off Classic Saturday at Rutland Bowlerama. (l-r): Keagan Norrie '26, Evan Taylor '27, Landon Labounty (LI) '25, Jacob Marquis (NC) '26, Rory Nott '27, Conor Simonds '27, and Coach Weiss. The team will be home at Gold Crown Lanes this Saturday at 9:00 a.m. | | | | |
