May 3, 2022
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SJA Announces Valedictorians and Salutatorian

St. Johnsbury Academy is pleased to announce the valedictorian and salutatorian for the Class of 2022. Madison Flanagan (left) of Bryan, TX, has been named valedictorian. This year’s salutatorian is Cecilia Sweeney of Piermont, NH.
Moving Minds and Muscles is back for another four weeks of adventure and learning this summer. Students will play, learn, and exercise as they explore local and regional communities by engaging in authentic place-based learning activities. If you’re looking for an active camp that keeps your child moving, this is it! Your child will be challenged to expand their mind, confidence, and physical abilities while participating in field trips to local organizations, state parks, and outdoor recreational activity centers.
 
Moving Minds and Muscles is open to students entering grades 6-8 in the fall. Camp operates Monday through Thursday (apart from the week of the 4th of July, when we will meet Tuesday through Friday), with drop-off starting at 8:00 am and pick-up by 4:00 pm. This program is tuition-free this year due to a NEK PCE Grant and other funding.
 
Week 1: July 5–July 8: Park It
Week 2: July 11–July 14: Learning to Lead
Week 3: July 18–July 21: Building Community
Week 4: July 25–July 28: Destination Creation
On May 6 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM, St. Johnsbury Academy is opening its doors to the community for a celebration of Hispanic culture. Latino students, Spanish Language students, and local performers such as Bobby Farlice-Rubio will sing and dance, Phil and Patsy will do a tango performance and share their excitement for and love of the varied and rich Latino cultures. Sample delicious Hispanic treats prepared by the Academy's culinary students. Kids, parents, and grandparents will all find something to love at this fiesta. Location: Streeter Hall Amphitheater
Want to learn something new and exciting this summer? Interested in doing a sports camp? Maybe you would like to get a PE credit this summer to make room for another elective this fall? How about getting a jumpstart on a math class?

This year St. Johnsbury Academy is thrilled to offer an expansive summer program including Prep & Enrichment Courses, Athletic Camps, and Bridge Programs.

Prep & Enrichment courses will run between the weeks of June 20–July 28. The prep courses are for rising 9th graders and the enrichment classes are for grades 7-12 except for Moving Minds and Muscles which is open to students in the 6th through 8th grade. Earn credit for all Prep & Enrichment courses.

We also have a robust schedule of Athletics Programs for grades 3-12. And our Bridge Programs are for students moving from 8th to 9th grade. There is something for every student to learn and enjoy in the SJA 2022 Summer Program.

Learn more here.
UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday, May 4
Fireside Literary Series, 3:30 PM

Spring Concert, 7:00 PM
South Church Hall
The event will be streamed live at this link.

Thursday, May 5
Clear River Review Release Event, 7:00 PM
Library Fireside

Friday, May 6
E-Waste Recycling Event, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
National Honor Society members will be running an e-waste collection in the lower Field House parking lot just behind Morse Arts Center. We will be accepting old computers, computer hardware, monitors, printers, and televisions.

Hispanic Festival, 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Culture, music, food, and live shows.
Streeter Hall Amphitheater
AROUND CAMPUS
Friday we celebrated the seniors and their Capstone projects. Photos from some of the venues can be viewed here. Videos of each presentation were recorded and will be uploaded to Vimeo. Students will be sent a link when the process is complete.
As part of the Sophomore Stewardship Day, members of the Class of 2024 worked on a variety of service projects around the area. Mr. Hale's and Mr. Grasso's advisees rode their bikes from school to Joe's Pond and back on the LVRT as a fundraiser for Umbrella. Eleven students completed the entire 28-mile journey. See other photos from the day here.
The Class of 2025 spent Friday morning doing an assortment of team-building activities in the Field House. Photos from the day can be viewed here.
Culinary 1 Baking students completed their Signature Dessert menu items last week.
Photos from last week's Varsity Boys' Lacrosse game can be viewed here. Remember that all of our photos can be viewed and downloaded for free. Prints are also available and will be delivered directly to your home.
Photos from Thursday's Varsity Softball game can be viewed here.
Photos from last week's JV Baseball game can be viewed here.