SJA News - October 5, 2022

HEADMASTER MESSAGE

The Simple Pleasure of a Good Laugh

As we head toward a four-day weekend, our much-appreciated October Break, let’s recall the simple pleasure of a good laugh. There is good research about the short- and long-term benefits of laughter to our health. As long ago as 1976 (ancient history to our students), author Norman Cousins swore that watching Marx Brothers movies and reading humor contributed to his successful fight against cancer–and the New England Journal of Medicine took him seriously.

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School Photos

School photos are happening this week in Fuller Hall through October 6. We'll have one more day of photos on Thursday, October 13. A copy of the order envelope can be downloaded here. Payment can be accepted through this link. Please write the packages in the notes section of the form. 

SJA Adult Education

The St. Johnsbury Academy Adult Education Program prepares students to meet their career goals and enrich their lives and offers training solutions for local businesses. Learn more about everything the program has to offer here. 

Topper Shop Online

Show off your Hilltopper spirit with some cool new designs in our online store. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

October 6

School Photos, Fuller Hall

Students have received order envelopes in their advisory.

There is no charge for the yearbook photo. 

Friday, October 7

Faculty In-Service, No Classes

Monday, October 10

Faculty In-Service, No Classes

Tuesday, October 11

Colwell Speaker Series, 7:00 PM

Thursday, October 13

School Photos, Fuller Hall

This is an additional day for students who missed the earlier dates.

Thursday, October 27

Meet the Teachers Night - Teacher/Family Conferences

The schedule link will open on October 10. 

Students gathered in South Church Hall to process produce for the local food shelves. So far this year students have prepared over 500 pounds of produce. 

Caligraphy was on the schedule at last week's meeting of the Asian Culture Club.

Students at The Hilltopper are busy preparing for the opening of the restaurant. 

The Field Semester class brought their classroom to campus last week and made fresh cider to share between blocks. 

Modern Dance students caught in the act of moving through space.

Ms. Darling's Fashion I students displayed their handmade tote bags, produced with 100% recycled materials, in the lobby of Morse last week.

Both Boys' and Girls' Cross Country teams captured first place at Tuesday's NVAC Mountain Division League meet. Photos from the races will be posted to SmugMug later this week. 

Photos from Varsity Volleyball's game vs LI can be viewed here. 

Photos from last week's JV Soccer game vs Colchester can be viewed here. 

Photos from last week's Varsity Soccer game vs Colchester can be viewed here.