June 1st , 2009

Attention all Adelphi Families:

Please be advised that the June Parent Newsletter -- "Adelphi Today", and the updated June Calendar are now available here.

Thank You,

Adelphi Academy

May 1st , 2009

Attention all Adelphi Families:

Please be advised that the May Parent Newsletter -- "Adelphi Today", and the updated May Calendar are now available here.

Thank You,

Adelphi Academy

April 1st , 2009

Attention all Adelphi Families:

Please be advised that the April Parent Newsletter -- "Adelphi Today", and the updated April Calendar are now available here.

Thank You,

Adelphi Academy

March 1st , 2009

Attention all Adelphi Families:

Please be advised that the March Parent Newsletter -- "Adelphi Today", and the updated March Calendar are now available here.

Thank You,

Adelphi Academy

March 1st , 2009

*** Inclement Weather Announcement ***

Please be advised:

Due to hazardous and inclement weather forecasts announced and anticipated for Monday, March 1st, 2009, Adelphi Academy will be closed and all regularly scheduled after-school related programs will be canceled for Monday March 2nd, 2009.

We do apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause our families, however, the safety of our students is always our first priority.

The day will be made up at another point in the school year.

Thank you for your cooperation regarding this important safety matter,

Adelphi Academy

February 16th, 2009

This notice goes out to all of the families who have been affected by the unfortunate and disappointing news from the Catholic Diocese regarding the closing of more of our neighboring and local Catholic Schools:

The Adelphi Academy Community extends its deepest sympathies to the students and parents/guardians who have been saddened by the loss of more school closings in our local community announced for the Fall of 2009.  The Academy Administration can only imagine the feelings of displacement and disappointment that all of the families must be experiencing.  Indeed, the loss of more local schools hurts our educational community and provides families with more limited educational options for their children.

With over crowded Public Schools, the closing of more Catholic Schools, and extremely high priced Private Schools during difficult financial times, our families are presented with fewer and fewer options each day.  Although aggressive long term solutions to these problems are being discussed at various levels, families who are presently experiencing these issues need a solution and a quality alternative now!  Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn can be that alternative.        

Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn ~ The Little School With the Big Heart
8515 Ridge Boulevard, Bay Ridge, Rrooklyn, New York 11209
for more information please contact the Office of Academy Admissions at:
(718) 238-3308 or visit us on the web at adelphiacademy.org

February 13th, 2009

Office of the President

Dear Students,

As the senior class prepares for their next pathway; the one leading to College, I would like to comment upon the need for all of us to understand and work with diverse groups.

College is a total experience where many stereotypes and perceptions will come to mind. Students from a myriad of high schools, some public, some private and some parochial will assemble together. These schools though following a similar education curriculum have varied approaches in the teaching of subject matter as well as varied school governance issues.  Activities that speak to character education are most important at the Academy, those include values, ethics and morals.  Some high schools do not emphasize these traits and others only give them lip service.

The college/university pathway is not an opportunity for any Adelphian to stray from the correct pathway, one that recognizes and respects diversity amongst their classmates.  Adelphians through their small class size have had ample opportunity to learn that all persons can make a contribution for the benefit of the whole organization as well as to society.

Adelphi Academy has been, and continues to be an incubator of diverse populations.  Students from all races, practicing many faiths have been assimilated into our classrooms and grades.  Students with special needs have seamlessly been integrated into the Adelphi Academy horizon as well.

I am bringing this fact to light as a means of praise for our student body.  There will be no need to educate our alumni about different cultures, races, faiths and the like since they have lived with them as classmates.  Our graduates will, hopefully assume a leadership role in making their college class a better functioning group.

The Adelphians realize how important diversity in the school community can assist the new group being formed in College as a class.  The misconceptions of some will not hold back our students from gaining as much as possible from their college experience.

In an earlier paragraph, I noted some areas of diversity, I would like to expand that list to include race, religion, nationality, gender, athletes, non-athletes, computer savy and
non-savy people and the various socioeconomic status of fellow students.

President John F. Kennedy noted; “If we cannot end now our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity.”

One of the most important roles, colleges and universities play in our lives is to reinforce our core values that we have learned; and to become all that we can be, by not being side tracked by prejudice and discrimination.

Yours Very Truly,

Dr. Roy J. Blash, President

February 9th, 2009

The Les Finkelstein Office of Academy Advancement

Dear Adelphi Community:

Ticket and Commemorative Journal Advertisement Information for the 2009 President’s Gala and Silent Auction is now on line and can be found here! The event will be held on Thursday, March 19th, 2009 at the beautiful and elegant El Caribe Country Club located in Brooklyn, New York.  If you are interested in being a part of this exciting and wonderful event and time honored Adelphi tradition please contact the Les Finkelstein Office of Academy Advancement!

Thank You,

Arthur Dromerhauser,

Chairman, 2009 Gala Committee

February 9th, 2009

Dear Parents:

I am sorry I didn’t have the opportunity to see you last evening at the parent teacher conference. We had over 64 percent of our parents visit, and upon signing in, they received their youngster’s progress reports.

This procedure allowed each of our visiting parents an opportunity to have a point of discussion with their student’s teachers.   Due to the success of last night’s turnout, next term we will follow the same procedure at the fall parent conference and the same at the spring parent conference.  After reading the attached progress report if there is any clarification or question you may have, please send an email to your child’s teacher or call us with a message and we will contact the appropriate teacher.

Thank you for your cooperation and consideration in this matter.

Very Truly Yours,

Dr. Roy J. Blash, President

February 9th, 2009

Dear Parents,

The past eighteen (18) months beginning with the presidential primaries and up to our present economic and geo-political condition have all given rise and new meaning to the term; change.

Change is probably one of those personal traits in our character that is most difficult to accomplish.  The old adage; “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” continues to come to mind.  As a society, we must embrace change as a means of preparing ourselves for the unkowns of the future.  Adelphi Academy as an educational institution has embarked upon a path leading to change of its’ basic educative processes.  The Academy over the next few months will be taking a quantum leap into the technology age.  After reviewing much of the available educational and administrative software on the market, the Academy through the efforts of its’ Board of Trustees has engaged the services of the creators of a program entitled; Headmaster.  This all encompassing program is being designed for the academy to address all issues connected to the curriculum, communications, fiscal matters, administrative matters, college placement, community service and a myriad of other areas.

Headmaster will be fully operational during summer ’09 and when the 2009-2010 school year opens in September we should be in a full operational mode.  All of our Academy endeavors will be in alignment so when we gather information we can turn this into a knowledge basis from which we can make wise decisions.

We, the Academy, are as author Steve Farber notes in his volume; the radical leap prepared to make change for the future.

The radical leap has minimally four parts; cultivate Love, Generate Energy, inspire Audacity and provide Proof.

It is my hope that in the next few paragraphs I can capture the spirit of the Radical Leap, Adelphi Academy, will be taking.

Love is the ultimate motivation of a person or organization wishing to make change.  There must be a love of a cause, a love of a principle, a love of one’s family, a love of the future that collaboratively can be designed.  What better vehicle than the entire Adelphian Family to embark upon this venture together.  The faculty, staff, administration, and student body and families will assist in some of the design stage of Headmaster. There will be a collaboration and collection of human resources and thoughts sought out from these groups.  When this group thinks about a project with their heads and hearts, it is at their juncture that love of what we do and will do becomes the ultimate motivation for change.

Energy is generated when respect of the various contributor’s actions are appreciated.  Coming to closure on student and community service activities generates energy through the following: great ideas, noble principles, goals, interesting work, exciting challenges and creating a compelling vision of the future.

This type of exercise allows the Academy to look at issues that might be time consuming and bring about less than desired results.  One area that comes to mind is how do we apply our learning from the classroom to the actual world.  Another area could be how to redesign individual classrooms so they can be more interesting, exciting, refreshing places in which to learn.

Audacity is part of the title of President Obama’s book; the Audacity of Hope.  The term means a bold disregard for normal constraints.  The Academy will entertain and examine ways to do things better.  We can make a list of what seems to be holding us back and devising ways to get things done.  No job or assignment will be too large to work.  We will become a cohesive team that can challenge and change the world.  We will enlist the assistance of those whom we love, work and learn with.  We will put forth ideas and beliefs together which is an example of inspiring audacity.

Proof is when we can align our words with appropriate action.  Once we come up with a collaborative plan we will stand by it and seek to prove its’ worth by setting up standards that are measurable, creating milestones, and continually reflecting upon our design and not going forward if we are not succeeding.  In this area we will be guided by whether we accomplish something each day, whether we have accomplished something to change the existing status quo and whether what we do is a true reflection of our new convictions and vision of the future.

This, the journey of change is not that of an individual but of the entire Adelphian Family.  It is my responsibility as head of school to recruit the best staff to present to your youngster cultivate the best educational delivery system for them and at the same time develop each of them as leaders and active participants in the 21st Century.  This is my commitment to you and this will be accomplished through a true collaborative spirit.                                                                       

Yours Very Truly,                                                                   

Dr. Roy J. Blash, President

February 9th, 2009

Dear Friends,

The passing of Mr. Todd W. Marsh is tragic.  It leaves a void of immeasurable grief and sorrow in the entire Adelphi Family.

However, Mr. Marsh would have us continue to do what we do best; educate our students and prepare them for tomorrow’s challenges.  It is our hope that we can provide a gift to the school in Mr. Marsh’s memory that will advance our educational objectives and fittingly provide a tribute to him.  After considerable discussion, we have identified the purchase of a piano for the Lockwood Auditorium/school theatre as a fitting memorial gift to this wonderful man.

Surely the gift of music, especially for our very youngest children, will be something that we know Mr. Marsh would have warmly endorsed.  Every religious and secular tradition uses music to honor and comfort people in time of loss.  We believe that this would have been his preference and we encourage those who want to do something special in Mr. Marsh’s memory to contribute to this important project.

“The sounds of laughter, the sounds of music, brought great comfort to me.  I am comforted in my loss to dream of all that will eventually yet be.”
                                                              Alfred Lord Tennyson

All financial support for this project may be sent to:

Adelphi Academy
The Les Finkelstein Office of Academy Advancement
8515 Ridge Boulevard
Brooklyn, New York 11209
(Please mark in the memo portion of check, “Todd W. Marsh Memorial Fund”.)

Sincerely,
                                           
Stephen J. Menchini, Chair of the Committee

Robert Bates, Co-Chair

Michael Senders, President, Student Council

February 3rd, 2009

Attention all Adelphi Families:

Please be advised that the February Parent Newsletter -- "Adelphi Today", and the updated February Calendar are now available here.

Thank You,

Adelphi Academy

February 3rd , 2009

Attention All Adelphi Families:

The memorial service for Mr. Todd W. Marsh will be held on Saturday, February 7th, 2009, at 12 PM. The Service will be held at St. John's Church in Passaic, New Jersey.

Thank You,

Adelphi Academy

January 30th, 2009

Attention All Adelphi Families:

Please find information regarding all Valentine's Day festivities at Adelphi Academy for the 2008-2009 academic year here.

Thank You,

Adelphi Academy

Dear Adelphi Families,

My time at Adelphi Academy has been the most rewarding period of my teaching career, and I regret having to make a difficult announcement.  I will be resigning from my math position here at Adelphi Academy as of January 30th, 2009.

Although I have truly enjoyed my time working with your children, there are personal reasons that require my resignation.  I want to thank the Adelphi families and the Academy for affording me the opportunity to work in such a supportive, challenging, and caring environment.  I’ve come to regard the Adelphi community as a second family.  I will be truly sorry to leave.

Sincerely,

Ms. Michelle Kurtz
Math/Science Department

Office of the President

January 26th, 2009

Dear Parents,

It is my sad task to report to you about the most untimely passing of my esteemed colleague; Mr. Todd Marsh.

Mr. Marsh’s passing is both a personal and professional loss.  During my return tenure to the Academy, I came to appreciate the unique talents Mr. Marsh possessed as an educator, an administrator, an accomplished musician and as a man.  Todd Marsh always kept his eyes on the prize, whether it was the unenviable task of introducing classical music to our student body or addressing the myriad of administrative details necessary to manage our Fiscal department.

Todd Marsh’s loss will be felt by the entire Adelphian Family Community as well as within the greater community of Bay Ridge.

Words at a time such as this can not characterize or give shape to a grieving school.

There is a passage in the Book of Isaih, that may give all of us, the inspiration to move ahead with all of our endeavors.

“In the day of the planting thou didst make it to grow,
And in the morning thou didst make thy seed to blossom –
A heap of boughs in the day of grief
And of desperate pain."

Yours Very Truly,

Dr. Roy J. Blash, President

January 12th, 2009

*** Save the Date ***

A “save the date” reminder for Adelphi Academy’s Annual President’s Gala is now on line and can be found here.  The event will be held on Thursday, March 19th, 2009.   If you are interested in being a part of this wonderful event and time honored Adelphi tradition please contact the Les Finkelstein Office of Academy Advancement!

Thank You,

The Gala Committee

Office of the President

January 12, 2009

Dear Parents,

On Tuesday, January 20, 2009, our nation will celebrate the inauguration of President elect, Barak Obama.  The historic significance of this inauguration is not lost upon all of the students, faculty and staff at Adelphi Academy.  This historic event will be memorialized with President elect Barak Obama taking the oath of the Presidency on an Abraham Lincoln bible at 12:00 Noon.  Immediately upon being sworn in and becoming the 44th President of the United States, he will make a historic acceptance speech.

The entire school will observe this event in our history and we will all be viewing the events in the auditorium.  We will continue the celebration of our new President with a presentation of ten (10) great Presidents of the United States coordinated by Mr.Madison Payton .  The entire school will be invited to this presentation at our assembly on Wednesday, January 21st at 12:45p.m.  Immediately after Mr. Payton’s and his colleagues presentation, our school will view an introduction of a classic created by Disney Studios in a film entitled Fantasia.

If you are able to spend the day with us on Tuesday or Wednesday, please feel free to come in and share the experiences with your youngster.

Thank you for your consideration in this matter.

Very Truly Yours,

Dr. Roy J. Blash, President 

January 9th, 2009

*** School Closing Information ***

Important information regarding school closings and/or delays due to inclement weather emergencies can be found here.  Please review all information.

Thank You,

Adelphi Academy

January 9th, 2009

Adelphi Academy and Autonautics International Driving School are once again getting ready to offer our Spring Driver Education Program.  The program is open to Adelphi Academy students as well as students from neighboring schools and the larger community.  An application for the Driver Education Program and more information can be found here. Representatives from Autonautics International Driving School will register students at Adelphi Academy on Thursday, February 5th, 2009 at 4:15pm with a late registration on Thursday, February 12th, 2009 also at 4:15pm.  For more information, please contact Autonautics at (718) 745-3273 or Adelphi Academy (718) 238-3308.

Thank You,

Adelphi Academy

JANUARY 6TH, 2009

*** INCLEMENT WEATHER ANNOUNCEMENT ***

PLEASE BE ADVISED:

IN THE CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7TH, 2009, WHICH MAY AFFECT TRAVEL CONDITIONS, STUDENTS WILL BE PERMITTED TO ARRIVE TO SCHOOL UP UNTIL 9:00AM WITHOUT BEING PENALIZED.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION REGARDING THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY MATTER,

ADELPHI ACADEMY

January1st , 2009

Attention all Adelphi Families:

Please be advised that the January Parent Newsletter -- "Adelphi Today", and the updated January Calendar are now available here.

Thank You,

Adelphi Academy

January 1st, 2009

Dear Perspective Adelphi Families,

It is not too late to enroll for the 2008-2009 academic year!  Adelphi Academy has "rolling admissions" and accepts qualifying students throughout the academic year, space and availability permitting.  For more information, or to find out if a space is available for your youngster, please refer to the Academy Admissions section of this website, call our Main Office at (718) 238-3308, or complete our Academy Admissions Inquiry Form here. 

If your child is currently on a waiting list for a pre-school program, please contact us for a tour of our Early Childhood Center and learn why Adelphi's Early Childhood Development Program is the best choice for your child!

Thank You,

Adelphi Academy

Office of the President

COMMUNITY SERVICE OR COMMUNITY ACTION

December 4, 2008

Dear Parents,

As the days move ever so quickly to the end of the year 2008; we begin to wonder where did the time go.

From my perspective, your youngster has spent quality educative time while at the Academy.  I see a continuum of learning and follow up activities emerging.  We, at the Academy, pride ourselves with the teaching of basics however, we excel at the application of learning.

Today, our tenth grade visited the New York Supreme Court in Brooklyn.  They were provided with an introductory lecture and tour of the facility.  They were permitted to sit in on a case that was just commencing, where all the procedures seen on Law and Order programs was in full view.  They heard opening remarks by both sides as well as seeing witnesses being called to the stand to testify then have to defend a cross examination.

Trips, lectures, visits are all part of our well developed curriculum.  Our Community Service program is also an integral part of our school calendar.

A colleague of mine at the graduate school of education at Pace University noted that  the term; Community Service should be referred to as Community Action.  I must admit that this is an interesting concept.

On Wednesday, December 10th the entire Junior and Senior classes numbering thirty three (33) young people will accompany me to JFK Airline hanger and assist with a holiday party.  The party has been arranged for 5,000 special and physically handicapped students who attend New York City Schools.  Organizations like the FBI, Secret Service, NYC Police, NYC Fire, NYC Sanitation, MTA, Port Authority, the office of the Mayor and many other not-for-profit corporations will assist these young people who will be entertained, be given toys and a box lunch.

A Delta airplane will roll into the hanger and Macy’s Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus will walk down the stairs to this waiting audience.  Our students are going to assist the organizations so as to make this date a memorable one.  The group hosting this gala is the Community Mayors of New York.  Their motto explains everything, “No one stands so tall as the person who stoops to assist a child.”

Next week, I will send out my end of year letter to all of you.

Thank you for your consideration in this matter.

Yours Very Truly,

Dr. Roy J. Blash, President

December 1st , 2008

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

Adelphi Academy's Annual Holiday Brunch featuring “An Original Holiday Performance” presented by the students of the Lower School and “A Holiday Musical Review” presented by the Middle and Upper School students of the Adelphi Chorus will be held at the Academy in the Lockwood Auditorium on Sunday, December 14th, 2008 at 12:00pm.  Space is limited and tickets sell out quickly.  Please reserve your tickets today!  Please click here for more information.

Thank You,

The Les Finkelstein Office of Academy Advancement

December 1st , 2008

Attention all Adelphi Families:

Please be advised that the December Parent Newsletter -- "Adelphi Today", and the updated November Calendar are now available here.

Thank You,

Adelphi Academy

November 17th, 2008

Dear Parents of Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12,

Each day has only one dawn; last week with the election of Barack Obama a new dawn in American politics took place.  We are all witnesses to history on a day to day basis as well as to a series of events that will shape our future.

I suggest that we all save the copy of the newspaper of January 20, 2009 noting the inauguration of our new president. Last Wednesday’s New York Times was being offered for sale over e bay for hundreds of dollars.  The national and international demand is far greater than the presses of newspapers can handle.

It is with great deal of pride that I announce that Adelphi Academy has been accepted to the National High Schools Model United Nations program for the 2008-2009 school year.  This year students from grades 10-12 will be representing the country of Neuru. (a small Polynesian island in the south pacific).  The conference will take place at the New York Hilton Conference Center, March 11th – 15th.

The Senior class is presently getting their applications for College ready for submission.  Our class will do extremely well this school year.  The senior class has dedicated themselves to the task of preparation for this event from the time they entered the 9th grade.

The Academy is initiating a program entitled College Now! In grade 9 and it will also be utilized in grades 10 and 11 to make our students more familiar with the College process.  The program is designed to create a College mind set that is systemic and meaningful.  It is my hope that the seniors and the succeeding classes of seniors transition to their next level of academic vigor with self confidence and the know how to succeed.

Thank you for your cooperation and consideration in this matter.

Yours Very Truly,

 Dr. Roy J. Blash, President

November 5th, 2008

Calling All Members of the Adelphi and Bay Ridge Community:

Come One, Come All!

Adelphi Academy's 6th Annual Auction of Fine Art will be held at the Academy in the Lockwood Auditorium on Friday, November 21st, 2008. Please click here for more information.

Thank You,

Adelphi Academy

November 5th, 2008

Dear Perspective Adelphi Families,

It is not too late to enroll for the 2008-2009 academic year!  Adelphi Academy has "rolling admissions" and accepts qualifying students throughout the academic year, space and availability permitting.  For more information, or to find out if a space is available for your youngster, please refer to the Academy Admissions section of this website, call our Main Office at (718) 238-3308, or complete our Academy Admissions Inquiry Form here. 

If your child is currently on a waiting list for a pre-school program, please contact us for a tour of our Early Childhood Center and learn why Adelphi's Early Childhood Development Program is the best choice for your child!

Thank You,

Adelphi Academy

November 1st, 2008

Attention All Adelphi Families:

The Adelphi Academy Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot Permission Slip is now online and can be found here.

Thank You,

Adelphi Academy

November 1st, 2008

Attention Senior Parents:

Please see important information regarding senior pictures here.

Thank You,

Adelphi Academy

November 1st , 2008

Attention all Adelphi Families:

Please be advised that the November Parent Newsletter -- "Adelphi Today", and the updated November Calendar are now available here.

Thank You,

Adelphi Academy

October 31st , 2008

Attention all Adelphians:

Please be advised that the October 2008 issue of the student-produced school newspaper, "The Oracle" is now available and online here.

Thank You,

The Edmund Gale Jewett Computer Laboratory

October 22nd, 2008

Attention All Adelphi Families:

Please find information regarding all Halloween festivities at Adelphi Academy for the 2008-2009 academic year here.

Thank You,

Adelphi Academy

October 10th, 2008

Attention All Families Pre-Kindergarten through 11th Grade:

Please see important information regarding school pictures here.

Thank You,

Adelphi Academy

Wednesday, October 8th, 2008

Adelphi Academy is very happy to announce the start of its 2008-2009 Student Government/World's Finest Chocolate Drive which commenced today and will continue through November 12th, 2008. You can find more information here.

Thank you for your support,

Adelphi Academy

Tuesday, October 7th, 2008

Parents of Grades 10, 11 and 12

On Tuesday, October 14th, Adelphi will hold its Annual College night in the auditorium from 7:00pm-9:00pm.

Each year the costs for colleges continues to soar higher and higher; and seats become more and more difficult to attain.

Our College night will address these most serious issues as well as provide you with a great deal of information so as to work collaboratively on this most important matter.

The Academy’s vision is to have all of our students well prepared for college.  This goal is attainable when we meet the challenges on this pathway.

Our goal is to present relevant information to you, your youngster and family so we can collectively make knowledgeable decisions.

Thank you for your cooperation and consideration in this matter.

Yours Very Truly,                                                                        

Dr. Roy J. Blash, President

Tuesday, October 7th, 2008

Office of the President

Dear Parents,

Back to School Night is known by many terms around this great nation of ours.  A popular term in curriculum Day/Night, regardless of what we call our event, the function is what really matters.  There is an expression that the devil is in the details; and this expression deserves some discussion.

We, in the education field have become most proficient in the delivery of educational services.  At Adelphi, we feel we have a varied approach that meets the needs of our pupils in an exemplary manner.  The area, I refer to in the above paragraph concerns itself with the content of the schools curriculum.  Prior to the development of the internet, information about the world doubled every seven (7) years.  Today, this figure may well be reduced to a period of months.

We are all living in a world that is more global than many thought possible.  Changes in economics, culture and technology demand that we be able to acquire, assess and wisely utilize this new information Explosion.

Our objective on Back to School Night is to present to you an explanation of the skill sets we are teaching your children to meet this challenge. We are also presenting a portion of the curriculum studies we employ to create a knowledge base for your children.

We, at Adelphi Academy, in the midst of these fast moving events remain firm in our commitment to that body of knowledge common to all who live, work and study in the western world within these areas we study other global cultures so as to create a well rounded student.  An Adelphian graduate will be exposed to western thought as well as to South American, Asian and African cultures.

In all instances we strive to pursue knowledge so we can ultimately make wise decisions in all facets of our lives.

Very Truly Yours,                                                                 

Dr. Roy J. Blash, President

Tuesday, October 7th, 2008

Office of the President

TO ALL JUNIORS AND SENIORS

Dear Junior and Senior Classes,

Saturday, October 18th and 25th, our SAT preparation program is commencing from
9am until 4pm.

Please make sure you have secured a seat for the fourteen (14) hour SAT Prep course by submitting a check to the office for $225.00.  Your lunch and all preparation materials are included in the cost.  Make sure you are registered for the 11/01/08 SAT Exam.  The late registration deadline is Friday, October 10th.

Yours Very Truly,

Dr. Roy J. Blash, President

Monday, October 6th, 2008

Congratulations to the following students on their appointment to the following Student Government positions for the 2008-2009 academic year:

Michael Senders, 12th Grade          President

Reshat Kadiu, 12th Grade               1st Vice President

Virginia Loperena, 12th Grade       2nd Vice President

Brian Furleiter, 11th Grade             Treasurer

Zeeley Bruderman, 11th Grade     Secretary

Richard Johnson, 12th Grade         Speaker of the Assembly

Rohit Pall, 11th Grade                      School Coordinator

“Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.”

~ Theodore Roosevelt

Please be advised that the first Student Government meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 7th, 2008 at 3:45pm in the Adelphi Room.

Thank You.

Adelphi Academy

September 29, 2008

Attention all Adelphi Families:

Please be advised that the October Parent Newsletter -- "Adelphi Today", and the updated October Calendar are now available here.

Thank You,

Adelphi Academy

September 29, 2008

Attention all Adelphi Families:

Please be advised that the At-a-Glance Calendar for the 2008-2009 school year is now available here. Please be reminded that dates and times indicated on this calendar are subject to change. Please refer to the monthly calendar located on the back of the monthly Parent Newsletter -- "Adelphi Today" for any month to month changes.

Thank You,

Adelphi Academy

September 25, 2008

Office of the President

WEIRD AND WONDERFUL WORDS 

A word is deemed weird because of the odd sound when pronounced.  A word is wonderful when it fills you with wonder, it opens up your mind to new thoughts.

NAOLOGY (nay-ah-luh-djee) the study of churches, temples and other sacred buildings.  Naometry is the measurement of sacred buildings.  From a Greek work meaning “temple”.

Very Truly Yours,

Dr. Roy J. Blash, President

September 24, 2008

Office of the President

Dear Eleventh and Twelfth Grade Parents,

One of Adelphi Academy’s goals this term (2008-2009) is to change the way we deliver educational services so as to meet the challenges of the twenty first century.  Our vision is to create a school that goes beyond traditional limits, customs, settings, expectations and practices.

We have an innovative school, one that challenges the way we think and what we do.  The school administration has focused upon a list of priorities; the school building, lesson planning, homework assignments, applied learning and service learning.  Our plan is to look at these areas differently and with this in mind; I am elated to announce that Adelphi will be WIFI by the end of this week.

Your youngster beginning on Monday, October 6, 2008 may bring his/her laptop to school to take notes and begin to function in class in the same fashion as their college contemporaries.  Grades 11 and 12 are our pathfinders and I hope grades 9 and 10 can follow during the spring 2009 term.

The decision to allow your youngster to bring in his/her laptop is yours and yours alone.  The Academy provides a working locker in which to house the computer when not in use.  We can not take on the additional responsibility for securing laptop computers, that is each individual student’s responsibility.

If you allow your youngster to bring in his/her laptop to school, please fill out the attached consent form, which will be collected by the homeroom teacher.

Thank you for your cooperation and consideration in this matter.

Yours Very Truly,

Dr. Roy J. Blash, President

September 23, 2008

Office of the President

Dear Middle and Upper School Students,

Adelphi Academy has a long tradition of community service.  I recently sent home to your parents an explanation of our program, please look at our website and read the two letters I put on, you are required to participate in this program.

As a future leader, one of the most important jobs may be to model the value of helping others.  In our nation, there is a strong desire to serve others.  The practical problem that arises isn’t a lack of willingness to serve and to help others but to find the appropriate type of community service that assists both you and those receiving your assistance.

I am attaching a second page entitled; Volunteer Interest Inventory, which I am requesting you fill out and hand in to your homeroom teacher.

Thank you for your consideration and cooperation in this matter.

Very Truly Yours,

Dr. Roy J. Blash, President

September 22nd, 2008

Adelphi Academy and Autonautics International Driving School are once again getting ready to offer our Fall Driver Education Program.  The program is open to Adelphi Academy students as well as students from neighboring schools and the larger community.  An application for the Driver Education Program and more information can be found here. Representatives from Autonautics International Driving School will register students at Adelphi Academy on Thursday, September 25th, 2008 at 4:15pm with a late registration on Thursday, October 2nd, 2008 also at 4:15pm.  For more information, please contact Autonautics at (718) 745-3273 or Adelphi Academy (718) 238-3308.

Thank You,

Adelphi Academy

September 18, 2008

Office of the President

GAINING SELF ESTEEM THROUGH SERVICE FOR OTHERS

Dear Parents,

I spent the last nine years as Executive Director of a fifty four (54) year old National
not-for-profit organization; Communities in Schools, New York (CISNY).  I headed the New York City program.  Throughout the United States, there are hundreds of CIS programs in twenty seven(27) states working with over two million young people and their families and communities.

The basic mantra of Communities in Schools is to provide young people access to five fundamental resources that all need in order to grow up as a caring, confident, and
self supporting citizen. 

The Fundamentals are:

• An ongoing relationship with a caring adult. (parent/mentor/teacher/coach/tutor)
• A safe place in which to live, learn and grow.
• A healthy start
• Learn a marketable skill
• An opportunity to give back to their community through service.

There is endless self-discovery through giving.  When young people discover that they can do something for others, it boosts their own self esteem.  They gain a sense of importance and empowerment that the world needs their activities and unique gifts and talents.

It is often said that a lack of self esteem holds back many individuals from achieving their goals and dreams.  Once students improve their own self esteem and are conscious of ongoing character development, they will develop life long habits of continued honesty, responsibility and self-control.  As our young people improve they become more open to accepting constructive criticism, the setting of personal goals and the treatment of others with respect.

Citizenship is not a quality we are born with.  It is a trait that must be taught and learned; the earlier the better.  An informed citizenry is the best defense against our country losing any rights guaranteed in the United States Constitution.  In this fashion, our young will be prepared to preserve the heritage of our great nation.

Adelphi Academy is proud to initiate this program as part of the continuing effort to build our national character.

Thank you for your cooperation and consideration in this matter.

Yours Very Truly,

Dr. Roy J. Blash, President

September 16, 2008

Office of the President

SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE, ADELPHI ACADEMY

Dear Parents,

We are fortunate to be living in a free and democratic nation where any citizen can make a difference.  An important part of the Adelphi Academy plan for this school year (2008-2009) is our obligation to introduce students to the many ways each of them can become connected to their world.  It is my fervent hope that these attempts will make the world a better place in which to live.

The Academy’s school and community service program turns service into service learning, where Adelphi students learn lessons for life from the type of service they are involved in.

There are many reasons for your child to get involved in community service through the Academy.

I have prepared the following list for your perusal of the benefits of this type of program.

• Promotes awareness of cultural and social diversity
• Provides recognition and emphasizes responsibility
• Fosters a service ethic, altruism and social values
• Develops social competence
• Facilitates vocational and career opportunities
• Increases employability
• Promotes good self image
• Promotes pride in the school
• Creates a bond with the community
• Encourages careers in public service

The old African proverb, it takes a whole village to raise a child is very much in evidence in school and community service at the Academy.

On Friday morning, I visited Dr. Dodson’s senior homeroom class. One of their morning activities is to have students note the daily happenings in the areas of international, national, local, entertainment and sports news.  The student reporting on national news spoke to the class about the pending hurricane about to create havoc on our shoreline, and noted that this storm had already caused 10,000 deaths in Haiti and Cuba and made one million people homeless.  The class responded by immediately designing a campaign to collect canned goods; the only thing relief authorities wanted collected, in Adelphi for the next two weeks.  The senior class will send out notification to all teachers, classes and parents through our website and with a memo.  A perfect example of community involvement on a more global basis, however a blueprint for our student’s future as citizens of the world.

Later in the morning a contingent of young ladies from the eleventh grade visited my office to discuss series of topics amongst them; community service.

We, as an institution, take community service very seriously and in the next few days, we will publish an inventory checklist for all students so we can plan ahead for this ongoing endeavor.  The entire Adelphi family of students, teachers, administrators, support staff and families is encouraged to submit ideas or plans for the Academy.  We will in a collaborative fashion select the activities democratically and put them into our programming.

I will follow-up this memorandum with additional information.

Thank you for your cooperation and consideration in this matter.

Very Truly Yours,

Dr. Roy J. Blash, President

September 15th , 2008

Dear Adelphi Families,

Please be advised that 86th Street (off of Ridge Boulevard) will be undergoing major construction for the next several months.  We ask that you please be mindful that this is a school safety zone as there are three schools located in this area.  As a result, traffic is normally heavy.  However, we expect there to be even more congestion due to the construction.  Please be alert and diligent when driving through and around this area for the safety of our students, the students at neighboring schools, as well as the parents who will be picking up and dropping off their children at all three schools.

Thank you very much for your attention regarding this important matter.

Sincerely,

Mr. Russell J. Kain
Dean of Students
School Safety & Security Officer

September 11th , 2008

Office of the President

SAT TEST PREPARATION COURSE

Dear Junior and Senior Class,

The Academy has secured the services of Mr. Michael Marlowe, the President of the MEC Company. (Math/English Company)  Mr. Marlowe is one of the premier SAT test preparation instructors in the United States, he will give a Fourteen (14) hour SAT test preparation at Adelphi Academy on the following dates and times.

Saturday, October 18th 9AM-4PM
Saturday, October 25th 9AM-4PM
(LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED ON BOTH DAYS)

The entire Junior and Senior Class is required to attend, the cost per student is $225.00; factoring out as a rate of $16.00 per hour.  Mr. Marlowe and associates charge hundreds of dollars per hour for test preparation.  The SAT materials being used have all been created by Mr. Marlowe.

All juniors and seniors are to register for the November 1st SAT Examination.

This specially designed course will offer content materials in Mathematics/English Writing subject areas.

You will acquire successful test-taking organizational and study skills, hints, tips and strategies for the November 1st SAT Examination.

Please have your Parent(s) write a check or a money order made out to Adelphi Academy for $225.00 to cover the cost of these study sessions.  They should note that the check or money order is for the SAT Prep.

Thank you for your cooperation and consideration in this matter.

Yours Very Truly,

Dr. Roy J. Blash, President

September 9th , 2008

Attention All New Adelphi Academy Students:

Please meet Ms. Fatino and Ms. Romanos in the Lockwood Auditorium on Thursday, September 11th, 2008, from 3:30pm to 4:00pm for a mandatory new student meeting.

Thank you for your cooperation,

Adelphi Academy