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Upcoming Events:
All aboard the S.S. American,
for Cole Porter’s buoyant musical comedy
Anything Goes!
Sailing dates are: November 14-17 (1934!)
7:00pm
Please begin making reservations on or after November 3. The procedure for making reservations is the same as it has been. From outside and within the building, please dial ext. 708. Please leave a brief message stating your name, your child’s name (if applicable), your phone numbers (work and home), the date you wish to attend the performance, and the number of tickets you want to reserve for each date. Your reservations will be taken in the order in which they are received. You will be contacted only in the event that there is a question or problem with your reservation request. Please be certain to phone us at any point with changes or cancellations. Reserved tickets will be available on the evenings of performances beginning at 6:00pm in the Ettl Lobby. When there is a conflicting event in the Lobby, the Undercroft will be used. |
First Monday Concerts
Chair of the Music Department James Busby says that the First Monday Concerts are “evenings of inspiring music performed by our artist faculty, alumni and friends.” These free concerts will take place at 6pm in the Ettl Lobby. Each concert will last approximately one hour.
NOVEMBER 6
Artists: Aurista Chamber Music (Amy Kim, cello; Thomas Osuga, piano; San San Lee, violin);
Laura Gilbert, flute; Alexis Sykes ’97, violin; and
Rachel Arky ’04, soprano
Works by: Turina, Bach and Beethoven
DECEMBER 4
Artists: Peter Clark, baritone, and guest Christopher Berg, piano
Work: Winterreise by Franz Schubert |
Curriculum Feature:
Record Numbers Enroll in Independent Science Research
Antanina Zmuidzinas, Ph.D., Science Research Coordinator
 Scientific discovery is alive and thriving within the labs, petri dishes, PCR machines, computers, cerebrums and extraterrestrial space of Saint Ann’s. This year over 30 high school students (record number!) have embarked on personal journeys of science exploration. The Independent Science Research Program grants students the opportunity to design strategies to answer personally perplexing questions of science: What would happen if...? Why is it that...? Why do people smell? type of questions.
Research questions are as unique and varied as the investigator population. This year’s projects include the physics of gyroballs, submarine construction, the link between female hormones and urinary tract infections, pheromones, the genetics of Asian flush, addiction and drug rehabilitation, cancer, the power of suggestion, Quantum Physics meets Eastern Philosophy, extraterrestrial life, the link between folklore and genetic diseases, antibiotic resistance, mutation rates, Toxoplasmosis, chemical synthesis and much much more. Research students become well acquainted with diverse lab subjects including Saccharomyces cervisea (yeast), Caenorhabditis elegans (nematodes), Dugesia tigrina (flat worms), Escherichia coli (bacteria), Homo sapiens (perplexing) and yet unclassified extraterrestrial life forms.
Independent Science Research is a cooperative research endeavor between a student or several students and a chosen mentor. Saint Ann’s science teachers, as well as outside research investigators, serve as advisors. One senior mentors a 5th grade researcher on their joint venture to illuminate black holes.
After completing a year of research, students summarize their projects in a formal paper. In the spring, discoveries are made public though a poster and oral symposium. The Independent Science Research Program is strengthened by attending seminars, visiting outside science facilities, as well as matching students with professionals working in research facilities. We invite you to learn more about— and to collaborate with us on—our journey of scientific exploration. |
Heifer International: a Fourth and Fifth Grade Project
The fourth and fifth graders spent the month of October raising money for Heifer International. This organization donates animals (sheep, heifers, goats, pigs, chickens, water buffalo, etc.) to impoverished families around the world. The animals create the opportunity for self-reliance by providing a sustainable source of food and income for the recipient families. Each student was asked to earn one dollar. Some earned their money by babysitting or doing chores at home; some held bake sales on their stoops; some sold their comic books; and one choreographed a dance for her mother.
Small groups of students made posters and some were brave enough to go to the other assemblies at school to announce the project. Each group that went to the high school has received a rousing round of applause. The last day for collection of donations was October 27th. We thank all students and parents who helped make this project so successful.
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NEW CALENDAR ONLINE
Our online calendar now provides new features. The homepage – www.saintannsny.org – now displays a scrolling bar with upcoming events. Click on an event for more details. On the main calendar page, you may add events or the entire calendar to your personal calendar by clicking on the ‘Add to my calendar’ button. Many popular formats (Outlook, iCal, Yahoo!, Google, etc.) are supported.
We have also posted the Food Service calendar.
Both calendars have email subscription options. You may subscribe to the cafeteria menu on a daily basis or to the main calendar on a weekly basis. Just hit the ‘Subscribe’ link at the top of the calendar and enter your email address.
The Recreational Arts schedule is not yet available in the new format, but is still accessible online. Game dates, times and addresses are listed. An updated daily game schedule — game times, locations and cancellations — is available by calling the Saint Ann’s Sports Line at 718-522-1660 x710 or by dialing 6 from the main menu. |
Postscript for April, May & June 2006
Postscript for March & April 2006
Postscript for January & February 2006
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