Good Afternoon Academy Family and Friends,
How grateful we are for this wonderful rain! It’s such a busy season and as we walk into this week, we hope today is a reminder that our great Lord, provides for our thirst to keep on going! Today may you feel the Holy Spirit replenishing your soul and we pray that it may sustain you and our incredible kiddos to finish strong this school year!
Cinco de Mayo
Fiesta with the Academy for Cinco de Mayo! Come learn about our incredible Giving Society and enjoy sips and bites!
LOCATION UPDATE @ CREW WORKSPACE
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
RSVP to tmorgan@theacademyok.org
Hope to see you there!
Grandparents Day / Recitation
Mark your calendars for Grandparent’s Day! See specific dates, times and information for your student’s class times below in the District Dates block. Please refer to your email from your Culture and Events campus coordinator for RSVP link and info. We are excited to see everyone!
District Dates
- May 4th – (North) PK3-Bach Spring Recitation 12:45pm – 1:00pm
- May 4th – (North) Bach Grandparents Day & Spring Recitation 1:30pm – 3:00pm
- May 4th – (South) Grandparents Day Lunch 11:00am & Spring Recitation 1:00pm – 3:00pm
- May 5th – (North) PK3 Mozart Spring Recitation 12:45pm – 1:00pm
- May 5th – (North) Mozart Grandparents Day & Spring Recitation 1:30pm – 3:00pm
- May 6th – (North) Trad Grandparents Day & Recitation (1 of 2) 9:00am – 10:30am (Click hereto RSVP)
- May 6th – (North) Trad Grandparents Day & Recitation (2 of 2) 1:30pm – 3:00pm (Seating Opportunity is Full)
- May 11th- Griffin Games
- May 12th – Schola Cantorum 7:00pm (Midtown Campus)
- May 20th – Graduation 7:00pm (Midtown Campus)
- May 25th – Last Day of School
For a comprehensive list of campus specific dates Click Here!
Athletics
ALL SPORTS BANQUET
Our All Sports Banquet is happening on May 9th from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Every Rhetoric student-athlete will be recognized, and each coach will give out awards. Student-athletes and their parents are invited to attend. It is important to know who all will be attending for our catering count. Please Click here to RSVP and for detailed information.
CROSS COUNTRY REGISTRATION OPENS!
To be a part of The ACADEMY Griffins Cross Country team, Click here to register. In the weeks following registration, you will receive more information regarding team communication, team shop, as well as information on the use VDOT for our athletes’ training schedules. If you have questions about Cross Country, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Coach Sarah Rhea.
CLUB VOLLEYBALL GIRLS GO BIG AT REGIONALS
Our Griffins Club Volleyball teams competed in Regionals at the state fairgrounds this weekend. The Rhetoric team competed in the gold division, placing fifth overall out of 21 teams. The Dialectic girls also competed at Regional, in the gold division, placing third overall out of 26 teams! Way To Go Griffins! We are so proud of you! We are also excited to share the news of the hiring of our NEW Varsity Volleyball Coach, Erica Jensik! Click here to read the full announcement!
Check out our BAND app for details on seasonal happenings, your Athletic News & Communications!
Schola Cantorum
Schola Cantorum is coming up on May 12th at the Midtown campus in the Sanctuary. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the concert starts at 7:00 pm. Come join us for a special opportunity to hear our Dialectic and Rhetoric choirs as well as see pieces from our Dialectic and Rhetoric visual arts!
Clue
Rhetoric Drama II students are proud to present “Clue” on Friday, May 13th and Saturday, May 14th. Doors open at 6:30 pm and show starts at 7:00 pm at our Midtown Campus. South parking lot doors will be open. Admission is $5 for adults / $3 for students. Click here to reserve your tickets!
Academy License Plates
The Academy is excited to bring you an official State of Oklahoma, Road-use approved, Academy – Branded License Plate! Show off your school spirit every day! Click Here for details and to place your order!
Shop for Good!
You’re invited to SHOP FOR GOOD and give back to The Academy! We are happy to partner with Kendra Scott in Classen Curve to offer you an opportunity to shop and give back to your school! Kendra Scott has graciously agreed to offer our school 20% of the proceeds for all full-priced purchases on May 10, 2022! Shop in-store and enjoy sips, sweets and jewelry from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. OR you can shop online all day! Mention The Academy of Classical Christian Studies at check out and benefit our school! Click here for details and get ready to shop!
Farewell to Dr. Amy Allen
Join us in prayer and as our Dr. Amy Allen makes a move with her family! She will be missed and we wish her the very best of luck on her future endeavors. Click here for her sendoff story!
Come Join Us!!
We have several part-time and full-time 2022/23 faculty positions and a few immediate support and administrative opportunities available! If you’re interested in joining our wonderful Academy team, check out our list of employment opportunities and apply online at https://theacademyok.org/employment-opportunities/ .
Contact Alita Richter, Director of Human Resources for more information! arichter@theacademyok.org