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Academy of Our Lady has welcomed nine new faculty members to our Salesian family this year. To get to know them better click on the title of this post.

The annual Back to School Assembly was held on August 24. Students and faculty members competed against one another in fun games, designed by the Leadership Class, to earn spirit points. At the end of the assembly, Principal Sr. Michelle Geiger was honored in recognition of her 25th jubilee of dedication to the Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco. Click on the title of this post to read more and view photos.

Academy of Our Lady students had the opportunity to view club offerings on August 23 at the annual Club Fair. Students are encouraged to get involved. With more than 25 clubs, there is something for everyone at Academy of Our Lady!

Student Council invites all Academy of Our Lady students to the Back to School Dance on August 24 at 7:00 - 10:00 pm. The cost to attend is $10.00. For more information click on the title of this post.

Back to school parent meetings were held on August 21 for pre-freshmen and August 20 for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors. Parents had the opportunity to hear from the administration, walk through their daughter’s class schedule and meet their daughter’s teachers while getting a better understanding of the academic coursework their daughter will complete this school year. Click on the title of this post to view more photos.

The first week school of can be nerve-racking for new students. But Academy of Our Lady Big Sisters helped to ease those nerves by arranging activities for their Little Sisters to make them feel at home and assist with adjusting to their new environment. Every new student at Academy of Our Lady is paired with a senior Big Sister to help guide them through their first year at Academy of Our Lady. Activities included Human Bingo designed to help students to get to know their fellow classmates, a school-wide scavenger hunt, games during lunch and much more. To view more photos click on tile of this post.

Academy of Our Lady celebrated the Feast of the Assumption with the first school Mass of the year on August 15. During Mass the 2018-19 Eucharistic Ministers were inducted. Inductees included seniors Emilie Adams; Alexandra Mahler Alexia Nguyen, Mariela Lirette and Amelia Russell. To view more photos click on the title of this post.

Academy of Our Lady’s drama club, Thalian Society, presents Bits of Broadway benefiting freshman Rylee Pizani. Rylee has been diagnosed with a form of brain cancer and is currently undergoing treatment. All proceeds raised will be donated to Rylee. Students will perform musical numbers from their favorite Broadway shows. Performances will take place on August 28 at 7:00 and 8:30 p.m. in the Penguin Petit Theatre. To reserve your tickets, contact Ms. Favaloro at kfavaloro@theacademyofourlady.org. For more information click on the title of this post.

Faculty and staff recently surprised Principal Sr. Michelle with a celebration for her 25th anniversary of service to the Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco. #SalesianFamilySpirit

New pre-freshmen, freshmen and their big sisters gathered on Saturday, August 11 for Family Day! Students and their families enjoyed lunch prepared by Academy of Our Lady dad’s club the Papa Penguins and sundaes scooped up by Student Council. Guests also took advantage of a giant inflatable waterslide provided by Student Council. Click on the title of this post to view more photos.

Freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors returned to campus August 10 for orientation! Students met all their new teachers while learning the expectations for the new year. Click on the title of this post to view more pictures.

Thursday, August 9 was a big day at the Academy. All new eighth grade and transfer students attended their first day orientation as an Academy of Our Lady student! Eighth students met their teachers, got to know fellow classmates and received important directives for the year from administrators. Members of Student Council guided transfer students through their class schedule. The girls then participated in fun ice breaker activities. Transfer students will meet their teachers on Friday. To view photos click on the title of this post.

All students were welcomed to campus for Book Day marking the first day of the 2018-19 school year! Students had the opportunity to purchase spirit wear, pick up their iPad, take their yearbook photo and much more. According to the smiles on their faces, it’s going to be a great year! Click on the title of this post to view photos.

Saturday, August 11 at 11 am to 1 pm, all new Academy of Our Lady students, senior Big Sisters and their families are invited to attend an afternoon of Salesian family fun! For more information about Family Day please click on the title of this post.