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    Lunch menu

    Soup: Curried wild rice and squash
    Family style entree: Cheese ravioli w/breadstick
    Salad bar and Sandwich/fruit/yogurt bar
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    Lunch Menu

    Soup: Tomato basil bisque
    Family style entree: Ham and Swiss croissant
    Vegetarian: Swiss croissant
    Salad bar and Sandwich/fruit/yogurt bar

    Senior Decision Day Celebration

    Gannett Gym Entrance Overhang
    An annual celebration when Seniors wear t-shirts with their college of choice and we take a Class of 2023 photo. This year, we are also combining our Senior Decision Day Celebration with the Alumni Luncheon.

    Admin Oversight: Emily Cohen
    Coordinator: Emily Nevinger
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    8th Grade Trip

    Overnight trip to Washington DC culminating the 8th grade History experience.

    Admin Oversight: Tina Duver

    Lunch Menu

    Family style entree: Jerk chicken sandwich
    Vegetarian: Black bean burger
    Dessert: Brownie
    Salad bar and Sandwich/fruit/yogurt bar
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    8th Grade Trip

    Overnight trip to Washington DC culminating the 8th grade History experience.

    Admin Oversight: Tina Duver

    Lunch Menu

    Soup: Vegetable
    Family style entree: Turkey mozzarella panini
    Vegetarian: Mozzarella panini
    Salad bar and Sandwich/fruit/yogurt bar
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    8th Grade Trip

    Overnight trip to Washington DC culminating the 8th grade History experience.

    Admin Oversight: Tina Duver

    Lunch Menu

    Soup: Sweet potato black bean
    Family style entree: Soft tacos w/toppings
    Vegetarian: Refried bean soft tacos w/toppings
    Dessert: Polvorones de Canele
    Salad bar and Sandwich/fruit/yogurt bar

    Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day

    Allendale - Dining Commons - DC
    Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day is coming up and we’d like to express our gratitude by treating the amazing Allendale Columbia School team to a luncheon on Friday, May 5th. We need your help to make the celebration extra special!

    Usually, faculty and staff members eat with (and supervise) students during the lunch periods. On Faculty & Staff Appreciation Day, in addition to seeking luncheon-related donations from parents, we are seeking parent volunteers to fill lunch positions with students so that faculty and staff members can attend the luncheon and enjoy a relaxing meal with their colleagues.

    Please take a moment to Sign Up for donations to be dropped off by the morning of May 5th and/or for lunch coverage.

    The faculty and staff would love to hear from you (and/or your children) with a note of appreciation too! These can be dropped off along with donations by Friday morning, May 5th. 

    Please help show our support and heartfelt appreciation to the talented and dedicated AC faculty and staff who devote so much time fostering our children’s curiosity, identity, and passion for learning.
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    Lunch Menu

    Soup: Chicken rice
    Family style entree: French toast w/turkey sausage
    Vegetarian: French toast w/out sausage
    Salad bar and Sandwich/fruit/yogurt bar
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    Lunch Menu

    Soup:  Creamy tomato
    Family style entree: Grilled cheese
    Salad bar and Sandwich/fruit/yogurt bar
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    Lunch Menu

    Soup: Chicken noodle
    Family style entree: Chili w/cornbread
    Vegetarian: Veggie chili w/cornbread
    Dessert: Oatmeal cookie
    Salad bar and Sandwich/fruit/yogurt bar

    Lower School Spring Concert

    CPC
    This concert is a celebration of the learning that has taken place in music for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. It is the premiere performance of the 4th Grade Band, and the 5th Grade Band will perform selections that they have studied and created, starting in January. All students in grades 3, 4, and 5 are expected to perform in this event, as it is a culminating activity, and everyone is integral to the performance. Dress is "nice" but not "fancy." (Dress shoes, slacks, skirts, dress shirts/blouses, dresses are all acceptable, and there is no color scheme.)

    Admin Oversight: Michelle Feiss
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    Lunch Menu

    Soup: Chili/veggie chili
    Family style entree: Turkey sub
    Vegetarian: Cheese sub
    Salad bar and Sandwich/fruit/yogurt bar
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    Lunch Menu

    Soup: Potato corn chowder
    Family style entree: Pasta w/marinara
    Vegetarian: Plain pasta
    Dessert: Blond brownie
    Salad bar and Sandwich/fruit/yogurt bar

    Black Student Alliance Conference

    CPC
    The Black Student Alliance Conference is an annual effort to bring together collegiate and high school students to commemorate and celebrate the work of Black Student Unions in Monroe County. The event will serve to create unity and camaraderie amongst Black Students in Rochester while simultaneously acquainting high school students with college life. Students will work together in a variety of workshops to hone their leadership skills with the intention of creating more robust programming in their respective school. Our intention is to prepare Black students for organization and leadership responsibilities on a scale larger than individual schools.

    Admin Oversight: Angelica Davis-Bernard
    Coordinator: Indy Maring

    Pre-K Mothers' Tea

    Pre-K Moms Will Join Us for a Performance and Reception in the classroom. (performance times: 10:30 and 1:30)

    Admin Oversight: Michelle Feiss
    Coordinators: Tammy Crowe and Lisa Crandall

    May Makers Market

    Stem Commons
    The May Makers Market happens each year leading up to many special spring celebrations and is a great time to purchase a handmade gift for someone you love! Student makers will be selling their handmade goods side by side with local artists and creators. You may find a cutting board, earrings, buttons, or other assorted trinkets to gift or keep for yourself! This event is sponsored by the Center for Creativity and Entrepreneurship and truly encapsulates our values and vision. Allowing students to BE entrepreneurs and sell their products is a great way to learn about business and creativity.

    Coordinator: Amy Oliveri
    Contact: Amy Oliveri

    Make your Mark Gala

    Ignite the night at AC's 2023 Make Your Mark Gala hosted on Friday, May 12 at Monroe Golf Club! Like all independent schools AC relies heavily on philanthropic support to stay innovative and accessible. As part of our efforts to reach out $1.25M fundraising goal this year we are hosting a gala. Fine food, lively entertainment and extra-special surprises highlight the night as your collective support sparks a greater future for the entire AC community.Generous sponsorships, high bids for premier live auction items and a bountiful scholarship call are encouraged by guests!

    Admin Oversight: Emily Cohen
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    AC Students travel to France

    Experiential Learning opportunity  

    1-Purpose: to promote and expand understanding, friendship and international development by stimulating and supporting educational, professional and intercultural activities between Lycée Pierre-Marie Théas and Allendale Columbia school.
    2-Dates:
    1- Lycée P.M Théas in Montauban (Toulouse) France comes to AC April 15th to April 30th
    2-AC travels to Lycée P.M Théas Montauban France: May 13th till May 27th

    Coordinators: Daouda Camara and Jean Kasongo
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    AC Students travel to France

    Experiential Learning opportunity  

    1-Purpose: to promote and expand understanding, friendship and international development by stimulating and supporting educational, professional and intercultural activities between Lycée Pierre-Marie Théas and Allendale Columbia school.
    2-Dates:
    1- Lycée P.M Théas in Montauban (Toulouse) France comes to AC April 15th to April 30th
    2-AC travels to Lycée P.M Théas Montauban France: May 13th till May 27th

    Coordinators: Daouda Camara and Jean Kasongo
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    AC Students travel to France

    Experiential Learning opportunity  

    1-Purpose: to promote and expand understanding, friendship and international development by stimulating and supporting educational, professional and intercultural activities between Lycée Pierre-Marie Théas and Allendale Columbia school.
    2-Dates:
    1- Lycée P.M Théas in Montauban (Toulouse) France comes to AC April 15th to April 30th
    2-AC travels to Lycée P.M Théas Montauban France: May 13th till May 27th

    Coordinators: Daouda Camara and Jean Kasongo

    Lunch Menu

    Soup: Black bean salsa
    Family style entree: Chicken soft tacos w/toppings
    Vegetarian: Refried beans
    Dessert: Sherbet
    Salad bar and Sandwich/fruit/yogurt bar
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    AC Students travel to France

    Experiential Learning opportunity  

    1-Purpose: to promote and expand understanding, friendship and international development by stimulating and supporting educational, professional and intercultural activities between Lycée Pierre-Marie Théas and Allendale Columbia school.
    2-Dates:
    1- Lycée P.M Théas in Montauban (Toulouse) France comes to AC April 15th to April 30th
    2-AC travels to Lycée P.M Théas Montauban France: May 13th till May 27th

    Coordinators: Daouda Camara and Jean Kasongo

    Lunch Menu

    Soup: Potato leek
    Family style entree: Ham and Swiss croissant
    Vegetarian: Swiss croissant
    Salad bar and Sandwich/fruit/yogurt bar
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    AC Students travel to France

    Experiential Learning opportunity  

    1-Purpose: to promote and expand understanding, friendship and international development by stimulating and supporting educational, professional and intercultural activities between Lycée Pierre-Marie Théas and Allendale Columbia school.
    2-Dates:
    1- Lycée P.M Théas in Montauban (Toulouse) France comes to AC April 15th to April 30th
    2-AC travels to Lycée P.M Théas Montauban France: May 13th till May 27th

    Coordinators: Daouda Camara and Jean Kasongo

    Lunch Menu

    Soup: Chicken rice
    Family style entree: Macaroni and cheese
    Vegetarian: Plain noodles
    Salad bar and Sandwich/fruit/yogurt bar

    AC Activities at the Pittsford PGA Family Night and Concert

    AC will be at the Pittsford Library during the Pittsford PGA Family Night and Concert for kid friendly activities. 

    Admin Oversight: Shelby Riter
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    AC Students travel to France

    Experiential Learning opportunity  

    1-Purpose: to promote and expand understanding, friendship and international development by stimulating and supporting educational, professional and intercultural activities between Lycée Pierre-Marie Théas and Allendale Columbia school.
    2-Dates:
    1- Lycée P.M Théas in Montauban (Toulouse) France comes to AC April 15th to April 30th
    2-AC travels to Lycée P.M Théas Montauban France: May 13th till May 27th

    Coordinators: Daouda Camara and Jean Kasongo

    Lunch Menu

    Soup: Vegetable
    Family style entree: Turkey provolone panini
    Vegetarian: Provolone panini
    Dessert: Snickerdoodle bar
    Salad bar and Sandwich/fruit/yogurt bar
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    AC Students travel to France

    Experiential Learning opportunity  

    1-Purpose: to promote and expand understanding, friendship and international development by stimulating and supporting educational, professional and intercultural activities between Lycée Pierre-Marie Théas and Allendale Columbia school.
    2-Dates:
    1- Lycée P.M Théas in Montauban (Toulouse) France comes to AC April 15th to April 30th
    2-AC travels to Lycée P.M Théas Montauban France: May 13th till May 27th

    Coordinators: Daouda Camara and Jean Kasongo

    Lunch Menu

    Soup: broccoli cheese
    Family style entree: Belgian waffles w/turkey sausage
    Vegetarian: Belgian waffles w/out sausage
    Salad bar and Sandwich/fruit/yogurt bar

    Honors and Portfolio: Senior Thesis & Spring Exhibition

    Students in Honors and Portfolio will exhibit their work at The Yards Collective located at 50-52 Rochester Public Market, Rochester, NY 14609. 
    Contact: Amy Oliveri
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    AC Students travel to France

    Experiential Learning opportunity  

    1-Purpose: to promote and expand understanding, friendship and international development by stimulating and supporting educational, professional and intercultural activities between Lycée Pierre-Marie Théas and Allendale Columbia school.
    2-Dates:
    1- Lycée P.M Théas in Montauban (Toulouse) France comes to AC April 15th to April 30th
    2-AC travels to Lycée P.M Théas Montauban France: May 13th till May 27th

    Coordinators: Daouda Camara and Jean Kasongo
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    AC Students travel to France

    Experiential Learning opportunity  

    1-Purpose: to promote and expand understanding, friendship and international development by stimulating and supporting educational, professional and intercultural activities between Lycée Pierre-Marie Théas and Allendale Columbia school.
    2-Dates:
    1- Lycée P.M Théas in Montauban (Toulouse) France comes to AC April 15th to April 30th
    2-AC travels to Lycée P.M Théas Montauban France: May 13th till May 27th

    Coordinators: Daouda Camara and Jean Kasongo
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    AC Students travel to France

    Experiential Learning opportunity  

    1-Purpose: to promote and expand understanding, friendship and international development by stimulating and supporting educational, professional and intercultural activities between Lycée Pierre-Marie Théas and Allendale Columbia school.
    2-Dates:
    1- Lycée P.M Théas in Montauban (Toulouse) France comes to AC April 15th to April 30th
    2-AC travels to Lycée P.M Théas Montauban France: May 13th till May 27th

    Coordinators: Daouda Camara and Jean Kasongo

    AC3s/Pre-K Color Day: Purple

    Once a month the Nursery and Pre-K students wear a specific color or pattern as they learn about different colors, shapes and patterns in their classrooms. Please join us in helping our youngest students celebrate the color or pattern of the month and wear what's specified in the calendar listing above!

    Lunch Menu

    Soup: Creamy tomato
    Family style entree: Grilled cheese
    Salad bar and Sandwich/fruit/yogurt bar

    Bowling & Geocaching Middle School Field Trip

    All middle schoolers who are not going on the Darien Lake Field Trip will be going on their own field trip through Rochester for a day of exploration, math, science, lunch, and physics!

    Lower School Celebration of Learning

    You are invited to celebrate this year’s learning with our students in Kindergarten through 5th Grade at 1:45 p.m. on Monday, May 22nd. This is an opportunity for our students to share highlights and favorite learning engagements from this school year. The format is an open house, but please look for information from your child(ren)’s teachers for details. You are in for a treat! 

    Admin Oversight: Michelle Feiss
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    AC Students travel to France

    Experiential Learning opportunity  

    1-Purpose: to promote and expand understanding, friendship and international development by stimulating and supporting educational, professional and intercultural activities between Lycée Pierre-Marie Théas and Allendale Columbia school.
    2-Dates:
    1- Lycée P.M Théas in Montauban (Toulouse) France comes to AC April 15th to April 30th
    2-AC travels to Lycée P.M Théas Montauban France: May 13th till May 27th

    Coordinators: Daouda Camara and Jean Kasongo

    5th Grade Trip

    This year we will resume the tradition of our fifth grade class attending an overnight trip. We are very excited to further explore the fifth grade Project Based Learning unit on immigration and migration by visiting the Immigration Museum, Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty and the National Museum of the American Indian. This trip is the culminating experience for our students in Lower School and prepares them for their next step in Middle School.


    Admin Oversight: Michelle Feiss

    Lunch Menu

    Family style entree: Chicken fingers
    Vegetarian: Veggie nuggets
    Dessert: Italian ice
    Salad bar and Sandwich/fruit/yogurt bar

    Symposium of Learning

    CPC
    Students at AC will present their learning from the year to their Middle/Upper school classmates and parents across all divisions.

    Coordinator: Ann Marie Luce

    Fun-Fest II

    Athletic Fields
    Middle and Upper School Students will engage in a community building activity centered around collaborative games and competition.

    Admin Oversight: Garrison Knapp
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    AC Students travel to France

    Experiential Learning opportunity  

    1-Purpose: to promote and expand understanding, friendship and international development by stimulating and supporting educational, professional and intercultural activities between Lycée Pierre-Marie Théas and Allendale Columbia school.
    2-Dates:
    1- Lycée P.M Théas in Montauban (Toulouse) France comes to AC April 15th to April 30th
    2-AC travels to Lycée P.M Théas Montauban France: May 13th till May 27th

    Coordinators: Daouda Camara and Jean Kasongo

    5th Grade Trip

    This year we will resume the tradition of our fifth grade class attending an overnight trip. We are very excited to further explore the fifth grade Project Based Learning unit on immigration and migration by visiting the Immigration Museum, Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty and the National Museum of the American Indian. This trip is the culminating experience for our students in Lower School and prepares them for their next step in Middle School.


    Admin Oversight: Michelle Feiss

    Lunch Menu

    Soup: Potato corn chowder
    Family style entree: Turkey sub
    Vegetarian: Cheese sub
    Dessert: Cookie
    Salad bar and Sandwich/fruit/yogurt bar

    PACK Liaison Thank You Event

    Please join us Wednesday, May 24th from 5-7 p.m. in the AC Courtyard for drinks and light fare in recognition of the hard work and dedication you have shown this year as a member of PACK. Thank you for all your help and support of AC!

    Admin Oversight: Shelby Riter
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    AC Students travel to France

    Experiential Learning opportunity  

    1-Purpose: to promote and expand understanding, friendship and international development by stimulating and supporting educational, professional and intercultural activities between Lycée Pierre-Marie Théas and Allendale Columbia school.
    2-Dates:
    1- Lycée P.M Théas in Montauban (Toulouse) France comes to AC April 15th to April 30th
    2-AC travels to Lycée P.M Théas Montauban France: May 13th till May 27th

    Coordinators: Daouda Camara and Jean Kasongo

    Lunch Menu

    Soup: Chicken noodle
    Family style entree: Mexican skillet
    Vegetarian: Veggie skillet
    Salad bar and Sandwich/fruit/yogurt bar
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    AC Students travel to France

    Experiential Learning opportunity  

    1-Purpose: to promote and expand understanding, friendship and international development by stimulating and supporting educational, professional and intercultural activities between Lycée Pierre-Marie Théas and Allendale Columbia school.
    2-Dates:
    1- Lycée P.M Théas in Montauban (Toulouse) France comes to AC April 15th to April 30th
    2-AC travels to Lycée P.M Théas Montauban France: May 13th till May 27th

    Coordinators: Daouda Camara and Jean Kasongo

    Strawberry Breakfast (No School) Rainbow Room Open 10-6

    Courtyard
    Strawberry Breakfast is a long-standing Allendale Columbia tradition and features a short program honoring the seniors with dances, songs, and special ceremonies. This is followed by refreshments (including strawberries!) in the Dining Commons. All family members are invited to attend this event and many students are involved in the program. This year’s Strawberry Breakfast will take place in the AC courtyard from 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 26th. There are no classes on this day, so there will be no buses, attendance, or classes and students should leave campus after the event. Little School is open.

    Admin Oversight: Michelle Feiss/Tina Duver/Phil Schwartz
    Coordinator: Amanda Meldrum
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    AC Students travel to France

    Experiential Learning opportunity  

    1-Purpose: to promote and expand understanding, friendship and international development by stimulating and supporting educational, professional and intercultural activities between Lycée Pierre-Marie Théas and Allendale Columbia school.
    2-Dates:
    1- Lycée P.M Théas in Montauban (Toulouse) France comes to AC April 15th to April 30th
    2-AC travels to Lycée P.M Théas Montauban France: May 13th till May 27th

    Coordinators: Daouda Camara and Jean Kasongo
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    Memorial Day - Full School Closed

    Little School and Rainbow Room Closed
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    May Term

    Admin Oversight: Tina Duver/Phil Schwartz

    Lunch Menu

    Soup: Vegetable
    Family style entree: Cheese pizza
    Vegetarian: Garlic pizza
    Salad bar and Sandwich/fruit/yogurt bar
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    May Term

    Admin Oversight: Tina Duver/Phil Schwartz

    Lunch Menu

    Family style entree: Ham and Swiss croissant
    Vegetarian: Swiss croissant
    Salad bar and Sandwich/fruit/yogurt bar

    Middle and Upper School Spring Concert

    CPC
    Middle School and Upper School Instrumental and Choral students present their spring concert, culminating their work from the 2022-2023 school year.

    Admin Oversight: Phil Schwatz and Tina Duver
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