The seventh-grade trip to Camp Pathfinder for the 2022–2023 school year is scheduled from Tuesday, September 27 through Saturday, October 1. The chaperones this year are Becky Benchik-Watson, Seth Hopkins, and Aaron Shepard. Students will leave Allendale Columbia early on the morning of Tuesday, September 27 and return on the evening of Saturday, October 1. At Camp Pathfinder, the students will participate in outdoor education activities supervised by the camp’s trained staff. The camp is owned and operated by AC alumnus Mike Sladden (’76). Camp Pathfinder is remote and rustic, and is located on Pathfinder Island in Algonquin Park’s Source Lake, approximately forty minutes from Huntsville, Ontario. You can visit Camp Pathfinder’s website at www.camppathfinder.com to learn more about the camp and its facilities.
This will be a dress down day. Every AC student in grades 1-12 will be assigned to the Blue Team or the White Team and should dress in their team color that day. (Team color assignments will be shared with families closer to Homecoming Weekend.) Students in grades 1-12 will then enjoy a fun-filled field day, and our Little School, AC3s, Pre-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten students will come out and cheer on both the blue and white teams! Please be sure students wear sneakers on this day.
On Saturday, October 8th, we invite all AC families and friends to join us for Homecoming! This year's Homecoming will include food trucks, HAC soccer & volleyball, bounce houses, games, and more! Activities will begin at noon, and all AC students are encouraged to participate in our opening grade-level parade! This year we will also host a special tribute to AC History Teacher, Ted Hunt, to celebrate his 40th at AC! Keep an eye out for the full schedule of events in early October!
T-SHIRTS & SPIRIT WEAR Gear up for Homecoming and wear your favorite AC or blue and white attire! If you want to purchase AC spirit wear, you can do so ahead of time at our online school store or make your purchases in-person at the Wolf Den the day of Homecoming.
HOMECOMING WRISTBANDS & RAFFLE TICKETS Wristbands for the festivities on October 8th (including bounce houses, inflatable games, pumpkin painting, and more!) are available for purchase before and during Homecoming! The cost is $5.00 for unlimited use of activities offered at Homecoming. Save time and jump the line by purchasing your wristbands now or wait and purchase at the door from the Wolf Den.
Raffle tickets will also be available for a chance to win some great prizes on Saturday. The cost will be $20.00 for 10 chances to win!
Please join us for a special tribute to AC History Teacher, Ted Hunt, to celebrate his 40th year at AC! Be sure to swing by the alumni tent at Homecoming, between 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, October 8th, to help us commemorate this incredible milestone. This celebration is FREE! [RSVP NOW]
Can't make it? No worries! You can still join in the fun by making a donation to AC in his honor or by submitting a special message, memory, story to be shared with him using the RSVP link above.
10th and 11th graders will take the PreACT and PSAT/NMSQT, respectively. The tests include approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes of actual testing time, in addition to one hour for breaks and administrative tasks. Students should come prepared with #2 pencils, an approved calculator with fresh batteries (ACT and SAT approved calculators) and snacks and water (no nuts!) Testing will run from 8:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; students may stay for lunch (12:45 p.m.) or sign out with permission.
10th and 11th graders will take the PreACT and PSAT/NMSQT, respectively. The tests include approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes of actual testing time, in addition to one hour for breaks and administrative tasks. Students should come prepared with #2 pencils, an approved calculator with fresh batteries (ACT and SAT approved calculators) and snacks and water (no nuts!) Testing will run from 8:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; students may stay for lunch (12:45 p.m.) or sign out with permission.
12th graders either pre-registered to take the SAT School Day on campus or are working on their college applications at home. Students who are testing should come prepared with #2 pencils, an approved calculator with fresh batteries (SAT approved calculators) and snacks and water (no nuts!). Testing will run from 8:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; students may stay for lunch (12:45 p.m.) or sign out with permission.
Soup: Chicken rice Family style entree: Sloppy joe on a bun Vegetarian: Black bean veggie burger Dessert: Cookie Salad bar and Sandwich/fruit/yogurt bar
This event is an opportunity for you to meet your child(ren’s) teacher(s), and to find out more about AC’s programs at each grade level. Specialist teachers and our Student Support Team will also be available in the Dining Commons to share more about the exciting programs they offer throughout the year too!
Soup: Butternut squash bisque Family style entree: Marinated chicken w/couscous Vegetarian: Portabella mushroom w/couscous Salad bar and Sandwich/fruit/yogurt bar
Every year, each Upper School class chooses a topic and speakers, researches the issue, and presents a “forum” to the student body during an assembly. The forums are observed by our guest panelists, including board members, alums, and former trustees. Participating students are judged on timeliness, appropriateness, thoroughness, and quality of presentation.
Soup: Chicken rice Family style entree: Belgian waffles w/turkey sausage Vegetarian: Belgian waffles w/out sausage Salad bar and Sandwich/fruit/yogurt bar
Soup: Curried wild rice and squash Family style entree: Macaroni and cheese Vegetarian: Plain noodles Dessert: Blond brownie Salad bar and Sandwich/fruit/yogurt bar
Come dressed in your best costume and dance the night away. All Western New York chapters will be in attendance. This event is open to all ages. Register here.
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!
Soup: Vegetable minestrone Family style entree: Chicken fingers Vegetarian: Veggie “Chik” nuggets Dessert: Worms in dirt Salad bar and Sandwich/fruit/yogurt bar
At Allendale Columbia, we prepare students for the world they will inherit. In our trusting and responsive environment, students in nursery through grade 12 grow in confidence and develop scholastic independence.