ACL News

Mt. Greylock Moments!

2008-10-19T14:17:00.001-07:00

Corn Maze 2008

2008-10-17T05:50:00.000-07:00

We are once again heading to Liberty Ridge Farm for their annual corn maze. This year's theme is the upcoming presidential elections. For the last several years students have enjoyed negotiating the maze, checking out the wonderful fall views, riding the wagon to the pumpkin patch, racing each other in the giant 'gerbil wheels', sliding down the 80' underground chute, and, of course, visiting the snack bar. There are many other things to do at the farm, including some new attractions this year. The date of the corn maze trip is Friday, October 24th. Students may ride in and return home on their regular busses. We will leave the school at 9am and return by 3pm. The cost is $8. The Liberty Ridge website is: http://www.libertyridgefarmmaze.com/index.html

Hiking Mt. Greylock

2008-10-17T05:36:00.000-07:00

ACL High School students are leaving the school at 8:30am and heading for Mt. Greylock in Massachusetts for a day of hiking and fun. This guided hike will take all day. Students should return to the base of the mountain by 4:30pm or later. Pack a lunch, plenty of water, and bring warm clothes and a camera!

More Apple Images

2008-10-07T04:45:00.001-07:00

Apple Picking/Pie Baking

2008-10-07T04:35:00.000-07:00

Each year ACL students pick apples and bake pies for the Jacob's Well soup kitchen at Calvary Assembly of God Church in Stottville. Yonder Farms in Kinderhook donates the apples. This year was the easiest picking ever since the trees were so hail damaged from a spring storm that they are not being picked for sale. Students, parents, and staff spent the day picking, paring, slicing, mixing, baking - and, of course, eating! In the end we sent about three dozen pies to the soup kitchen, and also made some applesauce to be enjoyed at our Thanksgiving Feast (the day before the Thanksgiving break). Many thanks to Yonder Farms for the blessing of the apples!

Welcome Back Picnic!

2008-09-22T12:37:00.001-07:00

Friday, September 5th: Students, parents, teachers, and friends started the year off with fun and fellowship at Schodack Island State Park. We hiked the trails, enjoyed the bike paths, played volleyball, tested the kayaks, ate hot dogs and burgers, and even took a plunge in the Hudson River! What a great facility, just 15 minutes from the school!

SAT Prep Class

2008-09-11T08:18:00.000-07:00

Friday, September 12th: ACL will hold an SAT Prep Class from 9am to noon. The focus will be on strategies and advice to improve your scores, especially for those Senior taking the October 4th test (last test before early college applications!). Homeschoolers are welcome to join us; please call the school and let us know you are coming.

New York City Trip

2008-09-11T08:05:00.000-07:00

Friday, September 19th: ACL students will travel to the city in two groups - one group will accompany Mrs. Weaver to the Metropolitan Museum and several art galleries. The second group is heading for the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Ground Zero, and Wall Street, finishing up at the South Street Seaport with food and shopping. Plans are to leave ACL at 8am, catch Metro North in White Plains, and take the subway to our destinations. Expected return to the school is 8pm.

College Essay Seminar

2008-09-11T07:58:00.000-07:00

Thursday, September 11th at 7pm: Author Alan Gelb will speak on how to craft a winning college essay. Mr. Gelb is the author of "Conquering the College Admissions Essay in 10 Steps". High school students and their parents are welcome to attend.