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• Week of April 21

  MONDAY, APRIL 21
  

  • Break - No School

  
  TUESDAY, APRIL 22
  

  • Garden Party – Ms. Cruz’s Class
    • Time: 8:30–10:30 a.m.
    • Location: Ms. Cruz’s Garden

  • Deep Dive into the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
    • Time: 8:30–10:00 a.m.
    • Location: Wyly Performing Arts Center
    • Hosted by John Wells
    • Open to all parents that would like to learn more about the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma.

  
  WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23
  
  
  THURSDAY, APRIL 24
  

  • Earth Day Picnic & Campus Clean-Up (Students Only)
    • Time: 11:45 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
    • Location: The Nest (outside the Administration Building)
    • Students are invited to bring a no-waste lunch and gather for an Earth Day picnic followed by an optional campus clean-up. Please bring reusable containers, bottles, and utensils.

  
  FRIDAY, APRIL 25
  

  • International Festival
    • Time: 3:30–5:30 p.m.
    • Location: International Walkway of Flags
    • Embark on a journey around the world—right here on campus! This beloved tradition brings students and families together to celebrate international cultures through music, dress, and cuisine.
    • All families are welcome to attend and participate!
  • Important Note: All students must be picked up from carpool as usual before attending the festival. Students will not be released directly to the event and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

  
  SATURDAY, APRIL 26 
  

  • Spring Musical: The Music Man Jr. Performance
    • Presented by Alcuin Fine Arts
    • Time: 6:00 p.m.
    • Location: Wyly Performing Arts Center (Alcuin Campus)

  
  SUNDAY, APRIL 27 
  

  • Spring Musical: The Music Man Jr. Performance
    • Time: 2:00 p.m.
    • Location: Wyly Performing Arts Center  (Alcuin Campus)

  Join the Alcuin community for an evening of music, charm, and Broadway fun as students bring Meredith Willson’s The Music Man Jr. to life on stage. 

  
  Purchase tickets here!

   
  Questions? Contact Brad Spellicy at brad.spellicy@alcuinschool.org 
  
  

  
  UPCOMING EVENTS
  
  MONDAY, MAY 5 – FRIDAY, MAY 9

  • Literati Book Fair
    • Time: 7:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. daily
    • Location: Underhill Library
    • Students are invited to explore and shop a wide selection of books—just in time for summer reading! All purchases benefit the Alcuin Library.

  The online book fair is now open for early shopping: Browse and order here
  
  

  
  TUESDAY, MAY 6

  • Field Day
    • For students in Primary Extended Day through Upper School
    • Location: Alcuin Soccer Field

  
  WEDNESDAY, MAY 7

  • Mom’s Breakfast
    • Hosted by the Parents’ Club
    • Time: 7:00–8:15 a.m.
    • Location: International Walkway of Flags

  
  
  
  

• News from Nest April 21

  

  
  The Alcuin Community will dance the Shipoopi and revel in the excitement of the Wells Fargo Wagon coming to town when Alcuin School performs Meredith Willson’s The Music Man Jr.! The musical tells the story of charismatic con man Harold Hill, who galvanizes a stodgy, entertainment-starved Iowa town at the turn of the 20th century. Intending to fleece River City’s citizens with a false scheme to organize a student band, Hill's plans hit a sour note when he falls for Marian, the town librarian. With book, music, and lyrics by Meredith Willson, and story by Meredith Willson and Franklin Lacey, The Music Man Jr. is based on Meredith Willson’s The Music Man, which won eight Tony Awards.

   

  Alcuin Fine Arts will present the Broadway Junior production Meredith Willson’s The Music Man Jr. on April 26 at 6:00 p.m., and April 27 at 2:00 p.m. in the Wyly Performing Arts Center at Alcuin School.

   

  Purchase your tickets HERE 

   

  For questions or more information, please email Brad Spellicy at brad.spellicy@alcuinschool.org.

   

  Come join us for this beautiful story about how music can transform a person and a community!

   

  

   

  We’re excited to invite all students to join us for Alcuin’s Earth Day Picnic on Thursday, April 24 at 11:45 a.m. in The Nest, just outside the administration building. Let’s come together to celebrate our planet with a no-waste picnic, we encourage students to bring reusable items and help us reduce our footprint!

  
  After the picnic, we’ll roll up our sleeves for a campus clean-up from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. 

  
  Earth Day Activities by Level:

  • 🌿 Lower Elementary: Morning gardening sessions
    
    
  • 💧 Upper Elementary: Afternoon water conservation lessons 
    
    
  • 🌎 Primary & Middle School: Earth Day-themed lessons throughout the week

  
  We’re thrilled to announce Alcuin’s participation in the NexTrex Challenge! By collecting recyclable plastics, our community can help turn waste into something beautiful, a bench for our school. Details found here.

  
  Let’s celebrate Earth Day the Alcuin way, with community, care, and action.
  
  For questions or more information, please email Hannah Williams at hannah.williams@alcuinschool.org.

   

  

  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  

  

  
  
  

  

   

  The Athletic Department and Parents' Club are excited to welcome families for this fun, community-centered event! Parents are invited to attend during their child's 90-minute time slot to watch, socialize, or volunteer (see sign-up link below).

  • The first 60 minutes will feature inflatables, snacks, and treats
  • The final 30 minutes will include organized Field Day games led by Alcuin Athletics
  • Students will get wet and dirty — please plan accordingly

  Reminders for Families:
  

  • Students should wear a shirt and school-appropriate bottoms (swimsuits may be worn underneath)
  • Bring a towel and full change of clothes
  • Apply sunscreen before school
  • Upper Elementary students should report to their classroom first

  
  Volunteer Sign-Up: Field Day Volunteer Sign-Up
  
  Schedule by Division:
  

  • 8:15–9:45 a.m. – Upper Elementary
  • 9:45–11:15 a.m. – Lower Elementary
  • 11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. – Upper School
  • 12:30–2:00 p.m. – Primary Extended Day
  • 2:00–3:30 p.m. – Middle School

  All visitors must check in at the front office with a valid ID
  
  

  

  
  

  

  
  
  

  

   

  STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
  

   

  

  
  Congratulations to Daniela Villamil on earning State Runner-Up in Girls Tennis at the TAPPS State Tournament! Way to go, Daniela! 
  
  
  

  

   

  Congratulations to our Varsity Girls Golf team, crowned TAPPS 2A State Champions after finishing an incredible 16 strokes ahead of second place in the 36-hole tournament in Glen Rose, TX! Senior Adysn Schachtel led the charge by finishing in first place, earning the TAPPS 2A individual state title. Not only did Adysn win….she was 17 strokes ahead of the highest finishing, non-Alcuin golfer! If that isn’t enough, freshman Gigi Madole finished as the state runner-up! The girls team also received strong play from junior Talia Mayrosh, freshman Naomi Panhans, and freshman Raiyah Panchbhaya. It took the WHOLE team to achieve this amazing feat!
   
  The boys team was represented by seniors Jahan Syed and Ruston Kandyil. Jahan earned a medal with his 10th place finish!
   
  Our golfers were led by Head Coach Seth Sayler and Assistant Bill Marple.
  
  
  

  2025–2026 Upper School Student Council Announced 

  
  Congratulations to our newly elected Student Council officers for the 2025–2026 school year! We’re proud of all the candidates who demonstrated leadership, dedication, and initiative throughout the campaign.
  
  President: Drew Cushing
  Vice President: Spencer Smith
  Treasurer: Samuel Bashour
  Events Coordinator: Julianna Sanchez
  Community Service Coordinator: Talia Mayrosh
  Tech Coordinator: Toby Panhans
  Secretary: Lucy Owens
  
  Thank you to all students who participated and supported this important process.

  
  
  

  WEEKLY REMINDERS

  CAMPUS SECURITY 
  
  

  As part of our ongoing commitment to campus safety, all visitors are required to present a driver’s license when entering Alcuin School. If you do not have a driver’s license, a passport will be accepted.

   

  Thank you for helping us keep our campus secure. 

   

  STAY INFORMED: OPT-IN FOR TEXT MESSAGES 

  If you haven’t yet signed up to receive emergency text notifications from Alcuin School, please take a moment to do so. 

   

  Text YES to 79041 to ensure you receive important alerts and updates. 

   

  Contact: Elia Johnson (elia.johnson@alcuinschool.org) 

   

   

  
  

• Week of April 14

  MONDAY, APRIL 14 

  • Conference Day
    • No school for ADMT, 1/2 Day Toddler, and Primary students
    • MPC will be open for families who registered in advance

  • ERB Testing (Upper Elementary – Full Day)
    • Rooms 128 (Iyengar/Chase) and 131 (Bulgarelli/Babayemi)
    • Time: Begins at 8:30 a.m.
    • Location: Wyly Performing Arts Center
    • Students should bring a book, snack, water bottle, and lunch

  TUESDAY, APRIL 15 

  • ERB Testing (Upper Elementary – Half Day)
    • Rooms 128 (Iyengar/Chase) and 131 (Bulgarelli/Babayemi)
    • Time: Begins at 8:30 a.m.
    • Location: Wyly Performing Arts Center

  • Class Tea – Ms. Oliver’s Class
    • Time: 1:00–2:30 p.m.

  • Creativity, Activity, Service Project Clothing Drive  
    • Organized by Upper School students as part of their CAS project
    • Tuesday, April 16 – Tuesday, April 30
    • Location: Donation boxes available at all carpool entrances
    • Please consider donating gently used clothing to support Women for Change. All items will be sold at the May 10th “Celebrate Our Mothers for Others” event.  

  WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16 

  • ERB Testing (Upper Elementary – Full Day)
    • Rooms 127 (Simon/Roberts) and 132 (D’Hoostelaere/Navalta)
    • Time: Begins at 8:30 a.m.
    • Location: Wyly Performing Arts Center

  • Class Garden Party – Ms. Moore’s Class
    • Time: 10:30–11:15 a.m.
    • Location: Classroom Garde

  • DADYO Student Gathering (Dallas Area Diversity Youth Organization)
    • Time: 6:00–7:30 p.m.
    • Location: Alcuin School
    • Alcuin is proud to host this student-led evening of civil discourse and community-building alongside peers from schools across Dallas. Students will share a meal and participate in meaningful discussions on topics of their choosing in a supervised but student-centered environment.
      • Open to Upper School students  

  THURSDAY, APRIL 17 

  • ERB Testing (Upper Elementary – Half Day)
    • Rooms 127 (Simon/Roberts) and 132 (D’Hoostelaere/Navalta)
    • Time: Begins at 8:30 a.m.
    • Location: Wyly Performing Arts Center

  • Sophomore Parent Coffee
    • Time: 8:30–10:00 a.m.
    • Location: Room 3W (above the Library, behind the gym)
    • Hosted by Director of Upper School Ty Hathon  

  FRIDAY, APRIL 18 

  • No School – All Students
    • All divisions closed for the day 

   

  UPCOMING EVENTS 

  FRIDAY, APRIL 25

  • International Festival
    • Time: 3:30–5:30 p.m.
    • Location: International Walkway of Flags
    • Embark on a journey around the world—right here on campus! This beloved tradition brings students and families together to celebrate international cultures through music, dress, and cuisine.
      
      • All families are welcome to attend and participate!

  SATURDAY, APRIL 26 

  • Spring Musical: The Music Man Jr. Performance
    • Presented by Alcuin Fine Arts
    • Time: 6:00 p.m.
    • Location: Wyly Performing Arts Center (Alcuin Campus)

  SUNDAY, APRIL 27 

  • Spring Musical: The Music Man Jr. Performance
    • Time: 2:00 p.m.
    • Location: Wyly Performing Arts Center  (Alcuin Campus)

  • Join the Alcuin community for an evening of music, charm, and Broadway fun as students bring Meredith Willson’s The Music Man Jr. to life on stage. 

  Purchase tickets here

   

  Questions? Contact Brad Spellicy at brad.spellicy@alcuinschool.org 

   

  MONDAY, MAY 5 – FRIDAY, MAY 9

  • Literati Book Fair
    • Time: 7:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. daily
    • Location: Underhill Library
    • Students are invited to explore and shop a wide selection of books—just in time for summer reading! All purchases benefit the Alcuin Library.

  The online book fair is now open for early shopping: Browse and order here

• News from Nest April 14

  

   

  The Alcuin Community will dance the Shipoopi and revel in the excitement of the Wells Fargo Wagon coming to town when Alcuin School performs Meredith Willson’s The Music Man Jr.! The musical tells the story of charismatic con man Harold Hill, who galvanizes a stodgy, entertainment-starved Iowa town at the turn of the 20th century. Intending to fleece River City’s citizens with a false scheme to organize a student band, Hill's plans hit a sour note when he falls for Marian, the town librarian. With book, music, and lyrics by Meredith Willson, and story by Meredith Willson and Franklin Lacey, The Music Man Jr. is based on Meredith Willson’s The Music Man, which won eight Tony Awards.

   

  Alcuin Fine Arts will present the Broadway Junior production Meredith Willson’s The Music Man Jr. on April 26 at 6:00 p.m., and April 27 at 2:00 p.m. in the Wyly Performing Arts Center at Alcuin School.

   

  Purchase your tickets HERE 

   

  For questions or more information, please email Brad Spellicy at brad.spellicy@alcuinschool.org.

   

  Come join us for this beautiful story about how music can transform a person and a community!

   

   

  

   

  UPPER ELEMENTARY ERB TESTING – APRIL 14–17

  
  ERB testing for Upper Elementary students will take place from Monday, April 14 through Thursday, April 17. Testing begins promptly at 8:30 a.m. each day.

   

  Please ensure your child:

  • Arrives on time
  • Get a good night’s sleep and eats breakfast
  • Bring a book to read, snack, water bottle, and lunch

  Do not order Wholesome Foods on testing days, as delivery timing may disrupt the schedule.
  There are no make-up testing dates.

   

  Schedule Overview:

  • April 14 (Full Day) & April 15 (Half Day)
    Rooms 128 (Iyengar/Chase) and 131 (Bulgarelli/Babayemi)
    Conference Day for these classrooms is April 14
  • April 16 (Full Day) & April 17 (Half Day)
    Rooms 127 (Simon/Roberts) and 132 (D’Hoostelaere/Navalta)
    Conference Day for these classrooms is April 16

  Questions? Please contact Nadya Budhwani, Director of Upper Elementary, at nadya.budhwani@alcuinschool.org

   

   

  

   

  

   

  

   

  

   

  CAMPUS SECURITY REMINDER 

  As part of our ongoing commitment to campus safety, all visitors are required to present a driver’s license when entering Alcuin School. If you do not have a driver’s license, a passport will be accepted.

   

  Thank you for helping us keep our campus secure. 

   

  STAY INFORMED: OPT-IN FOR TEXT MESSAGES 

  If you haven’t yet signed up to receive emergency text notifications from Alcuin School, please take a moment to do so. 

   

  Text YES to 79041 to ensure you receive important alerts and updates. 

   

  Contact: Elia Johnson (elia.johnson@alcuinschool.org) 

   

  Alcuin ArtsFest Recap 

  The Fine Arts team extends our deepest thanks to the entire Alcuin community for your support of our Alcuin ArtsFest last week. This campus-wide celebration showcased the full breadth of our students’ artistic talents, and we are so proud of every performer and artist who shared their work. 

   

  Throughout the day, students in Upper School and Middle School presented a wide range of creative expressions—from theatrical performances and student films to live musical sets and visual art exhibitions. Our younger students were able to engage with these performances and artworks as audience members, sparking joyful conversations about creativity and connection. 

   

  One highlight was the Visual Arts Exhibition, which featured powerful work from MYP and DP Visual Arts students. A special thank you to our visiting adjudicator, Dr. Valerie Gillespie, a professional artist and curator, who offered invaluable feedback and encouragement to our student artists. 

   

  We are especially proud of our Diploma Program Visual Arts students, Adysn and Keira, who courageously presented their culminating portfolios to the school. Their ability to articulate complex themes—ranging from identity and mental health to human emotion and the natural world—exemplifies the power of art to foster empathy, reflection, and dialogue. 

   

  From theater and music to film and visual arts, this week reflected the vibrancy and diversity of Alcuin’s arts programming. Thank you for showing up, cheering on our students, and helping us make this a truly memorable event. 

   

  With gratitude, 
  Alcuin Fine Arts Faculty 

  PSAT 8/9 & PSAT 10 – TESTING REFLECTION 

  Last Friday morning, our 8th, 9th, and 10th graders took the PSAT on campus. This test serves as an important opportunity for students to practice standardized testing in preparation for future “higher stakes” assessments. 

   

  Despite a few hiccups along the way, our students showed adaptability and resilience throughout the experience—handling each moment with grace and focus. 

   

  Thank you to our faculty and staff for their support, and congratulations to our students for their positivity and perseverance! 

   

  Contact: Stevie Piehl (stevie.piehl@alcuinschool.org)