Daily Announcements from Williston Northampton

Head’s Snow Day on Tuesday

Dear Williston Northampton Students and Employees,

It looks like the Northeaster of 2015 is right on track to turn Easthampton and Williston Northampton School into a winter wonderland.  Tuesday will be a special Head’s Snow Day where all classes and school activities are cancelled.  Additionally, all offices will be closed.   It will be a time to relax, dig out, and build snow castles, “snofas”, and other safe snow activities (perfect time as well to read Mr. Tracy Kidder’s book, Strength in What Remains!).

With so much snow predicted to fall so fast, the roads and walkways will be a mess and most stores in town will be closed.  If we really get the predicted one to two feet of snow, even our incredible Physical Plant folks will be maxed out.   We’re expecting high winds as well, so our goal is to remain indoors as much as possible.

Students and faculty should look for and pay attention to emails from Ms. Noble which will announce special activities, times of meals, and other pertinent information.  Employees will receive emails with more specific information from supervisors.

Let’s stay safe, be smart, and “do good well.”

Hail to Williston Northampton,

Mr.Hill

PS:  As the storm progresses we will keep you informed regarding any possible cancellations or delays beyond Tuesday.

Afternoon Program Changes for Jan. 26

With the snow storm fast approaching we have adjusted TODAY’s Afternoon Program schedule.  Here it is:

Varsity Boys Hockey              3:30-4:50 p.m.
Varsity Girls Hockey              5:00-6:20 p.m.

Varsity Boys Basketball         3:30-5:00 p.m.
Varsity Girls Basketball         3:30-5:00 p.m.

Girls Squash                          3:20 – 4:30 p.m. (court time) – Lower level day students are excused in squash to go home
Boys Squash                          4:30 – 5:40 p.m. (court time) – Lower level day students are excused in squash to go home

All other programs:               3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Thank you.  Be safe!

Mark T. Conroy
Director of Athletics

Pink in the Rink on Jan. 31

Hi All,

The Girls hockey team will be hosting Hotchkiss on this Saturday, January 31 for our 4th Annual Pink in the Rink event.  Last year we raised over $1,200 and we hope to do the same this year.  All the funds will be going to the Avon Breast Cancer Foundation.  We will have a raffle with many exciting items such as a signed Bruins picture, gift cards to Riffs, Tandem, and many other local establishments.  However, this event doesn’t happen without your help!  We are looking for some people that would be willing to bake something yummy for our bake sale.  We are also looking for a few volunteers to help run the card reader and bake sale. Please let me know if you are willing to helping out and thank you for considering.  We hope that many of you will wear all the pink you own and come out for the event to support our efforts!

Thank you,
Christa and the Girls Hockey team

Field Trip to Hartford Stage on Jan. 30

On January 30, 15 students will take a trip to Hartford Stage in Hartford, Connecticut. The students, who are in Acting II and Play Production, will leave at 6:30 p.m. to see a production of “Private Lives” by Noel Coward, directed by Tony Award-winning director, Darko Tresnjak. If you have questions or concerns please contact Emily Ditkovski or Charles Raffetto.

These are some of the 15 students acting and directing students who went to see Private Lives at Hartford Stage on Friday night. We had an amazing time! Thanks to Mr. Harper who joined us! Photo and caption by Emily B. Ditkovski
These are some of the 15 students acting and directing students who went to see Private Lives at Hartford Stage on Friday night. We had an amazing time! Thanks to Mr. Harper who joined us! Photo and caption by Emily B. Ditkovski

Field Trip to Museum of Fine Arts, Boston on Feb. 12

On February 12, students from the Honors Latin IV and AP Latin will enhance their study of Graeco-Roman culture, history and literature by visiting the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston for a guided tour and individual research.  Browsing the museum’s world class antiquities collection will give students the chance to examine representations of the myths, historical figures and daily life objects about which they have been reading in Latin, as well as to explore the influence Greek and Roman culture have had on western art through the centuries.

This field trip, which will take place from 7:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., is required for students who are enrolled in AP Latin and Honors Latin IV.  If you have questions or concerns please contact Beatrice Cody.

AP and Honors Latin IV students enjoyed a field trip to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston Thursday, where we had the chance to see a number of famous classical art works up close--including this colossal statue of the goddess Juno!
AP and Honors Latin IV students enjoyed a field trip to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston Thursday, where we had the chance to see a number of famous classical art works up close–including this colossal statue of the goddess Juno!

French Trip to Quebec on Feb. 5

Nine French students will explore Quebec, Canada during a long weekend from Thursday, February 5 to Monday, February 9. French teachers Adeleen Brown and Sue Michalski will oversee the trip, which will coincide with Quebec’s Winter Carnival.

This is a wonderful opportunity for students to attend an event related to their course enrollment. The event is optional for students. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Ms. Brown or Ms. Michalski.

Weekend Activites Jan. 24-25

January 24-25

Off-Campus Trips meet faculty at the Schoolhouse

 Welcome Trustees. Stop and say “hi” to our board members.

Saturday, January 24

  • Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Hotchkiss 5 p.m.
  • Open Gym 7-10:45 p.m.
  • Open Reed showing Transformers: Darkness of Moon 7:15-10:50 p.m.
  • Springfield Symphony Orchestra Mendelssohn and Beethoven 6:30 p.m., Van 9
  • Northampton Shuttle 7:15-10:45 p.m., Mini Bus 3
  • Wildcat Wonderland on Williston Pond 8-10 p.m.

o   Music, ice skating, hot cocoa, grilling, can jams.

Sunday, January 25

  • Open Reed NBA on big screen with pizza and wings 1-5 p.m.

o   Heat vs. Bulls 1 p.m., Thunder vs. Cavs 3:30 p.m.

  • Open Gym 1:15-5:15 p.m.
  • Holyoke Mall Shuttles 1-5 p.m. Mini Bus 3
  • Northampton Shuttle 1-5 p.m. Mini Bus 4