News and Announcements
Enter a world of pure imagination: Wonka cast set to take the stage ––Fans of Roald Dahl’s novel, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, most vividly remember the mysterious character of Wonka, a reclusive candy business owner who re-opens the factory to several lucky children who get to see and taste whangdoodle creations.
To children who often long for the sweet taste of candy, the idea of visiting a factory like Wonka’s is the stuff of dreams. After all, every child fantasizes about a shopping spree in a candy store. Right?
On the surface, it would seem that the moral of the 2017 Middle School play, Willy Wonka, Jr., (words and music by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley), are that good children receive rewards and bad children face the consequences. Roald Dahl’s original story is a condemnation of many things including bad parenting, gum-chewing, overeating and greediness.
We are happy to admit you to the Factory to see Willy Wonka, Jr at 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 23 or at a Pre-K–5 showing at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb 24 or Monday, Feb 27 at 2:05 p.m. for a final viewing for Grades 6–8. Join the Wonka Company and enjoy a scrumdiddlyumptious treat!
Mark your calendar for Whose Game is it Anyway? Thursday, March 2 at 4 p.m. in Straus Library. The pressure to perform in the sports arena has increased dramatically over the past decade. Coaches at the youth and high school levels are increasingly under scrutiny, while parents look for the next great program to prepare their children for college scholarships. How do we come together to help young athletes perform to their best ability? How can sports and the right approach develop strong character in our children?
Dr. Richard D. Ginsburg is an author, sports psychologist and sport psychology consultant for a variety of professional and college-level sports teams, including lacrosse, soccer, water polo and ice hockey at Harvard, and the Boston Red Sox.
Congratulations to the students in grades 6-8 take who took part in Mathcounts last Saturday at the Sage School in Foxborough. Mathcounts is a nationwide middle school mathematics competition held in various places in the United States. Founding sponsors include the CNA Foundation, the National Society of Professional Engineers, and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
The Milton Academy Bookstore recently received a shipment of youth clothing! If your child wears youth clothing and you haven’t made a trip to the bookstore recently, now is a great time. The bookstore is located in the lower level of the Schwartz Student Center (the glass building on Centre Street near Randolph Avenue). The bookstore is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The Week Ahead
No Classes in Observance of Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 20––When classes resume on Tuesday, we will follow a Monday schedule.
Production Week for Wonka, Tuesday, February 21-Friday, February 24––Students involved with the play will have extended hours of rehearsal. Families of cast and crew should consult communication from Ms. Simon.
Wonka Opening Night, Thursday, February 23, 7 p.m., Thacher.
Wonka production for Lower School, Friday, February 24, 10 a.m., Thacher.
Winter Season Nobles Day, Friday, February 24––The Ice Hockey, Squash, and Girls’ and Boys’ Blue Basketball teams will play at Nobles on Friday afternoon. Check the website for game times and locations.
Add These Dates to Your Calendar
March 2––Dr. Richard Ginsburg, author of Whose Game Is It Anyway? Dr. Ginsburg will speak to students in Thacher during the athletic period and to parents from 4-5:30 p.m. in Straus Library.
March 3 ––Parent, Faculty & Staff Spring Social
March 7––Grade 8 Congressional Focus Day
March 9––3 p.m. dismissal for Spring Vacation
March 27––Faculty Professional Day; No Classes
March 28––Classes Resume; Tuesday Schedule