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Isle of Wight Academy March 2017 DAR Winners Mark Your Every year, the Daughters of Calendars the American Revolution (DAR) April 10-14 organization holds an essay contest nationwide. This year, Spring Break two of IWA's students were presented awards by the local Colonel William Allen Chapter. April 22 IWA Senior Alex Simmons won IWA Pig Feast the Good Citizenship award for 2:00 p.m. his essay on American Heritage. Seventh grader Bradley Davis

won an award for his essay on April 28 the Great Smoky Mountains. Prom and Mini Break Bradley's essay went on to win Day at both the DAR District and State levels. Congratulations on a job well done!

SUMMER CAMP Information about summer camps at IWA Miss IWA Crowned is starting to be posted on the website. Go to On Saturday, March 18th, IWA hosted the 48th annual Miss IWA pageant, A www. iwacademy.com to find out more Night of a Thousand Lights. Eleven girls in grades 8 - 12 competed for the Miss information. IWA title. The categories included interview, self-expression, evening gown, and a top 5 on stage question. The Self-Expression award was given to Michaela Noel (Senior). The People's Choice award was given to Hayley Stallings (Junior). Italian exchange student, Simona Popovic (Senior), was chosen as Miss Congeniality, voted on by the contestants. At the end of the night, after all of the judges scores had been tallied, Amanda Days (9th grader) was named 2nd Runner Up and Michaela Noel (Senior) was named 1st Runner Up. 9th Grader Sarah Wait was named Miss IWA 2017. Congratulations to all of the girls who participated! Charger Connection Page 2

High Schoolers Excel at Forensics

Isle of Wight Academy Novice Original Oratory Varsity Serious Poetry finished second in novice First Place – Savannah Ritter Second Place – Meredith sweepstakes competition at Webb the 2017 Association of Novice Storytelling Varsity Humorous Prose Virginia Academies Upper Second Place – Quinn School Forensics Hooper Second Place – Alex Competition recently at Simmons Amelia Academy. Novice Humorous Prose Varsity Sight Reading The Chargers also finished Third Place – Ava Napier Third Place – Emily Wilda third among seven schools Second Place – Caroline in the varsity sweepstakes, Prescott First Place – Jana determined by points Nelhuebel Novice Dual Oral earned by student winners Interpretation Varsity Dual Oral in individual and duo Interpretation categories at the annual First Place – Sydney Grimes competition. IWA and Mackenzie Wooten First Place – Karl Palenkas individual winners were: and Abigail Hickman

Back Row: Caroline Prescott, Jana Nelhuebel, Quinn Hooper, Sydney Grimes, Mackenzie Wooten, Alex Simmons, Karl Palenkas. Front Row: Ava Napier, Savannah Ritter, Emily Wilda, Abigail Hickman

RAK PACK Spring Food Drive from April 1 – 25 March of Dimes Fund Raiser April 3 – 24 March 2017 Page 3 Student Leadership Graduates

Recently several Isle of Wight on the local and state level. Academy Juniors graduated Students work in groups with from the Isle of Wight- students from other school Smithfield -Windsor’s on a yearlong project which Chamber of Commerce's they present at their Student Leadership Institute. graduation. Congratulations Students apply to the to Jana Nelhuelbel , Madison program during their Junior Wells, Jered, Dashiell, Colton year and attend sessions Heard, and Kevin Jurewicz each month which relate to for successful completion of leadership in business and this program.

Little Free Library in Smithfield

Isle of Wight Academy students recently installed a Little Free Library they constructed near Hayden’s Lane in Smithfield. The students who sponsored this Library are: Kendall Parsons, Alex Simmons, Zeph Kelly, Becky Milburn, Amber Edwards, Peyton Baylous and Willie Keyt. What is a Little Free Library? A Little Free Library is a collection of books that is constantly changing and donated and shared by people of all ages and backgrounds. They may be located in coffee shops, near restaurants, or in community centers. For more information visit littlefreelibrary.org.

Shop at Farm Fresh Food and Pharmacy to help our school earn free classroom equipment! Through May 31, 2017, each time you shop at Farm Fresh, and scan our school’s 1/2/3/4 for the Community key tag, our school will earn points towards free classroom equipment. If you need a key tag, please contact the Front Office or the Library. Charger Connection Page 4

Traveling to Canada

The French Classes of Isle of Wight Academy and Southampton Academy travelled together to Quebec, Canada. They visited Montreal, Quebec and Quebec City, Quebec. They enjoyed sight- seeing in Old Montreal, and visiting the Olympic Stadium, the Biodome, and the Botanical in Gardens. On their way to Quebec City they stopped at a Sugar Shack and learned how Maple Syrup is made as well as speaking French and eating French food. In Quebec City, they toured the Citadel, the only French military installation in North America, and the walled City of Quebec. They also took a boat ride on the Frozen St. Lawrence river. It was COLD, the temperatures were in the single digits!!

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Baines Plays in All-Star Classic Isle of Wight Academy’s new toys for local personally select toys Jordan Baines scored 3 children who may not for their children so that points in the Joy Fund receive a single toy no child in the Hampton All-Star Classic at during the holiday Roads area goes without Virginia Wesleyan season, according to a a gift. All administrative College. Pilot Media web page. expenses are paid for by Baines, a senior, was In partnership with The The Virginian-Pilot; all part of a Hampton Salvation Army, local Joy Fund proceeds Roads private school all- families in need are purchase toys for star team that won its identified and invited to children. contest 80-78 versus local public school all- stars. He connected on a three-point shot in the fourth quarter. The Virginian-Pilot Joy Fund is a non-profit organization that raises funds from the community to purchase

Spanish Honor Society Inductees

Congratulations to the following students for being inducted into the Spanish Honor Society this month: Ryan Boyce, Connor Capwell, Bryn Geiger, Hunter Hayden, Austin Heard, Noah Hendricks, Kristin Irwin, Taylor Jernigan, Lauren Jones, Caitlyn Kinsey, Michael Laskey, Jacob McCrary, Autumn Moody, Olivia Newman, Noelle Ober, Cameron Riblet, Savannah Ritter, Madison Rountree, Josh Savage, Conner Soady, Alex Stidham, Natalie Summerlin, Ethan Sylvia, Mackenzie Wooten, and Karl Yohn. Charger Connection Page 6

Spanish Classes' Trip to

A group consisting of Spanish students and parents traveled to Puerto Rico during the IWA mini break. Their itinerary was a busy one, visiting three towns (Rio Grande, Fajardo, Luquillo) and two cities (San Juan, Ponce) in five days. This is the second time that Sra. Rodríguez and Sra. Castillo chaperoned a group to this beautiful island.

After landing in San Juan, they quickly got acquainted with Puerto Rico’s historic capital city while on a bus tour around the city, stopping for a few minutes at the port of San Juan. The next day, the group headed to Old San Juan where they visited El Morro Fortress, Plaza San José, Plaza de Colón, La Fortaleza (the Governor's mansion), Capilla del Cristo, the San Juan Cathedral, and other historical and touristic places.

They started their third day at El Yunque in Rio Grande, the only tropical rain forest in the U.S. Forest Service, where some of them waded at the La Mina Waterfall. They also stopped at La Coca Waterfall for a photo opportunity, and climbed the Yokahu Observation Tower for a panoramic view of the rainforest. The next stop was Los Kioskos de Luquillo for some authentic Puerto Rican food and frituras (fritters/fried food). Then, the group headed to Luquillo Beach with its beautiful turquoise and calm waters. After dinner,they went to the Bioluminescent Bay in Fajardo for a kayak trip through the mangroves in the dark and then into the lagoon to experience this natural phenomenon.

The next day they traveled to Ponce, Puerto Rico’s second largest city. Their first stop was El Vigia, where they enjoyed a beautiful panoramic view of the city, strolled through the Japanese Garden, and visited the Serralles Castle. They continued to Ponce, to Plaza Las Delicias, and its beautiful fountain. There, they visited El , the first fire station on the island, now a museum. After lunch, they stepped back in time at Indigenous Ceremonial Park. They ended the day with a visit to the Ponce Museum of Art and La Guancha (Ponce’s boardwalk overlooking the Caribbean Sea).

On the last day, Sra. Castillo took some of the members of the group to watch the sunrise, before heading back to Virginia. It was a hectic trip, but a great experience for all.

"All of us were lucky because most kids our age don't have the chance to do what we did." Elizabeth Queen (Sophomore, Spanish 3)

"I had an amazing time and I made some great memories." Hanna McMillen (Freshman, Spanish 2). Charger Connection Page 7

My favorite parts of the Puerto Rico trip were going to the beach and the waterfall." Jed Davies (Freshman, Spanish 2)

"I loved seeing pictures from my textbook come to life when I was exploring Puerto Rico." Haley A. Redmond (Sophomore, Spanish 3)

"The Puerto Rico trip was a very culture-filled experience." Noelle Ober (Sophomore, Spanish 3)

Charger Connection Page 8 2017 Science Fair Winners 5th Grade 6th Grade 1st Place- The Sinkers 1st Place: “Does Mass Affect the Time it Takes an Object to Fall?” Ashley Bryant Taylor Boutin Cooper Goss Adia Menna Ian Mallaby Alex Holt

Liam Shughrou 2nd Place- The Illusionists

Cole Atwood 2nd Place: “The Effect of Airplane Design on Jess Francavilla Distance Traveled and Glide Time” Logan St. Claire Claire Askew Grace Hargrave 3rd Place- The Cleaning Agents Maddox Robertson Laine Magrisi Will Blair Nora Pye 3rd Place: “The Effect of Different Materials on the Lincoln Stevens Amount of Cracks in the Egg” Jenna Willette Elizabeth McDermott

Hannah McClain Honorable Mention #1-The Fruity Five Rylee Robertson Dylan Donnely Kenzie Clinton Kate Holland

Bryce Rose Honorable Mention #1: “The Effects of Antacids Owen Saunders on the pH of Vinegar” Alex Wilson Macy Hooper Claire Lee

Honorable Mention #2- The Fire Flies Payton Wright Brandon Stuck Emma Young

Aidan Miller Honorable Mention #2: “How Do Different Cooper Trapkin Environments Affect White Bread?” Mya Tamantini Max Adams Mia Montague Honorable Mention #3- Metallica Reagan Robertson Morgan Kinsey Graham Rountree Mallory Johnson

Adam Stidham Charger Connection Page 9 Crazy Socks for Down’s Syndrome Awareness

Thank you so much for supporting Down’s Syndrome Awareness Day by wearing your CRAZY SOCKS!! The IWA Key Club sponsored this event along with a Bake Sale to help raise money and awareness for a local group- Smithfield Hands & Hearts. This group provides support and activities for adults with special abilities in our community. Kristin Wilda, the mother of one of our students started this wonderful program. She came to a Key Club lunch meeting and we are proud of the support that was shown. Check out her website at [email protected]

St. Patrick’s Day Party Fun

The Key Club held a St. Patrick’s Day Party on March 16th at Magnolia Manner in Smithfield. Students bought and served refreshments to the residents and enjoyed talking with them.

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