2011-2012


 * Academy Goal for the Year:**


 * //Building cross-curricular lessons within the academy//
 * //Creating and building community within the academy// //(for students and teachers)//


 * October 14, 2011**

Concerns about "Stellar Student"
 * What is the goal?
 * "Stellar" or "Student of the Month" ????
 * Menu of awards possible? - most improved, etc.
 * Hard to do as an academy - we don't always know the students personally
 * Each teacher who nominates often appreciates the students for who they are as individuals and their own interactions with the students


 * November 2, 2011**


 * Discussed new format for reporting minutes
 * Showcased the new "project" feature on wikispaces
 * Teachers worked in small groups for collaborative/cross-curricular lessons (goal for the year)


 * November 9, 2011**
 * Discussed format for stellar student award
 * Mr. Eisner discussed the Academy Fair information


 * November 17, 2011**
 * Academy Fair format and suggestions
 * Resistance Training will set up a station in SWA 400
 * Culinary will prepare foods for tasting and do a video demonstration
 * Students will be able to view the preschool via the two-way mirror
 * Anatomy will set up a station in the SWA 400 to demonstrate brain functions
 * Door prizes have not been finalized, but suggestions were made that included
 * gift certificates for cooking classes, gym membership, etc
 * will contact Linda Tross to discuss the possibility of purchasing vouchers from the Community Education classes that are offered.


 * December 1, 2011**
 * Finalized door prizes for Academy Fair
 * chef's hat and apron
 * stethoscope
 * stability ball and yoga mat
 * gift card to Books A Million
 * Update on activities for Academy Fair
 * demo on resistance training (boys and girls)
 * pre-school viewing via the two-way mirror
 * Culinary foods: granola bars w/ chocolate/crasins
 * brain games from anatomy/psychology
 * Law explorers will talk