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8 | Y E L LOW S P R I N G S N EWS 2 O 2 1 – 2 2 S C HOO L G U I D E | THE ANTIOCH SCHOOL 1160 Corry St.; 937-767-7642 Contact: Nathan Summers, director nathan@antiochschool.org antiochschool.org The oldest democratic school in the United States, the Antioch School was founded in 1921 by Arthur Morgan, then president of Antioch College. In 1951, the School moved to its current setting, neigh- boring the Glen Helen nature preserve. The Antioch School is a place where child- hood is revered and children are encour- aged to pursue their innate curiosity wher- ever their abilities take them. An Antioch School education is based upon the ideals of respect, trust, challenge and choice. The school groups children into the Nurs- ery (3.5–5), Kindergarten (5–6), Younger Group (6–9) and Older Group (9–12). Antioch School provides an art and science program, formal music instruction, artists- in-residence, field trips and aftercare. The development of reading, writing and math- ematical abilities is emphasized. Social and self-discipline skills and the interaction of children as a means for self-definition and growth are deeply valued. Individualized instruction works two ways at the School: teacher-to-child and child-to-child. The chil- dren’s academic and creative growth and learning are ungraded. Standardized test- ing is restricted to the Older Group children. Unless the children request homework, it is not a part of the daily life of the school. An emphasis is placed on physical activity with children playing together on the school’s expansive grounds, swim- ming and skating field trips. Operations are led by a board of direc- tors, which includes parents, faculty members and a community member. The daily life of the school is facilitated by the school manager, Nathan Summers. Family involvement is vital to the school’s learn- ing environment. Because the Antioch School is small, group size and enrol lment numbers are limited. Applications are accepted throughout the year and financial aid is available for qualifying families. Visitors are always welcome. AUG 29 Opening of School Work Bee 9 a.m.–2 p.m. 31 Nursery and Kindergarten Room Meetings 31 Younger Group Room Meeting 6 p.m. Older Group Room Meeting 7 p.m. SEP 1 First Day of School 2 School Welcome Picnic 6—8 p.m. 6 Labor Day—School Closed 14 Faculty Panel/Orientation (mandatory for new families) 26 Anything on Wheels (raindate October 3) SEP. 27–OCT. 1 Annual Fund Pledge Week OCT 1 Grandfriend’s Day (dependent on volunteer help) 8 NO SCHOOL Conference day 15 NO SCHOOL Conference day NOV 5 Harvest Soup Supper (dependent on volunteer help) 23 Thanksgiving Feast (early dismissal) 24–26 NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving break DEC 8 Holiday Concert 17 Children’s Cookie Exchange DEC. 20 2021– JAN. 2, 2022 NO SCHOOL Winter Break JAN 3 SCHOOL RESUMES 17 NO SCHOOL Martin Luther King Day 21 NO SCHOOL Conference day 27 NO SCHOOL Conference day FEB 21–22 NO SCHOOL Presidents Day and Mid-Winter Break 25 2022–23 Intention Form and First Enrollment Deposit Due 27 Open House 28 SCHOOL RESUMES MAR 21–25 NO SCHOOL Spring Break 28 SCHOOL RESUMES APR 1 NO SCHOOL Conference day 8 NO SCHOOL Conference day 29–30 Older Group and Thirds Spring Musical (tentative) MAY 2 NO SCHOOL Faculty Planning Retreat (tentative) 10 2021–22 Contracts Due 16 2021–22 Final Enrollment Deposit Due 18 Annual Picnic and Graduation, 6–8 p.m. 27 Last day of school 28 Closing of School Work Bee, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Black Pug Bike Repair 937-206-0980 • BLACKPUGBIKES.COM AUTHORIZED DEALER for Bike Friday, Niner, Velo-Orange, Fatback, & other brands. PICK-UP & DELIVERY SERVICES OFFERED Minor repairs, tune-ups, wheel builds & overhauls. By appointment only.