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  • Apr
    1

    National Volunteer Month

    National Volunteer month in the United States takes place in the month of April. This month is dedicated to honoring all of the volunteers in our communities as well as encouraging volunteerism throughout the month.
  • Earth Month

    April showers bring May flowers, and May brings final exams. More than simply marking the end of classes, April also is Earth Month! Dating back to 1970, both Earth Month and Earth Day have become times when we focus our energies on our environment and the things that we can do to make it better.
  • Autism Awareness Month

    April is World Autism Month, dedicated to increasing awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorder. Autism Society, the nation’s leading grassroots autism organization, launched the observance month to “promote autism awareness, inclusion and self-determination for all, and assure that each person with ASD is provided the opportunity to achieve the highest possible quality of life.” The theme for their April 2020 campaign is #CelebrateDifferences.
  • Heritages Awareness Month

    Arab-American
    National Arab Heritage Month takes place in April. It celebrates the Arab American heritage and culture and pays tribute to the contributions of Arab Americans. History Beginning in the '90s, Arab American heritage was celebrated sporadically in various states, primarily in school districts.

    Scottish-American
    April is Scottish American Heritage Month. Almost 30 million U.S. citizen claim Scottish or Scottish-Irish heritage. Although there are many national and local events to celebrate Scottish American Heritage Month, Tartan Day is a day carved out for an
    annual celebration of Scottish culture and values. On April 6, 1320 the Declaration of Arbroath was signed. Tartan Days are celebrated with parades with signature pipe bands and Highland dancing. On April 6, 1998, the United States recognized Tartan
    Day. Approximately 6 million people in the United States claim to have Scottish ancestry. National Tartan Day was designated to be recognized annually on April 6th by the United States House of Representatives on March 9, 2005. On April 4, 2008, April 6th was proclaimed as National Tartan Day by President George W. Bush.
  • Celebrate Diversity Month

    April is Celebrate Diversity Month, started in 2004 to recognize and honor the diversity surrounding us all. By celebrating differences and similarities during this month, organizers hope that people will get a deeper understanding of each other.
  • Start of Spring Dress Code

    Please refer to each division's Dress Code for details.
  • Apr
    2

    World Autism Day

    The fourteenth annual World Autism Awareness Day is April 2, 2021.
    Joined by the international community, hundreds of thousands of landmarks, buildings, homes and communities around the world come together on April 2, Autism Awareness Day, to Light It Up Blue in recognition of people with autism and those who love and support them.
    Autism-friendly events and educational activities take place all month, aiming to increase understanding and acceptance of people with autism, foster worldwide support and inspire a kinder, more inclusive world. 
    Join us for World Autism Awareness Month to help us spread kindness and autism awareness!
  • Apr
    3

    Astle Lecture: Speaker Charlie Pellerin '62

    Location: Price Auditorium
     
  • Head of School Reception Featuring The Astle Lecturer

    Location: Price Auditorium
  • Apr
    4
  • APA: Teel Campus Meeting

    Location: Alumni House
    Please see The Binnacle or APA Tile for more information.
  • MS 6th Grade Scavenger Hunt

  • Apr
    5

    ACT on Campus

    The on campus administration of the ACT is for Severn juniors only. Please see the Binnacle and look for emails from College Counseling regarding registration.
  • Apr
    7

    International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Rwanda Genocide

    April 7, 2004 was recognized as an international observance the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Rwandan genocide by the United Nations. Commemorative events were held in several major cities including Kigali, Rwanda; New York City, United States; Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania; and Geneva, Switzerland.
  • Apr
    8
  • Spirit Day

    Spirit Day is an annual LGBTQ awareness day observed on the third Thursday in October. Started in 2010 by Canadian teenager Brittany McMillan, it was initially created in response to a rash of widely publicized bullying-related suicides of gay school students in 2010, including that of Tyler Clementi.
  • Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah)

    The internationally recognized date for Holocaust Remembrance Day corresponds to the 27th day of Nisan on the Hebrew calendar. It marks the anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising.
    In Hebrew, Holocaust Remembrance Day is called Yom Hashoah. When the actual date of Yom Hashoah falls on a Friday, the state of Israel observes Yom Hashoah on the preceding Thursday. When it falls on a Sunday, Yom Hashoah is observed on the following Monday. In the United States, Days of Remembrance runs from the Sunday before Yom Hashoah through the following Sunday.
       2021   Thursday, April 8
       2022   Thursday, April 28
  • MS: ERB Testing

     

     
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  • Apr
    9
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    10
  • Optional US Information Meeting: Current Class of 2029 parents

    Location: Roche Lecture Hall
    See Binnacle for additional details.
  • Apr
    11
  • APA: 4th Grade Parent Gathering

    Please join us for casual conversation and coffee.
    Please see The LS Binnacle or the APA Tile for details.
  • MS Talent Show 1:00-2:15 (Price)

    Location: Price
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  • Apr
    12

    Ramadan (3/10 - 4/9)

    Ramadan, also spelled Ramazan, Ramzan, Ramadhan or Ramathan, is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community. Ramadan begins at sundown on March 10.
  • LS Family Fun Day

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  • Apr
    14

    Orientation Meeting for New US Families (Price)

    Location: Price Auditorium
  • Apr
    15

    PreACT, SAT, Transition to College

    Location: Creeden Hall - C108 Roche Lecture Hall - CRH 108
    Please see the Binnacle for details.
  • US Freshman Class Activity (off campus)

    Location: off campus
  • Apr
    16
  • College Athlete Recognition 10:10-11:10am(TBD)

  • Apr
    17
  • US Activities / Service Club Recognition Assembly

    Location: McCleary Student Center - Student Center - Price Auditorium M101 - MSC 101
  • Apr
    18
  • US Dress Down Day

  • LS: Grandfriends Day

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  • US Prom

    Location: Off Campus
    Please see Binnacle for details.
  • Apr
    19

    Festival of Ridvan (4/19 - 5/1)

    Riḍván is a twelve-day festival in the Baháʼí Faith, commemorating Baháʼu'lláh's declaration that he was a Manifestation of God. In the Baháʼí calendar, it begins at sunset on the 13th of Jalál, which translates to the 20th or 21st of April, depending on the date of the March equinox.

    The Baháʼí Faith (/bəˈhɑːʔiː, bəˈhaɪ/; Persian: بهائی‎ Bahāʼi) is a new religion[a] teaching the essential worth of all religions and the unity of all people.[b] Established by Baháʼu'lláh in the 19th century, it initially developed in Persia and parts of the Middle East, where it has faced ongoing persecution since its inception.[13] The religion is estimated to have over five million adherents, known as Baháʼís, spread throughout most of the world's countries and territories.[14]
  • Apr
    20

    Easter

    Easter, also called Pascha or Resurrection Sunday, is a festival and holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day after his burial following his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary c. 30 AD.
  • Apr
    21

    Activity Adviser Appreciation Day

    This year’s Activity Adviser Appreciation Day (AAAD) will be on April 21, 2021. Just like their student leaders, advisers faced every challenge this year head on—and they deserve limitless gratitude.
    Whether leading an Honor Society chapter, student council, social club, special interest group, or school committee, advisers take on added responsibilities outside of the classroom. These educators are committed to leading and mentoring students for the betterment of the entire school community.
  • Administrative Professionals Day

    National Professional Secretaries Week and National Secretary's Day was created  in 1952 through the work of Harry F. Klemfuss of Young and Rubicam. Klemfuss recognized the importance and value of the secretarial position, to a company or business and to management. His goal  in creating this day, was to encourage more women to become secretaries. (Nowadays, that would be both women and men). Using his skill and experience in public relations, Klemfuss, promoted the values and importance of the job that secretaries do. In doing so, he also created the holiday in recognition of the importance of secretaries.
  • US Fine Arts Week

  • PD - No Classes

  • Apr
    22

    US Fine Arts Week

  • Earth Day

    Earth Day is an annual event celebrated around the world on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First celebrated in 1970, it now includes events coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network in more than 193 countries.
  • US Fine Arts Assembly

    Location: McCleary Student Center - Student Center - Price Auditorium M101 - MSC 101
  • Apr
    23

    US Fine Arts Week

  • National Day of Silence

    Day of Silence is GLSEN's annual day of action to spread awareness about the effects of the bullying and harassment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) students. In the United States, students take a day-long vow of silence to symbolically represent the silencing of LGBTQ students.
    The Day of Silence has been held each year in April since 1996. 
  • LS: APA Grade Level Representative Meeting & Breakfast

    Location: Chesapeake Campus
  • Apr
    24

    US Fine Arts Week

  • LS/MS Parent Coffee for Incoming 6th Graders (Koch Alumni 8:30am-9:30am)

    Location: Edward St. John Athletic Center - SJC Koch Alumni Room - KOCH
    Middle School Head Dan Keller invites all parents of incoming (from Chesapeake Campus) 6th graders to learn about the transition to middle school at the Teel Campus. 
  • US Spring Concert

    Location: McCleary Student Center - Student Center - Price Auditorium M101 - MSC 101
  • Apr
    25

    MS Dress Down Day

  • LS: Head for the Day

    Details will be shared in The Binnacle.
  • Apr
    26

    APA: 4th Grade Parent Gathering

    Please see The LS Binnacle or the APA Tile for details.
  • Apr
    28
  • LS: Open Doors

    Open Doors is a program designed to educate students about diversity, equity, inclusivity, and belonging. It is geared toward fostering an appreciation of others. Open Doors teacher Ms. Belo creates thoughtful lessons, incorporating a diverse selection of literature and resources, for students to openly discuss their thoughts in a safe environment. The lessons build character and integrity, and help students reach continuously to a better self. Students benefit from lessons on how to be a better friend, how being themselves can help others, how to be respectful to everyone, and that empathy and compassion are good values.
     
    All Lower School students participate in an Open Doors lesson each trimester with Ms. Belo.  In addition, kindergarten through fifth grade students may attend an after school session each trimester.

    More information on upcoming sessions will be shared in The Binnacle.
  • Apr
    29
  • LS: Open Doors

    Open Doors is a program designed to educate students about diversity, equity, inclusivity, and belonging. It is geared toward fostering an appreciation of others. Open Doors teacher Ms. Belo creates thoughtful lessons, incorporating a diverse selection of literature and resources, for students to openly discuss their thoughts in a safe environment. The lessons build character and integrity, and help students reach continuously to a better self. Students benefit from lessons on how to be a better friend, how being themselves can help others, how to be respectful to everyone, and that empathy and compassion are good values.
     
    All Lower School students participate in an Open Doors lesson each trimester with Ms. Belo.  In addition, kindergarten through fifth grade students may attend an after school session each trimester.

    More information on upcoming sessions will be shared in The Binnacle.
  • LS/MS: Battle of the Books for 5th & 6th grade

    Location: off campus
  • US New Student Placement Testing

    Location: Roche Lecture Hall
  • LS: Spring Band Concert

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  • Apr
    30
  • LS: Open Doors

    Open Doors is a program designed to educate students about diversity, equity, inclusivity, and belonging. It is geared toward fostering an appreciation of others. Open Doors teacher Ms. Belo creates thoughtful lessons, incorporating a diverse selection of literature and resources, for students to openly discuss their thoughts in a safe environment. The lessons build character and integrity, and help students reach continuously to a better self. Students benefit from lessons on how to be a better friend, how being themselves can help others, how to be respectful to everyone, and that empathy and compassion are good values.
     
    All Lower School students participate in an Open Doors lesson each trimester with Ms. Belo.  In addition, kindergarten through fifth grade students may attend an after school session each trimester.

    More information on upcoming sessions will be shared in The Binnacle.
  • MS: Battle of the Books for 7th & 8th grade

    Location: off campus
  • US New Student Placement Testing

    Location: Roche Lecture Hall
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