Published for the Arts Based School Community
June 8, 2023
Wow! What a year!
We are grateful to all our families, students, board members, and staff for another great year at ABS! We are honored by the trust that you all give to us to look after and educate your children. Together, we rose to the challenge, and we have been able to accomplish so many good things for our school community: grade-level productions brought learning to life and to the stage; many of our visiting artists were able to return this year; and throughout everything, we kept learning and growing together.
Last week, as we watched our 8th graders cross the stage to receive their diplomas, we saw in them much of the love and care poured into them: from their families and homes, their teachers and friends, and from our school. We are full of hope for their future and for ours as a community. Thank you for being a part of our school!
Parent Conferences- June 9 & 12
Parent Conferences are scheduled for June 9 and 12. Teachers will share the third trimester narratives and EOG and/or DIBELs test results.
Update on Mrs. Siebert’s Health
Mary Siebert is feeling stronger each day, recovering well from surgery. Her doctor discovered that her tumor was of a rare variety that is much more easily cured than typical pancreatic cancer. She is not expected to require any further treatment, now or in the future. Mrs. Siebert is deeply grateful for the many expressions of support and kindness she and her family have received from the ABS community.
Videos of Performances
You can find videos of this year’s performances at the Family Portal on our website.
Around Town…
Happy Hill Association is offering a Summer Arts Camp for students age 6-12 this free camp runs June 19-July 27 Mon-Thurs 1:30-4:30pm at the Arts Based School South Campus. For more information email [email protected] or call 980-643-0211
UNCSA Preparatory Dance Spring Festival Performance
Saturday June 10th at 2pm
Freedman Theater, UNCSA campus (1533 South Main Street)
Come watch the UNCSA Preparatory Dance Program, as they celebrate the completion of the academic year. The talented preparatory students will perform with their classes in the balletic ‘Defilé’, followed by character and contemporary works choreographed by Preparatory faculty. The program will end with the junior and senior performance ensembles dancing in the premier of ‘The Red Reform’, choreographed by Alberto Blanco.
All ABS students and parents get a 15% discount on tickets with code CHILDBALLET - more info here.