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School Improvement Partners:
During the last board meeting, which some of you may have attended, our school board voted to enter into a new agreement with CfBT, an international school improvement partner and we will no longer working with EdisonLearning Inc. This change is one which the school staff is very excited about. We see this new partnership as ripe with potential and opportunity for growth for our students. If you would like to learn more about CfBTUSA you can visit them on the web at: www.cfbt.com & www.cfbtusa.com.
RA Students Finalists in the Young Classical Music Idol Competition
Renaissance Academy students, John Yi (2nd Grade) and Stephen Yi (7th Grade) are finalists in the first-ever Young Classical Music Idol Competition based right out of Haverford, PA. This truly unique event was created to foster awareness for classical music education and to show the community our support for young musicians. After competing in a vigorous audition process and an intense semi-final round, John and Stephen are one of thirty-five finalists that will compete at the Annenberg Center in Philadelphia on May 8, 2010. This competition began with 187 students from around the country and now we are down to the select few. Students are vying for the top prize of $2,200 to Golden Key Vienna, an upright piano from Cunningham Piano, and a $1,000 scholarship to the Northern Lights Music Festival.
Renaissance Academic Decathlon Team 2009-2010
This year, Renaissance Academy participated in the Academic Decathlon, a 10-event interscholastic academic competition, for the first time. This year's theme for the Decathlon was "The French Revolution," and all 10 events centered around that theme. At the local level, RA placed 3rd out of 7 participating schools, earned 20 medals, and qualified for the State Championships in Edinboro, PA, where they received eight medals and placed 11th in the state. The members of the team include coach Mr. Phil Cerami, seniors Melanie Kaehn and Hanah Bae, juniors Emily Crabb, Wade Rudzik, Rachel Haney, Amber McKenrick, Tyler White, Kerry McGurty, and sophomores Alex Hall and Eric Allison. With most members returning for a second year, RA hopes to continue their success!
 Renaissance Academy has acquired a building space for a permanent school campus located at the Phoenixville Education Center; also known as “Franklin Commons”, at 400 Franklin Street, Phoenixville. Click on the links below for more information and how all members of our community can be a part of this exciting project.
Upcoming/Ongoing Fundraising Events Recent Fundraising Events and Celebrations On Friday October 30, 2009 the Renaissance Academy held its fourth annual Parade of Pumpkins and Haunted House. The paths were be lined with jack-o-lanterns and a spooky, fun scene was set for the evening. The attendance was phenomenal! There was much to see and do all evening long. Thank you again to all our parents, students, and staff that volunteered and participated in this wonderful event. We hope to have an even bigger and better event next year!
WWW.RAK12.ORG Website Changes Renaissance Academy Dance Department Website
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