Alcuin School recently kicked off the academic year at its General Parents' Meeting with more than 500 parents in attendance in the gymnasium. Walter Sorensen, Head of School, welcomed the audience and shared many of the exciting curriculum highlights and unique learning opportunities that the students will experience this fall. 

Special presenters included: Maria Cintron Magennis, Board President; Andie Jackson and Misty Scott, Auction Co-Chairs; and Calvin and Kelly Carter, Annual Fund Chairs.

Parents also learned more about Alcuin’s sports teams and athletic programs, as well as an array of opportunities in environmental education, foreign language, visual and performing arts, choir and so much more.

After the kick-off, which included a rousing welcome for the Alcuin faculty and staff, parents visited individual classrooms to learn more details from their children’s teachers firsthand. The event was followed by a lovely open-air campus reception including food trucks hosted by the Alcuin Dads’ Club, which featured information booths for parent volunteer opportunities and the upcoming spring auction among others.

About Alcuin School

A vibrant, nurturing, coeducational academic community serving students from toddler to 12th grade, Alcuin School uses the Montessori and International Baccalaureate program methods to foster critical thinking and a lifelong passion for learning. With faculty support, students at Alcuin School are eager to embrace change, question the status quo, and prepare for their future as leaders in a global society. For more information, please visit www.alcuinschool.org.

Alcuin School's 5th/6th grade soccer team won the Metro Athletic League Championship yesterday afternoon by defeating Calvary Lutheran 2-0. The Hawks finished the season with an undefeated record. Congratulations to Coach Powell and the players. This marks the 4^th league championship for Alcuin Athletics in the 2014-15 school year.

About Alcuin School

A vibrant, nurturing, coeducational academic community serving students from toddler to 12th grade, Alcuin School uses the Montessori and International Baccalaureate program methods to foster critical thinking and a lifelong passion for learning. With faculty support, students at Alcuin School are eager to embrace change, question the status quo, and prepare for their future as leaders in a global society. For more information, please visit www.alcuinschool.org.

Zoning Allows for Expansion of Alcuin Upper School, Campus Building Projects, and Renovations  

Alcuin School, a leader in Montessori and International Baccalaureate® education, today announced that it received unanimous approval by the Dallas City Council for its zoning request.

The new zoning allows Alcuin to expand its Upper School to a maximum of 180 students, and build the Upper School on the existing Alcuin campus at 6144 Churchill Way in North Dallas.  Alcuin also gained approval to renovate current buildings and playground areas. 

“The changes mean that our physical plant will match our educational excellence,” said Walter Sorensen, Alcuin Head of School.  “We also look forward to our continued support and engagement of the community, which is a mutually valued relationship that will benefit both the school and the neighborhood.”  

Alcuin Board members, administration, staff and parent volunteers have devoted countless hours to this endeavor. This involved negotiations and compromises that earned support for Alcuin’s reallocation plans from the local neighbors and from the Dallas City Plan Commission.

Last month, the Plan Commission voted unanimously to pass Alcuin School’s rezoning request and recommended that it be passed by the Dallas City Council.  

“It has taken us two years to gain the support of the neighbors and homeowner associations, and all our efforts were rewarded during the City Council meeting yesterday,” said Sorensen.

 The passage of Alcuin’s request will continue to enhance the school’s growth.  Plans are for Alcuin to add grades 10 through 12 in high school over the next few years. This follows the enrollment of Alcuin’s inaugural freshman class last fall. These students will graduate as the school’s first senior class in May 2018.

 Although current total enrollment from toddler through 9^th grade is approximately 500, the campus will remain at no more than 700 as part of the reallocation.

“We want to thank everyone who has supported Alcuin School through this effort,” said Sorensen.  “We celebrate this significant accomplishment during Alcuin’s 50^th anniversary year, and we welcome plans for future success as we move forward.”  

About Alcuin School

A vibrant, nurturing, coeducational academic community serving students from toddler to 12th grade, Alcuin School uses the Montessori and International Baccalaureate program methods to foster critical thinking and a lifelong passion for learning. With faculty support, students at Alcuin School are eager to embrace change, question the status quo, and prepare for their future as leaders in a global society. For more information, please visit www.alcuinschool.org

Alcuin’s Middle School Girls Basketball Team won their second consecutive divisional championship over Prince of Peace Christian School on Monday, Feb. 9.  The team took the 2015 TAPPS D2 Division Championship title in front of an exuberant home crowd of family, friends, faculty, and staff at the Alcuin School gym.

About Alcuin School

A vibrant, nurturing, coeducational academic community serving students from toddler to 12th grade, Alcuin School uses the Montessori and International Baccalaureate program methods to foster critical thinking and a lifelong passion for learning. With faculty support, students at Alcuin School are eager to embrace change, question the status quo, and prepare for their future as leaders in a global society. For more information, please visit www.alcuinschool.org

It was definitely a banner day at Alcuin School’s Underhill Library on Wednesday, Feb. 4.  During the monthly Alcuin School Parents' Club meeting, volunteers made a special check presentation in the amount of $10,328.29, representing the largest-ever contribution raised to benefit the school’s library. Visit: www.alcuinschool.org.

The donation was a culmination of funds generated during the school’s Annual Book Fair in November, sponsored by the Parents’ Club.  The effort was led by Book Fair Co-chairs:  Patricia DeLeon, Veronica Diaz, Tatiana Camu, and Erin Dance.  The team implemented unique ideas to make the school’s fundraiser  more like a boutique book store shopping experience, which helped spur sales this year.   

In honor of these talented parents, a book entitled What Do You Do with an Idea?, has been dedicated to the Alcuin School Underhill Library. 

The proceeds will be used to renew two Alcuin School community-wide online subscriptions (Tales2Go and BrainPop).  The donation will also fund a new computer dedicated to featuring photos and videos during classroom visits and  provide new research materials, among other educational amenities. 

Many thanks go to Sharon Anderson and her staff at Half Price Books, Margaret Dai and other dedicated volunteers, in addition to the tireless work of Alcuin librarians Mary Ann Campbell and  Heather Tranchin.

About Alcuin School

An enriched, nurturing, coeducational academic community, Alcuin School uses the Montessori and International Baccalaureate program methods to foster critical thinking and a lifelong passion for learning. With faculty support, students at Alcuin School are eager to embrace change, question the status quo, and prepare for their future as leaders in a global society. For more information, please visit www.alcuinschool.org.