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BRADFORD BULLETIN

VOLUME XVII, ISSUE 43

MAY 30, 2025

 

FROM THE OFFICE

FOR ALL: 
  • The Alamance News Article about Bradford Academy!  Be sure to pick up a copy of this week’s The Alamance News as there is a big article about Bradford on page 10.  It is exciting to see what the Lord has helped our students to accomplish!
  • Summer Reading:  Here are two important ways to help your kids stay sharp and continue to grow throughout the summer!  
    • Rising K – 5th graders are invited to participate in the Summer Reading Contest (for house points!).  Information has been sent to the students and will be emailed again next week.  Many books can be found in our Bradford Library (at the lower school office).  Please note below when the library will be open.
    • Rising 6th – 11th graders have Required Summer Reading.  Students were given the opportunity to check out books yesterday and they can stop by during library hours (see below) to return books and check out more.
  • YEARBOOKS:  We have a few extra copies of the yearbook.  
    • $40 cash only
    • We will sell on a first-come-first-serve basis (cash in hand).  We will not reserve copies.
    • Available for purchase during library hours only.  
  • SUMMER UPDATES:  I will be sending Summer Updates every other week starting June 6th to keep you informed.  It will be updated each week and will include:
    • Summer event information
    • Student checklists
    • Supply lists
    • Uniform French Toast sale and information
    • Bradford Library hours
    • Beginning of year events and dates
    • And much more!
  • FRI, JULY 4TH:  Bradford will be participating in Mebane’s 4th of July celebration downtown.
    • 9:00 – 12:00
    • Students will help Mr. Johnston recite the Declaration of Independence
    • Students can bring their bikes or scooters to the decoration station and then join in the parade.
    • Please let us know if you can join us by emailing office@bradfordacademy.org
  • Soccer Camp Registration: 
    • Bradford Academy summer soccer camp 
    • Week of June 23rd-27th 
    • Rising K5-6th grade students – 8:30am-12:30pm
    • Rising 7th-12th grade students  – 6:00-8:00pm
    • Additional information about the camp can be found at this link.
    • Invite a friend to attend camp with your son or daughter. 
    • REGISTER HERE before June 5th and each camper will receive a free soccer camp t-shirt!
  • Wrestling camp:  Upper school parent, Greg Randall, would like to invite boys ages 7 – 16 to wrestling camp this summer.
  • IMMUNIZATIONS:  REQUIREMENT – All students in rising Kindergarten, 7th grade and 12th grade are required to receive and submit updated immunizations.  These must be on file with the school prior to the first day of the 25/26 school year.  Please schedule appointments and submit the records via TADS.  
FROM MRS. MITCHELL:  

We’re so grateful for all the Lord’s mercies and blessings this year.  He has met us and blessed us.  We appreciate the opportunity to partner with each child and each family.  We hope that you have a wonderful summer and encourage you to check out our summer fun checklist!

UPCOMING:

  • Library Days and Hours:
    • Week of June 2:  closed
    • Week of June 9:  T/W/Th  9:00 – noon
    • Week of June 16:  T/W/Th  9:00 – noon
    • Week of June 23:  closed
    • Week of June 30:  closed
    • Week of July 7:  T/W/Th  9:00 – noon
    • Week of July 14:  T/W/Th  9:00 – noon
    • Week of July 21:  T/W/Th  9:00 – noon
    • Week of July 28:  T/W/Th  9:00 – noon
    • Week of Aug 4:  closed
  • June 23:  Bradford Soccer Camp – REGISTRATION REQUIRED
  • July 4th:  Parade and Celebration, downtown Mebane

 

FROM THE TEACHER’S DESK

 

GRAMMAR SCHOOL

       

Kindergarten (Mrs. Rivera and Miss Burdeshaw)

This Week
  • Our kindergarten scholars have officially finished kindergarten! We are so proud of how hard they have worked this school year. We spent this week reviewing different math concepts, finishing up our human body projects, and spent some time reading as well. The students were very excited to participate in our bible bee on Wednesday! They did a great job on their verses. We also had our very anticipated field day, which was a fun and enjoyable experience to end the school year with. As this academic year has drawn to a close, we praise God for his faithfulness and for the wonderful students we have had. We hope you all have a sweet and restful summer break!
Memory Work:   
  •  Enjoy your summer break!

1st Grade (Mrs. Cantaffa & Mrs. Smith)

This Week
  • What a joyful way to wrap up the school year! This week, students spent time cleaning out desks, organizing supplies, and taking home their belongings as we prepared our classroom for summer. We continued reading in history, reviewing the people and events we’ve learned about throughout the year. The students also participated in our annual Bible Bee, where they did a wonderful job reciting verses and celebrating God’s Word. We ended the week with a fun-filled Field Day on Friday—a half day packed with games, laughter, and sunshine! It has been such a blessing to learn and grow together this year. Thank you for a fantastic year in first grade!

2nd Grade (Mrs. Hedgecock & Mrs. Eng)

This Week
  • The second graders continued to learn and make memories this last week of the 2024-2025 school year.  They marvel at how far they have come since August.  We enjoyed reviewing what we have learned this year as the students completed their “Memory Book”.   Please encourage them to read, read and then read some more this summer.  It has been a joy to be a part of your student’s life this past year.  Each of them is a true blessing and we pray God’s best for each of them.  We will enjoy watching them grow and develop in the years to come. Have a great summer!  

3rd Grade (Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Meredith)

This Week
  • We had a wonderful final week together in 3rd grade! Students competed in the annual Bible bee, cleaned out their folders and desks, packed up the classroom, wrote and performed in a play about The Odyssey, and acted as emperors and tried to stop the fall of Rome. We soaked up every last minute. They enjoyed a jam packed field day and are ready to start an adventurous summer! Thank you for an amazing year, parents! We will miss each one of your students, but look forward to seeing all they accomplish!
4th Grade (Mrs. McDorman and Mrs. Rankin) 
This Week
  • Our final week of fourth grade was filled with meaningful moments, fun, and reflection. We spent a day enjoying trivia and games, testing our knowledge and celebrating the year’s learning. We also took time to review our memory verses and participated in the Bible Bee, writing God’s Word on our hearts. As good stewards of what God has given us, we cleaned our classroom and desks, preparing the space for the next group of fourth graders. It was a time of both looking back with gratitude and looking forward with excitement. We listened to the final autobiographies of our classmates, learning more about each other’s journeys and stories.. Our week ended with the grand finale of Field Day—a celebration of hard work. As we close this chapter, may we remain grateful for the many blessings we’ve received this year and carry that gratitude with us into the next. Enjoy the summer! Soli Deo Gloria – To God alone be the glory.
Upcoming:  
  • SUMMER!

LOGIC SCHOOL

 

Mrs. Bennington

5th-10th Band
  • We had a good discussion in each class about the progress that we have made this year and the growth from the winter concert to the spring concert. We also discussed areas for growth for next year and what the students would like to accomplish as musicians. The students have grown so much as individuals and as ensembles. The students also enjoyed a small treat as a thank you for all of their hard work at the Spring Concert. We closed the school year with the playing of a few fun songs. Students were able to demonstrate how well they could sight read a few new pieces of music. The Band students have worked so hard this year and grown so much.  I am so thankful for each student and I am looking forward to teaching each student again next year. I pray that all of you have a restful, relaxing, and fun summer.  

Mrs. Johnston

5th – 8th Chorus, Bradford Chorale
  • 5th Chorus-8th Chorus – We recapped the concert, discussing the “glows” and “grows”. We also reflected over the school year and observed the overall growth both as ensembles and as individuals. It really is amazing how much the students have matured as musicians, and I do pray that the joy of music continues with them moving forward. I pray you all have a sweet and restful summer holiday!
  • Bradford Chorale – We recapped the concert, discussing the “glows” and “grows” as well as what we hope next year to look like. We continued to rehearse for graduation and look forward to blessing the seniors Friday night as we congratulate them on a season of life accomplished and a new season beginning.
5th Grade (Mrs. LaTour and Miss Johnston) 
This Week
  •   We finished Treasure Island as well as reviewed some math concepts. The students had a fantastic last week! We will miss them greatly next year. Have a great summer! 
Memory Work:  
  • They had their end of year memory test! 

6th Grade (Miss Stevenson)

6th Grammar and Writing
  • This week we moved on from apostrophes and began learning about colon and semicolon rules. 
6th Bible
  • This week in Bible we finished reading the book of Proverbs and also read 1 Peter. 
6th History
  •  We spent History this week watching documentaries on various topics that the students requested last week. We finished up a few events surrounding 9/11 and then moved on to the fall of the USSR and the great Chicago fire. 

 Mrs. Crotts

6th Math
  • 6th Graders concluded their inaugural year with Sadlier Math.  They worked hard to learn a new way of studying and were troopers.  

Mrs. Palmer 

6th Art
  • Sadly, I did not get to spend time with 6th grade this week.  However, students have been given all of their art – please look over it with them and ask them about what they created this year in art!

Dr. Wright

7th Composition 
  • Students had a final vocabulary assessment which covered all vocab words from this quarter. 
7th Omnibus – Literature, History, Bible
  • Students reflected on how our study of Literature and History this year wove together with our study of the Bible, and each chose a specific passage of Scripture which had spoken to them personally.  Students wrote an essay on those verses.
7th Logic
  •   Students were assessed on their knowledge of all 28 informal fallacies. 

Mrs. Frueh

7th Science
  • We wrapped up our year with a look ahead at some of the major physics and chemistry concepts that we’ll be studying next year in 8th grade. What a blessing it has been to study the beauty of God’s creation through geology and astronomy this year!
7th Pre-Algebra
  • We finished the year with one final unit test covering probability, triangles, the coordinate plane, and calculating the volume and surface area of cones and pyramids. The students are now ready to move on to Algebra 1, their first high school math class. I highly recommend that students keep their algebra skills sharp over the summer so they’re ready to hit the ground running in the fall. Two great options for summer review are: (1) Either the Pre-algebra or Algebra 1 course on Khan Academy (a free online course provider) or (2) Kumon review workbooks targeted at skills that your student needs to review.

Mrs. Palmer 

7th Art
  • Sadly, I did not get to spend time with 6th grade this week.  However, students have been given all of their art – please look over it with them and ask them about what they created this year in art!

Miss Johnston

7th Latin
  •   We finished chapter nine this week! It was a pleasure to teach them! Have a great summer!

Dr. Wright

8th Omnibus 
  • History:     We rounded out our historical studies be looking briefly at the Renaissance, and then perusing Luther’s Bondage of the Will.  
  • Literature and Composition:     We ended the year with a summative essay on the themes of Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings.  

Miss Johnston

8th Latin
  •  The students did a fantastic job on their presentations! 

Mrs. Frueh

8th Science
  • Due to the holiday and end-of-year festivities, our science class did not meet this week. What a blessing it has been to study the beauty and order of God’s creation with this group this year through the study of chemistry and physics.
8th Algebra I
  • We ended the year with a final test on Quadratic Functions.  The students are now ready to move on to Geometry, their second high school math class. I highly recommend that students keep their algebra skills sharp over the summer so they’re ready to hit the ground running in the fall. Two great options for summer review are: (1) Either the  Algebra 1 or Geometry course on Khan Academy (a free online course provider) or (2) Kumon review workbooks targeted at skills that your student needs to review.

Mrs. Palmer 

8th Art
  • Sadly, I did not get to spend time with 8th grade this week.  However, students have been given all of their art – please look over it with them and ask them about what they created this year in art!

Mr. Crotts

8th Logic
  • Our culture uncritically accepts much of what they hear from varied voices. Your students have been working to build a good foundation for evaluating and “destroying  arguments and every proud obstacle to the knowledge of God, and taking every thought captive to obey Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:5)

RHETORIC SCHOOL

 

From the COLLEGE COUNSELING Office:

9th-12th: 

  • Rising 11th and 12th graders met to finalize elective choices.  They have great options through Bradford as well as options through colleges and universities.  Next year Bradford is offering choir and band as electives classes.
  • Students are encouraged to visit 1-3 universities or colleges this summer!  See the town or city, speak with admissions, walk the campuses, pray about where the Lord is leading you to spend your time and resources in the future.

 

Mrs. Palmer 

9th Spanish 
  • This week students reviewed past grammar and vocabulary.  It was a joy to teach these students this year and I look forward to continuing with them on their language learning journey next year! 

Mrs. Frueh

9th Geometry
  • It was an exciting final week of geometry as we completed our balsa wood bridge projects! After an intense design-and-build process, the students finally had the chance to test the strength of their truss designs. This project was a great way to tie together all of the concepts learned this year, especially about the incorporation of triangles in architectural design.

Mr. Crotts

9th Logic
  • I have enjoyed working with your students this year! They have minds that are turning at high r.p.m.’s and the foundation being formed in each of them at home, through church, and in their academic work at Bradford will serve them well in life.

Dr. and Mrs. James

9th Biology
  • This week the only class was on Tuesday, which was given to the students as time to work on remaining assignments for other classes. 
  • Have a great summer!

Mrs. Crotts

9th Literature
  • 9th graders concluded discussions and symbolism artwork about The Old Man and the Sea.  They have matured greatly this year. 

Dr. Byrd 

9th Bible 
  •  By God’s grace, we have finished the whole Bible as a class. We have again and again seen that the main focus and theme of the Scriptures is Jesus Christ. It has been a great blessing to teach through the Bible and to have this class. May you each grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 

Coach Johnston

9th History
  • Students enjoyed playing a history end of year review game called fishbowl which split the students into teams who then competed to give their teammates verbal, visual and acting clues to get their team to win.

Coach Johnston

10th History
  • Students completed an end of year exam. They worked hard to prepare and finished well!

Coach Johnston

9/10th PE
  • Students completed an end of year workout and enjoyed the opportunity for some free play and yearbook signing at the end of class.

Dr. James

10th Chemistry
  • On Tuesday the students went to the lower campus to show some younger students how to work with molecular models to learn about molecular geometry.   There was no class on Thursday.
  • Have a great summer!

Mrs. Palmer 

10th Spanish
  •  This week students reviewed past grammar and vocabulary.  It was a joy to teach these students this year and I look forward to continuing with them on their language learning journey next year! 

Mrs. Byrd

10th Algebra II
  • We closed out the year with an escape room style game that reviewed quadratic functions.  I look forward to seeing everyone next year in precalculus and physics class.

Mrs. Crotts

10th Literature
  • 10th graders concluded Ancient Literature by presenting a research-based creative writing about the history of the yellow house.  Also, they shared their artistic and one sentence summative advertisement of one of the works that we read this year.  This was a wonderful class to teach.

Miss Oldham

10th Rhetoric I
  •       Students finished their Teeny Tiny Theses this week. They did so well and I am excited to continue to teach them in their high school journey. 

Dr. Smith

10th Historical Theology
  • Students concluded work on their Teeny Tiny Thesis that combined Rhetoric with Historical Theology.   

Mrs. Palmer

11th Spanish III
  •  We wrapped up by reviewing past grammar and vocabulary. Students also put their Spanish conversation skills to use by playing a game all in the target language. 

Mrs. Byrd

11th Precalculus
  • We finished our year with a sequence and series review game.  I look forward to seeing many of the students next year in calculus class.
11th Physics
  • We spent a final bit of time considering earth’s magnetic field as well as how magnetic fields are used in power generation.

Miss Oldham

11th Literature
  •   Students had the privilege of watching Baz Luhrman’s version of Romeo and Juliet. 

Dr. Smith

11th NT Greek
  • Students did not meet having concluded class last week with their last exam.

Coach Johnston

12th History
  •  We spent some time talking about the opportunities ahead of the students and spent the rest of class on Wednesday preparing for the gala.

Miss Oldham

12th Literature
  •    This has been a fun-filled week for the seniors! 

Mrs. Byrd

12th Calculus
  • Our class did not meet this week due to the AP exam being finished on May 11.  Best of success to all of the seniors in their future endeavors.  It’s been a blessing working with them.