ABC Solo & Ensemble Music Festival, February 4
Our music department is delighted to once again host this multi-school festival showcasing student talent. First initiated by Principia over 30 years ago, the ABC Festival is a well-attended, inclusive celebration that allows both beginners and accomplished young artists to share their love of music. The entire Principia community is invited to attend, between 8 a.m. and noon.

PPA Trivia Night Is Here!
On Saturday, February 4, the Principia Parents Association hosts an enjoyable night of competition and conversation. All funds raised support PPA activities that benefit the School. This year’s event will also feature a silent auction of unique services or products offered by Principia community members. The fun begins at 6 p.m.

Upper Schoolers Celebrate Our World—February 6–10
International Week kicks off on Monday, February 6, with a chapel talk by Principia College senior Nina Francisco. In her role as Miss Angola-USA 2011, Nina worked tirelessly to draw attention to the needs of educating Africa’s youth, especially girls. Each day of the week will focus on the countries and cultures represented by Upper School’s diverse student body; activities include geography quizzes, displays, and demonstrations. The week will end with the traditional Friday-night event, where dances—and delectable snacks—from around the world will be shared.

Choir Concert at Ridgway on February 11
Upper School singers will present a “bistro” choir concert that is sure to delight all with favorites old and new. The program begins at 8.00 p.m. in Ridgway Auditorium.

Shakespeare and other Dramatic Delights—February 17 & 18

• Middle School students in the Shake It Up Shakespeare class, taught by the redoubtable duo of Becky Stevens and Holly Morris, will be staging an action- and laughter-filled Twelfth Night on February 17. Their peers, part of Mike McMullin’s hands-on stagecraft class, will be in charge of the scenes behind the scenes. How’s that for experiential learning exemplified? See them in the Lower School Gym beginning at 7:00 p.m.

• Upper schoolers in the Advanced Theatre Arts class will be performing monologues, duologues, and a three-person scene in the Drama Workshop. There will be two performances of the show, February 17 and 18, in the Drama Workshop, starting at 8 p.m. each night.