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In this issue, we take a look at the new Science Center, which opened in the completely refurbished garden level of the Kumar Wang Library, as well as our new Frost Hall Biotech Research Lab.

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Parent Meeting for Worship

Published on: Feb 05, 2022 Written by Friends Academy

Friends Academy parents recently came together with Jen Cort, our Quaker-in-Residence, to learn about Meeting for Worship and how we incorporate Quaker values into our curriculum.

“Meeting for Worship is a time for us to be quiet, to center ourselves, to listen to our inner voices and to learn from each other, ” Mrs. Cort said. “It gives us a chance to be in community together and a chance to be reflective on whatever it is that is on our hearts and minds.”

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