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The Eagle Express
Parent Newsletter: Week of February 19-23, 2023
Eagle Academy encourages academic excellence by integrating proven instructional methods with a challenging curriculum and high expectations.This combination provides every child with the foundation needed to achieve proficiency of Eagle Academy’s performance standards at each instructional level.
From the Principal's Desk
Hello EACS Parents,
I hope that your three day weekend was eventful yet restful! I am so excited about seeing all of you in the school building visiting with your child(ren)'s teacher(s). This is a great opportunity to celebrate our wins as well as areas to fortify! Let's have a great conference!
Your Principal,
Lynn Mills
Important
There will be NO Gym Hockey TODAY! Class will resume next week!
Just Around the Corner
February 21-22-Parent Teacher Conferences/Student Early Release at Noon
February 23-Teacher Professional Development/No School for Students
February 23-EACS Blood Drive, 8AM-2PM, in the Gym
February 27-Grades 4-8 Beauty and the Beast Field Trip, 10:30 am-1:00 pm
February 27-Parent Orientation 6:00 pm
February 28-2024 Charter Fair at Wayland/STrEaM Academy, 4-7 pm
March 1-Read Across America, 7:45 am
March 2- Chugiak-Eagle River Community Library School Fair, 1-4 pm
March 8-No School for Students
March 11-15-Spring Break
March 19-Parent Orientation, 9:00 am
March 22-Science Night, 6pm-8pm
April 16-Parent Orientation, 9:00 am
April 19-No School
May 7-Parent Orientation, 9:00 am
Dress Like a Hero Day
Hello Parents,
Thursday, February 22, 2024 is dress like a "Super" Hero. This character can be a marvel character (no mask), a lawyer, doctor, or principal 😁. We look forward to seeing who inspires our youth today!
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Don't forget to sign up for conferences beginning Wednesday, February 21 thru Thursday, February 22. We look forward to seeing you in the building on those two days.
K-5 Parents: Please make sure you have scheduled through the ASD Conference Scheduler for your conferences.
Middle School Parents: Please be advised of the following instructions below from the middle school team.
PTO Post
Hello Parents,
Here is the link to volunteer a meal for Wednesday, February 21 and Friday, February 23 for teachers and staff. We appreciate all of your support and thoughtfulness during this time of year to help provide a hot meal for the staff as they prepare for conferences. You rock!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F45ABA628A2FD0-48075397-staff
Read Across America
Breakfast, Blanket and a Book
To celebrate Read Across America & Dr. Seuss’s birthday, we will be having a
“Breakfast, Blanket and a Book”
Where: Eagle Academy Multi-Purpose Room
When: Friday, March 1, 2024
Time: 7:45-8:15 A.M. (before school)
Who: All Eagle Academy Students/Parents/Siblings
All Students MUST be accompanied by an adult.
Melissa Timberlake
Parent Orientation
Parents,
If you have not attended a Parent Orientation at Eagle Academy Charter School, please attend one. Please remember that attendance to one Parent Orientation is required.
Office Blog
Parents,
Please complete the Intent to Return form to let our front office get an idea of who and how many students will return to our school for the 24-25 SY. Thank you for your support.
APB Corner
Future School Start Time
Thank you for your votes and input. The APB was able to make a decision about the future start time for K-8 students here at Eagle Academy Charter. Drum roll please........
All students K-8 will begin at 8:30 am to 3:20 pm. More details will come soon as far as arrival (drop off) times and the flow of traffic for both arrival and pick up. Thank you for you support and patience as we continue work for the betterment of the school and students.
ASD Volunteer and Visitor Background Check
Parents,
If you would like to volunteer in the school and attend any field trips, you must complete this Anchorage School District form. Thank you for your support!
Lottery Dates to Remember
February 1, 2024-Online Lottery Opens for Applications
March 21, 2024-Online Lottery Closes for Applications
March 22, 2024-Online Lottery Opens for Applications
March 29, 2024-Online Lottery Closes for Applications
Q & A
Question: Do I have to reapply?
Answer: No, you do not have to reapply.
Question: How does sibling preference work?
Answer: Please apply for the online lottery even if you have a child(ren) in the program.
Question: How do I get my pin and password?
Answer: Call the EACS front office.
If you have any questions, please call our front office.
Eagle Academy Charter Blood Drive
Parents,
You may give blood during our blood drive Friday, February 23, 2024. Your blood donation equates to 2 volunteer hours.
You can signup with this link below or call Alysia Thayer
EACS Business Partners
Eagle Academy APB
Lynn Mills - Principal (mills_lynn@asdk12.org)
Vanessa Hall - APB Chair (v.m.hall@outlook.com)
Heather Caldwell - APB Teacher (caldwell_heather@asdk12.org)
Mindy Edison - APB Teacher (edison_mindy@asdk12.org)
Paula Ayojiak - APB Community (paula@ayojiak.com)
Emily Morrison - APB Member (morrison_emily@asdk12.org)
Beth Sherwood - APB Community (sherwood_beth@asdk12.org)
Jennifer Bundy - APB Community (jeeperjoebundy@yahoo.com)
Eagle Academy Charter PTO
Emma Marriot-Predmore- Chair: (540) 533-9133
Alysia Thayer - Vice-Chair: (303) 378-3097
Vanessa Hall - Co-Treasurer: (907) 230-6365
Marina McLin- Co-Treasurer: (907) 201-1639
Melanie Peterson - Secretary: (907) 947-5394
Prairie Daugherty - Parent Rep: (215) 421-8995
Jennifer Sandvik - Teacher Rep
Anchorage School District
Anchorage School District
Dr. Jharrett Bryantt- School Superintendent
Margo Bellamy-School Board President