The Eagle Express
Parent Newsletter: Week of February 5-9, 2024
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
Greetings EACS Parents,
Happy February! My hope for this month is that we spread the love for our school and community. With the online lottery being open, the advertisement is word of mouth. Expressing the love and commitment for our school will go a long way in keeping our beloved school growing, thriving, and measuring at the high academic standards in which we stand.
With that said, we are focusing on attendance and arriving on time to school. Students must be in school to receive the instruction. Every minute counts. Parents, when students are absent they miss those valuable teachable moments. When students are tardy and miss those few minutes of directions and/or warmups, they can indeed get behind. We want our students to have every opportunity for learning and growing. Thank you for your role in supporting student attendance.
This school year is quickly passing. We still have a great deal to accomplish. I hope you are still up for the challenge. It's a great time to be an Eagle Academy Charter School Eagle! We, staff, students, and parents, soar to the occasion and rise above it all. Let's excitingly continue to give it our all these last few months of school.
"Obstacles of your past can lead to gateways that lend to new beginnings."
- Ralph Blum
Your Principal,
Lynn Mills
Just Around the Corner
February 6, 13, 20-Parent Orientation, 9:00 am
February 7-Picture Day
February 10-2024 ASD Alternative Schools & Program Expo, 12-4pm @ Begich MS
February 13-APB Meeting, 5:30 pm
February 15-NAEP Testing, 4th grade
February 19-President's Day-No School
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-Parent Orientation 6:00 pm
March 19-Parent Orientation, 9:00 am
April 16-Parent Orientation, 9:00 am
April 19-No School
May 7-Parent Orientation, 9:00 am
*March 22-Science Night
ASD Parent Attendance Tracker
Please be advised of the attendance policy for Eagle Academy Charter School.
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
Intent to Return
Parents,
Please be on the look out for 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.
Eagle Academy APB Corner
2024-25 School Start Survey
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeAxVgVuKdzbZAZGCdPWZkEYTpXjru26FdJkMlPeTgRZGzPNA/viewform?usp=sf_link
After School Clubs
Gym Hockey
4/5 will begin Tuesday, February 6, 2024! Parents, you also have the option to let your 2/3 student continue to join in the sport. This club will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I anticipate a spectacular time will be had during this club for the next few weeks.
- Mr. Beaulieu will host Snow shoeing during PE classes February 19th-March 2nd.
American Sign Language (ASL)
Mrs. Pelton's ASL class will continue on Tuesdays until March 5, 2024.
Boost Lab
Boost lab will continue on Mondays and Wednesdays for those invited students for the remaining of this quarter. Thank you Mrs. Andrews.
Anchorage Free Style Wrestling
Hi Families,
Check out the 2024 wrestling season with the Anchorage Freestyle Wrestling Club. Coach Justin Binetti is the head coach. Please review the flyer for more details.
*This activity is not sponsored by Eagle Academy Charter School.
Picture Day| Wednesday February 7, 2024
Parents,
Don't forget about picture day on Wednesday! Students do not have wear their uniforms but should dress appropriately for school. Encourage students to bring their best smiles!
Online 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 the front office.
Eagle Academy PTO Post
CANDY GRAMS
PTO is selling Candy Grams for $1.00. These would be a pleasant surprise from parents to students. Candy Grams will be distributed to students at the end of the school day on February 14th (Valentines Day).
Below is the link to sign up. Payments must be paid to classroom teachers by Friday, February 9th.
Ski for Kids
The annual Ski 4 Kids event will be held February 17, at Kincaid Park from 12pm-3:30pm. This event exposes children to fun outdoor activities, including a 3km ski race, obstacle course, lemon drop biathlon station, ski orienteering, and more. For more information about Ski 4 Kids please visit the event page at http://www.anchoragenordicski.com/events/ski-4-kids/
Ski 4 Kids is committed to assisting ASD Title I schools and those close to that designation with financial support for busing, lunch, and waving the recommended registration donation of $20.
If additional information is needed or if schools have questions, please contact Melanie Sutton, HPE Coordinator.
Congratulations!
Battle of the Books Teams
Congratulations to all of our Battle of the Books participants and advisors!
The team taking first place is Talia Haines, Jonas Ivey, and Oliver Lewis!
Team taking 5th place includes Noah Leon, Lucas Johnson, and Liana Peterson!
Thank you!
The 59th Signal Battalion will be partnering with EACS. We look forward to welcoming members of the battalion in our building as they volunteer in our classrooms and around the school.
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
Don't Forget: Kids Heart Challenge
Kindergarten Celebrating 100s Day!
*All students showing in the pictures have media release form signed.
School Fairs
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 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