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The Eagle Express
Parent Newsletter: Week of January 8-12, 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
Happy New Year! Ringing in 2024 year with Eagle cheer!
Greetings EACS Parents,
I hope you were able to get a much deserved restful and rejuvenated break with your families and friends! I was able to catch up on my favorite reality show titled "As My Dreams Begin"🙃. Sleeping was my number one activity! I am ready to run this educational marathon for students and staff until the end.
First, I was so excited to see all of the students and most of you return to school today to begin this semester off "on the right foot" and on time. Attendance and promptness will be very crucial to ensuring that all students receive what they need academically.
Next, please read the rest of the newsletter to stay informed of all of the events and information that is buzzing around EACS! I will continue to keep you informed and up-to-date so that we can continue to support our students, staff, and school.
Last, from my heart to yours,I want to say "Thank You" to all of you who showered me and the rest of the staff with gifts of appreciation as we ended for the holidays! Please give me a few days to send out hand written notes of appreciation (my cast comes off tomorrow)! I do not take for granted the love you all showed. I appreciate your thoughtfulness.
Your Principal,
Lynn Mills
Just Around the Corner
January 8-PTO meeting|Canceled
January 12-All-School Awards Ceremony, 1:15 pm
January 12-PTO Pizza Fridays Begin
January 15-Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday-No School
January 16-APB Meeting, 5:30 pm
January 19-Schoolwide (3-5) Spelling Bee, 1:15 pm
January 23-Parent Orientation, 9:00 am
January 26-Family Fun Night, 6-8 pm
February 6, 13, 20-Parent Orientation, 9:00 am
February 27-Parent Orientation pm TBA
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
*PTO Meeting will be rescheduled
*March 22-Science Night
2024 Alternative & Charter Schools Fairs
We have amazing opportunities to showcase our school at the different alternative school fairs. With the school lottery coming up, we will be proactive in making sure our school can offer our services to our community.
Z.J. Loussac Public Library School Fair-1/27/24
2024 ASD Alternative Schools & Program Expo-2/10/24 12pm-4pm
2024 Charter Fair at Wayland/STrEaM Academy-2/28/24 4pm-7pm
Chugiak-Eagle River Library-Community School Fair 3/2/24 1pm-4pm
Elective Change Form
Parents,
Students will have until Friday, January 19 at 12:00 pm to make necessary changes to their electives for 2nd semester. After that date, there will not be any more changes in elective selection. Thank you for your support and patience.
Front Office Blog
Intent to Return Form
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.
Updated MS Elective Change Form
Middle School Parents,
Here is a copy of the Middle School Elective Change Form. Robotics 2 is second period while Robotics 1 is third period. Simply complete this form and return it to school before January 19th. Please contact Alysia or Kari in the front office if you need some assistance.
Safety
Parents,
Your safety and the safety of our students and staff is of the upmost importance. When exiting your vehicle, at all times please use the snow covered cross walk. During pick up, obey the staff STOP sign. We want you to "Arrive live (and injury free) with a smart depart!"
Graditude
Thank you Mrs. Cooper and company for getting the lockers assembled over the winter break! You guys rock! We appreciate your dedication to our school and students.
Schoolwide Spelling Bee
Our students, 3-8, will compete in the schoolwide Spelling Bee on Friday, January 19. The competition for grades 3-5 will take place in the gym at 1:15 pm. Middle school will compete during ELA classes. Please support!
2024 Afterschool Activities
Parents,
Elementary school students will be going home with some afterschool club permission forms to be completed and returned back to school as soon as possible. We have some very eager advisors who are willing to share their skills with our students. I am so excited. Some of our advisors are planning to incorporate our middle school students later in the quarter. Please do not feel as though they are being overlooked. Here is what's coming beginning next week!
Gym Hockey-Mr. Greg Beaulieu
Gym hockey will begin on January 16, 2024 for 25 students in grades 2 & 3. Grades 4 & 5 will begin on February 2, 2024. Please be cognizant of the beginning and ending dates on your permission forms. This club will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:20-4:20 pm.
American Sign Language (ASL)|Mrs. Marie Pelton
Mrs. Pelton has room for 25 students to learn or refresh learning in ASL. This class will begin on Tuesday, January 16. It will be every Tuesday from 3:20-4:15 pm until March 5, 2024.
Intermediate Yoga-Grades 4 & 5| Mrs. Aprille Cage
Mrs. Cage braved primary students for Yoga Club last semester. She is coming back to help our intermediate students learn some calming techniques. She has slots for 20 students. Intermediate Yoga Club will begin Friday, January 19 and will run from 3:20-4:00 pm.
The PTO Post
Parents,
Our PTO is in action! We need your help to make the experiences for our students memorable and engaging. Here are a few items in which we will need your assistance.
Pizza Fridays
We would like for parents to volunteer on Fridays to make sure our students receive their pizzas for lunch. Pizza Fridays! Pizza Fridays! Pizza Fridays! We begin Friday, January 12, 2024!
School Business Partners
Our PTO is looking to partner with any businesses in our community. Or if you know of any businesses that would like to partner with us here at Eagle Academy Charter School. We are looking for volunteers, fundraising opportunities, and monetary donations to help us target the focus area goals of our school! Check out our SBP Brochure! Give it to your friends and family!
Family Fun Night
Parents,
PTO is excited to host the first Family Fun Night for this school year. This is a time for families to share in some fun and quality time with teachers and other families. PTO is asking for suggestions. Log your ideas on the Google Form link below.
Lost and Found
Looking for something?
Come check the Lost and Found!
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