It's Official! October Count Day is October 1st
The most important action you can take to support school funding is to make sure your student attends school on that day. Much of public education funding from the State of Colorado is based on student count, so we encourage you to make sure your student comes to school that day.
The “count window” the state observes is from Tuesday, September 24 through Tuesday, October 8, but the most important student count day is Tuesday, October 1st. Help us get an accurate count by having your student participate in learning that day.
If your student will be absent on Tuesday, October 1 due to illness, please call our
attendance line, (303) 467-2295 extension 5, to report the absence. Attendance during the “count
window” will help counteract an absence on Tuesday, October 1.
Thank you for your support of Excel Academy. Every student counts!
Music Class Recorder Unit
The 3rd, 4th and 5th graders will be starting a recorder unit next week during their music specials time. I encourage each student to have their own recorder though it is not mandatory. We will be using Baroque fingering Soprano Recorders. Dependable brands include Yamaha, Mullenhauer, and Kung. It doesn't matter what color the recorders is. Most recorders can be purchased for less than $10.00.
Do not purchase a recorder from the dollar or toy store. They are toys and not manufactured to produce the correct pitches. I will have a set of classroom recorders for students' use. The school set of recorders may be used by multiple students. They are disinfected after each use. If you do not want your child to use a cleaned school recorder, please plan on providing your child with their own recorder.
Remember to Complete the Charter Choice Combination Form for Potential Fee Waivers
Did you know that families who meet income eligibility thresholds can have certain school fees and school-day field study costs waived? In addition, Excel Academy receives additional funding based on the number of students who qualify as of October 1st each year as part of the official count process. If you think your family might qualify, please complete the Charter Choice Combination Form. Once complete, please forward the approval letter to Excel Academy's Business Manager, Keri Lee, at Keri.Lee@jeffco.k12.co.us. Find more information here. You can complete the Charter Choice Combination Form here.
Middle School Newsletter
Check out the first middle school newsletter of the year.
Fun photos!
What are students are learning?
Parent content on weekly goal sheets, grading, and online material access.
All newsletters can also be found on the website.
Sign-up for October Meals
The October Menu and Order Form is ready for you to fill it out!
As always, we advise filling out the form in its entirety. Please note in order to sign up your kiddos for the first week of October, the form will need to be filled out By Sunday, September 21st! Click HERE to sign-up.
Middle School Athletics
A full week of action with no less than 6 different contests this week.
Volleyball
Action started on Monday with the Eagles traveling to ECDS. If you recall from earlier in the year the outcome was not in favor of the Eagles. And though the B-team struggled, the A-team triumphed in a match that Coach Riley referred to as, "the best volleyball the team has played all year!" This is exciting as we head into the playoffs next week. Now is the time to be peaking!
VB on 9/26/24 vs Lincoln was a disappointing pouting for the Eagles. We were completely dominated, both A and B-teams. It was especially disappointing for the A-team who beat the Leopards earlier in the year.
Soccer
Three games on tap this past week starting with ECDS on Monday. The Eagles were too much and secured a 7-1 victory. Jaden Roy, Hagen Heintz and Barrett Anderson all contributed two goals apiece. Eli Quenzer added an additional score. Wednesday's match up with WWA was a thriller as the Eagles scored first off the toe of Barrett Anderson. WWA took the lead late in the first half 2-1 which is where it stayed till literally seconds left on the clock when WWA scored on a miracle shot from an almost impossible angle to make it 3-1. The official who we have had several times throughout the season remarked that it was the best he's seen us play! It was so exciting as the eagles had several shots on goal but couldn't find the back of the net. Game of the year for the Eagles on Wed. 9/25/24 vs WWA. The Eagles came out strong against the best team in the league and scored first on a shot by Jaden Roy, followed by another off the toe of Barrett Anderson. WWA came back and the score was tied tow to tow at the end of the first half. The second half was a bit of a different story as WWA's 6'3" giant got on track and he scored 7 goals in the second half. We added two more scores including a beautiful penalty shot by Barrett and then another score late in the half by Barrett. The Eagles will start the playoffs on 9/30/24 at Lincoln, with finals on 10/1/24 if we win on Monday!
XC
The Eagles ran at Oakhurst Park in the third leg of the league schedule. Noah Kelley was the overall winner of the boy's race with a time of 13:55 followed by William Houston who's strong finish yielded an 2nd overall place in 14:06. Rounding out the top five were Owen Tassano in 16:05, Aiden Villegas in 16:29 and Eli Cho in 16:41. For the girls it was Audrey Payne at 19:01, Cora Anderson 21:03, and Elizabeth Stilling 23:34. The Eagles face their final and toughest challenge of the season on 10/4/24 at Addenbrook Park. Boys run at 3:30 pm followed by the girls at 4:10pm!
See you at the games! Go Eagles!
7th Grade Keystone Science School FUN!
Our 7th graders had an incredible experience on their overnight field study to Keystone Science School last week. In addition to studying forest ecology while using the great outdoors as their classroom, they made connections with their peers and staff through fun team-building activities. Lots of wonderful memories were made!
Field Studies Are Happening!
We've had multiple field studies going on these past couple of weeks and lots of excitement surrounding them! Here's a recap of what's been happening in September:
9/12 - 6th Grade went to Skate City
9/12 - 3rd Grade In-House with CU Science Discovery
9/16 - 9/19 - 7th Grade went to Keystone Science School
9/25 - 2nd Grade went to Four Mile Historic Park
9/26 - 8th Grade went to Warren Tech
9/26 - 1st Grade went to the Denver Zoo
9/27 - 4th Grade went to Skate City
Excel Night at Noodles & Company
Save the date! Our next restaurant night is coming up on Thursday, October 10th at Noodles & Company. Watch the Eagle Update or see our PTO website for details.
LAST CHANCE: Order Through Oct. 1st
Order your water bottles with names engraved as well as the Excel Logo before October 1st. Check out the new color options, an additional tumbler option, and an Excel branded hat with two color options. Please order using these links:
This is a PTO fundraiser in partnership with a small business ran by Excel parents. Available to order up through 10/01 and delivered weekly to Excel.
Fundraise for Excel PTO While Shopping!
When you order gift cards through RaiseRight, retailers send a percentage of your spending to the Excel PTO. Here's how it works:
- BUY A GIFT CARD (traditional sent via postal mail or electronic available immediately): Let’s say you buy a $100 Gap eGift card from RaiseRight with 14% earnings. Pay with your bank account, debit card, or credit card.
- USE IT: Your $100 eGift card is delivered to your online RaiseRight Wallet instantly, ready to use online or in store or save for later.
- EARN AUTOMATICALLY: With a 14% rebate, you automatically earn $14 for your fundraising account. Way to go!
- THANKS, GAP! Your earnings come from the brand, so no
extra money comes out of your pocket.
One super easy way to use RaiseRight eGift cards is during online shopping. Fill your cart, determine the total, then go to the RaiseRight website to purchase an eGift card in the amount needed, check your RaisRight wallet, and redeem as payment in your retail shopping cart.
PTO Links
Track it Forward Volunteer Opportunities & Hours Tracking Site
RaiseRight online gift card fundraising site
2nd Saturdays at CSU Spur
2nd Saturdays at CSU Spur (held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) are free and open to the public for lots of family-friendly programming, including cooking activities in the CSU Spur kitchen, opportunities to watch veterinarians perform surgery on dogs and cats, see horses assisting with human therapies, engage with scientists at work, and play in a kid’s kitchen and kid’s vet clinic – allowing kids to become a veterinarian for the day and fix up stuffed animals.
Upcoming Themes:
- Oct. 12: Youth River Festival
- Nov. 9: Made in Colorado
- Dec. 14: Give Back Day
Check out the CSU Spur Flyer Here
Ralston Valley Poms: KG - 5th Grade
The Ralston Valley Poms would love to invite your PreK - 5th Grade dancer to join us for our Fall 2024 Mini-Mustangs dance clinic and performance! Please use the link or QR code below to register and invite all of your friends! Our Poms can't wait to dance and perform with you!
Arvada West Youth Wrestling
Arvada West Youth Wrestling is returning for their winter session. Please see the following flyer for more information: Arvada West Youth Wrestling.
Excel Academy K-8 Charter School
Email: Julie.Smith@jeffco.k12.co.us
Website: https://excel-academy.jeffcopublicschools.org/
Location: 11500 West 84th Avenue, Arvada, CO, USA
Phone: 303-467-2295
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ExcelAcademyK8