The Eagle Express
Parent Newsletter: Week of January 29-February 2, 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
Good Day EACS Families,
This week has ushered in a remote learning day! Welcome to Alaska living! We love it! As students begin to complete their remote learning for the day, please allow them to go outside and get some P.T. and fresh air. We hope to have everyone back in the building soon!
As we come back to finish January 2024 and begin February 2024, pleas remind students of the expectations, both academically and behaviorally, of our school. I anticipate great weeks of learning exhibiting the high standards and excellence. Thank you for your support!
Also, thank you parents for bringing your children to school every day and on time. I have seen your efforts this week. Keep it up!
Lastly, the Family FunNight hosted by our PTO was a blast. Parents and students alike enjoyed that time as we were able to "let our hair down" and enjoy the activities and uniform swap. I hope to see you at the next event!
Just Around the Corner
February 2-Pizza Friday
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 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
*PTO Meeting will be rescheduled
*March 22-Science Night
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.
Pizza Friday
Families,
Orders for pizza are due buy Tuesday, January 30, 2024 by 9:00 AM. Click on the link below to order.
Kids Heart Challenge
Thank you Middle School Student Council for kicking off our Kids Heart Challenge this past Friday. We now have our very own set of 10 CPR mannequins that will be delivered in s few short weeks. Families, I hope you consider participating. Last year, we raised an astounding $5,000.00. This ear, I know that we can exceed that goal. Listen out from the student council for more details!
Picture Day
February 7, 2024
Families.
Spring pictures will take place in the gym from 8 AM-12 PM. Students do not have to wear uniforms. Uniforms are not required. Attire must be school appropriate.
Eagle Academy 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
Ski For 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.
EACS Top Speller Going to State
Congratulations to Issac Skelley! He showed his spelling skills to advance to being our school representative at the Alaska State Spelling Bee! The competition was strong and heavy here at our school. We are wishing Issac much luck on this fabulous academic journey!
After School Activities
Gym Hockey
Thursday will be that last day for 2/3 Gym Hockey. 4/5 will begin next Tuesday, February 6, 2024! Students (and parents) are really enjoying this activity!
Anchorage Freestyle Wrestling Club
Hi Families,
Check out the 2024wrestling 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.
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
The PTO Post
Don't Have Facebook?
Join this new platform to keep up with what is going on in the Eagle Academy PTO. Have any questions or concerns, please contact Alysia Thayer. Click on the link below.
Just in Case You Missed It!
EACS and the Alaska News Source Weather Lab
Catch the dynamic experience and demonstration from the Weather Lab that our students participated in this month. Thank you to Mrs. Jennifer Jones, Mrs. Polly Schwarz, and the rest of the middle school team for your support in deepening our students' learning!
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