The Eagle Express
Parent Newsletter: Week of February 12-16, 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.
Huge Gratitude
Thank you families for the overwhelming support of the 2/3 Ice Fishing field trip to Lake Jewel last week! The weather was great! Our students had a STUPENDOUS time! We are better together!
Thank you Mrs. Timberlake and Mrs. Andrews for organizing this AMAZING 2023-24 Ice Fishing field trip!
Just Around the Corner
February 12-PTO Meeting, 6:00 pm
February 13-Parent Orientation, 9:00 am
February 13-APB Meeting, 5:30 pm
February 16-Pizza Friday
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
March 22-Science Night, 6pm-8pm
April 16-Parent Orientation, 9:00 am
April 19-No School
May 7-Parent Orientation, 9:00 am
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 Survey
Due to the upcoming Anchorage School District start time changes beginning the 2024-25 school year, the Academic Policy Board wants to survey our school community to help solidify our school's start/end times. As a charter school, we can set start and end times that differ from the rest of ASD. Please take this survey by Friday, 2/9. Thank you for your input!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeAxVgVuKdzbZAZGCdPWZkEYTpXjru26FdJkMlPeTgRZGzPNA/viewform?usp=sf_link
Pizza Friday
Order by 9 pm Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Please use the link below to purchase pizza slices.
Volunteers Needed
Please sign up using the following link.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948A5AD2DA4FDC16-47205533-pizza
Visitor & Volunteer 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!
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.
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 our front office.
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.
The Eagle Academy Blood Drive
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.
MS Student Council Animal Food & Accessories Drive
February 13 to February 29
Parents,
During this period, we are seeking donations of items that will greatly benefit local animal shelters and rescue organizations. These items can include dry and canned pet food, treats and snacks, pet toys and accessories, blankets and bedding, collars, leashes, harnesses, and cleaning supplies such as pet-safe disinfectants.
Donations will be collected by Ms. Babiano and the Middle School Student Council. Thank you for your support.
Happy Valentine's Day to All of EACS!
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