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Hello Families,

This school year has really flown by. Our second quarter/first semester of school will end on Friday, December 20, 2024. Students have really shown their academic capabilities, met challenges, and overcame them. Our staff have jumped in and given them the support and guidance they need to be successful. I encourage all students, families, and staff to continue to put their best efforts forward to end 2024 on a high note as we bring in 2025 with energy and motivation to finish this year's academic, behavior, and social race to the end.

Happy Holidays and a Blessed New Year!

Your Principal,

Dr. Lynn Mills

December 16-EACS Holiday Program, Chugiak HS, 6:30 PM

December 19-Last Day for Students

December 19-Pajama Day

December 20 End of 2nd Qtr./Teacher Grading Day/No Students

December 23-January 3, 2024-Winter Break

January 2- Uniform Swap, 4-6 PM, MS Annex

January 6-Return to School

January 7-Cultural Day of Significance

January 10-2nd Qtr. Awards Ceremony

January 14-Parent Orientation, 9 AM

January 20-Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance/No School

January 24- Kids' Heart Challenge Kick Off Assembly

Mrs. Crowther will need some volunteers to help set up and break down the auditorium. Please let her know if you would be available to help.

Are yo a baker? O do you know anyone who can bake? We will need a lot of cookie donations for our program. Also let us know if you can help out in this area as well. Thank you in advance!

Seating

K-1 will sing first, and sit with their families for the rest of the concert.

2-5 will sit as classes. MS will sit with their families.

Songs:

K-1: Hat for my snowman, jolly old st. Nicholas

2-3: 8 days of Hannukah, don't eat a pointsettia

4: rise up shepherd

4-5: Pat a pan, ugly sweater

5:feliz navidad

Dr. Lynn Mills

Guitar

MS choir: glow, deck the hall

All grades and audience

Dismissal to home/cookies

I have arranged a visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus.

Here are a few reminders:

1. Student Dress Code

• Student Uniforms or Nice Holiday Attire

2. Program Etiquette

• Enter and Exit after a performance is complete.
• Arrive on time.
• Communicate with neighbors between performances.
• Take all electronic devices should be turned off. Pictures before or after performances is recommended.
• Food in designated areas
• Acknowledge the conductor
• Watch the conductor for applause signal. (He/She will turn away from ensemble and drop his/her hands.)
• Be a role model for others around you and make good choices.

3. Enjoy the program

Parents,

Here are some important links to be aware of this 24/25 SY.

ASD Visitor and Volunteer Application -Complete this form to chaperone field trips and volunteer in the school.

Pre-Arranged Absence Form: This form should be completed by families whose child(ren) will miss 5 or more consecutive days from school.

Records Requests -To request student records.

Online Lottery -To submit a lottery Application or view the Lottery process.

Q ParentConnect -Login to Q ParentConnect or StudentConnect. Retrieve your pin or password.

EACS School Needs Assessment - PTO wants to know what you are thinking. Complete the Google Form to express your school needs.

EACS French Toast - Please ensure that student uniforms are up to code.

Parents,

There are a few ways, other than contacting the office, to communicate student absences. Please use the following methods.

1. You can go into Parent connect to report your child's absence. Or,

2. You call the Attendance Line. When calling, pease leave the student's name, grade, reason for absence, and the person's name who makes the call.

3. You may also email EACSFrontOffice@ asdk12.org.

This will ensure that all attendance issues are correct. Thank you for your support.

Parents,

Please get student uniforms from French Toast. All students are required and expected to wear the appropriate school uniform each day! Staff will do uniform checks to ensure student uniforms fit appropriately and all items are up to standard. Below is direct link to help ensure students are dressed to impress for success. Thank you!

Thank You Eagle Academy Families! The Student Council food drive is complete. We collected over 3,300 lunch/snack food items for the Covenant House. Their mission is to serving children with absolute respect and unconditional love. They help youth experiencing homelessness and safeguard all youth in need. Thank you for your help in donating for youth in our community. Congratulations to the winning class: 4th grade.

Thursday, December 19th will be Pajama Day. This is a tradition at EACS. Where your pajamas, robe, slippers etc. to school (just make sure to brush your teeth:-). Remember, we will still go outside to recess so students will need to put winter gear over their pajamas.

APB will have a Work Session on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 5:30 pm. The next regular APB meeting will be Tuesday, January14, 2025. Both will be at the school. The meeting agenda(s) will be posted in the lobby of the front office as well in this newsletter. Please contact Emily Morrison (morrison_emily@asdk12.org) or any APB member with questions or to provide public comment.

Thank You!

Emily Morrison

Also, please check this newsletter for updates as it is a live document for the agenda. Thank you.

Families,

Don't forget your cookies for tonight's Holiday Program!

Please be on the lookout for EACS Family Night Events!

Parents,

The next Pizza Friday is January 24, 2025. Please sign up to ensure our students receive the pizza orders! Don't forget, you will get your volunteer hours by helping out!

Parents,

You have requested it! We will oblige! However, we need your help! Check out the Event information and sign up at the link below!

What: EACS Uniform Swap

When: January 2, 2025

Where: EACS Middle School Annex

Time: 4-6 PM

*If you volunteer, we will need you at the school at 3 PM. Here is the link 👇.

Parents,

Please remember that we will have our 2nd Qtr Awards Assembly the week we return to school. Teachers will be contacting you to let you know if your child will receive and award so that you may have time to prepare to attend. Thank you so much for your support!

When: Friday, January 10, 2024

Where: EASC Gym

Time: 1:15 PM

EACS Families,

Did you know we have a way for you and your child(ren) to get more practice with Spalding phonograms on our website. Just visit https://www.asdk12.org/eagleacademycharter. Once there, choose "Families" then "Phonograms". There are videos made by our very own Mrs. Timberlake. Remember, this is a team effort to get our students the help they need to be successful in our wonderful school.

Hello Parents,

I am so glad that this year has started on a positive and joyous note! We need your support! Many tasks or jobs are completed for the direct help with students and support of our staff because of your dedication to our school. Please let us know if you are available to assist with the following.

*Classroom project preparations (Art)

*Classroom interventions

*Arrival Procedures

*Dismissal Procedures

*EACS PTO

When you have chosen your activity, please contact the front office by phone (907)742-3025 or email EACSFrontOffice@asdk12.org.

Parents,

Students will be give reflective tape to bring home for you to decide the best placement (backpack, jacket, etc.). Here is the accompanying brochure. Thank you!

Check out the link below.

'Tis the Season

Temperatures will be starting to drop. We go outside (weather permitting, to 10 degrees below zero) for recess every day. Please, please, please start preparing to send your student(s) to school with appropriate winter outerwear. This means:

• warm coat
• winter hat
• mittens or gloves
• scarves
• snow pants
• boots
• Rain coat
• Rain Boots

It is always a good idea to mark your child’s name on all items. You would be surprised how many pairs of black snow pants we get!

Looking ahead. We are hoping to find a handful of parents who would like to earn school service hours by sponsoring an after school activity next fall. After School Activities (ASA) will start approximately mid-late September and run through the first week of December (12 weeks) and are typically one day a week for an hour of instructional time. Parents who lead an activity will be able to help fulfill their annual school service required of 16 hours.

If you have a special skill, talent, or hobby that you would be willing to share with students please contact the front office.

Some Possible Activities Include:

• Quilting/Sewing

• Digital Photography

• Dance

• Ukulele

• Beading

• Chess club

• Drama

• Cross Country Running*

• And More

*Running club will begin soon after school begins to prepare for the Beach Lake Jamboree in September.

Lynn Mills - Principal (mills_lynn@asdk12.org)

Emily Morrison - APB Chair (morrison_emily@asdk12.org)

Vanessa Hall - APB Vice Chair (v.m.hall@outlook.com)

Heather Caldwell - APB Teacher (caldwell_heather@asdk12.org)

Mindy Edison - APB Teacher (edison_mindy@asdk12.org)

Chris Hatt- APB Member (roysterbash@hotmail.com )

Paula Ayojiak - APB Community (paula@ayojiak.com)

Royal Harrop- APB Community (thebear.harrop@gmail.com)

Samantha Correia - Chair: (209) 621-9260

Alexis Johnson - Vice Chair: (907)230-9988

Alysia Thayer - Vice-Chair: (303) 378-3097

Vanessa Hall -Treasurer: (907) 230-6365

Sarah Martinez - Secretary: (907) 360-7310

Heather Franck - Parent Rep: (907) 726-7860

Jennifer Sandvik - Teacher Rep

Anchorage School District

Dr. Jharrett Bryantt- School Superintendent

Margo Bellamy-School Board President