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.

December 2-13-MAP & mClass Assessment Window

December 3-Parent Orientation, 9 AM

December 10-APB Work Session followed by Special Mtg., 5:30 PTO Mtg

December 13-Pizza Friday

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 10-2nd Qtr. Awards Ceremony

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!

APB will have a Work Session followed by a Special mMeeting rescheduled on Tuesday, December 10, 2025 beginning at 5:30 pm at the school. The meeting agenda is 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 as it is a live document for the agenda. Thank you.

Our APB has decided to give the Anchorage School District Board a "Yes" to being interested in a move to a building like Fire Lake Elementary. The ASD Board will vote December 17th on the Rightsizing Initiative plan for school closures and repurposing. Stay tuned to see what they decide and how it will affect EACS.

Pizza Friday will be Friday, December 13, 2024. Here is the link https://pizza-fridays-2024-6th-grade-copy.cheddarup.com .

We need one more person to help make sure our students receive their pizza at lunch this week.

We would like to have Popcorn Fridays!

• Popcorn Friday volunteers - We would love a couple helpers to help do popcorn on the designated Fridays! Counts for volunteer hours! Sign up here to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0C4DADAE2CA6FA7-51851921-202425

Parents,

Please make sure students have the appropriate uniform items each day. Please check to make sure that out young ladies' skirts are not too short (two inches about the knee is regulation), pants are not too short or tight for any of the students, shoes are appropriate for the uniform type (e.g. gym shoes for PE uniform). We want our students to dress for success and feel comfortable in their clothing. If you have any questions or concerns, please call or email our front office. Thank you

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.

🎨 Support Mrs. Schwarz’s Art Room December Fundraiser! 🎨

This December, the Eagle Academy Art Room is partnering with MYHouse (Mat-Su Youth Housing). Together, we’re “building a brighter future for homeless and at-risk youth”! 💙

We’re inviting Eagle Academy families to donate items to fill backpacks for teens in need. Here’s how you can help:

👜 Donate new or gently used backpacks or items to fit inside, such as:

Socks and underwear

Toothbrushes and hygiene products

Something “soft” (like blankets or plush toys)

Every little bit makes a big difference! Let’s come together to support this important cause and spread some warmth this holiday season.

Visit myhousematsu.org to learn more about their mission. Thank you for your generosity!

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

Guitar

German

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

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:

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