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The Eagle Express
Parent Newsletter: Week of December 18-22
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
Season's Greetings EACS Families,
Happy holidays! This is the last edition of The Eagle Express for 2023. Can you believe it? Where did first semester go? It has been an amazing experience for me thus far!
This is the last stretch before break! This week will be full of excitement as this quarter comes to an end. Please remind all students about the expectations of EACS! I hope to finish strong with attendance, academics, and behaviors.
I appreciate your support! I look forward to our continued support in the New Year! There is so much more in store for 2024! Let's continue to soar Eagle families!
Your Principal,
Lynn Mills
Front Office Flow
Parents,
Please remember to send emails to both Kari Blackburn (blackburn_kari@asdk12.org) and Alysia Thayer (thayer_alysia@asdk12.org) if you need to communicate important information to the office staff. Remember, it takes a team to run our school!
Just Around the Corner
December 18-PTO Mtg, 6 pm
December 19-Rep. Dan Saddler will visit EACS, 11:30 am
December 19-APB Special Mtg, 5:15 pm
December 21-Pajama Day
December 21-Winter Holiday Program, 6pm @ Gruening Middle School
December 22-End of 2nd QRT/No School for Students/Grade Reporting Day
December 25-January 5-Winter Break
January 12-PTO Pizza Fridays Begin
January 12-2nd Quarter Awards Ceremony, 1:30 pm
January 26-Family Fun Night, 6-8 pm
February 23-Blood Drive, 8 am-2 pm
*March 22-Science Night
APB Special Meeting Agenda
EACS Winter Holiday Program Reminders
Gruening Middle School"s Cafétorium| Please arrive at 5:45 pm
Parents,
The Winter Program date is quickly approaching. Our students have been rehearsing their songs in preparation for this big event! I look forward to seeing all of the beautiful smiles on students, staff, and families as we share in this wonderful experience.
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
The PTO Post
Our PTO is in action! We need your help to make the experiences for our students memorable and engaging. Here are a few items in which we will need your assistance.
Cookie Donations for the Winter Holiday Program
Please bring your donations to the event at Gruening Middle School's Cafétorium the night of the event. Remember, it is Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 6pm
School Business Partners
Our PTO is looking to partner with any businesses in our community. Or if you know of any businesses that would like to partner with us here at Eagle Academy Charter School. We are looking for volunteers, fundraising opportunities, and monetary donations to help us target the focus area goals of our school! Check out our SBP Brochure! Give it to your friends and family!
Pizza Fridays
We would like for parents to volunteer on Fridays to make sure our students receive their pizzas for lunch. Pizza Fridays! Pizza Fridays! Pizza Fridays!
Family Fun Night
Parents,
PTO is excited to host the first Family Fun Night for this school year. This is a time for families to share in some fun and quality time with teachers and other families. PTO is asking for suggestions.
Family Science Night
This event takes place March 22nd 6-8pm. Planning is everything. Please sign up to volunteer and to let us know if there is anyone you know who would like to participate. The more the merrier!🙂
EACS Elementary Awards Ceremony
Friday, January 12, 2024| 1:45 pm
Parents,
We will have our Winter K-5 Awards Ceremony next month. Please make sure you mark your calendars! What a great day to be an Eagle! Let's celebrate our students' achievements to mark another great end of the second quarter and to begin an aspiring third quarter!
Elementary Student Council
Last chance to participate is Thursday, December 20, 2023!
EACS 2024 Blood Drive
Blood Bank of Alaska| February 23 from 8am-2pm
Hey Parents,
Interested in giving blood to save a life? Make a donation and receive 2 volunteer hours. There will be a sign up sheet. It is coming soon!
You can make a difference! Please support our efforts!
Thanking you in advance! Your are a HERO!
School Snaps
Just Hanging Around
Twinsies
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)
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