Academy Avenue Elementary School
SY 24 Academy
Academy Announcements
Dear Academy Families and Friends,
May is well underway and things are really starting to move fast here. MCAS Math is here this week for our 3rd and 4th graders. Here are some important things to note happening around campus and across the district:
- This week, we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week! We have a whole list of activities and treats planned for our staff. Cards from home are always welcome as we thank our incredible staff!
- This past week, our kindergarteners in K-Rosemond celebrated becoming authors and published their first book. They made amazing paragraphs and works of art. See some pictures below.
- Grade 3 has MCAS Math on Tuesday and Wednesday and 4th Grade has MCAS Math on Thursday and Friday this week. Grade 5 will have MCAS Math next week. As always please make sure chromebooks are charged every night.
- We want to welcome Ms. Abigail Ierardi, who will be working with the students in 3D!
- For the past few weeks, students in all grades have been working on a special Medal of Honor project. Our school has been learning and writing about the Medal of Honor and Weymouth recipient, Elden H. Johnson. Classes around the school have been learning all about his dedication, service, and bravery. Grade 2 visited the Memorial Wall next to Town Hall to learn more.
- Our 1st grade classes went on a special trip to the WHS Planetarium on Friday. They got to experience a space launch and go out an explore our solar system.
- 5th Grade went to Fish School this past week as part of our partnership with the North & South River Watershed Alliance. Students learned all about journey the fish take climbing from the Weymouth herring run.
- Grades 3-5 will be doing the Panorama survey. Students took the survey in the fall and this valuable data will help inform us on our school climate.
- Lip Sync is getting close. We are so excited for the big night on Chapman Stage on May 15th. There are over 40 acts for the show. It's amazing to see what the students come up with.
- Running club is back for students in Grade 3-5 on Thursdays after school.
- Wednesday is the Spring Walk to School Day. Routes will leave from the Essex St. and Legion Field starting points. Please join us as this is part of our safe routes to school initiative.
Every year, all schools that receive Title I funds are asked to provide feedback about the current services your school is receiving. If you could take a moment to share your thoughts, it would be greatly appreciated. FY25 Title I Family Needs Assessment
Thank you for all your support!
Mr. Higgins
Upcoming Spring Events
May 2025
May 4-Family Day at the Boston Red Sox!
May 5-Incoming 6th Grade Information Night 6-7PM
May 6 & 7- Grade 3 Math MCAS
May 7-SRTS Walk to School Day
May 8 & 9-Grade 4 Math MCAS
May 12-ROAR Assembly (Due to MCAS schedule)
May 12-Screenagers Event (See Flyer Below)
May 13-Half Day of School
May 13-Merry Cafe Dining for $$$
May 14 & 15-Grade 5 Math MCAS
May 15-Lip Sync 6-8PM @ Chapman
May 19 & 20- Grade 5 Science MCAS Days
May 26-Memorial Day-No School
May 28-30 Kindergarten Screening Days
May 29-Kindergarten Here I Come event @ Chapman
May 30-Flight (STEM) Assembly
June
June 4-K-2 Spring Music Concert 9:45 AM
June 5-Senior Walk of Honor visit
June 6-Academy Field Day with Mr. Murphy
June 7-WHS Class of 2025 Graduation 10-12PM
June 10-Half Day-5th Grade Fun Day
June 10-Band Concert (in school) 10:00-10:30
June 11-Band Concert Night:Seach WES Murphy Talbot
June 12-Band Concert Night: Academy Hamilton Pingree Nash
June 13- PBIS ROAR Assembly
June 13-5th Grade Chapman Visit
June 17-Grade 5 Promotion Ceremony
June 18-Chapman Graduation
June 19-Juneteenth Holiday-No School
June 20-Last day of school
AAPC News
The AAPC May Newsletter
https://secure.smore.com/n/wj1fa
AAPC Website
https://sites.google.com/view/aapcsite/home
Presidents- Katie McPartlin & Kerri Olore
Vice President- Alison Nogueira
Treasurer- Lindsay Brooks
Secretaries- Caroline McLaughlin & Pam Schricker
Volunteers are always needed!
District Links & Information:
- Tech Support for Families
- Champions Before and After School Care - 781-812-8735 or lolee@discoverchampions.com
- Blackboard Communications - Opt In and Opt Out Instructions
- Town Wide Parent Council - Meets the Second Tuesday of Each Month
- SEPAC - Click here for meeting schedule
COVID Resources
- DESE/DPH School Guidance
- Video: How to Administer an At-Home COVID Test
- Text Guide: How Do I Administer an At-Home COVID test?
- Weymouth Public Schools Transportation Webpage
