Academy Avenue Elementary School

Dear Academy Families and Friends,

We had another great (short) week at Academy. On Monday, we hosted hero artist, Rob Surrette. The students were amazed and impressed with the talent and powerful message in his presentation! Students were talking about him all week. The Running Club had it's last big practice before the big race this Wednesday. To cap off the week, the Academy Ambassadors held their project committee meetings and hosted the monthly ROAR awards. It was amazing to see all of the students who were recognized for their school spirit and hard work at the assembly. They also recognized 4M for winning the Golden Paw and 1Y winning the Jr. Paw for the second month in a row-great job to both these two homerooms! Also be on the lookout for flyers from Coats for Kids, the Pajama Drive, and the Canned Food Drive. Our goal is to do even better than last year on all three projects to help those in need this season.

Coming this week, I would like to direct your attention to the Superintendent's Sense of Belonging Survey (see below). Please take a few moments to complete the survey as student belonging is one of our top priorities in every classroom and throughout the school. This week, we also have our Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences and the Book Fair at Academy! We hope to see every family attend. Your partnership with our school makes a huge difference...after all...it takes a village!

Thank you for all of your support as well as future support with our community service learning projects!

Mr. Patrick J. Higgins

Principal

PS-Don't forget-Thursday is an early dismissal day (11:50AM) due to Virtual conferences!

As part of Weymouth Public Schools' strategic planning, we need your help in creating a shared vision for Inclusive Practices - one that truly reflects who we are as a district and what we value as a community. This vision will paint a clear picture of what inclusion looks and feels like in our schools: where every student, staff member, and family feels welcomed, respected, and supported. Together we will define what it means to belong in our district and ensure that every classroom and school reflects that commitment.

Your feedback here will help us understand how welcomed, respected, and supported everyone feels in our school community. Your responses are confidential and will guide us in our work. There are 7 questions estimated to take no more than 10 minutes.

Take the survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdO5F1ESMj6Km_VVLzz8lJJOu1sLN1N-P6HfS-uP_6cCiP5LQ/viewform

November

November 18-Grade 3 Field Trip to the New England Aquarium

November 19-Parent Teacher Conferences 5-8PM (In-Person)

November 20-Parent Teacher Conferences 12:30-3:20 (Virtual)

November 20-Half Day of school for students due to conferences

November 21-Grade 5 Field Trip to the New England Wildlife Center

November 26-Half Day of school (no PM Champions)

November 27-28 Thanksgiving Break

Weymouth SEPAC

Click here for more information regarding our SEPAC

Weymouth SEPAC meeting — Tuesday, November 18 at 7:00 PM on Zoom.

We’ll start the evening with Meg Verliccio, Director of Student Services, who will share district updates and answer questions.

Then we’re excited to welcome Kara Pratt, BCBA and mom to three, who will talk about the successes, challenges, and strategies involved in advocating for a medically complex child. Kara brings both professional expertise and lived experience that will resonate with many families and educators.

As always, we’ll wrap up the night with caregiver-only time — a supportive space to connect, share, and ask questions.

When: Tuesday, November 18
Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Zoom –https://qrc.is/u0d

It's that time of year-we have a lot of community service projects coming our way to help those in need as we near the holiday season.

• A letter from Nurse Ali
• Food Pantry Calendar
• Holiday Assistance Programs

• Book Fair Volunteers Needed (sign up here)
• WGB Basketball Flyer
• WEA Food Drive Flyer
• Elks Hoop Free Throw Flyer

Attendance plays a big role in a student's learning & achievement in school. Being here every day is important to a student's growth and progress. Grade 3 moved back to the top of the board!

Thank you again for calling the hotline (781.335.4717) any time your child is out!!!

The Dreamcatcher is back for its 33rd year on November 27, 2025! Register before October 8 using promo code whsathletics25 to save $5 on the registration fee.

The next AAPC meeting will be on November 13, 2025 at 6:30 in the Cafeteria. See the links below for more information:

Academy Merch is for Sale

Click here for the flyer

AAPC November Newsletter

https://app.smore.com/n/z0q1cs

Website

https://sites.google.com/view/aapcsite/home

Presidents- Katie McPartlin & Kerri Olore

Vice President- Holly Hazelton

Treasurer- Lindsay Brooks

Secretaries- Stephanie Hartmann

Now that we are in November, we'll be updating this section of the newsletter with important Grade 5 specific information. Our goal is to make their 5th grade year the best yet and there's lots to do!

Shortly we'll send out information about grade 5 specific fundraisers as well as links for the yearbook committee to help get things going! There is also a 5th grade parent facebook page to help keep the 5th grade families in the loop.

Check often, check early!

• 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