Academy Avenue Elementary School

Dear Academy Families and Friends,

I hope you are enjoying this beautiful Labor Day weekend! Throughout the year, we'll send home Sunday messages to help keep families informed of all the different activities and events we do. Please take a few minutes to look over the information. In a typical week, we put most of the information at the top but want to make sure parents check out the linked "buttons' as well as flyers near the bottom. Our goal is to put everything right in the palm of your hand so you can be actively involved and connected. Easy peasy lemon squeezy is how we like to do it here at Academy.

Class assignments and bus numbers have been released through the Aspen Family portal. I hope everyone was able to access them and have reviewed with your child your entry plan. We're nearing the final few days before kicking things off with students in Grades 1-5 on September 4th (remember it's a half day with dismissal at 11:50 AM). The excitement is building!

I want to give a huge "Thank You" to the Rossi family and the AAPC for all their hard work making our grounds look beautiful just in time for our back to school events! The campus looks amazing. I would also like to thank our custodians, Mr. Gallagher and Mr. Santo, for all of their hard work making the school look great for opening day!

It was great to see so many of our Kindergarten families come out for the K Meet up last weekend and we are excited to see them back on Friday, September 5th for the K Orientation.

See you Tuesday night at the Ice Cream Social!

Mr. Patrick J. Higgins

Principal

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August and September

September 1-Labor Day Holiday

September 2 Ice Cream Social 5:30-7PM (Baseball Field)

September 2-3 Staff Only Days

September 4-Day 1-Half day for Kids in Grades 1-5. 11:50AM Dismissal

September 5-First full day Grades 1-5

September 5-Kindergarten Orientation Sessions

September 8-Kindergarten's first (full) day!

September 15 Academy's Open House Night 6-8PM

September 16-5th Grade Band Demonstration Assembly

September 25-Academy Ave Parent Council Meeting 630PM

September 30-Grade 5 Instrument Rental Night @ Chapman at 6:30PM

October 24-Fun Run SY26!!!

Here are a few things to think/know about for the upcoming start of school:

• The first day can be a big deal with some big feelings. Please take some time to talk to your children and plan out your family's entry and dismissal routines. Thank you to all of the families that completed the student dismissal form for your child. If you have more than one kiddo, please complete an additional form. Click here for more information regarding dismissal procedures.
• The school day starts at First Bell (8:50AM) and the late bell rings at 9:05AM. Please make every effort to have your child present and on time every day! The end of the day bell rings at 3:15 PM. Also please avoid the island before and after school as buses will be loading and unloading in that area.
• Just a reminder to parents using the Top Lot, the lot closes at 9:00AM for arrival and 3:10PM for end of the day pick-up. Cars should stay clear of the front circle during arrival and dismissal. No parking on the circle please. Also please remember in the morning to wait for the BIG WAVE (staff signal) when to unload.

Allison Smith-Special Education

Karen Taylor-School Psychologist

Michaela Tobin-English Language Learner Teacher

Andrew Primiano-Building Substitute

Andrew Martin-Grade 3 LTS

• Kindergarten families will be receiving an email soon with an assigned time for Kindergarten Orientation, which will occur on Friday, September 5th. The first day of school for Kindergarten students will be Monday, September 8th and is a full day of school.
• If you did not get an appointment, please contact the school office at 781.335.4717

Student Dismissal Form

Suggested summer supply lists

Bus applications Click here

Summer Reading Requirements

Campus Entry Plan

Parent Council needs you!!! Please see the flyers below about upcoming events as well as opportunities to get involved.

Website

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

Presidents- Katie McPartlin & Kerri Olore

Vice President- Holly Hazelton

Treasurer- Lindsay Brooks

Secretaries- Stephanie Hartmann

Join Today!!!

Fun Run is back!! Register your child for their FREE t-shirt!

For new parents: Fun Run is the major fundraiser of the school year. Every child participates regardless of fundraising efforts! More information will be coming in September, but please register ASAP for a shirt!

Scan the QR code or click the link in the comments. The first class to get every student to register will get an extra prize!

• 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