The Eagle Express

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.

Dear EACS Families,

I hope everyone got some rest and sun this weekend! It was a perfect time to hit the reset button to prepare for another wonderful week at the EACS Nest!

We hit a few snags last week. I think they are finally getting worked out. I appreciate your quick pivot and patience. We are all doing our best, being our best, to soar above the rest!

We look forward to welcoming our Kindergarteners into our nest this week! Let's make sure we lead by example and help show their parents the way!

Please remember to read our school and teacher newsletters to the end each week to keep you in the know of what's happening in our Eagles' Nest. These are packed with an enormous amount of information. Some have expressed that it is overwhelming. Read it! Know it! Skip over it once you know it!

I will remove information once the deadline or event has occurred, or my staff and I do not need to remind families of certain pertinent policies and information. An example would be our school's Uniform Dress Code or policies.

Thank you for choosing Eagle Academy Charter School as you academic institution. You have made a great decision!

Your Principal,

Dr. Lynn Mills

August 24- EACS K-5 Running Club

August 24- EACS APB Work Session, 5:30 PM

August 26- Kindergarten First Day, 8:45 AM

August 26- Tears & Cheers, 9 AM

August 28- PLC Friday/2:30 PM Release

September 1- Lion's Club Vision Screening, 9 AM

September 1- K-5 Parent Information Night, 6 PM

September 2-Middle School Parent Information Night, 6 PM

September 2- 6th & 8th Grade Parent Field Trip Information Meetings, 7 PM

Parents,

Here is some important information to be aware of this 26/27 SY.

Eagle Academy Charter School Website

EACS Parent Hub- You will find out more about Eagle Academy, school supply lists, and any form you may need to complete right here.

Families,

Our Paraprofessionals (TAs) and other staff on duty will be ready to receive students at 8:10 am. Please remember that all elementary students and their middle school siblings will be dropped off at the playground (blacktop) in the mornings, while middle school students will be dropped off in the loop and walk into the front entrance of the school. Students are not allowed in the building before 8:10 am.

In the afternoons, Teachers and some support staff will dismiss middle school students and their siblings will be picked up at the playground (blacktop) area while elementary students will be dismissed by their teachers at the loop. Please look for your child's teacher at the end of the day.

We will not issue family numbers this year. It is important that you follow all dismissal procedures outlined in the policies and procedures manual found on our website.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. Safety is our number one goal for all families, staff, and students.

Families,

Our small business partnerships aids in multiple ways. This year we have an opportunity to partner with the Harry J. McDonald Memorial Center (Mac Center). As we have not discussed our use of the parking lot as of yet, please do not block their fire lane nor clientele parking as we work to get our families in and out of the parking lot as quickly as we can both in the mornings and in the afternoons.

Thank you!

If you haven't already done so, please provide the front office staff with documents verifying your residence within the Municipality of Anchorage. This information is due by August 31, 2024.

Accepted forms of documentation include:

• Utility Bill: Water/Sewer, Electric, Gas, or Trash (Please - no internet or cell phone bills)
• Lease/Rental agreement

You can upload these directly to your parent connect account vis the ASD website: https://parentconnect.asdk12.org/production/parentportal

You can also scan and email your documents to EACSFrontOffice@asdk12.org .

This picture is a link to Alaska Ordinance NO 2019.51(s). Please read.

Parents,

Absolutely no volunteers will be allowed to volunteer in the building (even for afterschool events) if they do not have a background check for the current school year. Please use the Raptor School Security system (click on the picture) to complete your volunteer/background check on the Anchorage School District website. You may also log your volunteer hours. Once you get our confirmation email, scroll all the way to the bottom for the link! If you have any questions, feel free to contact the ladies in the front office. Thank you!

Eagle Academy is sponsoring “Spalding Night” Parent trainings. We will discuss the use of Spalding phonogram cards and techniques to help study spelling words. Families new to Eagle Academy are required to attend one training to help support your child/ren at home. It is also open to families that need a refresher. Phonogram cards need to be purchased for the training for $15 / first set, $15 for additional sets of cards. The following classes are available to choose from:

Wednesday Sept 9th @ 6:30-7:30

Thursday Sept 10th@ 3:45-4:45

Monday Sept 14th@ 3:45-4:45

timberlake_melissa@asdk12.org

***To purchase phonogram cards: Go to the ASD website, then to Q Parent Connect, to online payments, to phonograms. You will be able to purchase one or more sets of phonogram cards ($15 each) paying with your

credit card. If you do not have your Q Parent Connect Pin and Password, please call the front office ASAP to

get it. We cannot accept cash/check. You will get the cards at the training. Bring a copy of your receipt. Sign up forms will be coming home next week.

If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Timberlake at timberlake_melissa@asdk12.org

Our first Step Into Eagle Success Parent Seminar of the year will be Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM. All subsequent Parent Seminars will be held on a Tuesday each month until May. These are informative meetings to learn more about our school. If you are new to the school or haven't attended a seminar yet, get signed up! Use the link below!

https://forms.gle/neDASfrYqc9n4atLA

Families,

In order to get our students prepared for next month's Chugiak/Eagle River Jamboree, our wonderful advisors, Ms. Sandvik, Mr. Chouinard, and Mr. Beaulieu will begin practice today, Monday, August 24, 2026. Permission forms went out Friday! Kindergarten can begin on Wednesday, August 26th with an adult. Please remember this club will be on Mons/Weds from 3:30-4:30 from August 24 to September 16.

If you have not completed the form, please print and return it today!

Dear Middle School Parents and Guardians,

Middle school PE uniforms are now available to order. Please note that purchasing a PE uniform is completely voluntary and is only available for middle school students.

Families will order directly through Hi-Res Graphics using the link below:

https://www.hiresgraphicsak.com/eagle-academy-charter-school

Once your order is complete, **Hi-Res Graphics will contact you when your order is ready for pickup at their Eagle River location.**

Students who choose to purchase a PE uniform may wear it to school on Tuesdays and Thursdays for PE class.

Please refer to the school's Policies and Procedures Manual for additional guidance regarding PE uniforms and the shoe policy:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/19bydqaq2_8j0zIEyRY9SGgcqZ9jJ5hX8ixWuHFBBmlw/edit?tab=t.0

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the school office.

Thank you,

Eagle Academy Charter School Front Office

Who: Kindergarten Guardians/Parents (First Day)

When: Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Where: EACS MPR/Café

Time: 9:00 AM

Please have your Kindergarten student at school at 8:45 am. After you see your Kindy student off for their first wonderful day, our PTO will have some comfort food to give you the energy to make it through the day until you pick your student up at the end of the day.

If you need more information or would like to veiw more forms, please visit the Anchorage School District Website at the link below.

https://www.asdk12.org/departments/mental-health-and-student-supports/healthcare-services/immunizations

Families,

Please purchase student uniform items from French Toast. All students are required and expected to wear the appropriate school uniform, including shoes, 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!

Just click on "French Toast" to get to the website.

Please view the online version of EACS Policy and Procedures Manual for more details on our school's uniform dress code policy.

Families,

If at any time you are unsure if an item is dress code appropriate, please do not hesitate to ask the principal or the front office staff. We want your dollars to go far and students to feel successful when they are at school. ONLY families brand new to our school , have 30 days to get uniform compliant.

Hello Eagle Academy Families,

The Eagle Academy Academic Policy Board (APB) is excited for another great school year. Your APB members for 2026-27 are:

Kevin Waicekauskas, APB Chair, Parent Rep

Emily Morrison, APB Vice Chair, Parent Rep

Kristina Horstmann, APB Secretary, Community Seat

Paula Ayojiak, APB Parent Rep

Samuel Hernandez, APB Parent Rep

Heather Caldwell, APB Teacher Rep

Emily D'Amico, APB Teacher Rep

We will have a Special Meeting on Monday, August 24, 2026 at 5:30 PM. Our next regular meeting will be September 8, 2026. Meeting Agendas will be posted in time for review in our Eagle Express Parent Newsletter, online, and within our school building..

Kevin Waicekauskas

APB Chair

Waicekauskas_kevin@asdk12.org

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.

PBIS is a researched-based framework for teaching and supporting positive behavior for ALL students. This school-wide approach focuses on building a safe and positive environment in which all students can learn.

• Students will be given clear, consistent expectations for behavior across all school settings.
• All staff will use common language.
• We will be teaching expected behaviors the same way we teach academic skills.
• We will promote safe learning environments to promote academic success.

Our staff has been doing this for years! Only, we have a more detailed guideline and visuals in place to ensure that every student is successful! We encourage all of our students to "Be your best! Do your best! Soar above the rest!"

Families,

Student Nutrition is organized through ASD not EACS. All information and processes must be handled through ASD Student Nutrition. Our Student Nutrition Manager is Mrs. Suzanne Attebery. Check out the link below to find out more!

If you are interested in your child having an ASD school lunch and want to apply for free or reduced lunch, please complete the online application before October 2026. Everything is online from completing the application to setting up you account. Student Nutrition will not have any cash on hand. It will best to do everything on line all year!

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

Dr. Lynn Mills- Principal (mills_lynn@asdk12.org)

Kevin Waicesauskas -APB Chair (Waicekauskas_kevin@asdk12.org)

Emily Morrison - APB Vice-Chair (morrison_emily@asdk12.org)

Heather Caldwell - APB Teacher (caldwell_heather@asdk12.org)

Emily D’Amico- APB Teacher (damico_emily@asdk12.org)

Sam Hernandez- APB Member

Paula Ayojiak- APB Community (ayojiak_paula@asdk12.org)

Kristina Horstmann- APB Community (Horstmann_kristina@asdk12.org)

ACADEMIC POLICY COMMITTEE SEATS AND ROLES

HEATHER CALDWELL – TEACHER SEAT A -PRIMARY MATTERS

EMILY D’AMICO – TEACHER SEAT B-INTERMEDIATE MATTERS

KEVIN WAICESKAUSKAS – PARENT SEAT C- CONTRACT & LEGAL

PAULA AYOJIAK--PARENT SEAT D-BUDGET & FINANCES

SAM HERNANDEZ– PARENT SEAT E-CURRICULUM & ACADEMICS

EMILY MORRISON – COMMUNITY SEAT F (CHAIR)-PUBLIC RELATIONS AND ADVERTISING

KRISTINA HORSTMANN - COMMUNITY SEAT G-ALL SCHOOL RELATED MATTERS

Dr. LYNN MILLS - PRINCIPAL

Mindy Edison- Chair

Melissa Crandall- Vice Chair:

Samantha Waicekauskas- Secretary

Kari Blackburn- Treasurer

Sarah Martinez- Staff Rep.

Pam Houghom- Parent Rep.

Katie Bayne- Parent Rep.

Contact the PTO at eacspto@ak.gmail.

Anchorage School District

Dr. Jharrett Bryantt- School Superintendent

Carl Jacobs-School Board President

You may email all board members at schoolboard@asdk12.org .