Academy Avenue Elementary School

A Message From the Principal

Dear Academy Families and Friends,

It's a first long weekend of the school year! Happy Columbus/Indigenous People's Day weekend. It sure was a wet one, but rain is a good thing!

This past week, we celebrated our first R.O.A.R. Awards of the new school year. So many students were recognized for being leaders and R.O.A.R. models. Classroom 1Y earned the Jr. Golden Paw (top class in the K-2 group) and 3L earned the Golden Paw (top class in the 3-5 Grades).

We also had K and our second graders go on field trips. Both trips tied directly to what they were studying in their Wit and Wisdom lessons. They had great fall weather and really enjoyed these experiences. Speaking of great weather...running club is back for students in grades 3-5 and this Friday is our first "I walk to School" Day at Academy.

The Fun Run has broken through the 60% mark and with a little help from our families, we'll reach our goal. We got bit of work to do, but if we keep up on it, we'll need to get those pies ready! There's more info below to help us reach our goal.

Have a great rest of your weekend,

Mr. Patrick J. Higgins

Principal

Upcoming Fall Events

October

October 15-Bus Evacuation Practice

October 16-AAPC Meeting 6:30PM

October 17-Grade 5 visit to Great Esker Park

October 17-Academy Ave's Fall "I Walk to School Day"-click here for more info!

October 19-Academy's Annual Trunk or Treat 2-3:30PM (see the flyer below)

October 20-Morning Line Up and Top Lot Parking will change to 8:55AM

October 22-Grade 4 Field Trip to the Patriots Hall of Fame

October 22-Running Club begins (Grades 3-5)!

October 24-Fun Run SY26!!!

October 25-Town of Weymouth Trunk or Treat 3-7PM

October 27-29 Pumpkins and Poems are due. Judging on the 30th!!!

October 31-Wear Orange and Black Day (no costumes please)

October 31-David Williams visits Grade 5

Things to Know

Here are a few things to think/know about happening on campus and around town:

Students will practice bus evacuations on Wednesday, October 15. A dentist team will be coming to Academy on October 16th. Forms were sent home on Thursday from Nurse Ali. Please return them if you would like to use this service. On Friday we will hold our first school-wide " I walk to school day" on April 17, 2025 (see the info below)
Other Important Notices:
Pumpkins & Poems Contest-(Poems can be submitted digitally)
"I Walk to School" Day Flyer
Chromebook Device Info Flyer
Penguin Pizza Kits are back!
Town of Weymouth Trunk Or Treat Flyer
WJBL Winter Basketball Program Flyer
Parent Solution Library Flyer
Elks Writing Contest
Night of 1000 Faces Flyer
Weymouth Girls Basketball
Cub Scout Flyer
Quiggs Creation Flyer Link
Train with The Wildcats Flyer

Fun Run Info

Fun Run is in less than 2 weeks! As of Monday morning, we are at $16,207! The whole school has earned a popsicle party after Fun Run, and the top 10 earners will get to silly string Mr. Higgins & the Super Hero fairies! if we can get to $20,000... every one will earn a prize bag! Our best prize yet is a mystery prize at $25,000 that we'll announce once we hit $20,000!

Did you want to volunteer to help at Fun Run? We can't run the event without volunteers! And don't worry- you'll still be able to watch! Please fill out this google form: https://forms.gle/7d51zukqkbptudWa7

Thank you all for your continued support for our school! This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and it brings in the funds the Parent Council needs to supply field trip buses, assemblies and more! Did you have an idea on how the Parent Council can spend the money? Join us on Thursday 10/16 at 6:30!

Thank You!

Fun Run Committee

Attendance Matters!

Attendance plays a big role in a student's learning & achievement in school. Being here every day is important. Check out our interactive daily attendance board...Grade 3 and Grade 4 are tied with 4 stars.

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

The Dream Catcher is almost here

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.

Working with Safe Routes-Changes Ahead!

Effective October 20th, morning routines will change slightly. Doors will be open at 8:50AM and students will be able to walk directly into the school building, eliminating morning line ups outside of the doors 7, 10, and 19. This will allow students more time in the morning to get settled in. Also, we will be shifting the top lot parking lot time by 5 mins, closing at 8:55AM to help get cars unloaded and back out to the Avenue by 9AM. Flyers will be coming out this week as a reminder. There will not be any changes to the PM Top Lot Parking Procedures.