Academy Avenue Announcements
March 20, 2022
Message from Principal Higgins
Dear Academy Families & Friends,
We had a great week last week. We had many events, but the fun run was the crowning jewel. The field and decorations were perfect. The weather was incredible. The kids looked amazing in their different grade level colored shirts. Grades 1-5 came out of the cafe, through the rainbow arch, and took their places to cheer on the champs...the Kindergarten. Decked out in their blue shirts, they took the field with a thunderous applause. After a few opening remarks, Mr. Murphy DJ'd the event, Mr. Norton led the staff dance party (it was electric), and someone I know got silly string'd by the Kinders! The kids ran in their brightly colored shirts (which I hope they'll wear again on Field Day, June 16th) and they event was a colossal success.
As we near the middle of the month, the harsh reality is the year is almost over. Although it may have felt longer than most "normal" school years...it truly has been one of incredible resilience. Our data teams met this week and the results are amazing. Student performance growth is off the chart, showing just how much our students have grown over the course of the year. As the weeks turn into days, please pay special attention to the list of important dates and check your emails often. Blink and it's over!
Enjoy the rest of your weekend and thanks for all of your support,
Mr. Higgins
Principal
Upcoming Important Dates*
June is PRIDE Month
Fire Safety Day June 13 (May need to move indoors due to weather)
Half Day of school June 14 (dismissal at 11:50)
Walking School Bus June 14-Last one for the year-Please join us!
Grade 5 Fun Day June 14 (after school adjourns on the big field)
Incoming K Screening June 15-17 (by appointment)
Band Concert-June 15th at WHS
Field Day-All grades-June 16 (Rescheduled from June 9)
Juneteenth Observance June 20, 2022 (no school)
Grade 5 Promotion Ceremony June 21, 2022 @ 10AM (More info to follow)
Grades 4 & 5 Elementary Track Meet @ WHS June 23, 2022 @ 4PM
Last day of School: June 27 (half day dismissing at 11:50)
Fun Run breaks $30,000
Thanks to all the spectators who came, the staff (who danced), to the volunteers who helped, and the kids who ran to make this a huge success. Also special thanks to Jen Gerg and Colleen Conners for coordinating the event!
Grade 5 Partners with NEWC
The students in Grade 5 raised over $300 to support the Wildlife Center and many more great programs like this!
Volunteerism Makes ALL the difference!
Whether this is your first year or sixth year at Academy, it's never too late to lend a hand. Please be sure to contact the school and the AAPC for more info, but many hands make a heavy load lighter! Field day is on Thursday!!!
Health Updates & Protocols
All absences should be reported to the Main Office. Messages can be left on the attendance hotline any time, including non-school hours. Please leave a detailed message with your child's first/last name as well as her/his homeroom with the nature of the absence. If you would like a return message from Nurse Ali, please include that in your message.
Important Links
- District Calendar - School Committee approved holidays, vacations, tems and staff development
- Tech Support for Families - Submit a ticket for support. Reminder* be sure to update your child’s Chrome OS on the weekends, often and early!
- WPS Opportunities Resources - Family and community resources
- Special Education Parent Advisory Council - Meeting Dates
- Champions Before and After School Care - 781-812-8735 or lolee@discoverchampions.com
- Aspen Family Portal - Student Attendance, Contact Info & Communications or Locate Your Child's Report Card or Special Education Report
- Blackboard Communications - Opt In and Opt Out Instructions
- Town Wide Parent Council - Meets the Second Tuesday of Each Month
- Volunteer to Become a Parent/Guardian/Caregiver ELL Immigrant Liaison
