Academy Avenue Elementary School

Dear Academy Families and Friends,

We've entered the third and final trimester of the school year with a bang! Lots of great events for our students and staff. Here are some important updates and activities from last week and the week ahead. It's time for the Academy announcements:

April is one school day ahead. With the better weather and longer night, it means more school activities are coming our way!

• Parent Teacher conferences are Tuesday and Wednesday! We want all families to attend. For those coming in for in-person conferences, be sure to check out the Art on the Wall projects from Mrs. Okie's class.
• ELA MCAS Grade 4 is on Tuesday, April 1 and Thursday, April 3 this upcoming week. Get a good night's sleep and a solid breakfast in preparation for the exams.
• MCAS Grade 3 did an amazing job, working hard and giving 110%
• Chromebooks are important tools. Be sure send them into school daily. Also remember to update them regularly. Go to settings>>click on about chrome os>> click check for updates.
• Report Cards for all students in Grades 1-5 will be published and released on Friday, April 4th in the Aspen Family Portal.
• Panda Day Update: It was amazing-please check out our pics on our Facebook Page
• 3 on 3 Basketball was the biggest tournament we've ever had with 28 teams. Special thanks to our Healthy and Wellness team for making this annual event the best one yet. We've already had teams ask to sign up for next year! Congrats to the Cavaliers who won in overtime against the Celtics One team! It was a great night for all.
• The Media Club's latest production sure is amazing! We have some pretty talented kids in our 5th grade!
• No STARs after school on Monday, March 31st. Please plan accordingly!
• Last but not least, but be sure to register your child (or spread the word) for falls incoming K classes.

Let's make April our best month yet, I hope to see each and every one of our families at conferences this week!

Mr. Higgins

Good weather and dismissal time safety reminder:

The good weather is heading our way. Just a reminder that students and families should avoid the driveway, roundabout island and staff parking areas at the end of the day. We want to make sure all of our buses have clear sight of students when leaving campus. Also please avoid the woods area as sticks and other things should be left where they belong and not near the playground areas. Thanks!

March 31

No Stars Afterschool

April 2025

April 1 and April 2-Parent-Teacher Conferences 5-8PM

April 1-Grade 4 MCAS begins with ELA session 1

April 2- Early Release, dismissal at 11:50AM

April 2-Virtual Conferences 12:30-3:20PM

April 8th, Early Release @ 11:50AM-Professional Development

April 18th-April 27th, Spring Recess, No School

May 2025

May 4- 1:35 pm, Academy Ave @ The Red Sox

May 13- Dining For Dollars, Merry Cafe

May 15-Lip Sync 2025!!!

May 29-Kindergarten Here I Come 5-6:30PM @ Adams

May 30-Flight (STEM Assembly)

June 2025

June 12-Octogonal Track and Field Meet @ WHS

The AAPC New March Newsletter

https://secure.smore.com/n/h9jgr

AAPC Website

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

Presidents- Katie McPartlin & Kerri Olore

Vice President- Alison Nogueira

Treasurer- Lindsay Brooks

Secretaries- Caroline McLaughlin & Pam Schricker

Volunteers are always needed!

News from our Friends at SEPAC

SEPAC cordially invites you to the upcoming Community Resource Fair organized by the Weymouth Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) and School Committee member Danielle Graziano. This event aims to promote collaboration and provide valuable resources for families and individuals with special needs in our community.

Date: April 9th

Time: 4pm-6pm

Location: Maria Weston Chapman Playground

The Weymouth SEPAC is dedicated to enhancing the educational experience and opportunities for students with disabilities. We believe that by fostering strong partnerships with building leaders, community leaders, and administrators, we can create an inclusive and supportive environment for all. The Community Resource Fair will serve as a platform for organizations, service providers, and agencies to showcase their programs, services, and resources that can benefit individuals with special needs and their families. This event will be an excellent opportunity for you to connect with various stakeholders and learn about the diverse resources available in our community. At the fair, you can expect: Information Booths, Networking Opportunities and Connecting with professionals, educators,other community leaders as well as families who share a common goal of supporting individuals with special needs. Thank you for considering our invitation, and we hope to see you at the Weymouth SEPAC Community Resource Fair.

For more info regarding SEPAC, please read the flyer below:

SEPAC 24/25 Flyer: https://qrc.is/4QS

SEPAC Portuguese Flyer: https://qrc.is/4QQ

SEPAC Spanish Flyer: https://qrc.is/4QP

SEPAC Arabic Flyer: https://qrc.is/4QR

Please see the flyers below for upcoming events from our Friends at SEPAC!

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