Academy Avenue Elementary School

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August 25, 2023

Academy Announcements

Dear Academy families and friends,

Just a reminder that the first day of school is September 5th for students in Grades 1-5 and September 7th for our incoming Kindergarteners. Today classroom assignments will be available through the Aspen Family Portal. Click here for more directions.

In preparation for the first day, please take a few minutes to complete the student dismissal form.

We hope to see everyone at the Ice Cream Social next Tuesday night from 5:30-7PM!

Mr. Higgins

Updates

Staffing Needs

Academy Avenue is looking for a kindergarten paraprofessional and a building substitute to join the team. Please have them apply on schoolspring.com or contact the school office at 781.335.4717.

School Council Representatives

As we start off a new school year, we will be looking for two parents to serve on our School Council. The School Council is a partnership of school, family, and community team members that work together in planning/improving our school. Please email Mr. Higgins at patrick.higgins@weymouthps.org if you are interested.

Summer Reading, Summer Math & Lexia

Summer Reading

Summer Math

ST Math and Lexia are always on for our students to use and sharpen their skills throughout the summer.

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Upcoming Events - Summer and September

August Welcome Back Activities

August 25-Class placement information will be released through the Aspen family portal.

August 25-Beautification Day-Please join us in sprucing up the school.

August 26-Kindergarten Playdate, here at the Academy Ave Playground! 10:30-11:30AM

August 29-Ice Cream Social 5:30-7PM on the Baseball Field

Starting in September

September 1-First Day for Staff

September 4-Labor Day Observed-No School

September 5-First day of School Grades 1-5 (half day with dismissal at 11:50AM)

September 6-K Orientation Sessions

September 7-Kindergarten's First Day

September 11-Academy's Open House Night 6-8 PM (kids welcome to attend)

September 19-Half Day of School for Staff Development

September 21-First AAPC Meeting of the Year!

School Links:

Please click the gray buttons below to learn more about each topic!

Academy Social Media Links

Academy Avenue Parent Council

Academy Bookflix/Trueflix

School Lunch Menus

Summer Reading and Other Opportunities

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AAPC News

Click here for the latest news from our AAPC

Meet Some of the New Faces at Academy!

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Ms. Julie Glavin-Kindergarten Teacher

Ms. Julie Glavin is a first year kindergarten teacher at the Academy Avenue School. She will be located in Room 101 and cannot wait to get started. She graduated from Bridgewater State University with majors in Elementary Education and Psychology this past May. She student taught this past spring in a first grade classroom at the Hamiliton School in Weymouth. She began working at the Academy Avenue School last May and is thrilled to be here. She cannot wait to know all of her students and embark on this new journey.

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Ms. Shannon Rosemond-Kindergarten Teacher

Ms. Rosemond was raised in Weymouth, where she attended Weymouth Schools before pursuing her studies at UMass Boston. She grew up with a passion for sports, playing both soccer and hockey, in which she still play soccer to this day. In the summer you can find her at the beach or working as a camp counselor.

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Mr. William Amico-Special Education Teacher

Mr. Amico will be joining the Academy Avenue School this year. He is a graduate from Bridgewater State University. He has worked in the Stoughton Public Schools and is very excited about joining the team. He will be working primarily with students in our K-2 classes.