Academy Avenue Elementary School
SY 24 Academy
A Message from the Principal
Dear Academy Families and Friends,
First things first, thank you to all those special women in our lives, the mothers and grandmothers who were our first teachers and the gentle voices in our hearts that help to guide us. Thank you!
May is on the move! Don't blink....these next two months go fast. Just look at this past week and all the events we had! Special thank you to all of the families that came out to the Brain Show, Parent Council, and the Walk to School Day. I know it's such a busy time of year with all the spring sports and activities. Here's some additional things to put out there to focus on:
- MCAS went well last week. The 3rd and 4th Graders worked hard on their math exams. Grade 5 has Math MCAS on the 13th and 14th this week. Science will be the week after.
- May 12th is an early release day. Dismissal is at 11:50AM as it is a staff development day.
- As we near the end of the school year, our staff will begin the class placement process for next year's classes. Please take a few minutes and complete the parent placement questionnaire as we value your input in this process.
- Teacher Appreciation Week was a hit! Thank you for all the extra love this week as we celebrated our incredible staff!
- Lip Sync is May 14, 2026 at the Chapman Middle School Auditorium. The event is 6-8PM! I am so excited to see the students perform on that giant auditorium stage.
- Reminder to 5th Grade families, please be sure to complete your 5th Grade residency check. The deadline is May 29th.
Have a wonderful rest of your weekend and thank you for all of the support!
Mr. Patrick J. Higgins
Principal
Bus Transportation Applications for 2026-27
Bus applications for the 2026-27 school year will open this week. Families will receive an email with a link to the application form, along with the student information needed to complete the process. Families must complete the form for every K-12 student who needs bus transportation next year. Please complete and submit the form by the end of this school year, June 26th. If you have questions about the application process or payment information, please contact the school office.
Upcoming Events
May
May 11-Academy Ambassadors meeting (before school)
May 12-Half Day of School with dismissal at 11:50AM
May 13 & 14 Grade 5 MCAS
May 14-Lip Sync (at CMS)
May 15-ROAR Awards
May 19 & 20 Grade 5 Science MCAS
May 27-29-Kindergarten Screening dates at Academy
May 27-Kindergarten "Here I Come" Event 5-6:30PM at WECC/Adams Building
May 28-Tile Wall Night
June
June 2-Kindergarten Night 6PM
June 2-Grade 5 Band In-school Performance
June 4-Senior Walk of Honor (1030AM)
June 5-Grade 1 Trip to Franklin Park Zoo
June 8-Grade 5 Walkover to Chapman 930AM
June 9-Octangal Elementary Track and Field Meet
June 10-Fire Safety Day K-3
June 11-Grade 5 Band Performance, 7PM at CMS
June 12-Academy Field Day
June 18-Grade 5 Fun Day
June 22-Academy Grade 5 Promotion Ceremony 1:30PM
Academy Families having fun at the Brain Show
The Host was hilarious
What a great night at the Brain Show
Teacher Appreciation Week fun!
A little pick-me-up to get over the hump!
Math and Mother's Day fun in KG
Essex Street Starting Point!!! We got the perfect day
Moving from stop to stop, picking up walkers as we go!
Special thanks to the Line Leaders and friends from the WPD
Thanks Sgt. Pompeo and SRO Williams for joining us!!!
AAPC News
Elections are open for the President and Treasurer positions for AAPC
Vote here through the digital ballot-elections close on Wednesday May 13.
AAPC May Newsletter
https://app.smore.com/n/s6rx2Website
https://sites.google.com/view/aapcsite/home
E-Board
Presidents- Katie McPartlin & Kerri Olore
Vice President- Holly Hazelton
Treasurer- Lindsay Brooks
Secretaries- Stephanie Hartmann
Playground Etiquette
Playground Expectations
As the weather continues to improve, we are so excited to see our Academy families using the playground after school. Consistency is so important for our students that we find it important to share with you our playground expectations that we provide to the students during the school day. We hope this carries over to after school and beyond:
Everyone plays – Every game is open to whoever wants to play as long as those playing are being safe, respectful and responsible during the game. Including others are expected behaviors.
Play safe – Students must play so that they and others are not physically or emotionally hurt. Students must avoid rough play, unsafe play, and name-calling. Examples of unsafe play include jumping from the top of the play structure or sliding into someone still on or near the end of the slide.
Be Respectful- Students will listen and follow directions. They will be kind and provide other students an opportunity to use the play structure. Keep hands and feet to themselves. Please stay away and out of the woods and please remember to keep sticks and stones on the ground and away from the play areas. Ball play should be reserved to the baseball field and away from the play structures.
District Links & Information:
- Tech Support for Families
- Champions Before and After School Care - 781-812-8735 or lolee@discoverchampions.com
- Blackboard Communications - Opt In and Opt Out Instructions
- Town Wide Parent Council - Meets the Second Tuesday of Each Month
- SEPAC - Click here for meeting schedule
COVID Resources
- DESE/DPH School Guidance
- Video: How to Administer an At-Home COVID Test
- Text Guide: How Do I Administer an At-Home COVID test?
- Weymouth Public Schools Transportation Webpage
Attendance Matters!
Attendance plays a big role in a student's learning & achievement in school. Being here every day is important to a student's growth and progress. Thank you again for calling the hotline (781.335.4717) each & any time your child is out!!! Showing up makes a world of difference.