Academy Avenue Announcements

Dear Academy Families & Friends,

The month of May is speeding by quickly! The last few MCAS exams will be coming up soon for Grade 3 math and Grade 5 science. Last week was an odd week with professional development on Tuesday and lots of before and after school programs, wrapped up with a schoolwide PBIS assembly on Friday afternoon. For more info on these events, please see our social media feeds. A big warm "thank you" to all of the students, staff, and families that joined us and participated in the events of last week (showcased in the picture gallery below).

This week is shaping up well. Please make sure to pay special attention to the list of important dates below as well as a the messages from the AAPC as we are now adding June activities as well. I strongly encourage families to contact them and get involved as the work they do is critical to the programs we can offer our students. After all, it takes a village (to make a school great)!

Have a wonderful day!!!!

Mr. Higgins

Principal

• Asian Pacific american Heritage Month begins May 1, 2022

• MCAS Schedule Click here

• Grade 3 Math exams are on May 19 & 20 (this week)

• Academy Red Sox Game, Sunday May 22, 2022

• Science MCAS-Grade 5 May 23 & 24

• Fun Run Kickoff May 23, 2022

• AAPC Elections May 27, 2022

• No School on Monday, May 30, 2022-Memorial Day

• Grade 5 Virtual Event with the Museum of Science “New England Climate Report" May 31, 2022

• Mystic Paper Beast Assembly-May 31 (3 shows) in the Gym

• Running Club Meet: June 2, 2022

• Senior Walk of Honor, June 2, @ 1030AM

• Drumatix June 7 Assembly

• AAPC Dining 4 Dollars June 7, 2022 @ Precinct 10 (flyer below)

• Field Day-June 9 (all day)

• AAPC Meeting June 9 @7PM
  

• AAPC Fun Run June 10, 2022

• Half Day of school June 14

• Grade 5 Fun Day June 14 (after school adjourns)

• Juneteenth Observance June 20, 2022

• Grade 5 Promotion Ceremony June 21, 2022

• Grade 5 Promotion Ceremony Jun

NEWSLETTER

Click here for this month's edition of the AAPC Newsletter

FUN RUN
We are looking for volunteers for the day of the event to set up, keep the event organized, help with water stations and clean up. We need your help Friday June 10 from 8-1.

FARMHOUSE COOKIE FUNDRAISER

Click here for more info of the upcoming fundraiser to support the AAPC!

DINING FOR DOLLARS

Click here for the next Dining 4 Dollars night! June 7 @ Precinct 10

PARENT COUNCIL BOARD
We are looking to fill 2 spots on our board for next year. Each position is a 2 year term (so you would hold office from July 2022-June 2024). We are looking to fill our president and treasurer spots. Please visit our website at http://academyavepc.wixaite.com to nominate yourself. Board position responsibilities will be listed below. Elections will be held virtually on May 27.

PRESIDENT
* Run all AAPC monthly meetings and collect presentation material beforehand d
* Create and distribute a month agenda for all AAPC meetings
*Maintain social media accounts for AAPC
* Check emails and replay on behalf of AAPC
* Collect all mail for AAPC from school
* Coordinate all AAPC events
* Ensure all materials related to events are approved, translated and distributed on behalf of PC
* File 99N taxes yearly

TREASURER
* Act as active signer of the account for all AAPC outgoing checks
* Keep track of all income and expenses for AAPC
* Produce a monthly financial report for AAPC meetings of all allocated funds
* Collect cash/check/ Venmo for specific event and deposit to the bank in a timely manner
* Ensure that expenses/income for specific events are identified separately
* Follow all WPS guidelines for the handling of funds for school-relates organizations

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.

Additional Resources:

• COVID Symptoms, & Close Contact Protocol
• WPS Health Services Memo - Vacation Reminders
• CDC Travel Information & Requirements
• CDC Children's Vaccine Information
• AAP Children's Vaccine Policy Statement

• 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