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AAPC March Newsletter

March 2023

AAPC MarchNewsletterMarch 2023

Important Dates

  • March 20th: Fun Run Fundraising Kicks off
  • March 22nd: Panda Day!
  • March 22nd: Book Bingo in the Cafeteria at 6:15pm
  • March 31st - Read Across America Contest ends
  • April 4th and 5th: Parent/Teacher Conferences
  • April 5th: Half Day
  • April 7th: Good Friday - No school
  • April 11th: Fun Run Day
  • April 11th: Half Day
  • April 17th -April 21st: Spring Break - No school
  • The Fun Run is back! The Fun Run is back!

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    Fun Run FAQs

    What is Fun Run?

    • Fun Run is an organized run where students represent their grade levels to earn money for the school and celebrate their hard work with incentives


    Who can participate?

    • EVERYONE! Every student will get a t-shirt to wear the day of the event!


    What are we raising money for?

    • To help fund shade and seating for the playground.
    • Additional money goes back into classrooms, funding things for the teachers!


    What are the incentives?


    Personal incentives:

    • Register- a pencil
    • Wearing your team color on Fridays- a sticker or stamp
    • Raising $15- a ticket to bring a stuffed animal to school (teachers pick the day!)
    • Raising $50- an LED Blacklight pen
    • Raising $100- your name on the Wall of Fame at school and a certificate
    • Raising $200- your name read on the morning announcements, a magnet and a Free Homework Pass
    • Raising $300- an at home slime party kit


    The person who raises the 2nd most amount of money gets:

    • A $50 gift card
    • A ride to school in a Police Car


    The person who raises the most amount of money gets:

    • A gift card
    • A ride to school in a Fire Truck


    Classroom Incentives

    • The grade that shows the most spirit on Fun Run Fairy visit days (3/28, 4/4 and 4/10) will win a pajama day


    The Grade that raises the most money

    • A victory parade on the day of the event
    • Extra recess
    • The circle is decorated in their team colors!


    How is the winner determined?

    The winning team will be determined by whomever has the largest percentage to goal raised.


    What is our team color?

    • Kindergarten: blue
    • 1st Grade: green
    • 2nd Grade: purple
    • 3rd Grade: orange
    • 4th Grade: yellow
    • 5th Grade: red or pink


    How do I send in money?

    Please send in money to your classroom teacher, clearly labeled with your name on it. We will be collecting it throughout the week, but please make sure to send in for Thursday so we can

    reward students on our Fairy visits!


    What are the important dates I need to know about?

    • 3/20: Kickoff day! Start registering and raising money
    • 3/27: Send in any cash you’ve collected
    • 3/28: Fun Run Fairy visit #1- students will get incentives they've earned! Wear team colors!
    • 4/3: Send in any cash you’ve collected
    • 4/4: Fun Run Fairy visit #2- students will get incentives they've earned! Wear team colors!
    • 4/7: Send in any cash you’ve collected
    • 4/10: Fun Run Fairy visit #3 students will get incentives they've earned! Wear team colors!
    • 4/11: FUN RUN!!



    Can I volunteer to help the day of?

    Yes! Email us at academyavefunrun@gmail.com


    Can I watch the Fun Run?

    Yes! More specific details about watching will come closer to the event, but we welcome any and all supporters to cheer the students on!


    How will my student get their Fun Run shirt?

    It will be in their classroom on the day of the event. Please send your child to school that day in sneakers and something light on top that they can put their Fun Run shirt on top of.


    How much money do you hope to raise and what is the money going to?

    We hope to raise about $20,000. This is a little bit more than $50 per student. The money will be used to fund expansion of the playground including shade and seating.


    What kind of percentage does GetMovin’ take from sales?

    • From cash/check donations, Academy will receive 100% of your donation!
    • From online sales, GetMovin’ takes 15%. However, this will be a give back button, so you can choose to cover 10% of the fees. For example- if you wanted to donate $20, Academy would receive $17. But if you wanted to cover 10% of the fees, we would receive $19.


    Use the QR Code above to sign up!


    Our school identifier on www.getmovinfundhub.com is 622a206a281e3

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    Brick Fundraiser

    We will be filling the brick walkway in front of the playground.


    Now is your chance to purchase a personalized brick! All proceeds will go to improving the current playground.


    Bricks are available to be purchased here:


    Academy Avenue Playground Brick Fundraiser - (4everbricks.com)


    They will be available for purchase 2/13- 3/31 so act fast!

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    Tile Sale to Benefit the 5th Grade Class

    Academy Ave Tile Sale

    April 3rd, 4:00-5:30


    Pre-order then come paint your own tile to add to our cafeteria wall!


    Family discounts and to pre-order use the QR code


    Tiles $30 at the door


    Payments not received by 3/31 will be cancelled.


    Please scan QR code to sign up.

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    Come play Book Bingo!

    What is book BINGO?

    It is as simple as it sounds – come play BINGO and win books!


    When is it?

    March 22, 2023 at 6:15 pm


    Where is it?

    The Academy Ave Cafeteria


    Does it cost anything?

    The event is free to attend but prior registration is required. You can sign up here:

    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1d5GdXHrEfedPvnxrbcZqyyJGWXicS0CLX4QbGiShMjKo5g/viewform?usp=sf_link


    This is not a drop off event. Parent must stay and are encouraged to help their children play.

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    About Us

    Come join us! There is no commitment or cost to be involved.


    Avenue Parent Council is a bridge between families and the Academy Avenue Primary School. We are a non-profit organization that fund-raises to provide many enrichment activities and opportunities to the students and staff at Academy. We also provide opportunities for families to connect with the Academy community outside of the typical school day, from parent nights out to family bowling events and more.



    Board Members:

    Colleen Conners & Jen Gerg: Co-Presidents

    Caroline McLaughlin: Vice President

    Kristin McDonald: Treasurer

    Jackie Baker & Pam Schricker: Co-Secretaries

    Email: academyavepc@gmail.com
    Website: https://academyavepc.wixsite.com/aapc
    Location: 94 Academy Avenue, Weymouth, MA, USA
    Phone: 781-335-4717

    Apparel & Merchandise | Academy Avenue Paren

    Apparel & Merchandise | Academy Avenue Paren

    This year we are pleased to offer a variety of clothing and accessories from Rockland Apparel. To order please visit our online store Academy Merchandise Please complete this form to purchase merchandise directly from AAPC.

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