Academy Avenue Elementary School
22-23 Template
Academy Announcements
Dear Academy families and friends,
Less than two days to go. The students will be arriving for the first time in the 2023-2024 school year. We are so excited to welcome in the new school year, we hope you are as well. In preparation for the first day, please take a few minutes to review this newsletter from top to bottom as there will be some extra information for first day procedures:
1) Complete the student dismissal form if you have not done so before opening day.
2) Please review the arrival procedures with your child and what door her/his grade level will use for entering the building (see images below). Please remember that parents can walk the children to the exterior doors, then students will walk to her/his classroom by themselves.
3) Please remember that Tuesday, September 5th is a half day of school. Students will be dismissed at 11:50 sharp. If you are driving up to the Top Lot, please be sure to be up and parked before 11:45 as the lot closes prior to the children being dismissed. This ensures that students can walk safely without cars in motion.
4) Please be advised that there will not be food services or Champions on Tuesday. Both programs will begin on Wednesday, September 6th.
Have a wonderful rest of your Labor Day Weekend, We look forward to Tuesday with the students from 1st-5th as well as our Kindergarteners on Thursday, September 7th!
Let's make this year an amazing year together,
Mr. Higgins
Updates
Staffing Needs
Academy Avenue is looking for two building substitutes to join the team. If you know of someone who would be a good fit for this position, 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.
Ed Tech
Edtech Start of Year 2023-2024 Updates
Transportation
Bus routes
Routes are posted on the Transportation website with the listed start time for each route. Please be patient with our bus drivers as they learn the routes and get to know your students.
Bus ridership
You must fill out a bus application to be scheduled on a bus. Applications are still available on the Transportation website WPS SY 23-24 BUS APPLICATION However students will be put on a waitlist. We are working as fast as we can to get students' assigned to buses. Once a bus has been assigned you can find the bus number and stop listed in ASPEN. That is when you will know a bus assignment has been made.Please arrange transportation until you are assigned to a bus.
Bus payments
Once you have confirmed transportation in Aspen that your student has been assigned a bus number and stop. Please visit our online payment portal to make pay rider payments. You may also send a check made out to “Weymouth Public Schools” to your child’s school. View more payment information »
Bus safety
Please help us ensure your child's safety by following these simple but important steps:
Leave plenty of time to get to the bus stop. Don’t rush.
Be aware of moving traffic
Pay attention to your surroundings; put your phone down
Stay at a safe distance from the street and don’t play around while waiting for the school bus.
Wait for the school bus to stop completely before you move towards it to
Stay 10 giant steps away from the outside of the bus while the bus is pulling up so the driver can see you.
Be cautious of clothing or backpacks with drawstrings, toggles, or key chains that can get caught on the bus handrails and doors.
Hold the handrail going up and down the stairwell so you don’t trip.
Find a seat and sit down as soon as you’re on the bus.
Be courteous and respectful to your driver. Listen to directions.
Don’t put your head, arms, papers or anything out the window.
Don’t pick up anything you drop near the bus. The driver may not see you. Instead, ask the driver for help.
Wait to cross the street until the driver lets you know it’s OK.
Stay away from the bus wheels at all times - the driver cannot see you
Food Service
-Free meals for students.
-Free and Reduced process still exists for bus and athletics fees.
Upcoming Events - Summer and September
September
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!
Using the Top Lot Parking system
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
94 Academy Avenue
Weymouth, MA 02189
(781) 335-4717