Academy Avenue Elementary School

A Message From the Principal

Dear Academy Families and Friends,

The school year is on the move! The students and staff had a great first (short) week to help kick the year off right. In the week ahead, our kindergarteners will join our ranks starting Monday and our building will be running at 100%. This time of year, it is truly magical when the children are all here under one roof and seeing every classroom rich with the sights and sounds of teaching and learning.

In the week ahead, our students and staff will review PBIS expectations as well as safety practices. At this early stage, it is so important to ensure all students know the different facets of ROAR (Respect Ownership, Achievement, Responsibility) and other important routines. They did a great job with arrival, dismissal, and lunch on Friday. We will continue working on setting the foundational stones as the bedrock of a great year.

Thank you again to all of the families and staff for making the first few days so smooth. We'll continue to pick up the pace and before you know it, we'll be soaring.

Mr. Patrick J. Higgins

Principal

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Upcoming Fall Events

August and September

September 1-Labor Day Holiday

September 2 Ice Cream Social 5:30-7PM (Baseball Field)

September 2-3 Staff Only Days

September 4-Day 1-Half day for Kids in Grades 1-5. 11:50AM Dismissal

September 5-First full day Grades 1-5

September 5-Kindergarten Orientation Sessions

September 8-Kindergarten's first (full) day!

September 9-EE's Ice Cream Shoppe Fundraiser

September 15 Academy's Open House Night 6-8PM

September 16-5th Grade Band Demonstration Assembly

September 25-Academy Ave Parent Council Meeting 630PM

September 30-Grade 5 Instrument Rental Night @ Chapman at 6:30PM

October

October 16-Picture Day!

October 24-Fun Run SY26!!!

Things to Know

Here are a few things to think/know about for the upcoming start of school:

The late bell is at 9:05AM Please have your child here and ready for learning every day. In the event that your child arrives late, please bring them to the school's main entrance and sign them in. Do not just drop them off, we want to make sure they are safe and supervised at all times.
Just a reminder to parents using the Top Lot, the lot closes at 9:00AM for arrival and 3:10PM for end of the day pick-up. Cars should stay clear of the front circle during arrival and dismissal. No parking on the circle please. Also please remember in the morning to wait for the BIG WAVE (staff signal) when to unload.
Musical Instrument Donations: If you have a musical instrument you no longer need, please consider donating it to our Grade 5 music program! Please email jean.gilbert@weymouthps.org for more information.
Also there is a fundraiser event on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at EEs Ice Cream!

Safety Protocols

Safety Protocols: This week students and staff will be reviewing and practicing safety routines/procedures. These lessons include ALICE emergency training, exit awareness, fire drill expectations, evacuation locations and stay in place/lockdown routines. Please know that we are careful to explain all of these terms and routines to students in developmentally appropriate ways. As hard as it can be to think and talk about some of these things, safety is our priority, and practice and preparation are essential.

Fun Run Update

Fun Run is back!

We’re switching tracks this year! This year, our ONLY Fun Run will be in the Fall! Save the date: Friday October 24. Fill out this form by 9/17!

https://forms.gle/4YjXBD48nAimpBKF8

Just for Kindergarten Families

Thank you to all of the families that attended orientation this past Friday. We look forward to working with you and your youngster!!!

Helpful Links to Get You Started

Suggested summer supply lists

Bus applications Click here

Summer Reading Requirements

Campus Entry Plan

Academy Social Media Links

Academy School Report Card

Academy Avenue Parent Council

Academy School Profile Data

Aspen Family Portal Directions

Digital Wellness Newsletter

Food Services and Lunch Menus

Free/Reduced Lunch Forms

Transportation

AAPC News

Parent Council needs you!!! Please see the flyers below about upcoming events as well as opportunities to get involved.

Website

https://sites.google.com/view/aapcsite/home

Presidents- Katie McPartlin & Kerri Olore

Vice President- Holly Hazelton

Treasurer- Lindsay Brooks

Secretaries- Stephanie Hartmann

Join Today!!!

Fun Run Info

Fun Run is back!! Register your child for their FREE t-shirt!

For new parents: Fun Run is the major fundraiser of the school year. Every child participates regardless of fundraising efforts! More information will be coming in September, but please register ASAP for a shirt!

Scan the QR code or click the link in the comments. The first class to get every student to register will get an extra prize!