Academy Avenue Elementary School

Dear Academy Families and Friends,

The last week of October...what a super week it was! We had a whole wide range activities from Superhero Day in K, running club for grades 3-5, and let's not forget the Pumpkins and Poems competition. It sure was a fun week to be an Academy kiddo!

November is here! It is always a tricky month as there are some shorter 4-day weeks, a few half days, and then Thanksgiving break ahead. Add in Daylight Savings and it can get pretty confusing. We also have Parent Teacher Conferences this month (November 19 & 20). Sign-up letters will be coming home tomorrow. We have in-person appointments available at night on the 19th and virtual conferences on November 20th during the day. Our goal is to meet with every family, so please sign up for one as we value our home-school relationships! They make a huge difference!

Have a wonderful rest of your weekend,

Mr. Patrick J. Higgins

Principal

November

November 3-Conference letters are coming home-check those backpacks

November 4-No School-Election Day-Staff PD Day!

November 10-Rob Surrette Art Hero Assembly

November 11-Veteran's Day-No School

November 13-Picture retake day

November 13-AAPC 6:30PM in the Cafeteria

November 18-Grade 3 Field Trip to the New England Aquarium

November 19-Parent Teacher Conferences 5-8PM (In-Person)

November 20-Parent Teacher Conferences 12:30-3:20 (Virtual)

November 20-Half Day of school for students due to conferences

November 21-Grade 5 Field Trip to the New England Wildlife Center

November 26-Half Day of school

November 27-28 Thanksgiving Break

Weymouth SEPAC

Click here for more information regarding our SEPAC.

• Food Pantry Calendar
• Holiday Assistance Programs

See Other Important Notices below:

• The Book Fair is back just in time for conferences-we're looking for volunteers to help.
• Chromebook Device Info Flyer
• WEA Food Drive Flyer
• Elks Hoop Free Throw Flyer

Attendance plays a big role in a student's learning & achievement in school. Being here every day is important. Check out our interactive daily attendance board...Grade 4 is back on top of the board.

Thank you again for calling the hotline (781.335.4717) any time your child is out!!!

The Dreamcatcher is back for its 33rd year on November 27, 2025! Register before October 8 using promo code whsathletics25 to save $5 on the registration fee.

The next AAPC meeting will be on November 13, 2025 at 6:30 in the Cafeteria. See the links below for more information:

AAPC October Newsletter

https://app.smore.com/n/ptdhm-aapc-newsletter?ref=email

Website

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

Presidents- Katie McPartlin & Kerri Olore

Vice President- Holly Hazelton

Treasurer- Lindsay Brooks

Secretaries- Stephanie Hartmann

Now that we are in November, we'll be updating this section of the newsletter with important Grade 5 specific information. Our goal is to make their 5th grade year the best yet and there's lots to do!

Shortly we'll send out information about grade 5 specific fundraisers as well as links for the yearbook committee to help get things going! There is also a 5th grade parent facebook page to help keep the 5th grade families in the loop.

Check often, check early!

• 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