The Eagle Express

Eagle Academy encourages academic excellence by integrating proven instructional methods with a challenging curriculum and high expectations.This combination provides every child with the foundation needed to achieve proficiency of Eagle Academy’s performance standards at each instructional level.

September 21- Grade 1 MAP Reading

September 21- Grade 1 MAP Math

September 25- Fall Assessment Window Closes

September 25- PLC Friday/Release at 2:30 PM

September 29- Shelter-In-Place Drill

October 2- Popcorn Friday

Parents,

Here is some important information to be aware of this 26/27 SY.

Eagle Academy Charter School Website

EACS Parent Hub- You will find out more about Eagle Academy, school supply lists, and any form you may need to complete right here.

ASD no longer supports the Remind App for communication. Please check with your child(ren)'s teacher(s) of the preferred method for communication of behaviors, homework, and grades.

Thank you!

Families,

Please do not use your phones while you following our arrival or dismissal procedures. Your acute attention to the traffic and people in the parking lot is needed. This can also help with the flow of traffic as we are trying to get vehicles safely on and off of campus! Friendly reminder: it's against the law! Thank you for adhering to this memo.

This picture is a link to Alaska Ordinance NO 2019.51(s). Please read.

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Our Team has worked diligently to gather information for families to utilize for carpooling to and from school. Carpooling can be beneficial:

• Saves money: Families can share fuel, parking, and vehicle-cost expenses.
• Reduces traffic: Fewer cars at drop-off and pick-up can make school areas less congested.
• Helps the environment: Using fewer cars reduces fuel use and air pollution.
• Can be safer: Parents can take turns driving, reducing the number of inexperienced teen drivers on the road when students are old enough to drive.
• Saves time for parents: Families can rotate driving duties instead of every parent making the trip daily.
• Builds friendships: Students can talk and socialize with classmates during the ride.
• Teaches responsibility: Students learn to be on time and follow an agreed schedule.

Carpooling to and from school saves money, reduces traffic and pollution, and makes the trip more convenient for families. Below is a link to explore this option further.

Parents,

Absolutely no volunteers will be allowed to volunteer in the building (even for afterschool events) if they do not have a background check for the current school year. Please use the Raptor School Security system (click on the picture) to complete your volunteer/background check on the Anchorage School District website. You may also log your volunteer hours. Once you get our confirmation email, scroll all the way to the bottom for the link! If you have any questions, feel free to contact the ladies in the front office. Thank you!

Our first Step Into Eagle Success Parent Seminar of the year will be Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM. All subsequent Parent Seminars will be held on a Tuesday each month until May. These are informative meetings to learn more about our school. If you are new to the school or haven't attended a seminar yet, get signed up! Use the link below!

https://forms.gle/neDASfrYqc9n4atLA

Families,

Please purchase student uniform items from French Toast. All students are required and expected to wear the appropriate school uniform, including shoes, each day! Staff will do uniform checks to ensure student uniforms fit appropriately and all items are up to standard. Below is direct link to help ensure students are dressed to impress for success. Thank you!

Just click on "French Toast" to get to the website.

Please view the online version of EACS Policy and Procedures Manual for more details on our school's uniform dress code policy.

Families,

If at any time you are unsure if an item is dress code appropriate, please do not hesitate to ask the principal or the front office staff. We want your dollars to go far and students to feel successful when they are at school. ONLY families brand new to our school , have 30 days to get uniform compliant.

Dear Middle School Parents and Guardians,

Middle school PE uniforms are now available to order. Please note that purchasing a PE uniform is completely voluntary and is only available for middle school students.

Families will order directly through Hi-Res Graphics using the link below:

https://www.hiresgraphicsak.com/eagle-academy-charter-school

Once your order is complete, **Hi-Res Graphics will contact you when your order is ready for pickup at their Eagle River location.**

Students who choose to purchase a PE uniform may wear it to school on Tuesdays and Thursdays for PE class.

Please refer to the school's Policies and Procedures Manual for additional guidance regarding PE uniforms and the shoe policy:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/19bydqaq2_8j0zIEyRY9SGgcqZ9jJ5hX8ixWuHFBBmlw/edit?tab=t.0

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the school office.

Thank you,

Eagle Academy Charter School Front Office

Families,

Our students are serious about getting to Europe! We are bringing Nachos Thursdays back this week! Please sign up via Cheddar Up! Remember, this is optional! Students may still bring home lunches. Students can still receive a hot lunch in the café. Nachos Thursdays is an opportunity for our students interested in going to Europe to cut the cost of the trip and for those interested in volunteering at our school! It is an opportunity to just get involved!

The link at Cheddar UP will close Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at noon!

The next drive through coffee event will be Friday, October 2, 2026. Order information will published soon!

Hello Eagle Academy Families,

The Eagle Academy Academic Policy Board (APB) is working to fulfill our school's charter and use the school building to its' capacity. Let's continue to come out and support the movements of the APB and see what is going on behind the scenes in our Nest.

There will be a special meeting on Tuesday, September 22, at 5:30 PM.

Our regular meeting will be tonight, October 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM. Meeting Agendas will be posted in time for review in our Eagle Express Parent Newsletter, online, and within our school building.

Kevin Waicekauskas

APB Chair

Waicekauskas_kevin@asdk12.org

Elementary SC applications were sent home last Friday with students interested in running for a position in 3rd-5th grades. Student Council meets once a month to plan spirit days, service projects (2 per year), and conduct elementary award ceremonies.

Applications must be signed by parent and classroom teacher. They are due to Mrs. Timberlake by Sept. 22nd. Speeches are due for review by Sept. 22nd and will be returned promptly. Speeches and elections will be held in individual classrooms between Sept. 23rd-25th per the classroom teacher.

The first meeting will take place on October 1st. Student Council is an opportunity to have a voice and cultivate leadership skills.

Please send questions to Mrs. Timberlake, Elementary Student Council Advisor timberlake_melissa@asdk12.org

🦅 PTO Meeting Recap — September 9

☕ September 29 — Staff Appreciation: It’s National Coffee Day! PTO will treat our amazing staff to a special drink to show our appreciation.

📦 A BIG Thank You!
Thank you to all the families who helped with our storage shed cleanout! We truly appreciate everyone who gave their time, brought trucks, lifted boxes, moved supplies, and helped us get the job done. Many hands really do make light work!

🧹 October 2 — Custodian Appreciation Day
We’ll be celebrating Mr. Liam, our BPO, and Mr. Kuao, our evening custodian. Please help us say THANK YOU for everything they do to take such amazing care of our school and keep our building ready for our Eagles each day!

📸 October 13 — Fall & Class Pictures
Fall pictures are scheduled for October 13, and class pictures will be taken at the same time. We will need volunteers to help keep picture day running smoothly, so watch for information about signing up!

📅 Join Us at Our Next PTO Meeting!

Our next PTO meeting will be Wednesday, October 7 at 6:00 PM. Everyone is welcome! Come hear what we have planned, share your ideas, and help us make Eagle Academy an even stronger community.

You don’t have to volunteer for everything to be part of PTO—just come, connect, and get involved when you can! 💜🦅

🎃 October 24 — TRUNK OR TREAT!
Save the date! Our PTO Trunk or Treat is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, from 2:00–4:00 PM.

We need families and community members to help make the event a success by hosting and decorating trunks! Get creative, pick a theme, decorate your vehicle, and help us create a fun afternoon for our Eagles.

👉 Sign up to host a decorated trunk:
Trunk or Treat Sign-Up Form

EACS Families,

Did you know we have a way for you and your child(ren) to get more practice with Spalding phonograms on our website. Just visit https://www.asdk12.org/eagleacademycharter. Once there, choose "Families" then "Phonograms". There are videos made by our very own Mrs. Timberlake. Remember, this is a team effort to get our students the help they need to be successful in our wonderful school.

Families,

Please remember to make payments online for student lunch accounts. We do not handle Café funds. Student Nutrition is organized through ASD not EACS. All information and processes must be handled through ASD Student Nutrition. Our Student Nutrition Manager is Mrs. Megan . Check out the link below to find out more!

View menu, apply for free/reduced lunch.

www.schoolcafe.com/anchorage.

Additional information

https://www.asdk12.org/departments/support-services/nutrition-and-healthy-meals/student-nutrition-services

If you are interested in your child having an ASD school lunch and want to apply for free or reduced lunch, please complete the online application before October 2026. Everything is online from completing the application to setting up you account. Student Nutrition will not have any cash on hand. It will best to do everything online all year!

Parents/Guardians, you can get an account as well to be able to eat lunch with your child!

Thank you EACS families of your support of our K-5 Eagles! This was another great year for the students!

Looking ahead. We are hoping to find a handful of parents who would like to earn school service hours by sponsoring an after school activity next fall. After School Activities (ASA) will start approximately mid-late September and run through the first week of December (12 weeks) and are typically one day a week for an hour of instructional time. Parents who lead an activity will be able to help fulfill their annual school service required of 16 hours.

If you have a special skill, talent, or hobby that you would be willing to share with students please contact the front office.

Some Possible Activities Include:

• Quilting/Sewing

• Digital Photography

• Dance

• Ukulele

• Beading

• Chess club

• Drama

• Cross Country Running*

• And More

Families,

If you have not completed the ASD Listens Survey, here is your opportunity. Click on the link below.

Dr. Lynn Mills- Principal (mills_lynn@asdk12.org)

Kevin Waicesauskas -APB Chair (Waicekauskas_kevin@asdk12.org)

Emily Morrison - APB Vice-Chair (morrison_emily@asdk12.org)

Heather Caldwell - APB Teacher (caldwell_heather@asdk12.org)

Emily D’Amico- APB Teacher (damico_emily@asdk12.org)

Sam Hernandez- APB Member

Paula Ayojiak- APB Community (ayojiak_paula@asdk12.org)

Kristina Horstmann- APB Community (Horstmann_kristina@asdk12.org)

ACADEMIC POLICY COMMITTEE SEATS AND ROLES

HEATHER CALDWELL – TEACHER SEAT A -PRIMARY MATTERS

EMILY D’AMICO – TEACHER SEAT B-INTERMEDIATE MATTERS

KEVIN WAICESKAUSKAS – PARENT SEAT C (CHAIR) - CONTRACT & LEGAL

PAULA AYOJIAK--PARENT SEAT D-BUDGET & FINANCES

SAM HERNANDEZ– PARENT SEAT E-CURRICULUM & ACADEMICS

EMILY MORRISON – PARENT SEAT F -PUBLIC RELATIONS AND ADVERTISING

KRISTINA HORSTMANN - COMMUNITY SEAT G-ALL SCHOOL RELATED MATTERS

Dr. LYNN MILLS - PRINCIPAL

Mindy Edison- Chair

Melissa Crandall- Vice Chair:

Samantha Waicekauskas- Secretary

Kari Blackburn- Treasurer

Sarah Martinez- Staff Rep.

Pam Houghom- Parent Rep.

Katie Bayne- Parent Rep.

Contact the PTO at eacspto@ak.gmail.

Anchorage School District

Dr. Jharrett Bryantt- School Superintendent

Carl Jacobs-School Board President

You may email all board members at schoolboard@asdk12.org .