Eagle Academy Weekly Update

Week of May 21, 2023

Principal's Report

Wow! So much is happening all at once. This week Eagle students under the direction of our Social Studies teacher, Mr. Greg Smith, began construction of outdoor planters and picnic tables. We began the last round of state testing. We completed the yearbook and sent it off to the printer. Plans are being finalized for the summer session. The District Art show commenced at the Community Center. Seniors were having their last check-in meetings with our counselor, Mrs. Russo. Students and staff alike are looking forward to this long Holiday weekend!

Mr. Smith

Student Achievement

Student of the Week

Every week, the Eagle academy student with the highest point average receives Student of the Week. Congratulations, Tony and AJ!

The District Art Show is currently being displayed at the Community Center on English Creek Ave. Works by Eagle students are prominently displayed. A big thanks to Mrs. Wendy Montecalvo for motivating our students to find that artist "within."

Climate & Culture

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Improving Eagle's Outdoor Classroom Space

Eagle Academy has always been a place where students build their own classrooms. This year, students continue that tradition by improving the outdoor classroom space. Students used tools purchased with Atlanticare Garden Grants last year, and wood purchased with grant funding from the Egg Harbor Township Education Foundation.

This week, students started by building sawhorses to work on, then cut and assembled a large garden container with seating around its edge. It will provide a space to sit and study, as well as a garden for growing herbs and vegetables.

Students also began working on another picnic table to match the ones they built last year.

This project would not have happened without the tireless effort of Mr. Greg Smith. Mr. Smith wrote the grant to receive the funds for the project, designed and coordinated the building with students, many who have never held a tool in their hands before. Well done!