Academy Avenue Announcements

Welcome to the February Break! I hope this finds you safe and well.

• Happy Presidents' Day and February Break
• COVID-19 and Mask Updates: see below
• Save the date: The Weymouth Public School district is aiming to host a town-wide International Resource Night on May 12th, 2022 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Click here for more information or ways to support the event.
• March Madness is coming!!! It is the spring ST Math Challenge. In the fall, we took second place by a small margin. Week 1 we have a tough Talbot team. Let's win it this!!!
• Coming soon- the AAES School Report Card.

Have a wonderful February Break,

Patrick Higgins

Principal

• Monday, February 21 - Friday February 25: No School Winter Break

• Monday, February 28, 2022-School resumes

• Friday, March 4-Peacebuilders' Assembly

• Tuesday, March 8, Half Day for Students-PD for Staff

• Wednesday, March 30, 2022-Kindergarten Parent Meeting

Website: https://www.weymouthschools.org/academy-avenue-primary-school
Location: 94 Academy Avenue, Weymouth, MA, USA
Phone: 781-335-4717
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AcademyAvenuePrimarySchool
Twitter: @AcademyWildCat1

Masks:

• The mask mandate is lifted as of February 28, 2022. While students will still need to wear masks on the buses, masks will be optional for students in school buildings. This past Friday, Mrs. Andreas & Mr. Higgins had a virtual chat with all the classes regarding the changes and what to expect. We ask all families to make sure they have conversations with their children to discuss their family plans. We reminded students that we need to be open-minded and respect the choices of others.
• Opt-In at-home COVID Testing Program Info
• Opt-In Form for students and staff
• WPS Health Services Memo - Vacation Reminders
• CDC Travel Information & Requirement

Absences:

If your child has COVID like symptoms, absences will be excused. If symptoms last for 2 or more days, it is required to have a negative COVID test or a note from a provider stating you or your child are clear to return to school. COVID-19 tests can be found at your local pharmacies, and primary/urgent care offices.

Reporting an Absence:

All absences should be reported to the Main Office. Messages can be left on the attendance line at any time, including non school hours. Please leave a detailed message with the students first and last name with the nature of absence. If you would like a return phone call from our nursing staff please include that in your message.

Thank you for your partnership and support of our school community!

• District Calendar - School Committee approved holidays, vacations, tems and staff development
• Tech Support for Families - Submit a ticket for support. Reminder* be sure to update your child’s Chrome OS on the weekends, often and early!
• WPS Opportunities Resources - Family and community resources
• Special Education Parent Advisory Council - Meeting Dates
• Champions Before and After School Care - 781-812-8735 or lolee@discoverchampions.com
• Aspen Family Portal - Student Attendance, Contact Info & Communications or Locate Your Child's Report Card or Special Education Report
• Blackboard Communications - Opt In and Opt Out Instructions
• Town Wide Parent Council - Meets the Second Tuesday of Each Month
• Volunteer to Become a Parent/Guardian/Caregiver ELL Immigrant Liaison