The Eagle Express
Parent Newsletter: Week of September 28-October 2, 2026
October 1- Nacho Thursday
October 1- 7/8 Grades Washington, DC & NYC Field Trip Parent Meeting, 6 PM
October 2- Custodian Appreciation Day
October 2- Popcorn Friday
October 2- Iced Coffee Drive-Thru Fundraiser
October 2- PLC Friday/Release at 2:30
October 7- PTO Meeting, 6 PM
October 8- Nacho Thursday
October 9- MS Student Aide Applications Due to Front Office
October 9- Staff PD/Early Release at Noon
October 9- EACS Middle School Dance, 6-8 PM
October 12- Indigenous Peoples' Day-No School
October 13- Fall Picture Day, Uniforms Required
October 13- Step N2 Success Parent Seminar, 9 AM
October 13- MS Student Aide Interviews
October 13- APB Mtg., 5:30 PM
October 14- MS Student Aide Interviews
October 15- Nacho Thursday
October 15- Great Alaska Shakeout, (Earthquake Drill) 10:16 AM
October 15- MS Student Aide Notifications
October 16- Student Release/Teacher Grading Day
October 16- End of First Quarter
October 22- Nacho Thursday
October 23-Popcorn Friday
October 23- 1st Qtr. Awards Assembly, 1:15 PM
October 24- Trunk-or-Treat, 2-4 PM
October 28-29- Parent-Teacher Conferences/Release at Noon
October 30- Student Release/Teacher PD-No Students
Important Links to Keep Handy
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!
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!
If you have not attended, please call the front office at (907) 742-3025 to schedule.
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!
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.
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
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.
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
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 .
