EAGLE EXPRESS
AUGUST 29, 2022
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.
APB MEETING
What: Monthly Academic Policy Board meeting
When: Tuesday, August 30th at 5:45 pm
Where: EACS Staff Lounge
K-3 OPEN HOUSE
What: Meet your child's classroom teacher, learn the in's and out's of routines, expectations, and communications.
When: Wednesday, August 31st (6:00 - 7:00 pm)
Where: Grade Level Classrooms
Note: This is a time for parents and guardians. Please make other arrangements for childcare.
4-7 OPEN HOUSE
Who: 4-7 Parents/Guardians
What: Meet your child's classroom teacher, learn the in's and out's of routines, expectations, and communications.
When: Thursday, September 1st (6:00 - 7:00 pm)
Where: Grade Level Classrooms
Note: This is a time for parents and guardians. Please make other arrangements for childcare.
1/2 DAY - EARLY RELEASE
What: 1/2 calendar waiver Early Release - Teacher Inservice
When: Friday, September 2nd - Pick up at 12:00 pm
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW TO EACS FAMILIES
Eagle Academy is sponsoring “Spalding Night” Parent trainings. We will discuss Spalding and the use of the phonogram cards and techniques to help study spelling words. Families new to Eagle Academy are required to attend the training to help support your child/ren at
home. It is also open to families that need a refresher.
Please bring your phonogram cards. Phonogram cards need to be purchased for the training for $15 / first set, $15 for additional sets of cards. The following classes are available to choose from:
- Wednesday, September 7 @ 3:30-4:30
- Monday, September 12 @ 3:30-4:30
- Wednesday, September 14 @ 6:30-7:30 (updated)
Please direct any questions to Mrs. Timberlake: timberlake_melissa@asdk12.org
***To purchase phonogram cards: Go to the ASD website, then to Zangle Parent Connect, to online payments, to phonograms. You will be able to purchase one or more sets of phonogram cards ($15 each) paying with your credit card.
If you do not have your Zangle Parent Connect Pin and Password, please contact the front office (907) 742-3025 ASAP to get it.
We cannot accept cash/check. You will get the cards at the training.
REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW TO EACS FAMILIES
Who: All new to Eagle Academy families who have not attended a school tour of parent orientation.
When: Tuesday Mornings- August 30 - 9:00 - 10:00 am
- September 27 - 9:00 - 10:00 am
- October 25 - 9:00 - 10:00 am
- November 29 - 9:00 - 10:00 am
Where: EACS Technology Lab
Contact the front office: (907) 742-3025, to reserve your spot
RAIN GEAR
With the exception of extreme cold and thunder storms we go outside for recess daily throughout the school year. Students look forward to getting their wiggles out and enjoying some fresh air, however if students are not dressed properly for the weather, they will be required to sit inside.
INSTRUCTIONAL INTERVENTIONISTS
We are looking for TWO individuals to work with students to boost ELA & Math skills.
Position Description
- Work one-on-one with students who need extra support on specific, targeted skills in our K-2 and 3rd-6th grade classrooms
- Follow a routine schedule that updated bi-monthly
- Spalding and Saxon experience desired
- Hours: Monday - Thursday | 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
If you are interested please contact the front office at (907) 742-3025 for more information.
Skirts
- Skirts, skorts, scooters, shorts and slacks must be worn at the waistline.
- Skirts and jumpers must be no shorter than two finger widths from the top of the kneecap.
- Solid color white or navy tights/leggings may be worn under skirts.
For modesty, we strongly recommend that girls wear shorts or tights underneath their jumpers or skirts. Shorts worn under a jumper or skirt may be non-uniform shorts, but they must not be longer than the garment and must be navy or khaki to match the garment’s color.
POPCORN & MILK OPTIONS
Forms are attached. The QR codes can be used to fill out and pay online, or paper forms and payment (cash or check for EACS PTO) can be dropped in the PTO lockbox in the right corner of the lobby.
PATCH PAINT ALONG BOYS RESTROOM
DONATIONS FOR ART ROOM
The Art room is looking for old cheese graters to be used in future projects. Do you happen to have an old one in the back of the drawer? We can use it!
Other donations we are looking for:
- Wax paper
- long old socks (no ankle socks please)
- old aerosol hairspray
- any bags of rice or dry beans in the back of the pantry?
SPONSOR AN AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITY
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 the 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 fulfill their annual school service required.
If you have a special skill, talent, or hobby that you would be willing to share with students please contact the front office.
Possible activities:
- Quilting/Sewing
- Digital Photography
- Dance
- Ukulele
- Beading
- Chess club
- Drama
- Cross Country Running
- Basketball
Schultüte
EAGLE ACADEMY APB
Vanessa Hall - APB Chair (v.m.hall@outlook.com)
Heather Caldwell - APB Teacher (caldwell_heather@asdk12.org)
Mindy Edison - APB Teacher (edison_mindy@asdk12.org)
Jennifer Bundy - APB Member (bundy_jennifer@asdk12.org)
Cheryl Raile - APB Member (cheryl.raile@gmail.com)
Paula Ayojiak - APB Community (paula@ayojiak.com)
Paige Saylor - APB Member (saylor_paige@asdk12.org)
Website: https://www.asdk12.org/eagleacademy
Location: 10901 Mausel Street, Eagle River, AK, USA
Phone: (907) 742-3025
EAGLE ACADEMY PTO
Beth Sherwood - Chair: (907) 362-3499
Vanessa Hall - Co-Treasurer: (907) 230-6365
Amie Mitchell - Co-Treasurer: (907) 830-1604
Melanie Peterson - Secretary: (907) 947-5394
Prairie Daugherty - Parent Rep: (215) 421-8995
Jennifer Sandvik - Teacher Rep (907) 229-1365
Website: https://www.asdk12.org/eagleacademy
Location: 10901 Mausel Street, Eagle River, AK, USA
Phone: (907) 742-3025
ANCHORAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Margo Bellamy - School Board President
Website: asdk12.org
Location: 5530 E Northern Lights Boulevard
Phone: (907) 742-4000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnchorageSchoolDistrict