EAGLE EXPRESS
October 2, 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.
PICTURE DAY (THIS WEEK WEDNESDAY)
What: Fall School Picture Day
When: Wednesday, October 5th
Where: Eagle Academy Gym
Note: Students should be dressed in full school uniform. Individual as well as class photos will be taken on this day. Parents/Guardians can pre-order photos at https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/ using the ID # in the photo below.
APB REGULAR MEETING
What: Monthly APB Meeting
When: Thursday, October 6th at 5::45 pm
Where: Staff Lounge
EARLY RELEASE
What: 1/2 Waiver Early Release
When: Friday, October 7th at 12:00 pm
Note: Students will be released at noon.
PTO MEETING
What: Monthly meeting
When: Friday, October 10th at 6:00 pm
Where: EACS Staff Lounge
EVERY DAY MATTERS
October 3 - October 28 is the official 20 day Oasis count period. Attendance during this period determines our Average Daily Membership (.i.e student enrollment). This is the number the State of Alaska uses to determine our funding. We realize that some absences are unavoidable, however if at all possible, we encourage families to please try not to schedule optional/elective doctors appointments, vacations, or out of state travel during this period.
Why attendance Matters:
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- October 25 - 9:00 - 10:00 am
- November 29 - 9:00 - 10:00 am
- December 21 - 9:00 - 10:00 am
Where: EACS Technology Lab
Contact the front office: (907) 742-3025, to reserve your spot
TECHNOLOGY TEACHER OR LONG TERM SUB
SIGN UP TO BE A SUB
We are looking for several individuals to help cover for TA's (teacher assistants) and Teachers on an as need basis.
Call the front office f(907) 742-3025 or more information.
FLU CLINICS
ASD school nurses will be offering a Flu Vaccine Clinic at Mirror Lake Middle School on Wed/Oct 26 (1-7pm) and then at Eagle River High School on Thur/Oct 27th (1-7pm). Nurse Jan will be working at both of these clinics and hopes to see you there.
The Flu vaccine is Free to all of the public, age 6+ months old and older.
Please see the attached flyer and consent form below. The consent form that needs to be filled out prior to receiving the Flu Vaccine.
Please email our nurse Jan (gilbert_jan@asdk12.org) with any further questions.
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.
PICTURE DAY VOLUNTEERS
2-3 Volunteers needed to help with School Picture Day, Wed Oct 5th from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm-ish! You'll be helping with crowd control and last minute hair help!
Contact Alysia Thayer, (907) 742-3025 if you can help!!
FALL FESTIVAL
We would love a volunteer from each grade to be in charge of setup/running games the night of! The PTO has games and provides candy/prizes, we just need help making sure running the games are covered. We'd also love some help with setup/decoration for the whole event.
Contact Vanessa Hall (907) 230-6365 if you are interested!
PICNIC TABLE PUT AWAY
If you are interested, please contact the front office (907) 742-3025.
MIDDLE SCHOOL PHYSICAL SCIENCE ACTIVITY
KINDERGARTEN SCIENCE - ART OF OBSERVATION
4TH GRADE COMBINES PHYSICAL FITNESS WITH ELA TRIP TO THE LIBRARY
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 (raile_cheryl@asdk12.org)
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
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