EAGLE EXPRESS
SCHOOL START UP 2021-2022
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.
Welcome to the 2021-22 school year. This is the first installment of the Eagle Express, Eagle Academy Charter Schools weekly online newsletter.
Whether you are returning or new to Eagle Academy, I am so glad that you are a part of our school community. I hope that this communication finds you and your family well rested and as pumped-up as I am about school starting in a few weeks.
I know that many of you have been anxiously awaiting news of what the beginning of school will be like at Eagle Academy. The teachers, staff and I are excited at the opportunities this year presents for our school and community to come together and rise above, just as we did last year.
Eagle Academy is committed to providing a safe learning environment for all our students and staff. Anchorage School District's 2021-22 Return to school Operational Guidelines have been sent out to families and are posted on the districts website for your reference. Per the guidelines, face coverings will be required for all students, staff, and visitors while inside ASD schools and buildings. We will continue to communicate any changes.
Please continue to do your daily health screening before departing for school in the morning. As always, daily attendance is very important, however we understand that illnesses occur. If your student is feeling ill and will not be attending school, please contact the front office or nurse Jan at (907) 742-3025.
Below is a schedule of events leading up to the start and the first few days of school. Our amazing team of teachers and staff can hardly wait to meet your little ones. Classroom teachers will be reaching out to each of our families to introduce themselves, fill you in on plans particular to your child's grade level.
See you all very soon,
Deanne Carroll - Principal
When: Monday, August 16 (5:30 - 7:00)
Where: Eagle Academy
Why: Meet your teacher(s), drop off school supplies, and pick up your pick-up placards
How: Stop by the school between 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. and proceed to your student(s) designated classrooms. There will be signs outside each classroom indicating grade levels. Students will be able to familiarize themselves with the layout of the building and where they are seated in their classrooms. Students can also use this time to put their school supplies/gear away while you chat with their teachers.
Traffic Patterns
School Uniform Expectations
Official School Uniform Dress Code will be enforced. Please refer to page 25 of the EACS School Policy and Procedures Manual.
PTO SPONSORED UNIFORM SWAP
Please bring your gently used clean **French toast approved uniforms** (no stains or holes please) to swap for different sizes.
Date: August 5th and August 12th
Location: Back parking lot - by the gym
Time: 2:00 p.m.
If you don’t have any uniforms to swap don’t worry we will have gently used uniforms to purchase. Please be aware we have little to no size 10-12 uniforms (not sure why.)
Prices:
- Tops/Bottoms - 2/$5.00 or $3.00 a piece
- Sweater Vest - $5.00
- Sweater - $10.00
- Fleece Vest - $10.00
- Fleece Jacket - $15.00
We will accept check or credit card payment (small fee) for purchased uniforms.
Any questions please feel free to reach out to Alysia.thayer@gmail.com or (303)378-3097.
Face Masks
The Anchorage School District is requiring the wearing of masks, face shields, or other forms of face coverings in schools and administrative buildings to reduce the risk of virus transmission. There is no time frame, and it’s highly likely that this requirement will be maintained until the COVID-19 threat is largely reduced.
Eagle Academy will be following ASD safety protocols. We view the mask mandate as an extension of our school uniform policy and as such the EACS Academic Policy Board (APB) has issued the following guidance:
- Parents will provide masks for their student(s);
- Mask colors shall match school uniform colors and be solid (no prints or designs other than our official school logo)
In the event that you are unable to source face masks for your student(s), please contact Principal Carroll.
It's that time of the year again
Our front office is open from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday or you can scan or take a photo and email it to our Administrative Assistant, Diana Dominguez-Kutcher at: dominguez-kutcher_diana@asdk12.org.
Pre-Enrollment for Kindy & New to District Students
ASD and Eagle Academy are offering an Online Pre-Enrollment option for those New-To-District and Kindergarten families who would prefer to enroll their students from the comfort of their home, work, or anywhere else! This is step one of a two-step process. You will need to attach the following documents:
- Birth Certificate,
- Immunization Record,
- Current Gas, Electric, or Water bill that shows the address of service. (no cell or internet please)
Once you have submitted the “Pre-enrollment," our Administrative Assistant, Diana Dominguez-Kutcher, will generate an ASD ID # and email your ParentConnect info. to you and let you know you that you are ready to complete the “Online Registration” for your student. This will help us verify that all of your information has ported over correctly.
What about Volunteer Hours?
The charter of Eagle Academy outlines that each family volunteer at least 16 service hours per school year. Our parent volunteers are one of the reasons that Eagle Academy Charter School is one of the top schools in the Anchorage School District and State of Alaska.
We are happy to announce that we are once again welcoming parents back into the building. Opportunities to volunteer abound. Parents/Guardians can volunteer and support our school both inside and outside of the classroom, school, and school day. Please check with your student's classroom teachers to see how you can help.
Due to circumstances related to COVID 19 and Health and Safety mandates, all adults entering ASD buildings will be asked to sign in at the front office and will be required to wear masks until further notice..
EAGLE ACADEMY APB
Vanessa Hall - APB Chair
Missy TImberlake - APB Teacher
Mindy Edison - APB Teacher
Jennifer Bundy - APB Member
Paula Ayojiak - APB Community
Paige Saylor - APB Member
Website: https://www.asdk12.org/eagleacademy
Location: 10901 Mausel Street, Eagle River, AK, USA
Phone: (907) 742-3025
EAGLE ACADEMY PTO
Tonya Prentiss - Chair: (719) 213-5678
Beth Sherwood - Co-Vice-Chair: (907) 362-3499
Vanessa Hall - Co-Treasurer: (907) 230-6365
Amie Mitchell - Co-Treasurer: (907) 830-1604
Haley Gagnon - Secretary: (907) 310-6690
Heather Milligan - Parent Rep: (774) 254-1238
Mindy Edison - Teacher Rep (907) 223-7774
Website: https://www.asdk12.org/eagleacademy
Location: 10901 Mausel Street, Eagle River, AK, USA
Phone: (907) 742-3025
ANCHORAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elisa Vakalis - School Board President
Website: asdk12.org
Location: 5530 E Northern Lights Boulevard
Phone: (907) 742-4000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnchorageSchoolDistrict