EAGLE EXPRESS
October 24, 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.
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES (1/2 DAYS)
What: 1st quarter conferences
When: Wednesday, October 26 and Thursday, October 27
Where: Individual classrooms
Note: A link to the sign up schedule will go live on Wednesday, October 12. Look for the information to come from your student's teacher.
Note: Students will be released at noon on Wednesday & Thursday.
RED RIBBON WEEK - WEAR RED WEDNESDAY
What: Wear APB approved "RED" uniform tops w/uniform bottoms
When: Wednesday, October 26th
SPIRIT DAY
What: October Spirit Day - Era Day (Dress as your favorite time period character)
When: Thursday, October 27
Note: Students who elect not to participate should be dressed in APB approved uniforms
INSERVICE DAY (NO SCHOOL)
What: No School - Teacher Inservice
When: Friday, October 28
FIRST FRIDAY SPIRIT DAYS
What: Wear Blue Ribbon T-Shirt or EACS spirit wear with uniform bottoms
When: The first Friday of each month (November 4th)
Note: The PTO has limited quantities of our 2020 National Blue Ribbon School t-shirts available for $5.00 at the front office. First come, first served.
DUE THIS WEDNESDAY
What: Fall After School Activities (ASA)
When: All activities are one day per week starting on Tuesday, November 1st. They will run until Monday, December 19th. Most activities will run from 3:30-4:15 pm
Please see attached sign up forms below. Spots are limited. Deadline to turn in request forms is this week Wednesday, October 26th. Parents will be notified via e-mail on Friday, October 28th.
WINTER IS ON ITS WAY
Be sure to send your students to school dressed for the weather. It is our expectation that students have winter gear (snow pants, a warm jacket, hats, gloves, and boots) when there is snow on the ground and/or when temperatures drop below 32'F.
Mother Nature can be so unpredictable. Please take some time to check the weather forecast before you leave home every day until winter is in full swing and here to stay.
Below 32'F = coat, hat, and gloves.
Below 32'F w/snow on playground = coat, hat, gloves, snow pants, and boots.
Join Eagle Academy’s Kids Heart Challenge Team TODAY!
Dear Families - Our Kids Heart Challenge program is kicking off on October 31! We are proud to support the American Heart Association and Be the Torch in the fight against heart disease and stroke! Students will learn how to keep their hearts happy and healthy through physical and mental wellbeing, while helping others with special hearts by raising lifesaving donations. Our goal is to have 100% of our school families join the team and learn Hands Only CPR through Finn’s Mission. Don’t wait, get started TODAY! Students who join the team early will get recognized at our kick-off!
- REGISTER at www.heart.org/khc or download the Kids Heart Challenge App for Apple or Android
- TAKE THE CHALLENGE to Move More or Be Kind and earn the FREE Be the Torch Wristband when we kick-off!
- COMPLETE FINN’S MISSION in your HQ to learn Hands-Only CPR, how to spot a stroke F.A.S.T., and how you can help kids with special hearts!
Thank you for supporting our school and this lifesaving program!
NOTE: Any student that raises $150.00 before October 31st will receive a special prize at our Kick Off Assembly.
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
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 SHOTS THIS WED. & THURS.
Nurse Jan is looking forward to seeing you at:
- Mirror Lake Middle School on Oct 26, 11:45 am - 2:30 pm and 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Eagle River High School on Oct 27, 11:45 am - 2:30 pm and 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Please see the complete list of school hosting the Flu Clinic days below. Anyone 6+ months and older is invited to this FREE event.
Please email Nurse Jan at Gilbert_Jan@asdk12.org with any additional questions.
MEALS FOR TEACHERS DURING CONFERENCES
Please sign up to feed our teachers on their long days of conferences--staff will have conferences from noon to 6pm on both Wednesday and Thursday. Easy to grab-and-go food is appreciated! Thank you!
MOVING BOXES (WED - 10/26)
WHAT: We are looking for a 2-4 parents to help move boxes of surplus Saxon math textbooks and consumables out of the gym storage closet. We will be re-homing them to our storage unit at Eagle Eye Storage on Friday.
WHEN: Wednesday, October 26 at (1:00 - 2:00 PM)
The boxes weight between 10-15 lbs. each. If you are able to help, please contact the front office.
MILITARY APPRECIATION
Please contact Beth Sherwood - PTO Chair: (907) 362-3499, if you have any questions or are interested in taking on this wonderful task.
CANDID PHOTOS FOR THE YEARBOOK
This is an exciting and great addition to our yearbook for 2022-2023.
We love photographs from our teachers and parent volunteers, and we couldn’t capture these special school moments without you!
Please go to Community.Lifetouch.com and use the code on the flyer to access the EACS yearbook page.
You will be asked to create an account or log into your Lifetouch/Shutterfly account. If you have ever purchased school photos from Lifetouch or Shutterfly, you should already have an account. If not, it’s easy to create one.
Please choose your favorite 3-5 photos that best represent the spirit of the event you are photographing. Upload your photos and use tags when available. These tags will link pictures to grades or specific events.
All photographs will be reviewed by our Yearbook Adviser and there is no guarantee that your images will be included.
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