AAL Updates
School Starts in a Couple of Weeks!
Academy of Advanced Learning
Email: laugust@aalk8.org
Website: https://www.aalk8.org/
Location: 431 Sable Blvd, Aurora, CO, USA
Phone: (720) 500-5252
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/academyofadvancedlearning
July 21, 2020
The start of the school year is a couple of weeks away! We are busy working through the logistics of class schedules, coverage, technology distribution, school safety, health guidelines, etc. Equally important, we are planning for students to return to learn. We will continue to monitor academic growth and challenge all our students to do well. We look forward to a safe and successful year together. Please see below for additional details to start the school year off well:
Back-to-School Virtual Meeting, 7/20/20
If you missed the meeting yesterday, you can click on the Back-to-School Virtual Meeting powerpoint for helpful information about our return to school.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is there a choice in start time for online students?
Online students will begin at 9:00am.
If my child is online, how do we get a Chromebook?
Come by the Main building (431 Sable Blvd., school on Saturday, 8/1 between 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM to pick up a Chromebook.
Did the uniform colors change?
Uniform top must be light blue, navy blue and (NEW) royal purple.
If my child is learning online at home, does s/he need to wear a uniform at home?
No. Online learners do not have to wear a uniform. Clothing must be appropriate (language, etc.).
Is there a dress code for face masks?
No. Students can wear any color and design as long as it's appropriate (language, image, etc.).
Can students wear a face shield instead of a face mask?
Yes. Face masks and face shields are both acceptable.
My child is an English Language Learner (ELL) student. How is his/her schedule affected?
ELL students will have ELL classes from 2:30 PM- 3:30 PM. K-6th grades will have access to online coursework and 7th-8th grades will have instruction from the ELL teacher.
Students should be signed up for 7:30 AM start time. His/her service provider will create a schedule to meet service minutes. Service minutes will be provided in-person unless otherwise requested by a parent.
How do I access Parent Portal?
You can view your child's attendance, grades and class schedule.
--> First time user of the APS Parent Portal?
- Contact bbalderas@aalk8.org for an Activation Key.
- Login to the Parent Portal https://sis.aps.k12.co.us/campus/portal/aurora.jsp
--> For returning students
- If there is information that is missing, the name is highlighted. To make changes
- Show your child the Social Distancing Video at Third Future Schools.
- Come by for a Building Tour and/or Back-to-School Day/Night (see below).
- Read the newsletter updates (see below and available on the website).
- Sign up for a Building Tour if you would like to see the new buildings (5th-6th & 7-8th).
- If you are eligible for Free Reduced Lunch, submit an application (scroll down for links).
What else can I expect in the next couple of weeks?
- On Tuesday, 7/28, your child's homeroom teacher will email a welcome letter and Back-to-School Day/Night sign up link.
- We will provide a visual map with instructions on drop off and pick up locations for each school.
- We will be trying to launch a carline pick up phone app that will increase student safety and save you time!
Building Expansion
To accommodate a full return this Fall, we are expanding to three buildings. This will allow parents/guardians to return to work and life while kids go back to learning. All buildings will follow the same safety and health guidelines.
- Main Building (K-4th) 431 Sable Blvd., Aurora, CO 80011
- East Building (5th-6th) 15550 E 6th Ave, Aurora, CO 80011
- West Building (7th-8th) 350 N Blackhawk St #8754, Aurora, CO 80011
OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTS TO CONNECT
Back-to-School Night (in-person)
Monday, August 3rd from 1:00pm-7:00pm
- Parents/guardians and students are invited to meet their teacher. To ensure we can safely host the event, families will need to sign up in advance for a 20 minute time slot.
- Your child's homeroom teacher will email you a welcome letter and link on Tuesday, July 28th to sign up!
- If you are not ready to come back to the building or would prefer to attend a Back-to-School Night virtually, your child's homeroom teacher will provide a link for an Zoom meeting from 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (on August 3rd).
School (Building) Tours (in-person)
If you would like to tour the school to see how we are social distancing, sign up below:
- Main Building (K-4th) located at 431 Sable Blvd., Aurora, CO 80011.
Sign up for a tour on Saturday, July 25th, Saturday, August 1st or Monday, August 3rd.
- East Building (5th-6th) located at 15550 E 6th Ave, Aurora, CO 80011.
Sign up for a tour on Saturday, August 1st or Monday, August 3rd.
- West Building (7th-8th) located at 350 N Blackhawk St #8754, Aurora, CO 80011.
Sign up for a tour on Saturday, July 25th, Saturday, August 1st or Monday, August 3rd.
Helpful Links from Previous Newsletters
- 2020-2021 School Supply List
- Purchase Uniforms Online
- Dress Code Guidelines
- General Calendar
- Free Reduced Lunch Application
- APS Food Menu
- APS Meal Prices
- TFS Health & Safety Guidelines (updated 7/8/20)
- Powerpoint of Health & Safety Guidelines
- Social Distancing Video at Third Future Schools
Archived Newsletters
- Updates Regarding the New School Year, 7/13/20
- What to Expect for the New School Year, 7/6/20
- Condemning Racism and Social Injustice, 6/4/20
Sincerely,
Linda August
Principal
Academy of Advanced Learning