Akin News
Friday, May 17th, 2019
Field Day 5/24
Parents,
Outdoor activities for Field Day will be rescheduled for May 24th due to the weather! We have a lot of fun activities, including water activities, lined up for the students. They are welcome to wear water shoes as well as swimsuits/trunks during the activities but they must wear school appropriate clothing over top of them. The students will have an opportunity to change after they finish with Field Day so please be sure to send your child to school with an extra set of dry clothes, including socks and shoes.
RESCHEDULED FIELD DAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Our new day will be Friday, May 24th, 2019. Same time schedule. Sign-up is available on the PTA website at www.akin.my-pta.org under the Volunteer tab. More information in the PTA updates below. Come have fun with us. Thanks for all you do!
Feel free to email Coach Steve at Stephen.Lunceford@leanderisd.org if you have any questions.
Steve Lunceford
PE Teacher
Akin Elementary 512-570-8000
We need your help!
- All transportation changes must be called in by 9:45 am
- If you plan to pick up your child from school, you must be here to sign them out before 11:15 am.
Thank you for your support as we ensure all Aviators get home safety-even on the last day of school!
From the Librarian: Mrs. Rolofson
Hello Aviators-
Overdue notices went out in Wednesday folders this week. Please be sure to return all overdue books to the library. All library books are due today.
Please stop by the library if you have any concerns about lost library books. Thank you.
Note from Kelly Merritt - Registrar
Akin News
2019 Akin Talent Show
Please view information for the 2019 Akin Talent Show at this link:
https://dochub.com/wendygonzaba/vqK2kW/talent-show-pdf?dt=6HzQS3DTXR4yHj_TTWut
Akin Yearbook
Get them quick - yearbooks are still available online through May 29th at www.balfour.com for $20.00. They will only be sold online, no cash or checks will be accepted.
Lost-N-Found
Please stop in and check our lost-n-found for any missing items. All items not picked up from lost-n-found in the cafeteria will be donated on the last day of school (5/31).
Watch Dog Dad Program
End the School Year Right!
Watch D.O.G.S. is an innovative program of the National Center for Fathering, focusing on improving education in our nation's schools by using the positive influence of fathers and father figures.
For more information on this program and for step-by-step instructions on how to become a Watch D.O.G.S. volunteer (new and returning dads) go to http://akin.my-pta.org/ to visit our PTA website, then click on Watch D.O.G.S. to sign up. Come have fun with us at school!
Upcoming Events
5/20 5th Grade Field Trip to Reunion Ranch & 4th Grade Student Led Conferences from 7:45am-9:45am
5/21 5th Grade Student Led Conferences 9:30am-11:30am & 12:30pm-2:00pm
5/22 3rd Grade Student Led Conferences 7:30am-9:15am
5/23 Green Apple Deposit Day & PTA Spirit Night at Menchies
5/24 Outdoor Field Day
5/27 Student & Staff Memorial Day Holiday
5/29 Akin Talent Show 1:00pm-2:00pm in MPR
5/30 5th Grade Graduation at 8:00am in MPR
5/31 Last Day of School (Lunches will not be served, dismiss all students at 11:45am)
A Message from the Nurse
All medication and diabetic supplies that have been left in the clinic for your student, need to be picked up no later than May 31, 2019 by the parent. Only students who have permission to self-carry their emergency medications, will be allowed to bring their medication home. All other students will not be able to pick up medications under any circumstances. The district does not allow medication to be stored in the clinic over the summer so all medications not picked up by May 31, 2019 will be disposed of properly.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. Have a great summer!
Misti Yeager, RN
512-570-8027
Student Growth has arrived at Akin!
If visiting the portables, please come to the front office to obtain a visitor’s sticker before entering the portables.
Portables will be locked at all times.
When dropping your student off in the morning, you will direct them to the cafeteria. Classroom teachers will pick up students in the cafeteria at 7:30 am and escort them to the portables. If arriving after 7:30, you may drop your child off at the portables in the 3rd-5th grade student drop off area (green). If you arrive after 7:45, please drop your student off in the front office.
Teachers will escort students, or students will walk with a buddy to and from the building.
Students attending SRP classes, Dyslexia classes, Special Education classes, QUEST classes, or any other class during the day will be met at the door by their teacher or walk with a buddy.
Inclement weather plans are in place and will be practiced throughout the year.
Thank you for helping in our efforts to ensure a safe and secure learning environment here at Akin Elementary.
Aviator WINGS Winners!
"I Earned My Wings at Akin Elementary!"
Every week students who have earned their wings are entered into a drawing to be recognized for SOARing to Greatness with positive behavior at Akin Elementary.
This week's winners are:
KG (Hoffman) Channa Johnson - Accountability
1st grade (Marquez)Arthur Pinheiro - Accountability
2nd grade (Carson) Bhumi Murki - Respect
3rd Grade (Hipps) Hansika Shetty - Ownership
4th grade (Troop) Jadeyn Muir - Ownership
5th grade (Milledge) Hailey Thompson - Respect
Way to go Aviators and keep SOARing to Greatness...Everywhere!
PTA Updates
Field Day Helpers Needed
Akin Field Day will be happening next Friday, May 24th. We still need your help! Sign up at Akin.my-pta.org to cut bananas, refill water, and/or help supervise with a class. It’s easy to give a little extra time either before or after your kiddos play time!
Gear Up for Next Year
While it might not be on your radar right now, it’s already time to start thinking about next school year! Visit our Airport Gift Shop at Akin.my-pta.org to order next year’s tshirts and pre-packaged school supplies. School Supply kits should be ordered for the grade your child is entering next year and will be available for pick-up at Open House night in August.
5th Grade Celebrations!
The 5th grade class of Akin Elementary is “graduating!” Please help make this celebration extra special for them by donating refreshments or volunteering to help set up, serve, and clean up. Go to Akin.my-pta.org to volunteer.