November is the month to work on exciting Science Fair projects. Packets with instructions were sent home last week with all 5th and 6th grade students. The students in these grades are required to participate as part of their Science grade. We highly encourage students in younger grades to also participate. They may pick up packets from the office. Projects are due Tuesday, December 2nd. The fair will be held Thursday December 4th @ 6:00. ...
Student Council Food Drive
The AP Student Council will be conducting a food drive from Nov. 10th – 25th. Last year we had great success with ten 50 gallon barrels of canned food donated. Donation boxes will be by the front office beginning Monday, Nov. 10th. Be sure to place your donation in the correct grade level box as there will be a grade level competition. The grade collecting the most cans will win a prize from Student Council. ...
Principal’s Message: Student Recognition
As the quarter draws to a close, Academy Park will be initiating a new way to recognize the great accomplishments of many of our Skyhawks. Posted by grade in the main hall will be an Academic Honor Roll and an Attendance Honor Roll. To qualify for the Academic award students need to earn a 3.4 grade average or higher. To qualify for the Attendance award students must have no absences, tardies, or early check outs. These lists will be assembled ...
Principal’s Message: Lice Precautions
Fall and Spring are prime times for lice invasions. Lice are not harmful, but they are a real nuisance. The Granite District policy on lice is – students with live lice are sent home to be “treated” and can return to school the next day – students with nits/eggs are kept at school, but parents are contacted to treat the child and sent to school after treatment. If either condition occurs, the following procedures, after the shampoo treatment, ...
Principal’s Message: Attendance and Punctuality
Attendance is directly linked to achievement. Parents who let their kids miss a lot of school are setting them up for school failure. Research shows that a high percentage of high school dropouts had poor attendance records. Helping your child get to school on time every day is an important way you can promote your child’s academic success. Help your child make good attendance a habit by following these tips: • Enforce a regular bedtime and wake ...