School News

A new instructional strategy at Academy Park which includes all students in 1st – 6th grades. Every full school day one hour is dedicated to specific instruction based on each child’s individual reading skills. Children are placed in groups according to our DIBELS assessments. Groups are fluid and will change over time. Your child’s Power Up teacher will likely be different than their regular teacher. You can learn more about Power UP Literacy ...

We are in full swing with the school year. Thank you for getting your children to school on time and ready to learn every day. Our attendance goal is: “Strive for Less Than Five”. We talked to children about this goal at our opening assembly and want families to also know how important it is for children to have fewer than 5 absences during the school year. ...

Would you like to be more involved in the school, but you just aren’t quite sure how? We have a great opportunity for YOU!!! Please come to our Munch and Mingle Volunteer Open House and Community Council meeting on Sept 18th from 4:00—6:00.  You may bring a favorite family treat to share with others as we talk informally about ways you might be able to serve the children of Academy Park in either the Community Council or PTA or through other ...

Teachers, all combined, have already completed almost 100 home visits! Remember, home visits are completely optional for both families and teachers, and they are a wonderful way for teachers to get to know the families of children they teach. We are almost one quarter of the way to our goal of visiting 50% of families by the end of October. With all the new technology in our building, teachers now have personal school phone numbers that you ...

Academy Park is recruiting 5th and 6th grade students to be leaders in our school as members of the newly forming "Skyhawk Student Leaders" team. We are combining what used to be the safety patrol and student council to form one team of students committed to serving our school by helping keep kids safe before and after school, opening doors in the morning, doing announcements, helping with assemblies and other opportunities throughout the year. ...

New procedure for Box Tops! https://www.boxtops4education.com/ MORE CONVENIENT Redeem anywhere, anytime within 14 days of purchase EASY TO USE No more clipping or sending Box Tops to school REAL TIME Your school’s earnings are automatically updated online EXTRA CASH Access special bonus offers on top of your Box Tops earnings ...

Have you ever wanted to learn how to play a musical instrument? How about per form on stage like a rock star? I f so, Orchestra may just be for you! When: Tuesday and Thursday from 3:15-3:45 (except on shor t days) Where: room 12 (Mrs. Buckner 's classroom) What: an AWESOME time! A LIMITED number of school instruments are available to use, so be sure to SIGN UP TODAY! Applications can be found in the front office, or ask Mrs. Buckner . questions? ...

Teachers at Academy Park want to learn about YOU and your hopes and dreams for your family as we strive to be better teachers and partners with you in the education of your children. Please watch for a phone call soon  as we set up times to come visit. Our goal is to visit at least 50% of families before the end of Term 1. Home visits are COMPLETELY optional for both families and teachers. Thank you for considering this opportunity. ...

Please mark your calendars for August 15th which will be the biggest, bestest Back to School event ever from 5:00--8:00! Thanks to a grant from West Valley City, everyone who comes will get hot dogs and chips plus lots of fun for the whole family. And of course, our teachers will be in their rooms ready to meet you to help you feel comfortable before the first day of school. ...