With the coming of cold weather and more indoor time, also comes the occurrence of more germs and illnesses. To help promote good heath for students and staff, we ask that students are kept home if any of the following symptoms are present. *Fever *Suspicion of head lice *Vomiting *Diarrhea *Excessive coughing * Pinkeye/unknown rash We realize that sometimes these symptoms don’t appear until after a student arrives at school and we promise ...
Home Reading Logs = FREE Carnival
Each year our PTA encourages and supports our students in home reading by offering to pay for a Spring Carnival so all students can attend free. We have met their challenge the past two years. This year the PTA and school set a high goal of 2,000,000 minutes of home reading. We are sure we can reach this goal, but need each student’s help. Students are required by teachers to read at least 20 minutes each night. These minutes are logged and ...
Principal’s Message: Save the Date!
The PTA will hold their annual Holiday Event on Thursday, December 11th from 6:00 – 8:00. At 6:00 our first grade classes will present “Christmas in Our Town.” From 6:45-7:45 have pictures with Santa, make a craft, and enjoy a treat. ...
Principal’s Message: New Term – New Start
This week begins a new term for student progress and grades. Report cards and recognitions for last term are going home with students today. Please review the report card with your child then initial the envelope and return the envelope only to the teacher. This helps us to know parents are aware of the academic progress their child made last term. Please praise your student for great grades and progress then help them set goals for this ...
Science Fair Projects
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 ...
Principal’s Message: Community Café
A new opportunity for parents will begin on Tuesday, Oct 7th. The Community Café is an opportunity for parents to gather to learn about and discuss issues and resources regarding the community and education. It is open to all parents. Dinner is provided for all and childcare for children 2-12. These sessions will be held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 5:30 – 6:30. We hope to have many of you join us. Funding for the Community ...
