The online scheduler for SEP Conferences is open until midnight on Sept. 18th. Click on the Online Scheduler tab for instructions. If you need assistance, come to the Family Center Monday-Wednesday between 9 and noon. All classes earning 100% of parents in attendance will receive a pizza party. ...
After School Program Returns
Classes begin next Monday, September 15th for the Fall Session of our after school program. Confirmation notes are being sent home today for those who are registered for this session. There is a small change to the program schedule this year: 3:00-3:30 is snack and supervised independent reading (this could count toward required nightly reading.) Academic support classes will run from 3:30-4:30. Enrichment classes will run from 4:30-5:30. ...
Student Safety
We have several concerns with the safety of our students who walk to and from school each day. The crossing guards are diligent in their jobs, but we need all of us to also be diligent in helping keep our kids safe and modeling safe procedures. Please drive slowly, follow the crossing guards instructions, and remind your children of the safe walking rules. Next week is the PTA sponsored Green Ribbon Safety week. We are asking all parents to help ...
Principal’s Message: Community Council Members Needed
Serving on community council is a great way to become involved in the Academy Park Team. The Community Council meets monthly and works in conjunction with the PTA and faculty in decision making for the school. We currently have three openings on our council and would love to have you join us. If you are interested, please complete and return the form coming home today or pick up a form from the office. Elections will be held during SEP ...
Principal’s Message
We are excited to announce that all students will receive music, dance and drama instruction throughout the year. To allow teachers time to collaborate and review student data, we have established a program where students will rotate between music, dance/drama, and computers each week. The classes began last week and students and teachers provided positive feedback regarding their experiences. With an increase of student achievement data ...
Principal’s Message
Welcome back to another great year at Academy Park. We are excited to be working with the amazing students at our school. Registration for the upcoming school year will be held Thursday, August 7th from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. All students, new and returning, need to register every year. New students should provide birth certificate, immunization record, and address verification. Returning students only need to provide current address verification. ...
Principal’s Message: Community Council Openings
School improvement is the responsibility of everyone. School Community Councils are one way we can work together to make schools more successful. The School Community Council works to promote school improvement, improve school environment, school safety and provide critical feedback on programmatic issues. We encourage you to become a member of our School Community Council. It’s easy to get involved. School Community Council members serve ...
Principal’s Message
The school year is rapidly drawing to a close. One of the most important things you can do to help students remain prepared for the next year is to encourage them to read every day for at least 20-30 minutes. For students in the lower grades, at least half of their reading should be done out loud. Reading out loud allows others to correct mistakes and helps build fluency. Taking time out to read while your child reads will relay the message ...
Principal’s Message: Shoes, Shoes, and More Shoes
Academy Park was very fortunate to be chosen as the recipient of Olympus High's Samaritans Feet project. Last Friday, 70 students and several teachers from Olympus High arrived at Academy Park loaded with more than 500 pairs of shoes, socks, and strap packs. Each of our students delivered a personal thank you note to the high school student who helped them put their new shoes on. Several hugs and high-fives were exchanged. Throughout the day, ...
Principal’s Message: Dr. Bates Visits Academy Park
Thursday, May 1st, Dr. Bates, Granite District's superintendent, spent an hour visiting Academy Park. He spent time reviewing academic and behavior data, visiting with students and staff, reading student writing samples from our open house, and discussing the future goals for our school. At the end of the visit Dr. Bates expressed how pleased he is with things that are happening and the direction we are headed. Thank you to everyone for ...
