As most of you are aware, Armstrong has a 1-to-1 iPad-to-student ratio. This has been made possible on account of the Armstrong teachers participating in two-years worth of professional development to acquire the devices. Having this kind of technology at our students’ fingertips has been a significant difference maker in their learning, but we know we face significant challenges in maintaining our 1-to-1 ratio. Within the next five years, the ...
IXL
Since last year, Neil Armstrong Academy has paid a subscription for each of our students to have an IXL math account. This is among the most powerful independent-practice tools for your student’s mathematics development. The software adjusts to your student’s performance and directs him or her towards problems or concepts needing more attention. In addition, students earn digital trophies and badges along the way for their achievements and can ...
Top Eagles for November 18, 2014
Margaret Moleni (Mrs. Marbery) - She is an outstanding student and classmate. Margaret works hard on all o her assignments and does her homework on time. She is a friend to all and a great example to her peers. Makayda Rammell (Mrs. Bodell) - Kayda is a superstar! She gives 110% always in every subject area. She is incredibly kind and thoughtful of her classmates and teacher, too! She's the perfect example of a role model student. ...
Top Eagles for November 12, 2014
Jade Charnetzky (Miss Johansen) – Jade has been doing her very best. She has done well on all of her spelling tests. She is always on task at school. Way to go Jade! Gavin Beck (Mrs. Hines) – He is a kind friend. He always speaks kindly to others. His sense of humor draws other to him and he always keeps our class laughing! Max Hanagarne (Mrs. Fisher) – Max is working hard, being polite, and is very kind. Eddie Rappleye (Mrs. ...
Community Council
Our November Community Council takes place this Thursday, and, as always, we want to invite all who are able to attend. The meeting will take place in the school library at 4:00 PM Community Councils play a very significant role in improving student achievement in each local school. By sharing their unique perspectives and expertise, parents, teachers and administrators have a wonderful opportunity to address the critical academic needs of the ...
Reading Blast Off
It’s been a little while since we’ve highlighted the Armstrong Reading Blast Off, and it’s time we get back on track! For those who don’t know, the Blast Off is an initiative to have students choose a good book series and then read all the books in that series. This keeps kids reading and avoids the inevitable doldrums that often come after a student finishes a good book and before he or she picks what to read next. When students are engaged ...
Things Are Getting . . . Colder
It seems to happen every year right about now! The seasons are changing, and things are getting much, much colder. Each day students comment on how cold it feels already, and we think to ourselves, “Oh . . . you ain’t seen nothing yet!” The truth is it’s Utah, it’s (almost) winter, and it’s cold. And, it’ll only get colder. We ask that all students and families plan accordingly. Come to school wearing coats, hats, gloves, and whatever ...
Open Enrollment
It’s that time again! Monday, December 1st marks the opening of the open-enrollment window for the 2015-2016 school year. The Armstrong application will go live at 12:00 AM (or close to it) on the school website. The months of December, January, and February have been legislated for parents to exercise their school choice option for the Early Enrollment Period Transfer for the forthcoming school year. Students already attending Neil ...
Red Ribbon Week
Last week was National Red Ribbon Week. Red Ribbon Week is an ideal way for families, schools, and communities to unite and take a visible stand against drugs. Throughout the week at Armstrong you could see kids wearing red, crazy hair, hats, neon colors, or sunglasses as a way to show their unity and resolve to be drug free (They even made it on the news). Additionally, red ribbons adorned the entire Armstrong campus. A huge thank you to ...
Halloween Parade
The Armstrong Eagles strutted their stuff this past Thursday at the second annual Halloween Parade. We had a tremendous turnout of parents, family members, and friends to support our students as they wound their way through the building. The apex of the parade was the last stop in the gym and lunchroom where the students snaked through the standing-room-only crowd. What a sight! Thank you to the wonderful supporters of our school who came and ...
