With class lists posted for the next school year, this seems an ideal time to welcome a few new (or returning) faces to our staff. For the 2014-2015 school year, we welcome (L to R) Mr. Brett Bawden (assistant principal), Mrs. Kris Fisher (1st grade), Mr. Chris Larsen (6th grade), and Mrs. Kaylin Lythall (resource) who is returning after be slated to be at a different school next year. This group brings a wealth of experience, expertise, and high ...
2014-2015 Registration
On Tuesday, August 5th, Neil Armstrong Academy held its registration event. With the majority of people able to complete most (if not all) of the registration process online, crowds were sparse, and wait times were short. However, the occasion marked the first official event of the new school year, and it was great to see so many of the students back in the school. If you have not completed your registration for next school year, please do ...
Good Bye, 6th Grade!
As the book end for the first-day kindergarten "clap in," the last-day "clap out" was the final goodbye for our Armstrong sixth graders. Students from every grade lined the hallways of the school during the last fifteen minutes to clap, wave, and cheer on our wonderful sixth graders as they leave our school for junior high. We'll miss them! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ipUAHIwG_Y&w=560&h=315] ...
The Penny Wars
During the last eight days of school, Armstrong participated in "The Penny Wars" for its annual fundraiser. Students worked to earn the most points for their grade-level team by bringing in pennies for their own jar and bringing in other coins or bills for the jars of their opponents. All pennies counted as positive points. All other denominations counted negatively. The contest went back and forth throughout the entire eight days, but, in ...
Jump Rope Club 2014
The Jump Rope club simply dazzled at their capstone performance during the last weeks of school. They proved to be more limber and flexible than anyone might think possible. Take a look back at their accomplishment by watching their entire performance online. Enjoy! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVhXxL8DCPo&w=560&h=315] [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSXgMaGI5w4&w=560&h=315] [youtube ...
The Gem of the Armstrong Weather Station
The live-feed video camera has just become available for all to enjoy right from the comfort of their own homes. A video image of the weather patterns over the Wasatch mountains is just one item of data the new weather station will record around the clock, but those images will certainly put context to the rest of the data. The live feed can be viewed at: http://205.124.147.71 And, to see the first 24-hour cycle, click on the video ...
Rocketeers – Hope of America Concert
If you missed your chance to see the Armstrong Rocketeers' Hope of America Concert (or you'd just like to see it again), you're now in luck. The entire program is now available online. Enjoy! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OiHhTAKzOw&w=560&h=315] [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY-xcb0bpUs&w=560&h=315] [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lap4mXLY6eI&w=560&h=315] [youtube ...
4th Grade Utah Program
If you missed seeing the outstanding 4th grade Utah Program, you're in luck. We filmed the entire show, and you can catch up on what you missed. Enjoy! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4SmvSU_SxI&w=560&h=315] [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfURw3eJcdc&w=560&h=315] [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbuJMBLEocI&w=560&h=315] [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaasTWgsoSU&w=560&h=315] [youtube ...
One Small Step – New School Song Unveiled
The Armstrong Rocketeers unveiled the new school song, One Small Step, to the Armstrong student body this afternoon, and it was a big hit. The music and lyrics were written by Becky Crowther, with the musical talent of Debbie Kerby--both conductors of the school choir. The song appropriately nods to Armstrong Academy's great namesake and celebrates the school's focus on a "STEM" approach to learning. In no small way, these students have just ...
Summer Activities
As summer quickly approaches, the minds of students and parents alike are already hard at work brainstorming what they’ll do with some of the extra time they’ll have on their hands. Above all, be safe and have fun! Summer is a great time to enjoy family and friends and an easier pace. After that, we’ve got some great ideas for how you might have a fabulous (and still educational) summer. The focus of this upcoming ABC News will be to show how ...
