As so many parents, teachers, students, and volunteers saw for themselves, the first-ever Armstrong Science Fair was a big success. An enormous thank you to Freda Rappleye, Miss Freeman, and many others for making it such a worthwhile event for our students. I have never been involved with a science fair with more participation than we saw at this event. Congratulations to all the participants for a job well done. I also want to take a ...
$5,000 Grant Toward STEM Lab Science Supplies
The Granite Credit Union and the 100% for Kids Foundation visited Armstrong last Wednesday morning with an exciting presentation to make. Meeting with a group of students hard at work in one of out STEM labs, the two organizations presented two checks to our school, each for $2,500, for the purpose of filling the (currently) bare cupboards with much-needed science equipment, tools, and manipulatives. We’re so grateful for this tremendous ...
The 100th Day of School
The 100th day of school is always significant in elementary schools where, especially in the younger grades, a great deal of emphasis is placed on number sense and counting. However, the day holds extra significance for Neil Armstrong Academy this inaugural year. Although we expect to see this great school supporting, challenging, and educating students for many decades to come, the first 100 days really sets the tone. In this short amount ...
$5,000 Grant Toward the Armstrong Weather Station
The Granite Education Foundation surprised the Armstrong student body on Tuesday morning with a $5,000 grant donation toward the school weather station project. This brings the grand total raised for the project to approximately $12,500 and much closer to the $20,000 needed to start purchasing the first pieces of equipment. The hoped-for weather station will greatly enhance the curriculum experience for students by providing constant, ...
mClass Home Connect Letters
Next week (during SEP conferences), every student will receive a report on his or her reading ability based on the Dynamic Indicator of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS Next) reading test. This assessment helps us determine which students are reading below grade level, so we can determine if a student is in need of interventions to assist him or her in reading. On the most basic level, look for one of three colors: green (benchmark), yellow ...
The First-Ever Armstrong Science Fair
The young scientists at Armstrong sure did their school proud this week with the most robust science fair most elementary schools have ever seen. Informal counts put the number at nearly 350 different projects. During the hour after school dismissed on Friday, parents and other patrons flooded the Science Fair Gallery in the school gym. Incredible work, Eagles! ...
Governor Herbert Visits Armstrong
Governor Gary Herbert selected Neil Armstrong Academy as the launch pad for the state's new STEM education initiative. Businesses from across the state have donated $2 million to go toward STEM programs. The Armstrong 5th and 6th graders participated in an exclusive assembly with the Governor and CEOs from around the state. View Governor Herbert's entire speech: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gh4-pcH5BsA&w=560&h=315] ...
Inclement Weather
Being the middle of winter means switching back and forth on a near daily basis between an “inside” day and an “outside” day. The Armstrong Community Council has determined that 20 degrees will be the threshold for a mandatory, school-wide inside day. Also, the adult on recess supervision will make the determination if precipitation warrants a mandatory inside day. The red and green signs on the front doors of the school will quickly and ...
SEP Conferences Online Sign Up
Parent-teacher conferences are right around the corner, and you’ll soon be able to sign up for an appointment time online. The link can be found on our website: www.armstrongacademy.org, and the online sign up opens at 12:01 AM on Friday Morning (1/30). The password for the online sign up is ARMSTRONG (not case sensitive). From there, simply follow the on-screen instructions. Of course, if scheduling it online is not the most convenient way ...
Armstrong Science Fair Preparations
Because of the various due dates for different grade levels, many of the Armstrong Science Fair projects have already come in this week. Based on what we’ve seen so far, we’re in for a real treat at the first-ever Armstrong science fair. The event will take place this Friday in the school’s gym. The room will be packed with student displays summarizing their use of the scientific method to answer a question of interest. Parents are ...
