Thanks to everyone that came to the School Picnic and our Back to School Nights. I hope that you enjoyed both events. It was great to witness the spirit of our Academy Hill community!
CURRICULUM GUIDE ONLINE
New resource for parents
We welcome you to look at our new curriculum guide that is now posted online. This is the culmination of a year long process that our staff engaged in to articulate the skills students should be able do for each grade level. As stated in the document, g
iven the nature of working with gifted students, our curriculum is responsive to each group of students and individual learners each year. Therefore, it is to be viewed as "living document" that responds to our flexible and differentiated learning environment. You can access the document here.
BACK TO SCHOOL PICNIC
STAFF RECEIVE SAFETY TRAININGS
This August, all staff received training in CPR and using an AED (Automated External Defibrillator). Additionally, select staff received training in basic First Aid skills. Next week, we will conduct our annual food allergy and anaphylaxis education training. All staff will be trained in using an Epi-pen in case of anaphylaxis. Please call Mr. Orlando if you would like to learn more about our Health and Safety protocols.
STUDENT WORK FOCUS
A Poem by Patrick Welch, Grade 4
Inspired by "The Red Wheelbarrow" by William Carlos Williams
so much depends
upon
life at AHS
with
amazing kids and
magnificent
teachers with lots
of activities.
Final words...
There is NO SCHOOL next Friday, September 25th for Professional Development
School Pictures will be on October 7th and 8th. More information to follow.
Please make an effort to send in silverware with your children for lunch. In the spirit of being environmentally friendly, we are trying to reduce the amount of plastic we use at school.
