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WELCOME TO THE ACADEMY

INTRODUCING…

Our High School Principal, Mr. Cody Clark

The Academy’s Yearly PTO Events

Academy Spring Gala & Auction

New Families are invited & encouraged to

attend!

The Academy’s Yearly PTO Events

5K Family Walk/Run

The Academy’s Yearly PTO Events

Late October

The Academy’s Yearly PTO Events

Free event! First Saturday in December

The Academy’s Yearly Events

Free event! Family Valentine’s Dance

The Academy’s Yearly Events

Family-Friendly Bingo for ages 7 and up

Every Saturday at Bingo Oasis in Northglenn

The Academy Uniform Exchange

Watch our website for Uniform Exchange dates and special events!

IN T RO D U CIN G

P e ggy H e ath , K- 2 P r in cip a l

Sar a M o e lle r , K- 2 Assistan t P r in cip a l

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT MRS HEATH…

We LOVE being Wildcats!

INTRODUCING….

Our fabulous Academy Teachers! Our Kindergarten Teachers:

Ms. Tammy Hahs Mrs. Brittany Manimbo Mrs. Kristina Depew

Here in spirit: Mrs. Kim DeGrazio Mrs. Jamie Olson

INTRODUCING….

Our fabulous Academy Teachers! Mrs. Frazier, Learning Specialist Mrs. Davis, Computer Teacher Ms. Lawrence, science teacher Ms. Suzie Galbraith, 1st grade

INTRODUCING….

Our fabulous Academy Teachers! Our second grade teachers:

Mrs. Wilcox Mrs. Laun Ms. Vitacca Mrs. Ehmann

A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE ACADEMY...

In 1996, The Academy moved into the old Mapleton High School building at 64th and Washington Street, which had stood vacant for eight years. Parent volunteers helped clean the building to get it ready for the first day of school.

WHAT MAKES OUR SCHOOL SPECIAL?

We provide wonderful educational opportunities for our students:

•Art •Music •Physical Education •Computers •Science •Literacy Blocks (that are above & beyond)

WHAT MAKES OUR SCHOOL SPECIAL? High Expectat ions We do have high standards for all! The students work hard here at school and have

regular homework as well. On averages our classes are about 1 to 1.5 years

above grade level, so is some of our curriculum. We have structured classrooms where the students

are expected to behave and not interrupt the learning for anyone else in the classroom.

WHAT MAKES OUR SCHOOL SPECIAL? Our students reach amazing academic

achievements! •Our students regularly end the year one or more years above grade level in reading and math

•Our older students outscore the neighboring school district as well as the state averages on standardized tests.

WHAT MAKES OUR SCHOOL SPECIAL?

We place a large emphasis on Character Education via:

•Random Acts of Kindness •Social Skills Curriculum •Love and Logic •Pride Paws •Pride Club

RELATIONSHIPS

Quality relationships are part of our mission: Teacher to student Student to student Administrator to teachers & students We foster these relationships via: Morning Meetings Lunch dates Positive office visits

We are all here to serve all of our students

WE HAVE AMAZING PEOPLE RESOURCES!

• Each kindergarten class has a 6 hour aide

• We have 3 full-time literacy specialists. • We have a phenomenal team of

learning specialists, including… •School Psychologist & Counselor •Occupational Therapist •Special Education Resource Teacher •Speech Pathologist •English Language Learning specialist

VOLUNTEERING Ask parents to Volunteer 4 hours per month This can be done in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to: ▪donations (valued at $10/per hour) ▪Classroom time ▪Chaperoning field trips ▪Projects done at home

PARENT INVOLVEMENT We expect that you will be involved with your child’s

educat ion. ▪Making sure they get their homework done and setting up a space for them to do it without distractions ▪Ask them about what they are learning. You can find out that from the teacher’s Friday Newsletter. Enrich what they are learning through other learning experiences ▪Read with your child regularly ▪Read all communication from the school and respond promptly to deadlines

FULL DAY VERSUS HALF DAY KINDERGARTEN?

Half Day Full Day

● 8:00-12:30 ● 1 recess and 1

daily specials class

● no lunch ● focus on reading,

writing, and math

● 8:00-3:25 ● 2 recesses & 2

daily specials classes

● 30 minute lunch ● deeper learning

in core subjects, plus science & social studies

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Classroom Observation Weeks: coming up after Spring Break (early May)… watch our website for information!

Classroom visits: Our purpose tonight is just to visit & take a peek in the classrooms. Feel free to ask general Academy questions and/or grade level questions.

I t ’s Gr eat to be a W i ldcat!

QUESTIONS? North Campus Front Desk 303-289-8088 x501 Peggy Heath, Principal peggy.heath@theacademyk12.org Sara Moeller, Dean of Students Sara.moeller@theacademyk12.org