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Welcome to the sixth installment of the Advantage Academy-Grand Prairie online newsletter. This newsletter is published at the beginning of each month and we hope you will find this style of communication to be a positive step in keeping you informed of what is happening in our school while conserving resources at the same time.
Be sure to share the news with other parents and help us spread the word. Thank you for your support in helping make our campus the best that it can be! |
Principal's Podium Eureka Devers, Principal
Greetings Advantage Academy Families!
Hello, hope all is well with our AA Grand Prairie families. We have just completed benchmark testing and are excited for you to discuss the results with your student and his/her teachers. Our campus is striving for 100% attendance with students and staff! It is important to be punctual and ready daily because one of things you cannot recycle is wasted time. Please help us reach our goal.
We are also presently doing re- enrollment for current students. The forms have been sent home with your students Please sign and return as soon as possible to your student's 3rd period teacher. The deadline is Feb. 13, 2015.
Please note, that we will be having Saturday School and our ESL FAMILY Literary Day on February 7, 2015, from 8:00 -12:00 p.m.
Please be aware that we will be having ZAP Thursdays (Zeros Aren't Permitted) starting Thursday, Feb. 12. These days are for makeup assignments. Teachers will notify students of said dates.
Look for details of all the upcoming elementary events in your student's Thursday Exchange folder weekly.
Please remember to be courteous at drop off and dismissal by dropping off and picking up your students in the right hand lane; leaving the left lane open for passing. We have had several complaints about drivers cutting cars off by jumping in front of them to drop students off at the last minute. Please note, you MUST have your student's pick-up card visible.
Also, please remember, the last elementary dismissal begins at 3:30 and ends at 3:45. All Elementary students must be picked up by 3:45 before middle school dismissal begins. Students are counted tardy at 8 a.m. and tardies eliminate perfect attendance.
Mrs. Asusena Rios, M. Ed.
Advantage Academy Grand Prairie Assistant Principal
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The athletes pictured above were all recipients of All Region or All state awards. Xavier Riojas - All Region Football, All State Honorable Mention Football. Issac Hernandez - All Region Football, All State Honorable Mention. Colton Cathey - All Region Football, All State Honorable Mention Football. Angela Najera - All Region Volleyball, All State Volleyball, Academic All State Volleyball. Caleb Moss - All Region Honorable Mention Football.
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The AAGP Varsity Girls Basketball team played against team Australia during their US Tour.
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Coach Keller, Coach Northcutt, and Coach Watson show off their 80's gear for Spirit Week.
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Mrs. Meeks poses with her 8th grade students in their western wear for Spirit Week.
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The Kindergarten students learned about voting this week. Ms. Hale's class takes time to go to the polls.
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How Can We Contact You?
What if there were an emergency involving your child? Would our staff be able to reach you?
Parents,
It is very important that we have updated and accurate contact information in case there were an emergency or a situation that involved your child. Please be sure to keep us updated as we need your correct phone number(s), address and email information.
Thank you for your assistance in helping us keep the lines of communication between school and home connected! |
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Mark Your Calendars: Upcoming Events
*Please note that all dates and times are subject to change. Check with the front office for confirmation of information
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Counselor's News
Gaylene Greathouse, District Guidance Counselor
Any Junior and/or Senior who plans to visit any college campus during the school day, must submit a College Visit Request form at least 5 days prior to the visit in order for their absence to be excused. Upon returning to school, the student must submit, to the Campus Attendance Clerk, signed evidence of the college visit which must include student's name and date of the visit on college letterhead or equivalent. Also, be sure to contact the Admissions office of the college of your choice to set up a tour!
SAVE THE DATE!!
- Feb 19, 2015, 6:00-8:00pm Junior Parent Information Night
@ District Office
- Feb 26, 2015, 4-6pm FAFSA Workshop for Senior parents
High School Computer Lab
- June 6, 2015 Senior GRADUATION! Class of 2015
Time & Location: TBD
College Fairs
April 6, 2015, Monday, 5:30-8:30 pm
Irving Convention Center, NACAC College Fair
Jostens on campus
- 2/10 Graduation & Ring Payment date (counselor's office)
- 3/17 Graduation & Ring Payment date (counselor's office)
- 4/14 Graduation Delivery date
Community Service Hours - All students should remember they need 10 hours per year. We implemented the new form November 1st. Please be sure to get your service opportunity approved by Mrs. Greathouse, Guidance Counselor before you complete the work. Should you have any questions, please contact me. You can get a copy of the list of potential organizations for community service in my office. New community service forms are available in Ms. Tharp's classroom, Ms. Nicole's desk or in my office as well.
Juniors & Seniors
SAT and/or ACT registration is in full swing. Don't miss your opportunity.
For more information from the Counselor's desk, please visit my webpage here.
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Soaring Eagle Compliment Cards
Tell us something good!
Is there a staff or faculty member that you think deserves to be recognized for a job well done? Did someone go above and beyond to help out? Tell us about it!! We have compliment card boxes currently in the main office and at the elementary secretary's desk.
It only takes a moment but has a huge impact on the staff or faculty member to find out someone noticed their hard work. We would love to hear from you! Parents, students and visitors are invited to compliment our hardworking staff and faculty! |
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Faculty Contacts
Communication is critical in our partnership with you to help ensure the success of your child in school. If you have any questions for your child's teacher, please feel free to email them! Please use attached link to locate any teacher's email.
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Parents, Staff & Students:
Please send your campus news, photos, student and staff achievements, awards, club news & more to news@advantageisd.org. Thank you! |
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