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LAST DAY FOR HOT LUNCH - FRIDAY, MAY 18!!!!

But students will still need to eat lunch...s please be sure they pack one to bring to school for the remaining days of the school year!!

Heads Up for Fall Sports!

We’re thrilled to announce fall sports at AA! Girls Volleyball (Grades 6-8) beginning on Monday, August 20, and Boys Soccer (Grades 6-8) also starting on Monday, August 20. Schedules can be found on the AA Sports Page. Please contact Mr. Bishop if you are interested.

Summer Fun at AA!

Looking for something to do this summer? Sign up for an AA summer camp or activity! Check out the options on the summer camps page!

PTO Reminders

Got Scrip for the Summer?
Stop by the front office to buy gift cards out of the Scrip box. There are only a few more cards available: Daz Bog (great for year end teacher gifts), Dennis (great for the upcoming sale), and King Sooper Reloadable cards (great all summer long). Purchasing from SCRIP earns the school money at retailers you would be shopping at anyway! Hurry soon because the box will be closing down soon.

Time to Clean Out Those Closets and Get Ready for the Uniform Resale!
Have you seen the wonderful volunteers in carpool handing out the Uniform Resale fliers? Check out the Uniform Resale website by using the Quick Link located on the front page of American Academy's home page for more information. Now until the end of school you can drop off your tagged or donated gently used uniform items in the black bin located in the front office or through carpool May 17 - 24.

Save the date - August 4 for the Annual Sale located at the school.

School Supplies for Next Year!!

It's hard to believe since we're only just wrapping up spring, but the link to EduKit's supply lists and Mrs. Cline's Middle School lists are are ready to go for next fall! Order online (Grades K-5 ONLY) or take the list to your favorite retail store. The details are all here:

Grades K-5 EduKit
Order online; OR
Download the list to shop locally

Grades 6-8 Supply List
Download the list to shop locally

Dressing for the Last Week

FRIDAY, MAY 18
No Dress of Choice!!!

MONDAY, MAY 21
Dress: Student Council Spirit Day - Crazy Accessories Day – Students should wear uniforms, but they may accessorize it with leggings, fun socks, fun shoes, jewelry, and non-AA jackets. They may NOT wear face paint or out-of-dress-code makeup, flip-flops, or do damage to their uniforms.

TUESDAY, MAY 22
Dress: Student Council Spirit Day – Abuse the Dress Code Day – Students should wear uniforms, but shirts may be untucked, belts not worn, crazy earrings, hair pieces, and non-AA jackets are acceptable, and odd socks and shoes are ok.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 23
- Grades K-2, Regular Dress of Choice - Grades 3-5, Field Day tshirts and shorts or pants appropriate for field day activities - Grades 6-8, Field Day Dress of Choice

THURSDAY, MAY 24
- Grades K-2, Field Day tshirts and shorts or pants - Grades 3-5 and 6-8, Regular Dress of Choice

DennisScrip Now Online!

Check out the flyer and find out how you can now take advantage of DennisScrip online!

LAST DAY OF HOMEWORK CLUBS - May 22!!!

Please make a note of this date and plan to pick your student up during regular carpool for the rest of the school year!

Last Week of School Schedule

MONDAY, May 21
Events:
- Regular school day for ALL students
- T3 Leadership Awards Assemblies for 6-8, gym, 8:15 am
- T3 Leadership Awards Assemblies for K-5, gym, 9:00 am

Lunch: Sack lunches for all

Dress: Student Council Spirit Day - Crazy Accessories Day – Students should wear uniforms, but they may accessorize it with leggings, fun socks, fun shoes, jewelry, and non-AA jackets. They may NOT wear face paint or out-of-dress-code makeup, flip-flops, or do damage to their uniforms.

TUESDAY, May 22
Events:
- Regular drop-off and pick-up for ALL students K-8

Lunch: Sack lunches for all

Dress: Student Council Spirit Day – Abuse the Dress Code Day – Students should wear uniforms, but shirts may be untucked, belts not worn, crazy earrings, hair pieces, and non-AA jackets are acceptable, and odd socks and shoes are ok.

WEDNESDAY, May 23
Events:
- Regular drop-off and pick-up for ALL students K-8
- 8:05 am – 9:05 am, Grade 8 Tree Planting, front lawn
- 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Grades 3-5 Field Day, Elk Ridge Park
- 9:11 am, Grade 8 Graduation Practice, gym
- 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm, Grades 6-8 Field Day, Elk Ridge Park

Lunch:
- 12:00 pm, Grades 3-5 pre-ordered sack lunches from the PTO on the AA front lawn
- 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm, Grades 6-8 lunch provided and grilled @ Elk Ridge Park Pavilion #1 by PTO
- 10:45 am – 11:52 am, Grades K-2 sack lunch from home at the regular times in the cafeteria

Dress:
- Grades K-2, Regular Dress of Choice
- Grades 3-5, Field Day tshirts and shorts or pants appropriate for field day activities
- Grades 6-8, Field Day Dress of Choice

THURSDAY, May 24, LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!
Events:
- 7:00 am - 7:55 am, T3 Leadership Awards Breakfast
- 7:35 am, Regular carpool drop-off for ALL students, K-8
- 8:15 am - 9:50 am, Grade 5, 6, & 7 Move Up Day, Middle School classrooms
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Grades K-2 Field Day, Elk Ridge Park
- 9:30 am - 10:30 am, Student Council elections, cafeteria
- 10:30 am, Grade 5 OUT for the day, Lone Tree Rec Center Pool
- 10:30 am - 12:00 pm, Grade 8 Graduation Practice #2, gym
- 3:35 pm, Grades 1-8 regular carpool pick up

Lunch:
- 12:00 pm, Grades K-2 pre-ordered sack lunches from the PTO, on the front lawn
- 11:52 am - 2:00 pm, Grades 3-8 sack lunch from home at the regular times in the cafeteria

Dress:
- Grades K-2, Field Day tshirts and shorts or pants
- Grades 3-5 and 6-8, Regular Dress of Choice

8th Grade Graduation!
- 4:00 pm, 7th graders arrive to help prepare for graduation, meet Ms. Dobos in cafeteria
- 4:00 pm, 8th graders arrive to prepare for graduation, Ms. Donohoe’s room
- 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony and Reception, gym and cafeteria (the ceremony will be moved to the gym if bad weather)

Calling All Grill Chefs - We Need a Cook!

While are NOT in need of parents to help with the Middle School activities, the PTO DOES NEED a grill chef and servers to cook for the Middle School kids!!! We also need some large coolers and bags of ice.

If you'd like to help out, we'd love to have you and we know a lot of hungry Middle School students who will be really grateful!! We will be cooking hot dogs and hamburgers and would need you from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm on May 23. Please sign up here if you can help!

PTO Summer Volunteer Opportunities

SUMMER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Would you like to get your volunteer hours in before school starts in the fall or be a part of a great committee? Please see the following committees that could use help this summer:

Carnival Committee – planning, organizing, budgeting and volunteering for the Carnival (currently scheduled for Saturday, August 25)

FunRun – solicitation and volunteering for the Fun Run (currently scheduled for September 7)

Ice Cream Social – planning and volunteering the night of event (currently scheduled for August 15)

Registration – planning, setting up and volunteering a portion of Fall Registration (scheduled for August 8-10)

If you are interested in being a part of any of the above committees please email the PTO!

Dennis Uniform Sales!

Check out the savings coming your way from Dennis Uniform, and start stocking up for the new year!

15% Off Sale
Early Bird Specials

Thank You, Smart Cow Yogurt Bar!

It's hard to say "no" to things like dessert and money. Last week's PTO Restaurant Night at SmartCow Yogurt Bar in Castle Rock, American Academy students and families said "yes" to dessert, and enjoyed delicious frozen treats at the new restaurant just off Founder's Parkway next to Red Robin. And this week, the PTO and some very excited AA students got to say "yes" to a great big check from Smart Cow Yogurt Bar! The event raised $464.00 for American Academy! Thank you, Smart Cow Yogurt Bar!

American Academy students say thanks to Smart Cow Yogurt Bar!

Field Day Lunches by the PTO

All payment for all field day lunches must be received in the front office by Tuesday, May 15 by noon or the order will be cancelled. Make checks payable to “AA PTO.”

Place an order for Field Day lunch here!
If you don't yet have an OrgsOnline account, click here for instructions and the code.

ELEMENTARY FIELD DAY LUNCH
Wednesday, May 23 (Grades 3-5)
and Thursday, May 24 (Grades K-2)
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: AA Front Lawn

Hot Dog Meal from Sonic = $4.00
1-100% All Beef Hot Dog
Apple Slices
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Apple Juice
*Additional hot dog $2.00 each

Field Day Tshirt - Elementary ONLY
Optional donation $8.00
Download the Elementary Field Day flyer for all the details.

MIDDLE SCHOOL FIELD DAY LUNCH
Wednesday, May 23
Time: 12:30-3
Location: Elk Ridge Park Pavilion #1

Hot Dog Meal by the PTO = $4.00
1- 100% All Beef Hot Dog
Lays Potato Chips
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Capri Sun
*Additional hot dog $2.00 each

Hamburger Meal by the PTO = $4.50
1 - Hamburger
Lays Potato Chips
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Capri Sun
*Additional hamburger $2.50 each
Download the Middle School Field Day flyer for the details!

Note: The Middle School hot dogs and hamburgers will be grilled at Elk Ridge Park by the PTO. Order online using the Online Lunch Order System (OrgsOnline). Ordering BEGINS on Friday, May 4. Ordering CLOSES on Sunday, May 13 at midnight.

Mullen High School Practice Test for 7th Graders

The High School Placement Test (HSPT) is a required component of the admissions process for the Denver Catholic High Schools. The official exam takes place in December, but Mullen is offering a unique opportunity for current 7th grade students to take a full practice version of the exam. Students will learn how they compare to the 7th grade students across the nation, gain important information on academic strengths and weaknesses, and proceed into the 8th grade year with a strong sense of focus. Results from the practice exam will be used by Mullen High School for preliminary acceptance consideration.

Register by completing our inquiry form located on the Mullen website (www.mullenhigh.com) under the tab labeled “Admissions.” Once you are logged into the website, go to the “Event Registration” tab under Admissions. Choose the “Practice HSPT Registration” link, and complete the form as indicated. Space is limited, so please register early!

Please feel free to contact Mullen with any questions:
Noah Drucker
Director of Admissions
Mullen High School
drucker@mullenhigh.com
(303) 761-1764 x 3601

Field Day 2012 is Just Around the Corner…

…and we are in need of some parent volunteers to help run game and activity stations and to help cook and serve. This is a great chance to play with your kids at school! We will be running separate field days this year and the schedule is as follows:

May 23: Grade 3 – 5, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
May 24: Grades K – 2, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

We will NOT need parent volunteers for Middle School activities and games (though the PTO is asking for volunteers to help cook and serve lunch to the Middle School on their field day) – this will be run by the Middle School teachers themselves. Please email Mr. Bishop if you are interested in volunteering.

LUNCH VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!!!

Please, please, please! Sign up to help with lunch! Right now, the PTO does not have an adequate number volunteers for lunch for the rest of the year. With the volume of children ordering hot lunch, the lines are long and without volunteers, the lines move quite slowly. This means our kids don't have time to finish eating during their allotted lunch time.

SIGN UP HERE TO VOLUNTEER!

Teacher Appreciation Week at KBCO

Do you know a teacher who deserves to be rewarded? Tell KBCO about your favorite teacher and it could earn them an iPad 3 and a Masters scholarship!

Each week during May, Bret Saunders and the 'BCO Morning Show will award an iPad 3 to a teacher nominated by a KBCO listener for the KBCO Teacher of the Year award, and at the end of the month one of those teachers will also be chosen to receive a CSU-Global Campus scholarship for a Masters of Science in Teaching and Learning!

Fill out the form on the KBCO website to nominate a teacher you think deserves recognition and listen to the 'BCO Morning Show during May to hear the results of the KBCO Teacher Of The Year.

Music Lessons for Summer

Mr. Halley would like to offer all of his music and band students the opportunity to continue their musical progress through the summer with lessons here at the school! These will be by appointment, and since he has a more flexible schedule during the summer, he will be able to work around vacations and family trips and the like.

The price for lessons will be as follows.

Individual lessons:
15 dollars for a half hour
25 for a full hour

For group lessons (2 or more people) the price is:
10 dollars for a half hour
20 dollars for a full hour

Please let Mr. Halley know if you are interested in continuing your child’s music education during the summer months!

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