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Volunteers Desperately Needed for Field Day!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL FIELD DAY COOKOUT! The AA PTO is looking for volunteers to help with the Middle School Field Day cookout at 12:30 on Wednesday May 22. If you can donate time to help set up, grill or clean up please sign up using the link below. We also need donations of ice and burger fixin's!
Click here to volunteer!

WE ALSO NEED ELEMENTARY FIELD DAY VOLUNTEERS! In fact, in order to make Field Day POSSIBLE for our youngest students, we are in need of several parent volunteers for the Elementary Field Days. It is a great way to get those last few volunteer hours in while spending some time with your child outdoors in the sun (hopefully – cross your fingers! ?). If you are interested in volunteering, please email Mr. Bishop and let him know which day or days you would like to help!
Email Mr. Bishop to volunteer!

Babysitting Classes Offered

Got an 11-15 year-old looking to make some babysitting money this summer? Check out the flyer from Braveheart Inc., offering classess in babysitting as well as CPR/AED! There are even adult classes available! The classes are just $79.00 and will take place on various dates throughout the summer. Download the flyer and find a time that works for you!
Download the flyer here.

EduKit is Online for CP/PKR Elementary School Supplies

Time to order and save on school supplies for all students (K-5 at Castle Pines and K-6 at Parker)! All supplies ordered through EduKit will be shipped to the school in individually marked boxes so that your student is ready for the first day of school. Click on the links below to order today.

Order before June 10 for the “Early Bird” discount and free shipping!

Castle Pines EduKit

Parker EduKit

If you would instead prefer to purchase your supplies with a trip to your favorite stores locally, just click on the links above to download the supply lists, print them out and enjoy shopping!

Spirit Week Next Week

In celebration of the last week school, the student council has planned a Spirit Week for school dress! As always, if a student is more comfortable dressing in uniform instead, that is fine! See the schedul below:

MONDAY, May 20 - Abuse the Dress Code Day
Wear your uniform but MESS IT UP! Pull on some crazy socks, a funky hat, a wrong-colored shirt, or wear it all backwards. Just make sure that whatever nutty solution you come up with, it's school-appropriate (no tank tops, no belly t's, no short shorts, etc.)

TUESDAY, May 21 - Wear Yer Jammies Day
You don't even have to get changed when you get up! Just keep those jammies on and roll right on into school in your best fuzzy slippers and flannels. Again, pajamas MUST be school-appropriate (no tank tops, no belly t's, no short shorts)!

WEDNESDAY, May 22 - Sports Wear Day
Students can wear shirts and/or shorts/sweats from their favorite school or professional sports team, etc. Jeans are fine with sports shirts! Grades 3-8 will have Field Day on this day, so be sure to also wear athletic shoes (no cleats).

THURSDAY, May 23 - Dress of Choice Day
You know the drill! Grades K-2 will have Field Day on this day, so be sure to wear athletic shoes and clothes appropriate for athletic activity!

For questions about Spirit Week dress, please contact Mr. Billman.

Here's to All of Our Parent Volunteers

If you missed the Volunteer Appreciation event yesterday, we are sorry to have missed you!! We couldn't possibly say thank you enough for all you do at the school, every day. But thank you anyway. AA volunteers ROCK!

Summer Savings at Dennis!

Buying new uniform items for 2013-2014? Be sure to stop by the PTO Used Uniform Sale this summer on Saturday, July 27 for great deals on gently used AA uniform items.

Or if you prefer to buy new, check out the in-store summer savings at Dennis Uniform. Just print out the coupon below and bring it in with you when you shop!
Download the coupon!

THANK YOU, PTO AND PARENTS!!!

Thank you to our fabulous PTO and all of the wonderful parent volunteers who made yet another fun-filled food and treat week happen for Teacher Appreciation!! As you can see from the staff smiles below, we really, really appreciate all YOU do to make working here at AA such a pleasure for US!

Got a Fave Teacher? Nominate Them for Some KBCO Love!

In celebration of Teacher Appreciation each year, KBCO 97.3 takes nominations for a "Teacher of the Year," so if you have an AA teacher you'd like to brag about, you can jump online and tell KBCO radio personality, Bret Saunders, all about them! Each week in May, one lucky nominated educator will qualify and receive an iPad 3! And at the end of the month one teacher will be chosen for the "Teacher of the Year" award and receive a Masters scholarship to CSU-Global Campus!

You can find out more and nominate the teacher of your choice here!

Library Volunteers Needed

The library is doing end-of-the-year inventory these last two weeks of school. If you have an hour (or two) to volunteer, your help would be most welcome! Inventory is pretty easy -- you just have to be good with a bar scanner! Please contact Laurel Harmon if you are able to help out.

End of Year Med Pick-Up

Please plan to pick up your student’s medication at the end of the school year. Per state law, all medication must be taken home between school years. Medication remaining at school will be disposed of at the end of the last day of school. If you cannot personally pick up your student’s medication, please send a signed note to school stating who will be picking up the medication. If you would like the medication sent home with your student, please send a signed note and a large sealable envelope to school to be used for the transportation of medication by your student. For more details on this DCSD policy, please read the attached letter.

Last Days of DCSD Hot Lunch - May 21!

Please make a note of it and check the Field Day schedule if you purchased a PTO Field Day lunch.

Field Day Information!

Field Day 2013 is almost here! See below for schedules for each grade. All events will take place at Elk Ridge Park.

WE DESPERATELY NEED FIELD DAY VOLUNTEERS!
In order to make Field Day possible for our youngest students, we are in need of several parent volunteers for the Elementary Field Days (Middle School does not require volunteers). It is a great way to get those last few volunteer hours in while spending some time with your child outdoors in the sun (hopefully – cross your fingers! ?). If you are interested in volunteering, please email Mr. Bishop and let him know which day or days you would like to help!

WHAT TO BRING
Since weather conditions are difficult to predict this time of year, students should be dressed for anything! Appropriate footwear is important in any weather, so all students should wear athletic shoes, no cleats (we’ll be on artificial turf). They should also bring a water bottle and sunscreen with their name on it. As always, our awesome PTO has purchased Field Day t-shirts for everyone to wear at field day (thank you, PTO!); these will be handed out the morning of. It’s best if students wear something over which they can wear their Field Day tshirt, since changing space is limited. Shorts and t-shirts must be school-appropriate (no short-shorts, no halter tops, no tank tops).

LUNCH
Please note that DCSD’s last day to serve hot lunch at the school is Tuesday, May 21 – they will NOT be serving lunch for ANYONE on Wednesday or Thursday. PTO Field Day lunches will be available to students ONLY on the day their grade has Field Day; all other students must bring a sack lunch. Unless you purchased a Field Day lunch for you student/s in advance, please remember to bring a sack lunch to school on Wednesday and Thursday! All students NOT having Field Day lunches will need to bring a sack lunch.

Field Day Schedule, May 22
Grades 3-5: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm - PTO lunch (advanced orders ONLY) or sack lunch
Grades 6-8: 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm - PTO lunch (advanced orders ONLY) or sack lunch
Grades 1-2: All first and second graders must BRING A SACK LUNCH!

Field Day Schedule, May 23
Grades K-2: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm - PTO lunch (advanced orders ONLY) or sack lunch
Grades 3-8: All third – eighth graders must BRING A SACK LUNCH!

KindiePrep Parent Information Meeting - May 20

Are you interested in American Academy’s new KindiePrep program for 4 and 5-year olds? We are having a KindiePrep Parent Information Night on Monday, May 20, 2013, from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm in the cafeteria at the Castle Pines campus. To learn more about KindiePrep, please visit the KindiePrep website. KindiePrep is a great way to get you little ones ready to attend school at American Academy! We hope to see you there!

Pop Sing-Off Pulls in Prize

Congratulations to "Girls on Fire", a group of 6th and 7th grade girls from American Academy who competed last weekend at Southwest Plaza in the 95.7 Pop Party Sing-Off! The Girls on Fire brought home third place with their vocal talent and we are very proud of them!

Because Kids Grow! Uniform Resale

It is that time of year again - time to start thinking about either donating or selling your GENTLY used uniforms, books or school related costumes at the Uniform Resale Annual Sale on July 27.

The first drop-off opportunity will be May 17 - May 23 through morning and afternoon carpool (no need to get out of your car) or in the black bin located in the front lobby. More details to come. We just want you to start thinking about it and plan accordingly.

Are you looking to volunteer?

There are several new volunteer opportunities posted on the Volunteer page of the website (see the "quick clicks" to the right). If you are looking to fulfill your volunteer hours, we may have something for you!

PTO Directory

Didn't order a paper directory, but still want to stay in contact? Download the PTO directory here and we'll send you the password via email. Can't find the password? Email Trish Cummings for help.

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