http://www.academyas.org/wordpress Fostering Academic Excellence Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:55:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Please check this posting for daily updates throughout the school year. Please go to the Downloads section for copies of forms for the 2008-2009 school year.   http://www.academyas.org/wordpress/75/ In April 2007, Bon Secour Village named The Academy of Arts & Sciences as the recipient of proceeds from the admission to the “Coastal Living’s 2007 Idea Cottage”. This generous gift will support the technology initiative for the school. Click here to download the Coastal Living Press Release. Click here to download ... http://www.academyas.org/wordpress/36/ In addition to active parental involvement in the school, we believe that developing partnerships within the community is essential. Because we want to be a valued educational option in our community, we strive to nurture relationships with business, industry, community service organizations, South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce, Gulf Coast Chamber ... http://www.academyas.org/wordpress/35/ Click on the links below to download Adobe PDF format newsletters for each grade. To view the file you will need to have installed Adobe Reader which is available as a free download here. Pre-School Check back soon! Pre-Kindergarten Check back soon! Kindergarten Check back soon! 1st Grade Check back soon! 2nd Grade Check back soon! 3rd Grade Check back soon! 4th Grade Check ... http://www.academyas.org/wordpress/34/ Ice Cream Social This is our Opening Day social meet and greet for students and parents. It is held at the end of our first day of school. The families enjoy ice cream. Library Book Fair We offer a book purchase to help our library’s growth. Books are arranged and parents, grandparents, ... http://www.academyas.org/wordpress/33/ The Parents' Association is an organization led by volunteer parents. The mission is to strengthen relationships between the Academy staff, families, and students on campus. In order to create a positive experience for all stakeholders, the Parents' Association is a formal link for our parents. All parents of students at ... http://www.academyas.org/wordpress/32/ The objectives of the physical education program are to provide all children with experiences that promote fitness, health, and teamwork. In the lower grades, students are introduced to physical fitness; focused on gross motor skills, listening skills, and following directions; and learning through play and non-competitive games. In the middle grades, ... http://www.academyas.org/wordpress/31/ The study of the Spanish language is an experience, whereby, all children learn to speak and read the language as well as develop an understanding of the culture. The main focus is upon acquiring proper pronunciation, reading, writing, and basic grammar skills. The Spanish program is enriched with the study ... http://www.academyas.org/wordpress/30/ The goal of the Technology Education program is to provide students every opportunity to achieve computer literacy and effectiveness in using the computer as a learning tool. Students develop a strong knowledge base, build a platform of strategies, and apply such strategies to various contexts. ... http://www.academyas.org/wordpress/29/ The objective of the Music Program is to provide all students with opportunities to experience and develop various skills in music and performance while instilling an appreciation this form of art. There are three major events during the year in which all students prepare. They are: Grandparents’ Day The Annual Holiday Program The Pink Party ... http://www.academyas.org/wordpress/28/