Apalachicola Bay Charter School

We are approaching a very busy time of the year.  With so many events there is sure to be changes in dates and times.  Please be sure to check our school calendar online and notices sent home in Thursday folders for changes.

Upcoming Events

May 10—District Tropicana Speeches

Interim Reports

May 11—Elementary Brain Bowl 3rd-5th @ 1:30 in the library

May 14-18— 8th grade field trip to Tennessee

May 18—’Rocking to the Past’ 3rd-5th program @ 1:30 in the auditorium

May 22nd – Kindergarten to Gymnastics Plus in Panama City

May 22– 25—5th grade Disney Trip

May 24—3rd & 4th to Frank Brown Park

May 25— Kids with Cops Day—PreK-5th

May 28—Memorial Day NO SCHOOL

May 29—Kindergarten Graduation 6:00 in the auditorium

May 30 -2nd grade to Wakulla Springs

May 30—8th grade Tennessee Project @ 12:00 in library

May 31:  Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade School Play at 1:30 in the auditorium

5th Grade Ceremony @ 6:00

8th Grade Ceremony @ 7:30

June 1—Awards Programs 6th & 7th Grade @ 1:30

June 4—Awards Programs 1st & 2nd Grade @ 11:00 and Early Dismissal at 12pm

June 5—Awards Programs 3rd & 4th Grade @ 11:00 and Early Dismissal at 12pm

June 4-6— Middle School semester exams and Early Dismissal at 12pm

June 6—Last Day for Students and Early Dismissal at 12pm

June 8—Last day for teachers

June 14:  Report Card PickUp

Monday, Jan 16 there is no school in observation of Martin Luther King Day

ABC School will have full days Tuesday, Jan 17 through Friday, Jan 20, 8am – 3pm.

Midterms for Seventh and Eighth Grade will be on January 19 and 20 (Thursday and Friday). First and second hour exams will be held on Thursday and third and fourth hour exams will be on Friday.  Please make sure your child is here on time!

The nine weeks ends on January 20th.  Report cards will be sent home the following Thursday!

TUESDAY, OCT 25TH “SHADE OUT DRUGS DAY”
· Wear your Red Ribbon
· Wear sunglasses at lunch and recess to show your “shading out” drugs
· Decorate classroom doors with “Drug Free” theme

WEDNESDAY, OCT 27TH “A DRUG FREE LIFE ROCKS”
· Wear your Red Ribbon
· Dress like a ‘Rock Star’
· Write a short essay about things that are fun to do instead of drug
· Essay winners from each grade will win a prize
Create Classroom poster to be displayed at front of school.

THURSDAY, OCT 28TH SAY PEACE OUT TO DRUGS”
· Wear your Red Ribbon
· Wear your favorite retro or blast from the past clothing

FRIDAY, OCT 29th “TEAM UP AGAINST DRUGS”
· Wear your Red Ribbon
· Wear your favorite Team shirt or hat to show you have
“better things to do than drugs”
*Exceptional Eagle Pep Rally 1:00pm and Character Parade 2:00pm

Remember to wear your red ribbon everyday!

Reminders:

• Handicapped parking is reserved for those with permits.
• Do not park in areas that block drop off or pickup traffic
• Changes in transportation must be made by 1:30.
• If you need to pick your child up early, you must do so before 2:30.
• Absences are ONLY excused due to illness (3 or more days require a doctor’s excuse,) death in the family or recognized religious holidays.

Join us tonight for Open House. 5:30-6:30pm for Elementary and 6:30-7:30pm for Middle School.

September is Craniofacial Acceptance Month

Thank you for your support in a successful first week. We are looking forward to another wonderful school year working together as a team for your child’s educational success.
This year Mrs. Clark will again be sparking the creativity of our students. To help support her wonderful art program please check out her welcome back letter and wish list.
Check with your middle school student for a permission slip for our annual Middle School Wakulla Springs trip. Link here if you need an extra copy of the permission slip.
Be sure to check our website regularly has we have an exciting and busy school year ahead.