10/8/2020
No School - October 9, 2020 - Teacher Comp Day
No School - October 12 -16 - Fall Break - Have a fun fall break!
9/22/2020
Happy Fall! It is hard to believe that it is the first day of Fall and that Fall Break is right around the corner.
Thursday, September 24 - KindiePrep Dress of Choice Day
Please use the Crosswalk When Crossing from the Parking Lot
During active carpool it is essential that you use the crosswalk and wait for the traffic to come to a complete stop before safely crossing. Please be mindful of the carpool attendants’ instructions during carpool and always use the crosswalk when crossing.
October Before and After Care Calendars are Due
All October before and after care calendars are due this week. Parents must schedule their ExtraCare dates in advance by filling out a monthly care calendar by the front KindiePrep desk. Spots in each session of ExtraCare are very limited and reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.
ExtraCare Refunds
Because the ExtraCare program is funded and ran based on pre-paid and pre-scheduled participation — and other parents are turned away as a result — there are no refunds for cancellations or missed dates. Dates scheduled but not used are not transferable to other dates.
No School – Friday – September 25 – Teacher Professional Development Day
Monday, September 28th – Fitness-A-Thon
What is Fitness-A-Thon? It is American Academy’s Fall Fund raiser. The flyer was sent home this week explaining this fun fund raiser. If you missed the flyer Click Here for more information.
Starting Monday, September 28th there will be a different fitness activity you can do with your child and each day will have a different article of clothing that can be worn to school!
- Monday - Jumping jacks – wear a navy-blue dress code shirt
- Tuesday- High knee exercise – wear knee socks or crazy socks
- Wednesday – Squats and lunges – wear your favorite team/sport tee or jersey
- Thursday – Dance party – wear your Fitness-A-Thon shirt or any character shirt
- Friday – yoga/stretching – Dress of Choice
Friday, October 2 – Remote Learning Day K-8 Only – KindiePrep is in Session
Sign Up for Parent Teacher Conferences
It is parent teacher conference time. Teachers will be doing in person conferences the evenings of October 7 & 8. Please sign up for a time with your child’s teacher.
No School – October 9 – Teacher Comp Day
No School – October 12-16 - Fall Break
Friday, October 23 – Remote Learning Day K-8 Only – KindiePrep is in Session
9/16/2020
Remote Learning Days are scheduled for K-8 classrooms only. KindiePrep will be in session as usual, on these days.
Friday, September 18 is a remote learning day for the K-8 building. KindiePrep will be in session on all K-8 scheduled remote learning days. The K-8 cafeteria will not be serving lunches on the remote learning days; therefore, all children will need to bring a lunch from home.
Spirit Day – Thursday, September 17 and Friday, September 18.
Show your American Academy School Spirit by wearing a Rebels or American Academy shirt with dress code bottoms. There are spirt days approved KindiePrep shirts available for purchase by the front KindiePrep desk for $15.00 Cash or check (made out to Ambition Custom Apparel)
Dress of Choice Day – Thursday, September 24
No School – Friday, September 25 - Teacher Professional Development Day
8/27/2020
Welcome to week two of KindiePrep! Last week was such a great week. The teachers were all so happy to finally have silly, fun children back into their classrooms.
I want to thank everyone for being so understanding of our new drop off system. It really seems to be working well and is limiting the number of people in the hallways. I also want to thank you for coming in and dropping off or picking up your children so quickly.
Please read on for some upcoming KindiePrep dates and other important information.
Thursday, August 27 – Back to School Night – In Person Learners Only
Please check with you child’s teacher if you have not been invited to a Zoom Back to School Night Meeting.
Friday, August 28 – Dress of Choice Day
Friday is a dress of choice day for all of American Academy. On dress of choice days children may wear school appropriate clothing. Please no costumes, pajamas, no open toed shoes, sandals, flip flops or crocs.
Friday, September 4 – School for KindiePrep Students – There will be no DCSD lunches served. All children MUST bring a lunch from home.
Friday, September 4 &11 – Spirit Days
Children may wear any American Academy school spirit shirt with dress code bottoms.
No School September 7 - Labor Day
Friday, September 18 – Dress of Choice Day
No School September 25 – Professional Development Day
Emergency Communication System
Be sure to opt-in to receive urgent and emergency communication throughout the school year.
Communicating quickly and effectively with our families and staff during an emergency situation or when we need to send an urgent message is something we take very seriously. Please read the message below regarding our Emergency Communication System, and the steps you need to take to make sure you get our messages. Please also review our Emergency Communication web page for more information.
American Academy uses an OPT-IN, cloud-based voice and text service to contact our K-8 and KindiePrep parents during school emergencies and urgent situations. Many parents have already opted into the American Academy Emergency Communications system (different from DCSD's emergency communications), at some point over the last three years (including this past spring). If this describes you, there is no need to opt-in again -- you're all set! :)
If you have NOT yet opted into American Academy emergency communications, please take just a few moments to do so with the link below. Our emergency messaging will mainly apply to on-campus emergencies, but at this time we ask both in-person and remote families to opt-in.
In order to opt-in, you must complete the Emergency Communication Opt-In Form. Remember -- if you want to receive texts, you will need to give us a cell phone number. If your household wishes to be contacted at multiple cell phone numbers, complete the form ONCE PER PHONE NUMBER. If you have students at more than one American Academy campus (including KindiePrep), we recommend that you complete the form ONCE PER CAMPUS.
We will be officially testing the American Academy emergency communications system sometime in the next few weeks and will send those details out once finalized.
Immunizations and Physicals
The State of Colorado requires that every child have a current physical and immunization record on file in order to attend KindiePrep. If your child has recently had a physical or received any immunizations please drop off the current documentation at the front KindiePrep desk.
Reporting Absences
We have been asked by our school nurse that all absences due to sickness be reported to KindiePrep or our school nurse Brenda Steers. Please call the front desk at 720-292-5400 or email Nancy Emerson or Gretchen Brogan if your child is going to be out sick.
Prospective Parent Meetings
Do you know a family that is interested in having their children attend American Academy next school year? American Academy is holding Zoom Prospective Parent meetings for grades KP -8 starting on September 10. Please Click Here for more information and how to RSVP.
8/20/2020
American Academy all school Spirit Wear Day!
Wear your American Academy/Rebel attire with uniform bottoms on Friday, August 21, 2020
8/16/2020
It was wonderful to meet you and your children at Friday’s Open House. It is so exciting to see children back inside KindiePrep and we can’t wait to see everyone starting tomorrow.
I wanted to share some KindiePrep reminders as we start the school year.
Please enter and exit though the doors marked enter and exit only. We are required, by the Health Department, to have one door for entering and one door for exiting KindiePrep. We are also asking that you enter and exit the building as quickly as possible. Due to social distancing we cannot have parents gathering in the hallways to talk to other parents, or to watch their children once they have entered the classrooms.
Signed up for before care? If so, you may drop your children off anytime starting at 7 am. If you arrive for drop off and the K-8 building is in active carpool you must go through carpool, find a parking spot in the parking lot and walk your child into KindiePrep by safely using the crosswalk. Please do not cross through the rocks. The cars dropping off the children through carpool are told to keep moving and will not be paying attention to you or your child in the rock area.
Morning drop off for KindiePrep students that have siblings, in the K-8 building, may begin dropping off at 8:10. This time is for sibling drop off only. This is different from in the past to help with social distancing in the KindiePrep hallways, and hopefully also help with parking.
If you do not have older children in the K-8 building plan on arriving closer to the 8:15 drop off time. This will give time for the parents of siblings to drop off, leave the building, open up more places to park and have less parents and children in the hallways.
Please limit the number of adults coming in to drop off children. We want everyone to be safe and allow for as much social distancing as possible. All children must be signed in daily. Sign in sheets will be located outside the classrooms on top of the cubbies. It is important to indicate, on the sign in sheets, if your child will need a DCSD (Douglas County School District) lunch. Lunch includes milk or bottled water. (if you would like your child to receive water, with their lunch, write water by the word lunch) If you would like to purchase milk only please circle milk on the sign in sheet.
Due to Health Department regulations parents cannot enter the classrooms. Teachers will be greeting the children at the classroom doors to take daily temperatures and welcome them into the room. Have your child bring their water bottle and snack into the classroom to put in their chair back holders. (lunches will remain in their cubbies) Please remind your child to wash their hands upon entering the classroom. (teachers will remind them also!)
Pick up for KindiePrep children that have siblings in the K-8 building is at 2:55. Please pick up your child as quickly as possible to assure that you are back at your car in time for the K-8 carpool attendants to prepare the lines for the K-8 student pick up.
If you do not have a child in the K-8 school your pick up will start at 3 pm. You may park in front of the building, around the curve or in the parking lot. If you are parked in front of the building or in the VIP parking spaces you must be back to your car by 3:15. Please be on time to pick up your child. If you are late and arrive when cars are being released for carpool you will need to go through carpool. All children that are not signed up for after care, but have not been picked up when after care begins will be taken to aftercare. You will then be charged the aftercare fee and a late pick up fee.
After care children must be picked up by 5:30. After 5:30 late fees will occur.
Picture Day
Three and Five Day Classrooms
All children in the three and five day classrooms will have pictures taken on Wednesday, August 19. Pictures will be taken during their normal classroom time and will be done by classroom cohorts. KindiePrep dress code attire is required.
Two Day Classrooms
All children in two day classrooms will have their pictures taken on Thursday, August 20th Pictures will be taken during their normal classroom time and will be done by classroom cohorts. KindiePrep dress code attire is required.
7/17/2020
I hope you are all having a wonderful summer. It is hard to believe that it is July and the start of school is right around the corner.
An email went out to all American Academy parents about completing the DCSD online registration. KindiePrep parents do not need to register online through DCSD. This is for the K-8 students only.
KindiePrep Tuition Payments
The first tuition payment for the school year is due on August 3, 2020. If you did not receive an email with directions and links on how to pay and set up your automatic payments email Nancy at
nemerson@aak8.org
School Supplies
KindiePrep Registration
All KindiePrep parents must attend the all school registration on August 5 (10:00 am - 6 pm) or August 6 (8:am - 3:00 pm) Watch for an email coming soon with more information about registration.
KindiePrep Dress Code
Many have been asking about what their child can wear in KindiePrep. KindiePrep children may wear any American Academy uniform item from Dennis Uniform, but they are not required to wear the American Academy uniform. KindiePrep students not wearing the American Academy uniform must follow the KindiePrep dress code.
Bottoms
Color: Navy only. No jeans or sweatpants
Items: Shorts, pants, jumpers, or skorts (must be solid navy) from any source or retailer
Tops
Colors: Red, white or blue
Items: Solid red, white, or navy shirts, or sweatshirts from any source or retailer. (must be solid with no writing, no pictures, no designs)
Shoes, Socks, Tights
Shoes - Any color closed-toe, closed-back shoe (no glitter/sparkles, no lights, no characters)
Socks - Solid red, white, black or blue socks (no characters)
Tights/leggings - Solid red, white, black or blue (no designs)
NOTE - Athletic shoes are preferred so that children can be active and comfortable (no flip flops, no open toes, no crocs, no boots). In the winter it is acceptable to wear snow boots to school, but children must bring a pair of school acceptable shoes to change into to.
April 7, 2020
Extra Care Passes
Nancy will start refunding unused extra-care passes, so please be on the lookout in statements or bank account for those refund deposits. (It will be refunded to the card we have on file.) If you have any questions about passes please email Nancy.
KindiePrep Donations
We are so lucky to have such amazing KindiePrep families! I say this because we have had families reach out to us about possible donations to help pay the KindiePrep teachers. We are continuing to pay the teachers, because they are amazing. However, it is a huge financial burden, since we are not collecting tuition, that we will have to recover from over the next few years. If you have the ability to donate and help KindiePrep shoulder the financial hardship we would greatly appreciate it. Please fill out this short jotform to make your donation. ( https://form.jotform.com/aak8/kindieprep-donation-request ) These donations are Tax Deductible, and you will receive a tax receipt for your donation. Again, thank you all for caring so much!
April 6, 2020
As of Friday, April 3, American Academy, including KindiePrep, made the decision to close all schools and in person learning through the end of the school year. This announcement has made all the KindiePrep staff heartbroken that we are not able to finish seeing all your children for the rest of the school year.
The teachers want to give your children the opportunity of continuing their learning by posting daily lessons on their webpages until May 21. On the original school calendar Friday, April 10 is a scheduled comp day for all American Academy teachers, we are still going to honor that day off with no new lessons being posted. Remember all KindiePrep lessons are optional, as we know that many of you are still working. The lessons are being provided to hopefully make your day with your stay at home preschoolers a little easier. I know many of you are concerned if your child is going to be ready for Kindergarten. The answer to that is yes. In the 8 months that your child attended KindiePrep they have learned many, if not all, of the prekindergarten skills. This is also the reason the KindiePrep teachers are providing lessons for you. By doing some of these lessons, your child will not forget, over the next few months the concepts that were taught.
One of the most asked questions that teachers are receiving is when can I pick up the things that my child has at school? Due to the closure of schools and the stay at home orders issued by the Governor of Colorado, we cannot open KindiePrep to retrieve your child’s belongings. Your child’s belongings are safe at school and we will keep you posted as to when pick up will be available.
Nancy is working on the amount of tuition refunds owed to the parents that paid by check at the beginning of the year. Please be patient with us in receiving your refund. Once Nancy has the refund amount she will submit that to our business office and they will generate a refund to you. Currently I’m not sure how long this process will be, as our business office personal are being safe by working from home.
Please give your children an extra hug from all the KindiePrep staff and reach out to me or your child’s teacher with any questions.
Hello everyone! I want to tell you how much we miss all of you! i never realized how much hearing your children's voices and seeing their smiles made my day brighter.
I hope that your family is staying healthy and that everyone is washing their hands many times throughout the day.
Extended Cancellation of KindiePrep
As of right now the school cancellation policy has been extended till April 17th. We will not be charging April
tuition until the 15th. This will allow time for any other changes that may occur. We will inform you if any changes to this date occurs.
Web Based Learning
I hope the first week of web-based learning went well. The teachers are working from home looking for ways to have your child extend their learning while at home. Teachers are posting new lessons daily. Your child's teacher is still reachable through email, so if you have any questions or concerns please reach out.
Emergency Care Collaborative
We also want to share some information that maybe useful to our emergency worker families. The Governor is trying to help with child care for those families since they are so desperately needed at their job. There is a number to call and more information on their website - https://covidchildcarecolorado.com/
February 26, 2020
Dress of Choice Day - Friday, February 28
Lock Down Drill - Thursday, March 5
Once again we are fortunate to be working with Douglas County School District (DCSD) security to run a lock down drill at LM. Our experience doing these drills with DCSD security has been very positive for the children and staff. They always take the time to have an appropriate conversation with the children and answer any questions that they have. Please talk to your children about the drill reassuring them that this is oly a drill and that we will always keep them safe.
Saturday, March 7 - PTO Spring Mixer at the Colorado Golf Club
Two Hour Late Start - Tuesday, March 10 - KindiePrep Doors Open at 10:15
Last year American Academy held student and parent assemblies with renowned speaker, Brooks Gibbs, whose expertise is resiliency. Our administration felt that these assemblies were so impactful and the information presented was so important, that we have invited Mr. Gibbs back to train our entire American Academy staff on supporting students to become more resilient, along with other classroom techniques.
Two Hour Late Start KIndiePrep Schedule
- Morning KindiePrep Extra Care (before care) will be cancelled
- KindiePrep doors open at 10:15 am
- KindiePrep classes begin at 10:30 am
Lincoln Meadows Brooks Gibbs Parent Assembly - Tuesday, March 10 --- 5-7 pm
No School - March 16 -20 - Spring Break
Spirit Wear Days - March 6 and 13
Dress of Choice Day - March 27
January 13 2020
Happy New Year! Everyone in KindiePrep was so excited to return to school and start the second half of the year.
A big thank you to all the families that donated to the Fallen Officers Fund. American Academy presented a check to the Douglas County Fallen Officers Fund for $8300. We could not have accomplished this without the support of our amazing American Academy families.
No school - January 20 - Martin Luther King Jr. day
January 17 & 24 - Spirit Wear Days
January 31 - Dress of Choice Day
Second Parent Teacher Conference
Parent teacher conferences are scheduled for the evenings of January 22 & 23. Please sign up for a conference with your child's teacher.
Extra Dress of Choice Day - Toy Donation Thank you
All the wonderful toy donations to College View Elementary School has earned KindiePrep an extra Dress of Choice Day! Three day classrooms will have an extra Dress of Choice Day on Wednesday, January 29. All other classrooms (two and five day) Extra Dress of Choice Day will be on Thursday, January 30.
December 12, 2019
Fun Week in KindiePrep
The week before winter break is going to packed with fun in KindiePrep. The teachers have planned a different theme for each day.
Monday, December 16- Wear your favorite pajamas to school.
Tuesday, December 17-Wear your holiday sweater/shirt with uniform bottoms
Wednesday, December 18-Dress of Choice and crazy sock day
Thursday, December 19-Dress of Choice Day and Winter Parties
Please check with your child's teacher with any questions.
No School - December 19-January 6----Winter Break and Teacher Professional Development Day.
School resumes Tuesday, January 7
Law Enforcement Appreciation Day-Thursday, January 9
Staff and children are encouraged to wear their "back to the Blue" shirts on January 9. If you would like to order a shirt go to
https://aalea2020.itemorder.com/sale T-shirts will be delivered to the LM front office on Thursday, January 7.
December 4, 2019
Giving Tree ans Teacher Holiday Fund
The annual Giving Tree and Staff Holiday Fund is in full swing! This program is put on by the LM PTO and is just one way to recognize American Academy staff and also give back to the community. If you need further information please stop at the front KindiePrep desk. Donations may be dropped off at the front desk.
American Academy Scholastic Book Fair - December 4th - 11th - 7:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday Event Hours (December 7th) : 9:30am - 1:30pm
On Saturday come get a professional (Rhino Photo) holiday picture with Santa. Photos are $10..00 each.
Warm up with hot chocolate and donuts!
Come meet children's author, Kimberlee Gard, Winner of Colorado's 2019 Children Literature Award!
College View Elementary Toy Drive
Starting December 9 through the 13 There will be a toy collection house in the KindiePrep hallway to fill with new and unwrapped toys for the boys and girls who attend College View Elementary, in Denver. Please help us fill up KindiePrep's toy workshop with new toys!
KindiePrep Prospective Parent Meeting
The next prospective parent meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 12 from 5:30-6:30 pm.
Winter Classroom Parties
Teachers and room parents are busy planning the classroom winter parties.
Three day classroom parties will be on December 18
Two Day classroom parties will be on December 19
Five Day classrooms parties will be on December 19
If you would like to help please contact your child's teacher or room parent.
November 18, 2019
Progress Reports
November 15th i the end of the first trimester for all American Academy students. All KindiePrep teachers will be sending home student progress reports in their Thursday and/or Friday folders starting on November 21. If you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher.
November 22 - Dress of Choice Day
November 25 - 29 -No School - Thanksgiving Break
Toy Drive
KindiePrep and all of American Academy will be collecting toys for the annual PTO sponsored toy drive. All new donated toys will be delivered to College View Elementary School before the holidays. Watch for the toy collection house in the KindiePrep hallway starting on December 9 through the 13th. We are hoping to fill the house to the brim!
November 14, 2019
I am always amazed at all the fun activities that parents find for children to do during KindiePrep Festivals. This year was challenging with the snow day and some of the classroom festivals having the later, but the smiling faces on the children and adults was precious. Thank you for everything!
First Trimester Progress Reports
The first trimester ends November 15. KindiePrep progress reports will be sent home at the end of next week. If you have any questions please contact your child's teacher.
November 22 - Dress of Choice Day
No School - November 25 -29 - Thanksgiving Break
October 24, 2019
Fall Festivals
Monday, Wednesday, Friday classrooms Fall Festivals will be on Wednesday, October 30. Parents are welcome to join us for a children's parade at 2 pm.
Five day and Tuesday, Thursday classrooms Fall Festivals will be on Thursday, October 31. Parents are welcome to join us for a children's parade at 2 pm.
October 25 - Dress of Choice Day
Original Works due October 31
No School - November 1- Teacher Professional Development Day
October 2, 2019
Thank You
A big thank you to all the parents who helped make this year's Fun Run so much fun for everyone. The posters and super hero attire were wonderful and helping us keep track of all our "little" Super Heroes was greatly appreciated! All donations and pledges are due by noon on Thursday, October 3.
Parent Teacher Conferences- October 9 & 10
Please sign up for a conference time with your child's teacher.
KindiePrep Late Start - Wednesday, October 9
There is an all school safety training scheduled for the morning of October 9th. In order to have all KindiePrep staff attend the before school training we will have a two hour late start on October 9.
Morning KindiePtep before care will be cancelled
- KindiePrep doors will open at 10;15 am
- KindiePrep classes begin at 10:30 am
No School - October 11 - Teacher Comp Day
No School - October 14-18 Fall Break
Monday/Wednesday/Friday and 5 Day Classrooms Group Picture Day -Wednesday, October 23
Tuesday/Thursday Classrooms Group Picture Day-Thursday, October 24
September 20, 2019
Fun Run - Friday, September 27 11:00-11:30 am
September 10, 2019
Crossing at the Crosswalk
For your safety and your child's please cross at the designated crosswalks.when picking up and dropping off for KindiePrep.
No School-September 20-Teacher Professional Development Day
Constitution Day Celebration-September 17
Children are encouraged (but not required) to wear a shirt and fun socks in honor of Constitution Day. Shirts, and/or socks can have the American Flag, stars, stripes, or red /white/blue in any combo. Children must wear KindiePrep dress code shorts, pants, skits or skorts with their patriotic top. and /or socks.
Dress of Choice - Friday, September 27th.
Fun Run - Friday, September 27th
Mark your calendars for the third annual LM PTO Fun Run on September 27th. This year's Fun Run theme is Superheros! Watch for more information in your child's Thursday/Friday folder. Due to state regulations, Tuesday/Thursday children are welcome to attend the Fun Run but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
To kick off the Fun Run all KindiePrep children may wear a Superhero shirt ( shirt only, no costumes) with their KindiePrep dress code bottoms on Friday, September 13.
Late Start Wednesday, October 9th
There is an all school safety training scheduled for the morning of October 9th. In order to have all KindiePrep staff attend the before school training we will have a two hour late start on October 9.
Morning KindiePtep before care will be cancelled
- KindiePrep doors will open at 10;15 am
- KindiePrep classes begin at 10:30 am
August 27, 2019
Open House - August 27, 6:00-7:00pm
Teachers will be available to tell you all about the curriculum being taught to your children and how a typical day in KindiePrep is. This is also the perfect time to sign up to be a room parent.
No School Monday, September 2.- Labor Day
KindiePrep Hours
KindiePrep doors open at 8:15 with classes starting at 8:30. Before care is available starting at 7:00 for those who need it. Remember before care is on a first come first serve basis and you must sign up ahead of time to drop your child off. If your monthly tuition includes before and after care you will be guaranteed a spot and you do not need to let us know ahead of time if they will be attending.
Classes end at 3:00 with the KindiePrep doors opening at 3:00. After care is available on a first come first serve basis. You must sign up for after care ahead of time by filling out a calendar and handing it in at the front KindiePrep desk.
There are no refunds for missed or unattended before or after care dates. Dates cannot be transferred and all dates must be scheduled in advance.
Car Pool
Thank you for being so patient with car pool this week. It will get better! Please do not arrive before 8:10 if you only have a KindiePrep student. If you arrive earlier and car pool is active you must go through car pool. Please be kind to the staff and volunteers running car pool. They are there to help everyone be safe and to make sure that traffic is moving smoothly.
Dress of Choice Day- Friday, August 30
Children may wear school appropriate attire on dress of choice days. Please no sandals or open toed shoes! The KindiePrep playground is covered in wood chips and they hurt when they get inside of snadals and open toed shoes.
August 14, 2019
Everyone in KindiePrep is getting ready to welcome you and your children.to KindiePrep. The classrooms look amazing.
EXTRA-CARE
Extra care spots are filling up fast. If you need before or after care please email your calendars to Nancy Emerson at
nemerson@aak8.org as soon as possible.
OPEN HOUSE
Come meet your child's teacher and drop off their school supplies on Friday, August 14 from 5-7pm. Don't forget to drop by the PTO table to enjoy a Popsicle!
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
August 19
KindiePrep doors open at 8:15am. Teacher and teacher assistants will be available to help your child transition into the classroom.
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
August 27 - 6:00-7:00PM
Come find out what fun experiences your child will have in their classrooms this year! Teachers will be telling you about the KindiePrep curriculum, how the classroom is managed and everything else that you need to know. Teachers will also be available to answer all your questions. .
July 11, 2019
I hope that everyone is having a great summer! We are busy getting ready for the school year to start and are looking forward to meeting you and your children soon.
KindiePrep School Supplies
KindiePrep Registration
August 7- 10am-6pm
August 8- 8am-3pm
KindiePrep parents are required to attend the American Academy all school registration at the Lincoln Meadows campus on either August 7 or August 8. KindiePrep staff will be available to help you during the times above to go over all required paperwork and to assure that allthe required paperwork and physicals are up to date. Please bring any updated physicals and immunization documentation to registration. There must be a current physical (physical must be dated within the year of your child's start date) and immunization record in your child's file in order to attend KindiePrep
You will be receiving an email from Nancy Emerson within the month of July on how to set up and makes your first KindiePrep tuition payment. The first tuition payment is due before or at registration; the next payment will be charged to your account on the first business day of September.
At registration staff will help you set up a lunch account and ExtraCare account. August and September ExtraCare calendars will be available at registration to sign up for any before or aftercare that is needed.
At registration you will be given the name of your child's teacher. You will be able to meet the teacher at the all school Open House on August 16.
Before Care and AfterCare
Everyone will be required to purchase 1 ExtraCare pass at registration. Staff will be available to help you set up this account and to purchase up to 30 passes. In order to use the purchased passes, you must schedule your dates in advance by filling out the available ExtraCare calendar. All Before and AfterCare spots will be filled on a first come first serve basis. There are no refunds for missed or unattended dates and no transfers of payment to alternate dates.
Open House: Save The Date - August 16- 5pm-7pm
Parent and students are invited to come visit the school, meet teachers and bring in school supplies.
.May 7, 2019
Field Day is Right Around The Corner!
Field Day is Tuesday, May 21 from 9:30-11:00 on the outdoor soccer field.
All children that are normally scheduled to attend school on Tuesday should be dropped off at their normal school start time. Monday, Wednesday, Friday children are welcome to attend but must have a parent with them at all times and arrive for Field Day by 9:30. Volunteers are needed to run the planned fun activities. If you would like to help, please stop at the front KindiePrep desk to sign up for a time and activity.
KindiePrep Spirit Week
The last week of school has been declared KindiePrep School Spirit Week!
Monday, May 20-Wear your favorite hat to school
Tuesday-May 21-Field Day-Wear your Field Day Shirt and crazy socks
Wednesday, May 22-Wear your pajamas to school
Thursday,, May 23-Dress of Choice Day
No DCSD School Lunches on Thursday, May 23
All children must bring a lunch from home on the last day of school.
May 22-Last Day of Aftercare
May 23-Last Day of School
May 2, 2019
It is hard to believe that the end of the school year is right around the corner.. May 23 is the last day of KindiePrep. There will be before care on May 23. There is no aftercare on May 23.
CPAA Assesments
CPAA assessments for children enrolled in the four-year old classrooms will take place the week of May 6. Teachers will send out the results as soon as they become available.
New Family Parent Meeting
Come meet the teachers and other parents at our New Family Meeting on Tuesday, May 7 from 6-7pm in the K-7 cafeteria. There will be a tour of KindiePrep after the meeting..
Parent Teacher Conferences
The last Parent, Teacher conferences of the year are scheduled for May 15 & 16. Please talk to your child's teacher on how to sign up.
Field Day
Save the date for 2nd annual KindiePrep Field Day on May 21. Come join the fun watching your child enjoy the many planned fun outdoor activities. Volunteers will be needed to help set up, clean up and run the activities. Watch for more information on how to sign up.
May 3 - Spirit Wear Day
May 10 - Spirit Wear Day
April 24, 2019
Thank you to all the parents that attended the KindiePrep to Kindergarten transition meeting. If you could not attend but would like a copy of the PowerPoint presentation they are available at the front desk area.
No School - Friday April 26 - Professional Development Day
The teachers are so excited to attend the professional development day on Friday! Everyone at American Academy is going to be learning all about the new Go Math curriculum.
May Before and After Care Calendars Due
May before and after care calendars are due. Spots for May are filling up fast! . There is no after care on Thursday, May 23.
April 5, 2019
Thank you to everyone for donating to the Make a Wish campaign! It was so heartwarming to see the children drop money in the Make a Wish container.
Extra Clothes
As the seasons are changing it is time to check the extra clothes that are in your child's cubby. We are finding that many of the outfits in the cubbies have been there since the beginning of the year and no longer fit!
Parent KindiePrep to Kindergarten Meeting
Please join us for the parent KindiePrep to Kindergarten meeting on April 18th from 6:00-7:30pm in the LM cafeteria. Ginger Norton, the K-5 principal, will be there to talk about how to make the transition to Kindergarten a smooth one for you and your child. Ms. Norton will be available to answer any questions that you may have about your child attending Kindergarten next school year. we are encouraging parents to leave children home for this meeting.
April 12-Spirit Wear Day
April 19-Dress of Choice Day
April 26- No School Teacher Professional Development Day
Save the Date
Save the date and come have fun with us on May 21 from 9:30-11:00am for KindiePrep's second annual Field Day. We are plannning soem fun and exciting outdoor activities. The 21st is a Tuesday all Monday/Wednesday/Friday children are welcome to come and join in on the fun.
Last Day of After Care
The last day for after care will be May 22. There is no after care on the May 23 (last day of school). There will be before care on May 23.
March 11, 2019
Thank You
A big thank you to all the children and parents for donating to the Kid's Campaign. The PTO would like to thank all the children for donating their change by having an extra dress of choice day! Tuesday/Thursday classes will have a dress of choice day on Thursday, March 14. All other classes will have a dress of choice day on Friday, March 15th.Thank you for filling up our donation jar!
Spring Break - March 18-22
Classes Resume - Monday, March 25
March 29 - Dress of Choice Day
February 22, 2019
Tooth Fairy Visit
To celebrate Dental Month the dental office of Dr. Marc Thomas is sending the tooth fairy to visit all classrooms on Thursday, February 28. We are all very excited to have the tooth fairy visit!
Second Progress Reports
Second progress reports will be sent home with your child on Thursday, February 28th. Monday, Wednesday, Friday children will have their reports sent home on Friday, March 1.
Teacher Assistants Needed
KindiePrep is a great place to work and interact with children. We are currently in the process of gathering resumes and hiring KindiePrep Teacher Assistants for the 2019-2020 school year. If you would like to work with the "little ones" and have Early Childhood classes or credentials, please visit American Academy's website and submit a resume.
Spirit Wear Day - Friday, March 1
February 11, 2019
Author Visit
All the KindiePrep classrooms really enjoyed the visit from Colorado author, Kimberlee Gard. The children were so excited to have her read her book, The Little i Who Lost His Dot!
Valentine Classroom Parties
The teachers are busy preparing for Valentine Parties. Monday/Wednesday/Friday class parties are scheduled for Wednesday, February 13th. Tuesday/Thursday class parties and Five Day parties are scheduled for Thursday, February 14. Please check with your teacher on what activities are being planned and party times.
No School Friday, February 15th and Monday, February, February 18th
Dress of Choice Day - Friday, February 22th
Progress Reports Sent Home - Friday, February 22nd.
January 10, 2019
Welcome back! We hope that you had a wonderful winter break! It was great to see all the happy children on our first day back at school.
Delay Start-Tuesday, January 15
No Before Care on January 15
The DCSD Security Team visits schools in Douglas County to do important Standard Response Protocol Lock Down training and drills once a year. Due to this mandatory training school will be delayed one hour on January 15. There will be no before care on the 15th. KindiePrep doors will open at 9:10 and classes will begin at 9:30. Please have all children in school by 9:25 on Tuesday as we will be having a practice lock down drill starting at 9:30. If you arrive after 9:30 yu will not be able to enter the building or drop off your child until the drill is over.
January 11 - Spirit Wear Day
January 18 - Spirit Wear Day
No School Monday - January 21 - Martin Luther King Day
CPAA Assessment
Starting January 14 the children in the four year old classrooms will be taking the second CPAA computer assessment. Teachers will send home the results as soon as they become available. If you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher directly.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent teacher conferences are scheduled for January 23 and 24. Sign up for conferences with your child's teacher,
January 25 - Dress of Choice Day
December 10, 2018
Toy Drive
Help fill up the KindiePrep toy workshop with toys for the children at College View Elementary School! Please drop off all new, unwrapped toys from December 10th -14th.
Before and After Care January Calendars
January before and after care calendars are now available. Stop by the front office and pick your calendar up today. January calendars are due before Winter Break.
Extra Dress of Choice Day-Tuesday/Thursday Classes only-December 13
Extra Dress of Choice Day- Monday/Wednesday/Friday and Five Day Classes-December 14
No School-December 21-January 7-Winter Break
School Resumes-Tuesday, January 8
November 29, 2018
Welcome back from Thanksgiving break. It is hard to believe that it is almost December and 2019 is right around the corner.
School Wide Scholastic Book Fair
Come support American Academy at the school wide Scholastic Book Fair. The book fair will be open, in the K-7 library from Wednesday, November 28th-Wednesday, December 5th.
The book fair will be open on November 28,29,30 and December 3 and 4 from 7:30am-4:30pm Hours for December 5 are from 7:30-2:30pm.
The library will be open on Saturday, December 1 from 10:30am-2:30pm. Come and have your picture taken with Santa and Clifford The Big Red Dog at the book fair on Saturday. Saturday will also have a special guest, author Kimberlee Gard, who wrote the wonderful children's book The Little i Who Lost His Dot. She will be signing and selling her book as well as answering questions.
Progress Reports
First trimester progress reports will be sent home in your child's folder this week. If you are a returning family you will notice some changes to the format. We are hoping that the new format will make them easier to read and understand. Please contact your child's teacher with any questions.
Giving Tree and Annual Teacher Holiday Fund
Flyers for the 2018 annual Giving Tree and Staff Holiday Fund were distributed by the PTO this week. This PTO sponsored program is one way to recognize American Academy Staff and also to give back to the a American Academy family in need this holiday season. This program is strictly voluntary. If you have any questions about either one of these funds please contact Erica Ones at
ptomvpoutreach@aak8.org
Apple Teacher Nominations
Is there a teacher or staff member at American Academy that goes above and beyond what you expect daily? Let them know that your family appreciates their efforts by nominating them for an Apple Award. Go to DCSD Apple Awards Page at
https://www.foundationdcs.org/nominate before January 11, 2019 to make your nomination.
Second Annual Toy Drive
KindiePrep and all of American Academy will be collecting toys for the 2nd annual Toy Drive. All new donated toys will be delivered to College View Elementary School before the holiday. Starting December 10-14, watch for the toy collection house in KindiePrep. We are hoping to fill the house to the brim with new toys for the children at College View Elementary.
Extra Dress of Choice Day
The children have earned a extra dress of choice day for exceeding the amount raised at this year's Fun Run.
December 13th-Dress of Choice Day for all Tuesday/Thursday classes
December 14th-Dress of Choice Day for all 5 day and Monday/ Wednesday/Friday classes.
Holiday Parties
Mark your calendars for the fun classroom Holiday parties. Monday/Wednesday/Friday class parties are scheduled for Wednesday, December 19th. Five day and Tuesday/Thursday class parties are scheduled for Thursday, December 20th Please see your teacher for more information.
November 30 - Dress of Choice Day
December 7- Spirit Wear Day
No School December 21-7 Winter Break
January 8-School Resumes
November 5, 2018
The Fall Festivals were so much fun! Thank you parents for all the fun treats and activities that you planned to make the day special.
KindiePrep to Kindergarten Lottery
Today the registrar department conducted the lottery for the KindiePrep families moving on to Kindergarten. Please be on the lookout for an email from the American Academy Registrar, JWherry, or TByler offering you a spot in Kindergarten. Don't forget to check your SPAM folders. If you do not receive any communication from them by Friday please reach out to Joanie Wherry at
jwherry@aak8.org or Terilynn Byler at
tbyler@aak8.org.
Sock Drive
The school wide sock drive was a great success! KindiePrep collected over 190 pairs of socks. Way to Go KindiePrep!!
Red Our Day
KindiePrep students are invited to wear red to show our support to all Veterans on November 9th. Children can wear ANY red top (uniform or otherwise) along with KindiePrep dress code bottoms.
November 9 - Spirit Day/Red Shirt Day
November 16 - Spirit Day
November 19-23 - No School- Thanksgiving Break
November 30 - Dress of Choice Day
October 19, 2018
Sock Drive
LM-PTO has set up a sock drive fro October 22-26. Please bring in all NEW and UNUSED socks. After your child donates socks to the drive they may wear crazy socks to school . All donated children's socks will be donated to the children at Collegeview Elementary School in Denver. Adult socks will be donated to the homeless via Sock It To Em
campaign.
KindiePrep Visitors
The week of October 22 is going to be a busy week in KindiePrep. All classrooms are talking about community helpers and are expecting a visit from fire fighters, police officers and even the National Guard Helicopter! Please check with classroom teacher's for dates and times.
Fall Festivals
All Monday/ Wednesday/ Friday and Five Day classrooms will be having their Fall Festivals on Wednesday, October 31. Tuesday/Thursday Fall Festivals will be on Tuesday, October 30. Please join all the children and staff for a costume parade at 1:45, on both days. Classroom Festivals will take place after the parade. If you would like to volunteer to help please see your child's teacher.
Class Pictures
Class pictures are scheduled for October 24th and 25th. Monday/Wednesday/Friday and Five Day classrooms will have their class picture taken on Wednesday, October 24th. Tuesday/Thursday classroom pictures will be on October 25th. Watch for information on how to purchase pictures in your child's weekly folder. All class pictures must be paid for at the time that the picture is taken.
Dress of Choice Day-October 26
Original Works Due- October 29
No School- November 2-Teacher Professional Development Day
September 26, 2018
Fun Run Thank You
Thank you to everyone that helped make the Fun Run a fun time for KindiePrep! The children looked so wonderful in their bubble themed attire. Parents and teachers you are all amazing!
All pledges and donations are due by Thursday, September 27th at noon.
Dress of Choice Day - Friday, September 28
Scholastic Book Orders Due - Friday, September 28
Kindness Week - October 1-4
KindiePrep is celebrating Kindness Week by having a different Spirit Day every day.
Monday - Hats off to Kindness-Wear your favorite hat to school
Tuesday- Root for Kindness-Wear a sports themed top with your KindiePrep dress code bottoms
Wednesday- Step into Kindness-Wear your craziest socks to school with your dress code attire
Thursday- Brighten Someone's Day with Kindness- Wear Bright Rainbow Colored Shirts and Pants
First Family Conferences - October 3 & 4
Parent Teacher Conferences are next week! Makes sure that you sign up with your child's teacher for an after school conference. Sign up sheets are available in each classroom.
No School Friday, October 5 - Teacher Comp Day
No School Monday, October 8 - Friday, October 12 - Fall Break
September 13, 2018
No School Friday, September 14 - Teacher Professional Development Day
Constitution Day - A Celebration of Spirit
On Monday, September 17, KindiePrep students are encouraged (but not required) to wear a top/shirt and fun socks in honor of Constitution Day! Think American flag, stars, stripes, red/white/blue in any combo. Students choosing to celebrate the day with a Constitution Day top must also wear uniform bottoms. Students not wishing to participate in this spirit day must wear KindiePrep Dress Code attire.
September 10, 2018
Fun Run- Friday, September 21- KindiePrep is Scheduled to Run at 10:45
Come join your child and their classroom at the second annual Lincoln Meadows Fun Run! The theme this year is Bubble Run and it sounds like so much fun! All Tuesday/Thursday children are invited to come and participate in the Fun Run at 10:45. All Tuesday/Thursday parents must stay with their children during the run. On Fun Run Day the children may dress in comfortable running clothes with appropriate running shoes.
September 6, 2018
Crossing at the Crosswalk
It is important for everyone's safety that you take the few extra seconds to walk to the crosswalk when crossing over to KindiePrep. Cars coming into school cannot see you when you are crossing in between cars. Crossing in the rocks could possibly cause a fall and put you or your child in the path of an oncoming car!
School Spirit Wear Day - Friday, September 7
No School Friday, September 14 - Teacher Professional Development Day
Signing Your Child In and Out In and Out of KindiePrep
Licensing regulations require that every child be signed in and out of KindiePrep. Please make sure that you are signing your full name and marking the time that you drop off and pick up. The daily sign in sheets are used by staff to check who is at school and are used to check attendance in case of an emergency.
August 30, 2018
NO SCHOOL MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 - LABOR DAY
Four-Year-Old Classrooms CPAA Assessments
Starting the week of September 10 all children in the four-year-old classrooms will be taking CPAA assessments. The children take the assessment on classroom laptops in the KindiePrep flex space area. Results will be emailed by the classroom teacher as soon as they become available.
August 27, 2018
KindiePrep Back to School Night - August 28 6-7PM
KindiePrep Hours
KindiePrep hours are from 8:30-3:00. Doors open at 8:15AM and 3:00PM. Before and After Care is available on a first come first serve basis. If you are not paying monthly tuition with extra care included, you must fill out a calendar and submit it to the front KindiePrep desk. Calendars can be found by the front KindiePrep desk. Before care is from 7:00AM to 8:10 AM, after care is from 3:15PM to 5:30PM. There are no refunds for missed or unattended before or after care dates and no transfers of payments to alternate dates.
Rest Time
The State of Colorado requires that we offer a rest time to every child that attends KindiePrep. We provide the rest mats, you supply the crib sheet, small blanket and small pillow. .
August 10, 2018
KindiePrep Open House
Come visit your child's classroom, drop off school supplies and meet your child's teacher on Friday, August 17th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.
KindiePrep Picture Day
All Monday, Wednesday, Friday and five day children will have their pictures taken on Wednesday, August 22.
Tuesday, Thursday children will have their pictures taken on Thursday, August 23.
Pictures will be taken during class time. KindiePrep dress code attire only please.
August 20th - KindiePrep first day of school.
July 31, 2018
KindiePrep Registration
KindiePrep parents are required to attend the American Academy all school registration at the Lincoln Meadows Campus. Just pick the time that is convenient for you. The KindiePrep table will be located in the K-7 cafeteria. During registration, all current KindiePrep paperwork will be reviewed and at this time, we will let you know what paperwork is still needed. If your child had a physical or any immunizations please bring the current form with you to registration.(physicals must be dated within the year of child’s start date) Your child cannot start the year in the KindiePrep program until the most recent physical and immunization record is turned in to us.
REGISTRATION TIMES
August 8th- 10:00 am-6 pm
August 9th- 8-3
Staff will be available both days to help you set up your payment information. The first payment is due at registration; the next payment will be charged to you on September 1st. We will also help you set up a lunch account and ExtraCare account, if needed. ExtraCare calendars will be available at this time to fill out. At registration, you will also be given the name of your child’s teacher and carpool number!
Before and After Care
We will help you set up an ExtraCare account at registration. Once your account is set up, you will purchase attendance passes (up to 30 days at a time for both AM and/or PM) on the School Store. In order to use those purchased passes, you must then schedule your dates IN ADVANCE with the front KindiePrep office on the ExtraCare calendar. Please make sure that you are doing this monthly -- space for each of the AM and PM extracare sessions is very limited! Spots will be filled on a first come, first served basis. There are no refunds for missed or unattended dates and no transfers of payments to alternate dates. NOTE: Purchase of ExtraCare attendance passes does not guarantee a spot in ExtraCare on any given date – all dates must be scheduled one month in advance.
School Pictures
KindiePrep student pictures will not be taken at registration. Pictures will be taken at a later date. Watch for information coming soon.
KindiePrep Dress Code
KindiePrep students may wear any American Academy uniform item from Dennis Uniform, but they are not required to wear the American Academy uniform. KindiePrep students not wearing the American Academy uniform must follow the KindiePrep dress code.
Bottoms
Color: Navy only. No jeans or sweats
Items: Shorts, pants, jumpers, or skorts (must be solid navy) from any source or retailer
Tops
Colors: Red, white or blue
Items: Solid red, white, or navy shirts, or sweatshirts from any source or retailer. (must be solid with no writing, no pictures, no designs)
Shoes, Socks, Tights
Shoes - Any color closed-toe, closed-back shoe (no glitter/sparkles, no lights, no characters)
Socks - Solid red, white, black or blue socks (no characters)
Tights/leggings - Solid red, white, black or blue (no characters)
NOTE - Athletic shoes are preferred so that students can be active and comfortable (no flip flops, no open toes, no crocs, no boots). In the winter, it is acceptable to wear snow boots to school, but students must bring a pair of school acceptable shoes to change into.
Open House
Please join us on August 17 from 5-7PM for this year’s open house. KP students and parents are invited to come visit the school, go into classrooms, meet teachers and bring in school supplies.
The first day of KindiePrep is August 20, 2018.
June 26, 2018
Happy summer! Incoming KindiePrep families -- we are looking forward to greeting you and your students soon. Our first day of KindiePrep is
August 20, but we'll see you before then at the American Academy All School Registration on
August 8-9! This is a
required registration for all KindiePrep families, as well as K-8 families -- please plan to attend on one of these dates.
The first day of KindiePrep is August 20, 2018.