American Academy (AA) 8600 Park Meadows Drive, Suite 100 Lone Tree, CO 80126 (temporary facility) 720-873-7395 Grades K-8 Calendar: Traditional www.americanacademyk8.org

American Academy students enjoy their annual Fall Festival on October 26, 2007. Students dressed up in their favorite costumes from the Core Knowledge Literature collection. (photos by Tina Meyers)

AA Students Help Local School

Hats off to students at American Academy for hosting their second annual “Feed our Friends Food Drive” to help feed friends at Molholm Elementary. Last year, the school collected more than 500 canned and dried food items. Molholm Elementary is a Jefferson County school in a predominantly Hispanic area which serves a large population of needy students. Ninety percent of these children are from families with incomes significantly below poverty level; as many as 30 to 35 Molholm students and their families are homeless at any given time. American Academy students also held a coat drive for Molholm students in October.

Save the Dates

Mark your calendar for these December and January events at American Academy. Check the website for details.

December 3 - Second Grade Science Club

December 4 - Barnes and Noble Fundraiser

December 8 - Holiday Musical and Choir Concert

December 16 - Ski Trip to Breckenridge

December 10 - SAC Meeting

December 17 - Second Grade Science Club

December 20 - BOD Meeting

December 21 - Dress of Choice Day

January 14 - SAC Meeting

January 14 - Second Grade Science Club

January 17 - BOD Meeting

January 25 - Dress of Choice Day

January 28 - Second Grade Science Club

Upcoming No School Days

December 24 - January 4 - Winter Break

January 7 - Teacher in-service day

January 21 - Martin Luther King day