Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Dear Middle School Parents,

It’s hard to believe the school year is almost over. It seems like we just returned from Spring Break and just completed CMAS testing. With just a few days remaining, I want to share important information and dates. 

Wednesday, May 14th 

8th Grade Laptop Collection & Library Book Collection

Our 8th graders will say goodbye to their laptops for good on Wednesday. Please make sure your student brings their laptop and charger to school on Wednesday. IT will be inspecting every laptop before the end of the school year, and fines may be assessed for damage beyond normal wear and tear. All library books will also need to be returned.

Thursday, May 15th 

iReady Reports Sent Home

Your student’s iReady Reading and Math Reports for this year will be sent home on Thursday. Please ask your student for this when they get home on Thursday. We know that middle school students are magicians and can make anything disappear (homework, silverware, socks, deodorant).

 

Thursday, May 15th 

Middle School Field Day 1:45 pm to 3:25 pm 

Middle school students are encouraged to wear appropriate athletic attire (following Dress of Choice guidelines) for Field Day on Thursday. If you’d like to enjoy the sunshine and help make the afternoon successful for our middle school students, please sign up to volunteer.

 

Friday, May 16th 

6th and 7th Grade Laptop Collection & Library Book Collection

Please make sure your student brings their laptop and charger to school on Wednesday. IT will be inspecting every laptop before the end of the school year, and fines may be assessed for damage beyond normal wear and tear. All library books will also need to be returned.

 

Monday, May 19th 

High School/College Day- Wear your favorite high school or college gear

 

Monday, May 19th

Middle School Hero Merit Parties during Study Halls

If you would like to donate items, please sign up here. Please drop off donations no later than Friday, May 16th.

 

Monday, May 19th  

Kindie Teddy Bear Parade and Senior Walk 

On Monday afternoon, we will celebrate our kindies moving to the upper floors of the school, where they will be spending the remainder of their years at AA, and welcome back former AA students who are graduating from high school this year. This has been a longstanding tradition at our Castle Pines campus, and students and teachers love seeing the seniors return. Our goal is for the Kindies to feel welcomed and for all students to see the seniors and the great things they are about to embark on. They have a great group of role models to look up to!

 

Tuesday, May 20th

Dress Like Your Favorite Teacher or AA Employee Day

 

Tuesday, May 20th  

Annual End Of Year Yearbook Signing   

Students who purchased a yearbook will be given their yearbook in the afternoon on Tuesday, May 20th, and all students will be able to collect signatures from peers and teachers. Students may only sign papers or yearbooks; body parts and clothing are unacceptable alternatives.

 

Tuesday, May 20th  

Last Day of 8th Grade & 8th Grade Celebration

 

Wednesday, May 21st 

Summer Vaca Day- Prepare for summer break, wear tropical gear (within Dress of Choice Guidelines)

 

Wednesday, May 21st  

Move Up Day 

On Wednesday, May 21st, from 8:30 am to 10:00 am, we will welcome the current 5th graders to the third floor. All 5th, 6th, and 7th grade students will rotate to classrooms and receive a short introduction from their teachers, hear a little about what they will learn next year, and learn about summer assignments. Teachers will pass out copies of summer assignments; however, if your child misplaces these papers, summer assignments will be listed on the AA website at the start of summer break. 

Thursday, May 22nd

Middle School Dress of Choice Day

 

Thursday, May 22nd

Last Day of School

Thursday is the last day of school for our K-7 students.

It has been an absolute pleasure watching your children grow this year. They are taller, smarter, and more resilient than when they started school in August. Their growth has been tremendous both academically and socially!

 

As we head into summer, I hope you and your family take some time to relax and enjoy all that our beautiful state has to offer. Fresh air and exercise are great for mental health! Make sure your student takes a break from their phone to enjoy the world around them.

We wish our 8th graders the best as they head off to high school, and look forward to seeing the middle school hallway filled with smiling faces on Friday, August 15th!

As always, thank you for sharing your amazing students with us!

-April

April Winder
Middle School Principal, Motsenbocker
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American Academy
Motsenbocker Campus
P: 720-292-5692
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