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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