Back to School 2024/25
Welcome to the new School year at ADS!
Summer Reading (all grades)
Please see the reading list HERE. Students K-2 should read at least 5 books, 3-5 at least 4, and Middle School at least 3. Middle School are expected to do some book annotations. Your teacher will guide on this. Enjoy!
Student Council Applications
This year the executive committee will be elected by the Faculty. The elected officers shall be president, vice president, secretary, marketing and treasurer. Students in 6th, 7th and 8th grade who are interested in applying for a role should submit a 500 word letter to Mr Greenwood outlining their leadership qualities and their suitability for up to two of the roles. All candidates should have a good behavior and academic record.
Welcome to your new class (video)
Head’s Welcome - Mr. Greenwood
2’s - Mrs. Melissa
3s - Mrs. Anna
Pre-K 4 - Ms. Young
Kindergarten - Mrs. Mina
1st Grade - Mrs. Roe
2nd Grade - Ms. Jacobi
3rd Grade - Mrs. Hill
4th/5th Grade Math & Science - Mrs. Davis
5th/4th Grade ELA & Social Studies - Miss Hernandez
6th-8th Math - Mr. Barker
6th-8th Science/Middle School Coordinator - Mrs. Smith
6 th-8th Social Studies - Ms. Parker (coming soon)
6th-8th ELA - Ms. Benzur
Music - Mrs. Kindl
PE - Coach Kelsey
Class Supply Lists
Please see the individual class supply lists below. You will note that they are Amazon wishlists. Please DO NOT mail to the school. Mail all items home. The items shown on Amazon are reflective of what needs to be purchased and can all be added and bought at once for your ease.
However, please feel free to buy reflective items to those shown in store at places such as Target, Walmart, and other retailers. Supplies should be brought to meet the teacher on the 14th August.
4th/5th Grade - Mrs. Davis/Ms. Hernandez
Parent/Student Handbook 2023/24
2024/25 handbook coming soon!
Please read the 2023/24 handbook HERE.
Uniform guidelines
HERE are our latest uniform guidelines. You can buy uniforms HERE. We also have gently used sales at the school office during the Summer months.
All students are given a House shirt in Kindergarten. Additional House shirts, that are worn for PE 3rd-8th, can be purchased at the school office.
All Classes Key Dates
Wednesday, August 14th @ 10am - Meet the teacher (K-8). Arrival in Carlos Hall.
Thursday, August 15th @ 8am - First day of school (half day & church).
Thursday, August 15th @ 12pm - New families induction. Includes all of Kindergarten and all other new families to the school.
Friday, August 16th @ 8am - Half day
Monday, August 19th @ 8am - First full day and first day of Specials
PVA
Welcome letter coming soon.
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Clubs
Sign up for Clubs HERE.
Morning/Afterschool Care
Please sign up for Morning/Aftercare HERE.