The Runway: May 2022

Airport Community Schools, along with Monroe County Intermediate School District staff, has developed a Parent Support Committee. Its mission is to provide information and resources to our school community, growing our partnership with parents and students.

The May 2022 newsletter, the group's second issue, is attached. We hope you enjoy reading through the elementary, middle and high school pages!

If you have any other ideas or topics of interest you would like to see in The Runway,please reach out to Ryan Duvall, Director of Instructional and Special Education Support at rduvall@airportschools.com.

Read current and past issues of The Runway at this link.

The Runway: Electronic Parent Newsletter Launches

The first issue of "The Runway," an electronic parent newsletter created by the district's Parent Support Committee recently launched. Click to read.

Airport Community Schools, along with Monroe County Intermediate School District staff, has developed a Parent Support Committee. Its mission is to provide information and resources to our school community, growing our partnership with parents and students.

In response to the survey results received from parents, the district plans to send out our district newsletter, The Runway, each month during the school year. This is a separate newsletter from the Jet Gazette, and it will be sent electronically, as well as posted to our social media sites. It includes curriculum, technology and classroom supports, among other items of interest.

The first newsletter is attached, and we hope you enjoy reading through the elementary, middle and high school pages. If you have any other ideas or topics of interest you would like to see in*The Runway,*please reach out to Ryan Duvall, Director of Instructional and Special Education Support at rduvall@airportschools.com.

The Runway March 2022.pdf

Future issues of The Runway also will be available here

Kindergarten Round-Up April 27 & May 17

Is your child turning 5 this year? Kindergarten Round-Up is around the corner! Click for details.

Kindergarten Round-Up is scheduled for 4:30-6:45 p.m. April 27 and May 17 at Sterling Elementary School, 160 Fessner Rd. It is by appointment only.

Your child must be 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2022 to enroll in kindergarten, or 5 years old by Dec. 1, 2022 to enroll in Young 5s.

To get started, complete the district's online Pre-Enrollment form. Once completed, the Registrar will contact you for a Round-Up appointment. Appointments are first come, first served.

The following are the items needed to register:

  • Completed online registration forms

  • Child's birth certificate

  • Immunization record

  • Two proofs of residency (directly tied to home, like mortgage or utility bill with parent/guardian name)

  • Parent/guardian's driver license or photo ID

  • Court documentation for guardianship, custody, etc.

  • If special education, copy of IEP or 504-plan

At Round-Up, your child will do the following:

  • Receive a free Jets T-shirt

  • Visit a kindergarten classroom

  • Receive a "Welcome to Kindergarten" book

  • Receive a free souvenir photo

  • Complete kindergarten readiness assessment screening, if not already done in preschool

  • Complete Hearing and Vision Screening, provided by the Monroe County Health Department

  • Finalize registration

For more information, contact the Registrar's Office at 734-654-2414 or registrar@airportschools.com.

Click Here for Kindergarten Round-Up Information Flyer

Opt-In to Receive Text Notifications from District

In our continued efforts to strengthen district communication, we are adding text message to our school messaging system! Click for details.

SMS text message capability will be added to SchoolMessenger Communicate, the system Airport Community Schools already uses for district phone calls and emails. Now we will also be able to send text messages to cell phone numbers whose owners have agreed to receive them. Over the next few weeks, we will be encouraging our Jet families to participate in this program.

We will be officially inviting you to “Opt-In” to text messages on Monday, Oct. 11, 2021. You may also opt-in at any time by simply sending “Y” or “Yes” via short code text message to 67587.

Please view the following attachments for more information.

Attached Files

SMS Text Opt-In

SPANISH SMS Text Opt-In

SMS Text Opt-In Flier

SPANISH SMS Text Opt-in Flier

FAQ SMS Text Opt-In