August 2025

Dear Parents and Guardians,

I hope this message finds you and your family well and enjoying a restful summer. As we prepare for an exciting new school year, I want to share a few important reminders to ensure a smooth and successful start for all our students.

First Day of School: Monday, August 11, 2025

To help your child start the year off positively, please make sure the following are in place:

  • Uniforms: All students are expected to be in proper school uniform on the first day.

  • Transportation: If your child will need bus transportation, please log into your Focus account and register as soon as possible.

  • Parent Focus Account: If you have not already, please set up your Parent Focus account to stay informed about your child's academic progress, attendance, and school updates.

Meet the Teacher Night

Join us on Thursday, August 7, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM for our annual Meet the Teacher Night. This is a great opportunity to visit classrooms, meet our dedicated staff, and get excited for the year ahead!

We are looking forward to a fantastic school year filled with learning, growth, and community. Thank you for your continued support and partnership.

Warm regards,
Annessia L. Powell
Principal

18 days ago, Annessia Powell
Dear GRASP Academy Families,
We are excited to welcome you to the 2025–2026 school year at GRASP Academy! Whether you are returning or joining us for the first time, we are thrilled to have you as part of our learning community.

At GRASP Academy, we are committed to supporting students with unique learning needs, especially those with characteristics of dyslexia. Our team has been working hard over the summer to prepare a year full of engaging instruction, meaningful growth, and joyful learning experiences.
📌 Important Dates & Information
• First Day of School: Monday, August 11th
• School Hours: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM (Doors open at 8:00 AM)
• Meet the Teacher Night: Thursday, August 7th, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📱 Stay Connected
We encourage all families to stay informed and engaged through:
• ROOMS – Our primary communication platform for school updates and classroom messages
• Facebook – Follow GRASP Academy for news, events, and celebrations
✅ Back-to-School Checklist
Please review the following to ensure your student is ready for the first day of school:
• Have you arranged transportation or registered for a bus if needed?
• Does your student have the required school uniforms?
• Have you reviewed and purchased items from the school supply list?
We look forward to partnering with you to make this school year a successful and memorable one. Thank you for your continued support and trust in GRASP Academy.

Warm regards,
Annessia Powell
Principal, GRASP Academy
26 days ago, Annessia Powell
GRASP Academy Parent Newsletter Date: December 16th, 2024 ________________________________________ A Big Thank You! We would like to extend a heartfelt Thank You to everyone for their continued support. A special shout-out goes to our wonderful PTA for hosting the Santa Shop last week! The students had a fantastic time shopping and getting into the holiday spirit. Your dedication and hard work truly made it a memorable event for all. ________________________________________ Food Drive Success! A huge thank you to all our families for contributing to our food drive. Your generosity has been overwhelming, and we are excited to announce that the food drive has been a great success! We will continue collecting donations until Wednesday, December 18th, 2024. If you haven’t had a chance to donate yet, please consider contributing before the deadline. ________________________________________ Polar Express Day - Friday, December 20th We are excited to announce our upcoming Polar Express Day on Friday, December 20th! On this special day, students are encouraged to wear school-appropriate pajamas for a fun-filled day of holiday activities. Please remember, students must wear appropriate shoes for safety reasons. ________________________________________ Thank you for your continued support and cooperation. We wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season! Sincerely,
8 months ago, Annessia Powell
Good Afternoon GRASP Families, Attached is the newsletter for this week! https://www.canva.com/design/DAGYJnUcca0/BsPJ4pYJl2ykWEk-dRaaPg/view?utm_content=DAGYJnUcca0&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor
9 months ago, Kindra Arneson
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9 months ago, Annessia Powell
Thank you for connecting to ROOMS. Check out the weekly newsletter below: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGOfyyxtGw/7g0OYKCwie38NzYtTkPiHQ/view?utm_content=DAGOfyyxtGw&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor
12 months ago, Annessia Powell
Welcome back to the school year. Week two is going well. Thank you for downloading the DCPS app and connecting to Thrillshare.
12 months ago, Kindra Arneson