Congratulations, Richard B. Ford!

Congratulations to Richard B. Ford for receiving the 2014 Martin Luther King, Jr. National Holiday Keeper of the Dream Award. Mr. Ford was awarded this honor on January 20, 2014. See him pictured below with Gwendolyn Wicker, Vice Chair of Healthy Start Academy's Board of Directors.

Thanks for everything you do, Mr. Ford!

Reserve your child’s space by January 31

We are in the process of preparing for the 2014-2015 school year. In doing so, we need your help to get an estimate of spaces available to new applicants. Since your child is already enrolled, it will not be necessary for you to reapply; however, we need to know your intentions for your student to return to Healthy Start Academy next school year. 

Please fill out and return the 2014-2015 Letter of Intent form that we sent to you. If

you have not received a Letter of Intent, please contact the school office at 919-956-5599.

The deadline to hold your child’s space for the next school year is January 31.

MLK/Black History Month Parade

The Academy will participate in the 12th Annual Martin Luther King Parade beginning at noon February 1. The parade will include marching bands, floats, school and church groups, step and dance teams, horses, cars, motorcycles, unique vehicles, clowns and more. The route begins at W.G. Pearson Elementary School at 3501 Fayetteville Street and ends at Lawson and Fayetteville streets at NCCU’s campus. We hope to see you there!

FOX 50 will televise the MLK-Black History Month Parade on February 15 at 4:00 p.m.

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Congratulations to HSA's January Students and Teacher of the Month!

Monica Revels-Crawford

Elementary student Monica Revels-Crawford comes to school with a strong work ethic and positive attitude. She always completes her homework and assignments and is eager to learn as much as she can. Monica is always up for a challenge and will take the initiative to push herself to do well. She is very friendly and always willing to help any student or adult in any way she can. Hard-working, dedicated, enthusiastic, reliable, and inquisitive are just a few of the words that describe her. The excellence that Monica shows is a strong indicator that she will succeed at anything she puts her mind to and that she will definitely be a future leader.

Marcus Dillard

Middle school student Marcus Dillard is a pleasure to have in science technology class, according to Ms. Palmer! He comes to class with a wide range of skills. Marcus is very tech savvy, and he is always willing to help his peers. He is patient and maintains a positive attitude. Marcus’s enthusiasm for everything technology-related shines through in his projects. The quality of work is top-notch and he always strives for perfection. If you need to know anything about genetics and punnett squares, Marcus is the perfect person to call on. Additionally, he volunteers to assist his teachers after school with many tasks.

Ms. Linda Wallace

Ms. Linda Wallace has been a teacher at Healthy Start Academy since 2008. Ms. Wallace currently teaches second grade, but did you know she is also a certified middle school science teacher? Ms. Wallace is a native of Michigan and in her spare time enjoys traveling.

Attention 3rd grade and 8th grade parents: Next Steps Information Night set for January 14

On Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at 6:00 p.m., the Academy will host a parent meeting, “Next Steps Information Night.” These meetings will present some very valuable information for 3rd and 8th grade parents and students. We ask you to make every effort to attend.

For 3rd Grade: 

Third grade parents and students will learn about academic assessments and testing standards associated with 3rd grade, particularly the Read to Achieve Act (RTAA). This session will cover important offerings such as the Common Core standards, NC EOG Reading Test for 3rd grade, and the RTA 3rd grade student reading portfolio. The purpose of this event is to inform parents of the standards and requirements of 3rd grade and the importance of reading.

For 8th Grade: 

Eighth grade parents and students will learn about the importance of being prepared for high school. Moving up to high school is a major milestone in a student’s education path. We want our students and parents to be prepared to meet this challenge successfully. This session will cover high school programs of study, high school expectations, and high school athletics. Joining us will be Mrs. Chandra Clay, Assistant Principal at Riverside High School and Coach Bob Hill, Athletic Director at Hillside High School. Eighth grade parents will also have the opportunity to apply on-line to magnet/specialty high schools using the Academy’s computers.

22 students inducted into Promoting Leaders of Tomorrow

Healthy Start Academy inducted 22 middle school students into the Promoting Leaders of Tomorrow (PLOT) organization. 

This organization is designed to equip youth with skills needed to become leaders, learn the roles of community leaders, and develop the desire to become community leaders. PLOT also assists youth in accepting ambiguity and diversity of community life.

Congratulations to our Teacher and Student of the Month for December!

Congratulations, Ms. Aveni Patel

Ms. Aveni Patel is in her second year of teaching at Healthy Start Academy. Ms. Patel is a Teach for America Corps Member and currently teaches 1st grade. Ms. Patel is from Virginia and attended the University of Virginia graduating with a bachelor’s in Psychology. Ms. Patel has traveled abroad and in her spare time loves to travel, play tennis and run. We might add, Ms. Patel is an awesome baker!

Congratulations, Andre Evans Jr.

Andre Evans Jr. is a very caring, special and understanding young man. Andre has made a great deal of growth since starting kindergarten. He has started coming out of his shell by going around the school to meet teachers/staff, run errands, and being very helpful. In the classroom, Andre participates in all activities and appears to enjoy all the lessons taught.