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AUGUST 2 --- We will go on a field trip to Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine in Ashland. We will tour the coal mine in a coal car, go for a scenic train ride, eat a picnic lunch, and enjoy some large muscle activity in the playground. You must wear your field trip t-shirt on this trip. The bus leaves at 9:00am and returns at 4:45pm.
AUGUST 3 --- We will enjoy Arts and Crafts in the morning then enjoy some Sprinkler Time in the afternoon. Don’t forget your swim suit, towel, sunscreen, and water shoes.
AUGUST 6 --- We will go roller skating at Rollaway in Dallas. The bus leaves at 9:00am and returns in time for lunch. You must wear socks to use the rental skates.
AUGUST 6 --- All PTO Gift Certificate/Voucher orders are due. Please drop your order off in one of the Voucher Boxes by 9:00am. Grocery store orders will be available at the end of the day. All other store orders will be available Friday.
AUGUST 7 --- We will go swimming at the Kingston Pool in Kingston. The bus leaves at 11:45am and returns at 4:00pm. Don’t forget your swim suit, towel, sunscreen, and ear plugs (if needed).
AUGUST 8 --- We will go bowling at Stanton Lanes in Wilkes-Barre. The bus leaves at 12:45pm and returns at 4:00pm. Please wear sneakers
AUGUST 9 --- We will go on a field trip to Nay Aug Park in Scranton. We will spend the morning at the playground and the afternoon swimming at the pool. Please wear your swimsuit and sunscreen. Don’t forget your towel and ear plugs (if needed). Camp t-shirts are not required on this trip. The bus leaves at 10:00am and returns 5:30pm.
AUGUST 10 --- We will enjoy Arts and Crafts in the morning then enjoy some Sprinkler Time in the afternoon. Don’t forget your swim suit, towel, sunscreen, and water shoes.
AUGUST 13 --- We will go swimming at the Kingston Pool in Kingston. The bus leaves at 11:45am and returns at 4:00pm. Don’t forget your swim suit, towel, sunscreen, and ear plugs (if needed).
AUGUST 13 --- There is no PTO Gift Certificate/Voucher sale this week.
AUGUST 14 --- We will go swimming at the Kingston Pool in Kingston. The bus leaves at 11:45am and returns at 4:00pm. Don’t forget your swim suit, towel, sunscreen, and ear plugs (if needed).
AUGUST 16 --- We will go on a field trip to Lackawanna State Park in North Abington Township. We will spend the morning at the playground and the afternoon swimming at the pool. Please wear your swim suit and sunscreen. Don’t forget your towel and ear plugs (if needed). The bus leaves at 10:00am and returns at 5:15pm.
AUGUST 17 --- We will have an Ice Cream Party in honor of the final day of Summer Camp for students who do not attend Wilkes-Barre Academy year round.
AUGUST 20 --- We will go roller skating at Rollaway in Dallas. The bus leaves at 9:00am and returns in time for lunch. You must wear socks to use the rental skates.
AUGUST 20 --- All PTO Gift Certificate/Voucher orders are due. Please drop your order off in one of the Voucher Boxes by 9:00am. Grocery store orders will be available at the end of the day. All other store orders will be available Friday.
AUGUST 23 --- We will go on a field trip to Steamtown National Historical Site in Scranton. We will have the chance to see a working turntable and roundhouse while we tour this museum. The bus leaves at 10:00am and returns at 4:30pm.
AUGUST 24 --- The final day of summer camp for students who attend Wilkes-Barre Academy year round.
AUGUST 27 --- Teachers return to prepare for school.
AUGUST 27 --- There is no PTO Gift Certificate/Voucher sale this week.
AUGUST 28 --- The first day of school. Welcome back everyone. We hope you had a wonderful summer. Watch for First Day of School packets to be sent home. Please complete all paperwork promptly.
AUGUST 30 --- Today is the deadline to return all First Day of School paperwork. Please be prompt.
AUGUST 31 --- There is no school today in honor of Labor Day weekend. Please have a safe and happy holiday.
SEPTEMBER 3 --- Wilkes-Barre Academy and Small Wonders are both closed for Labor Day. Please have a safe and happy holiday.