2023-2024
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ACCOTINK
ACADEMY
ADMISSIONS
Welcome to Accotink Academy
Thank you for your interest in Accotink Academy Preschool! We welcome you to learn more about our school and our program by looking through our website, calling our office to speak with one of our administrators, and by scheduling a virtual tour to view our facility.
Registration for the 2023-24 school year begins February 15th, 2023 and will be ongoing until the program fills.
To begin the process of registering for the upcoming school year, please submit a registration form by clicking the REGISTER NOW link and creating an account with Brightwheel. Once submitted, the office will review your application and be in touch with next steps.
Thank you for your interest in our program and we look forward to serving your family during out 58th year in the Springfield Community!
OUR PROGRAM
Our Curriculum:
The foundation for every child’s full development, (i.e. physical, social, emotional, creative and cognitive development), unfolds before us each day. Our program is based upon the premise that each child has his or her own developmental calendar. Our teachers, therefore, recognize the needs of each child and direct their teaching practices and classroom curriculum to make learning a rewarding experience for each individual student.
For more information on a specific program, please click on the link below:
Excellence in Education
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WELCOME TO ACCOTINK ACADEMY
Accotink Academy Preschool is a privately owned, independent preschool designed to teach developmentally appropriate skills that are necessary for every child to succeed at a higher level of learning. We are a balanced environment that nurtures the whole child to create the confidence and positive self-image necessary to address and excel within each new experience and challange!
ABOUT ACCOTINK ACADEMY PRESCHOOL
Accotink Academy Preschool was established in 1964. Today, more than 50 years later, we continue to proudly serve children ages 2 and nine months, through age 6.
Our program is based upon the premise that each child has his/her own developmental calendar. Our teachers, therefore, recognize the needs of each child and direct their teaching practices to make learning a rewarding experience for every student.
We are a high-quality early childhood program, which provides a safe and nurturing environment while promoting the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of young children. At Accotink Academy Preschool you and your child will experience:
▪ frequent, positive, warm interactions among teachers and
children
▪ planned learning activities appropriate to children’s age and
development, such as block building, painting, reading stories,
dress-up, and active outdoor play
▪ specially trained teachers and staff
▪ ongoing professional development for all staff members
▪ respect for cultural diversity
▪ a healthy and safe environment for adults and children
▪ inclusive environments
▪ regular two-way communication with parents who are welcome
visitors at all times
▪ effective administration
▪ ongoing, systematic evaluation
Children come to preschool with a love and trust that is normally shared only with the parent. That love and trust must be fostered and protected in any setting that becomes a substitute for the home. Our purpose at Accotink Academy is to do just that.
We welcome you to come and tour our program at your convenience to see first hand all the exciting activities in which the children are engaged.
Special Classes:
2022-23 Newsletters
Community Service
Posted December 20, 2023
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Lower School Drama Club
Posted December 20, 2023
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Middle School Recital
Posted December 20, 2023
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PARENT RESOURCES
Brightwheel
Accotink Academy Preschool is pleased to announce migration to Brightwheel, a tool for classroom management, communication, photos, videos, online bill pay, and much more. Brightwheel is the industry leader in early education platforms, proven to save time for staff, allowing for measurably more time with students, while also delivering a much better experience for parents. We are excited to connect with our families in a secure, digital and accessible way. Families will be invited to join Brightwheel when accessing the registration materials for the 2022-23 school year.
Free account sign-up at: www.mybrightwheel.com
After Care
We are pleased to continue our wonderful partnership with InCourage Martial Arts in Burke, to provide aftercare for Accotink families! InCourage Martial Arts Center provides transportation, martial arts classes, and structured care, in their facility in Kings Park, from 2pm until parents are available to pick up (as late as 6:00pm). For more information, please see the InCourage Flyer or click through the link below:
Order Uniforms
Our uniform distributor, Flynn O'Hara, now has an online shop specific to our our school's dress code. While you are always welcome to shop their brick and mortar store in Fairfax, you are now able to shop online for any uniform pieces that your child may need by following the below listed link:
Lunch in the Classroom
Based on feedback from our wonderful families, we are excited to announce the addition of lunch into our school day. Students will now bring a lunch from home to enjoy in the classroom with their peers and teachers. Lunch in the classroom will allow students the opportunity to continue their work on fine-motor, socialization and self-help skills as well as ensure that all dietary needs and restrictions are satisfied in the safest possible way.