JUMPING INTO FALL AT AOSL

 

Falling into Fall at AOSL! 🍂🚲

Fall is in full swing at AOSL, and we’re excited to share some of the fun and memorable moments happening in our school community!

One of our favorite events, Bike Day, was a wonderful success! Our friends, from toddlers to pre-kindergartners, brought their bikes from home and enjoyed a day filled with smiles, laughter, and friendly races around the lot. It was such a joy to watch each child show off their riding skills and let their unique personalities shine. We love creating opportunities for our little learners to have fun, build confidence, and make special memories together!

We’re also looking forward to one of our favorite fall traditions: AOSL’s Fall Festival! 🎃 This annual event is always a highlight, and we can’t wait to welcome our families and community members for an evening of festive fun. We’re especially excited for Trunk or Treat and look forward to seeing the creativity and participation of our amazing parents and community partners.

This year, we’re adding something new to the fun with Pie a Management, a special fundraiser that’s sure to bring plenty of laughs while supporting our school community!

We’re so grateful for the families and community members who make AOSL such a special place. Thank you for helping us create meaningful experiences for our little learners. We can’t wait to celebrate the season with you at the Fall Festival!

Happy fall from all of us at AOSL! 🍁 

Pizza and Woot Woot at AOSL

 

AOSL celebrated National Cheese Pizza Day by giving our families the night off from cooking! Our staff prepared pizza boxes with everything families needed, along with instructions to cook their pizzas at home. Our little friends enjoyed a cheesy slice of AOSL right from the comfort of their own homes! 

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We’ve also had a great time with Woot Woot since our last blog! We love celebrating our teachers and showing our appreciation for them here at AOSL. Each week, we surprise our AOSL Staff family with special treats and trinkets to remind them just how much they are valued.This week, we celebrated with delicious Bundtinis from Nothing Bundt Cakes and a refreshing pick-me-up soda! We are so thankful for our amazing staff and all they do for our AOSL family! 💙

GOODBYE AUGUST!!

✨ What a magical and wild August we had at AOSL! 🤠🎩

We’re rounding out the month with two of our favorite events: Bruce the Magician’s show and Wild Wild West Week!

Bruce the Magician joined us again, and this time we met his three brand-new assistants—our three little volunteers! 🎩✨ They were absolutely wonderful and showed so much potential that we may have some future magicians in the making! Our friends had a magical time playing with rabbits, taking silly pictures, and helping Bruce find his missing magic wand. 🐇📸🪄

Then, we headed out West for Wild Wild West Week! 🤠 Many of our friends dressed up as cowboys and cowgirls and got into the western spirit. Our Rodeo Day was a huge hit, with a host of western-themed games and activities. Our friends lassoed a bull, rode a bull, and enjoyed games like Connect Four with their parents. 🐂🎯 

From magic tricks to rodeo fun, August was filled with laughter, adventure, and plenty of wonderful memories. We’re so thankful for all the fun we get to share with our AOSL friends! ❤️

JULY RECAP

 July RECAP at AOSL

July was another fun-filled month at AOSL, filled with special activities, memorable moments, and opportunities for our friends to learn, play, and connect!

We hosted another Grab & Go, this time with a special S’mores theme! Our friends received everything they needed to make their own s’mores at home, and they had a wonderful time assembling and enjoying this fun treat with their families.

We also had a great time celebrating Superhero Dress-Up Day! Our friends came dressed as their favorite superheroes and had so much fun showing off their special costumes. A big shoutout to Ms. Neha for going all out with her huge red cape and Captain America mask!

Our older friends also had an incredible time during Field Day. This was our biggest Field Day event yet, and everyone had a blast! From throwing balls at cones and racing to playing competitive soccer and weaving around cones, our friends had plenty of opportunities to get active, work together, and show off their skills. It was wonderful to see so much excitement, teamwork, and laughter throughout the day.

Finally, we want to extend a heartfelt thank-you to our AOSL families for your continued support and involvement. We recently shared our AOSL Parent Survey and were so grateful to receive 45 responses. Your feedback, encouragement, and partnership mean so much to us and help us continue creating meaningful experiences for our students and families.

Thank you for being such an important part of the AOSL community. We are so grateful for everything you do to make each month special!

 

AOSL Food Drive & Fireworks Show

    The Academy of Seaboard Lane recently hosted a food drive, and we are incredibly grateful for the generosity of our families. Thanks to your donations, we were able to deliver a carload of food to GraceWorks Ministries Food Pantry. From canned vegetables and beans to pasta and other pantry staples, your contributions provided a wide variety of items to help support local families in need. Thank you for helping us make a positive impact in our community!

    As we prepared for the Fourth of July holiday, our students also enjoyed a special Fireworks Show designed to help them become familiar with what they might experience during Independence Day celebrations. Using colorful lights projected onto the classroom wall, our friends explored the bright colors, patterns, and movements of fireworks in a fun, calm, and sensory-friendly environment. This experience gave children the opportunity to learn about fireworks while helping them feel more comfortable and prepared for the sights they may see during a real fireworks display.

AOSL June Recap: Water Days, Alumni Visits, Curriculum & Mor

June was packed with exciting activities and unforgettable memories at AOSL!

        

We kicked off the month with the return of Water Days, and our friends had an absolute blast! Our Pre-Kindergarten students enjoyed sliding down a giant water slide bounce house, our Preschool friends cooled off with Edward the Frog, and our Toddler friends splashed and played in a fun-filled giant splash pad.

We also welcomed one of our Kindergarten alumni back to AOSL for a special visit. He shared his experiences about transitioning to kindergarten, including what it's like to eat in the cafeteria and some of the differences between AOSL and elementary school. Our Pre-Kindergarten students enjoyed asking questions and learning firsthand what they can expect, helping them feel more confident and prepared for this exciting next step.

During Academy Lab Week, our students were treated to a special science presentation from the Mad Scientist, Dr. Oz! He introduced our friends to oobleck, a fascinating substance that behaves like both a solid and a liquid. Students had the opportunity to make their own oobleck while learning about its unique properties through hands-on exploration and discovery.

June was filled with laughter, learning, and memorable experiences, and we can't wait to see what the rest of the summer has in store!

AOSL at Spring Conference

AOSL AT SPRING CONFERENCE 

Last weekend, AOSL attended the annual Spring Conference for all Academy locations. During the conference, we were excited to learn more about this year's summer theme, "Play the Day Away."

Our teachers had a wonderful time connecting with colleagues, participating in professional development sessions, and gathering new ideas to bring back to our classrooms. One of the highlights of the conference was learning from Shawn Brown, whose engaging songs and activities inspired our team. We are already working to incorporate many of his songs and techniques into our daily routines to make learning even more fun and interactive for our students.

We are excited to bring this energy and enthusiasm into the summer and look forward to sharing the "Play the Day Away" experience with our children and families!

Teacher Appreciation at AOSL

 Teacher Appreciation Week at AOSL

We are excited to share that we had a successful week celebrating our teachers and showing them how much they are loved and appreciated. This year’s Teacher Appreciation Week was themed around the 5 Love Languages, and it was truly a collaborative effort between our parents and management team to make the week so special.

For Gift Giving, we placed gift baskets at the front entrance where parents were able to leave thoughtful items and heartfelt letters for the teachers.

To incorporate Physical Touch, we brought in a giant massage chair so staff could enjoy a moment of relaxation during their day.

For Acts of Service, parents volunteered their time to read to the children, creating meaningful classroom moments. In addition, management arranged for a car wash service to come directly to AOSL during the workday so teachers could have their cars cleaned while they worked.

The week was filled with gratitude, kindness, and thoughtful gestures, and we are so thankful to everyone who helped make our teachers feel celebrated.

Marvelous March at AOSL

Marvelous March at AOSL 

March was full of laughter, learning, and memorable moments in our classrooms! Our friends continued to explore, create, and grow through activities that encouraged teamwork, curiosity, and imagination.

One of the highlights of the month was Bike Day! Our friends had an absolute blast riding their special bicycles around the playground and under the portico. Zooming, zipping, and laughing together, they got to show off their skills while enjoying some energetic outdoor fun. Bike Day is always a favorite, and this year was no exception!

We also celebrated National Crayon Day with a fun grab & go. Knowing how much our AOSL families love to color, we invited friends to pick up a box of crayons and a coloring sheet to spark their creativity. It was a colorful way to celebrate imagination and self-expression!

Picture Day was another big success. Everyone looked adorable in their outfits, and we loved capturing their smiles and personalities in every photo.

As the days warmed up, our friends spent more time outdoors, soaking up the sunshine and staying active on the playground. From playful games to simple outdoor adventures, it was a joy to watch them enjoy the fresh air and each other’s company.

We are so proud of all the progress our friends made in March and can’t wait to see what fun, learning, and laughter April has in store! 

Dr. Seuss week at AOSL

Dr. Seuss Week at AOSL

We kicked off the month of March with a fun and festive celebration of Dr. Seuss Week! Each day brought new excitement, creativity, and plenty of laughter as our friends participated in themed activities and dress-up days.

Crazy Hair Day was a blast with our friends. Many came to school with new and improved hairstyles, featuring lots of hair gel and imaginative designs that had everyone smiling. It was so fun to see each child’s unique and creative look!

Silly Sock Day was just as exciting. Our friends had a great time showing off their different variations of silly socks. Some wore their socks inside out, while others sported vibrant and ornate patterns that added a playful touch to the day.

Fun Hat Day brought a wide assortment of hats and wearables to our classrooms. From caps and beanies to chef hats and more, our friends enjoyed expressing themselves in creative ways. Career Day was also a highlight, with a special shoutout to our Toddler 2 chef-in-training, who dressed up as a professional cook and truly embraced the role!

Dr. Seuss Week was filled with joy, creativity, and self-expression — and we loved celebrating such a fun and memorable week with our amazing friends! 🎉💕

 

Night at the Art Gala

NIGHT AT THE ART GALA

AoSL proudly hosted Night at the Art Gala, our premier black-tie event designed exclusively for our wonderful parents. This elegant evening offered a refined, adult-focused experience where families had the opportunity to dress up, mix, and mingle with fellow AoSL parents. Childcare was available in classrooms, allowing everyone to fully enjoy a special night out together.

During the gala, we shared an exciting overview of our initiatives and programs for the 2026 year. Our director went through a thorough breakdown of the programs that AoSL has planned for the year One of the highlights of the evening was the incredible artwork created by each of our classes. Our friends worked diligently to design original masterpieces, which were beautifully displayed throughout the event and featured in a special auction. Parents had the opportunity to bid on their favorite pieces, with all funds raised going directly toward supporting AoSL’s 2026 initiatives. We are so grateful for the generosity and support of our amazing community!

In addition to the art gala, AoSL also participated in the Academy's Fitness Fanatics month. To wrap up February’s Fitness Fanatics, we enjoyed some energetic activities with our friends. We welcomed Coach Major, who led the children through fun exercises and movement activities. From jumping jacks to jumping hurdles, everyone had a blast staying active and showing off their strength and enthusiasm!

It was truly a wonderful celebration of community, creativity, and connection — and we are so thankful to everyone who made it such a special success! 💕