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VAN SICKLE ACADEMY
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A Message from the Principal

Greetings Van Sickle Academy Parents and Guardians! 

I hope this letter finds you and your family in good health. 

Attendance
Students will begin the day at 7:30 AM with an Advisory period where teachers will check-in with students, take attendance and set the agenda for the day.

Daily Schedule & Teacher Instruction
At Van Sickle Academy, our teachers spend a significant time planning and creating lessons with classroom activities that engage our students in learning. Through the implementation of research-based best practices our teachers analyze academic data to determine current skill levels and to set goals for growth and improvement.  

Classes will begin at 7:30 AM and each class will last for one hour from 7:30 AM to 3:05 PM. 

Info for Families
Please log on frequently to our website, www.vansickleacademy.org  which contains up-to-date information along with resources to assist students and families during the adjust back to in-person learning.  Also, don’t forget to follow us on Facebook. 
 
I am honored to serve as the principal of Van Sickle Academy. It is truly a privilege to be a part of a community where parents, teachers, and student care for each other and strive to build positive relationships that support academic and social growth.  Please feel free to contact me at 413-750-2887 or francescar@springfieldpublicschools.com.
Sincerely,                                                                                               
 
 
Robert Francesca
Principal
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  • Home
    • About >
      • Message from the Principal
      • Contact VSA
      • Uniforms
      • Parent/Student Handbook forms
    • Important Information
    • Information from the Nurse
    • Interpretor / Translator Services
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    • 6th Grade / Newsletter & info. >
      • Ms. Alvarez
      • Mr. Leecock
      • Ms. Velez
      • Ms. Zerfas
    • 7th Grade / Newsletter & info. >
      • Mr. Doming
      • Mr. Jackson
      • Ms. Krach
      • Ms. Paul
    • 8th Grade / Newsletter & info. >
      • Ms. Cloonan
      • Mrs. Deslauriers
      • Ms. Giordano
      • Mr. Pierce
    • ELA Interventionist >
      • Mrs. Callahan
      • Mrs. Cardaropoli
      • Ms. Lucy
    • ESOL >
      • Mrs. Al Resul
    • Life Skills / Newsletter >
      • Mrs. Borowski
      • Mrs. Grimaldi
      • Mrs. Morales
    • LLD >
      • Mrs. Donahue
      • Ms. Montgomery
    • Math Interventionist >
      • Mrs. McGarvey
      • Mr. Rivera
    • Specials >
      • Art - Ms. Onofri
      • PE - Ms. McGaughey & Mr. Rivest
    • Special Education Teachers >
      • Ms. Donawa
      • Mrs. Gates
      • Ms. Boyd
  • CNSLR/Resources
    • Counselors / Newsletter >
      • Counselor - Mr. Frazier
      • Ajdustment Counselor -Mr. Healy
      • Counselor/ Student Life - Ms. Lugo
    • Wellness
    • Community LGBTQ Resources
    • Suicide Prevention Hotline
  • Curriculum
    • Extra Curriculum Resources
  • School Lunch
  • VSA DOCUMENTS