Category Archives: Dream Big Academy

The Birch Sap is Running! The Birch Sap is Running!

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Mr. Webb

We’re tapping the Birches at Airport Heights this Spring and are happy to report “There’s sap in them there trees!” Mrs. Babcock’s 3rd graders and Ms. Hannam’s 6th graders are working on the project. We’re hoping to make some Birch … Continue reading →

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Airport Heights Elementary Teams with Table 6 and M. A.’s Gourmet Dogs on Topping Tuesday

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Mr. Webb

As you may have heard, Airport Heights Elementary (the Dream Big Academy) has been growing basil and supplying Table 6 with a fine product to use in their delicious food. This week, the school has teamed up with Table 6 … Continue reading →

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Airport Heights Elementary Dreams Big with Alaska Public Radio

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Mr. Webb

Last week, our school had a visit from Daysha Eaton of Alaska Public Radio. She wanted to know what the Dream Big Academy was all about. The story airs on Monday, March 11, 2013. Listen to KNBA 90.3 at 5pm or … Continue reading →

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Dream Big Science Saturday– Rocket Students to Success

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Mr. Webb

Last Saturday, Airport Heights was filled with young scientists and their parents working on their Science Fair Projects at our Dream Big Science Saturday event. Students conducted research in the library, built hot air balloons from tissue paper and launched … Continue reading →

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Open Optional at Airport Heights?

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Mr. Webb

One of our neighborhood parents recently started a Facebook thread asking if others were interested in starting an Open Optional Program at Airport Heights. Here’s what she said, Link Here Hi Neighbors, I don’t know if this is the correct … Continue reading →

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Vote for Airport Heights Dream Big Academy

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Mr. Webb

Airport Heights is Dreaming Big in the Follet Challenge. Our school is trying to win a $60,000 prize for teaching 21 Century Learning Skills and we need your help. Please help our school! If you are interested helping Airport Heights … Continue reading →

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Airport Heights in the News

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Mr. Webb

Update: You can see the segment on Alaska Bites. Thanks to Channel 2 News for coming out to the school yesterday to report on our 6th Grade Hydroponics Project and our partnership with Table 6 Restaurant in Anchorage. This a … Continue reading →

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Dream Big This Saturday!

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Mr. Webb

Airport Heights Elementary is hosting another Dream Big Saturday this weekend. We have a lot of great events planned and hope our families can make it over to the school on Saturday, January 12, 2013 from 12-2 pm. This months … Continue reading →

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Hydroponic Garden Brings Flavor to Airport Heights

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Mr. Webb

While our students and staff were on break over the last two weeks, our hydroponic garden was still at work and the basil looks terrific! The seeds were started back in September and now we’re ready to use some of … Continue reading →

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Project Update: Sewing to Success

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Mr. Webb

Do you remember the project that Ms. Becker had planned for her 6th graders to study economics and small business with the use of a sewing machine? Here’s the link to the original article asking for help to purchase a … Continue reading →

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