Weekly Update 9/13/19
Progress Reports
Progress Reports, jumprope logins, MAP scores and state testing scores will be sent home Thursday. Please read the letter accompanying the progress reports carefully. Our first progress reports are always light on grades as we spend a large chunk of the first 2-3 weeks of school assessing where students are entering the year, building culture, and setting up procedures for the year. If you want more information about how your child is doing in class, please contact their teacher to inquire for more information or to set up a meeting.
Fundraising Kick off!
We kicked off an exciting fundraiser Friday! All the information you need to begin selling is in the student's packet that came home on Friday. The sale ends in two weeks, Friday, September 27th. There are great prizes for participating. Thanks for your support!
K-2 Parent Night
Our K-2 Parent Night is Wednesday 9/18 from 5:30-6:30. You will learn about our approach to math, reading, and culture/discipline. You will get to hear from your child's teacher and school administration on how we can partner together for a great year. There will be lots of great giveaways and you will also get your child's progress report. We hope to see you!
Mentoring Program
Lead Academy is trying to get a mentoring program off the ground for students and families interested in their student having a 1 on 1 mentor to meet with weekly to encourage them, work on life skills, and develop character. We are in need of mentors. You can volunteer yourself as well as connect us with any local businesses, churches or organizations who may be interested in providing mentors for students. We will have an information session on October 3, from 1:30-2:30 at the school for anyone interested in mentoring students or wanting more information on serving as a mentor. This is not an informational session for those wanting a mentor for their students.
Morning Drop Off
Students may not be dropped off in the parking lot and walk across the car line unless the parent parks and walks with them all the way to the door. It is very dangerous to allow students to walk across the car line unattended. We will be stationed out there this week making sure people do not do this. We have no problem with you walking your student in but you must park and walk them all the way in if you choose that option.
A few more Morning Drop-off Reminders:
1. Pay attention and move ahead fluidly. The line can get backed up quickly if you aren’t filling in all the spaces.
2. Have your student(s) prepare to exit the vehicle by grabbing their jackets, backpacks, lunch boxes, etc. before approaching the drop off zone.
3. Pull up completely to fill the entire drop off zone. Your student is not the only one that would like to get out at the door, but this limits the number of students that can exit their vehicles at the same time.
4. Say your “byes” and “I love you” and “have a great day” before your student gets out of the car.
5. Once your student safely exits the vehicle and the drop off zone is clear, be prepared to exit the drop off zone to allow for more students to be dropped off.
6. Remember: turning RIGHT onto Mauldin Rd and making legal u-turns at the following intersection or taking alternate routes can help traffic flow out of the school property. Connestee Park is an easily accessible area to turn around with a traffic signal and beautiful scenery! 7. If you do need to get out of your vehicle to assist your child or help them with items, please pull all the way forward and into the parking spot on the right or park in the parking lot and do that so the line doesn't back up.
5th-8th Grade End of Year Trips
As another great year begins, we are planning some of the best end of year trips ever to happen at Lead!
5th and 6th graders will travel to the mountains of West Virginia to spend 4 days and 3 nights at Ace Adventure Camp. Students are able to truly engage in adventure and curiosity in a way that we just can’t create at school. From white water rafting on a south-to-north flowing river, to rappelling down the face of a mountain like a superhero (or villain if that makes it feel cooler)! Students tackle an alpine tower, play ultimate camp games like capture the flag amid croaking frogs around their cabins, and so much more!
7th and 8th graders will be traveling to New York City! We spend 5 days and 4 nights seeing all that we can of the Big Apple. Students will visit the Statue of Liberty, explore Central Park, have lunch in the heart of Harlem, take a walk to Brooklyn, enjoy the lights of Times Square, reflect on the power and pain of 9/11, and take in one of the longest running shows on Broadway, Wicked! You might even see us on TV when we stop by to watch them film the Today show before heading to the Top of the Rock to get a bird’s eye view of the city!
Both trips have the same payment schedules although the amounts vary. Please contact Mr. Scott with any questions or concerns. We’d love to have all of our wonderful students participate in these life changing experiences!
ACE Adventure Payments
9/16 - $150
10/21 - $80
11/18 -$80
1/13 -$80
2/24 -$80
3/16 -$80
NYC Payments - all payments are $130
9/16, 10/21, 11/18, 1/13, 2/24, 3/16
Payments should be made on time and in full. Failure to do so may result in removal from the trip due to the very strict requirements in place from the companies arranging our travel. All payments must be made by the final payment date. If you are considering using a tax return, please file early in order to have the funds ready to be applied in March. All payments are non-refundable.
Updates from the Health Room
The Nurses Office will NO longer be stocking Tylenol, Ibuprofen or Tums. If your student needs to receive these medications, you will have to have to fill out a form to have the medication available for them. Forms are available in the Nurse's office. Once the form is filled out, parents must bring the medication in the original box, and the form to the nurses office. Students are NOT allowed to bring them in.
Nut Free School!
Just a reminder, we are a nut free campus. To read more about our policy, click here.
Gears is Hiring!
Gears Youth Services is currently hiring part time workers (15-20 hours per week). If interested, contact Gears via email at gearsyouth@yahoo.com.
New App!
LEAD Academy has a new app! Find sports scores, menus, and news updates. Download on Android: http://bit.ly/2YacBnc or iPhone: https://apple.co/2YdqEIO. The app contains forms to submit a parent excuse for an absence as well as a safety form to report any issues relating to bullying or safety.
Box Tops:
Box Tops for education is going digital with a new mobile app! Look for the new Box Top label on school supply purchases, scan your receipt with the new Box Tops app (available on iTunes or Google Play) and money will be added to our school's earnings.
2019-2020 School Calendar
View the 2019-2020 calendar here: https://drive.google.com/open?...
Student Dress Code
Please read the 19-20 Dress Code here: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/428336/19-20_Student_Dress_Code_Policy.pdf
No major changes have been made.
19-20 Student Handbook
This year's handbook can be located here: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/428334/19-20_Student_Parent_Handbook.docx
School Fees and Paperwork
Please remember that all outstanding fees and paperwork must be completed before students will be able to receive their chromebooks (grades 4-8).
Important Upcoming Dates
9/18 - K-2 Parent Night
9/19- Progress Reports
10/2- Dress Down Day $1
10/11- Fall Festival
10/17-10/18 No School- Teacher Workdays