LEAD Academy

ATHLETICS UPDATE Boys Soccer Practice (Grades 5th-8th) - August 2nd-5th (Monday-Thursday) 6:00-7:30 PM @ Southside Park (Address- 417 Baldwin Rd Simpsonville, SC 29680) Each player should have athletic clothing, cleats, shin guards, and water for practice. **If a player did not attend last week's tryout, but still has interest in playing, please attend this week's practices. Cross Country Tryouts (Boys and Girls Grades 5th-8th )- August 2nd, 4th, and 6th 4:30-5:30 PM @ LEAD. Players will meet near the outdoor basketball court. Each player should have athletic clothing, running shoes, and water for the tryout. Girls Volleyball Tryouts (Grades 5th-8th)- August 2nd, 3rd and 5th from 3:30-5:00 pm @ First Baptist Church of Greenville Activities Center (AYMC). Address: 847 Cleveland St. Greenville, SC 29601. Each player should have athletic clothing, indoor athletic shoes, and water for the tryout. If you have any questions regarding athletic tryouts please contact our Athletic Director, Will Keller (wikeller@myleadacademy.com) via email.

Hey Lead Families, Please check out the latest newsletter as we prepare for the start of the school year. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1433433/The_Lead_-_73021__1_.pdf

ATHLETICS ANNOUNCEMENT- Our volleyball tryout dates have been finalized! Please see the information below. Lead Academy Girls Volleyball Tryouts for grades 5th-8th Dates and Time: August 2nd, 3rd and 5th 3:30-5 pm Location: First Baptist Church of Greenville Activities Center (AYMC) Address: 847 Cleveland St. Greenville, SC 29601 If you have any questions regarding athletic tryouts please contact our Athletic Director, Will Keller (wikeller@myleadacademy.com) via email.

Please take a moment to read through our Safe Return Masks Protocols for the upcoming school year. For any additional questions, please see our 2021-2022 Safe Return to In-Person Instruction Plan https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1414121/2021-2022_Safe_Return_to_In-Person_Instruction_and_Continuity_of_Services_Plan_copy.pdf

ATHLETICS ANNOUNCEMENT- We are excited to announce that our fall athletic season is getting ready to kick off. We have three different sports that students in grades 5th-8th may participate in during the fall season. You can find the different sports and tryout information below. Boys Soccer- July 28-30 6:00-7:30 PM @ Southside Park (Address- 417 Baldwin Rd Simpsonville, SC 29680) Each player should have athletic clothing, cleats, shin guards, and water for the tryout. Cross Country (Boys and Girls)- August 2nd, 4th, and 6th 4:30-5:30 PM @ LEAD. Players will meet near the outdoor basketball court. Each player should have athletic clothing, running shoes, and water for the tryout. Volleyball- TBD** Please note that our volleyball tryouts had a complication with our rental facility. The specific dates and times are still being determined, but they will take place the week of August 2nd. A more specific update for volleyball will be posted early next week. If you have any questions regarding athletic tryouts please contact our Athletic Director, Will Keller (wikeller@myleadacademy.com) via email.

Good afternoon Lead Families, I hope everyone is having a restful summer. I want to communicate some important information to help everyone prepare for the start of the 2021-22 school year. Please click the link to read about these updates to start the school year. The information included is not comprehensive, and I understand there are many questions after completing such a unique school year. More information will be communicated as we move closer to the start of school and will hopefully answer questions you may have. Thanks and I look forward to seeing everyone soon! https://www.myleadacademy.com/page/2021-2022-family-welcome-letter

Hey Lead Families, There are many things to consider as we are returning to in-person instructional model this school year, 2021-2022, after the many transitions last year due to COVID-19. Please share your thoughts as we re turn to school full time. Please submit your response to this survey by July 22, 2021 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHqi6JQfj3ZHwd8jaYcQiQ3Cp1hV91-WG2Eu8FoM8MShI2sA/viewform Hay muchas cosas para considerar mientras regresamos al modelo de instrucción en persona este año escolar, 2021-2022, después de las muchas transiciones del año pasado debido a COVID-19. Por favor comparta sus pensamientos mientras volvemos a la escuela a tiempo completo. Envíe su respuesta antes del 22 de Julio de 2021.

Hey Lead! Our library fundraiser is still ongoing and we need your help! We need 175 families to give $200 to help us meet our goal. Check out this video for more information. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U466Zbq264k You can give here. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=YFSXNURRWHDH8 Thank you for supporting Lead Academy!

Good Morning Lead Families, Uniform orders are here! Those families who ordered during our previous store opening have orders here at Lead Academy. Please stop by the front office Monday - Wednesday from 8am-3pm to pick up your order. If you have any questions, please call the office at 864-916-1459 Ext.1. TODAY is the FINAL opportunity to purchase uniforms for the upcoming school year. If you need to upgrade or purchase a new uniform, please click the link for all your Lead uniform needs. Uniforms are required for all students at lead academy. K5 – 4th grade students wear RED t-shirts each day and 5th – 8th grade students wear GRAY t-shirts each day. https://www.myleadacademy.com/page/2021-2022-school-uniform Uniforms will be delivered to the school and notification via our school app and FB will be sent when they are ready for pick-up.

Hey Lead Families, Our school uniform store has been extended until June 28th. This is the final opportunity to purchase uniforms for the upcoming school year. If you need to upgrade or purchase a new uniform, please click the link for all your Lead uniform needs. Uniforms are required for all students at lead academy. K5 – 4th grade students wear RED t-shirts each day and 5th – 8th grade students wear GRAY t-shirts each day. https://www.myleadacademy.com/page/2021-2022-school-uniform Uniforms will be delivered to the school and notification via our school app and FB will be sent when they are ready for pick-up.

Hey Lead Academy, Our school uniform store has been extended until June 28th. If you need to upgrade or purchase a new uniform for next school year, please click the link for all your Lead uniform needs. Uniforms are required for all students at lead academy. K5 – 4th grade students wear RED t-shirts each day and 5th – 8th grade students wear GRAY t-shirts each day. https://www.myleadacademy.com/page/2021-2022-school-uniform Uniforms will be delivered to the school and notification via our school app and FB will be sent when they are ready for pick-up.

Hey Lead Families, Please see the attached newsletter for updates and information for the end of the school year. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1310755/Newsletter_6_7.pdf

We have the books! Help us meet our fundraising goal to get our library furniture!! Click the link for more details. https://www.myleadacademy.com/page/library-fundraiser

The Lead Academy Board of Directors would like to congratulate and welcome two new board members for the 2021-22 school year. Courtney Burnett and Sunny Broadus received the two highest totals in our recent election and will now serve on our Board of Directors. We would like to thank all the families and staff members who took the time to vote in the election as well as all of the parents who were willing to serve on the Board of Directors. While we can only elect two new board members at this time, we encourage interested parents to apply for future spots that may become available.

Hey Lead Families, Please see the attached newsletter for updates and information for the end of the school year. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1296281/Newsletter_6_1.pdf

Hey Lead Families, Please see the attached newsletter for updates and information for the remaining weeks of the school year. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1279736/Lead_Academy_Public_Charter_School.pdf Also, check out our school library fundraiser and please share! https://www.myleadacademy.com/page/library-fundraiser

Just a reminder that board voting closes on May 20th. If you have not voted, please visit the front office to get a ballot and cast your vote. Each family gets one vote per student. Votes must be received or post marked by 4:00pm May 20th.

Good Afternoon Lead Families, Next week we will begin state testing for grades 3-8. Here are a few reminders: -Parents be sure students are well rested and receive a good breakfast each day. -Students that are testing, please remember to bring your chrome book and it is fully charged. -If you have chosen to opt out of testing, you will participate in virtual instruction from home each testing day. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Hey Lead Families Update on School Masks: DHEC has created an opt-out waiver for school masks. A link to the DHEC form allowing parents to opt-out of the Lead Academy mask policy will be posted on our website and attached here. The opt-out will take effect tomorrow if the signed/completed form is returned to school by students, dropped off in the front office by parents, or submitted to the principal electronically. Parents Concerned About Removal of Mask Mandate: Students whose families do not want their children to attend school due to these changes can choose to continue into the virtual instruction at this point. Parents can contact the front office to submit a request. Employees Because teachers and staff were in the original mask mandate that has now been rescinded, this new guidance applies to them as well. All staff who choose to opt out must sign the DHEC waiver for our records. https://scdhec.gov/sites/default/files/Library/D-4286.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2Ss9aYmWDbuCC8LTZKQsVf27I0QkZSsl4mDrZ6_S1tvFIUusCR7c6wr1w Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Hola familias de Lead Actualización sobre máscaras escolares: DHEC ha creado una forma de exclusión voluntaria para las máscaras escolares. Un enlace a la forma DHEC permitiendo a los padres de exclusión de la política de máscara de Lead Academia será publicada en nuestra página web y se adjunta aquí. La opción de exclusión tendrá efecto mañana si el formulario es entregado a la escuela por los estudiantes, dejado en la oficina por los padres, o enviado al director electrónicamente. Padres preocupados por el mandato de retirar la mascarilla: Los estudiantes cuyas familias no quieren que sus hijos asistan a la escuela debido a estos cambios pueden optar por continuar con la instrucción virtual en este momento. Los padres pueden comunicarse con la oficina para enviar una solicitud. Empleados Debido a que los maestros y el personal estaban en el mandato de máscara original que ahora ha sido rescindido, esta nueva guía también se aplica a ellos. Todo el personal que opte por no participar debe firmar la exención de DHEC para nuestros registros. https://scdhec.gov/sites/default/files/Library/D-4286.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2Ss9aYmWDbuCC8LTZKQsVf27I0QkZSsl4mDrZ6_S1tvFIUusCR7c6wr1w Hágame saber si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud.

Dear Lead Academy Families, The Governor issued an executive order late yesterday that directs DHEC and the State Department of Education to provide an opt-out form for parents who do not want their children to wear masks at schools. Neither DHEC nor the State Department of Education has provided an opt-out form or a timeline for implementation. As a result, students are still required by the State Department of Education to wear a facial covering on buses and when entering and leaving schools. Additionally, Lead Academy will continue to follow DHEC guidelines that call for facial coverings whenever six feet of social distance cannot be maintained. We will update you in the future if things change. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Estimadas familias de Lead Academy: El gobernador emitió una orden ejecutiva ayer por la noche que ordena a DHEC y al Departamento de Educación del Estado que proporcionen un formulario de exclusión voluntaria para los padres que no quieren que sus hijos usen máscaras en las escuelas. Ni DHEC ni el Departamento de Educación del Estado han proporcionado un formulario de exclusión voluntaria o un cronograma para la implementación. Como resultado, el Departamento de Educación del Estado todavía requiere que los estudiantes usen una cubierta facial en los autobuses y al entrar y salir de las escuelas. Lead Academy continuará siguiendo las reglas de DHEC que exigen cubrimientos faciales si no se pueda mantener una distancia social de seis (6) pies. Le informaremos si las cosas cambian. Porfavor hágame saber si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud.