LEAD Academy

It is now time to elect two new board members for 21-22. Board Ballots will be sent home tomorrow for each family to vote. Each family receives one vote per student. If you are a fully virtual family and do not receive a printed ballot, please stop by the front office to retrieve a paper ballot to cast your vote. Thanks!

almost 5 years ago, Chase Willingham

To explore and study more about success, 5th graders were able to visit the karate school of Marty Knight. Mr. Knight has been a mentor to Mr. Lindley throughout his life and taught students some of the same valuable lessons today. Students were able to learn more about his history, challenges, triumphs, self defense, etc.

almost 5 years ago, Lead Academy

If you'd like to donate to one of our teacher's Donor Choose projects, here are the links. Any donations made TODAY will be matched at 50%. Ms. Black: https://www.donorschoose.org/.../creating-cozy.../5532146 Ms. Schneider: https://www.donorschoose.org/.../flexible-seating.../5526103 Mrs. Gajoch: https://www.donorschoose.org/.../school-supplies.../5536369 Ms. Stanbro: https://www.donorschoose.org/.../collaboration.../5532613

almost 5 years ago, Lead Academy

Here are two of our teacher's Donor Choose projects. Click the links to read more about their projects. Ms. Black's Creating Cozy, Comfy Reading Corners https://www.donorschoose.org/project/creating-cozy-comfy-reading-corners/5532146/ Ms. Schneider's Flexible Seating for a Deserving Classroom https://www.donorschoose.org/project/flexible-seating-for-a-deserving-classro/5526103

almost 5 years ago, Lead Academy

Thanks for all the love you have shown to our teachers! Through the generous donations to our last Donor's Choose Project, we were able to get some really nice new books for our Kindergarten students. We have a bunch more projects we are about to post. If you donate on Tuesday of next week, there is a 50% match in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week. We are excited about what our teachers are coming up with to jazz up next school year for our students.

almost 5 years ago, Lead Academy

Dear Lead Family, As this year comes to a close, we wanted to communicate a few changes to the attendance structure for next year. We know that these decisions have a great impact on the day-to-day lives of our families. For that reason, we wanted to communicate these changes. Those changes are outlined here and are explained in greater detail below: Lead will return to a normal attendance model for next year with students in the building. There will be no virtual option The school day will begin at 7:45am and end at 3:15pm Attendance Model Beginning on August 16, 2021, our first day of classes for students, all Lead students will be in the building for complete in-person instruction five days a week. As we found this year, changes are likely to take place depending on recommendations and legal requirements. Although we will always comply with those regulations, we plan for next year to return to some form of normalcy, at least in our attendance model. No Virtual Option We have been extremely proud of the virtual experience that we were able to provide to our students during the current year. We received lots of positive feedback and support and were overjoyed by our amazing teaching staff’s ability to continue to create a sense of community and crew while on a computer screen. Unfortunately, with a return to a normal attendance model, we won’t have the resources needed to continue to provide the virtual option with the quality that we were able to this year. For this reason and in service to our students, we will bring the virtual option to an end at the end of the school year. The School Day As we return to a normal attendance model, we will also return to a full day of instruction. During the hybrid models, we shortened the day to make other accommodations. Those accommodations will no longer be needed once we’re all back to a normal schedule. Because of a few other academic and cultural implications, our school day will now begin at 7:45am and dismissal will begin at 3:15pm. Please communicate any questions that you may have. As always, we appreciate all of the support that we’ve felt during this challenging year. We hope that as we return to normalcy in some areas, we are able to continue to build learners and leaders dedicated to creating change in their communities. Estimada familia de LEAD: A medida que este año llega a su fin, queríamos comunicar algunos cambios en la estructura de asistencia para el próximo año. Sabemos que estas decisiones tienen un gran impacto en la vida de nuestras familias. Por esa razón, queríamos comunicar estos cambios. Estos cambios se describen aquí y se explican con mayor detalle a continuación: Lead regresará a un modelo de asistencia normal para el próximo año con los estudiantes en el edificio. No habrá opción virtual El día escolar comenzará a las 7:45 am y terminará a las 3:15 pm Modelo de asistencia A partir del 16 de agosto de 2021, nuestro primer día de clases para los estudiantes, todos los estudiantes líderes estarán en el edificio para recibir instrucción completa en persona cinco días a la semana. Como descubrimos este año, es probable que se produzcan cambios en función de las recomendaciones y los requisitos legales. Aunque siempre cumpliremos con esas regulaciones, planeamos para el próximo año volver a alguna forma de normalidad, al menos en nuestro modelo de asistencia. Sin opción virtual Estamos extremadamente orgullosos de la experiencia virtual que pudimos brindar a nuestros estudiantes durante el año en curso. Recibimos muchos comentarios positivos y apoyo, y nos alegró mucho la increíble capacidad de nuestro personal docente para continuar creando un sentido de comunidad y equipo mientras estamos en una pantalla de computadora. Desafortunadamente, con el regreso a un modelo de asistencia normal, no tendremos los recursos necesarios para continuar brindando la opción virtual con la calidad que pudimos brindar este año. Por ello y al servicio de nuestros alumnos, finalizaremos la opción virtual al final del curso escolar. El día de escuela Al regresar a un modelo de asistencia normal, también regresaremos a un día completo de instrucción. Durante los modelos híbridos, acortamos el día para hacer otras adaptaciones. Esas adaptaciones ya no serán necesarias una vez que todos volvamos a un horario normal. Debido a algunas otras implicaciones académicas y culturales, nuestro día escolar ahora comenzará a las 7:45 am y la salida comenzará a las 3:15 pm. Por favor comunique cualquier pregunta que pueda tener. Como siempre, agradecemos todo el apoyo que hemos sentido durante este año desafiante. Esperamos que a medida que regresemos a la normalidad en algunas áreas, podamos continuar formando aprendices y líderes dedicados a generar cambios en sus comunidades.

almost 5 years ago, Curtis Baker

Parents, just a reminder to please fill out this survey as soon as possible if you have not already for all students in grades 3-8. Padres, solo un recordatorio para que completen esta encuesta lo antes posible si aún no lo ha hecho para todos los estudiantes en los grados 3-8. https://forms.gle/g9VsskUq8wUAbrnR6

almost 5 years ago, Chase Willingham

Good evening Lead Families, I hope everyone enjoyed the weekend. Here are a few updates as we enter the coming week. -Students in all grades will begin the five-day schedule Monday, May 3rd. -Students who signed up through our virtual/hybrid waitlist will begin in-person instruction five days a week on Monday, May 3rd. -Our virtual option will remain in place for virtual students until the end of the school year. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Thanks,

almost 5 years ago, Curtis Baker

Buenos Dias padres, Gracias por su paciencia mientras nos preparamos para cumplir con la nueva legislación. Aquí hay algunas actualizaciones: -Los grados 3, 6, 7 y 8 pasarán a nuestro horario de 5 días a la semana, incluidos los miércoles. Este cambio comenzará el lunes, 3 de Mayo. -Los estudiantes que solicitaron estar en persona 5 días a la semana a través de nuestra lista de espera comenzarán el lunes 3 de mayo. -Nuestra instrucción virtual seguirá vigente hasta el final de este año escolar. Las familias que son completamente virtuales todavía tendrán esa opción hasta el final del año escolar actual. Gracias por su continuo apoyo mientras continuamos haciendo todo lo que está bajo nuestro control para brindar el mejor ambiente posible para el aprendizaje de los estudiantes.

almost 5 years ago, Curtis Baker

Good Morning Parents, Thank you for your patience as we have been making preparations to comply with the new legislation. Here are a few updates: -Grades 3, 6, 7, and 8 will move to our 5 day a week schedule including Wednesdays. This change will begin Monday, May 3rd. -Students who requested to be in-person 5 days a week through our waitlist will begin on Monday, May 3rd. -Our virtual instruction will still be in place until the end of this school year. Families who are fully virtual will still have that option until the end of the current school year. Thank you for your continued support as we continue to do everything in our control to provide the best possible environment for student learning.

almost 5 years ago, Curtis Baker

almost 5 years ago, Chase Willingham

Padres, gracias por ser pacientes y flexibles durante este ultimo año. Nos acercamos rápidamente al final del año, lo que significa pruebas estatales para los grados 3-8. Este año, el estado está permitiendo a los padres optar por no participar en la prueba si no quieren que su estudiante tome la prueba debido al covid-19. Lo que necesito es que el 100% de las familias llenen el formulario vinculado a continuación lo antes posible. Esto nos ayudará a planificar y anticipar cuántos estudiantes estarán evaluando. Cualquier pregunta puede dirigirse al Sr. Willingham. https://forms.gle/6TB27G9DjQwiK9WMA

almost 5 years ago, Chase Willingham

Parents, thank you for being patient and flexible during this challenging past year. We are quickly approaching the end of the year which means state testing for grades 3-8. This year, the state is allowing parents to opt out of testing if they do not want their student to take the test due to covid-19. What I need is for 100% of families to please fill out the form linked below as soon as possible. This will help us plan and anticipate how many students will be testing. Any questions can be directed to Mr. Willingham. https://forms.gle/6TB27G9DjQwiK9WMA

almost 5 years ago, Chase Willingham

Hey Lead, I hope everyone is having a restful weekend. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, all students will remain on their current attendance plans. As we work to comply with this legislation, please look for communication this week as we begin phasing students that are currently on our in-person waiting list into the building later in the week. We will then phase students on the hybrid, two day per week schedule to a five day per week schedule. Our virtual option will still be in place through the end of this school year. We will continue to use our virtual waiting list for in-person requests. If you are fully virtual and would like to be in-person, please fill out this form by April 28. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1LI-RCLXHsRyAC8FQaAoBz2gya-kGAi8RZ3TrTsXo380/edit Thank you for your continued support as we continue to do everything in our control to provide the best possible environment for student learning.

almost 5 years ago, Curtis Baker

Dear Lead Family, This has been a year filled with changes. As we bring the year to a close, there are more changes on the horizon. Before diving into the changes, we want to express our appreciation once again for the flexibility, trust, and grace that has been extended in many ways over the last year. This was yet another example of what makes Lead special. We are crew. As some of you may know, Governor McMaster just signed legislation that requires schools to offer specific attendance options. As we work to comply with this legislation, please look for communication next week as we begin phasing students that are currently on our in-person waiting list into the building. We will then phase students on the hybrid, two day per week schedule to a five day per week schedule. These transitions will be communicated during the week of April 26th-30th. Our virtual option will still be in place through the end of this school year. Unfortunately, we will not have that flexibility as we enter next year and our virtual option will not be available for the 2021-2022 school year. More information about next year will be available soon. We will continue to use our virtual waiting list for in-person requests. If you are fully virtual and would like to be in-person, please fill out this form by April 28. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1LI-RCLXHsRyAC8FQaAoBz2gya-kGAi8RZ3TrTsXo380/edit Even with the current changes, Lead Academy is committed to keeping all staff, family, and student safety as our top priority. We will continue to do everything in our control to provide the best possible environment for student learning. Thank you for your continued support. We hope to close this year in an EPIC way. Estimada familia de LEAD : Este ha sido un año lleno de cambios. A medida que cerramos el año, hay más cambios en el horizonte. Antes de sumergirnos en los cambios, queremos expresar nuestro agradecimiento una vez más por la flexibilidad, la confianza y la gracia que se han extendido de muchas maneras durante el último año. Este fue otro ejemplo más de lo que hace que Lead sea especial. Somos tripulación. Como algunos de ustedes sabrán, el gobernador McMaster acaba de firmar una legislación que requiere que las escuelas ofrezcan opciones específicas de asistencia. Mientras trabajamos para cumplir con esta legislación, nos comunicaremos la próxima semana cuando comencemos a añadir grados a los estudiantes que se encuentran actualmente en nuestra lista de espera en persona en el edificio. Luego, colocaremos a los estudiantes en el horario híbrido de dos (2) días a la semana a un horario de cinco (5) días a la semana. Estas transiciones se comunicarán durante la semana del 26 de Abril al 30 de Abril. Nuestra opción virtual seguirá vigente hasta el final de este año escolar. Desafortunadamente, no tendremos esa flexibilidad el próximo año y nuestra opción virtual no estará disponible para el año escolar 2021-2022. Más información sobre el próximo año estará disponible pronto. Continuaremos usando nuestra lista de espera virtual para solicitudes en persona. Si es completamente virtual y desea estar en persona, complete este formulario antes del 28 de Abril. Https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1LI-RCLXHsRyAC8FQaAoBz2gya-kGAi8RZ3TrTsXo380/edit Incluso con los cambios actuales, Lead Academy se compromete a mantener la seguridad de todo el personal, la familia y los estudiantes como nuestra principal prioridad. Continuaremos haciendo todo lo que esté en nuestro control para proporcionar el mejor entorno posible para el aprendizaje de los estudiantes. Gracias por su continuo apoyo. Esperamos cerrar este año de una manera EPIC.

almost 5 years ago, Curtis Baker

We would appreciate anyone who is able to support Ms. Schneider's donor's choose for a great Kindergarten project. https://www.donorschoose.org/project/diverse-books-for-a-diverse-community-of/5490376/?utm_source=dc&utm_medium=sendFriend&utm_campaign=tpc_complete&utm_term=teacher_5520358&rf=sendFriend-dc-2021-04-tpc_complete-teacher_5520358&challengeid=21212882

almost 5 years ago, Chase Willingham

Our uniform store is open now through May 10th. Uniforms will be delivered to the school in June and notification via our school app and FB will be sent when they are ready for pick-up La tienda de uniformes está abierta hasta el 10 de mayo. Los uniformes llegarán en junio y un mensaje se mandará en la aplicación de la escuela y en facebook cuando estén listos para recoger https://www.myleadacademy.com/page/2021-2022-school-year

almost 5 years ago, Lead Academy

Ms. Schneider’s virtual kindergarten students enjoyed learning about living and nonliving things at Conestee Park!

almost 5 years ago, Lead Academy

8th grade looks forward to beautifying our front entrance! As part of their study of plants they visited our neighbor Martin Garden Center and learned all about perennials, annuals, evergreens, and deciduous plants. Students learned that a well-planned planter has 3 elements: a "thriller", a "filler", and a "spiller". We look forward to the results of their work and knowledge.

almost 5 years ago, Lead Academy