LEAD Academy

This week's Table Talk is all about Serve Well! MLK said that "everyone can be great because everyone can serve". This week, we focus on finding the intersection of our talent, our interest, and a need in our community so that we can create opportunities in our lives and make a difference in our communities. We'd love to see some fo the action plans students come up with for how they can Serve Well. Email those to your teacher or to me (lscott@myleadacademy.com)! Here's the link to check out this week's Table Talk! https://www.myleadacademy.com/o/lead-academy/page/crew-table-talks

Dear parents, This week you will be receiving a progress report for your child. Our progress reports will look different than years past. Instead of receiving a letter or numerical grade, our vision is to give parents a more holistic view at student progress towards mastery of content. Included in each report, each student should have attached specific and meaningful comments from each teacher for both ELA and Math. These comments and reports should give you a better idea of where students are currently and a plan to help progress students towards mastery. Please let me know if you have any questions. At the end of the first nine weeks, you will receive a jump rope report and log in. Thanks, Curtis Baker Lead Academy Public Charter School, Principal Estimados padres, Esta semana, recibirá un informe de progreso de su hijo. Nuestros informes de progreso se verán diferentes a los de años anteriores. En lugar de recibir una calificación numérica o con letras, nuestra visión es brindar a los padres una visión más holística del progreso del estudiante hacia el dominio del contenido. Incluido en cada informe, cada estudiante debe haber adjuntado comentarios específicos y significativos de cada maestro tanto para ELA como para matemáticas. Estos comentarios e informes deberían darle una mejor idea de dónde se encuentran los estudiantes actualmente y un plan para ayudar a los estudiantes a progresar hacia el dominio. Al final de las primeras nueve semanas, recibirá un informe de JumpRope y como entrar a la pagina. No dude en ponerse en contacto conmigo si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud. Gracias, Curtis Baker Lead Academy Public Charter School, Principal

Just a reminder if you ordered to go meals for 10/5, you can pick those up today from 7:30-8:30 or 12-1:30 in the back of the school. Also, orders for 10/12 close today at noon. Use this link to order meals for 10/12 pickup: https://forms.gle/8obvDHon1mpHojsu5

We are excited to welcome 6th – 8th grade in-person students the week of 10/5. On each students first day, parents are welcome to park and walk their students into the front lobby and take a first day of school picture in front of the Lead Falcon Mural. Everyone must be temperature checked and wear a mask while maintaining social distance from other families. We will not be allowing any parents to go all the way to the classroom to keep germs away. Also, please make sure you bring a full water bottle and a mask to wear at times during the day when it is necessary. You may begin arriving at 7:10 and classes will begin at 7:50. We will dismiss at 2:15 each day. Estamos contentos de dar la bienvenida a los estudiantes de 6ta - 8vo grado en persona este la semana de 28 de septiembre. En el primer dia, los padres pueden estacionarse y acompañar a sus estudiantes a la entrada y tomar una foto de su primer día al frente del mural de la mascota de Lead. Les vamos a tomar la temperatura a todos y deben tener una máscara mientras se mantiene la distancia social de otras familias. No vamos a permitir que los padres vayan hasta el salón de clases. Además, asegúrese que su hijo/a tengan una botella de agua llena y una máscara para usar en los momentos del día cuando sea necesario. Pueden comenzar a llegar a las 7:10 y las clases comenzarán a las 7:50. Vamos a despedir a todos los estudiantes a las 2:15 todos los días.

For the first week back for the 5th grade problem solvers we took a look at what it would take to be a problem solver. The 5th graders identified perseverance as a key factor. To practice perseverance, students were tasked with building a tower out of just marshmallows and toothpicks. The task definitely required perseverance and they had fun too!

Last week, first grade learned about warm and cool colors. They printed warm or cool dots on paper, using the hallway as our art studio so we could spread out and make art in a new space. Then, they traced circles, cut them out, and created warm and cool dot collages. Even with COVID protocols, art can still be active and fun!

For those students that ordered to go meals for the week of October 5th, they will be able to pick up their weeks worth of school lunches from our school kitchen on Monday 10/5. Pick up times are 7:30-8:30am and 12-1:30 pm. Parents will be allowed to drive through the staff parking lot to the back side of the school where they will be directed for pick up. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Carlie Feno at cafeno@myleadacademy.com To order meals for 10/12 pickup, please use this form. (Meals must be ordered weekly so we know exactly how many meals to order) https://forms.gle/Wdd8H7jmBQ9ivAnh8

Para aquellos estudiantes que ordenaron comida para llevar para la semana del 5 de octubre, podrán recoger sus almuerzos escolares de la puerta de cocina de la escuela el lunes 5 de octubre. El horario de recogida es de 7:30-8:30 am y de 12-1:30 pm. A los padres se les permitirá conducir a la parte de atras través del estacionamiento de los maestros a donde se les indicará que los recojan. Si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud, comuníquese con Carlie Feno: cafeno@myleadacademy.com. Para pedir comida para la recojer el 12 de octubre, utilice este formulario. (Las comidas se deben pedir semanalmente para que sepamos exactamente cuántas comidas pedir) https://forms.gle/Wdd8H7jmBQ9ivAnh8

Aquí está el formulario para cambiar su elección entre híbrido y virtual durante las segundas 9 semanas a partir del 9 de noviembre que mencionamos en el video de hoy. El formulario debe llenarse no mas tarde del 19 de octubre, así que no se apresure a completarlo. Solo complete el formulario si desea CAMBIAR su elección. Si desea continuar como está ahora, eso ocurrirá automáticamente. https://forms.gle/F7JGe34DhAEztebV6

Here is the form to change your choice between hybrid and virtual for the second 9 weeks beginning November 9th we referenced in today's video. The form is not due until October 19th so no rush to complete the form. Only complete the form if you want to CHANGE your choice. If you want to continue as you are now, that will automatically occur. https://forms.gle/F7JGe34DhAEztebV6

We are one month into the school year so we wanted to share a quick update video with you. https://youtu.be/YJLAPZsFA5s

It's Tuesday! That means another Table Talk. This week we continue discussing another founding principle at Lead - Work Hard. This principle calls on us to put in the work in order to see the results we hope for. Working hard doesn’t mean doing things the most difficult way. It does mean that, as you confront challenges, you continue to push toward the goal. If we are to be leaders of our own learning, working hard is one key that will help us unlock our greatest potential. https://www.myleadacademy.com/o/lead-academy/page/crew-table-talks

Dear parents, A few reminders as we move into next week. • Morning arrival- We will introduce 4th and 5th grade students into the building. Our morning drop off routine will require us to be more efficient. • If possible, please have your students sit on the passenger side of the back seat to make drop off and pick up easier and safer. • If you need to walk your child in, please park in the parking lot to do so. Please do not park in the drop-off line. • You must have a pick up tag in afternoon. If you do not, you will have to park, go to the front office, and present your ID to obtain your child. Parents of 4th and 5th students will receive their tag after their student’s first day. Estimados padres/guardianes, Algunos recordatorios a medida que avanzamos hacia la próxima semana. • Llegada por la mañana- Estaremos agregando a los estudiantes de 4to y 5to tercer grado en el edificio. Nuestra rutina en la mañana requerirá que seamos más eficientes. • Si es posible, haga que sus estudiantes se sienten en el lado del pasajero del asiento trasero para que la transición sea más fácil y seguro. • Si necesita acompañar a su hijo, estacione en el estacionamiento para hacerlo. Por favor, no se estacione en la línea de carro. • No se permitirá que los padres acompañen a los estudiantes más allá de la entrada. • Si no lo trae, tendrá que estacionarse para ir a la oficina y presentar su identificación para obtener a su hijo/a. Los padres de los estudiantes de 4to y 5to recibirán su etiqueta después del primer día de su hijo.

We have modified our reopening guidelines and timeline to be able to begin bringing more grades onto campus in hybrid mode. 4th and 5th grade will join us next week (9/28) and 6th-8th grade will join us 10/5. Please view this link for full information and explanation along with bus route information: https://rb.gy/zl5tl2 Hemos modificado nuestras pautas de reapertura y el cronograma para poder comenzar a traer más estudiantes al campus en modo híbrido. Los grados 4 y 5 regresan la próxima semana (28 de sept) y los grados 6 al 8 regresan el 5 de octubre. Consulte este enlace para obtener detalles completos y una explicación junto con la información de la ruta del autobús: https://rb.gy/zl5tl2

Dear parents, A few reminders as we move into next week. • Morning arrival- We will introduce 4th and 5th grade students into the building. Our morning drop off routine will require us to be more efficient. • If possible, please have your students sit on the passenger side of the back seat to make drop off and pick up easier and safer. • If you need to walk your child in, please park in the parking lot to do so. Please do not park in the drop-off line. • You must have a pick up tag in afternoon. If you do not, you will have to park, go to the front office, and present your ID to obtain your child. Parents of 4th and 5th students will receive their tag after their student’s first day. Estimados padres/guardianes, Algunos recordatorios a medida que avanzamos hacia la próxima semana. • Llegada por la mañana- Estaremos agregando a los estudiantes de 4to y 5to tercer grado en el edificio. Nuestra rutina en la mañana requerirá que seamos más eficientes. • Si es posible, haga que sus estudiantes se sienten en el lado del pasajero del asiento trasero para que la transición sea más fácil y seguro. • Si necesita acompañar a su hijo, estacione en el estacionamiento para hacerlo. Por favor, no se estacione en la línea de carro. • No se permitirá que los padres acompañen a los estudiantes más allá de la entrada. • Si no lo trae, tendrá que estacionarse para ir a la oficina y presentar su identificación para obtener a su hijo/a. Los padres de los estudiantes de 4to y 5to recibirán su etiqueta después del primer día de su hijo.

Each year, our district spends time with our elected officials advocating for increased funding and opportunities for charter schools like ours. They would love to hear from you around why you chose a charter school and why you feel they are important. If you have time and want to help us as we continue to advocate for charters, complete the linked survey. Results will go straight to our district and then shared with our elected officials. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfO_FpqY0fIeXuBweHWRwLb875aryBwDOlIy-my9Log6t09dw/viewform?usp=sf_link

This week's Table Talk is all about our founding principle Be Nice. Do you think it's important for leaders to "be nice"? Let's Talk! https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/927967/Lead_Academy_Table_Talk_-_WK_3_-_Be_Nice.pdf

Nos complace comenzar a ofrecer comidas para llevar semanalmente para estudiantes virtuales e híbridos a partir del 5 de octubre. Los estudiantes que se inscriban recibirán un paquete de comida de 3 o 5 días que incluye desayuno y almuerzo, dependiendo de cuántos días de asistencia en persona estén inscritos. Para reservar un paquete de comida, complete este formulario antes del 28 de septiembre a las 12:00 pm. Si no completa el formulario, las comidas no estarán disponibles para usted. Si tiene problemas para completar el formulario o tiene preguntas, por favor llame a la Sra. Feno al 864-465-4025. https://forms.gle/jaCJcSC9MmE3ZWzy5

We are pleased to begin offering weekly to go meal pickups for virtual and hybrid students beginning 10/5. Students who sign up will receive either a 3 day or 5 day meal pack including both breakfast and lunch depending on how many days of in person attendance they are signed up for. To reserve a meal pack, please complete this form by 9/28 12:00pm. If you do not complete the form, meals will not be available for you. If you have trouble completing the form or have questions, please call Mrs. Feno at 864-465-4025. https://forms.gle/jaCJcSC9MmE3ZWzy5

We have modified our reopening guidelines and timeline to be able to begin bringing more grades onto campus in hybrid mode. 4th and 5th grade will join us next week (9/28) and 6th-8th grade will join us 10/5. Please view this link for full information and explanation along with bus route information: https://rb.gy/zl5tl2 Hemos modificado nuestras pautas de reapertura y el cronograma para poder comenzar a traer más estudiantes al campus en modo híbrido. Los grados 4 y 5 regresan la próxima semana (28 de sept) y los grados 6 al 8 regresan el 5 de octubre. Consulte este enlace para obtener detalles completos y una explicación junto con la información de la ruta del autobús: https://rb.gy/zl5tl2