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
¡Buenas noticias! Estamos aprobados de parte del USDA para poder proporcionar desayuno y almuerzo gratis a todos los estudiantes sin importar el estatus hasta el 31/12/20. Esto significa que todos pueden comer gratis en cualquier momento que quieran hasta entonces, no se requiere dinero para el desayuno o almuerzo. Esto comienza inmediatamente. Además, compartimos una encuesta hace un tiempo de comida para llevar para estudiantes virtuales o en casa pero solo recibimos un par de respuestas. Estamos compatiendo la encuesta otra vez y si tenemos suficiente interés, comunicaremos detalles sobre un plan de recogida en una semana o dos. Por favor complete la encuesta si está interesado antes del miércoles 23 de septiembre. https://forms.gle/83NnJh1y6NQyDCTu6
Great News! We have received a USDA waiver to be able to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students regardless of lunch status until 12/31/20. This means everyone can eat free any time they want until then, no lunch money required. This goes into effect immediately. Also, we shared a to go meal survey for virtual or at home students a while back and only received a couple of responses so we are re-sharing that now. If we have enough interest, we will communicate details on a meal pickup plan in a week or two. Please fill out the survey if you are interested by Wednesday 9/23. https://forms.gle/83NnJh1y6NQyDCTu6
This week's Table Talk is now available. Click the link below and start talking!
https://www.myleadacademy.com/o/lead-academy/page/crew-table-talks
Desafortunadamente, el condado de Greenville fue etiquetado con casos de COVID alto hoy por dos semanas consecutiva. Debido a esto, estamos poniendo en pausa nuestros planes de traer Grados 4-8 a la escuela la próxima semana. Kinder y primer grado continuará asistiendo en el Plan 4 y segundo y tercer grado continuará asistiendo en el Plan 2 la próxima semana tal como lo hicieron esta semana. Los grados 4-8 seguirán siendo 100% virtuales hasta nuevo aviso cuando disminuyan los casos. Comunicaremos los próximos pasos de nuestro plan el próximo lunes después de que salgan los numeros nuevos. Esta decisión está de acuerdo con nuestro plan de reapertura aprobado y en el mejor interés de la salud y seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/918293/9-14-20_Updated_Reopening_Timeline.pdf
Unfortunately, Greenville County was labeled with a COVID spread rate of high today for the second week in a row. Due to this, we are putting our plans to bring 4-8 grades on campus next week on pause. K/1 will continue to attend on Plan 4 and 2/3 will continue to attend on Plan 2 next week just like they did this week. Grades 4-8 will remain 100% virtual until further notice when spread rates decline. We will communicate the next steps of our plan next Monday after those ratings come out. This decision is in accordance with our approved reopening plan and in the best interest of the health and safety of our students and staff. View the updated timeline here:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/918293/9-14-20_Updated_Reopening_Timeline.pdf
We are excited to welcome 2nd and 3rd grade in-person students the week of 9/14. On Monday and Thursday, 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 2do y 3er grado en persona este la semana de 14 de septiembre. El Lunes Y Jueves, 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.
It is so amazing to have smiling kids back in the building to add some life and noise back to our days. Things do not look exactly “normal” but everyone is making the best of it.
Estamos contentos de dar la bienvenida a los estudiantes de K5 y 1er grado en persona este jueves 10 y viernes 11 de septiembre. El jueves, 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.
We are excited to welcome K5 and 1st grade in-person students this Thursday (9/10) and Friday (9/11). On Thursday, 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.
Si ordenó uniformes en el último pedido, están disponibles para recogerlos en la oficina de 8 a 4 todos los días.
If you ordered uniforms in the last uniform order window, they are available for pickup in the front office from 8-4 each day.
This week, we are rolling out our first Tuesday Table Talk. Table Talks are meant to build better connections between the work we're doing at school as developing leaders and ways to continue that growth at home with a student's support system. Visit our new Crew table talks page to view this week's document: https://www.myleadacademy.com/o/lead-academy/page/crew-table-talks
Did you order a 2019-2020 school yearbook online?
You can pick it up in the lobby of the school TODAY - Tuesday, September 8th from 9:00am-11:00am or from 2:00pm to 6:00pm.
If you want to buy a yearbook, we have a few available to buy at that time also.
Hardcover - $25
Softcover - $20
Did you order a 2019-2020 school yearbook online?
You can pick it up in the lobby of the school on Tuesday, September 8th from 9:00am-11:00am or from 2:00pm to 6:00pm.
If you want to buy a yearbook, we have a few available to buy at that time also.
Hardcover - $25
Softcover - $20
Wondering about what Lead Academy believes about grading and how we grade? Watch part 1 of a series of videos on grading. https://youtu.be/uqWcdzPGGzQ
Some of our kindergarten kids participated in their first field work of the year. Experts from Conestee Park came to teach us about how to care for trees so that we could help mulch some school trees. They also had the chance to get to know one another in crew activities and play some math games. What a great start to the school year! Shout out to Ms. Schneider and our friends at Conestee Park for organizing!
1 down, 179 to go. Thank you so much for all your patience and hard work today to kick off virtual learning. There were some hiccups that will slowly work their way out but, overall, it was a great day 1. We look forward to getting back at it tomorrow. Also, Greenville County spread rate was labeled as medium again today so we will continue to plan to follow our updated reopening timeline found here: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/883375/8-26_Updated_Reopening_Timeline.pdf
Are you ready for Monday? Use this Ready for Monday checklist to find out:
1. Have you joined your student(s) class class dojo accounts?
2. Has your child logged into their new chromebook?
3. Has your child joined all of their google classroom classes including their elective classes?
4. Do you have an alarm set so you are up and awake and ready to learn before 8:00?
5. Have you watched your teachers' Virtual meet the teacher nearpod?
If you need access to Class Dojo and Google Classroom codes, those can be found at the top of our Covid Central page: https://www.myleadacademy.com/o/lead-academy/page/covid-19-central
