LEAD Academy

Good Morning Parents, This is a reminder that this Friday October, 23 is a Professional Development day. There will be no school for students. Thanks Buenos días Padres, Este es un recordatorio de que este viernes 23 de octubre es un día de desarrollo profesional. No habrá escuela para estudiantes. Gracias

Kindergarten creating art today in the style of Piet Mondrian.

Dear Parents/Guardians: This past Sunday, 10/11/2020, we were informed two sibling students were exposed to a family member that tested positive for COVID 19 in grades 1 and 5. Through contact tracing, we confirmed that 3 teachers within those grades were in close contact with the exposed students. It has been confirmed that the 5th grade student tested positive for COVID-19. Out of an abundance of caution, 1st grade students are included in the 14-day quarantine. Lead Academy took proactive measures and excluded the exposed faculty and both grades levels of students before an official confirmation of a positive case was provided. Lead Academy not only has the task of providing our students with a high quality education, but have also been deemed the task of keeping our students, faculty, staff, and families safe during a pandemic. During this process we have become more knowledgeable in improving our systems and procedures in the building, and also how to communicate to families in a timely manner. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we strive to keep all stakeholders safe. Students in grades 1 and 5, and siblings of these students, will return to in-person instruction on Monday October 26, 2020, which will complete a 14-day quarantine window. We continue to encourage all parents to temperature scan and monitor students closely for any sign of potential illness. Students should remain at home if they are exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19 including fever, new or persistent cough, headache, loss of taste or smell, fatigue and/or stomach issues (diarrhea). If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at cubaker@myleadacademy.com or Carlie Feno at cafeno@myleadacademy.com Thank you

Estimados padres / guardianes: El domingo pasado, 11 de octubre, nos informamos que dos hermanos estudiantes en grados 1 y 5 estuvieron expuestos a un miembro de la familia que dio positivo en COVID 19. Podimos confirmar que 3 maestros dentro de esos grados estaban en contacto cercano con los estudiantes expuestos. Se ha confirmado que el estudiante de quinto grado dio positivo de COVID-19. Por precaución, los estudiantes de primer grado están incluidos en la cuarentena de 14 días. Lead Academy tomó medidas proactivas y excluyó a la facultad expuesta y a los estudiantes de ambos niveles antes de que se proporcionara una confirmación oficial de un caso positivo. Lead Academy no solo tiene la tarea de proporcionar a nuestros estudiantes una educación de alta calidad, sino que también se ha considerado la tarea de mantener seguros a nuestros estudiantes, profesores, personal y familias durante una pandemia. Durante este proceso, hemos adquirido más conocimientos sobre cómo mejorar nuestros sistemas y procedimientos en el edificio, y también cómo comunicarnos con las familias de manera oportuna. Agradecemos su paciencia y comprensión mientras nos esforzamos por mantener seguros a todos los interesados. Los estudiantes en los grados 1 y 5, y los hermanos de estos estudiantes, regresarán a la instrucción en persona el lunes 26 de octubre de 2020, que completará un período de cuarentena de 14 días. Continuamos animando a todos los padres a escanear la temperatura y monitorear a los estudiantes de cerca para detectar cualquier signo de enfermedad potencial. Los estudiantes deben permanecer en casa si presentan algún síntoma de COVID-19, incluyendo fiebre, tos nueva o persistente, dolor de cabeza, pérdida del gusto u olfato, fatiga y / o problemas estomacales (diarrea). Si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud, no dude en comunicarse conmigo en cubaker@myleadacademy.com o con Carlie Feno en cafeno@myleadacademy.com Gracias

The form to change your hybrid vs. virtual selection for second 9 weeks is due October 19th.. 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

Charter High School Enrollment Information for 2021 - 2022 If you are interested in your child attending a Charter High School, please click the link below regarding lottery registration dates for 2021 - 2022. Please note that each charter school has their own system and dates. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/960596/Charter_High_School_Enrollement_for_2021_-_2022__2_.pdf

High School Enrollment for 2021 - 2022 If you are interested in your child attending a Greenville County High School, click the link below for information regarding open enrollment for 2021 - 2022. Lead Academy is not a Greenville County School therefore parents will need to enroll their child at the school they are zoned for, apply for special permission if you would like your child to attend a different school, or apply for a magnet program. Keep in mind applying for special permission and applying for a magnet program are two different things. Applications for both of these options open in November. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/960422/High_School_Enrollment_for_2021_-_2022.pdf We will send information about charter high school options in the near future.

Check out this overview of literacy instruction in Grades K5-2 at Lead Academy. https://youtu.be/aPvpvcrU7CE

8th Grade spent time simulating the difficult task of extracting a fossil from the Earth (using a chocolate chip-M&M cookie!). They used a variety of tools, and counted the number of whole "fossils" and fragmented "fossils". At the end, we discussed the importance (and difficulty) of being careful as to not damage the fossils so that they can be fully studied.

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!

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

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

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