IMPORTANT SCAM EMAIL WARNING

As always, it is our desire to ensure the safety of students at our IES Schools. Thankfully, we’ve not received reports of students at any of our schools being the victim of this scam, but absolutely wanted to share in the hopes of you having age-appropriate conversations with your child(ren) around online safety.

Recent reports have been made in neighboring districts regarding cybercriminals targeting primarily male teens through Google Meet invitations. The predator has been posing as a young person interested in forming a friendship or romantic connection, engages with the targeted teen in an online relationship, eventually manipulating them to exchange sexual texts and pictures. The teen will then be told that this content will be posted on the internet if they do not send a large sum of money to an account via Western Union or PayPal. If the teen says no, the threats escalate. The exact details of the scam vary case-by-case.

It’s important that students keep in mind they should:

  • never enter a Google Meet or Zoom invite from someone they do not know.
  • never expose themselves for any reason on camera.
  • report any suspicious email or link to a parent, teacher or trusted adult right away.

If your child becomes a victim of this scam, it is important they understand they are a victim and should not feel shame. Do not comply with the request, stop all communication with the predator, and contact local law enforcement.

Below are a few resources available to families:

DAY CARE STAFF NEEDED – JOB POSTING

We are looking for someone to join Innocademy Zeeland Campus Daycare Team.  This position would work 8:30 – 4:30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays (there may be opportunity to sub on other days on an as-needed basis).  Generally speaking, the staff daycare is open on days school is in session (both virtual and in-person days) as well as staff Professional Development days.  The Daycare team provides care to our staff’s children.  The kids range from 12 weeks old to 5 years old.  Providing a nurturing environment for these little ones while mom/dad is working is the key to this role.  Responsibilities include caring for kids, feeding them, bringing them outside for playtime, etc.

Please email Sara in Human Resources if you are interested in more information on this position – her email is sara.vereeke@innocademy.com

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18TH – SPECIAL LESSON PLAN

In keeping with the traditions of in-person learning, we are spending next Friday as a day to spread holiday cheer and stewardship! Your student will have an assignment to complete in See Saw or Google Classroom, but it will look very different than a normal remote learning day. In addition, we would love to see the kiddos before break, so please plan to drive to our bus stops for a holiday greeting.

SPIRIT WEEK – DECEMBER 14th – 18th

Next week we want to spread some holiday cheer in our zoom live lessons by having kids dress up. See the graphic below for details on how to dress each day. We can’t wait to see all of the creative outfits you show up in!

Image may contain: text that says 'Festive Days December 14-18 Monday: School Spirit--Wear your favorite Innocademy Shirt or wear our school colors: orange, green, blue! Tuesday: Winter Wonderland--Dress like a snowman/woman and wear all white! Wednesday: Shiny and your favorite sparkly or bright holiday clothing! Thursday: Cozy Up and Read--Wear your PJ's or comfy clothes! Friday: Holidau Sweater--Wear your favorite holiday sweater!'

MY COVID-19 RISK

As we think about Christmas Break and the upcoming holidays, this chart may helpful in assessing the Covid-19 risks associated with different activities.

NOTES FROM MS. KRISTIN, INNOCADEMY SOCIAL WORKER

Self-Care Video Series for Parents

Feeling stressed? Take a few minutes for yourself this winter. Visit Committee for Children’s YouTube channel Monday 12/7 – Monday 1/25 for a short video about mental health, presented by a licensed clinical psychologist. The weekly self-care videos will also include a daily practice grounded in research and SEL. These Winter Well-Being videos are created especially for parents. Share them with your student

ABSENT FROM A SCHEDULED ZOOM MEETING?

Just as if your child were attending in person learning, attendance is taken twice each day. The attendance is recorded each day during Zoom meetings with teachers. We must report his is information to the State of Michigan. If your child will be absent from one of those meetings, please email us at iac-attendance@innocademy.com.

COVID POSITIVE DIAGNOSIS?

In the event your child receives a positive COVID diagnosis, please make sure to contact us, immediately. We must continue to update the COVID transparency page on our website and be able to work with the health department in their contact tracing efforts.

LEARNING FROM HOME WEBPAGE

Please continue to check the LEARNING FROM HOME WEBPAGE for current schedules and recorded lessons.

BREAKFAST and LUNCH PICK UP

During remote learning, families can pick up a week’s worth of breakfast and lunch for their children at the front of the Fennville Elementary School from 4:00 – 5:00 every Thursday.

PLEASE NOTE: During break, food can be picked up on Tuesday, December 22 and 29, from 4:00 – 5:00 at the Fennville Elementary School.

MIFI AVAILABILITY

The Fennville District Library has mifis available to checkout on a weekly basis. (The checkout duration can be extended.) All you need is a library card. If you don’t have a library card, they will be happy to help you get one. Please let Marty know if you need any help with contacting the library. In addition, internet access can be accessed in our school parking lot. Please reach out to Marty for the password if you’re interested in using it.

FEEDING AMERICA MOBILE FOOD DISTRIBUTION

Mark your calendar and share these dates with friends and neighbors! Feeding America Mobile Food Distribution takes place in the Roosevelt Elementary of Zeeland Public Schools in the west parking lot. This is a drive-thru, no contact distribution. All are welcome. No income guidelines or proof of residency required. Questions can be emailed to  lkamer@zps.org.

The event runs 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm on:

  • January 12
  • February 16
  • March 9
  • April 13

Bittersweet Ski Passes – Virtual and In Person Learners Can Both Take Part!

We are again offering Bittersweet Ski Passes for students (7 + years) and their families (extended families, too!) through Innocademy and iCademy Global.

Ski passes are a great opportunity for folks to purchase a pass ($22) that acts as a coupon throughout the season, reducing the prices on lift tickets, helmets, and rentals. The pass can be used, repeatedly, at any time throughout the ski season (please read the restrictions on timeframe and days), by the pass holder! ANYONE can be part of the ski club…student, parent, family friend. 
​If you are interested, please… 

  1. Read through the attached information – INCLUDING COVID 19 policies
  2. Fill out the attached form for student and/or adult
  3. Secure in an envelope with payment (checks payable to BITTERSWEET SKI RESORT
  4. Label envelope: BITTERSWEET SKI PASSES – LEISA LOBBEZOO 
  5. Return to campus. If you would like to mail the forms and payment via US mail, that is great, too! Please use the information, below:

Leisa Lobbezoo iCademy Global, 8485 Homestead Drive, Zeeland, MI 49464
Once we receive the application and payment, there is usually about a 14 school day turn around for your information to be processed at Bittersweet and passes to be issued so please plan ahead. =)

Just in case you were wondering, “Hmmm…what does Bittersweet usually charge for lift tickets and rentals?”

WITHOUT SKI CLUB PASSES

Adult/Student

$32-$57 lift ticket

$30-$35 rentals

$10 helmet rental

WITH SKI CLUB PASSES ($22 each pass – every skier must have one to receive the discounts.)

Adult (anyone not still in high school)

$26 lift ticket

$26 Rentals

$10 helmet

Student (7 years old and older)

$22 lift ticket

$22 rentals

$10 helmet rental 

+ 2 FREE Lessons or NASTAR run

SCHOOL-WIDE TITLE

Every year we have an open house or curriculum night where, among other things, we explain how our Title I funds are spent and what it means to be a School-Wide Title school. Because we are unable to meet in person, please CLICK HERE to view a short presentation on Title I. Let Marty know if you have any questions.

FREE COMMUNITY COVID-19 TESTING EVENTS IN ALLEGAN COUNTY

FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE

Please see below to access the Family Resource Guide: Innocademy Allegan Campus Family Resource Guide 20-21Download

2020-2021 SCHOOL CALENDAR

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