THIS WEEK AT IAC…
Ms. Jessica’s friends celebrated Christmas on Friday as a compliment party. Gingerbread houses are a kindergarten favorite! Since we were remote around Christmas time, we wanted to make sure the kindergarteners had the opportunity to make Gingerbread houses this year, even if it meant celebrating Christmas in April!
PRESCHOOL SURVEY
We are exploring the possibility of starting a preschool for the 2021-2022 school year and would like to hear from you as we continue looking into this. Please complete the survey by clicking HERE.
PARENT VOLUNTEERS
If you are interested in helping monitor the playground during recess and are fully vaccinated, please let Marty know and he will help coordinate it with you. Recess takes place after lunch from 12:20 to 12:45. Thank you for considering!
SCHOLASTIC FUNDRAISER
Ms. Tara is raising money to provide students with Scholastic books and teaching resources. You can learn more about this campaign and contribute by clicking on the following link: https://shop.scholastic.com/viewCampaign?campaignId=264d09ba-5af0-4f70-8309-5bd2d1a18933
Thank you for considering a contribution in any amount. Please contribute by 06/01/2021 to help reach the goal of $100!
YEARBOOKS
A note went home this week explaining the process for ordering yearbooks this year. If you’re interested in placing an order, please return the form with $10. Or, if you have any questions, please contact Ms. Reita . Delivery of yearbooks is expected at the end of May.
ASSESSMENTS
We are heading into testing season that will continue – for the most part – throughout the next few months with M-STEP for students in third through eighth grade (the eighth graders showed phenomenal grit and resilience taking the PSAT this week), NWEA MAPS for all students, as well as other math and reading assessments. For many students this creates extra anxiety. A great resource for families to read that helps reduce your child(ren)’s anxiety can be found HERE. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your child(ren)’s teacher(s).
SICK CHILD? POSSIBLE COVID EXPOSURE? SHOULD THEY COME TO SCHOOL?
Walk through this super helpful INTERACTIVE FLOW CHART anytime you have a question about whether or not your child should attend school because they are experiencing symptoms of Covid-19 or have had a possible exposure.
As always, if your child is suffering from any of the symptoms, below, that are NOT related to seasonal allergies, they should be kept home until symptoms are no longer present without the use of medication.
- Cough
- Runny nose and/or congestion
- Tired and/or achy
- Short of breath
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- New loss of taste and or smell
FIELD DAY
APRIL LUNCH MENU
DO YOU QUALIFY FOR MEDICAID – NEED ASSISTANCE?
THANK YOU ACHD!
The ten school districts of AAESA (Allegan Area Educational Services Agency) show their thanks for the collaboration with the Allegan County Health Department. Please CLICK HERE to watch the video.
ODC EDUCATION NETWORK SUMMER CAMPS
The Outdoor Discovery Center Education Network is holding summer camp this year. Please CLICK HERE to learn more, but hurry because they are filling up fast!
ATTENTION ALL BUS RIDERS
Please remind your child(ren) that it is unsafe to take items and toys out of your backpack while riding the bus. We ask that all bus riders keep everything in their backpacks while on the bus. In addition, all bus riders are required to wear a mask before entering the bus. Thank you!
PHOTO/VIDEO COLLECTION
Beginning the week of March 22nd we will be taking many photos and videos around our campus to use for future marketing projects. If you wish your child not to be photographed individually or even as part of a group, please email reita.jaseph@innocademy.com. In the email, please specify if an individual photo is not okay, but a group of students would be fine. Or if you’d prefer neither be taken.
PARK PASSPORT
With 12 NEW sites and all new questions, the 2021 Nature-rich Park Passport will guide you and your family to 16 local parks and natural areas where you can find forests, beaches, dunes, lakes, trails and more in our nature-rich community. Information was sent home with every student this week.
INNOCADEMY FAMILY CALENDAR FOR 21-22 SCHOOL YEAR
ATTENDANCE
As a reminder, attendance is taken twice each day by the teachers. We must report his is information to the State of Michigan. If your child will be absent from school, please email us at iac-attendance@innocademy.com. Students will be marked tardy if they arrive after 8:45.
In addition, if your child(ren) misses school because of a medical appointment, please have the doctor provide a note for our records.
COVID-19 VACCINATION INFORMATION
For those hoping to receive the Covid-19 Vaccination, you may learn more about when you are able to receive the vaccination as well as how to schedule an appointment when the time comes. Please visit THIS LINK .
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.
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.
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, pleaseCLICK HERE to view a short presentation on Title I. Let Marty know if you have any questions.
FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE
Please see below to access the Family Resource Guide: Innocademy Allegan Campus Family Resource Guide 20-21 Download
2020-2021 SCHOOL CALENDAR
Innocademy Allegan Campus