Ms. Karly’s Friends practiced their fluency and expressive reading to their stuffed animal buddies!

Big thanks to Ms. Anita’s kiddos for cleaning and organizing the Las Huellas library!

*NEW Information

Innocademy Families In NeedAdkins and Oritz

The Adkins Family could use our help and support as Quinton, dad to Mason, is undergoing surgery on a brain tumor. If you’d like to stay updated on Quinton’s journey, you can follow the caring bridge link, below:

https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/quintonadkins

If you are able to help the Adkins Family with meals, a Meal Train can be accessed using the link, below:

https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/w1o9de

Additionally, The Ortiz Family endured a house fire a few days ago (thankfully, everyone is okay!) and would be grateful for any support you may be able to offer. A Go Fund Me page has been set up for them.

https://www.facebook.com/donate/646973292512984/

Welcome Mr. Bob – Open House – THURSDAY

Please help us officially welcome Mr. Bob to our IES Family. Join us this Thursday, March 5th at Homestead Campus from 3 – 4:30pm to say “hello” and introduce your family.

Coronavirus Information from Ottawa County Health Department

3rd Grade Reading Law Celebration!

We are thrilled to announce that all of our 3rd graders at Innocademy Zeeland, Innocademy Allegan and iCademy Global have demonstrated that they are on track or exceeding expectations for being proficient readers by the end of grade three.

Get A Hoot Out of Nature

Join us here at Homestead Campus on Thursday, March 12th from 6:30 – 8pm for lots of fun with our partner, Outdoor Discovery Center. Come explore different nature stations and learn more about our partnership.

March is Reading Month

All students will be invited to participate in Innocademy Reading BINGO – very similar to what was done last year! Middle School AND Elementary students are invited to join as we have incorporated activities that are appropriate for both age groups.

There are instructions on the sheets your student will be bringing home, but the abridged version is that for every BINGO that is completed and turned in at the end of the month the student’s name will be entered into a drawing for a free book on April 1st. 

Parents can also interact with Inno Facebook posts during the month of March to earn more entries for their children! Keep an eye out!

March Lunch Menu

REMINDER: 8th Grade Dance

Save the Date: March 7th @ Homestead Campus 7pm-10pm

Ticket Sales – You will be able to purchase tickets for $10 at your school on the dates below:

  • Monday, March 2nd
  • Tuesday, March 3rd

***Guest forms are at the front desk at your school

Please Sign-Up for supplies to help make this dance special for the kids: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0944ADAA2DA7FE3-winter

If you have questions contact Trista Kimber (  tkimber05@hotmail.com ) or Mr. Tyler  (tyler.huizenga@icademyglobal.org).

*Old Info – In Case You Missed It

InnoMazing Girls Running Club 

Who: Girls 3-8th grade who WANT to RUN and have fun with friends 

When: Practices will be Tues and Thurs from 4:00-5:30pm starting March 3rd

Where: We will begin conditioning practice indoors at 6611 Prairie Winds Drive (Big Red Barn) as the weather improves we will likely move practices to Innocademy

Focus: This year our focus will be being “Part of a Team” the girls will become part of a small team (4-6 girls) where they will learn the importance of communication, working together, encouraging others, conflict resolution, and building trust.

Cost: $60

Current season coaches: Ms. Ashley Dentler and Katelyn LaButte.

** we would love to have 1-2 additional coaches, please contact Katelyn if you are able to help coach**

Questions? Contact – Katelyn 616-405-3536 katelynlabutte@yahoo.com

Hand 2 Hand Meal Assistance

Hand 2 Hand is an organization that provides supplemental weekend food and snacks for families. It is designed to come alongside families who may be having financial difficulties. Families choose how long or short of a time they will participate in the program.  Click on the link for more details or to sign up.

Scholastic Book Fair – Volunteers Needed

Big thank you to Carolyn Fitzgerald for once again organizing the Scholastic Book Fair to be held during student led conferences on March 31st, April 1st and April 2nd. If you are able to help volunteer during the book fair, please sign up using the link, below. Set up is March 30. Fair will run during conferences March 31 and April 1st and 1/2 day April 2nd.

https://volunteer.scholastic.com/#/signup/30FWVUmMB

Below you will find more fun links to explore book options:

Interactive Elementary booklist click here http://bookfairsfiles.scholastic.com/flippingbooks/S20-SBF-booklist/S20-SBF-booklist.html

Interactive K-8 booklist click here http://bookfairsfiles.scholastic.com/flippingbooks/S20-K8-booklist/S20-K8-booklist.html

Scrip Fundraising

Our next fundraising opportunity is Scrip, it’s a great way to fundraise during the holiday season and really easy to use!

Watch this video to learn more about what Scrip is: CLICK ME TO VIEW

Attached is PDF which explains all the steps to starting scrip through iCademy Global, please use the School Code: A326C3BB482L8 (use this code to access your school when signing up on the website below).

https://www.shopwithscrip.com/

iCademy Family Spotlight – We Need You!

At IES, we value global learning! If you and/or your family has traveled recently, we’d love to hear about it! Every couple of months, a team of teachers focused on expanding our school’s global mindset, will be sending out a newsletter that features educational videos, relevant activities, and student/ staff spotlights. If you’d like to share your international experience, please complete this form by the end of Winter Break. We are looking forward to seeing all the cool places that the IES community has been!

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=04KXDR96nkWzrtThFPDI2oSw9BkfdbZLlFwL-eQHY9dUNU05TlRGRzVQRlAyUUNNSlJOSFJLMUpKVi4u
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=04KXDR96nkWzrtThFPDI2oSw9BkfdbZLlFwL-eQHY9dUNU05TlRGRzVQRlAyUUNNSlJOSFJLMUpKVi4u

Total Trek Quest – SIGN UPS Happening NOW! We Currently have 9 Boys Registered!!!

Total Trek Quest is a fun, high energy program designed exclusively for boys in 3rd-5th grade! TTQ incorporates strength and stretching exercises with training for a 5K. Boys in this program will develop positive peer relationships, and feel a part of a team, while also working toward individual goals. Additional practice activities focus on developing a healthy lifestyle, social/relationship skills, how to make healthy choices, and resisting peer pressure.

Please register your son here: https://www.raceplanner.com/register/index/AOSpring2020

We’re also always looking for coaches. Coaches can be male, female, both, or neither, and are in prime position to be a positive role model for these boys throughout this 9-week journey. Coaches don’t need to be a runner, as the program has much more to offer. All coaches receive support from TTQ staff before, during, and after the season, as well as program training & CPR certification. This is a truly rewarding experience for anyone.

If you have questions regarding registering your boy(s) and/or are interested in coaching, please contact Brandon Melnyk @ bmelnyk@arborcircle.org , or 616-450-4651.

Thank you, and we’ll see you in the spring!

Family Resource Guide 19-20

Everything you’ve ever wanted to know – and MORE – about daily life at Innocademy!

19-20 School Calendar