WONDERING IF YOUR CHILD(REN) SHOULD ATTEND 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

FUN AT INNOCADEMY THIS WEEK…

Thank you to Mr. Alvin’s 6th grade experts for a great learning experience at the Upper Mac for Ms. Cyndi’s Younger Friends! Best morning ever!

Ms. Morgan’s kiddos are learning about the voting process by campaigning for their presidential candy(idate)! They are preparing for teachers and students to exercise their right to vote next week!

Ms. Karly’s class made predictions and tested whether their pumpkins would sink or float in water

VIRTUAL LEARNERS

Questions? Please contact Mr. Bob. Bob.Soulliere@iesschools.org

IMPORTANT LUNCH INFORMATION FOR EVERYONE

In light of everyone receiving free lunch for the remainder of the year it seems a silly request, but if you have not yet filled out a free/reduced lunch application at lunchapp.com, please do so prior to Thanksgiving recess. You will select HOLLAND CHRISTIAN as the district as they are our food service provider.

Even if you think you may not qualify, our school receives credit for each form submitted. What is “credit”? Having our families complete these forms allows us to participate in grant opportunities and funding that directly impacts student learning and academic support. Not only that, but should there be another time where schools are not in session, if your family DOES qualify for benefits of any sort, you will be sent an EBT card in the mail to be able to assist with purchasing food for your family. If you end up qualifying and do not wish to take advantage of any benefits associated with the program, you do not have to participate. Thanks for helping

BREAKFAST/LUNCH PICK UP OPPORTUNITY!

If you are in need of breakfast/lunches for your child(ren), you may sign up each week for FREE! Children you register for this service do not need to be students at Inno or iCademy but can be siblings, ages 0-18, who also live at the home.

• Sign up no later than 1:30 pm on SUNDAY each week. Please click to register for pickup on  MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND between 2:15-2:30 pm.
  
• Questions? Please contact Stacy at hotlunch@innocademy.com. 

IN PERSON LEARNERS

NEW INFORMATION

IMPORTANT LUNCH INFORMATION FOR EVERYONE

In light of everyone receiving free lunch for the remainder of the year it seems a silly request, but if you have not yet filled out a free/reduced lunch application at lunchapp.com, please do so prior to Thanksgiving recess. You will select HOLLAND CHRISTIAN as the district as they are our food service provider.

Even if you think you may not qualify, our school receives credit for each form submitted. What is “credit”? Having our families complete these forms allows us to participate in grant opportunities and funding that directly impacts student learning and academic support. Not only that, but should there be another time where schools are not in session, if your family DOES qualify for benefits of any sort, you will be sent an EBT card in the mail to be able to assist with purchasing food for your family. If you end up qualifying and do not wish to take advantage of any benefits associated with the program, you do not have to participate.

IMPORTANT LUNCH INFORMATION FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL

No matter your benefit status of free, reduced or full pay lunch, the middle school students are being offered a 2nd slice of pizza on those days. This is an extra $1.50 cost that is NOT included in any benefits. Please make sure that your student has money in his/her lunch account before ordering a 2nd slice for those days. You may deposit money into your child’s account by sending cash/check (payable to Holland Christian Food Service) in a labeled envelope or by visiting sendmoneytoschool.com to deposit money into their account, electronically. For those choosing electronic payment, Sendmoneytoschool.com has eliminated their processing fees until the end of the year. Yay!

MASKS

Please continue to encourage your child(ren) to properly wear their masks all day long. Some of their masks are just plumb tuckered out from the daily wear and are giving up by sliding down their little faces. If you wouldn’t mind taking a moment this weekend to check your child’s masks for proper fit, that would be fantastic. Maybe even keeping a spare in their backpacks if they’d like to switch them out midway through the day – – or if one is feeling uncomfortable.

Again, your efforts to keep our learning environment safe by adhering to strict mitigation protocols are remarkable and very appreciated. Our hearts go out to our close neighbors currently struggling with school closings. Please keep doing what you are doing so well… washing hands, maintaining social distance, wearing masks, and keeping a close eye on any potential COVID-19 symptoms your students may be exhibiting and then refraining from sending them to school. It’s truly our best strategy for preventing community-spread from affecting our ability to deliver in-person instruction. 

NOVEMBER HOT LUNCH MENU

OLD INFORMATION

OUTDOOR LEARNING

You may have noticed that we have several outdoor learning areas around the outside of our building. We are so excited to continue using these areas throughout the school year! Please help your child feel comfortable during these outdoor adventures by making sure they are dressing appropriately for the weather that day. We know this can often be a challenge! As a reminder, if the temperature and/or windchill brings a reading below 0 degrees, we will not be going outside. On all other days, please bundle up =).

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. Event runs 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm on

• November 17
• December 8
• January 12, 2021.

VISITORS TO THE BUILDING

Thank you for adhering to the Michigan Return to School Roadmap Guidelines and not entering the building with your students each day. If/when there is a time your child will be late or needs to leave early, please…

1. Communicate as normal with your child’s classroom teacher and/or Ms. Heidi
2. When you arrive, communicate with Ms. Heidi through the intercom on the outside of the building
3. Wait for your child outside – in the event of inclement weather, please wait for your student in the vestibule, between the double doors, but do not enter the lobby.

NUT FREE SCHOOL

We do have several students with severe nut allergies; both peanut and tree nut. In an effort to keep everyone safe, please do not send food containing nuts of any sort – or traces of nuts to school. Soy butter and Sun butter are great alternatives.

FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE

Please see below for the 20-21 Innocademy Family Resource GuideInnocademy-Family-Resource-Guide-20-21-1Download

CALENDAR FOR THE 20-21 SCHOOL YEAR

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