REMINDER FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 18TH – TEACHER RECORDS DAY

NEW INFORMATION

ARRIVAL/DISMISSAL REMINDERS – BOTH PARKING LOTS =)

Please pull as far forward as you are able, stay in your car and move through the line to drop off or pick up your students. If you are very quickly exiting your car for any reason we thank you for wearing a mask. If your drop off/pick up requries more than 15-30 seconds, please park in a parking space, make the necessary adjustments and then proceed through the line. Thank you for helping us keep things moving safely and efficiently.

RECESS AND LEARNING TO BE FIT – WE LOVE THE OUTDOORS!

We LOVE all of the fun things Ms. Tori has been doing and is planning for our students! As a reminder, students will be outside for both recess and Ms. Tori’s Learning to be Fit class each day that it is not raining and the windchill or “feels like” temperature is above 0 degrees. Please help your students dress accordingly.

ENROLLMENT FOR 21-22

We appreciate you helping us to plan accordingly by indicating your plans for next year on the survey here, Innocademy Family Commitment Form , asap. If we have not heard from your family, we will be reaching out to you to ask your intent.

As always, if you have questions regarding enrollment, specific programming options or placement you would like to discuss, please let me know.

BREAKFAST/LUNCH SIGN UP/PICK UP – JANUARY 22ND

With the return of Innocademy to face to face learning, there are some changes for our food pick up.

• THIS SIGN UP is open for next week’s breakfast/lunches
• Sign ups are for virtual learning families and iCademy only
• Deadline for sign-up are TUESDAYS AT NOON. Late responses cannot be accepted.
• Pick up will be at iCademy on FRIDAY AFTERNOONS from 2:00 – 2:15pm
• Please contact Ms. Stacy at hot.lunch@innocademy.com with questions.

BREAKFAST MENU FOR WEEK OF JAN 19-22

Each morning all In-person learners are able to enjoy a free breakfast at school. No need to pre-order. Students can simply grab a bag on their way into school each day beginning at 8:20 am. This program replaces the free snacks previously supplied. Below is the menu for next week:

Each morning, every student is offered a bagged breakfast.  We have the items on display for the kids to see and make a choice to take it or not.  When students arrive at their classroom by 8:40, they may choose to eat breakfast then or save it for a morning snack.  When students arrive at their classroom after 8:35, they may be asked to eat breakfast as a snack when their class has a scheduled morning break.

FREE WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS & CAREGIVERS

Free Teachers College Reading and Writing Project Parent & Caregiver Workshop:

Thursday,  January 28, 1-3 PM Eastern Time

Join expert Teachers College Reading and Writing Project staff at our upcoming workshop day for parents and caregivers of students in grades K-8. Learn more about ways to support your child’s literacy education at home, what or how they are learning in school, how to best engage in home literacy projects, and more. These days are typically 2-3 hours long, composed of a series of 15-minute small-group presentations. Parents and caregivers can choose the workshops that match their needs and are free to come for one workshop or many. The schedule of workshops will be made available prior to the event. These sessions are offered live and are not recorded for later viewing.  Please click here  to register: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Additional resources available for families and caregivers.

OLD INFORMATION

HOT LUNCH MENU – JANUARY

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FAMILY ENGAGEMENT NEWSLETTER

Looking for some tips and tricks for math and reading? Interested in some ideas for outside winter fun? Looking for ways to care for your own and others emotional health? Check out the January Family Engagement Newsletter.January-Family-NewsletterDownload

INCLEMENT WEATHER DAYS

As we do each year, for any inclement weather delays or full day cancellations, we will follow the lead of Zeeland Public Schools. We will notify our families through our Innocademy Facebook page as well as email.

As a reminder, should there be a 2 hour delay, we will begin school at 10:45am, instead of 8:45am. Dismissal will remain at 3:30pm for that day.

Also, we are not planning to flip to remote learning during one-day delays or cancellations. Should there be an extended weather event over the course of several days, and we have the opportunity to prepare for it, we will be in communication with you should we make the decision to transition to remote learning at that point.

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.

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 engaging safely the next several months, this chart may helpful in assessing the Covid-19 risks associated with different activities.

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:

• February 16
• March 9
• April 13

VIRTUAL LEARNERS (Different Than Remote Learning =)

If your family has chosen to participate in the Innocademy Virtual Learning program this year and have questions, please contact Mr. Bob. Bob.Soulliere@iesschools.org

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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