What a giant week of learning for all of our friends!

Learning about Dr. King’s life and his work…

Conquering division one rectangle at a time…

Learning about wigwams and how others have lived before us…

Experiencing history as we witness the inauguration and the peaceful transition of power…

NEW INFORMATION

FIRST SEMESTER REPORT CARDS

What a GREAT wrap up/kick off this week! Report cards for first semester will be viewable beginning at 5pm on Monday, January 25th.

OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR NEW FAMILIES BEGINS ON TUESDAY JANUARY 26TH.

As you may know, we are hosting a tour and enrollment night on Tuesday, January 26th and Tuesday, January 9th. While we love you all, these nights are INTENDED FOR FAMILIES NEW TO OUR SCHOOL. If you are enrolling another sibling, you do not need to attend. Links for enrollment will be sent to you to complete for those new kiddos in your family.

We would LOVE your help in passing along info to any families you may know who might be interested in joining us for next year – as a matter of fact, here’s something you could share with them:

BREAKFAST/LUNCH SIGN UP/PICK UP – JANUARY 29th

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.

OLD INFORMATION

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.

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

VIRTUAL LEARNERS CALENDAR FOR 2ND SEMESTER

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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