Update for January 19th

Good Evening, Innovations Community! There are 5 messages. But first an apology for having forgotten to send the message over the weekend.

1) There are flyers/info in the office for:
free vision screening on Jan 22nd
free pertussis vaccines being offered every weekend
free dental sealants/floride varnish on Feb 12th

2) An Innovations parent, Sandy Holmes, is offering a Technical Theater Production Workshop for ages 10-16 which will begin on January 20th. The cost is $225.00 and will run through the end of March. The program is in Scripps Ranch and fliers are available at the front desk.

3) Fencing to begin on Jan 24th for 3-6th graders. Get info at the front desk.

4) Friday Clubs started last week. Ask your child about their Friday Club.

5) Remember to send a reusable bottle/cup for water to school. Label it with your child's name.

Have a great week!

News from IA!

A message from INNOVATIONS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

Good Evening, Innovations Community! 1) Baby Food Jars: The Kindergarten class needs about 12-15 baby food jars with the labels off for their work. If you have any bring to front desk or K class. 2) This Wednesday is IA Fundraiser Night at Chilis (at the intersection of Mission Gorge and Camino del Rio N.) Families, friends and neighbors can join IA staff at Chili's anytime Wed from 11 am to 9 pm. Get a flier at the front desk. 3) Fencing: If you have a child in the 3rd through the 6th grade, ask them about fencing classes after school on Mondays. We need a minimum of 6 students registered to start the class and we are almost there. Classes will begin on Monday, January 24th. Your child got a flier today. 4) Two programs to help families in need. I hope an Innovations family can benefit from this or can help spread the word to appropriate neighbors and friends a. Free Computer through the public library( San Diego Public Libraries) b. REBUILDING TOGETHER SAN DIEGO’S HOME RENOVATION PROGRAM – NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS Do you know of a community resident who may be in special need of assistance with home repairs? That's all for tonight. Have a nice night!

Additional info for the week

Dear IA Families,

We have some additional information for you. Please note the deadlines.

1) Fresh & Easy Grocery Receipts need to be turned in by this Friday Jan 7th. Please put receipts in the box outside Donna's office. WE get $1 for every $20 of groceries purchased.

2) IA Night at Chili's is Wed January 12th from 5pm - 8 pm. Come out and join other IA families and teachers for a fun evening out. Our drama students from last session will perform at 7 pm at Chilis. Our school gets 15% of all proceeds spent that night. Invite family, friends and neighbors. Fliers will go home at the end of this week.

3) Our after school enrichment programs start next week. Fencing for 3rd - 6th graders is offered on Mondays, 10 classes for $120. Registration forms are at the front desk.

For our Kinders - 2nd graders Spanish is offered on Tuesday and Chinese on Thursdays. The cost is $195 for 10 lessons. There is an early registration discount of 20% if you pay by this Friday. Email sd@languagedoor.com or complete the registration form (available at front desk) and payment and leave with Donna to take advantage of this opportunity.

Thanks!

Update for the New Year

Good Evening, Innovations Community! There are six important information segments.

1) No school tomorrow, Monday but we are so excited to see your children back in full gear on Tuesday!

2) Please help us bring an excellent Science Resource to our school for $3. Every 4th – 8th grader can participate by bringing in to their teacher $3 if you haven’t already done so. Zingy Learning has grade level science programs aligned to California's grade-level content standards and frameworks. A flier will go home this week with detailed information. If you have not paid, and most have not, and you can afford $3, please send it in Tuesday with your child.

3) After School Enrichment Classes are slowly becoming available for your child: Fencing will be held on Mondays for 3rd through 8th graders starting on 1/10, Legos is on Wednesdays for all ages, Language Classes will be available for K-2nd grade students: Spanish starting 1/11 will be held on Tuesdays and Mandarin Chinese on Thursdays starting 1/13 for the young ones. Details and cost of each of these classes on fliers available at the front desk.

4) A Fundraiser is happening on Wednesday, January 12th at Chili’s Restaurant. Mark your calendars and ask your child for the flier or stop by the front desk and ask Donna.

5) Many sweaters and jackets were left around the school. We will be taking all of them to a thrift store or giving them away this Friday. If you are missing any PLEASE stop by our Lost and Found , your child’s classroom and the play bays before Friday to look for them before they are GONE.

6) Don’t forget Pizza and Fruit for lunch this Friday. $3 for one slice, $4 for two.

Welcome back and Happy New Year!!!