Update and Next School Year

Good Evening, Innovations Families,

This is a reminder that we have half days this week, with students getting out at 12:00 and 12:30 Monday through Thursday, following our normal Wednesday schedule. On Friday we have a staff development day and there is NO SCHOOL.

Please be sure to contact your child’s teacher to sign up for an end of the year student led conference. At your conference you will be filling out a re-enrollment or No-Return form for next year. We need this completed by FRIDAY at which time we will be enrolling new students from our lottery. If you need assistance in determining if you will be returning, please feel free to email Christine@innovationsacademy.org

The Big Top Book Fair is taking place all week long. When you come for your conference, please stop in to the downstairs commons room, next to the front office. The teachers have wish list baskets as well. This is the time to stock up on summer reading material. There is quite a selection.

Sometimes it is difficult to find quiet time with our children. This week, pick one day to take a walk. Since the sun is setting later each day now is the time to take an evening and stroll around your neighborhood. I know it doesn't seem like much, but walking is energizing and relaxing at the same time. People are amazed at how much their children will share on a short walk.

Enjoy your week!

Update!

Good Evening, Innovations Families!

1. Book Fair: ‘Carnival Book Fair’ on Monday, May 23rd to Thursday, May 26th from 8am until 2pm. We need volunteers to work the book fair. Contact Donna if interested or sign up at the downstairs common room. There is a website to help you with information and to help you follow the event. Go to:
http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/innovationsacademy

2. We are looking for a replacement basketball hoop or some other substitute(such as a badminton net and equipment?). If you have one that you would like to donate, contact Alex who manages the play space for Innovations. Alex@innovationsacademy.org

3. The Innovations Academy Board Meeting is tomorrow, Monday at 6:30 p.m.

4. Website: Innovations is looking for a professional web designer or web design company to do a makeover of the website. If you are that person or have a referral, please contact Christine@innovationsacademy.org

5. The Coffee Connection, will be held as usual, this Wednesday at 9:00. Next week, during our half day week, the Coffee Connection will take place on Monday instead from 9:30-10:30. Please come by to see me.

And last but not least, here is a suggestion of something to do for the week. Have your child pick a new recipe from a recipe book you have around or from any recipe website. Have a meal that you cook together. It can be interesting to improvise as well. Math is a huge part of cooking!

Have a great week.

Update and Facilities Meeting

Good Evening, Innovations Families!

Facilities 2011-12 Meeting: Final facilities information will be given in a meeting to be held this Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. I will be available again at 5:15 for parents that can’t come until later. Please come with any questions and comments and to get information. The meeting will be held upstairs in the 3,4,5 space.

Thank you! A huge thank you to everyone that supported the 8th grade fundraisers. They left for Sacramento on Saturday morning and will be gone all week. Due to their absence, there will be no PIZZA sales this Friday.

Book Fair: Our Scholastic Book Fair is coming soon and will transform the commons room in the K-2 space into our very own book store. There you will find hundreds of books from new and favorite authors, popular series, cool posters, school supplies, and fun for everyone! The Scholastic Book Fair will be here from May 23rd through May 27th during the Student Conferences.
We need Parent and Student volunteers to organize, setup and pack up the book fair in the coming weeks. We will need organizers who can work as a liaison between the chairperson ‘Stacy Pairish’ 3rd grade parent and the students/teachers. We need a few artistic parents who can help the students create some of the artwork for the ‘Circus/Carnival’ themed event. Also, we will use the Explorations Graphic Arts class to create some of the unique pieces for the ‘big top’ A big turnout at this event will make it successful and we can only get the turnout we need if you each choose to participate. If you can , please volunteer to help Stacy on the parent and student crews.. You can contact Stacy through Donna at the front desk.

Reminder: Student Conferences and long weekend: Student Lead Conferences will be held during the week of May 23 and there will be half days every day that week. Please schedule a conference with your child’s teacher. On Friday, May 27th there is no school due to a Staff Collaboration Day.

Have a wonderful week!

Weekly Update

Good Evening, Innovations Families!

- Help the 8^th graders pay for their trip to Sacramento. They are currently selling $3 tickets for their Ipod raffle. Buy a chance to win an Ipod. Purchase tickets in the class, from an 8^th grader or at the front desk.

-Speaking of Sacramento, there has been a last minute issue and we are in urgent need of a chaperone who is willing to drive the trip. You would need to take next week off, drive a mini-van and enjoy a week long vacation. If you know of any responsible, flexible, fun adult that would like to discuss this possibility, please have them contact Lisa Moncrief : Lisa@innovationsacademy.org

-This week is Teacher Appreciation Week. Please check the flier that went home this week for what to do. Monday is for food, Tuesday is a flower, Wednesday is school supply, Thursday is a personal card, Friday is a sweet treat or small gift.

- UPS has asked that we not block the curbside areas during pick up times. It's getting to be a safety issue again. We are asking that parents please park and come in for a visit. While you are there see some of your child’s recent work. If for some reason you can’t come in please arrange with your older child to meet you behind the building or in the side lot. But please be safe.

-Students in PE & cross country fitness need to dress appropriately for these classes on Monday. Sneakers and comfy clothes are the requested dress.

-Need Art class parent helpers for May 2nd, 9th, and 16th for the morning: 9:30 - noon and the afternoon 1 -3 pm. Please email michelle@innovationsacademy.org if you can help on any of these days.

Remember how fun field trips were? Well they are not just for school. What field trip could you plan for your family?

Have a great week!!

Positive Discipline Conference in July

This is a great conference for both educators and parents!