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_____________________ Ryane Burke Principal, Academy Trista Saunders (K-1) Assistant Principal of Instruction Christopher Mayes (2-3) Assistant Principal of Instruction Alicia Ramirez Assistant Principal of Operations Te’Nesha Austin-Jackson Academic Counselor
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE Families – So great to see our students celebrating Hispanic Heritage month with their beautiful outfits this past Thursday! We are excited about the things our students are doing, and we have a lot to celebrate. Our school is already boasting millionaires and word masters for all the great reading our students are doing, and we are seeing our students grow by the day in their academics and character. Thank you for your continued support by sending your child to school every single day and for being part of our village in making sure students are getting the best possible. Here’s to another great week at Walzem Academy! IDEA Walzem an official WATCH D.O.G.S. school (Dads of Great Students) WatchDOGS are fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and other fatherfigures who volunteer for at least one day each year. During the day, WatchDOGS may read and work with students, play at recess, eat lunch with students, watch the school entrances and hallways. Interested individuals can sign up at our Launch Event: “Donuts with Dad” on September 23rd at 8:15AM-9:00AM or in the office at any time throughout the school year.
AVERAGE DAILY ATTENDENCE Kinder: 97.03% First Grade: 98.65% Second Grade: 97.64% Third Grade: 97.96% Fourth Grade: 98.30% Scholars who achieve perfect attendance during the week are awarded a token and the opportunity to select a prize from the Treasure Tower. We have a high expectation and aspiration for perfect student attendance! Bringing your scholar to school every day helps ensure his or her success at IDEA, college, and beyond! STUDENT SHOUT OUTS! Kinder Star Student: Kyleigh Surrey Core Value: Lloyd Williams First Grade Star Student: Emily Adkins Core Value: Evan Garcia Second Grade Star Student: Danika Martinez Core Value: Jailah Galloway Third Grade Star Student: Isaiah Mendez Core Value: Alejandro Guevara Fourth Grade Star Student: Kierra Ramirez Core Value: Juan Moreno
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS Friday, September 23rd EARLY RELEASE DAY Student Early Release at 12:00pm. Students can wear crazy socks! All homerooms with perfect attendance this Friday will get a token party the following week. Be A Champion will be open from 12:00pm-3:45pm. Become an IDEA Millionaire Students have the opportunity to join the “Millionaires Club” when they read more than ONE MILLION words. Ask your
September 19th, 2016 IDEA Millionaire continued: For their achievement IDEA Millionaires are awarded with a limo ride with an extravagant brunch with Mrs. Burke, a certificate, and more! It’s a great celebration for their hard work.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS Upcoming Student/Parent Lunch Sept. 30th – 2nd gr. 11:00 am FALL PICTURE DAY: (UNIFORMS) Academy Picture Day is Monday September 26th. Remember to wear your uniforms, do your hair, and bring your best smile! Packets should be going out from Homeroom Teachers by September 12th so be on the lookout.
IDEA Walzem Welcomes Communities In School. Communities In Schools is one of the nation’s largest and most effective organization dedicated to keeping kids in school and helping them succeed in life. Their unique model positions site coordinators inside schools to assess students’ needs and provide resources to help them succeed in the classroom and in life. Operating in 2,400 schools in the most challenged communities of 25 states and the District of Columbia, Communities In Schools serves nearly 1.5 million young people and their families every year. As the nation's leading dropout prevention organization, Communities In Schools is committed to doing whatever it takes to both decrease dropout rates and increase graduation rates. Whether it’s providing food, school supplies, health care, counseling, academic assistance or a positive role model, Communities In Schools is here to help.
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IDEA WALZEM ACADEMY: STEPS FOR PARENTS WITH QUESTIONS & CONCERNS
STEP 1: Email, call, or Dojo message your homeroom teacher or subject teacher
STEP 2: Call or email the Grade Team Leader
STEP 3: Email an Administrator
___________________________________________________________________________________ ADDITIONAL REMINDERS Uniforms Monday- Thursday: -Shirt: Tucked in IDEA embroidered polo -Pants: Dickie’s flat front khakis -Shoes: All black shores; black laces; white socks -Belt: Plain black belt Uniforms Friday: -Shirt: Tucked in IDEA spirit shirt or college shirt. -Pants: Jeans (no holes, studs, designs, jeggings/skinny jeans) -Shoes: All black shoes; black laces; white socks -Belt: Plain black belt. Students who are not in proper uniform will receive a call home. IMPORTANT NOTE: Friday Dress – Students may either wear the complete Friday dress OR wear their MondayThursday dress, but not a combination of the two (i.e. Students cannot wear blue jeans and their IDEA polo).
Walker Line Student Expectations Parents please review these expectations with your scholar if they are signed up for Walker Line pickup: 1. Walk 5 & 1 2. Sit silently in waiting room 3. Lister for your name and walk silently to exit Students who do not abide by these expectations may not be allowed to be revoked walker line privileges. Staying Hydrated During Recess We ask that parents send water bottles for their children to drink during recess. This will help all kids get hydrated without losing fun recess time. Student Drop Off: 7:15AM – 7:45 AM *Students arriving after 7:45 AM are marked tardy.
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Academy Parent Lunches: We are thrilled to have so many parents participating in our monthly parent lunches. In order to make your experience more fruitful please note that every visitor is required to check in the front desk whenever visiting the campus. On days we have parent lunches the processing time might be longer because of the amount of visitors in the building so keep the following in mind when you are planning to attend a parent lunch: 1. Food: a. You can purchase a cafeteria meal for $4.50 b. Home cooked food is also allowed c. No outside food will be permitted 2. Bring your ID 3. Be prepared to arrive 20 minutes prior to your child’s lunch time to: a. park in rear parking lots b. Walk to front office c. Check in with valid ID 4. Ensure you have your child’s correct lunch time (see below): a. Kinder 10:30 am st nd b. 1 & 2 11:00am c. 3rd & 4th 11:30am NO PARENT LUNCH ON EARLY DISMISSAL FRIDAY’S – PARENT LUNCH CYCLE WILL CONTINUE THE FOLLOWING FRIDAY
Grade Team Updates KINDER CORNER Happy Monday kinder parents! Congratulations to our star student, Kyleigh Surrey and our core value student, Lloyd Williams. Our kinder scholars have been learning about the 4 seasons in a year. They even learned a cool song and dance about it. This week we will be focusing on Fall/Autumn. Watch out for some awesome activities that they will be bringing home. Reminder that picture day is September 26th. If you would like your child to have their picture taken please make sure you pay online or you send the envelope with money back to school. Another reminder is that this Friday September 23rd is an early release day; students will be getting out at 12:00. We hope you have an awesome week! GO KINDER WOLVES! Grade Team Leader: Mrs. Arreola
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FIRST GRADE CORNER First Grade Families, We sent progress reports home last Friday. Don't forget to sign and return to your child's homeroom teacher. When it comes to ELA and math classes, please keep in mind the first grade teachers see a minimum of 50 students in one day. (This is why your child has an AM schedule and a PM schedule; so all students are able to receive instruction). If you are concerned or merely curious on how your child is doing in a class, reach out to that teacher. We LOVE how Class Dojo has made messaging easy. We are also issued cell phones from the school. No matter how you reach out, we have 24 hours to return your message. If you call a teacher, please leave a voicemail with the following: Your name, your child's name, a brief message about why you're calling, and your phone number. Phone numbers that do not leave a message may not be returned within 24 hours. Thanks again for "sweating the small stuff." Go Wolves! Grade Team Leader: Ms. Acuna
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SECOND GRADE CORNER Hello Wonderful Families, Don't forget this Friday, September 23, is Crazy Sock Day. Scholars are allowed to wear their favorite silly socks. It will also be an early release day. Scholars will be dismissed at 12 pm. In order to ensure lesson mastery and scholar success, it is important for students to be at school every single day. Also, please ensure scholars come in full uniform on Picture Day (September 26th). Have a great week! Grade Team Leader: Mrs. Morales
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THIRD GRADE CORNER Hello 3rd Grade Families, Can you believe September is already more than half-way through? We are so excited for all that is to come! We have just a few reminders for this week: Millionaire Goals- Please continue to encourage your scholar to be testing on the books they are reading in school and at home. We want to get students hitting their goals early in the year, so they aren't scrambling at the end. Lifework- Please continue to remind your scholars to complete their lifework packet and reading log. Our West Wing numbers are way down, but we would love for it to be empty. Thank you so much for everything you do! The 3rd Grade Team Grade Team Leader: Mrs. Mahoney
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FOURTH GRADE CORNER Every week, our students are working on a set of spelling words to expand their vocabularies and writing abilities. Lifework reminders: Parents please ensure students are writing 5 complete sentences on their reading logs. Students need to show their work for their math questions. Mr. De Leon has taught them to show the inverse operation to check their work. Upcoming events: Sept. 23rd is our first early release! Sincerely, The 4th Grade Team Grade Team Leader: Mrs. Solano
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