Our annual re-enrollment process is now open for current families! Invitations have been sent via email to re-enroll using the method that is most convenient for your family (online at https://bit.ly/3wPVsCi, in-person, or paper form). Your early decision and response helps us plan effectively for the upcoming school year. Thank you again for being part of our school family!
The Local Wellness Policy is a written document that guides a local educational agency’s (LEA) or school district’s efforts to establish a school environment that promotes students’ health, well-being, and ability to learn. The Wellness Policy Committee has been created as an effort to manage and develop our school’s healthy habits.
» A Wellness Committee will be appointed to each school
» The committee may include parents and guardians, students, representatives of the school nutrition program, physical education teachers, or any other interested stakeholder that is aligned with the goals of the policy
» The committee shall meet a minimum of four times per year
This is a great opportunity to help promote and support student health and wellness, and create a positive, safe, and health-promoting learning environment. Please contact mealcounts@accelschools.com for more information.
We want to hear from you. Please contact us at: mealcounts@accelschools.com
I am so very pleased with all that we have planned for our Champions at East Academy for this School Year. In this Newsletter you will see a list of Extra-Curricular Activities, Sports and other great additions that we have here this year. Please take the time to read over this entire Newsletter Carefully as it is jam-packed with events and information. Let’s all work together to ensure we have the best year possible!
Principal Hall-Green, M.Ed., S. A.
NO HOODIES ALLOWED! School Cardigans are the only acceptable outer-garment.
East is a No Cell Phone Zone-Effective 10/11/2022
Students are not to have cell phones in class. It is a distraction and we have so much learning to do! Beginning on Tuesday, October 11th students will be given an opportunity to turn in phones upon arrival. Students who violate the cell phone expectations will receive consequences after a parent meeting is held.
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR IS HERE!
Stay Tuned For More Details…
TUTORING AND SATURDAY SCHOOL LETTERS WILL COME OUT SOON!
We will use IReady and other Academic Data to make our Rosters. Letters will be sent home mid October.
We are a proud member of ACCEL Schools—a public charter school network serving thousands of PK-12 students throughout the United States. ACCEL was founded in 2012 by the early pioneers of online learning. Our leadership believes that all children, regardless of location or socio-economic background, deserve a quality education that prepares them to succeed in school and become productive global citizens.
ACCEL Schools Instructional Model provides:
Mrs. Taylor and Middle School students at East Academy, a K-8 public charter school in Cleveland’s Collinwood neighborhood, have created an anthem for Cleveland students who are returning to school buildings today for the first time since face-to-face learning was suspended at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic one year ago. Since the start of the 2020-21 school year, East Academy students have had the choice of Traditional, Online, or Hybrid Learning options, and most students have attended school in-person since August. Their message to fellow students? “Got to stay solid 10 toes to the ground, Got to wear all these masks on our face, 6 feet no one can be in our space, But our hustle cannot be erased!”
Full link: https://fb.watch/3Y-nWJrSwq/
Lyrics written by Tajuana Taylor and students. Background music: “Too Quick” produced by RicoRunDat.
Kindergarten students at East Academy and their teacher, Ms. Antoinette Reno, got a big surprise on Wednesday when the Amazon Business Team showed up to gift them hundreds of dollars’ worth of classroom furniture and supplies.
It started when Reno, a first-year teacher, put together a Donors Choose campaign to fund flexible seating and other projects in her classroom. “My Kindergarten students did not have the privilege of attending preschool and are in a classroom environment for the first time,” said Reno, “After months of being cooped up at home due to COVID, they cannot sit and focus on the task at hand.”
Reno’s answer was to create flexible seating arrangements within her classroom and a calming area for students to visit when they became anxious or emotional with the difficulties of learning and transitioning to routine. In need of funding, she created a Donors Choose campaign mainly comprised of Amazon Business furniture and supplies which caught the attention of an Amazon employee.
Following their 2020 track record of funding 447 projects focused on racial equity in schools, Amazon Business chose to fully fund Ms. Reno’s campaign as one of their first projects in 2021. They stopped by East Academy on Wednesday to deliver the products which included everything from floor desks and flexible seating balls to plastic folders and Play-Doh. “I am filled with gratitude,” says Reno, “Amazon’s donations are helping me provide the students in my class more options and opportunities to learn.”
11/30/2020
Dear School Community,
East Academy is committed to the safety and health of our students and staff. We want to inform you that that we have recently received information about at least one confirmed case of COVID-19 in a student or staff person at East Academy. Cleaning and disinfecting of the exposed location(s) (has/have) been completed.
East will remain Open (12/02/2020) at this time. We are working closely with Cleveland Health Department and anyone identified as a close contact will be notified by the health department as a part of COVID-19 investigation.
– East Academy Staff
The Student-of-the-Month Recognition is designed to recognize students for their exemplary academic efforts, community service, citizenship and behavior.
• Displaying the character trait of the month
• Earning 80% or higher in all subjects
• Attending school at least 95% of the time
• Dress code is worn on required days
Student Name: Chloe Johnson-Davis
Teacher: Nagy, Kunsman, Taylor, Grayson/Gorham
Grade: 8th
Tell us about the student:
Chloe meets each of the requirements listed for student of the month. She has perfect attendance so far this school year and is always on time to class. She consistently displays September’s character trait of self-control even in some of the most trying situations. Every day she brings a positive attitude and an eagerness to learn to class, is always on task, and produces quality work. We are pleased to select her to represent the 8th grade as September student of the month!
Student Name: Danielle Agee
Teacher: Nagy, Kunsman, Taylor, Grayson/Gorham
Grade: 7th
Tell us about the student:
Danielle brings value to each of our classes. She is consistently on task in class and her participation adds value to each lesson. The work she produces is of high quality as well. Her attendance is admirable and she always follows dress code when required. Danielle exhibits the character trait of self-control daily and we are pleased to select her to represent the 7th grade as September student of the month!
Student Name: Ke’Ajah Shepherd
Teacher: Nagy, Kunsman, Taylor, Grayson/Gorham
Grade: 6th
Tell us about the student:
Ke’Ajah exemplifies each of the Student of the Month characteristics. Not only is she present and maintains a high rate of attendance, but she is also mentally present in each class. Her dedication to school work is respectable and she contributes immensely to the discourse in all subjects. Ke’Ajah models the character trait of self-control daily and continuously proves to be a role model to her peers. Because of these reasons, we are pleased to select her to represent the 6th grade as September student of the month!
We are committed to providing families with AMP & COVID resources to help assist with their student’s success and online school needs. To learn more, visit the dedicated AMP and COVID-19 Information page.
To find quick how-to videos and guides to help navigate online school, visit our FAQ course.
