
IACS Hawk
Week ending August 30th
Dear IACS Community,
Last week I read a light-hearted article about the parent's perspective of back to school. The article included this picture. Perhaps you can relate?
Joking aside, it's been a personal joy to see our community come together these past two weeks as we reconnect with familiar faces and welcome new members to the IACS family. (Sadly, I can't jump as high as the woman in the picture.) To our new IACS families, please know that there are MANY people who are more than ready to help you navigate this transition. Please don't feel that you need to figure out everything on your own. In addition to reaching out by phone or email, please mark the Back To School Nights on your calendars: Middle School September 19th and High School on September 26th. Additionally, if you'd like to meet up with some other IACS parents, you’re invited to attend the first meeting of the Innovation Academy Community Association (IACA) on Wednesday September 11th at 6:00pm in the School Library.
In partnership,
Greg Orpen
Head of School
All School News
2019-2020 School Calendar Check out our Web site http://www.innovationcharter.org for any updates or additions to the calendar.
Attendance: Need to call a student out sick or request an early dismissal? Please email the main office at mainoffice@innovationcharter.org.
Substitute Teachers Needed
We are always looking for more substitute teachers to add to our roster! If you are interested in subbing with us, you will need to register, participate in background checks as required by law, and complete training. Ready to go? Please plan to attend the training on 9/12 or 9/23 from 8:15-9. Please fill out the following two forms:
Please RSVP to the training here ... Please complete your profile hereJob Opening - Part-Time Cafeteria Staff
Starting Date: August 19, 2019 - IACS is looking for a part-time cafeteria worker to assist in the preparation and serving of meals to its students and staff. This is a perfect opportunity for anyone who is looking to work parent hours and enjoys working in a fast paced environment
Hours: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday – 8:00am-3:00pm. Hourly Rate: $14hr
Contact: Karen Drake, Director of School Nutrition: kdrake@innovationcharter.org
You can find more information about the Nutrition Program here as well as
links to the menus and online cafe payments.
Middle School News
Middle School Back to School Night
Mark your calendars for 9/19 6-8 pm Families will follow their child’s schedule, meet teachers and learn about their grade-level curriculum and expectations.
Middle School Student and Family Handbook
The middle school student and family handbook is linked here. Please review important school policies within and the family compact.
School Calendar
The calendar of important middle school dates is found here. Dates will continually be added via our all school Google calendar located on the home page of our website.
After School Program
The IACS After School Program is in full swing! We offer time to complete homework, various games and activities, and when weather and staffing permit, time to spend outside. The program is run by IACS staff members (currently: Mary Gaynor, and Tara O’Hayre). For more info and to register go to IACS After School .
Supplies Needed
The 7/8 science teams are in need of some bottle rocket project supplies:
Cereal boxes or used poster-board (or similar paper products that are rigid and easy to cut)
2-Liter bottles (clean please)
Please have your child bring to Room 207 or 208. Thank you!
Calling All Singers! Like to sing? Join Middle School Chorus!
Begins on Wednesday, September 11th from 12:25-1:45 in the Middle School Music Room. Open to students in grades 5-8 and meets on Half-Day Wednesdays from 12:25-1: 45 pm. Students must provide their own transportation home at 1:45 pm. Bring a lunch and your singing voice as we prepare the music for our Winter Concert in December. (Drama students may participate in both Chorus and Drama on Wednesdays.)
Questions? Email - Mrs. Erin Lane - High School & Middle School Chorus
Come join the band! If you've never played before, beginner band is for you. Choose from flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, baritone horn, or percussion. We meet in 510 on Mon & Thur from 3-4:30. Already played one of those instruments for a year or more? Advanced band could be for you! We meet in 510 on Tues from 3-5 and submit videos to Ms. D every Fri.
To sign up or get more info: email Ms. Destramp
After School Middle School Art Program
10-week Fall Session registration is open! Runs Sept 17th - Nov 21
Offered on Tues or Thur from 3:00 – 4:30, the after school art program allows students access to a wide variety of materials and tools in the art room in order to create work of their choosing. The fee for the session is $75 and must be submitted by 9/13/19 (After School Payment Form) Email jshaby@innovationcharter.org with questions or to inquire about scholarships.
High School News
Picture Day
Picture Day for the High School will be on Tuesday, September 10th. Coffee Pond order forms will be sent home next week. Orders may also be placed online at www.coffeepond.com . Select Innovation Academy Upper School.
Back to School Night
Mark your calendars for Back to School Night on Thursday, September 26th from 5:45-8pm. This is a chance for parents and guardians to meet your students’ teachers, learn about their classes and follow their schedule.
Schedule your ILP Meeting
Advisors are scheduling ILP (Individual Learning Plans) for Wednesday, Sept 18th and Wednesday, Oct. 2. At the conference, Parents/Guardians, student and advisor (along with teachers) discuss and come to consensus on attainable and measurable goals for the student. Along with goals, strategies for achieving those goals are discussed. Watch for an email or reach out to your student’s advisor to schedule a time to meet.
Aspen/X2 Family Portals
Family Portals in Aspen/X2 allow parents/guardians to see a student’s schedule, attendance, missing work, grades as well as progress reports and report cards when they are released. All new families have been e-mailed logins. If you have not received your login or have forgotten yours please contact Crystal McKiel, 978-649-0432 x2004 for assistance.
While in your family portal please take a moment to check the contact information for your student(s). Typos do sometimes happen and we would rather correct any errors now rather than when there is a more urgent issue. Find the contacts by going to the Family top tab, and then to the Contacts side tab.
IACA News
Hope to see you at our first IACA meeting Wed Sept 11th at 6:00pm in the IACS Library.
Innovation Academy Charter School
Email: mainoffice@innovationcharter.org
Website: innovationhcharter.org
Location: 72 Tyng Road, Tyngsborough, MA, United States
Phone: 978-649-0432
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IACStyngsborough/
Twitter: @iacharterschool