Volume 2 | April 2020
Inspiration Academy is Thriving!
Welcome to the Lion's Roar, Inspiration Academy's OFFICIAL newsletter.
Read on to find about all of the excitement this month !
Mark Your Calendar
Apr 3 Parent's Pride Virtual Meeting 8:15am
Apr 10 Good Friday - NO SCHOOL
Apr 12 Easter - HE IS RISEN!

*SAVE THE DATE*
May TBD Prom
May TBD Senior Chapel
May 4-8 Teacher Appreciation Week
May 12-15 Senior Exam Week
May 18 8th Grade Commission 1:30pm
May 19-22 Exam week -11:30am Dismissal
May 23 Graduation 4pm
Technology-Enriched Curriculum Gives IA Students Advantage During Quarantine!
Skype meeting devotionals, digital textbooks, web- based group projects, and cloud-based homework submission are everyday activities at Inspiration Academy. Educational innovation, with a goal of real world preparation, have allowed IA staff and students to transition to virtual class models with great success. While many other educational outlets struggle with collapsing websites and unprepared students, IA doesn't miss a beat on their first day back to school, and even manages to hold Chapel services as usual via Facebook and Instagram Live!

Thank you to our staff and families for all of your hard work and flexibility during this time!
NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT OPEN!
Admissions is pleased to announce that we are accepting new student enrollments for the 2020/2021 school year! If you have already applied and been accepted, keep a look out for an email with your unique registration form link. If you have applied, but are not sure if you have been accepted, you can reach out to Trish Fuchs to verify the status of your application.

If you are interested in setting up a tour or simply getting more information about all of the exciting programs Inspiration Academy has to offer, click on the button below and let us know a little about you!
Isolate, Not Disconnect
OUR PRIDE IS STRONG!!
It's easy to feel disconnected during this time of isolation, but our IA Community is alive and well! Take a minute to connect with us on your favorite social media platform. You'll find a supportive community of neighbors, teachers, students, and family who are ready to welcome you into the PRIDE! You can find us us on all platforms by following @inspirationacademyfl, including onour NEW TikTok account!

Connect with us today by clicking on the links below!
SUPPORT IA DURING THE GIVING CHALLENGE AND HAVE YOUR DOLLARS MATCHED!!
The Giving Challenge is an exciting online 24-hour giving event, hosted by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County and strengthened by The Patterson Foundation, that connects 700+ nonprofit organizations with passionate donors to support diverse causes and create enduring impact in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and DeSoto counties. 21st Century Ministries DBA Inspiration Academy has the pleasure of being on of the nonprofits that benefits from this unique event. So, SAVE THE DATE and TELL YOUR FRIENDS about this exciting opportunity to give! For more information about the Giving Challenge click here .
WE NEED YOU!
A community is stronger together and we need you! The Giving Challenge,Teacher Appreciation Week, and so many more events will provide an opportunity for you to support the ministry and educational experiences of our students. Please consider sharing your time, talents and treasures with us. For more information about how you can get involved, simply . . .
HELP! Tragedy Strikes!
Equipment Stolen During Quarantine
As the quarantine began, our equipment shed was broken into by an unknown party, and much of our lawn maintenance equipment was stolen. While this unfortunate event could discourage us, it also has the power to bring us together in a spirit of generosity!
All effort has been made to recover the items, however, with spring upon us the need for these items will not wait. If you are able to donate replacements or services for the list below, please contact sarinette.rivera@inspirationacademy.com as soon as possible.
  • Husqvarna Backpack Blower
  • Eco Backpack Blower
  • Hand-held Blower
  • Stihl Chainsaw
  • Stihl Stick Edger
  • Stihl Weedeater
  • Stihl Pole Hedge Trimmer
  • Shindaiwa Weedeater
  • 3 Pruning Hand Saws
  • Bow Saw
  • 10ft Aluminum Ladder
  • 2 Flathead Fiber Glass Shovels
  • 2 Pitchfork
  • Hand Pruners
  • Big Tree Loppers
  • 2 Machetes
  • Double Bit Axe
  • 2 Grade Rakes
  • 2 Leaf Rakes
  • Car Battery Charger and Jump Box
  • 1 Gallon Gas Can
  • 2 Backpack Chemical Sprayers

SUPPORT YOUR BOOSTER CLUB!
For more information about membership, fundraising, or volunteer opportunities contact Joel Hartman .
From the Desk of Parent's Pride

Greetings from home!
 
We hope that everyone had a restful spring break considering the circumstances. We are officially gearing up for our BIGGEST Pride event of the year, our Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week. It will be here before we know it and fingers crossed we will have the opportunity to thank our incredible teachers for all that they do in person. Taking place from May 4th -8th it's a team effort. Help is needed from everyone to make it a special week for our teachers and faculty that continue to make IA a very special place for our kids. With it only being a month away there is a lot to do. This is the ideal time to start to collect gift cards and other gift items for the teachers "goodie bags". For example we have done gift cards for gas, groceries, dining, coffee, etc. Other gift items include: small candles, toiletries, chocolates and candy. 

Also, the tradition has been to provide a delicious breakfast and lunch every day throughout the week. Please be on the lookout for the sign-up genius over the next couple of weeks which spells out what our exact needs will be and allows you to lock in your contribution.

W e understand now more than ever how our teachers have risen to the occasion even in the craziest of times to provide a bit of normalcy for our kids and this is our chance to thank them. 

NEW!! This month our meeting will be held VIRTUALLY via ZOOM. We will meet THIS FRIDAY, April 3rd at 8:15am from your very own home. Keep an eye out for a Remind or email with our meeting code. I can't wait to see all of your smiling faces!
 
Thank you for all of your ongoing support!
 
Many Blessings,
Sabrina Ullmann & Parents Pride
 

 
If you have any questions regarding Parent's Pride, please contact us at parents.pride@inspirationacademy.com
 
*Please take a moment to join our private Facebook page if you haven't already done so at: Inspiration Academy-Parent's Pride .    
Advertise With Us!

Would you like to advertise your business to the Inspiration Academy Community and help support IA at the same time? Contact Holly McAndrew to reserve your advertising space today!

Business Card - $25/month
Whole page - $100/month

Design Services Available.
NON-DISCRIMINATORY STATEMENT
It is and shall be the policy of Inspiration Academy in the admission of students or the hiring of employees, not to discriminate on the basis of the applicant’s race, color, or ethnic origin and entitle them to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities made available to students and employees at this school.
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