LEADERSHIP LETTER: WAYNE GRANGER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Hello Dragon Families,
I hope that everyone is safe and healthy in this unique pandemic environment. Before I get into our latest updates, I wanted to take this opportunity to try to explain the absolutely stunning, innovative, and dedicated work by our teachers, administrators, and support staff that has been ongoing since Friday, March 13th. In a matter of a week, these amazing educators have completely redesigned what school looks like, from literacy and math, to science and music. They have designed systems for character education, physical education, the arts, and fun, engaging learning in numerous subjects. What is most amazing is that they have accomplished this astronomical feat working remotely, from their homes, while balancing their own families and the uncertainty of this ever-changing situation. That is exhibiting every bit of our Core Virtues of Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Dependability, and Empathy. I am so proud of our staff’s dedication and work this past week.
We will be communicating multiple times throughout the scheduled Spring Break next week, working to get everyone ready for this new reality of online, remote learning. We are still learning and expect that we will come upon a few challenges that require us to adapt our plans. We value your partnership and understanding during this time as we work to continually improve our services until we return in person.
- Communications- As a charter school in the St. Vrain Valley School District, parents may receive messages from SVVSD directly that do not fully apply to Flagstaff Academy. This is an issue we work to avoid, but we cannot control the SVVSD Communications processes. We will do our best to be proactive in our communications, but follow communications directly from Flagstaff Academy over the SVVSD district-wide messages.
- Student Belongings- If you did not pick up your student’s belongings from the school on March 13th, we have developed a “curbside pickup” system for Monday, March 30th. We will communicate directly with those families on the details of this system.
- Preschool/Dragon Flight Refunds- Those families who use our tuition-based programs will receive communication regarding refunds and credits for payment for services that have been canceled.
- Middle School Track Canceled- The middle school track season has been canceled. Parents will receive communications regarding refunds directly.
- Medications- Ms. Barrowman, our health clerk, will be in touch directly with families who did not pick up their student’s regarding school medications on March 13th.
- Facility- The facility is closed and unavailable for entry. Our custodial contractor has conducted a fogging disinfection and is currently conducting a detailed cleaning of the entire school including student desks, lockers and cubbies.
Please look for emails starting on Monday, March 23 and throughout the week. An email is expected to come from SVVSD regarding remote learning. This communication will not apply to Flagstaff Academy, as our remote process will be different and custom to our school.
Please take next week as an opportunity to relax, connect with family, and hopefully enjoy some spring weather. If possible, please make the effort to support our small businesses, who are so drastically impacted by this situation, by ordering take out, purchasing gift cards, or scheduling service in the future. We will be sharing out information about how we can help our Flagstaff Academy families who own and operate businesses, as well as the many local businesses who give so much to our school in terms of services, goods, and support. Our village is depending on all of us.
Thank you for your partnership.
Wayne Granger
Executive Director
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SCHOOL-WIDE ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Dear Dragon Families,
In the midst of this week’s sudden and extended school closure, our administration and staff members have been working remotely each day in order to ensure that Dragons can return to school after Spring Break, ready for distance learning. The health and safety of our community is our first priority, followed by providing the best educational experience possible. We have had multiple virtual meetings and planning sessions to be ready for online learning on Monday, March 30th. As we will not be able to return from break to our regular classrooms, you will be contacted by the principals and/or teachers with the plans for distance learning on Monday, March 23rd. Our focus remains on meeting the Colorado Academic Standards within the Core Knowledge Sequence, regardless of location. We encourage you to enjoy this time with your children and continue to reach out, should you have questions or need support during this time.
In Partnership,
Gael Lester
, Acting K-2 Principal
Abby Bok
, Acting 3-5 Principal
Katie Gustafson
, 6-8 Principal
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Dear Dragons,
If you’re reading this message, kudos to you for having an interest in how to make the best out of these unexpected school closures due to COVID-19 and the associated efforts to slow the spread of this pandemic. You’ve likely heard some of this information from other sources already, but this particular message is geared toward you, our Flagstaff Families, for the specific purpose of guiding and assisting our Dragons during this time. Your partnership is appreciated.
First, let’s prioritize self-care. Just like the instructions for airplane emergencies...put on your own oxygen mask before helping others...you need to take care of yourself so that you can support others. Give yourself permission to have your own stress and fear, model good coping strategies to manage it, and you’re less likely to project your anxiety and fear onto others.
Take care, Dragons!
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2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTIONS
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Dear Parents and Guardians,
As a public charter school, the Flagstaff Academy community has the responsibility of electing a Board of Directors to govern the affairs of our school. Responsibilities of the Board include strategic planning, reviewing the annual budget, establishing policies and procedures consistent with Flagstaff's mission, hiring and supervision of the Executive Director, and much more.
This year we are saying goodbye to two members of our Board who have dutifully served. We are thankful to each of them for their many hours of service and the role they have each played in shaping Flagstaff Academy. We now have the opportunity to elect two new members to our Board. Each Board member serves a three-year term. Our Board currently has a need for members with legal, business management, financial, or educational expertise, but most importantly are critical thinkers and have experience working effectively as part of a team.
I ask that you thoughtfully consider your role at Flagstaff Academy. Significant parent involvement is one of the key aspects of our charter school and a strong Board of Directors will help to serve Flagstaff Academy today and in the future to come.
If you are interested in running for the Board of Directors, please download and
complete the application
found on the
Board of Directors web section
and submit it to me at
clynch@flagstaffacademy.org
no later than 5 p.m. MDT on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. I am also available to answer any questions you may have regarding the Board or the election process. Thank you for your continued support of Flagstaff Academy.
Go Dragons!
Cary Lynch
Vice President, Board of Directors
Elections Committee Chairwoman
Flagstaff Academy
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FLAGSTAFF ACADEMY PTO - CHEERS 2020 CANCELED
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Dear Flagstaff Academy families,
Due to the recent events surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19), CHEERS 2020, Flagstaff Academy's Spring Gala, has been canceled. If you have already purchased tickets, you will be refunded.
If you have any questions regarding classroom baskets, please stand by! Your room parent will contact you shortly.
Please stay safe and healthy during these challenging times.
Regards,
Angela Nechvatal
Dan Slupik
CHEERS 2020 Committee Chairs
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Friday, March 13 through Saturday, April 4
Please check your spam or "promotions" folder!
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It's time to order your
2019-2020 Flagstaff Academy Yearbook
for your Dragons! To order:
- Visit www.mjthomasphoto.com and select 'order yearbook'
- Enter the code flagstaffyb1920
- Submit payment for $35. Payments will only be accepted directly by MJ Thomas.
The last date to order the yearbook at this price is Friday, May 8, 2020.
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Remember, with every Amazon purchase through
smile.amazon.com,
AmazonSmile donates to Flagstaff Academy Inc at no cost to you!
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