North Duncanville
 Dr. McDonald
Superintendent
Advantage Academy

Advantage Academy Families,

We are 1/2 way through the school year and we are continuing to stay abreast of all of the latest data on COVID-19. Although we do not know what the future holds, we know that students need to continue to learn academically. We continue to do all we can to provide assistance to struggling students so please reach out to your campus if your child is struggling. If you are not sure, log into the parent portal to see your child's first semester grades. If you need assistance with this, contact your campus administrator.

CHAMPION THOUGHT: Students are learning to choose healthy relationships and to accept others, even for their differences.
7 Pillars of Character & Leadership Program
February 2021
Pillar: Humility
Character Trait: Thorough, Punctual
Habit: 5- Seek 1st to understand, then to be understood
Principal's Corner
Dr. S Williams
North Duncanville
Principal
North Duncanville Families
100 pennies is a dollar. 100 years is a century. And 100 days of school is a CELEBRATION! I am so excited to celebrate 100 days of school with our students and staff Friday, February 5! Look for information from your child's teacher about ways to celebrate.

Also, February is Black History Month. We would love to have pictures of your families and/or stories about your family history that we can share with our North Duncanville family! We also look forward to learning about and sharing about people and events in Black History that have made a positive and lasting impact in America.

Remember to check grades regularly and reach out to your teachers if you have questions.
Please mark your calender's with these important events coming up!
  • February 3- PLC
  • February 5- 100 days of school
  • February 5- Texas Reads One Book
  • February 10- PLC
  • February 15- President's Day Student & Staff Holiday
  • February 24- PLC
February is Black History Month
How is Black History Month celebrated?
The event is intended to recognize the contribution and achievements of those with African or Caribbean heritage. It's also an opportunity for people to learn more about the effects of racism and how to challenge negative stereotypes.
Counselor's Corner
Last month during guidance lessons, we read Emmanuel’s Dream by Laurie Ann Thompson and Sean Qualls (a true story about a man born with only one leg who showed others that people with disabilities can still accomplish great things. We discussed growth mindsets and how students can show a growth mindset when things are hard. If you would like to know more about this amazing man, here is a link
This month, we will be talking about Random Acts of Kindness Week, which is February 14th - 20th. You can help your child by suggesting ways that they can be kind to the people around them - even those people they do not get along with.
You can contact me at stacy.renfroe@advantageacademy.org
PE TIPS
Use a deck of cards to create a quick family workout. Do the number of repetitions displayed on the card: 
  • Hearts: Stationary Lunges  
  • Spades: basketball jump shots 
  • Diamonds: Squat jumps/ squats 
  • Clubs: calf-raises 
  • Joker: wild card! Choose the number and activity
Nurse Corner
February Health Awareness Month 
American Heart Month  
National Children’s Dental Health Month 
Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week (Feb. 3 - 9)
A healthy school environment requires the cooperation and effort of us all working together. Follow the Habits for Good Health listed below recommended by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. 

Habits for Good Health 
  • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze - throw the tissue away after you use it. If you do not have a tissue, cover your mouth and nose with the inside of your elbow. 
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand cleaner. 
  • Try not to touch your eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs often spread this way. 
  • Stay home when you are sick. This will help prevent spreading your illness to others. 
Keep your child home if:
  • A temperature of 100.0 or higher 
  • Vomiting in last 24 hrs
  • Diarrhea in the last 24hrs
  • Rash with itching or fever
  • Eye infection - red, itching, and/or drainage from the eye
  • Hospital Stay/ER visit- Must be cleared by a medical provider and have a note to return to school
  • Close/direct contact with person positive for COVID-19
COVID-19 Testing - Now available at the campus for students and staff ONLY. Must call the Nurse for an appointment.

REQUIRED MEDICAL INFORMATION
  • Please submit updated vaccine records to the campus nurse. 
  • Hearing/Vision screening is REQUIRED for PK, KG, 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th grades. 
  • Spinal screening is REQUIRED for 5th/7th-grade girls and 8th-grade boys. 
***You may bring a doctor’s note verifying screening or you may bring the student to the campus nurse for screening***
Dental Health Month
Attendance
Campus Activities
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"Perhaps a man's character was like a tree, and his reputation like its shadow; the shadow is what we think of it, the tree is the real thing."
-Abraham Lincoln