Head of School Message
Heather Moore, Head of School
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My week opened at the Virginia Beach Convention Center waiting in line for my first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine along with 300 other teachers, school staff and medical professionals. As I waited, I thought about how grateful I am to all the medical professionals who have worked so hard and continue to work hard to bring us to this moment. This moment where we can see past the pandemic and ponder our future after COVID. At the same time, I realize we still have a long way to go. It will take many months and long hours to ensure that the majority of our population is vaccinated creating the herd immunity needed to propel us forward. We all want to get back to “Normal”, however I prefer to look ahead to our new “Normal.” This new normal will likely require us to continue to adhere to our mitigation strategies, wear a mask, wash our hands and stay home if we are sick. This is a small price to pay for in person learning and the hope to come together in the not so distant future to celebrate the end of the pandemic!
Our Virtual Step Up Day is this Friday, January 29, 2021 for students in grades EY4 through grade 5. Step Up Day will provide our students with the chance to explore their upcoming grade. Students will have virtual meets during the day to meet the teachers and learn from their peers about some of the opportunities the next grade will have to offer.
February 1 -16, 2021 is Re-enrollment! Please check Parent Square for important information and instructions to re-enroll through Open Apply for the 2021-2022 school year. We are grateful that you have entrusted us with your children. We look forward to strengthening our partnership and to celebrating their many milestones with you. All re-enrollment contracts are due by Monday, February 16, 2021.
Below you will see some reminders for next week.
Shavuah Tov, wishing you all a wonderful week ahead!
Heather Moore
Head of School
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Learning Experiences through Innovative Field Trips
Janet Jenkins, Primary Years Program Director
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Field trips are a great way to spark excitement and wonder in students as they further explore topics they have studied in class. This year we are finding some unique challenges to our field trip plans, but they are not stopping us from bringing great learning experiences to our students. SIA teachers are continuing to bring these experiences to their students and are finding new ways for their students to make strong connections.
First graders have had some interesting discussions on how humans have an effect on their environment within different habitats. As a result, first grade teacher, Ms. Snell organized a virtual field trip to the Virginia Aquarium. It was amazing. Our guide was able to get up close to the big tanks with his camera, and it felt like we were actually there. He spoke directly to the students and answered questions they had in real-time. Students learned about the impact of pollution in the oceans. They were able to see how the Virginia Aquarium takes care of animals that have been injured because of human impact. The students really enjoyed the time they spent learning about ways they could be more mindful and make a difference in their environment.
Second-grade students are also working on their unit for Sharing the Planet; however, they are focusing on natural resources. In their study of Native Americans there are many connections to the use of natural resources. Mrs. Carnazza took her students on a walking field trip around campus to closely observe the natural resources in our area. Students focused on which resources they would need to make a shelter. They were challenged to design a dwelling that offered some kind of protection from the elements just as the indigenous people that were in our area planned their communities with the natural materials that were available to them.
As an IB Candidate School, we know that change and adaptation are a global concept, and we are proud to be able to bring our students Field Trips that are safe and engaging as we adapt to our new normal.
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1/28 - Tu B'shevat - (Birthday of the Trees)
1/29 - Virtual Step Up Day for Students (EY4 - Grade 5)
2/1 - 2/16 - SIA Re-enrollment
2/15 Presidents' Day/School Closed/ Fullcare Closed/ JCC School's Day Out Camp Open.
2/16 SIA Reenrollment Contracts Due
2/26 Purim Celebration; 12pm Dismissal; Sundown and Fullcare close at 4pm
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Is your child missing a jacket or coat?
Please send a description to Linda Bridges, and she will be happy to see if the missing item is in our Lost and Found Box!
Please write your child's name in all items.
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Planning for 2021-2022
Carin Simon, Admissions Director
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Dear Parents,
Reenrollment forms will go out to all currently enrolled families* on February 1. Reenrollment is February 1 - February 16. At that time, you will be notified to reenroll your current student and make your $250 reenrollment tuition deposit through Open Apply.
Flexible Tuition and Financial Aid for 2021-2022 are also due by February 16. Families need to complete a new form each year when applying for aid. Please click here to apply for Flexible Tuition or Financial Aid.
If you have any questions about reenrollment or what next year's curriculum looks like for your child, let's set up a Google Meet to chat! Contact me through phone or email: 757.424.4327 or csimon@strelitzacademy.org
*Students who are not turning 2 years old by September 30, 2021 will not need to reenroll.
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It is hard to believe that Summer Camp is only 5 months away! If you have not registered your child in SIA's 12 month program and would like to register your child for camp this summer, please click here to register. To check if you have registered for camp 2021, please refer to your tuition statement.
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LUNCH ORDER REMINDERS
Ms. Linda Bridges, Office Manager
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If you order lunch for your child (Toddlers to 5th grade), please order in advance from https://orgsonline.com/. Print the days you ordered so you know when to pack a lunch. Primary students should bring several snacks on the days they order lunch from school. Everyone needs to bring a reusable water bottle.
If you need to cancel or change a lunch, please do before 9:30 a.m. if it is on the day of the order.
Remember: if you wait to order, you may forget.
Lunch instructions are included for anyone who needs to start an account or needs a reminder about the program.
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Harris Teeter will automatically give a percentage to SIA everytime you show and use your VIC Card!
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Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Strelitz International Academy whenever you shop on AmazonSmile.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
January Babies!!
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Students
Stella Dunlap 1/2
Liana Yusufov 1/3
Henry Krupnick 1/5
Henry Schwartz 1/10
Michael Bayer 1/13
Lochlan Hoover 1/16
Marks Belote 1/17
Shai Rubin 1/17
David Ohana 1/18
Zachary Cohen 1/20
Nikolas Balsliemke 1/20
Ariella Brown 1/24
Avi Richlen 1/26
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Faculty and Staff
Carin Simon 1/7
Sylvia Wilson 1/26
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Updated Class Cupcake Order Form Below |
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Ice Pops or Cupcakes can be ordered for Class birthday treats!
For Cupcake, please use the form below and drop off at Cardo Campus Cafe or email to: lunch@ujft.org
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PJ Library Programs and Events |
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Join us for an author talk with Terri Libenson as she discusses her book...
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Thursday, February 11, 2021 7:30 PM
Everyone knows how much brainy Bri likes the spotlight (not). So why did she ever agree to something that that forces her to learn a new language, give a speech, help organize a party, and juggle drama at school and home?! As the big event inches closer, Bri wonders if it’s all worth it. Becoming Brianna is the fourth book in the best-selling Emmie & Friends series. The story brings Brianna from Positively Izzy back into the limelight, in a way she never thought possible. She must overcome all kinds of frustrating challenges, all the while trying to answer the biggest question of all: What do I believe?
Terri Libenson is a New York Times bestselling children’s book author and award-winning cartoonist of the syndicated daily comic strip, The Pajama Diaries, which ran from 2006-2020. She was also an award-winning humorous card writer for American Greetings. Terri has three Pajama Diaries book collections: Deja To-Do, Having It All–And No Time To Do It, and Bat-Zilla. She is also the New York Times bestselling author of the middle-grade series, Emmie & Friends (Balzer + Bray). Born and raised in Kingston, PA, Terri lives with her husband and two daughters in Cleveland, OH.
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