[deanwoodcitizens] Fwd: IDEA Public Charter School | August 2021 News | Back-to-School Meet & Greet on August 21!

  • From: Deanwood Citizens Association <info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: deanwoodcitizens@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2021 11:25:22 -0400

---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: IDEA Public Charter School <newsletter@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, Aug 17, 2021 at 4:09 PM
Subject: IDEA Public Charter School | August 2021 News | Back-to-School
Meet & Greet on August 21!
To: <info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>


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*A Message from Principal McCrae*

We’re counting down the days until school starts on August 30, and we are
so excited to welcome all our scholars back into our building! School will
be in person five days a week, with COVID health and safety protocols
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in place. We are ready to resume the dynamic teaching and learning that has
always taken place at IDEA and to rekindle the relationships that make our
community so special.

Our priorities for this year are three Es. For the 2021-2022 school year,
we are:

Growing from good to great through innovative methods, in order to restore

   - Empathetic engagement with scholars and staff


   - Enrichment for learning


   - Equitable processes for all

What do the three Es mean for your scholars and families? Everything! We
want to engage everyone in the IDEA family in the three Es. How can you
participate?

   - Attend town hall meetings to learn about upcoming activities, ask
   questions, and share ideas to help make IDEA a truly great school
   - Join IDEA committees to help shape the future of our school
   - Encourage scholars to take advantage of opportunities, such as our
   Twilight Academy, which will launch in the second quarter
   - Ensure scholars are doing their work and check on their progress using
   Canvas
   
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   and Powerschool
   
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   (here’s a video
   
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   to help)
   - Ask scholars how their day was
   - Keep the school informed about scholar or family issues that might
   affect scholars’ learning, or if supportive services are needed

Our strong, close-knit community has always been a hallmark of IDEA’s
success, and it takes all of us working together to keep that going. We
appreciate your help!

Please join us in welcoming new staff
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members to our IDEA family.

Araba Aidoo-Apau, College and Career Coordinator

Dr. Charlene Evans-Smith, Director of Intervention and Scholar
Programming

Lenora Felder, Science Teacher

Lisa Garcia, Academic Counselor

Daniel Heo, Urban Teachers Fellow and Math Teacher

Steven Hartmann, Social Studies Teacher

Robert Jenkins, Athletic Coordinator

Aysha Prince, Exceptional Education Teacher

Jordan Randolph, Urban Teachers Fellow and English Teacher

Melissa Schick, Exceptional Education Teacher

Tara Wilson, Cafeteria Assistant

Remember to buy school supplies before school starts. You can find the list
here
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.

Finally, we hope to see all of you at our back-to-school event
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on August 21 from 10am to 1pm at IDEA for a back-to-school meet and greet!
Enjoy music, games, and vendors. Get to know your classmates and learn what
to expect as an IDEA scholar so you can walk onto campus ready to succeed!
At this event, new scholars will receive

   - IDEA Chromebooks
   - Two free uniform shirts
   - IDEA swag bag
   - Tours of the school building

We are excited to begin another school year together! If you have any
questions or concerns, please contact me at nmccrae@xxxxxxxxxxx or
202.399.4750.

Yours,

*Nicole McCrae*
*Principal*
News & Announcements
Back-to-School Meet & Greet on August 21 from 10am-1pm

All IDEA scholars--new and returning--are invited!
Read more...
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Get Free Vaccines at IDEA Before School Starts

Now is the perfect time to get caught up on immunizations from preventable
diseases.
Read more...
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Garden Interns Harvest Vegetables and Planted Seeds

Scholars and staff will benefit from the interns work throughout the
upcoming school year and beyond.
Read more...
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Remembering Taya Ashton, IDEA Class of 2019

Taya's big dreams, enthusiasm, and positive attitude made an impact on
everyone she met.
Read more...
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*Mission*


IDEA prepares students with academic, social, leadership, and occupational
skills for post-secondary opportunities and to be responsible citizens who
contribute to the community.

*Executive Leadership*
*Executive Director | *Justin Rydstrom
*Principal | *Nicole McCrae

Principal's Cabinet

*Academic Coach* | Natalie Hinds
*Director of Career & Technical Education* | Andrea Zimmermann
*Director of Intervention & Scholar Programming | *Charlene Evans-Smith
*Operations Manager* | Tracy Eichelberger
*Vice Principal* | Shomari Jennings

*Administrative Team*

*Dean of Culture | *Lori Briscoe
*Director of Clinical Services | *Melody Washington
*Director of Exceptional Education* | Sybil Pernell
*Food Service Manager* | Malika Joseph

Connect

1027 45th Street NE
Washington, DC 20019
202-399-4750
www.ideapcs.org
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https://www.facebook.com/IDEAPCSpage/
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https://twitter.com/IDEA_PCS
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