Eye of the Dragon
John Dewey Academy of Learning * January 2 - 4 , 2019 *
Welcome Back!
Hello Dragon Families!
The New Year is often about renewal and reflection. We have been doing some reflection at JDAL as well and are looking forward to continuing the work of creating the "best school in the universe." Please see below for some adjustments that are being made at JDAL, starting immediately.
Advisory Seating - Last year, students requested having more freedom to move throughout the school to collaborate with others. We implemented a flexible-seating model in September, but students have since decided this model isn't what they had hoped for. They miss the camaraderie of the Advisory system and having a space to work within their advisory room. Considering seminars will also take place in advisor's rooms, we will not be re-installing the dividers on the desks. Instead, students will have the benefit of flexible seating within their advisories.
Students are still encouraged to seek project help from the content advisors and have the opportunity to work up front in the Quiet Zone with a pass.
Middle School Advisory (Ms. Jenna) - Our new advisor, Jenna Mixer, begins January 2nd. She will be the middle school advisor and will have 6th - 8th grade students in her advisory. Our middle school advisory will have a unique schedule, which allows for specialized middle school instruction and activities.
#jdalPRIDE Advisory Committee - One of our students is leading this committee and is looking for more students to get involved. Students will work together to ensure that our learning community looks, feels, and sounds like the vision we all love at JDAL. If you are interested in joining, please let Tia or me know.
Thank you for being a dragon! We appreciate you and we believe in you.
With gratitude,
Jen + the JDAL Staff
LOOKING FOR PARENT NETWORK VOLUNTEERS!
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
January 2 - February 4: Transfer Window for GBAPS Students
If you know families who wish to enroll their child at JDAL next school year, the transfer window for GBAPS students is now open. Please direct interested families to https://www.gbaps.org/why_choose_gbaps/intra-district_transfer for more information.
January 9th: Townhall Meeting @ 2pm in Studio
Students will discuss #jdalPRIDE components for our new school culture program.
January 24th: Event Night #2 @5pm
Community members and families are invited to spend the evening speaking with students about their latest learning experiences. JDAL students are required to attend from 4:45pm - 7pm.
January 25th : Attendance Incentive Day
All students with less than 5 absences this school year qualify to participate in the Attendance Incentive Day. More details to come.
January 29th: JDAL Information Night
Community members and prospective families are invited to join us to learn more about John Dewey Academy of Learning. Please share with your family and friends who may be interested.
IMPORTANT LINKS
School Calendar- http://jdal.gbaps.org/cms/one.aspx?pageId=571101
Infinite Campus Parent Portal- https://campus.gbaps.org/campus/portal/greenbay.jsp
Lunch Menu and Prices- http://gbaps.nutrislice.com/
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Jen Agamaite - Coordinator of Charter Schools
Email: jmagamaite@gbaps.org
Website: www.jdal.gbaps.org
Location: 1420 Harvey Street, Green Bay, WI, USA
Phone: 920.272.7074
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Twitter: @gbapsJohnDewey