the Warriors Weekly
For the week of December 9 - 13, 2019
Genesis Innovation Academy
this WEEK at GIA
*Additions/changes will be communicated by coaches & club sponsors, as needed.
Mon. 12/9
Moot Court Team Practice - Upper School Coed 4:00 – 6:00
Reading Bowl Practice - Upper School Boys 4:00 - 5:15
Basketball Practice 4:00 – 6:00 (First Iconium Baptist Church)
Cheer Practice – Upper School 3:45 – 6:00
Tues. 12/10
Moot Court Team Practice - Upper School Coed 4:00 – 6:00
Basketball Practice 4:00 – 6:00 First Iconium Baptist Church
Cheer Practice - Lower School 2:45 – 4:30
Cheer Practice – Upper School 3:45 – 6:00
Wed. 12/11
Urban Nutcracker Field trip - Upper School Girls buses leave at 9:00 am
Reading Bowl Practice - Upper School Girls 4:15 - 5:15
Robotics Team Practice – Upper School Boys 4:00 - 5:30
Thurs. 12/12
Robotics Team Practice – Upper School Boys 4:00 - 5:30
Robotics Team Practice – Lower School Coed 4:00 - 5:30
Reading Bowl Practice - Lower School Girls 3:45 - 5:00
Cheer Practice - Lower School 2:45 – 4:30
Cheer Practice – Upper School 3:45 – 6:00
Fri. 12/13
Microsoft MANCODE Field trip - Upper School Boys buses leave at 8:00 am
Sat. 12/14
Robotics Competition - Upper School Boys 8:00 am
Lonnie Johnson STEM Activity Center
Basketball Games
2:00 pm
GIA Lady Warriors (6th - 8th grade) vs. Ivy Prep Monarchs
Decatur Recreation Center
3:20 pm
GIA Male Warriors (7th/8th grade) vs. AHA
Decatur Recreation Center
#gTG GIA is going from Great to Greater in 2019/2020!
We need the continuous support of our families to reinforce the foundations which are being provided in the classroom.
Please make certain your scholar is well-nourished and well-rested each day. Also, please make sure your scholar comes to school with their school supplies each day.
GIA is #gTG in 2019/2020!!!!
Field Trip to the Urban Nutcracker
To promote artistic excellence in the African-American interpretation of the traditional Nutcracker, scholars from GIA's Upper Girls Academy will take a field trip to the Urban Nutcracker on Wednesday, December 11th, 2019. The event will take place in King Chapel on the campus of Morehouse College.
We are pleased to announce that GIA's 8th grade scholar, Taylor Thomas, will be performing in the Urban Nutcracker!
Join us for a VIRTUAL Directors' Coffee (Thurs. Dec. 12th)
Here's the link to register for the upcoming VIRTUAL (online) Directors' Coffee on Thursday, December 12th at 9:00 am.
https://events.genndi.com/register/818720503324742947/bf0edb0bad
Technology Event for Upper School Boys
Parents, in order for your scholar to participate:
- You must register your scholar(s) for the trip online at: https://fs27.formsite.com/tworoads/adchhrpxqk/iex.html
- Your scholar must be in full GIA uniform on the day of the trip; no exceptions. Scholars who are in violation of the dress code will NOT be allowed to attend and represent GIA. Please contact elovett@giacademy.org if you need clarification on dress code expectations.
*****BUSES WILL DEPART GIA PROMPTLY AT 8:00 ON FRIDAY, DEC. 13TH.*****
Breakfast and lunch will be provided at Atlanta Tech.
December Core Value
Nobility is defined as displaying or exhibiting characteristics of honesty, integrity, courage, and kindness.
Breakfast Is Important!
Remember, breakfast is served each morning in the GIA cafeteria from 7:15 - 7:45 am.
Upcoming Classroom Spelling Bee Competitions
- Look for Spelling lists to come home;
- Lower School Parents – Contact your homeroom teacher for information on spelling lists and dates of classroom bees;
- Upper School Contacts: Girls (Ms. Audu – aaudu@giacademy.org) ; Boys (Ms. Kleinberger – lkleinberger@giacademy.org).
End of Semester Exam Schedule (grades 3-8)
Reading/ ELA Exams
12-16-19
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Math Exams
12-17-19
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Science Exams
*grades 5-8 only
12-18-19
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Social Studies Exams
*grades 5-8 only
12-19-19
3rd- 8th Grade Scholars
8AM - 10AM
Two (2) 45 min. sections
- All exams will be administered on Mastery Connect;
- Exams will be entered as a single test grade;
- Retakes for failing grades will take place on 12-19 & 12-20.
It's Getting Colder
*Upper School Boys Academy scholars are required to wear their gray vests, as a formal part of the cold weather uniform, each day. Teachers may add/deduct ClassDojo points to ensure compliance.
Upper School End-of-Year Trip to Washington, D.C.
Some families have fallen behind on making their monthly payments for the Upper School end-of-year trip to Washington, D.C.
Please be reminded that payments are due and expected to be paid by the 15th of each month.
To avoid late fees (or risk cancellation of your reservation), please make your payments to Class Act Tours at:
https://www.classacttours.com/
There are a few seats available for the trip.
Parent and grandparents are invited to join the trip!