Willie Brown Academy Insider
April 17, 2020
Message from Counselor Eubanks
Mrs. Eubanks would like to check in with all families! Please complete this short form to give her some feedback. Thanks!
Staff Parade!
CAMP Team Distance Learning
Daily Announcements
Watch the 4/24 announcements (and find out who the winner is from all of the challenge entries!).
Food Drive
Our food drive yesterday was such a success! But several of you mentioned that you venture out to the grocery store only once a week and weren't able to contribute yet. We are going to have another food drive this coming Thursday! THANK YOU to all who contributed...y'all are awesome!!!
During these uncertain times, Willie Brown Academy is committed to continuing its support of families and organizations in need. We will have a canned food/non-perishable food items drive on this Thursday. Anything that you can give to someone less fortunate is greatly appreciated. We are asking that you bring the food items to WBA and leave them stacked at the front door. There will be a form for you to write your name and your scholar’s name for a drawing on Monday……remember to bring your own pen! There are some safety protocols that we must follow while donating and they are as follows:
*If you see another family dropping off please maintain a safe distance away from the family or wait in your car for them to leave.
*We are not to congregate at the school, so kindly drop your donations off and exit the campus for safety reasons.
*We will disinfect, use gloves, and make sure all donations are safe to send on.
Thank you in advance for your support. Please drop off all items by 6:00 PM on Thursday, April 30th.
#WashYourHands #BeSafe #WeMissYou!
Thank You,
Lisa Eubanks
Art Challenge Picture Collages
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13-tor3yeTpq_GsFh0O1C337hpySrQo0W?usp=sharing
Tips for Learning at Home
COVID Book for Kids
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KjbKGy8cDNXKZ4xCuo8-iISXakbyOhN0/view?usp=sharing
Community Resources
Medications at school?
Need internet access at home?
AT&T - Offering open hotspots, unlimited data to existing companies, and $10/month plans to low-income families.
Charter - Free internet offer for two months for new K-12 and college student households
Comcast - Offering free WiFi for two months to low-income families, plus all Xfinity hotspots are free to the public during this time
Spectrum - Offering 60 days of free internet service to new customers. Call 844-488-8395
Sprint - Providing unlimited data to existing customers, and allowing all handsets to enable hotspots for 60 days at no extra charge Remote work PDF Flyer
T-Mobile - Providing unlimited data to existing customers and allowing all handsets to enable hotspots for 60 days at no extra charge.
Verizon - No special offers but following FCC agreements waiving late fees and not disconnecting existing service.
Free Lunch Offer
During the COVID-19 shutdown, free healthy and delicious meals will be available to all children ages 18 years or younger and special needs adults through age 21 at the following distribution sites:
- Glenn Harmon Elementary School
- D.P. Morris Elementary School
- Annette Perry Elementary School
- Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary School
- Della Icenhower Intermediate School
- Danny Jones Middle School
The packaged meals will be distributed from 11 a.m. to noon on Monday through Friday in a drive-thru fashion. No one will need to exit their personal vehicles, but all participating children must be in the vehicle. Children do not have to be a student at the campus to qualify for the meal, and families can visit any of the participating sites.
Meals will consist of whole grains, lean protein, fruits, vegetables and lowfat milk. We will include a lot of the kids’ favorites (yogurt boxes, pizza packs, chicken tenders, etc.).
Distance Learning
COVID-19 Shutdown: FAQ
Check out the FAQ's posted on MISD's website for general questions. If you don't see what you are needing here, always feel free to reach out to Mrs. Eastlick @ kynaeastlick@misdmail.org.
Willie Brown Academy of Young Scholars
Instagram: wbacademymisd
Email: kynaeastlick@misdmail.org
Website: brown.mansfieldisd.org
Location: 1860 Cannon Drive, Mansfield, TX, United States
Phone: 817-299-5860
Facebook: facebook.com/WillieBrownAcademy
Twitter: @WBA_Eagles