Eye of the Dragon
John Dewey Academy of Learning, April 19-23, 2021
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the John Dewey Academy of Learning is to provide students
with a rigorous project-based curriculum and a safe, caring community in which to learn.
By developing the whole person - academically, professionally and personally -
JDAL will assist students in reaching their full potential.
Spring Conferences
Please take a moment to sign up for conferences on EduSched for this Thursday evening or during the day on Friday. If none of these times work for your family, please reach out to your child's advisor to schedule on a different date.
All conferences are virtual. A link is available in EduSched or from your child's advisor.
All students work VIRTUALLY on Friday, April 23rd.
REMINDER: Upcoming Standardized Testing Dates
Students who are testing on the next two Wednesdays will need to be dropped off and picked up earlier than normal. Please see schedules below for the specific grade levels.
April 21 - ASPIRE (9th/10th grade students)
9th grade: 7:30 - 1:35
10th grade: 7:30 - 3
*All other students learn virtually on this day.
April 28 - WI FORWARD (6-8th grade students)
6-7th grade: 7:30-11:45
8th grade: 7:30 - 2:30
*All other students learn virtually on this day.
May 5 - MAKEUP ACT TESTING (11th grade students)
*Please email Ms. Jen at jmagmaite@gbaps.org if you are interested.
Summer School at JDAL!
1. Session 1: June 14 - July 2, 8:00 am - 11:00 am - Digging for Knowledge
2. Session 2: July 12 - July 30, 8:00 am - 11:00 am - Survive Your City
3. Session 3: August 2 - August 20, 8:00 am - 11:00 am - Green Boo?
*Please see image below for details. Students who enroll in these summer sessions will be working toward earning academic standards.
4. Online Course: June 14 - July 30, Independent Progress
*Students can enroll in ONE online course for the summer, which is taught by a teacher outside GBAPS. A JDAL advisor will check in weekly with our students who are enrolled in an online class. This is an accelerated pace and should only be selected by students who are dedicated to the time commitment an online summer class requires.
5. ALEKS Math: June 14 - August 20, Independent Progress
*All JDAL students are encouraged to continue their math progress throughout the summer using the ALEKS math website. Mr. Jon will be checking progress and moving students to new courses as needed. Although you do not need to sign up to continue working in ALEKS, it will be nice to know who is interested so Mr. Jon can check in on your progress.
Epicure Fundraiser
JDAL is currently doing an Epicure Fundraiser until the end of the week. You can purchase your box of 5 seasoning mixes and one dessert that each feed 4+ people. The box is $25 and $10 from each box sold goes to JDAL. Please let Ms. Jenny jawassenberg@gbaps.org or Ms. Marcia mmlemmens@gbaps.org know if you are interested.
VIRTUAL Indigenous Health and Wellness Day
We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2021 VIRTUAL Indigenous Health and Wellness Day on April 23rd, 2021. It will be a single day full of pre-recorded sessions geared towards middle and high school Native students interested in pursuing higher education! Registered participants will have access to the web page of programming starting April 23rd and will be able to view and utilize the page at their own pace.
Friday, Apr 23, 2021, 08:00 AM
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Students for Equitable Education Summit: Moving From Advocacy to Action
Free Virtual Event
Saturday, April 24, 2021
11 AM – 3 PM ET / 8 AM – 12 PM PT
SEE Us All is a student-led movement calling for equitable education that values, honors, and affirms the identity of every student.
Jen Agamaite, Coordinator of Charter Schools
Email: jmagamaite@gbaps.org
Website: jdal.gbaps.org
Location: 701 Cherry Street, Green Bay, WI, USA
Phone: 920.272.7074
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gbapsJohnDewey
Twitter: @gbapsJohnDewey
IMPORTANT LINKS
Parent Education Gateway - https://www.gbaps.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=484795&pageId=43812421
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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