Eye of the Dragon
John Dewey Academy of Learning, November 2023
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.
Fireside Chat: Winter Weather and Attendance
We are coming upon the winter season that is often filled with wonderful things like snowmen, hot chocolate, and sledding. However, winter often brings days of inclement weather and increased illness as well.
Attendance at school is important. In fact, our goal is to see 95% of our students attending at least 95% of the school days, which means missing 9 or fewer days for the whole year.
This can be challenging, espcially when your student gets sick. If your student is showing symtpoms of illness like nausea, excessive coughing and/or sneezing, or diarhea, please keep them home to rest and call our front office at 920.272.7074 to excuse their absence. Although attendance is important, your student's health is top priority. We look forward to seeing your student when they are healthy and able to engage fully in their learning.
WEATHER CLOSINGS
With the winter season quickly approaching, I wanted to share some important reminders about school closings and delays.
Notifications:
In order to ensure families are notified of a school closing or delay, the District will send out emails, automated phone calls and text messages to parents/guardians using our School Messenger notification system. If you have not "opted-in" to receive text messages, text "opt-in" or "subscribe" to 67587, if we have your cell phone number on record in Infinite Campus.
The District will also notify the media, post the delay or closure on the District’s/schools’ websites, Facebook, Twitter, and on the District’s mobile app. To download our mobile app, search Green Bay Schools inat https://launch.customschoolapp.net/green-bay-sd/.
When schools close early due to inclement weather, the District will notify the media at least one hour before the first students are released. Parents are also encouraged to check the District's website, Facebook and Twitter accounts, as well as the GBAPS mobile app for up-to-date information.
Early Dismissal:
When the District determines the early dismissal time, parents will receive a communication about the new dismissal time. Whenever possible the District will attempt to dismiss after lunch has been served.
For early dismissal days due to inclement weather, it is important that families have a plan in place. Students will not be dismissed prior to the assigned time unless parents/guardians pick them up.
Finally, I want to remind families that parents/guardians can always determine if they would prefer their students remain home from school on inclement weather days, should the decision be made to not close schools. In addition, should you decide that you would prefer to pick your child up on an inclement weather day, if school will not be dismissed early, you may do that as well. In either case, please be sure to notify the school office.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me.
With gratitude,
Ms. Jen + the JDAL Staff
Texas Roadhouse Gift Cards Fundraiser!
John Dewey Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser
JDAL students have the opportunity to participate in a Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser to help add additional cultural, entertaining, and academic opportunities. For every gift card sold, JDAL will receive 20% back! We will be hosting this fundraiser from Nov. 1st - Dec. 1st, thank you for all your support and positivity you bring for our students here at JDAL.
On top of the money raised for the entire school, students will have the opportunity to earn extra prizes. Advisories with the top sales (%) will earn a field trip and food to Texas Roadhouse. The top 15 students will earn a field trip, free meal, and goodie bag. All participating students will receive a voucher for free dozen rolls
How can you participate? Easy!
There are two ways to participate:
Each student is given an envelope where people can sign up for what denomination gift cards they would like to purchase. A check would be made out to JDAL (John Dewey Academy of Learning) and will be turned in with the envelope. Money must be turned in at the time of the order.
There is a virtual link that can also be used:
Registration Site Link: https://txrhgiftcards.com/collections/txrh-5-100-no-brd?ref=161JohnDeweyLearning2023
Please turn in completed hard copy forms to Ms. Marcia by November 29th, 2023!
Winners will be announced on December 6th during lunch!
Gift cards will be distributed to students before December 19th.
Don’t wait! Get Selling!
#dragonFIRE = Fellowship, Integrity, Responsibility, Engagement
Parent University: Assessments
Thursday, Nov 16, 2023, 05:00 PM
701 Cherry Street, Green Bay, WI, USA
Upcoming Dates to Remember in November
November 21: Student Led Conferences, 8am-4pm
- Students learn from home asynchronously.
November 22: Student Led Conferences, 8am-8pm
- Students learn from home asynchronously.
November 23: NO SCHOOL
November 24: NO SCHOOL
A Note from Nurse Stephanie...
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Are you a supporter of non-traditional charter school settings and find their value in preparing students to be community, college and career ready?
If you are interested in strong outcomes for students and have qualities that would complement work on our charter school Governance Board for John Dewey Academy of Learning and Northeast Wisconsin School of Innovation, please consider reaching out.
An area of qualification that is being sought after currently are leaders who can assist in fundraising. The time commitment varies from 3 to 5 hours each month.
If you can help with fundraising or have an interest in leadership within these two incredible schools please reach out to Heidi Fagre, Governance Board Vice President, at hlfagre@gbaps.org. We appreciate your consideration for this important part of our Green Bay Area Public Schools charter schools.
See Attached Below for Support Resources
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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Jen Agamaite, Principal
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