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SPARK Academy Newsletter - January 8, 2022

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Congratulations Mally!

Congratulations to Mally Montgomery in Mrs. Deal's 3rd grade class. Her artwork has been chosen to represent SPARK Academy in the Alabama State Superintendent's Art Exhibit this coming March!
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Important Dates

January 12: Report cards sent home


January 17: Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (no school)


February 14-18: Book Fair


February 21: President's Day


February 22: Picture Day (Individual pictures and Class pictures)


March 28-April 1: Spring Break

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Important COVID Reminders

  • Masks are required on all school buses.
  • Masks are recommended while indoors, especially these first few weeks back.
  • Maintain 3 foot distancing when possible.
  • Continue to practice good hygiene (make sure you have soap and hand sanitizer).
  • Continue with sanitization measures.


Students/employees with symptoms must isolate and be tested. (10 day isolation if positive-follow doctor's orders)


Students/employees who are exposed and are vaccinated only need to quarantine if they become symptomatic.


Unvaccinated students/employees who are exposed (if they have not tested positive within 3 months) should quarantine for 10-14 days.


Here is the ADPH site for easy access.

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2021-2022 School Calendar

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