Rocket Reader
October 2022
Hello AEA Families,
We have so many fun events planned this Fall! Just a few reminders as we finish up our first month of school! Please, stay in your vehicles during arrival and dismissal. This will help to ensure our students, families, and our staff stays safe. Students are welcome to purchase pizza anytime before Friday. We do our best to order a few extra slices however, we typically order near the exact amount. The order is placed Thursday afternoon and students will not be able to buy any pizza on Friday. We are nearing the end of Quarter 1 and report cards will not be sent home unless school fees are paid. All updated immunization forms need to be turned into Ms. Barker as soon as possible.
If you ever have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly at amanda.anderson@aeaohio.org. I have also included my contact information at the bottom of the page.
Sincerely,
Ms. Amanda Anderson
Building Coordinator- AEA North Olmsted Campus
440-471-4982 extension 1802
ROCKETS OF THE MONTH: SEPTEMBER
Boston Burke
Boston is always a leader in class. She is a great friend to all and a hard worker. Boston has all of the ingredients of what makes an AEA Rocket. We are proud to have her not only as a student but as a great example of what friends do and are inside and out.
Mirabella Pekar
Mirabella has shown the O, C, and S traits. They have started to gain more confidence in themselves and it is showing in their work. Even coming out of their shell to answer questions and participate more in class. The grades they have show this.
James Frye
James always gives a great effort. He is a hard worker and is always trying to come up with creative solutions. James exhibits self control and is a great example for his classmates!
School Fees
Student fees are $50 per student (for 3+ students in a family this caps at $100). If you need assistance with this please contact us for an income form. You may pay fees via check or exact change cash in the main office. Checks can be made out to Albert Einstein Academy.
Please note, that report cards and access to grades in progress book will not be accessible until school fees are paid.
Dates to Remember
Thursday, Oct. 27th: End of Quarter 1
Friday, October 28th: Professional Development Day
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Monday, October 31st: Happy Halloween
Friday, November 18th: Professional Development Day
Monday, November 21st: Parent Teacher Conferences
Tuesday, November 22nd: Parent Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, November 23rd-25th: Thanksgiving Break
Upcoming Events
Counselor's Corner
PIZZA FRIDAY'S
Pizza Friday's!!
*$1.00 per slice and there is no limit.
*Students that would like pizza bring money in Monday- Thursday.
*Pizza is ordered Thursday morning, students will NOT be able to purchase any pizza on Friday's.
*On Friday, students will be served pizza during their lunch.
* All money needs to go directly to Ms. Barker in the main office.
CLUBS
Game Club: Ms. Lowry & Ms. Moran
Grades: 7th-12th
Day: 1st & 3rd Thursdays
Time: 3:05-3:30
Location: Ms. Lowry’s Room
All Year
Knitting Club: Ms. Robison
Grades: 9-12 (additional grades will be added as the initial knitters become independent)
Day: every Thursday
Time: 3:05-3:30
Location: Morgan’s Room (4-5 classroom)
All Year
Anime Club: Mr. Fulton
Grades Participating: 6th-9th
Day: Monday
Time: 3:05-3:30
Location: TBD
All Year
Art Club : Michael Zelenka & Nicole Gravatt
Grades: K-12
Day: Wednesday
Time: 3:05-3:30
Location: Art Room/ Ms. Gravatt's Room
All Year
Drama Club: Ms. Puma
Grades: Middle-High school
Day: Wednesday
Time: 3:05-3:30
Location: Puma’s room
All Year
Gay Straight Alliance Club (PRISM Club): Ms. Manson & Ms. Forsyrth
Grades 5-12
Day: The club will meet 3 times a month on Tuesday's.
Time: 3:05-3:30
Location: Counselors office
All Year
Pokémon Club: Mr. Campbell & Mr. Farley
Grades: 4th-12th
Day: Mondays
Time: 3:05-3:30pm
Location Mr. Farley’s Classroom
October 9th- December 22nd, 2022 ( Semester 1)
Pokémon Club: Mr. Campbell & Mr. Farley
Grades: Kindergarten - 3rd Grade
Day: Mondays
Time: 3:05-3:30pm
Location: Mr. Farley’s Classroom
January 9th - May 22nd, 2022 (Semester 2)
Announcement Team: Mr. Campbell
Grades: 4-12
Day: Every other Tuesday (When we don't have a staff meeting)
Time: 3:05-3:30pm
Location: Office
All Year
Basketball Club: Mr.Terifaj & Mr. Fulton
Grades: 6-12
Day: Thursdays
Time: 3:05-3:30
Location: Gym
All Year
Fittness Club: Mr.Terifaj & Ms. Morgan
Grades: K-5
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 3:05-3:30
Location: Gym
All Year
Donations
Many families have inquired on ways they can support our students and staff with donations. Here are some items that our students are frequently in need of. You do not have to donate as this is completely optional and for those that requested it!
* Plastic Cups
*Plastic Silverware
*Feminine Products (Pads and Tampons)
*Individually wrapped snacks for students that forget their lunch.
* Chalk, bubbles, other outdoor recess toys
*Money donations for prom and other schoolwide events
Einstein Parent Organization (EPO)
The Einstein Parent Organization is similar to that of a traditional PTO/PTA. We encourage anyone to join who wants to be involved in planning events, help to encourage a positive school culture and work collaboratively! Below are a few examples of things the EPO has worked on over the last few years:
• Family Movie Night • Grade Level T-Shirts • Mama Jo Pies • Uniform Swap • Food for Conferences • Activities for Teacher Appreciation Week.
There are no dues or annual fees associated with the EPO. Meetings are held monthly at the school and any interested parents or guardians should email Mrs. Manson at Merideth.Manson@aeaohio.org.
EPO Updates & Pot Luck
Important Reminders
The building closes at 4:30. All students must be picked by or before 4:30.
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures ( PLEASE STAY IN VEHICLES FOR SAFETY)
In order to keep students safe, students are NOT PERMITTED to order lunch using door dash, Uber eats, or other delivery services during the school day. Deliveries to school from 3rd party apps for food will not be accepted.
Items for success!
Water Bottle
Plug-in Headphones ( No Air Pods or other wireless headphones)
- Extra change of clothes. School Supplies ( See link at the top of the page for a full supply list)
Masking is optional: Send in extra facial coverings, if you choose to have your child wear a mask.
Backpacks are also not permitted, these should be placed in their locker upon arrival.
Dress for Success!
Tops: NOT PERMITTED; Crop tops, tank tops, low cut tops, or phrases that contain profanity, obscenity, or promotion of illegal activity, and violence may be worn. No exposure of the torso, chest, or the midriff (front, back, or sides)
Bottoms: NOT PERMITTED; Spandex, yoga pants, pajama pants, short skirts, short shorts (need to be fingertip length or longer) fishnet tights or tights with holes. Bottoms may not have any rips, tears, or holes.
Hats: NOT PERMITTED; Hats, hoods, or other headgear such as bandana's are not to be worn in the school building.
Shoes: Not Permitted; Open toed, flip-flops, slippers, or wheelies.
Backpacks: Backpacks will NOT BE PERMITTED to use throughout the school day. Student are able to bring them in and place them in their lockers during morning homeroom and get them to take home during dismissal/ afternoon homeroom.
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Please refer to page 11-12 of the Parent and Student Handbook for more information regarding our dress code policy.
Albert Einstein Academy Cell Phone Policy
Cell phone usage, including all functions within the cell phone (i.e. cameras and all other applications) are prohibited for use during the school day. All students will be required to turn in their phones to their homeroom teacher or place them in an individual pocket holder in the AM homeroom period. Students will retrieve their phones at the end of the day when they return to their PM homeroom. Phones will be placed in a safe, secure space for the entirety of the day. Students are required to comply with staff directives regarding cell phone policy / usage. Students who need to call home may do so from the office.
Violation of the cell phone rule as stated above will result in the confiscation of the device according to the following ladder of disciplinary action:
- First offense- Phone is taken and a parent will be notified. Warning is given. The confiscated device will remain in the main office until it is picked up by a parent or guardian.
- Second offense- Phone is taken and a parent will be notified. Lunch detention is given. The confiscated device will remain in the main office until it is picked up by a parent or guardian.
- Third offense- Phone is taken and a meeting will be scheduled with the student AND parent. Before or after school detention will be given. The confiscated device will remain in the main office until it is picked up by a parent or guardian.
- Fourth Offense- Phone is taken and a parent will be notified. The student will receive in school suspension the next day. The confiscated device will remain in the main office until it is picked up by a parent or guardian.
** Please refer to our Student/Parent Handbook for information regarding our cellphone/ technology policies. This is including but not limited to "airpods" or other blue tooth required devices.
Attendance
ATTENDANCE OHIO LAW REQUIRES STUDENTS TO BE IN ATTENDANCE EACH DAY THAT SCHOOL IS IN SESSION. Regular school attendance by all students is important. Research shows that attendance is strong indicator of academic success. Therefore, all students are urged to make appointments or complete personal errands on school holidays or after school hours. Students who are excessively absent (18+) days, both EXCUSED AND UNEXCUSED may forfeit academic credit for individual classes per semester.
According to Ohio law (House Bill 410),
Habitual Truancy is defined in hours:
a. Absent 30 or more consecutive hours without a legitimate excuse.
b. Absent 42 or more consecutive hours in one month without a legitimate excuse.
c. Absent 72 or more consecutive hours in one year without a legitimate excuse.
Includes Excessive Absences:
a. Absent 38 or more hours in one school month with or without a legitimate excuse.
b. Absent 65 or more hours in one school year with or without a legitimate excuse.
Any students who demonstrate Habitual Truancy or Excessive Absences will be asked with their parent to participate in an absence intervention program.
If your child will be absent for any reason, please call the attendance line and leave a message
- (440-471-4982 push 2 and then 2 again)
Participation Points
Participation Points for Attendance and Participation Research shows that attendance has a significant impact on student performance. Therefore, AEA uses the following daily points in each class to reflect positive attendance and participation
Access to Grades!
In order to create your new Parent Access account, you must have an email address. If you don’t have an email, there are many free options online such as Gmail. To get a free Gmail account visit accounts.google.com and click “Sign Up”.
If you have an email address your first stop is the Parent Access home page: pa.noeca.org
Click on our district link / logo (Albert Einstein). Then click the blue “Sign up” button. Select the “I am a Parent” button on the next screen. You’ll be taken through the next 3 steps that will ask you to enter your Parent information, a username / password, and lastly it will ask you for the following student information:
Student Account Registration Key:
First Name
Last Name
The first and last names entered must match, EXACTLY, what is listed on this document.
Also enter your student’s birth date in the mm/dd/yyyy format.
You can also enter other registration keys for your other children by clicking “Enter another registration key”. After pressing “Register”, Click “Log in to your new account”. From there, you will still be able to attach more children to your single logon, navigate around your child’s information, and create accounts for your student/s (if the school has not already done so). Please be patient with us as this is a learning process for us too. If you have any questions, please let us know. We depend on your input to make this a better service for future users.
Everything contained within this site is encrypted as it travels across the internet to prevent ‘hackers’ from having access to your child’s information. Never share your username and password with others. This goes for your children as well. Only let them know their own username and password and not your own. Your parent account will be able to reset your child’s password if they were to forget.
Thank you for your continued support of our school.
Community Service Hours
For each year enrolled at AEA, the student must complete a minimum of 5 hours of community service in Elementary (grades K-5), Intermediate School (grades 4-6), 15 hours in Middle School (grades 7-8) and 25 hours in High School (grades 9-12). Grades K-5 will develop and complete “in 10 class, group projects to satisfy their requirement.
Community Service Program Purpose:
• Help students become more active members of their community
• Increase student knowledge and understanding of their community
• Meet community needs and foster relationships between the school and the community
• Encourage student altruism or caring for others
• Improve student personal and social development
• Teach critical thinking and problem-solving skills • Increase career awareness and exposure among students
Special Notes: Making a financial contribution is not considered Community Service.
Community Service Hours: Hours can be accrued during the summer prior to each grade level.
Community Service Activity Time Sheets are available in the school offices and on our website. Completed forms should be returned to the principal. If in doubt as to whether an activity meets the criteria, the student should speak with the building administrator. Students are encouraged to keep a copy of all forms submitted for their own records. The Community Service required will be posted on final report cards each year as well as on the high school transcript.
We've Got Spirit!
Phone: 440-471-4982 ext. #1802
Email: amanda.anderson@aeaohio.org