The Scorpion
Innovation Academy News - December, 2022
Principal News
As we wrap up the first semester of the 2022-2023 school year I want to take a moment to reflect on the wonderful year we have had thus far. It seems as though August 4th was just yesterday. Our students have had amazing project-based opportunities, clubs, and some amazing events. The Fall Festival, the 2nd Grade Parade and the Innovators Expo in Building C were just a few highlights. Hold on, it will only get better in 2023! Thank you for all your support, happy holidays, and Happy New Year!.
Report Cards go home 1/6/23
Winter break is different from years past, school goes until Friday 1/16 and we return on TUESDAY, January 3, 2023.
Winter Break - December 19 - January 2nd
School Security
Project-Based
Innovation is a special place and our approach to education is unique. When we say, "Project-Based" this means that lessons build from day-to-day, week-to-week, and sometimes last all year. Students often work in groups within their class, with others in their building, or even with students from other grade-levels. Students are engaged, eager to learn what comes next, and grow to depend on one-another. Not only does this foster a love of exploring and learning, it builds a very strong community.
In this type of learning environment, student attendance is vital. There are lots of breaks and days off woven into the Amphi District calendar and families are strongly encouraged to use the calendar when planning trips and activities. There is simply no substitution for classroom instruction. Project work is not easy to make-up, and group work simply cannot be made-up. When students depend on each other and someone is missing, it affects everyone.
Please take a look at the district calendar HERE
Please...
A Day at Innovation
8:30 - The gate opens at 8:30 in the morning so that students may have time on the playground and time for breakfast, if needed.
8:55 - The first bell rings at 8:55 - students should be on campus and lining-up or headed to class
9:00 - The second bell rings at 9:00 - students should be in their classroom ready to learn. This is when the school day starts.
Let's all start the new year with a renewed sense of urgency to start each day well.
Second Semester Begins Tuesday, January 3rd
Innovation PTO
Creating opportunities of educational excellence through parent and educator partnership, financial support, and community engagement.
President: Jeremy Spruce
President Elect: Vacant
VP Communications: Sarah Branski (Co-Chair - Jennifer Deakins)
VP Fundraising: Anne Zimmerman (Co-Chair - Katie Garro)
VP Volunteers: Kathy Lokale
VP Events: Jordyn Carter
Secretary: Ekna Rehm (Co-Chair - Jenny Eagar)
Treasurer: Vacant
Members at Large: Gena Luecke / Shannon Matlock / Sarah Stucki
Sign up for updates at: innovationacademypto@gmail.com
Visit our website: innovationacademypto.org