the Warriors Weekly
For the week of December 16 - 20, 2019
Genesis Innovation Academy
this WEEK at GIA
*Additions/changes will be communicated by coaches & club sponsors, as needed.
Mon. 12/16
Reading Bowl Practice - Upper School Boys 4:00 - 5:15
Basketball Practice 4:00 – 6:00 (First Iconium Baptist Church)
Cheer Practice – Upper School 3:45 – 6:00
Tues. 12/17
Basketball Practice 4:00 – 6:00 First Iconium Baptist Church
Cheer Practice - Lower School 2:45 – 4:30
Cheer Practice – Upper School 3:45 – 6:00
Wed. 12/18
Reading Bowl Practice - Upper School Girls 4:15 - 5:15
Robotics Team Practice – Lower School Coed 4:00 - 5:30
Cheer Practice – Upper School 3:45 – 6:00
Thurs. 12/19
Scholar of the Month Breakfast - 9:00 am
Robotics Team Practice – Lower School Coed 4:00 - 5:30
Reading Bowl Practice - Lower School Girls 3:45 - 5:00
Cheer Practice - Lower School 2:45 – 4:30
Cheer Practice – Upper School 3:45 – 6:00
Board of Directors Meeting - 7:00 pm
Fri. 12/20
Last Day of Classes Before Holiday Break!
Classes Resume Monday, January 6, 2020
Sat. 12/21
Basketball Games
Adults $6; Kids $3
5th/6th Grade Boys
1:00 pm
GIA vs. Exchange
N.H. Scott Recreation Center
6th-8th Grade Girls
1:00 pm
Lady Warriors vs. Dekalb Prep
Ebster Recreation Gym
7th/8th Grade Boys
3:00 pm
GIA vs. LPA
Ebster Recreation Gym
Congratulations Dr. Gavin Samms
Congratulations to GIA's Head of Schools, Dr. Gavin Samms!
Dr. Samms was recently honored by the State Charter Schools Association as a Champion for Children Awardee for Outstanding Service!
End of Semester Exam Schedule (grades 3-8)
Reading/ ELA Exams
Monday 12-16-19
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Math Exams
Tuesday 12-17-19
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Science Exams
*grades 5-8 only
Wednesday 12-18-19
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Social Studies Exams
*grades 5-8 only
Thursday 12-19-19
3rd- 8th Grade Scholars
8AM - 10AM
Two (2) 45 min. sections
- All exams will be administered on Mastery Connect;
- Exams will be entered as a single test grade;
- Retakes for failing grades will take place on 12-19 & 12-20.
CARPOOL/PARKING REMINDERS
- LATE ARRIVALS - If your scholar arrives at school after 8:00 am, you MUST come into the school to sign your scholar(s) in;
- PARKING - Please do NOT block/impede the flow of traffic by parking/abandoning your vehicle in the carpool lanes;
- RESPECT - We expect our families to show respect and exhibit courteous behavior at all times. We have cameras in the parking lots. We will contact Atlanta Police and/or Department of Family and Children Services if a hostile or disrespectful act is committed by a parent/visitor.
- LATE PICKUPS - If a lower school parent arrives after 3:30 pm or if an upper school parent arrives after 4:30 pm, their scholar(s) will be sent to after-school care with Global Tech Academy; parents MUST pay the late fees assessed by Global Tech. There are no exceptions to this rule. For parents who are repeat offenders and/or refuse to comply, we will have no choice but to contact the appropriate government/state agency.
Thank You for Participating in the Recent Directors' Coffee
If you missed the recent Director's Coffee, no problem!
Here's the link to review the recent VIRTUAL (online) Directors' Coffee which took place on Thursday, December 12th at 9:00 am.
https://events.genndi.com/replay/818720503324742947/bf0edb0bad/0/0
We appreciate the positive feedback we received!
The next VIRTUAL Directors' Coffee will be held in early February. The exact date will be announced soon.
December Scholars of the Month
A breakfast will be held on Thursday, December 19th at 9:00 am to recognize all honorees.
THANK YOU!!!
Seventeen scholars from GIA were selected to received free bicycles from Free Bikes 4 Kidz on December 7th.
#FB4K #GIAcademyATL #partnershipsMatter
Have You Talked To Your Child About Online Predators?
Parents,
You may want to read the following article from the Special Projects Team at Bark, a company in Atlanta that helps parents and schools protect children online, and in real life.
*Disclaimer: The content contained in the above-listed article is for adults only. You may find the content difficult to read.
Upcoming Classroom Spelling Bee Competitions
- Look for Spelling lists to come home;
- Lower School Parents – Contact your homeroom teacher for information on spelling lists and dates of classroom bees;
- Upper School Contacts: Girls (Ms. Audu – aaudu@giacademy.org) ; Boys (Ms. Kleinberger – lkleinberger@giacademy.org).
It's Getting Colder
Boys with little or no hair really need to wear hats outdoors when the temperatures drop.
*Upper School Boys Academy scholars are required to wear their gray vests, as a formal part of the cold weather uniform, each day. Teachers may add/deduct ClassDojo points to ensure compliance.
Upper School End-of-Year Trip to Washington, D.C.
Some families have fallen behind on making their monthly payments for the Upper School end-of-year trip to Washington, D.C.
Please be reminded that payments are due and expected to be paid by the 15th of each month.
To avoid late fees (or risk cancellation of your reservation), please make your payments to Class Act Tours at:
https://www.classacttours.com/
There are a few seats available for the trip.
Parent and grandparents are invited to join the trip!