Gator Family Gazette
October 4 - October 8
Family Support Updates
We are getting into the 2021-2022 school year and are still very excited to have all of our students and teachers back in person!
CONTACT INFORMATION
MS. TRACY
Office: Room 113
Email: tsimpkins-smith@sayyescleveland.org
Office phone number: (216) 838-6177
Work phone: (216) 219-1085
MR. JOSH
Office: Room 114a
Email: jfye@clevelandplayhouse.com
Cell phone: (216) 633-7318
SCHOOL UPDATES
Start Times
Times for the school year have changed:
8:10-8:35: Breakfast
8:35: School Begins
3:05: Dismissal
STUDENT PROGRAMS
Gator Academy
Gator Academy will be returning this year with Art, Music, Yoga, Dance, Health and Wellness, Cooking, and Homework Help. We will be starting on October 11th. Registration forms have been sent home. K-2nd and 3rd-5th grade bands have been filled but there is still room for 6th-8th grade afterschool programs.
Hygiene Bags
Ms. Tracy has hygiene bags for anyone who needs them! Please contact Ms. Tracy for more information.
Greater Cleveland Food Bank
Our Food Markets are returning to the Almira Cafeteria! October's Market will be on TUESDAY October 12th.
We are continuing our partnership with the Backpacks for Kids Program that provides students with shelf stable food over the weekend. These boxes will be delivered to classrooms on Fridays.
Shoes and Clothes for Kids
K-3rd grade Parents/Caregivers please reach out to either Mr. Josh or Ms. Tracy to receive free school supplies and free shirts, pants, underwear, and socks.
Book bags with School Supplies
Book bags with school supplies are available through Mr. Josh or Ms. Tracy.
FAMILY EVENTS!
Please be on the lookout for upcoming family events!!!
Keep an eye out for future partnerships and events! We will be continuing to post resources on Facebook, ClassDojo, and on the Almira Homepage. Make sure to get connected and keep an eye out for any new resources and events.
Teacher and Staff Announcements
Ms. Stratton and Ms. Widmer - Testing
NWEA began on Sept 13th- this test measures your child's growth in Math and Reading (it is not the STATE testing).
Cell Phone Policy Reminder: During state testing (OST and OELPA), student cell phones and smart devices (watches/fitbits) are to be turned OFF and locked in lockers or teacher desk. Failure to adhere to this, will result in a student's test(s) being invalidated!
Mr. Josh - Wraparound
In class yoga and mindfulness begins this Tuesday in select classrooms at Almira in partnership with ZenYoga Works. We are looking forward to bringing this partnership back to Almira for the 21-22 school year.