Cougar Courier
Greetings from Dr. Garcia!
August 21, 2020
1. Setting up a quiet place to work
2. Muting the screen when they are not talking
3. Keeping a schedule
4. Talking to them about their day and what they learned
5. Encouraging them to complete the independent practice
This Monday we will transition to a full day of eLearning. We have been cognizant of attention spans and screen time when designing the schedule and are prepared to make changes based on scholars' needs. The scholars, particularly those in grades K-4, will need their materials to participate fully in eLearning. If you did not pick them up on Thursday or Friday, please make that a priority in the coming week. You can call the office at 574-393-4300 to set up a pick up time.
As we prepare for a full day of eLearning, I encourage everyone to lean into the IB learner attribute of open-mindedness. No one could have predicted how much our lives would change in a short amount of time. We are all having to adapt our lives quickly and there will be struggles. It's critical that we remember that struggle is inevitable but if we remain steadfast, open-minded and reflective, we can learn and grow in powerful ways.
Blessings,
Dr. Garcia
Greetings from the staff at CIA!
Grades and Attendance
If you are receiving a phone call for an absence, it can be for a single period absence. Please note that our 6th, 7th and 8th grade scholars have eight classes a day. I have included the bell schedule that they will follow in this week's Courier.
Grades count during eLearning so please make sure scholars are completing their assignments.
Schedule for 6th-8th Grade Scholars
1st period: 9:00-9:45
2nd period: 9:49-10:30
3rd period: 10:34-11:15
4th period: 11:19-12:00
Lunch for 6th grade: 12:02-12:32
5th period (6th grade): 12:36-1:17
5th period (7th and 8th): 12:04-12:45
Lunch for 7th and 8th grade: 12:47-1:17
6th period: 1:21-2:02
7th period: 2:06-2:47
8th period: 2:50-3:30
APPLY TODAY!
We have received this year's allotment of devices provided through the 1Million Project grant that provides mobile hotspots to families in need of internet assistance.
We have a limited number of devices and they will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis.
These devices are available to SBCSC families with students in grades K-12.
To apply for the devices, families need to visit bit.ly/sbcsconemillion and complete the application.
- This application can be completed using a cell phone.
- If a family cannot access the application a principal or teacher may complete it for them.
- Only ONE device will be distributed per family.
Once the application has been submitted, the family will receive a confirmation email to notify them that they have been selected for a free device.
Device pickup will be available two days a week (TBA) from Technology Services at Edison.
- 2701 Eisenhower Dr., Door 5, 46615
- Specific dates and times will be provided in the confirmation email.
CIA SPIRIT WEAR
MEAL DISTRIBUTION SCHEDULE
Students and families will be able to receive grab and go breakfast and lunch at the following sites.
Meals will be distributed from noon to 2 p.m. A map of the sites is here.
Washington High School: Monday through Thursday
Kennedy Academy: Monday/Wednesday
Madison STEAM Academy: Monday/Wednesday
Marquette Montessori Academy: Monday/Wednesday
Monroe Elementary School: Monday/Wednesday
Rise Up Academy: Monday/Wednesday
Swanson Traditional School: Monday/Wednesday
Tarkington Elementary School: Monday/Wednesday
Coquillard Elementary School: Tuesday/Thursday
Darden Elementary School: Tuesday/Thursday
Harrison Elementary School: Tuesday/Thursday
LaSalle Academy: Tuesday/Thursday
Lincoln Elementary School: Tuesday/Thursday
Muessel Elementary School: Tuesday/Thursday
Nuner Fine Arts Academy: Tuesday/Thursday
About Us
Email: ngarcia@sbcsc.k12.in.us
Website: clayinternational.sb.school
Location: 52900 Lily Road, South Bend, IN, USA
Phone: 5743934300
Facebook: facebook.com/ClayInternationalAcademy
Twitter: @SBCIA_Cougars