SABRE NATION NEWSLETTER
Special Edition February Newsletter
Dear Sumner Academy Family,
February and second semester is here! It is hard to believe that February is the shortest month of the year, considering everything we have going on this month. Between in person testing for our 9th grade and 11th grade students as well as the return of some seniors, we are excited to get students back into the building for a sense of normalcy for this school year. We are excited to have winter sports in full swing and begin our competition for fall sports. I want to continue to share my gratitude for the students and their families for the continue resiliency during this school year. There are a lot of moving pieces over the next month, so don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!
Sincerely,
Mr. Rick Malone
Principal
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
FAMILY ADVOCACY FEBRUARY 11TH AND 12TH
Dates and Times
Family Advocacy Day will be Thursday, February 11th from 3:30 - 7:30 and Friday, February 12th from 7:45 - 3:45 and will again be completely virtual. The structure will feature both opportunities for group presentation to families of FA students for general information as well as dedicated time to meet with individual teachers.
Sign Up Forms For Family Advocacy
Thursday February 11th 3:30-7:30 Schedule
- 3:30-5:00 Individual conferences with teachers. Please look for an email for a sign up for your child's teacher.
- 5:35-6:00 First chance to meet with your child's Advocate. Please look for an email for a sign up for this time. There is also a Spanish option during this time.
- 6:00-7:30 Individual conferences with teachers through sign up.
Friday February 12th 7:45-3:45 Schedule
- 7:45-10:00 Individual conferences with teachers through sign up.
- 10:05-10:30 Second chance to meet with your child's Advocate. Please look for an email for a sign up for this time. There is also a Spanish option during this time.
- 12:00-3:45 Individual conferences with teachers through sign up.
Virtual Mental Health Fair
The Behavioral Health Team at Sumner Academy is inviting parents to join on February 12th at 2:00pm and 2:45pm for our virtual mental health fair. Learn more about critical signs and symptoms, ways to support, and mental health professionals available in the community.
Sign up is not required. Join by clicking the zoom link with a phone or computer.
https://zoom.us/j/99746811806?pwd=STBBYkhtOW1MVUc2UVYyL0krRHhQUT09
2:00 -Spanish session
2:45 - English session
ACT Assessments
Important Dates for 9th Graders and 11th Graders
This is for all 9th graders at Sumner Academy.
FEBRUARY 23 ACT (All 11th Graders)
This is for all 11th graders at Sumner Academy
February 24th Pre-ACT Makeup (9th Graders)
(More information to come)
MARCH 3rd ACT WORK KEYS (All 11th Graders)
This is for all 11th graders at Sumner Academy
March 9th ACT Makeup (11th Graders)
(More information to come)
These are in person tests at Sumner Academy. We will follow all safety protocols for Covid-19. Check in is at 7:30 and testing begins at 8:05. The February 17th testing date will conclude at 2:00. Be mindful that busses will release from the school at that time. Other test dates will follow our normal bell schedule and will conclude at 3:05. You will receive a transportation letter if you are a bus rider. Please cal the school directly (913-627-7200) if you have any questions about transportation.
All 9th and 11th graders are expected to take these assessments. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided.
If you have any questions regarding the assessments, please contact Mr. Robert Lopez.
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Semester Grade Deadline and Tutoring Options
Deadline for Late Submission is February 22nd
Sumner Virtual Tutoring
Please don't forget our Sumner Virtual Tutoring that is still available
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89555214224?pwd=SDdJbEQwM2JkWFlTdnppdWhSL1ZXdz09
Meeting ID: 895 5521 4224
Passcode: SAtutoring
KU Gear Up
Additional tutoring is available for 9th & 10th grade students through KU Gear Up:
https://gearupkck.ku.edu/online-tutoring
Connectivity Hub
This is available to all students as a resource for students to come up to the building if they need a reliable space/environment to focus on their class. Please use the following signup sheet to sign up for your availability. Your counselor will reach out to you to confirm the spot. Remember this is just to show interest and availability, a staff member must confirm availability before students report to the building.
Bullying and Harassment
Staff/students are to use the required process is to report incidents of any staff or student misconduct to Building Principal/Department Manager or the Building/Department Title IX Coordinator/Investigator. (Mr. Rick Malone and Mr. Lebaron Baptista)
- If the staff member/student doesn’t feel comfortable reporting to the building, they can contact Human Resources or any of the District Compliance Officers.
- Staff/students can also use the Bullying/Harassment Report button on the website/student devices to make a report. Reports go directly to central office leaders. Staff/students can also use the district phone line which is 913-627-2550.
Staff/students, we remind you of policy IIBF, which is the Acceptable Use Policy for district technology devices and internet; GAT, which is Staff Use of Communication Devices; and GAF, Staff-Student Relationships
- All communication should be school or instructional related and should never violate student-staff relationship or supervisor-staff relationship policies
- At NO TIME, should a staff member EVER TEXT or MESSAGE an INDIVIDUAL STUDENT for ANY reason, even school related.
- Individual messages between supervisors and individual staff members should remain professional, related to school/work and support the development of a positive school or work climate. Supervisors should maintain a professional standard for all communications, at all times.