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Check out some of the great selections available at M Judson Booksellers for our In Store Book Fair running through Sunday.

Have Questions? We are doing another reopening Q and A video later this week. Please use this form to submit any questions for us to discuss: https://forms.gle/F8XQBBN8tbsfUcTi7

Please note this new reopening timeline applies to students who have signed up for in-person instruction only. Those that have signed up for virtual will still be fully virtual for at least the first 9 weeks.

Please view this document for an updated reopening timeline based on improving COVID-19 conditions. Please note, the plan is subject to continuous change based on current conditions. Consulte este documento para obtener los cambios de fechas de reapertura actualizado basado en la mejoria de las condiciones de COVID-19. Tenga en cuenta que el plan está sujeto a cambios según las condiciones actuales. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/883375/8-26_Updated_Reopening_Timeline.pdf

Meet the teacher has to look a bit different this year. Visit this link to view Meet the Teacher interactive presentations from each teacher in the building. It will be a fun way to get to know our awesome staff and play around with some of Nearpod's features. https://www.myleadacademy.com/o/lead-academy/page/virtual-meet-the-teacher-2020 Also, a reminder that the front office will not open until 11:00 tomorrow due to materials pickup window being from 2:00-6:30 tomorrow.

We can't wait to see everyone this week. Please watch this video for some updates and reminders: https://youtu.be/1kLd5pncwcY

Remember our book fair with M Judson Booksellers begins today and runs through next weekend. Pick out a great new read and support our school. Just tell them at checkout that you're with Lead Academy.

Gears Update: GEARS is looking forward to returning to some type of "normalcy" and serving children on-site at Lead Academy. However, due to the current numbers of COVID-19 cases in Greenville county, GEARS is currently offering virtual academic assistance to 1st -6th grade students. When Lead Academy opens the facility for face-to-face instruction, we will also offer a hybrid model for after school services. If Lead opens two days per week face-to-face and three days virtual, GEARS will be available for face-to-face after school from 2:15 pm - 6:00 pm for the days your child is on campus, and will offer virtual academic assistance on the days they attend school virtually.

M. Judson Booksellers in downtown Greenville is hosting a book fair for us. Tell them you are with Lead Academy and we will receive a percentage of the sale. Thanks M. Judson! @mjudsonbooksellers

Just a reminder to check out our Reopening update located here: https://www.myleadacademy.com/o/lead-academy/page/covid-19-central Just a note: We have limited spots for the testing on LEAP week. If all spots are full, we will schedule more dates the first few weeks of school so don't worry. If you would like to print and fill out paperwork before chromebook pickup to save time, use this link: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/868095/20-21_Paperwork_Packet.pdf

Thank you The Crayon Project for this care package of multicultural crayons! We can't wait to put them to use! https://www.facebook.com/crayonsforchange https://www.instagram.com/thecrayon_project/ https://twitter.com/crayon_project Contribution Link: http://paypal.me/thecrayonproject

We updated some information under LEAP week so please use this link for updated document: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/855081/8-14_Parent_update_-_Google_Docs.pdf

Resending from yesterday. Have a great weekend! Please watch this video: https://youtu.be/FFqJS6sA1nA and read this very important document and all links with updated reopening plan information including chromebook pickup, meet the teacher, and what day one of school will look like: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/855081/8-14_Parent_update.pdf Por favor mira este vídeo: https://youtu.be/FFqJS6sA1nA y lea este documento muy importante y todos los enlaces con información actualizada del plan de reapertura, incluyendo la recogida de Chromebook, como conocer al maestro y cómo se verá el primer día de clases: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/855083/8-14_Parent_Update_Spanish.pdf

Please watch this video: https://youtu.be/FFqJS6sA1nA and read this very important document and all links with updated reopening plan information including chromebook pickup, meet the teacher, and what day one of school will look like: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/855081/8-14_Parent_update.pdf Por favor mira este vídeo: https://youtu.be/FFqJS6sA1nA y lea este documento muy importante y todos los enlaces con información actualizada del plan de reapertura, incluyendo la recogida de Chromebook, como conocer al maestro y cómo se verá el primer día de clases: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/855083/8-14_Parent_Update_Spanish.pdf

Watch this quick video for some important crew updates from Mr. Scott https://youtu.be/B61efPb-MTY We will be releasing more reopening details in the next 24-48 hours. Thank you for your patience!

We'd like to share a message we just received from Lifetouch, our yearbook provider: Dear Families, Yearbooks are a tradition for schools throughout the US and Canada. At Lifetouch, we are humbled to be a part of providing that tradition. We know how important yearbooks are - especially in times like these. We want to take a moment to acknowledge this year’s delayed yearbook delivery is not what you, as our customers expect, nor deserve, from Lifetouch. We want you to be aware that our primary yearbook production facilities are located in some of the states that are being hardest hit by the pandemic. We have prioritized the safety of our employees; and we are following all state and local health guidelines to create a safe working environment. Social distancing requirements mean that there are fewer people available to work at any given time. These changes have impacted our production schedule in meaningful ways. We realize this has created a lot of frustration since we are currently unable to provide an estimated delivery time frame for your school’s yearbook. Please know our teams are doing everything possible to get your yearbook to you. Shipping is monitored daily. As soon as your yearbook ships, your school will receive tracking information so they can arrange to distribute the yearbooks to the students and families in a manner that is best suited for everyone’s safety. As we navigate COVID-19, our intent is to provide you with a yearbook that your student will treasure for a lifetime. We thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate this unprecedented time together. Sincerely, Lifetouch

¿Qué es P-EBT (tarjeta de comida pandémica)? P-EBT es un beneficio único para ayudar a complementar los costos de alimentos familiares como resultado de la pandemia de COVID-19 y el cierre prolongado de escuelas. Para los hogares que no participan en SNAP cuyos hijos estaban inscritos en un programa de comidas gratuitas o de precio reducido (FRP) o asistían a una escuela de CEP a partir del 13 de marzo de 2020, se enviará una tarjeta P-EBT a la dirección que figura en el sistema de la escuela entre el 20 y el 24 de julio. No se requiere ninguna acción adicional de su parte para recibir su beneficio P-EBT. ¿Quién es elegible para P-EBT? Los niños en Head Start y los estudiantes de Kinder4 - gardo 12 inscritos en un programa de comidas escolares gratuitas o de precio reducido bajo el Programa Nacional de Almuerzos Escolares (NSLP) o están inscritos en una escuela que ha optado por participar en la Disposición de Elegibilidad Comunitaria (CEP) son elegibles para recibir P-EBT. Lead Academy NO ES una escuela CEP. Permita que el estado emita todos los beneficios P-EBT antes del 15 de agosto, antes de preguntar sobre el estado de sus beneficios. Si no ha recibido su beneficio antes del 15 de agosto, envíe un correo electrónico a PEBTBenefits@dss.sc.gov.

What is Pandemic EBT (P-EBT)? P-EBT is a one-time benefit to help supplement family food costs resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and prolonged school closures. For households not participating in SNAP whose child(ren) were enrolled in a free or reduced-price (FRP) meals program or attending a CEP school as of March 13, 2020, a P-EBT card will be mailed to the address on file with your child’s school district between July 20th and July 24th. No further action is required on your part to receive your P-EBT benefit. Who is eligible for P-EBT? Children in Head Start and 4K-12 students enrolled in a free or reduced-price school meals program under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) or are enrolled in a school that has opted to participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) are eligible to receive P-EBT. Lead Academy IS NOT a CEP school. Please allow the state to fully issue all P-EBT benefits by August 15th, before inquiring about your benefit status. If you have not received your benefit by August 15th, please email PEBTBenefits@dss.sc.gov.

If we have to wear masks, we might as well look good and show some school spirit while doing it. We will have a limited amount of these Lead Academy masks for sale during Chromebook pickup in a couple of weeks. More info to come.

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