LEAD Academy

The below information can all be found at: https://www.myleadacademy.com/o/lead-academy/page/covid-19-central For the breakdown of Lead Academy's 2020-2021 Reopening Plans: 1. Watch this YouTube Video Explanation: https://youtu.be/f_bxj6amsHY 2. View the Parent One Page Cheat Sheet here: One Page Cheat Sheet 3. View the full Plan here: Full Reopening Plan 4. View our new 2020-2021 Calendar here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18OeoaEPl6Xzgqsw-FjBKd2Wj5yw5B1_k/view?usp=sharing 5. Complete Registration form: English: https://forms.gle/euDDYgUrTGbF7sXG7 Spanish: https://forms.gle/n3Z7SCgwYynGPpjP8. DEADLINE: August 4th 6. Look for our Q and A video and video specifically about K-2 instruction next week.

Edit: Should have said "releasing our plan tomorrow"

Just a reminder, we will be releasing our plan along with a video and accompanying parent registration document. We will also be releasing a full Q and A video early next week as well as a video focused specifically on K-2 early next week around what virtual and hybrid would look like for primary students. We know a primary concern during these scenarios is what does it look like for a primary student to learn to read in a virtual and hybrid scenario. That video will address that aspect.

Padres y cuidadores, sabemos que es tiempo para las ventas de regreso a la escuela y algunos de ustedes les gustaría comenzar a comprar materiales. Dado que todavía hay tantas preguntas sobre el próximo año, aún no tenemos una lista completa de útiles escolares. No queremos pedirle que compre algo, y luego no será necesario si cambia la situación escolar. Estas son las cosas que sabemos que necesitaremos para cada grado, sin importar cómo se vea el próximo año escolar. Puede comprarlos ahora o esperar hasta que se publique una lista completa a principios de agosto. Todos: Resaltador, pegamento, tijeras, marcadores, audífonos, marcadores para pizaron, lápices y sacapuntas. Compre el sacapuntas que mejor se adapte a sus hijos: eléctrico o manual. K-2: Crayones K-1: 3 Libros de composición primaria 2do Grado: 3 Libros de composición de regla ancha 3-8: Notas adhesivas, lápices de colores, hoja de cuaderno, un paquete de bolígrafos que no son negros, tarjetas para índices , dos libros de composición

Parents and caregivers, we know back to school sales are in full swing and some of you may like to get a jump on purchasing supplies. With there still being so many unknowns about next year we do not yet have a complete list of school supplies. We don't want to ask you to buy something, and then it not be necessary should the schooling situation change. Here are the things we know we will need at each grade band, regardless of what school looks like next year. You are welcome to purchase these now or wait until a full list is released in early August. Everyone: Highlighter, glue stick, scissors, markers, headphones, expo markers, pencils and pencil sharpener, Buy the sharpener that works best for your children - electric or manual K-2: crayons, K-1 needs 3 primary composition books, 2nd grade needs three wide ruled composition books 3-8: post it notes, colored pencils, lined paper, one pack of pens that are not black, index cards, two composition books

Just a quick COVID update. We are working hard this week to finalize our draft reopening plans including start date and potential scenarios depending on spread rate. We will be releasing those plans this Friday via our normal communication channels. We will also be filming and releasing a Q and A video next week to address the many questions we have already gotten and will get. I can't thank you enough for your trust and patience through this difficult summer planning process.

Reopening planning has been challenging and crazy enough but the last 24 hours may have been the craziest. Mr. Baker (Principal) and Mr. W (Executive Director) sat down today to have a "Covid Conversation" to talk through the struggle that is reopening planning and provide a window into the things they are wrestling with. We always seek to be transparent and honest so this video is a look into conversations we are having all day, every day. We also plan to do a video in Spanish next week providing more info and answering question. To view the video, visit: https://youtu.be/ZKKFHu9dweE To listen to the audio podcast, visit: Spotify: shorturl.at/dwyB4 Google Podcasts: shorturl.at/bzMQZ (Will be up on Apple Podcast later today)

I know a lot of questions resulted from today's press conference from our Governor. We are currently working to figure out what has or hasn't changed from today's statement. We have worked hard to create a solid plan for reopening and still plan to release those in the next week or two. Mr. Baker and I will be releasing a video by the end of the week answering some of your questions and expanding on our upcoming plans.

Due to technical difficulties, the uniform store will open tomorrow. Debido a dificultades técnicas, la tienda de uniformes abrirá mañana.

Our online uniform store is now open until August 1st. Please visit this page to see the online link and more information: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/800987/2020_-_2021_Uniforms_2_-_Google_Docs.pdf Previous orders will arrive soon. Notification will be sent by our school app and Facebook when orders arrive.

La tienda de uniformes estará abierta hasta 1 de agosto. Visite esta página para ver el enlace de pedido y más información. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/800987/2020_-_2021_Uniforms_2_-_Google_Docs.pdf Los pedidos anteriores llegarán pronto. Una notificación sera enviada por nuestra aplicación escolar y Facebook cuando estén listos para ser recogidos.

Reminder: VERY IMPORTANT- It is critical that 100% of families fill this out as we finalize plans. Thank you! English: https://forms.gle/uAocDkMYbQjmGmVbA. Spanish: https://forms.gle/RRJwe7VMNr4LGbU3A Aquí están los enlaces a la encuesta que mencione en el video de hoy. Es crítico que el 100% de las familias llenen esto mientras finalizamos los planes. Gracias! Ingles: https://forms.gle/uAocDkMYbQjmGmVbA. Español: https://forms.gle/RRJwe7VMNr4LGbU3A

Here are the links to the survey I referenced in today's video. It is critical that 100% of families fill this out as we finalize plans. Thank you! English: https://forms.gle/uAocDkMYbQjmGmVbA. Spanish: https://forms.gle/RRJwe7VMNr4LGbU3A Aquí están los enlaces a la encuesta que mencione en el video de hoy. Es crítico que el 100% de las familias llenen esto mientras finalizamos los planes. Gracias! Ingles: https://forms.gle/uAocDkMYbQjmGmVbA. Español: https://forms.gle/RRJwe7VMNr4LGbU3A

Please watch this quick video update from our Executive Director, Mr. Willingham https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2Qp0gUEpXQ&feature=youtu.be

Happy Friday everyone! Early next week we will release a video outlining our progress around planning for reopening and the different scenarios that exist. It still will be closer to the end of July before we can commit to exactly which plan will be in place on August 17 but we wanted to talk through some of the different options out there. There will also be a very important survey accompanying the video that we need 100% of families to fill out so we can plan for who will or will not show up to in person instruction if we are allowed to have it. I will explain more in the video. Have a great and safe weekend!

Just a reminder, we are diligently working on fall reopening plans. We plan to announce detailed information the week of July 20th. In the meantime, please continue to do your part to swing our COVID numbers to a more positive direction. To see how SCDHEC is determining spread rate for each county, view this doc: https://www.dhec.sc.gov/sites/default/files/media/document/COVID19-Recent-Disease-Activity-Department-of-Education_7.6.2020.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2meKb-3YgVclbGgLbhIkq1629utzEIfIeywulZDnHhUk43fq2b3Tx3YhA Based on current numbers, if we can't reduce numbers soon, it will be very difficult for schools across the state to bring back students in person anytime soon. Please do your part to reduce and end COVID, no matter how inconvenient it may be so we can get back on campus. We are Crew, Not Passengers!

As we approach the 20-21 school year, we still have a couple of open positions we are seeking great folks for. If you know anyone, pass along. https://www.myleadacademy.com/o/lead-academy/page/work-lead

Watch this video for a quick COVID-19 Check-in with Mr. W https://youtu.be/CprfbKSnDJQ

Please be advised that the front office will be closed next week (June 29-July 3rd). It will reopen July 6. Also, if you did not come by during the final week of school and retrieve personal items you may have left in classrooms, please do so by the end of the day today. Leftover items will be discarded after today. Also, please remember to complete the survey about school reopening. Thank you! Tenga en cuenta que la oficina principal estará cerrada la próxima semana (29 de junio al 3 de julio). Se volverá a abrir el 6 de julio. Además, si no asistió durante la última semana de clases y recuperó artículos personales que fueron dejadas en los salones de clase, hágalo hoy al final del día. Los artículos sobrantes se descartarán después de hoy. Tambien, recuerde completar la encuesta sobre la reapertura de la escuela. ¡Gracias!