Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts

Today we rehearsed Lion King Jr. on site at A Magical Journey Thru Stages!! We are so excited to put on our first ever musical!!

In celebration of "Read Across America" week, we invited Latasha Pride to visit our school and read her wonderful book. Thank you for sharing "Why We Protest" with our students, Ms. Pride!

SAVE THE DATE! Family Tech Talk Learn the risks your kids face online & Internet safety tips This free Zoom event is presented by an Internet safety expert from Trend Micro's Internet Safety for Kids and Families Program. Wednesday, February 15th 9 PM *PLEASE LOG IN A FEW MINUTES BEFORE START TIME Questions: Mrs. Felton, 225-4200 x209 or felton@renacad.org Join this virtual event at: https://trendmicro.zoom.us/j/91643578987?pwd=VUZtUEhkaGk2bjlQTkpjRXBEMHNTdz09 Passcode: 808396

Here at Renaissance Academy, we celebrate Black History this month and every month. This year's national theme for Black History Month is "black resistance." By providing equitable educational opportunities to our amazing students, we resist the structural and institutional racism still inherent in local and national educational systems. Our students matter. Black education matters. Please join us in empowering our students to continue to resist.

As we wrap up National School Choice Week, we want to thank all of our families for choosing RA! Please watch this quick video from Dr. Loury sending a message of gratitude. https://youtu.be/waZEsFUyFms

RA’s RAFFA meeting tonight from 6:15-7:45pm at the Central Library of Rochester (115 South Ave) is STILL ON!!! Come, grab dinner and learn all about supporting your child in ELA. Drive safely and we will see you there!

Tomorrow we are celebrating National School Choice Week by thanking our bus drivers for all that they do. We appreciate our bus drivers' so very much!

Today we kicked off RA's celebration of National School Choice Week by wearing yellow to show how much we love our school! Stay tuned for more celebrations throughout the week!

Greetings RA Families, Please join us for our first RAFFA Meeting of the new year on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at the downtown Central Library - 115 South Avenue, from 6:15 pm - 7:45 pm. This event will be fun, engaging, and informative. RA's ELA Instructional Coaches (grades, K - 3 and 4 - 6 ) will kick the night off and share some valuable information as it pertains to State testing and ELA strategies to use at home. Families will explore the library, visit a few stations, complete the assigned activities, and go on a scavenger hunt to win raffle prizes. Click here to RSVP by January 19, 2023. https://tinyurl.com/28c9rbc4 Questions or concerns, contact Mrs. Felton at 225-4200 x209 or email felton@renacad.org. Click on the link below to request a library card for your child. Cards will be distributed at the library on the night of the event. https://libraryweb.org/using_the_library/apply-for-a-library-card/ OR E-Card

Our students have been learning more about Harriet Tubman in the library over the past few weeks thanks to the generosity of the Wofford Sculpture Studio and Jacqueline Sprague from JW Management! Thank you so much for allowing us to display this beautiful Harriet Tubman Maquette in our school. What a wonderful way to integrate visual art with social studies and reading!

Due to a water main break in the city of Rochester, there is no bussing available for Renaissance Academy's RCSD students. As a result, school will be canceled for ALL RA students on Thursday, December 22, 2022. The RA staff wishes you a safe and happy holiday.

Next week (December 19-22) is Spirit Week at RA! Students who are wearing their spirit week attire do not need to wear their uniforms.

Check out the December edition of the Renaissance Academy News! https://www.smore.com/87x2b

Check out the Spirit Days for December 19-22!

RA's annual Student Winter Concert will be held on Wednesday, December 21st, at 6:30pm. This year we have almost 120 students participating! The students have been busy practicing in the choir, learning songs on their instruments, and rehearsing dances. If your child is a part of the concert, you will receive a permission slip either today or tomorrow. Please sign and return the permission slips by Monday, December 12th. Thank you!

Register now for the ROC ROYAL FOUNDATION & PBC EVENTS PRESENTS: 9TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY GIVEBACK & TOY GIVEAWAY! The event takes place on December 24, 2022 at the Mercantile on Main from 10:00am-1:00pm. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/9th-annual-christmas-toy-giveaway-tickets-469349305407.

Do you know a school aged youth who needs support with literacy skills? The Youth Services Bureau is excited to announce a new program, Vibrant Literacy! This program focuses on building key literacy foundational skills and fosters a love of reading for those who may be below grade reading levels. The program meets on Mondays and Wednesdays at 3pm or 4pm or Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3pm or 4pm. Spaces are limited so please register today!

Today beginning at 10am there is a drive-thru free food pick up at the Franklin Campus (950 Norton Street)! Food will be dropped off in your car as you pull up. Only until supplies last!

Check it out at East High School!

DON'T FORGET - SAVE THE DATE! CHUCK E. CHEESE FUNDRAISER Friday, November 18, 2022 3PM - 9PM 3130 W. Ridge Rd. 14626 PLEASE MENTION RENAISSANCE ACADEMY WHEN MAKING ANY PURCHASES TO ENSURE THAT 20% OF EACH SALE GENERATED GOES TO RA. COUPONS WILL GO HOME THE WEEK OF 11/15 Questions - Call Mrs. Felton at 225-4200 x209