Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts

Hello RA Families, As a reminder, RA's Virtual Staff Appreciation Week 2020 will kick off this week from May 4th - May 8th. We have provided a daily schedule of activities that students and parents can follow to honor their teachers and RA staff. No money is required, just your time. Don’t miss out! Take time to show your love and appreciation towards the teachers and staff at RA. For instructions and a list of scheduled activities, click on the link below, go to the school’s website or Facebook page. Much Thanks, RA Leadership Team https://docs.google.com/document/d/1svLWOMfh3HKfLclwOdLD-crZKp9HqSTGq9p71ArBQdk/edit?usp=sharing

Greetings RA Families, Renaissance Academy has compiled a list of essential resources to support you and your family during this difficult time. The resource list can be accessed by clicking on the link below, or go to RA’s website and Facebook page. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dMmJt1oht9X7cUqdRY33hlMtFZRu8dzsShcEYaM8fT4/edit?usp=sharing

Good Afternoon Families, Just a reminder, we will be providing meals for the week on Mondays and Thursdays only between 12 pm and 1 pm. This week we are serving breaded chicken breast sandwich, turkey sandwich, chicken corn dogs and uncrustables. If you are still in need of a chromebook, families can pick one up at this time. Have a great week!

Hello RA Families, The New York State Charter School Association in collaboration with ROC The Future's Parent Engagement Collaborative Action Network (PECAN) will host a Parent Engagement Meeting on Monday, April 27th @ 5:30 pm. This is a great opportunity for charter parent voices to be heard. How has COVID-19 impacted you? With the impact of COVID-19 spreading far and wide, we want to know from parents, what is working, what's not, and what additional support would be helpful. We invite you to our Zoom meeting on Monday, April 27th at 5:30pm to join the conversation. You are welcome to participate by computer or phone. This community-wide conversation is hosted by our Parent Engagement Collaborative Action Network (PECAN) and is open to all parents. Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/regist... After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. SURVEY LINK To help us do a community check-in, we want to collect your feedback in advance of the meeting by completing the parent COVID-19 impact survey. in English: https://forms.gle/Z9V9Pvn2KTWs... en español: https://forms.gle/JMT9qsDUYDP1... Please share this survey link far and wide as we want to collect a comprehensive response representative of all neighborhoods and parents. Complete the survey here. https://docs.google.com/forms/... This correspondence is also available in Spanish here. https://rocthefuture.org/april... Register today!

Reminder: Parent Network of Western New York is hosting a Family Fun Hour! Scavenger Hunt today, Thursday, April 23 @ 5:00 PM. An hour of fun for the whole family. They will be engaging families in a Scavenger Hunt in our own homes and interacting via webcam. Families do not need to bring anything but themselves. For more details checkout RA's website and Facebook page to view the flyer. Join from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://parentnetworkwny.org/wp-content/uploads/Family-Fun-Hour-Scavenger-Hunt-04-23-2020-1-1-719x930.jpg.

Greetings RA Families, Please take a moment to review the April edition of the Home & School Connection and the Math & Science Connection Newsletters. We have also included a COVID-19 Special Edition for Parents and Children. Click on the links below. HOME & SCHOOL CONNECTION: http://www.rfecustomer.com/Pubs/202004/899344_HS0420_E.pdf?ID=3401 MATH & SCIENCE CONNECTION: http://www.rfecustomer.com/Pubs/202004/899344_MI0420_E.pdf?ID=6962 COVID-19 SPECIAL EDITIONS: PARENTS AND CHILDREN: http://www.rfecustomer.com/Pubs/202004/899344_HS20xx626E.pdf?ID=6242 PARENTS AND YOUNG CHILDREN: http://www.rfecustomer.com/Pubs/202004/899344_EY20xx628E.pdf?ID=8704

Hello RA Families, Although we are not sure if social distancing will still be in affect this summer we wanted to share the Rochester KidsOutAndAbout Summer Newsletter April 20, 2020, that includes the 2020 Virtual Camp Fair link and Master Guide to Summer Camps. Click on the link below. Please continue to stay healthy and safe. https://mailchi.mp/kidsoutandabout/rochester-2020b-camps?e=026856f82c

Hello RA Families, Starting tomorrow April 20th, we will be providing meals for the week on Mondays and Thursdays only between 12 pm - 1 pm.

Hello RA Families, Starting next week, we will be providing meals for the week on Mondays and Thursdays only between 12 pm - 1 pm. Have a fabulous day!

RA’s annual enrollment lottery will be held tomorrow, April 15th at 9am. Due to the COVID 19 restrictions on social gathering, our lottery will be recorded live, and a link will be posted on our website at www.renacad.org upon the conclusion of the lottery. Results can also be seen on the Good Schools Roc website by logging into your individual account. Thank you!

Good Evening RA Families, Transportation forms for 2020-2021 school year should be submitted before April 15th. RCSD families should send the form directly to Renaissance Academy Attn: Mrs. Foreman at 299 Kirk Road Rochester, NY 14612, faxed to 585-225-4201, or emailed to foreman@renacad.org. Here are the links for transportation form RCSD:https://www.rcsdk12.org/Page/887 Greece:https://www.greececsd.org/Page/289 Gates:https://www.gateschili.org/domain/28 East Irondequoit:https://www.eastiron.org/Page/4230 Have a great weekend.

Greetings RA Families, Here is updated information regarding health insurance for NYS residents.

Greetings RA Families, Please take a few minutes to complete this survey regarding RA's Distance Learning by Friday, April 10th. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1uL0god5Iw3h4EB_i29mJL_NxSJ7k4hRVGgywcmTdFGQ/edit?ts=5e8b0d9a We appreciate your feedback.

Greetings RA Families: Here is your Daily Digest of online / virtual events, activities, and resources to help get you through the COVID-19 crisis. We are sending daily digests of virtual events so you can scan the list each day and click on what interests you. —Debra Ross, publisher https://mailchi.mp/kidsoutandabout/rochester-digest-april-7-2020?e=026856f82c Be sure to go to the KidsOutAndAbout website daily to see what virtual events, activities, and resources are posted.

Save the Date for our 4th Annual Reach for the Stars Gala

Hello RA Families, Kids Out and About.com has posted 250+ Creative Ways to Keep Your Family Sane During the COVID-19 Crisis, as well as some homeschooling tips. Click on the link or copy and paste the web address below to view the information. https://mailchi.mp/kidsoutandabout/rochester-250-ideas?e=026856f82c Feel free to share these links on social media, too. You have friends who need the info! Stay healthy and well.

Please read the following letter for an overview of meal resources available to you and your family.

EAT HEALTHIER WHILE SAVING MONEY Join Nutrition Educators for a guided tour of the supermarket. Spend less time grocery shopping. Make the best choice for your family. Plan easy and delicious meals while saving money. $5 Healthy Food Gift Card. THE EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE AT PRICE RITE, WALMART AND TOPS. Refer to flyer for more details on Facebook and RA's website. Sponsored by Foodlink, Cooking Matters, and Cornell University Cooperative Extensions.

Hello RA Families! Out of an abundance of caution Renaissance Academy will close immediately until further notice. All students were sent home with instructions in a packet should this occur. Please refer to the letter, our facebook page, or www.renacad.org for the instructions. We will be sure to update you with any future announcements. Thank you!

Hello Families! The following events have been temporarily cancelled until further notice. Saturday, March 14 - Family Skate Party Thursday, March 19 - Family Science Night Wednesday, March 25 - RAFFA Meeting Thursday, March 26 - Teacher Appreciation Meeting If there is any change, we will send a message out again. Thank you.