Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts

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.

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.

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.

A message from COO, Craig Eichmann.

On the following dates students may dress down for $1 each day! The money raised is being used by the Staff Appreciation Committee for festivities to honor our staff during the week of May 4th - 8th. FRIDAY: March 13th & 27th, April 17th & 24th PLEASE BRING THE MONEY THE DAY OF AND GIVE IT TO YOUR TEACHER. Any questions, please contact Jamie Sebastian @ 225-4200 x248. Thank you RA family in advance for your support!

Hello RA Families! Are you interested in enrolling your child in session three of our after-school Encore program?! If so, please fill out the following form, https://forms.gle/qqDgMBnK5H9Q3fgWA, by Friday, March 13th. You must submit one form per child. Encore Session Three begins the week of March 30th and ends the week of June 5th. If you would prefer to register your child on a paper registration form, or if you have any other questions or concerns, please reach out to Mrs. Tobeck at 225-4200, Ext. 233 or tobeck@renacad.org.

Greetings RA Families Can you believe that we are one week away from our annual family and friends skate party? The fun will take place next Saturday, March 14th from 11 am - 2 pm at Skate Luvers Roller Palace located at 1684 Adirondack St., Rochester, NY 14606. There will be games, music, rollerskating, prizes, bounce houses and even a movie theater all for just $10, and you pay at the door. Be sure to spread the word and tell your family and friends to join as we have fun and raise money for RA. We hope to see you all next Saturday. Have an awesome weekend!

What a wonderful Reading Week we have had here. We had guest readers in every classroom. Tomorrow is PAJAMA DAY and a special visit from children's book author Pam Rapoza! We can't wait to reveal the shopping spree winners from our Myon Challenge!

Greetings RA Families, we have a slight change to our calendar. Due to the NYS testing dates falling on Wednesday March 25th, and Wednesday April 22nd, we will not have an early release day. Both of those days will be regular dismissal at 3:30. Transportation has also been informed of the change. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the front office at 585-225-4200.

Happy Read Across America week! Don't forget to get your students logged into Myon! All students have an account on www.myon.com. Students are able to log on and read many titles. The 2 students who log the most minutes on Myon will earn a Barnes and Noble Shopping Spree!

Parents and Families don't forget- it's Read Across America week! Tomorrow we are celebrating Where The Wild Things are with WACKY HAIR DAY!

Renaissance Academy Presents: MOVIE NIGHT Friday, March 6, 2020 from 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm. There is no charge for this event, however, there is a limit to the first 100 spots! Students will stay after school and must be picked up by parents by the end of the program. Snacks will be provided. Please return form by Tuesday, March 3, 2020.

RA Families, we need your voice and support. As a reminder, our Parent Committee Meeting for Staff Appreciation Week is tonight, Wednesday, February 26th at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria. Come ready to brainstorm ideas and participate as we prepare for Staff Appreciation Week 2020. Dinner will be provided. There is still time to RSVP. Contact Mrs. Felton at 225-4200 x209. Please use the cafeteria entrance, door #7 and park in the visitors parking lot. Thank you in advance for your support and we look forward to seeing you tonight!

SAVE THE DATE! Our next RAFFA meeting is Wednesday, March 25th at 6 pm. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend. Important information will be shared. NY State Assessment - Ben Koch, Building Principal Missing and Exploited Children - Prevention, Reporting, and Resources Jennifer L. Boutte - Candidate for Monroe County Clerk Childcare for RA students and siblings ages 4 -12 will be provided. Dinner and Prizes. If you have not attended all year, please don’t miss this opportunity. We look forward to seeing you there. Contact Mrs. Felton at 225-4200 x209 to RSVP by Monday, March 23rd.

Let's get together and show our RA staff how much we appreciate them on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 from 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm. The focus of this meeting is to brainstorm ideas and assign tasks for Staff Appreciation Week (5/4 - 5/8). Dinner will be provided. Contact Mrs. Felton at 225-4200 x209 to RSVP by Monday, 2/24. PLEASE BRING IDEAS AND PARTICIPATION.