A message from COO, Craig Eichmann.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
Calling all RA families to attend a parent committee meeting for our Staff Appreciation Week that will take place in May. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, from 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm. Dinner will be provided. Please bring your ideas and participation. Contact Mrs. Felton at 25-4200 x209 to RSVP by Monday, February 24th. We look forward to your involvement!
Black History Month Fun Fact of the Day!
Condoleezza Rice and Martin Luther King, Jr. started college when they were just 15 years old. She studied political science at the University of Denver; he majored in sociology at Morehouse College in Atlanta.
Happy Black History Month!
The celebration of Black History Month began in 1926 and was created by Carter G Woodson. The month of February was chosen to coincide with the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln.
Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts will be at the GoodSchoolsRoc Charter School Fairs: Wednesday, February 5th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Saturday, February 8th from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Rochester Public Library, Kate Gleason Auditorium located on the first floor of the Bausch & Lomb building - newer building across the from Rundel.
115 South Ave, Rochester, NY 14604
There will be activities for children.
We look forward to seeing you at our next RAFFA meeting, this Wednesday, January 29, 2020, from 6 -7:15 pm. The educational topic is “Interpreting your child's I Ready scores - Ben Koch, Building Principal. Community Resource Topic: Foodlink presents: "The Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables" along with a demonstration and tasting. The YMCA will also be in attendance for a brief discussion / Q & A- "Aftercare at RA". Dinner and childcare will be provided for RA students and their sibling's ages 4 -12. As always, we will have prizes to giveaway. Please call Mrs. Felton at 225-4200 x209 to RSVP.
Dear RA Families,
I wanted to share with you that we had a slight issue in the building of which you should be aware. Earlier today we were having our boilers serviced and one of the boilers was emitting gas into the building. The gas was NOT at a dangerous level but we chose to evacuate the building as we cleared out the gas and checked all areas with a gas meter.
The students were amazing during the evacuation and you should be very proud of them. They exited the building quickly and quietly and remained outside respectfully while they waited to come back into the building.
Again, the building is completely safe and we are "back in business" children are back in the classrooms and joyfully learning!
I hope you have a wonderful day!
Dr. Cozine
As a friendly reminder, our next RAFFA meeting is, Thursday, January 29, 2020 from 6 -7:15 pm. The educational topic is “Interpreting your child's I Ready scores - Ben Koch, Building Principal. Community Resource Topic: Foodlink presents: "The Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables" along with a demonstration and tasting. The YMCA will also be in attendance for a brief discussion / Q & A- "Aftercare at RA".
Dinner and childcare will be provided for RA students and their siblings ages 4 -12. And as always, we will have prizes to giveaway.
Please call Mrs. Felton at 225-4200 x209 to RSVP by Monday, January 27th.
Good Evening RA Families,
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr., there will be no school on Monday, January 20, 2020.
Have a great weekend.