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March 1, 2024

Mar 1, 2024Newsletter

Mark Your Calendar, Please…

  • March 11th – 16th – HS Capstone Trip to SW United States
  • March 20th – Middle School Synergy Session – Detroit Museum. Details Coming SOON!
  • March 22nd – Staff Professional Development Day – No School For Students
  • March 29th – April 7th – Spring Break
  • April 10th – PSAT for 8th & 10th Graders @ Community Reformed Church, Zeeland
  • April 10th – SAT for 11th Graders @ Community Reformed Church, Zeeland
  • April 11th – PSAT for 9th graders & ACT Work Keys for 11th graders @ Community Reformed Church, Zeeland
  • April 16th – MSTEP for 3rd – 5th graders @ Homestead Campus
  • April 17th – MSTEP for 5th graders (Continued from 4/16) @Homestead Campus
  • April 18th – MSTEP for 6th, 7th & 8th graders @ Homestead Campus
  • May 2nd – MSTEP for 11th graders @ Homestead Campus
  • April 29 – May 3rd – MS Capstone Trip to Williamsburg, VA & Virginia Beach
  • May 24th – Last Day for Seniors – all coursework must be completed.
  • May 27th – 31st – Memorial Day Break Week
  • June 3rd – iCademy High School Graduation – 6pm – location TBD
  • June 7, 14, 21, 28 – No School on Fridays
  • June 26th – 1/2 Day – Last Day of School

NEW INFORMATION

Mandatory State Testing Survey – 3rd – 11th grades, Please

If you have not yet had an opportunity to share with us where your 3rd – 11th graders will be testing this spring, Zeeland, Novi or Indian River locations, please go ahead and fill out THIS SURVEY, asap. Thank you!

FREE Parenting Classes through Arbor Circle – In Person or Online

Our Nurturing Parenting Program is an evidence-based, trauma-informed class designed to build parenting skills. It is offered online at two different times, morning and afternoon for 10 weeks. Learn more by clicking on the link, below.

https://icademyglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/NurturingParentingAprilJune2024-1.pdf

The Strengthening Families 10-14 program is a unique in-person experience designed to build family strengths. From their website, “Outcomes include increased family strengths and resilience and reduced risk factors for problem behaviors in high-risk children, including behavioral problems, emotional, academic and social problems. SFP is now widely used also as a universal primary prevention intervention in schools, churches, and communities offering SFP-14 for all families…SFP builds on protective factors by improving family relationships, parenting skills, and improving the youth’s social and life skills.” This class will be held in the Arbor Circle Muskegon office, but Ottawa County residents are also welcome to attend. This class runs for 7 weeks. Learn more by clicking on the link, below.

https://icademyglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SFP10.14.April_.May-1.pdf

FREE Stem Workshops for Kiddos ages 8 – 14

North Branch – Herrick District Library, Holland. No need to sign up, just show up!

IES Daycare is Hiring!

The IES Daycare is looking to hire!

Schedule:

  • Monday 8a-5p
  • Tuesday 8a-4:30p
  • Wednesday 8a-4:30p
  • Job Requirements:
    • Passion for and experience working with children.
    • Maintain a fun and interactive classroom that is clean and organized.
    • Communicate directly with parents to achieve success for the child.
  • Compensation $13/hr

Calendar for ’24/’25 School Year

Our first day of school and orientation will be happening on Monday, August 5th! Many more details to come later this spring!

https://icademyglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/iCademy-2425.pdf

March Lunch Menu

https://innocademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Inno_MAR_menu_24-1.pdf

Live Locally? Girls on the Run – 1 Coach Still Needed

Please contact Denae Martin denaegmartin@gmail.com 616-283-8048 with questions or if you are able to help!

Also, it’s time for the girls to start signing up! Please see below for the info you need to register.

OLD INFORMATION

Mandatory Spring Assessments Dates – IN PERSON – 3rd – 11th Grades

While many more details will be released as testing dates get closer, please begin making arrangements for your child(ren) to attend the following Michigan mandatory in-person testing events:

  • Wednesday, April 10th – 8th and 10th graders will take the PSAT @ Community Reformed Church in Zeeland – 10376 Felch St, Zeeland
  • Wednesday, April 10th – 11th graders will take the SAT @ Community Reformed Church in Zeeland – 10376 Felch St, Zeeland
  • Thursday, April 11th – 9th graders will take the PSAT @ Community Reformed Church in Zeeland – 10376 Felch St, Zeeland
  • Thursday, April 11th – 11th graders will take the ACT Work Keys @ Community Reformed Church in Zeeland – 10376 Felch St, Zeeland
  • Tuesday, April 16th – 3rd – 5th graders will take the Reading and Math MSTEP Tests @ Homestead Campus – 8485 Homestead Dr., Zeeland
  • Wednesday, April 17th – 5th graders will continue to take the Science & Social Studies MSTEP Tests @ Homestead Campus – 8485 Homestead Dr., Zeeland
  • Thursday, April 18th – 6th, 7th & 8th graders will take the MSTEP @ Homestead Campus – 8485 Homestead Dr., Zeeland
  • Thursday, May 2nd – 11th graders will take the MSTEP @ Homestead Campus – 8485 Homestead Dr., Zeeland

Girls Who Code FREE Summer Programs – 9th – 12th Graders

Choose from an in person immersion program or a self-paced all on line program. Each free program will develop the skills, network and community you need to change the world. Interested in enrolling? Please click on THIS LINK. Early decision on Feb 14th and Regular decision on March 22nd. 

https://icademyglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GWC_Summer_Student.pdf

Let’s Highlight Your AMAZING Kiddos!

We want to showcase the awesome things our school community is doing across our social media pages! Did one of your children accomplish something awesome outside of school? Do you have pictures from a Field Trip / Special Event that should be highlighted? Did a student submit an assignment that impressed you? Please use THIS FORM to simplify the process! *please note, there is a 5 image MAX, choose wisely.* -Social Media Team

’23-’24 iCademy Family Resource Guide

If you’ve not already done so, please read through the iCademy Family Resource Guide for this year so that you are familiar with daily life at iCademy. As always, if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach

iCademy Global School Calendar for 23-24