NEW INFORMATION
ESSER III Survey – THANKS TO EACH FAMILY FOR COMPLETING ONE SURVEY, ASAP.
If you didn’t get a chance to take the survey sent to you via email, this week, please go ahead and use the information to do that, asap.
Many of you provided feedback on the spending of ESSER III (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) funds last year either through a survey and/or a scheduled Zoom meeting; these funds were given to school districts as a result of the pandemic We greatly appreciate your past input and would like to give everyone another opportunity to continue the feedback.
There are four sections to the ESSER III funding. On the survey, there are 4 listed requirements followed by information regarding a plan for the way in which our school intends to respond to each. You will be asked if you “strongly support”, “I am fine with this” or “I would like something different”. You will have the opportunity to make comments on each of the proposed plans and/or share a different idea.
We greatly appreciate your time and feedback. Once the feedback is compiled, we will communicate any changes to the plan and give you an opportunity for further discussion.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Tyler at tyler.huizenga@icademyglobal.org
Please note that the results will be reported at the December board meeting.
Thank you again for your time and valuable feedback.
SPELLING BEE HAPPENING THIS WEEK
If you live close to campus and would like to come cheer on our spellers, we will be having an in-person spelling bee on Tuesday, November 15th at 12pm, upstairs. If you do decide to visit, please check in at the front desk and they will direct you to the Bee.
ORIENTATION SURVEY – ONE RESPONSE FROM EACH FAMILY, PLEASE
Thanks, in advance for taking a couple of minutes to fill out THIS BRIEF SURVEY to tell us about your orientation experience this school year!
Whether you are brand new, yesterday, or started several years ago, your feedback on our orientation materials and processes will ultimately create a better experience for you and others going forward.
We are hoping for one response from each family by Monday, November 14th.
MORE TECHNOLOGY HELP
Sadly, Zoom has been giving lots of folks fits, lately, including teachers! So sorry for the frustration. If you DO get kicked out of Zoom, please follow the directions, below:
If you are a K/5 Family and get kicked out of a different platform that you need, please check, below for instructions on connecting.
Thank you for your patience and perseverance!
NATIONAL HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS WEEK INFORMATION
Did you know that if a family is experiencing homelessness they can reach out to their school and there are resources available to help with education-related items (transportation, school supplies, clothing, anything that can prevent a child from being successful at school)?
If you or someone you know struggles with hunger and/or homelessness, please see, below for information and resources for community assistance.
https://www.oaunitedway.org/housing-assistance
https://www.shelterlistings.org/county/mi-ottawa-county.html
BITTERSWEET SKI INFORMATION & PASSES
We are again offering Bittersweet Ski Passes for students (7 + years) and their families (extended families and friends, too! Open to anyone!) through Innocademy and iCademy Global.
Ski passes are a great opportunity for folks to purchase a pass ($29) that acts as a coupon throughout the season, reducing the prices on lift tickets, helmets, and rentals. The pass can be used, repeatedly, at any time throughout the ski season (please read the restrictions on timeframe and days as well as black-out holidays), by the pass holder! ANYONE can be part of the ski club…student, parent, family friend.
If you are interested, please…
- Read through the attached information
- Fill out the attached form for student and/or adult
- Secure in an envelope with payment (checks payable to BITTERSWEET SKI RESORT)
- Label envelope: BITTERSWEET SKI PASSES – LEISA LOBBEZOO
- Return to campus. If you would like to mail the forms and payment via US mail, that is great, too! Please use the information, below:
Attn: Leisa Lobbezoo – Ski Club, iCademy Global, 8485 Homestead Drive, Zeeland, MI 49464
Once we receive the application and payment, there is usually about a 14 school-day turnaround for your information to be processed at Bittersweet and passes to be issued so please plan ahead. =)
https://innocademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/22-23-Bittersweet-Ski-Club-Info-PREFILLED-1.pdf
Just in case you were wondering, “Hmmm…what does Bittersweet usually charge for lift tickets and rentals?”
WITH SKI CLUB PASSES ($29 each pass – every skier must have one to receive the discounts.)
Adult (anyone not still in high school)
- $33 lift ticket
- $33 Rentals
- $15 helmet
Student (7 years old and older)
- $29 lift ticket
- $29 rentals
- $15 helmet rental
- + 2 FREE Lessons
WITHOUT SKI CLUB PASSES
OLD INFORMATION
NOVEMBER FOOD PANTRY SCHEDULE – OTTAWA COUNTY
THINKING ABOUT COLLEGE? JOIN MDE FOR A VIRTUAL FINANCIAL AID NIGHT
Are you a senior planning to attend college next year? There are THREE more Virtual Financial Aid nights put on by the Michigan Department of Education: November 15th, 22nd, and 29th all at 6:30 pm. Click this link for more information and to sign up: Virtual Financial Aid Nights (michigan.gov)
Seniors planning to go to college scholarship announcement! 🌟NEW THIS YEAR 🌟
Starting with the high school class of 2023, students will be eligible for more financial aid from the State:
- Up to $2,750 if they attend a community college, per year
- Up to $5,500 if they attend a public university, per year
- Up to $4,000 if they attend a private college or university, per year
Students will be eligible if their family demonstrates financial need* when they complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
*Financial need is defined as an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $25,000 or less.
High school seniors can get started by following these steps:
1. File the FAFSA.
2. Create a MiSSG Student Portal account three to five business days after filing your FAFSA.
Check out the link below 👇
HIGH SCHOOL 2ND SEMESTER SCHEDULING MEETINGS
Believe it or not, we are looking into 2nd semester courses, and Ms. Laura would like to connect with each high school student to confirm/change/create a course plan for next semester and beyond.
CLICK ON THIS LINK TO SCHEDULE YOUR 15 MINUTE MEETING
Note: If you are interested in exploring dual enrollment, tech center programs (CTC, KCTC, or others around the state), Community Passport options, work-based learning, or other ideas you have to leverage the flexibility of our virtual programming for meaningful learning opportunities, please sign up for TWO MEETINGS back to back.
NOVEMBER LUNCH MENU
NEED TECHNOLOGY HELP? PLEASE FOLLOW THE STEPS, BELOW
Please note…if you work through the problem with Vector Tech Group and they request that you return your computer to campus for a technology exchange, please connect with Robyn.parks@icademyglobal.org, directly, to make an appointment or to work with her regarding shipping.
HIGH SCHOOL SYNERGY SESSION – DECEMBER 9TH – SCRAPYARD CLIMBING
Join us on December 9th for a high school synergy session at Scrapyard Climbing in Holland. Keep your eyes out for more details and sign up information.
ID YOU MISS FASFA NIGHT? NO WORRIES! WE’VE GOT YOU!
In case you missed the FAFSA/College Info Night, here is a presentation with links for further information on how to:
- find the right-fit college
- virtual college fairs
- kinds of financial aid
- the FAFSA form specifically (with super helpful and short videos)
- virtual financial aid presentation opportunities by the Michigan Department of Education
- scholarship sources
- more tips and info
Please use this info as a launching point and I am happy to have an individual meeting to help navigate specific questions. Feel free to set up a meeting here: https://calendly.com/mrslauraverkaik/30min
SALVATION ARMY CHRISTMAS GIFTS & FOOD VOUCHER ASSISTANCE
If your family lives in Southern Ottawa or Allegan County (except Plainwell, Otsego or Martin) and is in need of assistance this upcoming Holiday Season, please take a peek at the information, below and apply onlilne at saholland.org between October 17th and December 9th.
ARE YOU FOLLOWING US ON SOCIAL MEDIA?
We’ve enjoyed celebrating our K5 students this month and coming up next we have Middle and High school students spotlights 🙂 Don’t miss out, check us out on Facebook or Instagram!
https://www.facebook.com/icademyvirtual
https://www.instagram.com/icademyvirtual/
And don’t forget to join us in our iCademy Parents group on Facebook!
https://icademyglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/HC_Inno_Oct_2022_menu_FNL.pdf
This is the first Fall Open House in several years, and there is no better way than to attend the Open House to get a feel for if CTC is a good fit for you!
ARRIVAL/DISMISSAL IF YOU VISIT CAMPUS
Just a reminder that, if you are visiting campus for Re:FUEL or Blended Learning, please adhere to the “ONE WAY” traffic moving to the right immediately upon entering the East (Taco Bell =) parking lot. Need a refresher? Here’s a short VIDEO to help!
NEED TO CONNECT WITH YOUR TEACHER/MENTOR?
Please remember that teachers and mentors are excited to help answer questions each school day. Please, please, please always use zoom to reach out to them instead of email. They do not want to miss your message!
HAND 2 HAND – SIGN-UP OPEN – IF YOU LIVE LOCALLY AND CAN PICK UP FROM CAMPUS EACH THURSDAY
OK, Hand2Hand is firing up again for the year, and attached is the sign-up form. A few things to know:
https://icademyglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/iCademy-H2H.pdf
- Hand2Hand is a weekly food bag distribution, provided by Vertical Church (yay to them for this partnership!!). Read the attachment for more info.
- There are no qualifications, other than just signing and returning the form. Families can continue to sign up throughout the year.
- Bags are distributed on Thursday mornings and we attempt to put in lockers/cubbies during the lunch hour.
2022-2023 School Calendar
https://icademyglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2223-iCademy-Family-Calendar.pdf
