Weekly Parent Update

We have mid-year testing continuing with 3-5th grade this coming week. Please make sure your scholar comes to school on-time and every day!

We also have a lot of events the following week. Please see the "Upcoming Events" section for more information for each event.

Mr. Norman and Mr. Brooks' club, The Gentleman's Club, are asking for those who can to help them collect new toys for them to deliver to those who may need it this year. This is a wonderful way to give back and teacher the boys about philanthropic projects!

2nd – 5th Grade students ONLY

Saturday School Student Schedule: 9 am to 12 pm

Sign Up using Link or QR Code on Flyer https://forms.gle/2NbQXLfZ1Ug4wWnq7

Future Saturday School Dates:

December 14th

WINTER BREAK CAMP TBD

January 11th and 25th

February 8th and 22th

March 8th, 15th, and 29th

SPRING BREAK CAMP TBD

April 5th, 12th, and 26th

May 3rd

May 10th TBD

May 17th TBD

2nd – 5th Grade students ONLY

Saturday School Student Schedule: 9 am to 12 pm

Sign Up using Link or QR Code on Flyer https://forms.gle/2NbQXLfZ1Ug4wWnq7

Future Saturday School Dates:

WINTER BREAK CAMP TBD

January 11th and 25th

February 8th and 22th

March 8th, 15th, and 29th

SPRING BREAK CAMP TBD

April 5th, 12th, and 26th

May 3rd

May 10th TBD

May 17th TBD

See flyer in picture and PDF version below for full details.

Mr. Norman is hosting a football game for our 5th grade boys and their father figures! Please see the flyer for more details. Please reach out to Mr. Norman with any questions you may have!

Our friends at the Johnson Family Y are hosting a Parents Night Out on Saturday, December 14, 2024. If you need some time to yourself, a date night out with friends or a special someone, or time to holiday shop without the kiddos around, then please register TODAY through your YMCA membership portal (or at the Johnson Family YMCA) for this FREE event! See flyer for more details!

This opportunity will be offered to the public starting today! There are limited spots available, grab yours now!

See flyer for details!

See flyer for details!

Scholars are dismissed at 1:30pm.

Scholars are encouraged to wear appropriate pajamas to school. No midriffs, no dress without leggings underneath, and no spaghetti straps!

No School

Monday, January 6- Teacher Planning Day- No School!

Welcome Back!

2nd – 5th Grade students ONLY

Saturday School Student Schedule: 9 am to 12 pm

Sign Up using Link or QR Code on Flyer https://forms.gle/2NbQXLfZ1Ug4wWnq7

Future Saturday School Dates

January 25th

February 8th and 22th

March 8th, 15th, and 29th

SPRING BREAK CAMP TBD

April 5th, 12th, and 26th

May 3rd

May 10th TBD

May 17th TBD

Report Cards are to be published for parents by the close of school day on Monday, January 13, 2025. If parents would like to receive a paper copy of their child's progress report, they can request paper communication through the form located in their parent portal.

Save the Date!

Do you know anyone who is interested in changing their child's school and would like to come to Tiger Academy? Please send them the information for tours on the attached flyer and have them email Ms. Didier to RSVP for a tour jdidier@fcymca.org.

This is the season for eating lots of sweet treats and drinking sugary-acidic drinks such as sodas, fruit juices, milk, and etc. During the holiday season, let’s promote good dental hygiene and prevent tooth decay and cavities. Read the articles from John Hopkins Medicine on Tooth Decay.

https://hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-disease/tooth-decay-caries-or-cavities-in-children

BSBF Van is scheduled to be at Tiger Academy on February 10, 2025. Parents/guardians may pick up consent forms from the front office and return the consent forms to the front office by January 21, 2025. Contact Nurse Lori with any questions, 904-309-6840 ext. 3096.

Below please find the flyer, consent form, and more information from BSBF.

Dear Parents,

As a token of appreciation, Lifetouch is offering discounts on school photography!

· 50% off a purchase of $50+ with code USNOV50

· 40% off a purchase of $40+ with code USNOV40

· 30% off a purchase of $30+ with code USNOV30

Valid through 12/1/24

To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an online account. Don't forget to order your FREE Digital SmileSafe card!

More about the Smilesafe program here.

Thank you!

One of our talented alumni scholars knitted several dozen hats and other winter accessories and donated them to Tiger for anyone who may need one. She made them in a variety of colors and styles with directions included on how to use/wash them. Please see the flyer for how to "order one".

See flyer for more details!

Complete the following steps in order to update information and see your scholar's grades:

Step 1: Create a Parent/Guardian Account

Click on the “Create Account” link and complete the form. Use Google Chrome if possible.

Step 2: Verify your Parent/Guardian Account

• Go to the email account you used to create your user account and open the email from Email FIM Service.
• Click on the "Email Validation Link." (If you don’t see it, check your clutter or junk file in your email.) You must click on this link within 7 days of receiving the email.
• You will need to wait up to 3 hours before moving to Step 3.

Step 3: Link your new Parent/Guardian Account to your student

1. Log into your new Parent Account.
2. Select "My Links" from the left margin.
3. Select "Add Student" from the center of the page.
4. Complete all fields.

• Don't know your child's student I.D.? Email School Choice with a copy of your state-issued I.D. with a request for the student number. Please be sure to include your child's last name and date of birth.
• Do not have a school yet? Select “Applicant” for the school name.

5. Click “Add.”

• If you have more than one child, you should enter information for one child first and then click "Add."

Step 4: Email Ms. Didier jdidier@fcymca.org to approve your account.

For more information or assistance, please contact DCPS:

• Phone: 904-348-7628
• Email: Email PGA Support
• Hours: Monday - Friday: 7AM - 5PM; Weekends: 7:30AM - 4:30 PM
• Forgot password? - Click on this "Forgot Password" link and follow the instructions.

See flyer for more information!

REMINDER! Late Fees for Late Pick-Ups

We understand that sometimes things happen that we cannot predict. However, to help ensure proper supervision of every scholar and ensure that our staff can go home to their families on time, please read the policy for late fees:

Tiger Academy’s dismissal begins at 3:30p.m. and ends at 3:45p.m. A late fee of $10.00 will be assessed if a car rider or walker is still on campus at 3:50p.m. An additional fee of $10.00 will be assessed for every additional 15 minutes the child is still in attendance.

On Early Release Wednesdays, Tiger Academy’s dismissal begins at 1:30p.m. and ends at 1:45p.m. A late fee of $10.00 will be assessed if a car rider or walker is still on campus at 1:50p.m. An additional fee of $10.00 will be assessed for every additional 15 minutes the child is still in attendance.

The afterschool program ends at 6:00p.m. daily. A late fee of $10.00 will be assessed if your child is not picked up by 6:05p.m. An additional fee of $10.00 will be assessed for every additional 15 minutes the child is still in attendance.

Tiger Academy is here to help the whole family! It isn't always easy to admit that we may need assistance. However, if you have fallen on hard times, find yourself homeless, or need someone to talk to we are here for you. Please reach out to Ms. Martinez or Ms. Didier.

https://ymcatigeracademy.org/wp-content/uploads/Families-in-Transition-Homeless.pdf

If you prefer to find assistance on your own, the PDF below is a complied list of various community resources ranging from homelessness to meals on wheels, to uninsured medical clinics and more.

Since the tragic events of Parkland on February 14, 2018, Florida schools are required to make their schools safer than they were the year before. If at any time for any viable reason, you may report a threat to law enforcement and government officials through the Fortify Florida App or website using the link above.

If you have knowledge of or evidence of any threat being made to a Tiger Academy scholar or staff member, you can also contact the Safety Chair- Ms. Didier by email (jdidier@fcymca.org) or the new safety email address that will go to Ms. Didier and administration (Tigersafety@fcymca.org) with factual details of who, what, where, along with any screenshots as evidence to help in the investigation.

At YMCA Tiger Academy, a free public school, we believe school should be more than a place to learn reading, writing and arithmetic. We approach the education of each child with a commitment to helping him or her grow in spirit, mind and body.

Email: tigerparent@fcymca.org
Website: https://ymcatigeracademy.org/
Location: 6079 Bagley Road, Jacksonville, FL, USA
Phone: (904) 309-6840
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YMCATigerAcademy