Mission Statement: Our mission is to engage, eliminate barriers, and empower each young man to achieve excellence and leadership through P.R.I.D.E. values integrated with Afrocentric principles.

Here are some important news items you need for this week!

1. Customized, reusable DuBois face masks $10 cash and DuBois Baseball gear for sale.
   
2. Picture Day 9/18
3. Saturday School 9/21/2024, 9a-12p and Parent Session 10a
4. Community Cleanup Day 9/22, 1p-4p
5. Spirit Week 9/23-9/27 for both MS and HS
6. Fall Bash for MS 9/26
7. Homecoming Game Friday 9/27, 7p
8. Homecoming Dance Saturday 9/28, 8p-11p
9. Family Conference Day 9/30
10. Parent Sense of Belonging Survey
11. Sign Up for Kroger Community Rewards to Help Raise Money for Our Young Lions/Kings. Join the PTA for $15 before 9/30 and get a free dozen of donuts.
12. Cardinal Rising Partnership
13. UPS October Hire
14. Join the National Beta Club
15. NEW- DuBois Wrestling Club!!!!!
16. 1st Annual 5K and ConnectFest
17. Basketball Tryouts
18. Mark Your Calendar- Important Dates
19. Bonus: You Need to Know! (scroll all the way down!)

Study hard & dream big! School begins at 7:30a and ends at 2:10p. Please be on time and have iPads/Chromebooks charged to at least 80%.

Attention DuBOIS Academy Families,

We need YOU to help make our upcoming events a success!

Mom or Mother Figure-Son Dance – Don’t forget to fill out the form to choose your preferred dance dates! Your input is key to planning this special night.

ConnectFest - October 19th – We're looking for volunteers to help with this exciting event! Join us in creating an unforgettable experience for our community.

Click the link to sign up and get involved! Let’s work together to make these events the best yet!

https://docs.google.com/.../1X8KiBuLbup71HTODZp8RShh.../edit

#DuBOISAcademy #FamilySonDance #ConnectFest #CommunityFirst #PRIDEValues

Click below to order from the baseball online store. The store will be open until the end of August

We are finally embarking on our first of seven home games this year. This week's game is at Ballard High School. Your support is and will be valued and appreciated! We can't wait to see our LIONS under the lights!!

All HOME Varsity Football games will operate with the following protocols...

All DuBois Scholars will be admitted this Friday with the purchase of a ticket. Students from other schools must be accompanied by a parent.

**Starting in September, Student ID along with a ticket will be required for all students from the two participating schools for entry into game.Students from other high schools will NOT be admitted to game at any time without an accompanying parent.

*All Admission Gates will close at the end of the second quarter, and no further entry into the game will be allowed.

Any pre-sale ticket or GoFan ticket MUST be redeemed before the end of the second quarter. (If you have a child playing and cannot get to a game before halftime due to unusual circumstances, simply contact Coach Bowman or me directly to make accommodations for you.)

There will be NO refund of any type of ticket purchased and not redeemed by the end of 2nd quarter.

• *NO RE-ENTRY for any person for any reason.

Dear Parents,

Saturday school is back this Saturday, September 21st from 9 to 12 pm. We will repeat the same sessions as the last session. We had around 60 students participate the last time, and we are looking forward to doubling that. The guys are really looking forward to Math and Literacy plus gaming, tutoring, ACT prep, Music Wellness, and Open Gym (basketball). We are looking forward to seeing you on 9/21.

Come join us for 3 hours of FUN!!!

Hello Parents,

Please come out to a parent session this Saturday 9/21 at 10:00 a.m., presented by Kentucky State University and 4-H for students and an exciting opportunity for adult mentorship! We look forward to seeing you there! Please see the attached flyers for more information!

Dear Parents,

We are thrilled to announce that Homecoming Week is just around the corner! This is a wonderful time for our school community to come together and celebrate. Here’s what you need to know:

Spirit Week:-Spirit Week Flyer

Spirit Week Guidelines

• Date: 9/23-9/27
• Open to: All high school students and middle school students

• Details: Students can participate in daily themed activities and dress-up days. Please refer to the attached flyer for specific themes and dress-up guidelines.

Pep Rally- 9/27 - During School for 8th grade students and WEB DUBOIS and Grace James high school students

Homecoming Game: Game Flyer

• Date: 9/27

• Time: 7:30 p.m.

• Location: Ballard High School

• Open to: All students and families
• Ticket Purchase: Tickets for the game are available via the QR code on the flyer. Tickets may also be purchased at the gate.

Homecoming Dance: Dance Flyer

• Date: 9/28

• Time: 8:00 p.m. -11:00 p.m.

• Location: WEB DUBOIS ACADEMY

• Open to: All high school students and their guest
• Ticket Purchase: Tickets can be purchased by scanning the QR code on the attached flyer. Ticket may also be purchased at the door.

Please check out the attached flyer for more details and QR codes to purchase tickets for both the dance and the game.

Purchase tickets here- Flyer with qr codes

If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Puryear at shelby.livers@jefferson.kyschools.us.

We look forward to celebrating a fantastic Homecoming Week with you all!

Best regards,

Shelby Puryear
High School Counselor

Our Fall Bash/Party for Middle School will be on Thursday, September 26th from 6-8pm. We are hosting this party with Grace James, as a middle school fundraiser. If you are able to assist for set up, chaperoning, concessions or clean up, please complete the form below. Thank you in advance for your support and for showing DuBois PRIDE!

Please sign up here to volunteer.

Dear 6th grade families,

We hope this message finds you well. As we approach the midpoint of the first quarter, the 6th Grade Team at W.E.B. DuBois Academy would like to invite you to attend a Family-Teacher Conference. This is a wonderful opportunity to discuss your child’s progress, achievements, and any areas where additional support may be needed. We are excited to invite you to our first-ever Student-Led Conference (SLC) on September 30th, 2024 from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm in the library. This is a unique opportunity for your child to take the lead in discussing their academic progress and goals.

During the SLC, your child will share their accomplishments, challenges, and future aspirations. They will also have the chance to ask questions and receive feedback from their teacher. We believe that this student-centered approach will foster a deeper understanding of your child's learning and help them develop important communication skills.

Please click the link below to sign-up

Parent Teacher Conference Sign-up Sheet

We look forward to seeing you there!!

Sincerely,

The 6th Grade Team

Dear 7th Grade Parents and Guardians,

We hope this message finds you well. As we approach the end of this term, we would like to take the opportunity to connect with each of you to discuss your child's progress and any areas of focus for their continued success.

To facilitate this, we are scheduling family conferences with our teachers. You have the option to choose from virtual, phone, or in-person meetings based on what works best for you.

To schedule your conference, please complete the Conference Google Form

1. Select your preferred format (virtual, phone, or in-person).

2. Choose a convenient time slot from the available options.

3. Contact [insert scheduling method or contact details] to book your appointment.

We believe that these discussions are crucial for supporting your child's educational journey and ensuring we address any questions or concerns you may have. Your involvement is key to their success, and we look forward to collaborating with you.

FAMILY CONFERENCE GOOGLE FORM LINK

(https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJYsFd2aDCIWsW4WSGvm6IhjdgRq6eRSUkrTKTsFNhn8V9cA/viewform)

Click here to schedue a time.

Click here to schedule a time.

Peace DuBois Family,

We will have a wrestling team this year and are looking for more adults to support. If you have experience wrestling or coaching, or a desire to support the team in other ways, then please email Coach Johnson at randy.johnson@jefferson.kyschools.us

Or, you could send your student in with your contact information to share with Mr. Johnson. Let's make this revamp year a strong one!

Mr. Randy Johnson

Afrocentric Coach

W.E.B. DuBois Academy

Randy.Johnson@jefferson.kyschools.us

W.E.B. Dubois Academy PTSA earns reward dollars through the Kroger Community Rewards® program. Kroger Community Rewards® makes fund-raising easy.

All you have to do is sign up then shop at Kroger and swipe your Plus Card! • Visit www.kroger.com.

At the bottom of the page under Community select Kroger Community Rewards. •

Sign in or create an account using your Kroger Plus card number. •

Under Community Rewards select enroll. •

Enter PN491 to find the organization and then select WEB Dubois Academy PTSA. Click Enroll.

It’s that easy.

15th DISTRICT PTA MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

JOIN NOW | Join the 15th District Parent Teacher Association (PTA) today for only $5! Or, until Sept. 30, receive a dozen Krispy Kreme Donuts with a 15th District PTA membership for just $15! Simply buy online, visit your local store, and redeem using your code.

Why join? The 15th District PTA provides support, guidance, and training to all PTAs (elementary) and PTSAs (middle and high) in Jefferson County. In addition to state and national advocacy about students and family engagement in schools, the 15th District PTA hosts the Reflections art program, the districtwide spelling bee, and partners with the JCPS Diversity, Equity, and Poverty division to operate the Clothing Assistance Program (CAP), which serves thousands of JCPS students and families each year.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=_yPqASv-8Is&si=7s6RKDdQmjujYYKa

Check out one of our middle school cross country runner (Isaiah Malone) who finished 4th out of 175 kids.

9/18 Picture Day

9/21 Saturday School 9a-12p and Parent Session 10a

9/22 Community Clean Up Day 1p-4p

9/23-9/27 MS/HS Spirit Week

9/23-9/24 Basketball Tryouts

9/26 MS Fall Bash 6p-8p

9/27 HS Pep Rally

9/27 Homecoming Game 7p

9/27 7th Grade Field Trip to JA Finance Park (9a-1p)

9/28 HS Homecoming Dance 8p-11p

9/30 Family Conference Day 8a-3p

10/2-10/6 Fall Break

10/9 Senior ACT

10/19 1st Annual 5K and ConnectFest

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