Weekly Parent Update

Happy Thanksgiving! If you are traveling, please travel safe! We hope you enjoy this time with family and friends!

We are aware that an AI system has interpreted our notification from Sunday, November 24, about PINK OUT for Ms. Thomas as having no school. In the future, if you receive an AI message that doesn't seem right, what we are asking is for you to click on the message itself to obtain the correct announcement from us.

As we move into this new era of digital intelligence, please remember and help us teach your scholar that computers are programed to look for certain key words. They are not always as intelligent as a human. Sometimes, we need to fact check what AI is interpreting.

Our mid-year assessments will start in December. Please see the letter below on behalf of Dr. Brown for specific information on PK-2nd grade assessments.

Please see the flyer from our friends at the Johnson Family YMCA for specific dates, time and more information!

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!

No School

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 7th and 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

Scholars are dismissed at 1:30pm.

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!

More information to come!

More information to come!

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

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

Save the Date!

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!

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.

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.

The cold and flu season is upon us. It is important that you be informed and stay healthy! Please check out the following article and infographic to learn more!

5 Ways to Fight the Flu https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/fight-flu.html

The consequences of school threats: In just the last two months, seven students have been arrested by school police in relation to making a school threat. Additional arrests have been made by JSO. This is a very disappointing number to share, especially when compared to the fact that in the same time frame last year, no students were arrested in relation to making a school threat. We share this information to demonstrate how seriously we take threats to student safety. Making a threat is never a joke. In some cases, it is a felony, and students can face severe criminal penalties. Please talk with your children. Emphasize that whether it’s written or verbal or whether it’s said as a joke or in a moment of anger, threats will be treated seriously and can result in life-changing consequences.

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