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MR. SWAIN’s WEEKLY NOTE
January 19, 2021
HAPPY TUESDAY!
MLK DAY VIRTTUAL FIELD TRIP
Observed each year on the third Monday in January as
“a day on, not a day off,” MLK Day is the only federal
holiday designated as a national day of service to
encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their
communities.
Yesterday our CSAMS students virtually visited the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in
our Nation’s Capital to learn about how Dr. King became a “force of change” during the Civil
Rights Movement.
As a culmination to this experience, students were asked to complete a reflection about
how the life and legacy of Dr. King relates to our enduring understanding for this term’s
“Forces of Change” Unit.
NJHS GLEANERS FOOD DRIVE
In the spirit of serving our community, NJHS is
collecting canned/boxed food donations to support
Gleaners Community Food Bank. Please support this
cause by dropping off food items to the donation bin
located inside the middle school entrance.
Alternatively, you may also donate through Amazon
by using this
link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/dl/invite/5bpxAc5?ref_=wl_share.
Donations will be collected through Friday, January 29th, Thank you in advance for your
generosity!
Mark your Calendar!
Our Virtual Beluga Ball is April 24th.
This is One Event you Don't Want to Miss.
WHAT IS THE BELUGA BALL?
The Beluga Ball is the largest fundraiser of the year
hosted by our CSA District Parent Council. Every
year, Parent Council strives to raise funding beyond
the standard per-pupil allocations to supplement
school resources and promote the educational
programs of Charyl Stockwell Academy District
schools. Without the option to request school millage
funds, we rely solely on fundraising for additional support.
The 2021 Beluga Ball will again be 100% virtual this year to ensure the safety of our
CSA Community. The fun filled virtual night will consist of multiple raffles, a large silent
auction, and an exciting live auction conducted by one of Michigans' Top Auctioneers. This
event is typically attended by parents, staff, Alumni and supporters of the CSA District.
The funds raised annually at the Beluga Ball are used to assist with educational
enhancements (science lab equipment, kindergarten listening centers, math manipulatives,
educational software, and more), books for both CSA and CSPA libraries, play- ground
equipment, music and performing arts programs, art supplies and so much more.
ADVISORY BELUGA BALL BASKET
This year our advisory basket theme is “YOU TOO CAN BE A WINNER!” We
are requesting “scratch- off” lottery tickets or a monetary donation of $5
per student. Please send in your donations
2020 – 2021 YEARBOOK!
Our Middle School Yearbook Team is excited to announce that the
2020-2021 Middle School Yearbook, The Sentry, is on sale NOW!
The middle school yearbook is a full color yearbook that captures events and memories
from the school year. This will definitely be a year to remember! All orders will be
completed online. If you would like to order a book, please visit the direct link
http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01106514 that will take you to CSAMS's ordering
page. You can also go to www.jostensyearbooks.com, click on shop yearbooks, and search
Charyl Stockwell Academy Middle School to place an order as well. The price is $35 if
ordered by January 29th (after that date, the price will go up and there will only be a
limited quantity available for purchase after January 29th). Yearbooks are delivered in
June and will be distributed during the last week of school. If you have any questions,
please email Ms. Kowalczyk (kkowalczyk@csaschool.org).
BRRRR…
It’s that time of year when class rooms can be chilly! The CSAMS
uniform policy does not allow sweatshirts, coats, etc. Use this link to
see all the sweater/pullover options your student can order and wear
during school to keep warm this winter!
https://www.schoolbelles.com/CGI-
BIN/LANSAWEB?PROCFUN+WORDPR01+WEBFUNC+M37+funcparms+rdmlend(A0010):Y
POWER SCHOOL
I will continue to provide students with progress reports during advisory on
Thursdays. Additionally, I will discuss their progress with them and help them develop and
“action plan” to ensure their success. Please make sure you are having similar discussions
with them at home. Working together increases your child’s success. Remember you can
check your child’s progress on PowerSchool at any time at
https://csadistrict.powerschool.com/public/. If you need support/help with accessing
your PowerSchool account, please let me know.
THIRD YEAR PARENTS
Project proposals were due last week. At this point, students should be working on their
research essay, using the questions they outlined in their proposals to guide their research.
Mark your calendars: Your child will be presenting their 3rd year presentation during the
evening of Tuesday, May 18, 2021.
LOOK FOR YOUR 2021- 2022
RE-ENROLLMENT LETTER IN THE MAIL
It's that time of year again! We continue to have an early Open
Enrollment period for the 2021-22 school year so that we will have adequate time to make
sure that each student that we can enroll will be enrolled, and that all families will be
treated with fairness.
Since you are already a CSA District family, your enrolled children have first choice for
returning next year. We hope that each of our students will return to CSA, and we hope that
our families will stay with us until each of their children graduate from CSPA High School.
If, however, you plan to make a choice for your children to attend a different school, we
would like to know that as soon as possible in the re enrollment process so that we can
make a space for a new student.
Re-enrollment forms are due back to advisory teachers by January 25th.
UPCOMING DATES OF IMPORTANCE:
January 24th – 29th: National School of Choice Week
Monday, February 1st: Picture Re-Takes ( 2:00 – 6:00 in the High Bay)
February 9th - 11th: 3rd Year MS Tour/Information Session
for CSPA High School
Thursday, February 11th Virtual HS Curriculum Night- 3rd Year MS Families (7:00 PM)
Friday, February 19th: SAT Practice Test for 3rd Year Students
Friday, February 12th – 15th NO SCHOOL: Mid-Winter Break
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