September 2014 Events Happening this Month Sept. 1: Labor Day - No School, No Aftercare Program Sept. 4: Open House, 5-7 PM B.U.I.L.D. Building Up Individual Lives Daily Sept. 4: Cheer Tryouts (Elem) Sept. 8: School Mall Kickoff (Elem) Sept. 9: PTSO General Meeting (Mid); PTO Board Meeting (Elem) Sept. 11: Parent - Conference Night, 5-7 PM MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL The 2014-2015 school year is well under way. I ve had the opportunity to meet many of you and want to say thank you to everyone for making me feel welcomed to the Independence family. I m excited to be a part of this great team and am looking forward to a great school year. Sept. 12: Goodies with Grandparents, 7:45 AM Sept. 22-26: Book Fair Go Patriots! Mr. Shane Clark MESSAGE FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Welcome to the new school year at Independence Academy. I hope everyone had a great and relaxing summer. Everyone seems to be ready to get back to school. All of our teachers and staff are excited about the new school year. They are the best! Congratulations to all of our students in elementary and middle who completed the summer Reading and Mathletics assignments. Great job! Mrs. Maryann Cobb CONSTRUCTION UPDATE Construction is moving along on the new building. The cranes are on site, which means the walls will be going up in the very near future. Stop by and check it out. Again, the new school will be located on the Northeast Corner of Macintosh and 92. INSIDE THIS ISSUE Kindergarten...2 4th Grade...2 Middle School...2 Scrapbook...3 Breakfast Menu...4 Lunch Menu...5 REMINDERS - Students must be wearing the new Independence Academy Polo Shirts by October 17, 2014 - Middle School PE Shirts are now available - Spirit Shirts will be available the week of Labor Day - If arriving before 7:45 AM, please line up in the grass lanes on the northeast corner of the campus and not in front of the gym
KINDERGARTEN BUILDER NEWS We are off to a great start in Kindergarten. We are learning rules and procedures. We are learning how to be a friend in the classroom. Recess is fun, but it is hot outside. Your child can bring water bottles to the playground. Please put their initials on the bottle. We are only allowing water. Our lunch is at 10:30 a.m. which is early for little ones, so we are having a snack around 1 p.m. If you can donate snacks to your class that would be GREAT! Pleased talk to your teacher about snack time. We are not allowing individual snacks. Keep working with your child every night so he/ she can have a successful year. Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world. - Nelson Mandela MIDDLE SCHOOL BUILDER NEWS Student Council information packet will be distributed the first week of September 4TH GRADE BUILDER NEWS The 4th grade Science Students will be starting a Unit in Energy. They will be able to explain its meaning, review and chart different forms of energy and discuss how one type of energy can be changed into another Lastly, they will creatively write about where in the world they get all of their energy. :) 4th Grade Team Soccer and Cross Country programs are starting soon and coaches are needed. All students must have a complete sports packet prior to tryouts. Packets can be picked up in the front office or from Coach Johnson. Sea Camp is tentatively scheduled for May 15-18. 2015. A $100 deposit is required and can be made at any time. 2
Our Vision Independence Academy s central goal is to educate all learners by growing a K-8 innovative academic culture of excellence. Our Mission We foster pride in academic achievements while displaying an optimum level of character. Picture 1 and 2: 3rd Grade Reading Time with Mr. Clark Picture 3: Kindergarten Reading Time with Mr. Clark 3
Independence Academy Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday September 1, 2014 NO SCHOOL September 2, 2014 TOASTY O'S September 3, 2014 STRAWBERRY YOGURT Blueberry Muffin September 4, 2014 WHOLE GRAIN PANCAKE W/TKY SAUSAGE PATTY September 5, 2014 Spiced Grahams September 8, 2014 RAISIN BRAN September 9, 2014 STRAWBERRY PANCAKES September 10, 2014 Animal Grahams September 11, 2014 BREAKFAST TOASTED CHEESE ON WHOLE WHEAT BREAD September 12, 2014 MOZZARELLA STRING CHEESE Banana Muffin September 15, 2014 OAT BLENDERS September 16, 2014 TURKEY HAM & CHEESE ON ENG- LISH MUFFIN September 17, 2014 STRAWBERRY YOGURT Blueberry Muffin September 18, 2014 FRENCH TOAST STICKS September 19, 2014 APPLE JACKS REDUCED SUGAR Graham Crackers September 22, 2014 TOASTY O'S Cinnamon Breakfast Square September 23, 2014 WAFFLES September 24, 2014 CINNAMON TOASTERS Strawberry Waffle Crackers September 25, 2014 BEEF SAUSAGE ON A BISCUIT September 26, 2014 MOZZARELLA STRING CHEESE Banana Muffin September 29, 2014 Apple Breakfast Square September 30, 2014 BREAKFAST BURRITO Taco Sauce October 1, 2014 October 2, 2014 October 3, 2014 *** MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Independence Academy Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday September 1, 2014 NO SCHOOL September 2, 2014 POPCORN CHICKEN TURKEY HAM & CHEESE PANINI Potato Wedges Orange Sorbet 100% Juice BBQ Sauce Shortbread Mini September 3, 2014 HOT DOG FRENCH FRIES CHICKEN TENDERS WITH POTATO September 4, 2014 CRISPY CHICKEN FILLET CHEESEBURGER Croutons Salad - September 5, 2014 CHEESE PIZZA MEATBALLS W/ TOMATO SAUCE Broccoli September 8, 2014 CHICKEN DIPPERS W/TOMATO PARMESAN SAUCE PEPPERONI PIZZA Broccoli Snickerdoodle Cookie September 9, 2014 4-CHEESE PANINI HOT DOG French Fries September 10, 2014 HAMBURGER W/POTATO ROUNDS CHICKEN TENDERS WITH POTATO September 11, 2014 MINI CORN DOGS & CHICKEN FUN MIX RIB B QUE Croutons September 12, 2014 BEAN & CHEESE BURRITO Salsa Cup Baby Carrots (2) Strawberry Fruit Pearls September 15, 2014 MACARONI & CHEESE BAKED CHICKEN NUGGETS (WHOLE BBQ Sauce September 16, 2014 SLOPPY JOE CHEESE PIZZA Garden Peas Strawberry Applesauce September 17, 2014 CRISPY CHICKEN TENDERS (WHOLE TURKEY HAM & CHEESE PANINI Romaine Salad Cucumber Coins Ranch Dressing (2) Mini Wafer September 18, 2014 PARMESAN POPCORN CHICKEN & PASTA Baby Carrots Ranch Dressing September 19, 2014 HOT DOG W/ POTATO ROUNDS TURKEY BURGER WITH POTATO September 22, 2014 CHICKEN DIPPERS W/TOMATO PARMESAN SAUCE BEAN & CHEESE BURRITO Salsa Cup Green Beans September 23, 2014 TACO MEAT Nacho Cheese Doritos PEPPERONI PIZZA Refried Beans Cinnamon Applesauce September 24, 2014 CREAMY TOMATO PASTA W/ CHICKEN MEATLOAF W/TOMATO SAUCE & MASHED POTATOES Whole Wheat Bread Baby Carrots September 25, 2014 HOT DOG CRISPY CHICKEN TENDERS (WHOLE Italian Corn Salad September 26, 2014 PENNE PASTA W/MEAT SAUCE Broccoli Florets September 29, 2014 3 CHEESE PANINI MINI CORN DOGS & CHICKEN FUN MIX Golden Potato Rounds September 30, 2014 MEATBALLS W/ TOMATO SAUCE Garden Peas October 1, 2014 October 2, 2014 October 3, 2014 **** ALL MEALS SERVED WITH APPROPRIATE CONDIMENTS AND A CHOICE OF 1% AND FAT FREE MILK.