Thank you for the handful of families who have filled out the consent form. We need all families to fill out the form ASAP. Please go to this link to complete the form or go to your email for more information. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/COVIDTestingConsent
Hello RA families! You have recieved important information in your email about being in the yellow zone, as well as a form that must be completed by all families. Please check your email and complete the form at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your cooperation!
Please take a few minutes to read RA Yellow Zone Letter
Renaissance Academy will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.
ABC Coat Drive
GET OUT THE VOTE!
IT'S YOUR VOTE.
IT'S YOUR VOICE.
YOU'RE VOTE MATTERS.
GO VOTE TODAY!
Out of State Travel Guidelines
Good afternoon RA Families,
With in-person presentations remaining on pause, I am excited to share that NCMEC/NY is hosting a new virtual discussion series called Parent CONNECT. Each Tuesday from November 10 – December 8 at 7PM, join NCMEC staff and community contributors weighing in on topics such as how COVID such as how the pandemic as affected children safety, how to talk to teens about sexting, cyberbullying and more. We will be joined by special guests from organizations such as the Bivona Child Advocacy Center, Finger Lakes Community Health, the FBI Child Exploitation Task Force, PFLAG, and the Office of Children and Family Services. Panelists will talk about trends and concerns and share out practical tips and resources that parents can implement right away.
These brief 30-minute Zoom sessions are designed for the busy parent. Participants can drop into any or all sessions with a single, free registration.
Please find more information on the attached flyer. Please share with the families you work with and I hope you will join us too.
Please reach out to me should you have any questions.
All the best,
Debra
Debra Ortiz-Pardi
Outreach Manager
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
(585) 252-7056
Dortiz@NCMEC.ORG
REMINDER: Please join us on November 4, 2020, at 6:30 pm as we discuss how to support your child academically during a pandemic: K - 6. Ms. Ruth Tolbert and Mrs. Emily Berwind, RA’s Instructional Coaches will present on this topic. We will also discuss how to balance work and family life. What are the challenges that working parents may have in “doing it all”? Parents will develop strategies for managing their work and home life and the stress that accompanies this balancing act. Mrs. Shawn Futch, Director of Focus on Self Sufficiency Department at Action for a Better Community, and Ms. LaShanna Wesley, Life Coach, and working mom will present on this topic. Don’t miss out on your chance to win a prize. You can join this meeting using the information below:
Join by link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcrfu2qrj4tHdXQqMd9f_OfQUdhFE-sA7tH Meeting ID: 936 9420 5771
Join by phone: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
We Hope to See You There!
November Lunch Menu
SAVE THE DATE:
Please join us on November 4, 2020, at 6:30 pm as we discuss how to support your child academically during a pandemic: K - 6. Ms. Ruth Tolbert and Mrs. Emily Berwind, RA’s Instructional Coaches will present on this topic. We will also discuss how to balance work and family life. What are the challenges that working parents may have in “doing it all”? Parents will develop strategies for managing their work and home life and the stress that accompanies this balancing act. Mrs. Shawn Futch, Director of Focus on Self Sufficiency Department at Action for a Better Community, and Ms. LaShanna Wesley, Life Coach, and working mom will present on this topic.
Don’t miss out on your chance to win a prize.
You can join this meeting using the information below:
Join by link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcrfu2qrj4tHdXQqMd9f_OfQUdhFE-sA7tH
Meeting ID: 936 9420 5771
Join by phone: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
We Hope to See You There!
TODAY, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17TH
Hello RA Families!
Make dinner a selfless act by joining us for a fundraiser to support Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts. Come in to Chipotle at 640 Jefferson Road in Rochester today, Saturday, October 17th from 4 pm - 8 pm. Bring in this flyer, show it on your smartphone or tell the cashier you're supporting the cause to make sure that 33% of the proceeds will be donated to Renaissance Academy. Be sure to invite your family and friends to join us!
See you soon!
THIS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17TH!
Hello RA Families, Make dinner a selfless act by joining us for a fundraiser to support Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts. Come in to Chipotle at 640 Jefferson Road in Rochester on Saturday, October 17, 2020, from 4 pm - 8 pm. Bring in this flyer, show it on your smartphone or tell the cashier you're supporting the cause to make sure that 33% of the proceeds will be donated to Renaissance Academy. Be sure to invite your family and friends to join us! See you on October 17th. #RAStrong
PANDEMIC RESPONSE ASSISTANCE
COVID-19 and Flu Shots at select City churches. Free to those who are uninsured.
Community members will also receive resources on legal services, housing among others.
Please refer to the flyer on RA's social media platforms for more information.
FARMERS TO FAMILIES FOOD BOX PICKUP
Greetings RA Families,
Free 40lb box of food (includes fresh vegetables, dry goods, dairy products, and meat) distributed thru the month of October at Restoration Church of God starting today! Everyone is eligible!
Help a neighbor who may not be able to access and share with someone who may need this resource.
FIRST COME FIRST SERVED!
When:
October 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29th
Time:
10 AM - 12 PM
Where:
Restoration Church of God
595 Frost Avenue
Rochester, NY 1411
Hello RA Families,
WXXI is happy to share an important upcoming family special called PBS KIDS Talk About: Race and Racism. PBS KIDS Talk About: Race and Racism is a special co-viewing program for families with young children to watch and discuss together. The PBS KIDS Talk About: Race and Racism special is a half-hour program featuring authentic conversations between real children and their grownups, and will include content from PBS KIDS series DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD, ARTHUR and XAVIER RIDDLE AND THE SECRET MUSEUM.
**Please note: This special programming is designed as a co-viewing experience with adults and children watching together. **
When & Where to Watch:
· WXXI-KIDS 24/7 on TV 21.4/Cable 1277 (or 1278)
o Friday, October 9th at 7 p.m.
o Friday, October 9th at 8:30 p.m.
o Saturday, October 10th at 7 p.m.
o Saturday, October 10th at 8:30 p.m.
o Sunday, October 11th at 7 p.m.
o Sunday, October 11th at 8:30 p.m.
· WXXI-TV on TV on 21.1/Cable 11/1221
o Saturday, October 10th at 8:30 a.m.
o Sunday, October 11th at 8:30 a.m.
o Monday, October 12th at 8 a.m.
o Monday, October 12th at 4 p.m.
The promotional flyer is attached and here is the WXXI web highlight to share virtually: https://www.wxxi.org/education/bh/pbs-kids-talk-about-race-and-racism
Greetings RA Families,
Attached is an important message from Dr. Cozine. Please click here to view the recorded message and/or download the attached document.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/943367/A_Message_from_Dr._Cozine.mp4
SAVE THE DATE!
Hello RA Families,
Make dinner a selfless act by joining us for a fundraiser to support Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts. Come in to Chipotle at 640 Jefferson Road in Rochester on Saturday, October 17, 2020, from 4 pm - 8 pm. Bring in this flyer, show it on your smartphone or tell the cashier you're supporting the cause to make sure that 33% of the proceeds will be donated to Renaissance Academy. Be sure to invite your family and friends to join us! See you on October 17th.
#RAStrong
October Lunch Menu
1. RA MEAL Distribution: RA is in need of volunteers who will deliver RA meals to families that are in need and are unable to pick up the meals themselves. Each Tuesday or Wednesday after 1:30 pm volunteers will pick up meals from Renaissance’s cafeteria and deliver to the doorstep (no contact) of 2-3 families.
2. FOODLINK BACKPACK PROGRAM: On a rotational basis, volunteers will pick up items from Foodlink’s Mt. Read location on Tuesdays between 8:30 am – 10:30 am and deliver the items to Renaissance Academy. Please pick one Tuesday (i.e. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th Tuesday - once a month throughout the school year) that you will commit to transporting the backpack bags from Foodlink to RA.
For more information or to volunteer contact
Mrs. Felton at 225-4200 x209 or email felton@renacad.org no later than Friday, October 2, 2020.
#RAStrong
