Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts

Rochester Youth, Come together with youth across our city to talk about the events of last week. Wednesday, June 3, 2020, 4 - 5:30 pm ZOOM INFO: Meeting ID: 915 9238 9509 Password: 820342

RCSD Offers Crisis Support Resources RA Families: Below is a listing of social/emotional supports that the Rochester City School district has to offer in wake of the events that occurred in the city of Rochester this past weekend. RCSD believes that each individual school is supporting families during this time in their own ways, but RCSD wanted to ensure that all have the resources provided by RCSD as well. The RCSD Crisis Support Line, accessible for all city residents, is 262-8700. The support line is available for any questions pertaining to the events that occurred this weekend along with COVID-based questions. Emotional supports are available at each of the Rochester City School District Food sites. Support will be provided in shifts by Trauma Practitioners from 8:00 to 2:30 Monday through Friday. CDC recommendations regarding social distancing, masks and safety precautions will be utilized. Click on the link below for a list of Rochester City Schools that will provide emotional support as well as grab-and-go meals. https://www.cityofrochester.gov/coronavirus/ Center For Youth and RCSD Team members will attend the next “Black Lives Matter” rally on Friday June 5, 2020 to provide emotional support to youth as needed. Telephone support line for students and families with resource connection 262-8700 Monday through Friday 8:00-5:00.

Dear RA families, Please see the attached letter from Dr. Cozine. Thank you.

Greetings RA Community: Sending my best to you and your families for your safety, health, and wellness. During these challenging and uncertain times, Renaissance Academy and all charter schools are facing a new obstacle. Please read below. New York Charter Schools are in a State of Emergency. A high performing charter school in Buffalo New York, BuffSci, was voted down in May by the New York State Regents after being recommended for a 5 year approval by the State Education Department. In making its decision to close BuffSci the Regents cited concerns about the impact the school has on the local district’s finances. BuffSci is not being forced to close its doors because of poor performance, it is forced to close because it is a charter school. This was an unprecedented decision by the NYS Board of Regents. In a stand of solidarity for BuffSci Charter School, and all charter schools, we are asking RA families and staff to write a letter to their state legislators who appoint the Regents. Click on the link below to register and send your pre-populated letter to your state legislator. https://nycharters.quorum.us/campaign/26555/. This process will only take two minutes of your time. Please take action by this Saturday, June 6, 2020. No school is safe. Charter schools are at risk. Don't let the Regents take away your school choice. Act Now! Thank you, as we come together to ensure that charter schools remain an option for our children. #WeStandWithBuffSci Sincerely, Kimberly M. Felton Family Services Coordinator

Hello RA Families: The New York State Charter Schools Association is launching the first-ever parent-led education advisory council that will empower and embolden charter school parents to advocate for their children and the great schools they have chosen for them. This council will meet monthly and we hope to have at least one parent from each charter school in the State. Please assist us in advocating for your students by joining us on June 3rd, 2020 at 6 pm for our first New York State Parent Council meeting. This meeting will feature testimonials from parents of MESA Charter HS, Young Women's College Prep and Academy of Health Sciences. Also during this meeting, we will talk about voter registration and connect with charter parents across NY state. Please refer to your email or RA's website, and Facebook page to view the flyer for more detailed information on how to access the meeting via link or by phone.

Join us today at 5pm for RA’s town hall meeting. Click the link below to join. Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/wah-umjd-zsa

Good morning RA friends and families. Today is the RA Town Hall meeting. Join us via Google Meets at 5pm. The link will be shared prior to the meeting via Facebook and student emails. We hope you will join us tonight. Have a great day and stay safe.

Our friends from 2barnfarm are hosting a free drive through zoo on Saturday, May 30th from 11 am - 4 pm and would love to see some familiar faces!

Due to the holiday on Monday, next week meals will be served on Tuesday from 12-1 only.

Please join us for RA's Town Hall Meeting on May 26, 2020 at 5 pm on Google Meets. Prior to the meeting, a link will be sent to all student email accounts.

Due to the holiday on Monday, next week meals will be served on Tuesday from 12-1 only.

Congratulations to our raffle winners from last week! You will be contacted about receiving your prize! K-2: Tyasia Holford 3-6: Nalis Miller Family Prize: Stacey Jernigan Jr. We can't wait to see who wins next week! https://youtu.be/1Ih4AqV6iMY

Hello Families! Do you need a mask? Please click the link below for sites in Monroe county distributing masks. shorturl.at/ekqBX

RA Community Town Hall today at 5:00pm! Hello RA! Please join school administrators and staff today at 5:00pm for a virtual town hall. Administrators will provide updated information to families and answer any questions community members and families may have. We can't wait to see everyone's faces! Simply click the link below at 5:00pm to join us! meet.google.com/zco-cwkn-feb

Monroe County Drive-Thru Food Distributions. Pre-registration is required. Each registrant will receive 30+ pounds of groceries. To pre-register for an emergency food box distribution please call 2-1-1 or text 898-211 today. First to call, first to be served. There are only a few dates left for the month of May. Call today!

Greetings RA Families, As a reminder, Renaissance Academy has compiled a list of essential resources to support you and your family during this difficult time. The resource list can be accessed by clicking on the link below or go to RA’s website and Facebook page. Family Resources COVID-19 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lqBVQevg7BLa7W9jFkGg4qEL9Kwfjc7Tgr7QMca_Mko/edit?usp=sharing

Parenting Village is providing Virtual Circles for Parenting Support. Free and open to all parents & caregivers. For more information call (585) 270-1832. Find Zoom info on their Facebook & Instagram pages or on their website: www.parentingvillage.org

**RA Virtual Town Hall Tomorrow** Hello RA! Tomorrow at 5:00pm Renaissance Academy will be hosting the first virtual town hall. During this town hall, community members can hear from school administration, get up-to-date information regarding COVID19 as it pertains to education, and ask questions. We are anticipating some staff and faculty joining as well. Please click the link found in your student's RENACAD email or in the news section on www.renacad.org.

This upcoming Tuesday, May 12th @ 5:00pm, RA will be hosting the first Virtual Town Hall. We will provide parents and family members with important information, review family and community resources, and answer any questions you may have. We may even raffle off some RA swag for those who attend! We will send a google meet link to ALL STUDENT EMAILS prior to the event. We look forward to seeing our incredible parents!

Free drive thru milk event. Please read the image for more information.