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Summer Office Hours
Tuesday, June 8th
Dear All,
Wow, less than one month of school to go! What a privilege it is to serve a wonderful community of children and parents. A very special thank you to all the parents, community service employees, administration, board representatives, faculty, and staff. It’s a fantastic team and we are so grateful to be a part of it! Thank you for choosing Legacy Academy. We count it an honor and privilege to serve you!
Important Dates to Remember:
Please remember Kindergarten has a shortened schedule for Kindergarten Play Day on Friday, May 14, 2021, 8:00 am – 11:00 am. Graduation is scheduled for 11:00 am. Kindergarten students do not return to school after May 14. 2021.
Please remember Eighth Grade has a shortened schedule for graduation rehearsal on May 14, 2021, 8:00 am – 10:00 am. Graduation is scheduled for 5:00 pm. Students need to arrive and report to Mrs. Murch’s classroom at 4:00 pm
Lost and Found
We will donate lost and found on the afternoon of Friday, May 21, 2021. Please remind your child to stop by and take a moment to retrieve any items. Please remember to always label all your student’s items and we will make our best attempt to return them.
Summer Office Hours
Our office will be open every Tuesday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
School Supplies for 2021/22
We have partnered with 1st Day School Supply in providing parents the opportunity to purchase a school supply kit online and supplies will be delivered to the classroom before school begins. Online orders are due on July 1st. You are not obligated to buy this kit. If you want to buy supplies on your own, here is the list. School Supplies 2021-22.
Character Trait for May: Courtesy
Volunteer Opportunities:
Monday, May 3
Sunday, May 9
Monday, May 10
Tuesday, May 11
Friday, May 14
Saturday, May 15 GRADUATION RAIN DATE
Children arrive through carpool at 10:00 am
Children arrive through the carpool at 1:00 pm.
Monday, May 17
Thursday, May 20
The Legacy Academy Board of Directors election was held Friday, April 23rd. Thank you to the Legacy Academy families that participated by voting. Additionally, thank you to the candidates that ran for the open Board positions – we are grateful for your support of our school.
The Board of Directors will be holding an emergency meeting Tuesday, April 20th at 8PM. This board meeting is a public meeting and can be accessed via Zoom (see link below). We will have an opportunity, as we do every public meeting to allow for the public to make a comment. Due to the nature of the discussion, we would like to ask that if you do have a comment, please email it to Jen Zander (jen.zander@legacyk8.org) and it will be read out loud during the public comment portion. This will ensure everyone has had a chance to comment and avoid interruptions and virtual glitches that do happen. Please keep in mind that comments have to be kept to a 2 minute limit per individual. You can also let us know if you would like to remain anonymous.
Dear All,
Spring is almost here! We will be at the end of the year before you know it! What a pleasure to have so many awesome children and families as a part of the community. Thank you for choosing Legacy Academy!
Report Card Update
If you are interested in a printed report card, Infinite Campus Parent Portal allows parents to see information related to their student(s) such as household information, attendance, grades, assignments, and behavior. In order for parents to log in, they must have a username and password. To receive your username, email the password you want to use that is at least ten characters long to Emily Klein: emily.klein@legacyk8.org. The link for the parent portal is on the Legacy homepage.
Important Dates to Remember:
IMPORTANT GRADUATION INFORMATION
KINDERGARTEN GRADUATION
Kindergarten parents please be aware that students will attend school for their last day on Friday, May 14, 2021, until 11:00 am when their graduation takes place. Due to COVID, we are planning on having the graduation ceremony outdoors on the blacktop on the west side of the building. We have an inventory of caps and gowns for the children to wear during the ceremony. These will be clean before we put them on the children. We usually have a dessert reception following graduation but we are still unsure if it will be possible. We have a rain date for the following day on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at 11:00 am. Information and mandates are changing daily regarding COVID so we will update you as we receive more information.
EIGHTH GRADE GRADUATION
Graduation gowns need to be ordered in April and they cost $20. An online order form has been created for your convenience. We have to order no later than Thursday, April 15, 2021, to have them arrive in time for graduation. We will send home your students’ cap and gown on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. A graduation ceremony is a semi-formal event, so PLEASE be sure to iron your student’s gown. Friday, May 14, 2021, your student must be at school from 8:00 am – 10:00 am and they need to be in uniform and will have a graduation rehearsal. Students must be picked up following rehearsal and will not be allowed to walk off the property. The students will need to be back at school by 4:00 pm and report to Mrs. Murch’s room (the last classroom on the west side of the building before the exit doors). PLEASE arrive promptly at 4:00 pm so we can pass out cords/sashes and get ready. Only eighth-grade students are allowed in the room before the ceremony. The graduation ceremony will begin at 5:00 pm and will last approximately one hour. Our ceremony is currently scheduled to take place outside due to COVID restrictions. We will have it on the blacktop on the west side of the building. These plans could change if COVID mandates change and can have our ceremony indoors. We will have an alternative rain date for the following day, Saturday, May 15, 2021, at 2:00 pm. We usually have a dessert reception following graduation but we are still unsure if it will be possible. We will keep you posted. Afterward, there will be a 10-minute intermission while we prepare for a dessert reception in the cafeteria.
Character Trait for April: Perseverance
Volunteer Opportunities:
The Board is having a work session meeting tonight at 6:30 pm. Please remember that there is no public comment during a work session. The agenda will be posted on our website.
The Legacy Board Meeting is scheduled for 9/8/20 at 6:30 pm. The meeting will be held via Zoom and the information to join is below. The agenda is posted on our website.
Dear Legacy Academy Parents,
We are all getting settled in and it is so great to have your children back in our buildings! What a great start to a new school year. Thank you for entrusting your children to us. Please remember parents, you are welcome to call our office at (303) 646-2636 with any questions or concerns. If your student will be late or absent, please call the office or use the Absence form on our website by 8:30 am, if they will be late and need a hot lunch please make sure to note this on the absence form or notify the office if calling. We would love to help!
No School:
This month there is No School on Friday, September 04, 2020, and Monday, September 07, 2020.
Friendly Important Reminders:
Currently, parents are not allowed in the building except for the front entrance locked area for checking in or out students. If you are picking up a child early please make sure to arrive at the front window no later than 2:30 pm to retrieve your children per COVID-!9 mandates. We are unable to have volunteers at this time. We will adjust the volunteer requirements for this year when we know how long this will last. We love all our volunteers who help make our school such a unique and special place and we hope to see you soon!
Medical/Birth Certificates /Immunizations/Physicals/Medication:
Please scan and email birth certificates/Immunizations to tammy.acosta @legacyk8.org if you have not already provided them. If your student takes medications at school, please have medication in the proper container with the pharmacy label. You will also need to have the proper school form signed by you and your doctor. If your doctor has already given written permission on another form it can be attached to ours but it also requires a parent signature, this form can be found and printed off here. If you have a student who will require medication during the school day, please email catie.hayes@legacyk8.org to make arrangements to deliver medication and proper forms.
A few reminders regarding carpool traffic for mornings and afternoons. Over the years, we have brainstormed with the county, sheriff’s department, local residents, and a traffic consultant to put together the best plan for carpool. While we still have a few kinks to work out, we put these plans in place to keep you, your students, and our staff safe. We do ask that you read through these reminders and adhere to our carpool traffic flow.
We have attached an aerial view for reference.
Students must have an official “permission for walking home” form on file in the office to do so. You can find the form to download here. Please fill out and have your student/yourself return to the office.
Did you know that we have a Before and Aftercare program? Children can be dropped off at 6:30 am and can stay until 6:00 pm. Children must be pre-registered. This is a fee-based program. Please contact Ms. Mollie at mollie.holm@legacyk8.org or call (303) 912-5335.
We are in need of individuals who would be interested in subbing in the before and aftercare room. If you would like more information, please email mollie.holm@legacyk8.org. Please apply by choosing Join Our Team.
Due to specific mandates and cleaning schedules, all after school activities and tutoring are suspended at this time. The only exception is middle school co-ed cross country and middle school band. Please see the following information below. This exception is due to the fact that these are approved individual activities.
In the past, we have worked with Scholastic Fencing League to create safe, fun, and challenging classes to keep students actively learning their fencing skills. Due to COVID-19, they are unable to come and teach at our school in person. They will have virtual classes that will begin September 9th and 14th taking place every 6 weeks through the 20/21 school year. If you are interested you can click here for their flyer.
As a reminder, middle school students need to have their PE uniforms no later than September 28th in order to prevent losing participation points. Starting Monday, August 31sr, students who do not have a PE uniform yet need to bring athletic shorts and a t-shirt (in blue, white, black, or grey color) to change out for PE.
Per the Legacy Academy dress code, the only hoodies allowed during school hours are approved Legacy Academy hoodies. Both PE uniforms and hoodies can be ordered from the online store here.
Please remind your students to bring a filled water bottle to school so they can stay well-hydrated!
Middle School and fifth-grade students are able to wear jeans every Friday as long as they wear any Legacy Apparel top purchased through our website with our logo on it. Purchases can be made here, under our school name Legacy Academy. Zip-up/Hoodies alone are not acceptable as they must have a uniform shirt underneath.
Our Cross-Country season is underway, but it is not too late to join! If your middle-schooler is interested, please have them see Mrs. Kieca. All of the information you need to register can be found here.
There will be a MANDATORY meeting for parents of Cross Country runners on Tuesday, September 1st from 5:15-5:45 in the courtyard to directly south of the cafeteria. The $100 fee for Cross Country runners is due no later than Thursday, September 3rd (please pay by check made out to “Legacy Academy” with “Cross-Country” in the memo and give to Mrs. Kieca or bring it to the parent meeting on 9/1). Cross-country practice and meet dates can be found on the Athletic Calendar on the Legacy Academy website. Watch for information regarding intramural sports for middle-schoolers to be coming soon!
Parents because of COVID-19 we are unable to use our drinking fountains or provide snacks for children. Please make sure your student has a water bottle and snack every day. Legacy Academy staff are able to refill the children’s water bottles.
Sadly, due to COVD-19, We will have to postpone our opportunity to honor all those who serve or have served our country in the armed services, firemen, and women, nurses, doctors, police officers, first responders, and teachers. Thank you for all of you who serve our great country in every way! We appreciate you!
School lunch menus can be viewed on our website under the lunch menu tab or here. You may also apply a payment to your child’s account at this link. All checks for lunch can be sent with your child’s name/teacher and written out to Elizabeth Food Service. If you have more than one child, please write each student’s name and teacher in the memo and how you would like the money allocated. We are asking if you send cash that you would send it in an envelope with your child’s first/last name and teacher’s name on it. Please remember, if you are running late and your student will arrive after 8:15, you need to call the office to order a hot lunch. Students are not allowed to purchase double lunches at this time. Students will be able to purchase ice cream on Fridays, but need one dollar in cash. The ice cream program will not start until a few weeks into school. Due to COVID, the salad bar has been suspended temporarily and microwaves will not be available.
The following link Food Services / Online Free and Reduced Lunch Application is where you can apply for the program. You will need your student I.D. to register so if you do not already have it you will need to call the office on the office (303) 646-2636 to request it via email from joann.mcquigg@legacyk8.org. If you have qualified for Free & reduced lunch in the 2019-2020 school year (within our district) you have thirty days from the start of school to re-apply so there is not a break in services.
Please email Emily.klein@legacyk8.org. Please include an 8 character password that you have picked (must include one capital, one character, and or number). Please allow two weeks for a response.
Parent Student Handbook can be referenced here. (Parent/Student Handbook)
Canceled due to COVID-19. We will provide additional information as we receive it.
Landscaping Needs– If you are a working family who has difficulty getting your volunteer hours taken care of during the school year, we are looking for a team of people who would be responsible for keeping our property mowed and trimmed throughout the fall. We could really use some people with a tractor and brush hog (field mower). Please e-mail Ms. Anne if you would like to be a part of the team anne.stanley@legacyk8.org.
Yard Signs Available to Post– Do you have a corner lot or a highly visible location where you would be willing to advertise our school with a yard sign? We are looking for people who will place a sign in their yard for a three month period, you will receive three hours of volunteer time. Please e-mail anne.stanley@legacyk8.org or call the office if you can help! Thank you.
Background Checks: We are required to have background checks on file for all volunteers and chaperones. Please bring your Driver’s License to the front office with a $5.00 processing fee so that we can perform a background check. If you are wanting to volunteer to drive students to and from games, we will also need the Declaration Page of your auto insurance. It must show that you have at least 100K bodily injury per person/300K bodily injury per accident. Doing the background check counts as 1 hour of volunteer time. Currently, this would only involve cross country drivers.
When you volunteer at Legacy, volunteer time is logged using HelpCounter which can be accessed through our website under resources and the volunteer tab or here
This school year Legacy Academy is focusing on building character. School-wide the students are asked to R.O.A.R. This means students are asked to be Respectful, On Task, Appropriate, and Responsible. Students who show R.O.A.R behaviors are awarded a R.O.A.R Awards.
There will be a work session on Tuesday, August 25th at 6:30pm in the conference room at the school. The agenda has been posted on the website.
Dear Parents,
Our 2020- 2021 school year is just around the corner. We hope everyone has had a fantastic summer break. We are very excited to see our families again! The office team will return on Monday, August 10, 2020. We apologize for phones being down due to the construction that is occurring in the school. Our hope is by the time you have received this email, they will be up and running again. We hope everyone received the information regarding the change of date for returning to school. We have attached a new calendar to reflect the changes. For all our new families who have been unable to tour our school due to construction, our hope is to begin tour options approximately Wednesday through Friday, August 12-15 2020. We are waiting for our certificate of new building occupancy to move forward. You will receive another email with different options to get your families in to see our wonderful school. It looks amazing. Please know that we are giving all the information we have available to us at this point and time, knowing that it is possible for the information to change regarding different mandates that could be required at a higher level. We have postponed kindergarten through fifth-grade assessment until we have been back in the classroom with children for a while to help them re-acclimate.
Enrollment
Legacy Academy will not offer an (on-line only) option. If you are interested in this program you will need to un-enroll your student from our program and enroll them into Elizabeth School District. Please be aware if you unenroll your student with Legacy Academy to enroll them into Elizabeth School District you must commit for the school year. They will not be able to return to Legacy Academy until the year 2021-2022 and only if you have reentered them onto our waitlist at this link (Waitlist) provided we have a spot available.
School Uniforms
If you’re wondering about options for purchasing uniforms. We have a couple of on-line providers Educational Outfitters denver.educationaloutfitters.com under our school name, Legacy Academy. French Toast, frenchtoast.com the source code is QS5JCKC. This is a great way to look at our uniforms. Remember you are not obligated to purchase uniforms anywhere specifically, as long as they look the same. Elizabeth Walmart also carries our uniforms but could have some in inventory that is not our approved items. You can look over our uniform requirements at this link. Please remember any outwear clothing, sweater hoodies, or zip sweatshirt worn in the classroom must be purchased through our online store and have our school logo unless it is a sweater purchased through one of our providers. You will need to purchase a P.E. Uniform for your middle school students through this online store as well. Our online store for these items should be up and available for orders beginning Monday, August 10, 2020, and can be accessed through our website legacyk8.org. Middle school students participate in P.E. daily. All middle school students are required to be in their physical education uniform by Monday, September 28, 2020. Students will begin to lose points that will affect their grades after this date. All students at Legacy Academy need to have a pair of tennis shoes to keep at school for physical education.
Sports
Sports begin in sixth grade and up. We are awaiting direction from the state regarding fall sports and will update the Legacy community as soon as we have more information.
Free & reduced lunch applications
The following link Food Services / Online Free and Reduced Lunch Application is where you can apply for the program. You will need your student I.D. to register so if you do not already have it you will need to call the office on Tuesdays between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm to request it, or wait until the office staff returns on Monday, August 10, 2020. If you have qualified for Free & reduced lunch in the 2019-2020 school year (within our district) you have thirty days from the start of school to re-apply so there is not a break in services.
Lunch Menu/Payments
School lunch menus can be viewed on our website. You may also apply a payment to your child’s account at this link PaySchools Central All checks for lunch can be sent with your child’s name/teacher and written out to Elizabeth Food Service. If you have more than one child, please write each student’s name and teacher in the memo and how you would like the money allocated. We are asking if you send cash that you would send it in an envelope with your child’s first/last name and teacher’s name on it. Please remember, if you are running late and your student will arrive after 8:15, you need to call the office to order a hot lunch. Students will be able to purchase ice cream on Fridays, but need one dollar in cash. The ice cream program will not start until a few weeks into school.
Before & After School Program We have a before and after school program. The hours begin at 6:30 am and end at 6:00 pm. Please feel free to email Mrs. Holm at mollie.holm@legacyk8.org for more information.
Parent Portal Password
Please email Emily.klein@legacyk8.org. Please include an 8 character password that you have picked (must include one capital, one character, and or number). Please allow two weeks for a response.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer hours include your time, gas, and equipment/material use.
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