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• Pricing Valid through 1/29

It’s School Board Appreciation Month, and we’re taking a moment to thank the dedicated volunteers who guide our schools and shape the future of our students.

Their tireless work, often behind the scenes, makes a world of difference. Let’s show them some love! #SchoolBoardAppreciationMonth #ThankYouBoardMembers

Winter Reading Challenge

• All Ages
• January 1-31
• Read to earn tickets for a chance to win prizes!

To sign up, ask a staff member or visit StarkLibrary.org/WinterReading

Grand Prizes

Earn tickets to have a chance to win these prizes!

• Early Learners: Star Pillow, Play Tent, Polar Bear Stuffy, Starry Night Light
• Elementary: Games like Trouble, Sorry!, Connect 4, Bop it!, Race to the Treasure!
• Teens: Drink tumbler, Starbucks Gift Card, Books-A-Million Gift Card
• Adults: Heated Blanket, Massage Gun, Warm and Cozy Mug, Chocolate Covered Pretzels

Download Winter Reading Flyer (PDF)  » 

Download Prizes Flyer (PDF)  » 

As we start looking forward to the 24/25 school year, please review the re-enrollment process infographic.

Your early decision and response helps us plan effectively for the upcoming year. Thank you for being a part of our school family! 

HERE’S HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE NEXT SCHOOL YEAR:

STEP 1 »

STEP 2 »

STEP 3 »

STEP 4 »

STEP 5 »

January	March	July	August	August
Respond to our text message with your Intent to Return	Complete the Re-Enrollment Form & Provide updated Proof of Residency	Connect with us by phone to confirm your re-enrollment & Free School-Branded Shirt Size	Check the mail for our Back to School Welcome Kit & Event Information	Begin the 2024-25 School Year & receive your student’s School-Branded Shirt

Build a strong academic foundation from the start. Begin your education journey with us and save your student’s seat today!

We are excited to be recognized by the Ohio Department of Education with three stars for Progress and three stars for Gap Closing!

Apply now to our award-winning school »

The Local Wellness Policy is a written document that guides a local educational agency’s (LEA) or school district’s efforts to establish a school environment that promotes students’ health, well-being, and ability to learn. The Wellness Policy Committee has been created as an effort to manage and develop our school’s healthy habits.

» A Wellness Committee will be appointed to each school

» The committee may include parents and guardians, students, representatives of the school nutrition program, physical education teachers, or any other interested stakeholder that is aligned with the goals of the policy

» The committee shall meet a minimum of four times per year

This is a great opportunity to help promote and support student health and wellness, and create a positive, safe, and health-promoting learning environment. Please contact mealcounts@accelschools.com for more information.

We want to hear from you. Please contact us at: mealcounts@accelschools.com

www.accelschools.com

Download Wellness Committee Flyer (PDF) »

Download the Full Newsletter (PDF) »

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Re-enrollment

It is that time of year! Re-enrollment forms went home with students on Wednesday, January 26th. Please complete and return no later than February 28th. It is very important that we have this information to provide your students with the highest quality education and resources available. Every student that completes the re-enrollment process will receive a WPA t-shirt and the 1st class to have 100% completion will receive a pizza party.

Re-enroll student(s) now »

If you have any questions or concerns please contact the school and we will do our very best to help.

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Panther Basketball

Wright Prep basketball started last week and our team beat Case Prep! Our first game out and our team did an awesome job!! Included is the game schedule, feel free to come support our players.

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Important Dates

February 11
Progress Reports go home

February 4th
Dress down K-4
$1 to dress down, $2 to wear a hoodie

February 18th
Dress down 5-8
Students must have a pass

February 21st
No School
President’s Day

February 25th
No School
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Progress Reports passed out at conferences

February 28th
No School
Staff Professional Development Day

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Winter Weather – School Closing

Winter weather is HERE and we would like to remind you of our school closing process. If Canton City Schools close due to weather, Wright Prep will close.

We will notify WKYC Channel 3, WEWS channel 5, Fox 8 and WHBC Radio of our closing.

Dress Down Days!

• K-4 -$1, $2 for hoodies
• Grades 5-8 must earn the opportunity to dress down. They will have a pass if they have earned this privilege.

School Apparel – Fundraiser

Show your school pride by wearing school apparel! We are offering for a limited time only! Purchase school clothing and we will be advising additional days for you to wear in the building. Not only will you show your school pride but also this will help raise funds for our Panther Pop-up shop. Funds raised will be used directly for students. See flyer.

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Notes from our Director of Academics

Greetings WrPA Families and Guardians,

Just a reminder, we have sent our report cards. If your scholar did not bring them home, please call the school. We will also be sending home bi-weekly progress reports of how your scholar is doing academically, if you do not receive one, please reach out to the school and we will send one home.

We have some upcoming assessments beginning in February for grades 2-8. Please keep reading and practicing math with your scholars daily. This doesn’t necessarily mean the homework your scholar brings home. This could be done in the form of a chapter book you read together, a trip to the library, going to museums, or science centers. Below are some online resources you can check out:

• K-5 Learning
• Khan Academy
• Prodigy
• DreamScape
• OST Airportal

Stay safe and warm this snowy season!

-Mrs. Bilinovich
Director of Academics

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Congratulations Platinum Paw Earners

January

K-Clarence Kidd
1-Ethan Hull
2-Aceceona Rogers
3-Phillip Skillern
4-Bry’niah Jones
5-Davaras McKenzie
6-Chase Solether
7-Eliza Chavez
8-Elijah Allen

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Reminders

School hours are from 8:30am to 3:40pm. Attendance is very important.

By attending class regularly, your child is more likely to keep up with daily lessons and assignments and take quizzes and tests on time. Research has shown that your child’s regular attendance may be the greatest factor influencing his/her academic success.

School Office hours are from 7:30am to 3:15pm.

We are a proud member of ACCEL Schools—a public charter school network serving thousands of PK-12 students throughout the United States. ACCEL was founded in 2012 by the early pioneers of online learning. Our leadership believes that all children, regardless of location or socio-economic background, deserve a quality education that prepares them to succeed in school and become productive global citizens.  

ACCEL Schools Instructional Model provides: 

• Aligned Academics meet or exceed state standards ensuring your child is on track for rigorous college and career opportunities.    
  
• Certified, Licensed Teachers and a student-centered staff are united in executing our mission to make a difference in the life trajectory of each student.    
  
• More Time on Task and double the instructional minutes for ELA and Math maximizes learning in your child’s school day.   
  
• Short Cycle Assessments keep track of how students are progressing in the program, giving teachers ongoing feedback so they can tailor instruction to your student’s needs.    
  
• Individualized Instruction driven by assessment data means we are familiar with the needs of each child and set students up for success in each course of study.    
  
• State Testing Preparation reduces the anxiety often associated with high stakes tests, helping our teachers and students feel confident with the structure and methodology of state exams.    
  
• Academic Support including education technology, interventional specialists, and instructional aides assist students during the school day. After school tutoring, summer school, and Saturday school programs extend support services beyond the traditional school day and year.   
  
• Extracurricular Courses & Activities round out our educational offerings providing students social-emotional learning, athletics, arts, service learning & more.   

Iteisha Bankston, Superintendent of Wright Preparatory Academy, was interviewed on IdeaStream, Cleveland’s NPR station 90.3fm WCPN. In the interview Bankston discusses the safety guidelines ACCEL Schools is following to keep students healthy and safe as they return to school for the 2020-21 school year. The discussion additionally included information about the three learning options families can choose from this school year: Traditional (5 days at school), Online (5 days at home), and Hybrid (mixed).

Read or Listen to full article here: Northeast Ohio K-12 Schools Welcome Students Back with Safety Top of Mind