Family Bulletin
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DPA FAMILIES, “Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.” Andrew Carnegie ATTENDANCE, ATTENDANCE, & ATTENDANCE! Last week the DPA Network had an average attendance of 85%, which we are proud to say was growth from the previous week, but it is still not where we need it to be! With a GOAL of 95% daily attendance we ask that all families please make sure that their scholar is on time, and in Full DPA Uniform everyday this week!!! New Updates
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Recurring Updates
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Calendar Notifications |
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Week of February 19th 2024 Monday – 2/19 – Presidents Day – NO SCHOOL Tuesday – 2/20 – Full Day Wednesday – 2/21 – Half Day (1pm Dismissal) Thursday – 2/22 – Full Day Friday – 2/23 – Full Day Week of February 26th 2024 Monday – 2/26 – Full Day Tuesday – 2/27 – Full Day Wednesday – 2/28 – Half Day (1pm Dismissal) Thursday – 2/29 – Full Day Friday – 3/1 – Full Day Key Dates Q3: January 29 – April 4 Q4: April 8 – June 12 Spring Break April 15-19 Last Day June 14th- Last Day of School & 8th Grade Promotion |
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High School Recognition |
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Our goal is for every scholar to consistently demonstrate strong academic and character habits. Ultimately we want our scholars to set their own goals and internalize strong academic and behavior habits because they will lead to scholars achieving the 4C’s- College, Career, Computer Science, and Community. Based on feedback from scholars, teachers, and parents, We want to recognize scholars who consistently live our DPA values and model professional habits. Every scholar is eligible to earn merits. We will also begin to recognize scholars of the week. Not all scholars will be recognized every week. Each teacher will nominate one scholar a week. Scholars will be eligible to earn merits and Scholar of the Week recognition be achieving the following:
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Pictures of the Week |
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Athletics Schedule |
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Mental Health Resources |
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As part of our commitment to provide our scholars and their families with increased mental health support resources, we have created & attached a mental health bulletin full of mental health resources at DPA and in the community- be sure to check it out! Currently, we are offering groups led by our mental health team at both campuses for scholars. Current group offerings include:
To sign up your scholar for a group, reach out to Ms. Mills (Middle School) at kaitlin.mills@ Additional resources can be found on THIS PAGE where families can find a network of mental health resources that are available to them and their scholars. |
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Summer Opportunity: Camp Canopy Enrollment Open Now! |
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We’re excited to announce that enrollment is now open for Camp Canopy—where adventure and fun meet for the summer! Camp Canopy is a two-week sleepaway summer camp that is designed exclusively for students who are rising to grades 6-8. Camp Canopy provides students with an enjoyable, exciting summer experience that motivates them to approach the future with confidence, curiosity, independence, and responsibility. At Camp Canopy, students have the opportunity to build long-lasting friendships in a safe setting that allows for exploration, learning, and joy! There is one option to attend in summer 2024: Session 1: June 25–July 7, 2024 Learn more about this transformative summer experience:
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ACTION REQUIRED |
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Family Engagement Survey Partnership with our families is core to our educational model. We are committed to providing our students and families with the tools and resources to become productive, life-long innovators, and we want to hear your feedback on how we’re doing. We’re going to send out a very brief 2-minute survey a few times this year to learn about how you view your child’s academic experiences. Your responses will be confidential, and we’ll use your feedback to inform how we can improve our family partnerships. SURVEY IS DUE BY 2.23.24 at 5:00pm! Complete survey by clicking on this link: https://tinyurl.com/DPAParents |
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Recurring Updates |
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Welcome Packets |
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In order to provide families with all of the information you need for the upcoming school year, we have created the below Welcome Packets! These packets include information on our attendance policy, school hours, athletic, transportation, uniforms, and much much more! |
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Middle School Python Time |
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We are thrilled to share with you the latest news about our scholars’ progress and development this school year. We are pleased to inform you that starting October 10th, 2023, DPA will be offering an After-School Program for DPA scholars, called Python Time. Our After-school program is designed to provide a secure, productive, and free environment for scholars to participate in a range of enriching activities that promote academic and social-emotional growth. The program will run from 4:15 p.m. until 5:15 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Please note that scholars must have a signed permission slip and *dedicated transportation from the Middle School campus (908 Wahler Place SE) to participate. It’s also essential to remember that scholars must be picked up no later than 5:45 p.m. * Due to limited capacity, we will fill slots on a first come basis* If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out to our Python Time Program Coordinator – Rodney Brownell, rodney.brownell@ * In order to ensure all scholars have safe passage home, scholars will be required to be picked up from the campus grounds in order to be eligible for afterschool programming. |
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School Hours |
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Uniforms |
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ALL DPA scholars are required to wear the DPA uniform while at school. Uniforms can be purchased at the main office of each campus. Middle School (Grades 6 – 8) Green Polos – $15 Grey Joggers – $15 Crew Neck Sweatshirts – $15 Skirts – $15 White Button Down – $15 High School (Grades 9 – 11) Grey Polos – $15 Grey Joggers – $15 V Neck Sweater – $15 Crew Neck Sweaters – $15 Skirts – $15 |
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Key Contact Information |
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General Enrollment – enroll@digitalpioneersacademy. Middle School Enrollment (6th | 7th | 8th Grade) – vonique.jones@ High School Enrollment (9th | 10th | 11th Grade) – slancaster@ Special Populations, including Special Education:
Athletics – rob.harris@ |
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504 Plans |
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Does your scholar have a 504 Plan from their previous school? If so, please email the necessary documentation at your earliest convenience to Ms. Baron, DPA’s School Social Worker & 504 Coordinator, at jbaron@digitalpioneersacademy. |
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School Breakfast & Lunch Menu |
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CAASS One Cards |
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Digital Pioneers Academy utilizes CAASS OneCard, an ID Card identification system that requires scholars to use their student ID card to sign into school, sign out for early dismissal, and sign into each of their classes. You can get real time notifications that will alert you when your child has arrived at school AND scanned into school and class! You can follow the below instructions to create an account!
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Mental Health Resources |
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As part of our commitment to provide our scholars and their families with increased mental health support resources, we have created & attached a mental health bulletin full of mental health resources at DPA and in the community- be sure to check it out! Currently, we are offering groups led by our mental health team at both campuses for scholars. Current group offerings include:
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