Kansas City International Academy

We are currently hiring for our 2021-2022 Middle School Principal. Head to our website (https://kcia.us/employment-opportunities/) for more information. The job listing is below. https://drive.google.com//13JHy-m-h2n237OqdJX4iEpn86/view COME JOIN OUR FAMILY!

We have officially moved our library outside! Our scholars are loving the new check out system! These nice weather days are perfect for some outdoor reading! Thank you to our librarians, Liz Durden Dyer and Kate Branca Bowles, for creating this safe system for our students!

Join us for a virtual gathering tomorrow (Sept. 17) at 5:00pm to celebrate the importance of welcoming all to our community. Kansas City International Academy's very own teacher Mikael Spears will guide us through a read aloud of the picture book All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold and Suzanne Kaufman. More information here: https://www.welcomingamerica.org//kansas-city-internationa View the read aloud here tomorrow at 5pm: https://zoom.us/j/93955577645

We had a wonderful first week of school! https://drive.google.com//1TL38hnEAzeu2zF45RoGM3n34e/view

Our meal delivery started yesterday. KCIA staff will be delivering weekly meals to all our virtual learners this year. Thank you to all the staff members for making this possible!

We are excited to announce that we have partnered with the app Flyer Connect to help streamline school to home communication. We need all parents to follow these instructions: 1. Go to the app store and download Flyer School (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/flyer-school/id1336417680) 2. Tap + Add and search "KCIA Elementary" and "KCIA Middle" 3. Add both schools (or just one depending on your students' grade level)... 4. Tap English to change your language To learn more about the app, go here: https://www.flyerconnect.org/app

The KCIA Board of Education approved the revised calendar below. The first day of school is still set for September 8, 2020. https://drive.google.com//1oLzREHDOGl4EgoKQEvSqSHFGw/view

**Update** DEVICE/SUPPLY PICK UP FOR K-8 VIRTUAL LEARNERS Device pickup for virtual learners at KCIA is Wednesday and Thursday, August 26 and 27 from 8:00AM-5:30PM. Please drive into the parking lot from Wilson Avenue and stay in your vehicle. Students who are attending in the building do not need to come to these device pickup days.... Dia de recojo de computadors en la escuela de Kansas City International Academy Sera Miercoles Augosto 26 y Jueves Agosto 27 de 8:30 de la mañana a 5:30 de la mañana. Porfavor manije de el parquiadero de Wilson Avenue y mantenganse en su vehiculo. Si su hijo o hija regresera a la escuala en persona no es necesario venir a recojer computadora. Kifaa inua kwa halisi wanafunsi katika KCIA ni siku ya harusi na siku ya jumapili, August 26 na 27 kutoka 8:AM-5:30 PM. tafadhali gari ndani The maegesho mengi kutoka wilson Avenue na kaa ndani yako gari . wanafunzi who ni kuhudhuria fanya sivya hitaji kwa njoo kwa hizi kifaa inua siku. Qaadashada qalabka kombiyuutarada waxbarshada bannaanka (virtual learning) ee KCIA waa maalinta Arbacada iyo Khamiista, August 26 iyo 27 saacadda 8:00AM -5:30PM. Fadllan gaarigaada adigoo ku jiro ka soo gal waddada Wilson. Arddayda imaanaya Iskoolka uma baahna inay yimaadaan oo qalabka qaataan. KCIA : : . Wilson Avenue .

***Reopening Update*** The KCIA Board of Education approved to delay the start of the school year until September 8. Additionally, all students in grades 4 through 8 will start the year in a virtual format for at least the first quarter.... K-3rd grade students who elected to attend school in the building will start in the building on September 8th. K-3rd students who elected to attend school virtually will also start the virtual program at home on September 8th. There will be no early release Wednesdays during the new school year. All students who will be learning virtually at home will have meals delivered to their homes. If you have any questions, feel free to reach our office at 816 - 242 4206.

Congratulations to Angela Rosheim for winning the MO Charter Public School Association Middle School Teacher of the Year!!!

**REMINDER** KCIA is offering two learning options for the 20-21 school year: Option 1: 100% traditional, in-person school day Option 2: 100% virtual, at-home education program... More information on our website: www.kcia.us Please select the learning option for your child(ren) here: shorturl.at/ovKRV Selections are due Friday, July 31. Somali KCIA waxay so bandhigeen labo fursadood oo aad kala doraneeysid sanad dugsiyeedka 20-21 Fursada 1: 100% wa siida caadiga aheed. Ardaada glasaka farisanayaan Fursada labaad: 2: 100% ardayda in ey ka bartaan computerka iyago gurigooda jooga. Fafahiin Dheeraad ah waxa kaheli kartaa Halkaan @ https://Kcia.us Fadlan mid kadooro labada fursadod aad u rabtiid cunugaaga halkan: shorturl.at/ovKRV Spanish KCIA esta ofreciendo 2 opciones de aprendizaje este año escolar 20-21: Opción 1: 100% clases tradicionales, en persona. Opción 2: 100% escuela virtual, programa educacional desde casa. Detalles/Traducciones @ https://kcia.us/ Por favor seleccione la opción de aprendizaje que desea para sus hijos(as) aquí: shorturl.at/ovKRV Swahili KCIA ni sadaka mbili kujifunza chaguzi ndani 2021: Chaguo 1: 100% jadi, ndani - mtu shule siku Chaguo 2: 100% Halisi, katika - nyumbani elimu mpango Maelezo/imetefsi kufungua upya viunga @ https://kcia.us/ Tafahali chagua the kujifunza chaguo kaa Yako mtoto hapa: shorturl.at/ovKRV Arabic, Burmese, and Karen translations below:

*KCIA Reopening Update* KCIA is offering two learning options for our students for the 2020-2021 school year. Option 1: A 100% traditional, in-person school day... Option 2: A 100% virtual, at-home education program To learn more about the two options, head to our website (www.kcia.us) to view the Parent/Family Reopening Letter. Parents must select the learning option for their child(ren) by using the link on the KCIA website. Selections are due Friday, July 31. If you have any questions please contact the school office at 816-242-4206. We look forward to welcoming our scholars back on August 24!

It’s World Refugee Day! Thanks to all the KCIA staff members who helped volunteer at the event today!