Corey Times February 14th, 2023

Corey Academy has come together to celebrate Black History Month. We are so thankful to our volunteers for helping us decorate our classroom doors, as we honor the contributions of different African Americans in multiple fields. We partnered with our Corey PTA as we enjoyed our Black History program this past week. We would like to thank our Corey PTA (in particular Mrs. Bethany White Turner) for making this event possible. We appreciate our parent volunteers, Multicultural Committee (led by Mr. Frausto and Mrs. White), and our 5th Grade team for leading our Music Mania. The winning song was Whitney Houston's "I Wanna Dance With Somebody". Our students sure enjoyed dancing around during the Music Mania rounds!

We were so touched and moved by our 5th Graders as they read poetry from famous African Americans. Thank you, Iman A., Max T., David P., Oliver G., Aeriuane S., and Layla P. for your heart-felt delivery.

We also enjoyed a performance from the step team, "Xplosive Grenades". Stomp Wars founder and creator Rocky "Rock-T" Turner (and Gunn alumni), shared information about Stomp Wars. Stomp Wars is a national step competition that was created to inspire youth and young adults to "STOMP down the negative barriers and to look to the future with a positive mindset." We even learned a simple stepping routine.

Please come by the cafeteria to scan QR codes for perfomances from our Kinder, First and Second Graders. We will be sending information this week on how to vote for your favorite door for our door decorating contes.

Please take a moment to read some additional information about Black History Month (including activities for young children).

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/black-history-month

https://www.pbs.org/parents/black-history-month

corey times (spanish)

Favor de ver el video a continuación si les interesa ver documentos traducidos al español (tal como el Corey Times). Todo lo que necesita hacer es pasar el mouse sobre el área del título, hacer clic con el botón derecho y seleccionar "Traducir al español". La primera vez, si el español no está visible, haga clic en los "tres puntos" y seleccione el idioma español. Esto le permitirá alternar entre inglés y español.

For those who want to see documents (like the Corey Times) in Spanish, watch the video below. This video is in Spanish. All you need to do is hover over the title area, right-click and select "Translate to Spanish". The first time, if Spanish is not visible, click on the "three dots" and select the Spanish language. This will allow you to toggle between English and Spanish.

destination imagination

We are so proud of our four teams that participated in the Mid-Cities Regional Destination Imagination tournament this past weekend. Each team competed in a Team Challenge and Instant Challenge.

Please see information below about Destination Imagination Challenges:

"Destination Imagination Challenges are the prompts or guidelines for what a team creates. Our Challenges are open-ended, allowing teams to express themselves creatively and take full ownership of their solutions. Challenges are designed to teach the creative process—a system of learning that is at the root of innovation and a child’s ability to bring an idea to life."

Our teams competed in "Flip The Script" and "Play On". We are so proud of the dedication and commitment of team members, parents, involved staff, and managers. Our team managers (and co-managers) volunteer countless hours to support their teams. Students showcased their problem solving skills, acting skills, creativity and team-work. Way to go Corey Cubs.

The Cotton Candy Cream Team

The Cotton Candy Cream Team competed in "Flip the Script". Team members are: Laith, Alejandro, Annabelle, Eliana, Penny, Ryan, and Amaya. Team Manager: Mrs. Alrashaideh Co-Manager: Mrs. Ellis.

The Cotton Candy Cream Team placed 6th in their group, 1st in Instant Challenge and received the "Spirit of DI" Award.

The Musical Six

The Musical Six Team participated in "Play On". Team members are: Mackenzie A., Julian C., James H., Benjamin M., Kaycie S., and Jayleen S. Team Manager: Ms. Carlton.

The "Play on Challenge" is an Early Learning experience. Students are not ranked, but given feedback fromt the judges at this early stage. The Musical Six Team received lots of compliments and positive feedback from the judges.

Harry Enchanted Pizza Corgilotls

The Harry Enchanted Pizza Corgilotls team competed in "Flip the Script". Team members are: Jainara A., Amelia M., Lizzy B., Joaquin T., Max C. , and Ulyana C. Team Manager: Mrs. Talamantez Co-Manager: Mrs. Alraishadeh.

The Harry Enchanted Pizza Corgilotls team ranked 7th. They showed great resilience and determination as they overcame some initial technical difficulties. They included piano playing and dance in their performance, demonstrating how attending a Fine Arts Academy and all they learn carries over into their outside activities as well!

The Kindful Cubs

The Kindful Cubs competed in "Flip the Script". Team members are: Brooklyn H., Johanna D., Tyler A., Reid R., Luke F., Brady F. Team Manager: Mrs. Ferguson Co-Manager: Mrs. Richardson.

The Kindful Cubs earned first place and will be moving on to the State DI Tournament! Congratulations!

AISD Education Foundation

Mr. Rosales and Mrs. Phelps (with the help and support of Coach Crocker) applied for, and were awarded, $8,250 from the Arlington ISD Education Foundation.

These funds will be used for the purchase and installation of a cyclorama curtain. We look forward to even more amazing productions!

We are incredibly grateful to the Arlington ISD Education Foundation for their continued support of AISD and this generous donation.

attendance

We would like to continue to partner with you in making sure that students are at school on time and ready to learn every day (unless they are ill). Students benefit both socially and academically as they attend school daily. Our teachers plan highly engaging lessons that benefit students as they make academic gains, acquire language skills (in both English and Spanish) and interact with peers and adults appropriately.

In addition to the benefits to our students, attendance plays a key role in how our district (and school) is funded. Absences (excused or unexcused) are factored into our attendance rate as a campus.

Our attendance goal as a campus is to reach at least 96.8% of students present. We were unable to reach our Attendance Goal for the fourth Six Weeks. Our Attendance Rate was at 95.8%.

Please continue to bring your child/children to school daily (unless they are ill) so that we help them create positive habits that will be of value for the rest of their lives.

As part of our Attendance Incentive plan, each class colors in the word ATTENDANCE one letter at a time. They can color a letter when the class has "Perfect Attendance" for the day. Each class is working towards their own rewards when they have colored in the whole word. Several classes have won the trophy since the last Corey Times. A big congratulations to the following Perfect Attendance Classes: Ms. Weber, Ms. Flores, Ms. Moon.

Every month, we will also celebrate the class with the highest attendance rate for each grade level. Let's see who wins for the month of February!

brightbytes survey

Please see important information below about AISD's Technology Survey:

Arlington ISD is now conducting its annual technology and learning questionnaire in order to learn more about the technology use of our students both at school and at home. We encourage all parents, students (grades 3-12) and teachers to participate.

The data received will help the district make the best possible technology decisions for the future.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to participate in the survey, which is available in English and in Spanish. Your response will:

Remain anonymous to protect your privacy

Provide valuable input to the district about families’ access to and use of technology.

Parents and guardians with students at multiple Arlington ISD campuses should only complete one survey for whichever campus they prefer.

The survey will take between five to ten minutes to complete. Questionnaires must be completed by Tuesday, Feb. 28.

Please access the survey at this link: https://bit.ly/brightbytes2023

kids heart challenge

Kids Heart Challenge is wrapping up at Corey Academy of Fine Arts and Dual Language! We are excited that our school had the opportunity to learn how to keep their hearts healthy, while making a impact in your community! We raised an AMAZING $5,118.03 to support the mission of the American Heart Association (twice as much as last year)! If you still have donations, please turn them in as soon as possible.

It's Never Too Late To Help!

1. Login to your Kids Heart Challenge page: http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=7560&pg=company&company_id=397348

2. Send one last email, text, or post on social media to share the life-saving message of the American Heart Association to friends and family and ask for support to reach your goal!

The American Heart Association will make a huge impact with these donations!

Thank you from heart survivors like Addison, who are able to share their story and how much your participation means to them and their family!

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¡Kids Heart Challenge está terminando en Corey Academy of Fine Arts and Dual Language ¡Estamos emocionados de que nuestra escuela haya tenido la oportunidad de aprender cómo mantener sus corazones sanos, mientras genera un impacto en su comunidad! ¡Recaudamos $5,118.03 para apoyar la misión de la American Heart Association! Si aún tiene donaciones, por favor entréguelas lo antes posible.

¡Nunca es demasiado tarde para ayudar!

1. Inicie sesión en su página Kids Heart Challenge: http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=7560&pg=company&company_id=397348

2. ¡Envíe un último correo electrónico, mensaje de texto o publicación en las redes sociales para compartir el mensaje salvavidas de la American Heart Association con amigos y familiares y pida apoyo para alcanzar su meta!

¡La American Heart Association tendrá un gran impacto con estas donaciones!

¡Gracias de sobrevivientes del corazón como Addison, que pueden compartir su historia y cuánto significa su participación para ellos y su familia!

Camp Innovation

Please take a moment to read information below about Camp Innovation this summer. This opportunity is available for students who are currently enrolled in 4th or 5th grade.

"Camp Innovation is a week-long camp that allows students to be creative using technology in a variety of ways. Each camp will include robotics, programming and a lot of other fun activities. Camp Innovation serves students in grades 4th-9th."

"At Camp Innovation we want to expose students to a variety of innovative technologies and learning experiences, designed to:

Build foundational knowledge and skills for computer science readiness

Develop the thinking and problem-solving processes required for coding

Provide hands-on opportunities to develop coding skills

Participate in enrichment opportunities with technology that emphasizes communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity."

Corey Academy is scheduled for Week 1: June 5 - 8. Camp registration opens March 3rd.

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Parent resources

Ms. Young, our counselor, would like to share some information about a program that may be beneficial to our families. These two programs are "Help Me Grow North Texas" & "Help Me Thrive". These are for children up to age 18. Please see contact information below and flyer below.

844-NTX-KIDS

www.MHMRtarrant.org/Help-Me-Thrive

Please see the attached flyer, or go to the website listed above to learn more about these programs.

2023-2024 calendar

Please take a moment to look over the 2023-2024 Calendar. Please reference it as you make plans for the upcoming year (vacations, travel). Please remember that attendance is crucial for student success, and we highly encourage families to plan around student holidays/vacations.

Corey Cubs PTA

Join the Corey Academy PTA today! Visit https://www.joinpta.org to become a member.

Remember, PTA isn’t just for parents and teachers! Students, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, business leaders, community members, and other staff members all help enhance the experiences of our students! 💙

Please consider following the Corey Cubs PTA on the various social media platforms.

http://www.remind.com/join/coreypt

http://www.facebook.com/coreycubspta

http://www.instagram.com/coreycubspta