February Newsletter

2450 Prospect Avenue Cleveland, OH 44115 216.812.0244

FEBRUARY 2024

HABARI GANI...

www.wingsacademies.org

WHAT’S THE NEWS?!

CALENDAR 2.16.24 Professional Compensatory Day School Closed 2.19.24 President's Day Observance School Closed

LOOKING AHEAD 3.1.24

BLACK HISTORY MONTH Students will be working on projects via various artistic platforms ie , pottery, drawing , painting etc..students final projects will be showcased at our African American art museum on 3/1/24.

LearningOhio

African American Art Museum School Wide Project

Learning Aid Ohio provides students learning on IEPs and 504 Plans funding for in-person, supplemental learning support.

3.25.24 - 4.2.24

Our goal is to connect families with Learning Providers to help students stay on track toward their academic goals, specific to their individual needs, and based on the curriculum their traditional teachers set.

Spring Recess & Easter Observance School Closed

Visit the LearningOhio website for more information.

PG 01 | 05

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HABARI GANI...

FEBRUARY 2024 WHAT’S THE NEWS?!

POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL SUPPORTS AND INTERVENTIONS (PBIS)

FEBRUARY FOCUS: SELF EXPRESSION THROUGH ART WHAT IS PBIS? - POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an approach to supporting students to be successful in school. PBIS supports all students through intervention with a multi-tiered system ranging from a school-wide system (Tier 1) to a system for developing individualized plans for specific students (Tier 2-3). The school utilizing an on-line rewards system i.e. PBIS Rewards to award “Soar Bucks” i.e. points to students and staff for positively demonstrating the areas of the program as noted below. These accumulated points may be used to make purchases at the SOAR store and to meet eligibility requirements for specific events as applicable during the 2023-2024 school year.

AT WINGS ACADEMY, OUR CHILDREN SOAR WHEN THEY ARE...

SAFE: WALKING IN HALLWAYS, HANDS AND FEET TO SELF, CALM BODY. OUTSTANDING: READY, RECEPTIVE TO NEW AND DIFFERENT IDEAS, USE APPROPRIATE LANGUAGE ACTIVE: OFFER HELP, REACH OUT TO THOSE IN NEED, BE FRIENDLY RESPONSIBLE: ARRIVE ON TIME, ASK FOR HELP, RAISE YOUR HAND, RETURN PROMPTLY TO CLASS

PG 02| 05

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HABARI GANI...

FEBRUARY 2024 WHAT’S THE NEWS?!

SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING STANDARDS (SEL)

FEBRUARY FOCUS: SELF EXPRESSION THROUGH ART

The arts can promote social-emotional learning (SEL) in students in various ways, including: 1. Self-expression: The arts provide students with a medium to express their emotions and thoughts, helping them develop a sense of self-awareness and self-esteem.

2. Empathy: Engaging in the arts can help students understand and appreciate different perspectives and experiences, promoting compassion and understanding of others.

3. Communication: The arts can help students develop practical communication skills, both verbally and non-verbally, by learning how to express themselves and interpret the expressions of others.

4. Collaboration: Many art forms, such as theater and music, require students to collaborate to create something, helping students learn the value of teamwork and cooperation.

5. Conflict resolution: The arts often require students to solve problems and resolve conflicts creatively and collaboratively, which can help them develop strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.

6. Self-regulation: Engaging in the arts can help students learn to regulate their emotions, behavior, and attention, which can help them in their academic and personal lives.

7. Cultural understanding: The arts often draw upon different cultural traditions, which can help students learn about and appreciate different cultures, fostering mutual understanding and respect.

8. Self-reflection: The arts provide ample opportunities for students to reflect on their thoughts, feelings, and experiences, leading to a deeper understanding of themselves and others.

For more information see Ohio’s Social and Emotion Standards PG 03 | 05

2450 Prospect Avenue Cleveland, OH 44115 216.812.0244 www.wingsacademies.org

HABARI GANI...

FEBRUARY 2024 WHAT’S THE NEWS?!

SPOTLIGHTS & HIGHLIGHTS MS Model UN at John Carrol | MS Mummy Exhibit at Playhouse Square

PG 04 | 05

2450 Prospect Avenue Cleveland, OH 44115 216.812.0244 www.wingsacademies.org

FEBRUARY 2024

HABARI GANI...

WHAT’S THE NEWS?!

SPOTLIGHTS & HIGHLIGHTS MS Model UN at John Carrol | MS Mummy Exhibit at Playhouse Square

MAP Testing Schedule: Grades

NWEA MAP

Date

Grades

NWEA MAP

Date

3/4

Reading

2/5/24

7

Reading

2/12/24

5/6

Reading

2/6/24

8

Science

2/12/24

3/4

Math

2/7/24

8

Reading

2/13/24

5/6

Math

2/8/24

7

Math

2/14/24

5

Science

2/9/24

8

Math

2/15/24

PG 05 | 05