MIDWEEK MANTA NEWS

www.marcoislandacademy.org WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2020

Did you know that Georgetown offers summer programs for high school students? For

additional information, please visit: http://scs.georgetown.edu/departments/21/summer-programs-for-high-

school-students/format/college-prep.

HEADLINE NEWS! Mark Your Calendars Rays Round-Up Day 1: Monday, August 3 from 02:00pm -6:00pm.

Rays Round-Up Day 2: Tuesday, August 4 from 09:00am to 1:00pm.

Student Parking Spot Sales Senior Privilege 3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. –Seniors Only

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Underclassmen = first come, first served

Please note: schedules will be available for pick-up on our pavilion on the days and times listed above. Please know that in

order to pick-up your schedule, you must complete the 2020-2021 Emergency form, which is included in this Manta News!

*Face coverings MUST be worn to Rays Round-Up*

Tuesday, August 18, 2020: Tax-Neutral Referendum. Please see attached documentation.

Fall 2020 News Marco Island Academy will begin our 2020-2021 academic school year as planned on Wednesday, August 12th. Our campus

runs on a semester schedule and our students’ success is dependent on their instructional time within their classes. We have

attached the Marco Island Academy 2020-2021 Academic Calendar along with CCPS’ 2020-2021 Calendar for your reference.

Please adhere to our Marco Island Academy academic calendar.

Re-Opening Reminders Face Shields: Until COVID numbers drop, MIA is mandating face shields for every student. These shields cover the eyes, nose,

and mouth but also allow for expression to be seen and communicated. At Rays Round-Up, every student will receive his/her

face shield, but if the style and/or fit is not appealing, please feel free to purchase a choice selection.

Temperature checks in mentoring will be a daily routine, which are paired with temperature recording software, allowing us

to communicate with parents and Leadership instantaneously in the event that student’s temperature reads 100.4˚or higher.

Handwashing and hand sanitizing will be encouraged daily with reminders in both mentoring and instructional classes. Safety

signage will also be displayed throughout campus and classrooms.

Faculty News We would like to congratulate and celebrate the addition of Mrs. Dolores Cobos to our science department and Mrs. Lori

Howard to our mathematics department. We are so excited to welcome them to our family!

Check out our Counselor’s Corner! Also, please review the attachment for important information from Mr. Zumstein regarding updated information on

scholarship information for juniors and practice SAT information.

MIA Campus Construction Video & Message from Mrs. Jane Watt, Chair of the Board – NEW! We are inviting our MIA family and friends to be a part of the ongoing history of our campus through the addition of offering

engraved bricks as reminders of our campus through the addition of offering engraved bricks as reminders of our MIA

friendships that will be located near the entry of the new building.

Building a Stronger Foundation…Brick by Brick! All of the funds raised from the brick pavers will directly benefit the Capital Campaign.

I would like to invite you to watch our campus construction video showing MIA’s building progress over the last few weeks!

Please click on the provided link to learn how your purchases through AmazonSmile can help MIA; every little bit helps!

Mr. Ray is protected!

Schedule Distribution

Schedules will be handed out at our yearly Rays Round-Up event.

Rays Round-Up Day 1: Monday, August 3 from 2:00-6:00pm.

Rays Round-Up Day 2: Tuesday, August 4 from 9:00am-1:00pm.

*Schedules will be available for pick-up on our pavilion on the days and times listed above. Please

know that in order to pick-up your schedule you will need to complete the 2020-21 Emergency form,

which is attached to THIS Manta News.

*For the protection of both staff and students, face coverings MUST be worn to Rays Round-Up.

*Please note that if you are unable to stop by during Rays Round-Up, your schedule will be sent to

you ONLY after 1.) Our Rays Round-Up event has been completed and 2.) We have received your

Emergency form.

*Also, our new bus schedule will be available to families during Rays Round-Up.

Waves of Rays — Freshman/New Student Orientation

Please mark your calendars for Friday, August 7.

*To ensure the safety of all of our staff and students, we will be conducting this event in small

groups, so please be on the lookout for specific details to follow.

*Also, please note that face coverings MUST be worn to Freshman/New Student Orientation.

MIA Semester 1 begins on Wednesday, August 12!

Transportation

Bus Riders: The following safety protocols must be followed on the CCPS school bus:

-On the bus, students will be required to wear a face mask.

-Seats will be assigned, and when possible, family members should sit together.

-Hand sanitizer will be used when entering and exiting the bus.

Car Loopers: Parents should remain in vehicles for student drop-off and pick-up.

Early Student Check-Out:

Student Drivers will be dismissed early with a parent phone call. Students will check -out through

the main office.

Parents picking up students will use the video doorbell and meet his or her student(s) on pavilion.

Board Approved 2020- 2021 Academic School Calendar ~ July 28, 2020

July January M T W T F S* T* M T W T F S T 1** - New Year's Day [Paid Holiday] No

School for Teachers or Students 1 2 3 *S = Student Days = 179 days 1** 86 4 – Students Return from Winter Break

6 7 8 9 10 *T = Teacher Days = 196 days 4 5 6 7 8 36 91 15* - End of Quarter 2 (41 days)

13 14 15 16 17 11 12 13 14 15* 41 96 19 - Teacher Plan Day; Virtual Learning for Students

20 21 22 23 24 18** 19 20 21 22 4 101 18** - MLK Day [Paid Holiday] No 27 28 29 30 31 25 26 27= 28 29 9 106 School for Teachers or Students 27= Report Cards Published

August February

M T W T F S T M T W T F S T 13”- New Teacher Start Date 1 2 3 4 5 14 111 8 - 12 FTE Week

3 4 5 6 7 17^ - Teacher Start Date 8+ 9 10 11 12 19 116 15** - Presidents’ Day [Paid Holiday] No School for Teachers & Students

10 11 12 13” 14 31~ - Student Start Date (changed from original date of Aug. 12th) 15** 16+ 17 18 19 23 121 16+ Interim Period Ends

17^ 18 19 20 21 5 22= 23 24 25 26 28 126 22= Interims Published 24 25 26 27 28 10 25 – Early Dismissal

31~ 1 11

September March M T W T F S T 7** - Labor Day [Paid Holiday] No M T W T F S T 1 2 3 4 5 15 School for Teachers or Students 1 2 3 4 5 33 131

7** 8 9 10 11 9 20 8 9 10 11 12 38 136 26* - End of Quarter 3 (43 days)

14 15 16 17 18 14 25 18 - Teacher Professional Learning day; Virtual Learning for Students 15 16 17 18 19 38 136 15 - 19 -Spring Break

21 22 23 24 25 19 30 18 - No CCPS scheduled events after sundown 22 23 24 25 26* 43 141 29 - Teacher Plan Day; Virtual Learning

for Students

28 29+ 30 21 32 28 – No school for Teachers or Students 29 30 31 3 144 26 - No CCPS scheduled events after

sundown 29+ MS/HS Interim Period Ends

October April M T W T F S T M T W T F S T

1 2 23 34 5= MS/HS only Online Interim Published 1 2 4 145 2 – No School for Teachers or Students

5= 6 7 8 9 28 39 5 - 9 FTE Week 5 6= 7 8 9 9 150 6= Report Cards Published 12 13 14 15 16 33 44 29* - End of Quarter 1 (42 days) 12 13 14 15 16 14 155 19 20 21 22 23 38 49 29 – Early Dismissal 19 20 21 22 23 19 160 21 - Early Dismissal

26 27 28 29* 30 42 54 30 - Teacher Plan Day; Virtual Learning for Students 26 27 28 29 30+ 24 165 30+ MS/HS only Interim Period Ends

November May M T W T F S T M T W T F S T

2 3 4 5 6 6 59 9= Report Card Published 3 4 5 6= 7 29 170 6= MS/HS only Interim Published 9= 10 11 12 13 11 64 10 11 12 13 14 34 175

16 17 18 19 20 16 69 25-27 - No School for Teachers or Students Fall Break 17 18 19 20 21 39 180

23 24 25 26** 27 16 70 23-24 Hurricane Make- Up Days 24 25 26 27 28 44 185 28 - Early Dismissal - Graduation

30 17 71 26** - Thanksgiving [Paid Holiday] No School for Teachers or Students 31** 44 186 31** - Memorial Day [ Paid Holiday] No

School for Teachers or Students

December June M T W T F T M T W T F S T

1+ 2 3 4 21 75 1+ Interim Period Ends 1 2 3 4 48 190 11* - End of Quarter 4 (53 days); Last Student Day ; Early Dismissal

7= 8 9 10 11 26 80 7= Interims Published 7 8 9 10 11* 53 195 14 - Teacher Plan Day; Last Teacher Day

14 15 16 17 18 31 85 18- start of winter break 14 15 16 17 18 196 Report Cards Available Electronically 21 22 23 24 25 31 85 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 30 31 21- 31 Winter Break 28 29 30

MARCO ISLAND ACADEMY - 2020 – 2021 Student Parking

When: Tuesday, August 4th, 2020

Where: Marco Island Academy

Times: 3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. - Senior Privilege = Seniors Only

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Underclassmen = first come, first served

In order to be eligible to receive a parking permit, students will need to have the following with them:

1.) 2020 – 2021 Application for Private Automobile Use

2.) 2020 – 2021 Student Parking Agreement

3.) $100 non-refundable parking permit fee

4.) Valid Driver’s license

5.) Copy of vehicle registration

*Students who only possess a driving permit WILL NOT be issued a parking permit.

**The 2020 – 2021 Application for Private Automobile Use and 2020 – 2021 Student Parking Agreement must be

completed prior to arrival. Please note that the Student Parking Agreement must be signed by a parent and/or

guardian.

**Due to the construction of our new campus (yay!), there will be a limited amount of parking permits available for this school

year. **Once all parking permits are issued, a waiting list will be started.

While waiting in line, please follow all CDC recommendations and guidelines, including physical distancing.

Any questions? Please contact Mr. Ray at kray@marcoislandacademy.org.

2020 – 2021 Student Parking Agreement

1. All students who park on campus must purchase a student parking permit and must park in his or her assigned parking

spot. Any student who parks on campus without a permit or in any parking space other than the one he or she is

assigned, can receive a $50 fine. Continued violations may result in towing of a student’s vehicle at the owner’s expense.

All towing will be done by a commercial towing company. Marco Island Academy is not responsible for damage to

towed vehicles.

2. Students must display parking permits from the rear view mirror, facing outwards, so that they can easily be read.

3. Students may not return to their vehicle during the school day without the approval of an administrator.

4. Students must adhere to speed limits and safe driving behavior at all times. Our CAMPUS SPEED LIMIT IS 10 miles per

hour (MPH) at ALL TIMES. At the discretion of the school administrators, unsafe driving can result in revocation of

driving/parking privileges.

5. Students who illegally leave the school campus during the school day will be referred to the Dean of Students and

their vehicle will be subject to search by school administrators in view of the Safe Schools Officer. Possession of tobacco,

alcohol, firearms, or drugs in any vehicle on school campus will and can result in the revocation of parking privileges and

additional disciplinary action(s). *Administration reserves the right to search any vehicles parked on campus with

reasonable suspicion.

6. Students with chronic attendance are subject to revocation of parking privileges.

7. Students who leave school grounds without permission are subject to revocation of parking privileges.

8. Students are subject to all state and county traffic laws, including the report of traffic accidents and/or damage to

other vehicles that occur within the school parking lot.

9. It is illegal to pass a school bus that is loading or unloading.

10. Depending on the nature, severity, and/or frequency, any violation(s) can result in the permanent revocation of

parking privileges. Parking permit fees will not be refunded for revoked permits.

Administration reserves the right to use discretion with regard to all decisions related to student parking privileges.

Parent’s Name (printed): ___________________________________________________________________________

Parent’s Signature: ___________________________________________________________ Date: ________________

Student’s Name (printed): __________________________________________________________________________

Student’s Signature: __________________________________________________________ Date: ________________

Revised 7/2020

Date: Car Pool Member: Yes No Number of Vehicles in

License Tag # (State) (Number) List below the other vehicles in the car pool:

Student’s Name: License Tag # (State) (Number)

Birthdate: Grade Level: License Tag # (State) (Number)

Home Telephone Number: License Tag # (State) (Number)

Cell Phone Number: License Tag # (State) (Number)

Home Address:

Emergency Contact:

Name: Number: Name: Number:

Make of Automobile: Model & Year: Color:

Name of Legal Owner:

Student’s Regular Dismissal Time:

Names of Regular Passengers (if any):

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

School Permit # Parking Space # Paid by: Date: Amount:

2020 - 2021 Application for use of Private Automobile

I hereby apply for the privilege of driving an automobile to school for the following reasons:

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

If this application is approved, I understand that I am subject to all CCPS and MIA rules involving the use of

automobiles. I understand that any violation on my part will/can result in my parking privileges being revoked. It

is further understood that neither MIA nor CCPS shall be held responsible for damages incurred while on the

school grounds.

This permit is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Student Name:______________________________________________________ Signature:________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature: ________________________________________ Date:_____________________________________________

Revised 7/2020

Counselor’s Corner Wednesday, July 29, 2020 College Board News Update on an At-Home SAT Option The College Board will pause on offering an at-home SAT this year because taking it would require three hours of uninterrupted, video-quality internet for each student, which can’t be guaranteed for all. We'll continue to develop remote proctoring capabilities to make an at-home SAT possible in the future.

In-Person SAT Registration For students, the uncertainty stemming from the virus has also created a heightened anxiety around their fall applications. On May 28, we opened SAT registration for students who were most in need of a testing opportunity—students in the high school classes of 2020 or 2021 who don’t yet have an SAT score. There was a flood of demand for testing opportunities that caused interruptions and delays in our registration system. We regret any stress that caused you or the students you serve. Since Friday, registration has flowed smoothly.

Registration is now open to all students. This year, many centers will have fewer seats because of social distancing guidelines and may encounter unexpected closures.

The College Board continues to do all it can to expand availability of the SAT at in-person test centers. We're providing additional SAT administrations every month, beginning in August. Today, we also announced there will be an exam date in January 2021 if there's demand for it. While we can't directly control capacity and test center availability, we're working with local high schools, colleges, and other sites to increase seating capacity in areas where August and September registration is filling up.

Current SAT Capacity In many states and districts, there are still ample seats available for students who haven’t yet registered. However, there’s higher demand for the August administration, and importantly, in certain areas, August and September already are full or nearing capacity.

• Overall, in August, less than 25% of capacity is filled; in September, less than 10% of capacity is filled; in October, about 5% of capacity is filled.

• Certain states have lower capacity, for August in particular, including Massachusetts (at 75% capacity), Rhode Island (at 60% capacity), Washington state (at 59% capacity), and New Jersey (at 58% capacity).

It's the unfortunate reality that students in the densely populated areas hardest hit by covid-19 will face the greatest challenge in finding open seats because of scarce test centers. Therefore, the College Board is asking member colleges to provide flexibility to students in three ways:

• Accept scores as late as possible in their process, especially extending the score deadlines for early action and early decision to take some pressure off and give students more time to test and send their scores.

• Equally consider students for admission who are unable to take the exam due to COVID-19 as those who submitted scores. (The College Board will keep colleges up to date on testing availability.)

• Recognize that students who do submit scores may not have been able to take the test more than once (e.g., taking into account that students who tested as high school juniors but who couldn’t test as seniors would've likely achieved score gains). We know that this year colleges understand the importance of paying especially close attention to the context in which all students live and learn as they make admissions decisions. Thank you more than ever for your partnership in these challenging times. Juniors - Scholarship Opportunities NOW! College Board Practice for the SAT and Build Your List Scholarships When it comes to college, it’s never too early to explore, research, and dream. And you’re not alone: We’re here to help guide you through that journey. Students in the class of 2021 who build a college list with six or more colleges on our college planning site, BigFuture™, can earn a chance at a $500 scholarship.

Counselor’s Corner Wednesday, July 29, 2020 How to Qualify

Sign in to your College Board account and build a college list on BigFuture™ with at least six colleges to earn one entry in

the monthly drawing.

As you research, update your list of six or more colleges in later months to earn another entry.

Get Started

1. Search for colleges on BigFuture™ and save them to your list. Make sure you’re signed in to your College Board account to save your list.

2. Add at least six schools to your list.

Tips for Building Your List

What is a college list? A college list is a list of colleges and universities that could be a good fit for you. The list can include schools close to home or in other cities and states.

How to build a strong list? Consider colleges that match your interests, goals, and what’s important to you. You can use average GPA and test scores, potential majors, and other factors to help you narrow it down.

How to earn entries? Earn an entry by adding at least six colleges to your college list on BigFuture™. Update your college list in later months to enter again. Make sure to have at least six colleges on your list. Increase Your Chances Update your list in later months as you explore schools that could be a good fit for you. If you edit your list and it still has six or more colleges, you'll earn another entry during that month. Drawing Notifications On the drawing dates, 100 students will be randomly selected on the drawing dates to receive a $500 scholarship. 50 of those scholarships will go to students whose families earn less than $60,000 per year. We’ll notify qualified students by email to sign in and go to their My Achievements page to see the results. Practice for the SAT Scholarship A little practice goes a long way. With Official SAT Practice, focus on exactly what you need to work on most as you prepare for the SAT. Students in the class of 2021 who use free Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy® can earn a chance at a $1,000 scholarship.

How to Qualify

Practice for six hours on Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy® to qualify and earn one entry in the monthly drawing.

Earn an entry for each additional hour you practice, up to a total of 20 hours.

Get Started

1. Join College Board Opportunity Scholarships program. 2. Sign in to your College Board and Khan Academy® accounts. 3. Link your College Board and Khan Academy® accounts. 4. Start practicing for the SAT using Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy®. 5. Practice for six or more hours.

Counselor’s Corner Wednesday, July 29, 2020 Practice Scholarship Tips

What is Official SAT Practice?

College Board and Khan Academy® partnered together to offer a FREE and personalized Official SAT Practice program to

help you improve your SAT scores. There are thousands of practice questions, video lessons, practice tests, and more.

How do you link your accounts?

Create a Khan Academy® account on satpractice.org and link your College Board and Khan Academy® accounts. Next,

click the prompt to agree to send your scores from the College Board to Khan Academy® to successfully link your

accounts. Watch this video for guidance. You must link your accounts for your practice hours to count toward the $1,000 Practice scholarship. How can you earn entries?

Spend six hours on Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy® practicing for the SAT to earn your first entry. Earn one entry

for each additional hour you practice, up to a total of 20 hours.

Increase Your Chances

Increase your chances of winning by practicing more hours. Earn your first entry by practicing six hours, then earn an

extra entry for each additional hour of practice, up to 20 hours.

Each month, 150 students will be randomly selected on the drawing dates to receive a $1,000 scholarship. 75 of those scholarships will go to students whose families earn less than $60,000 per year.

We’ll notify qualified students by email to check their results on the My Achievements page.

Allow Tax-Neutral Flexible Funding for Collier County Public Schools

For a period of up to four years beginning July 2021, shall the Collier County Public

Schools enact tax-neutral flexible funding to (a) reduce ad valorem taxes up to .35 mills for

capital funding; (b) add ad valorem taxes up to .35 mills for operating expenses; (c) provide

charter schools with their proportionate share, as required by law; and (d) maintain high quality

staff and programs; all without increasing taxes.

Yes_______ No_______

SPANISH

Permitir financiación flexible y neutral en cuanto a impuestos, para las Escuelas Públicas

del Condado de Collier

Por un periodo de hasta cuatro años, a partir de julio del 2021, las Escuelas Públicas del

Condado de Collier establecerán una financiación flexible con neutralidad fiscal para (a) reducir

los impuestos según el ad valorem hasta .35 de un centavo para la financiación de capital de

riesgo; (b) añadir impuestos ad valorem hasta .35 de un centavo para los gastos operativos; (c)

proveerle a las escuelas autónomas subvencionadas (chárter) con cuotas proporcionales, como es

requerido por la ley; y (d) mantener personal y programas de alta calidad; todo sin aumentar los

impuestos.

Sí_______ No_______