July 2024 | Issue VI

An American Classical Education

YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS!

As a charter school, Ivy Classical Academy relies on the generosity of individuals, families, and community partners to enhance our programs and provide the highest quality education for our students. Your donation directly impacts academic excellence, student development, facility improvement, and teacher support.

Our full uniform guide and a link to purchase uniform items is available on our website. Plaid jumper and skirt options will be made available later in the fall. Please remember that French Toast is the sole uniform provider for Ivy Classical Academy!

Looking for a great middle school? All 5th graders at Ivy Classical Academy will automatically be enrolled in Ivy Classical's middle and high schools. Don't wait! Middle and high school space at Ivy Classical will be extremely limited and we cannot guarantee placement after this school year. This may be your last chance to enroll your child at Ivy Classical Academy for middle and high school!

We still have just a few seats available. Encourage the parents of your children's friends to enroll their child at Ivy Classical for the 2024-2025 school year. All remaining seats will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so don't delay!

Student supply lists for Kindergarten through 5th grade are available on our website. They are easy to download and print.

We need parent volunteers! Our Parent Service Organization (PSO) supports the mission of Ivy Classical Academy through volunteering, fundraising, and other supportive activities. Membership in the PSO is open to the parents, grandparents, and guardians of any student currently enrolled at Ivy Classical Academy. All parents, grandparents, and guardians, are encouraged to sign up and participate in our weekly PSO meetings and other PSO activities. The annual membership fee is $10.

Our teachers, school counselor, and leadership team traveled to Hillsdale College in Michigan for nearly two weeks of training on topics like effective pedagogy and classroom management, school culture, Singapore Math, the philosophy of classical education, composition and grammar instruction, and the science of reading. In addition to the training, they had the opportunity to meet with and learn from hundreds of faculty members from classical schools across the country.

The official groundbreaking ceremony for our new facility at High Point Town Center took place on June 11. Speakers and attendees included members of our governing board, leadership team, and faculty and staff as well as local and state representatives and leaders from our community.

While our teachers attended training at Hillsdale College, renovations on our facility continued at a brisk pace. Classroom walls are going up and we are excited to open our classroom doors to our first students on August 7!

August 1 | Parent Service Organization (PSO) Kickoff Meeting

When: 6:00 p.m.

Where: Ivy Classical Academy Cafeteria



If you have not already joined the Parent Service Organization (PSO), you are encouraged to do so here. At the PSO Kickoff Meeting, Dr. Withun will give an overview of the PSO's mission, the function of the PSO, and PSO priorities for the coming school year.

August 2 | Kindergarten Play Date and Orientation

When: 10:00 a.m.

Where: Ivy Classical Academy Kindergarten Classrooms



Kindergarteners will have the opportunity to meet their new teachers and classmates!

August 5 | 1st & 2nd Grade Orientation and Open House

When: 6:00 p.m.

Where: Ivy Classical Academy 1st and 2nd Grade Classrooms



1st and 2nd grade students will have the opportunity to meet their new teachers and classmates!

August 6 | 3rd-5th Grade Orientation and Open House

When: 6:00 p.m.

Where: Ivy Classical Academy 3rd-5th Grade Classrooms



3rd through 5th grade students will have the opportunity to meet their new teachers and classmates!

August 7 | First Day for Students

We encourage you to explore our curriculum maps on the Ivy Classical website. They provide detailed insights into the exciting topics and subjects your children will engage with throughout the academic year.

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Location: Prattville, AL