Smithson Craighead Academy

Please join us for Science Night and our Annual Title I Meeting on November 16, 2023 at 5:30 PM. There will be food and fun family oriented activities for all. See you then! Smithson Craighead Academy 730 Neelys Bend Rd, Madison, TN 37115 5:30pm

Good evening Parents! There have been a couple of incidents in the last few days involving a suspicious white GMC vehicle at bus stops in the morning. A person within the vehicle has spoken to children at the bus stops and fled when the bus was arriving. Parents, please take the opportunity to remind your child about the appropriate ways to protect themselves from strangers intending to do harm and the importance of not talking to strangers, especially at the bus stop. Encourage them to follow these guidelines. 1) Avoid Strangers: Emphasize that they should not engage in conversation with people they don’t know, especially when waiting at the bus stop. Explain that it’s important to stay cautious and not respond to strangers trying to start a conversation 2) Report Any Suspicious Activity: Let your child know that if they ever encounter strangers who make them uncomfortable, or if someone offers them a ride, they should immediately report this to you, their teacher, or another trusted adult. In this case you should notify Metro Nashville Police. 3) Accompanying to the Bus Stop: If possible, try to have an adult accompany your child to the bus stop or arrange for them to wait with other children and a responsible adult. There is safety in numbers, and adults can help ensure their well-being 4) Emergency Contact: Make sure your child knows how to reach you or another trusted adult in case they need help or feel unsafe at the bus stop. Having an open and honest conversation with your child about these safety measures is vital to ensure their well-being when they are not in oyur immediate supervision. It’s important to empower them with the knowledge and confidence to protect themselves and seek help if necessary. Here are some links you may find helpful regarding ‘stranger danger’ and communicating with students. http://archive.ncpc.org/topics/violent-crime-and-personal-safety/strangers.html https://www.scholastic.com/parents/family-life/social-emotional-learning/social-skills-for-kids/talking-about-stranger-safety.html If you see or suspect anything inappropriate, please contact MNPD immediately. Thanks! SCA Administration

2023-2024 SCA Annual Title I Meeting November 16, 2023 @ 5:30PM School GYM 730 Neelys Bend Rd Please join us for our annual Title I meeting. Families will learn about our Title I, how to get involved, SIP, family engagement policy, & more! We look forward to seeing you there!

Parent / Teacher Conferences Friday, October 27, 2023 (Students do not report) Please contact your child's teacher for your scheduled time. We look forward to speaking with you soon!

Happy Tuesday! Report Cards go live today in the parent portal for the first grading period. We will not be issuing traditional printed report cards. However, you are able to check your child’s grades through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. In fact, you can use this platform at any time to get an up-to-date report of your child’s academic progress and attendance. Please click on the link below to access the parent portal. https://campus.mnps.org/campus/portal/parents/nashville.jsp If you do not have access to your child's account, student number, activation key, or need to rest your account, simply email us at info@scanashville.org and someone will be happy to assist you. If you forgot your password, click the forgot password so you can reset it or call the MNPS help desk at (615) 269-5956. Thanks! SCA Admin

Join us this Friday, Oct. 27th for our SCA Movie NIght / Trunk-or-Treat festivities!

Trunk-or-Treat will begin at 6:00pm on Friday, Oct. 27. We will be watching "The Nightmare before Christmas" immediately following. Pizza, Chips and drinks will be sold during the movie. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

Good morning, This morning Smithson Craighead Academy initiated a lockdown. Metropolitan Nashville Police Department has cleared our campus and lockdown has been lifted. This lockdown was initiated because of neighbor activity within the radius of our school. At no time was your child in any danger. Your child's safety is of the utmost importance. Our scholars and staff did an amazing job and understood the seriousness of the situation. We greatly appreciate your support and patience during this time. Go Eagles! SCA Administration

Good morning parents, SCA has been placed on lockdown under the advisement of Metro Nashville PD due to activity in the area. No one will be allowed to come on or off the campus until this situation is resolved. All students are safe and inside the buildings. We will let you know when the lockdown is released. Thanks

Dear Parents: Today SCA completed our monthly required fire drill at 9:01am. We also conducted a tornado drill. Majority of our Eagle Scholars did a fantastic job and responded well. However, we ask that you please continue to talk with your scholars concerning the importance of listening and always being attentive. They should take each drill seriously as this keeps us prepared in case of a real occurrence. Thanks for your support! SCA Admin

Parent / Teacher Conference day (Students do not report)

SCA School Reminders: There is NO school today, Oct 6th. It is a professional development day for staff only. Fall Break will be next week, Oct 9-13th. Be safe and we will see you all on the 16th. Thanks! Enjoy the break!

SCA Fall Pictures will be taken on October 3rd and 4th. Please be on time as the photographer will start taking pictures at 8am each day. Pre-K, Kinder, and 1st grade will take pictures on October 3rd. 2nd-5th grade will take pictures on October 4th. Students are expected to wear their School Uniform for Fall Pictures. Also, please return all FALL FUNDRAISER packets tomorrow, October 2nd. Thanks!

Fall Fundraiser Reminder: This is the last weekend to collect orders. All orders and funds are due October 2, 2023! Proceeds from the sales will be used for: Student Incentives. Last day to turn in orders... Monday, October 2, 2023 For online orders please visit: https://pleasehelpmyschool.com/SCA Thanks!

Ensworth employees and friends event, Tuesday, October 24 at 5 PM.

Reminder: SCA's Fall Concert is Saturday, September 23rd @ 11am. Students need to be dropped off @ 10:30am. Doors will open for parents at 10:50am. Fall Festival activities will begin immediately following the Fall Concert! Thanks!

Dear Parents: Today SCA completed our monthly required fire drill at 9:55am. Our Eagle scholars did a wonderful job and responded well. Please continue to talk with your scholars concerning the importance of listening and always being attentive. Thanks for your support!

Reminder: Donations of candy, 2 liter drinks, and store bought baked goods are needed for Fall Festival this Saturday! Thanks for all you do to support SCA!

Please excuse the typo in the previous flyer. Thanks for your understanding!

”Colors” SCA Fall Concert 2023 Hello SCA Parents! I am pleased to invite you to our Fall Concert on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 11:00am. This year's theme is “Colors”. Each grade level will perform. Scholars are asked to arrive at the school at 10:30am. Below is what each grade level will need to wear for their performance. If you have any questions please feel free to email me at leah.white@scanashville.org or you may send me a Dojo. Your scholars have been working very hard and I look forward to seeing you. Thank you for your continued support of the music program at SCA. Concert Attire Kindergarten and First Grade: blue jean bottoms and any colored shirt/top (tye-dye or rainbow shirts are welcomed) Second Grade: blue jean bottoms and a yellow shirt/top Third Grade: blue jean bottoms and black or white shirt/top Fourth and Fifth Grade: blue jean bottoms and any colored shirt/top (tye-dye or rainbow shirts are welcomed) Much Heart, Leah White, M.Ed Music Teacher Smithson Craighead Academy leah.white@scanashville.org _______________________________________________________________ "Colores" Concierto de Otoño de SCA 2023 ¡Hola Padres de SCA! Me complace invitarlos a nuestro Concierto de Otoño el Sábado 23 de Septiembre del 2023 a las 11:00 a. m. El tema de este año será “Colores”. Cada grado participara. Se solicita a los estudiantes que lleguen a la escuela a las 10:30 am. A continuación se muestra lo que cada nivel de grado deberá usar para la función. Si tiene alguna pregunta, no dude en enviarme un correo electrónico a leah.white@scanashville.org o puedes enviarme un Dojo. Sus alumnos han estado trabajando muy duro y espero verlos. Gracias por su continuo apoyo al programa de música de SCA. Vestimenta de Concierto Kinder y Primer Grado: pantalones de mezclilla azul y camisa / top de cualquier color (se aceptan camisetas teñidas o de arcoíris) Segundo Grado: pantalones de mezclilla azul y una camisa / top amarilla. Tercer Grado: pantalón de mezclilla azul y camisa / top blanca o negra. Cuarto y Quinto Grado: pantalones de mezclilla azul y camisa/top de cualquier color (se aceptan camisetas teñidas o de arcoíris) Mucho Corazon, Leah White, M.Ed Profesora de Música Academia Smithson Craighead leah.white@scanashville.org