Head of School Letter
March 20, 2014 Dear CLA Families, I thought I would catch up with you while you are at school for student-led conferences. During your conferences you will learn about the strides your scholar is making in the classroom and some exciting curriculum-specific projects and fieldwork. You will also hear how we are…
Ohio Achievement Assessment Letter
Dear Parents and Families: Our countdown to the Ohio Achievement Assessments (OAA) has begun! The importance of these assessments is paramount. The results of these assessments allow the State to monitor the academic performance of our students. We also use the results to determine the appropriate academic grade level placement for our scholars. Our school-wide…
March CLA2HS Newsletter
March 5th , 2014 Dear CLA Students, Parents, Guardians and Families, Please read the following updates and reminders regarding applications and upcoming events. Remember to notify us as soon as you and your scholar hear from schools and if you receive a letter please send in a copy of the letter (acceptance or denial). If…
7th Grade Spring CLA2HS Letter
March 5th, 2014 Dear CLA Parents, Guardians and Families, I hope that your student has had a great start to their spring semester and are eagerly preparing themselves for the OAA! This letter is intended to provide you with information about the high school placement process at CLA. As many of you know, seventh grade…
Raising the Bar: Breakthrough Advocates for High-Quality Charter Schools in DC
Breakthrough Schools was invited to visit Congress and speak on behalf of our community regarding the innovative, effective, collaborative educational work happening in Cleveland, Ohio. At this session, entitled “Raising The Bar: The Role of Charter Schools in K-12 Education,” our CEO Alan Rosskamm spoke along with the following national education leaders: Ms. Deborah McGriff, President…
New Lakeshore Intergenerational School to open in Collinwood!
We are thrilled to announce our new Lakeshore Intergenerational School will be opening in the Collinwood neighborhood of Cleveland next year. Read more about the news in Cleveland.com’s story: Two new charter schools win the backing of the Cleveland school district. Along with our new Lakeshore Intergenerational School, CMSD has awarded preliminary approval for sponsorship to a…
Valentines Day Dance
Dear CLA Families, This Friday, Feburary 7th, we will have our next school dance. The seventh grade student council is taking the lead to orgnaize and host the dance. Just a reminder about a few specifics for the dance: When: Febuary 7th, 2014-2:30-4:30 Where: CLA Gymnasium Who: Any CLA student who has not recieved…
KALAHARI TRIP
Dear CLA Families, Mark your calendar to take a break!! On Thursday March 20, 2014 come out and support your school while having fun! Get away without going too far from home to America’s Largest indoor waterpark and enjoy a special rate for families and friends! Rooms are only $129 and feature 2 Queen…
BLACK HISTORY CALENDAR
February 2014: Celebrating Black History Month (Speaker Series Events in RED… families are invited… specific details to come right before each event!) Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3Spirit Week – College Shirt Day 4Spirit Week – Camouflage Day 5Spirit Week – Pajama Pant Day Eighth…
Principal Letter
Tuesday, February 4, 2014 Dear CLA Families, The 2013-2014 school year is flying by! As we enter February, we have a lot of exciting items to celebrate both academically and culturally. Students worked incredibly hard to plan and implement Spirit Week, the Valentine’s Day Dance, and an upcoming CLA Winter Olympics. However, more…