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VIRTUAL AWARDS CEREMONY

Thanks to everyone who attended this morning! 



In case you missed it here's the link to view the presentation

Click here to view the slideshow

We're going to the birds! 

(the Redbirds that is)

 

THURSDAY, MAY 20
6:45 p.m.


Join your Concord Academy family at Autozone Park to watch the Redbirds play Louisville. Purchase your tickets through this link and you'll get your admission, popcorn, soda, and a hat...AND Concord Academy will receive a portion of the ticket sales! It's a WIN-WIN! 

Use this link to purchase your tickets

Please share the link with neighbors, family and friends! Everyone is welcome! 
 

Senior Events and Important Dates

Senior Mock Interviews - April 29
Senior Exams - May 3-7
Graduation Practice - May 10-12, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Senior Ceremony - May 11, 11:30 a.m., Mullins Sanctuary
Graduation Parade - May 12, 6:00 p.m., School Parking Lot 

Commencement Ceremony - May 13, 6 p.m. (invitation only)

School Safety Updates


The 7-day average of new Covid cases is currently around 150 a day, an increase over early April, when the rate was around 100 a day. We remain vigilant in all protocols to maintain a safe environment at school, and appreciate the continued cooperation of our students and families. Beginning today, we are going back to the previous dismissal protocol where students are called down individually when their rides arrive. Thank you for your patience and understanding. 

Please continue to monitor your student for symptoms each day before coming to school, and keep them at home if they or anyone in your household is sick with any symptom that could be Covid-related. 


If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Cece Palazola, Executive Director, at cpalazola@concord-academy.org or 901-682-3115.
 
We are committed to evidence-based action. 

We are committed to the health and safety of our students and families.

We are committed to transparency.

COVID Testing

PCR Tests available - free Everlywell PCR test kits are available for home testing. These are more accurate than the rapid tests but take a few days to get results. Please reach out to Mrs. Palazola if you need a test. We have plenty to share with our Concord family.

Rapid Tests - We are pleased to offer free rapid COVID testing for staff and students at Concord with support from the TN Department of Health. Please see the
COVID-19 Testing FAQ document here for more information. Contact Mrs. Palazola with any questions or to schedule testing at cpalazola@concord-academy.org or 901-682-3115.

COVID INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

Everyone age 16 and up can now be vaccinated in Shelby County. Let us know if your student has received both doses of the vaccine. They will not have to quarantine if exposed and remain asymptomatic. See the vaccine links below. 

Current Shelby Co Health Directive

Vaccine Finder - search available vaccines by your location 

Vaccine info and sign up - City of Memphis

Shelby County Health Department 

Tennessee Department of Health

Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 

School Community COVID data: 

Faculty, Staff, and Students currently in Isolation*

0

Faculty, Staff, and Students currently in Quarantine*

0

Confirmed Active Positive COVID Cases

0

Cumulative Positive COVID Cases

2

* Isolation = individual is symptomatic or has a positive test result; Quarantine = individual is self-quarantined due to possible exposure or has been determined by SCHD to be a close contact of an infected person. 
IMPORTANT: Please contact the school immediately if you know or suspect that your child has Covid-19 symptoms, has tested positive, or has been in close contact someone with symptoms or a positive test result. 

Worried about your child's financial future? 

Attend this informative financial planning seminar for parents

April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2021 (all Thursdays)
10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Central Time


VistaPoints Special Needs Trust is presenting a 4-week financial planning series for parents via Zoom. We're excited to partner with them, and Concord will be featured in the April 15 session.

Sign up and get more information here

FACTS LMS How To Guide

Please refer to this tutorial for instructions on how to access and use our LMS. Thanks to Mrs. Bowman for creating this How To Guide for us! 

Shop and Support Concord! 

 

Amazon Smile 

Support Concord Academy on Amazon Smile and an automatic donation will come to the school.

Shopping Online:
Be sure to select Concord Academy and start at smile.amazon.com each time you make a purchase.

Shopping with the Amazon App: Open the app and find ’Settings’ in the main menu (☰). Tap on ‘AmazonSmile’ and follow the on-screen instructions to turn on AmazonSmile on your phone.


There are lots of other effortless ways to support Concord. Here are some “set it and forget it” programs that let you easily contribute.   

  • Kroger Community Rewards - link your Kroger card to support Concord each time you buy groceries.  

  • No need to clip your Box Tops for Education anymore! Get the Box Tops app and set it up for Concord Academy Memphis, TN. Then simply scan your receipts each time you purchase an eligible item.  

  • Make a recurring donation to Concord weekly, monthly, quarterly, or yearly in any amount.  

  • If your employer participates in United Way contributions, consider designating Concord Academy as your nonprofit of choice. You may need our EIN number (58-1514410) when enrolling.  

Want to save $500 on tuition? 

Did you know that current Concord families get a $500 tuition credit if they refer a new student who enrolls? When you refer someone to Concord be sure to tell them to mention your family’s name as their referral source. Contact Cece Palazola at 901-682-3115 or cpalazola@concord-academy.org for more info.

A 2021-22 School Calendar is available here

UPCOMING EVENTS  

The Concord Academic Calendar is available at this link.  

Friday, April 23
 
No School
Teacher Professional Development
April 29
Senior Mock Interviews
April 30
Theme Friday: TBA 
Friday, April 30
Early Dismissal at 11:30 a.m. 
May 3 - 7 
Teacher Appreciation Week
May 20 
Concord night at the Redbirds
May 24 - 26
Final Exams (early dismissal)
Wednesday, May 26
Last day of school
 
Experience the Difference!

 

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