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VIRTUAL AWARDS CEREMONY

On Thursday, April 22, at 11:15 am we will have a special zoom presentation to announce student awards for this year. Students will tune in at school, and parents can tune in from home. We will send awards home with students that day.

A Zoom link will be sent out next week

Just a reminder that on Friday, April 23, there will be no school for students.

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 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!

Apologies! The link we sent out last week is not functioning properly and our partners at the Redbirds are working on it. A new and functional link is coming soon!

Please invite neighbors, family and friends! Everyone is welcome!

Attention all High School Students! BIG NEWS! The Concord Academy Prom is ON! - pandemic style of course.

The students voted on a theme and it is
Roaring Twenties / The Great Gatsby

It will be a daytime event at school and will follow all safety protocols. Students can wear their prom attire to school that day, treat it as a casual day, or wear their uniform.

Friday, April 16, 2-3 p.m.

Webcast: Social Security Disability Benefits and Youth

Wednesday, April 21^st, 2021
3:00-3:45 PM CST

This webcast, hosted by Transition Tennessee, will cover the most important benefit issues for transition aged youth. The audience will learn about the different types of Social Security disability benefits, and how those benefits are affected by work activity. Attendees will leave with a general understanding of how benefits may be impacted when entering the workforce.

Save Your Seat Here

School Safety Updates

Community cases have been climbing slightly again over the last couple of weeks. Many of these new cases are Covid variants that are much more contagious. Let's continue to stay vigilant and follow all protocols through the end of this school year!

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

NEW! PCR Tests now 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.

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.

NO PHONE ZONE!

School Cell Phone Policy

Student cell phones, smart watches, fitness trackers, and other electronic devices are not allowed on campus. Exceptions can be made on an individual basis if there is a need (medical monitoring, student drives/walks to school, etc.). Please contact Mrs. Spencer to discuss special arrangements.

Students found with an unauthorized device on campus will receive a detention.

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 draft 2021-22 School Calendar is available here

UPCOMING EVENTS

The Concord Academic Calendar is available at this link.

Friday, April 16

HIGH SCHOOL PROM
2-3 p.m.

Friday, April 16

Theme Day: Purple and Gold

April 19-22

Administrative Professionals Week

Thursday, April 22

Virtual Awards Ceremony
11:15 a.m. via Zoom

Friday, April 23

No School
Teacher Professional Development

April 29

Senior Mock Interviews

Friday, April 30

Early Dismissal at 11:30 a.m.

May 3 - 7

Teacher Appreciation Week

May 20

Concord night at the Redbirds

Experience the Difference!

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