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2026-2027 School Calendar
2026-2027 School Calendar
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April 13 Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  April 13th, 2026 6:30 pm Murdoch Hall, Room 145 Materials found here  March 16th, 2026 meeting minutes 2026-2027 Academic year calendar Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order Katharine Hinkle (Chair) 1 Request for Public Comment  …
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2025 School Report Card
March 13, 2026 Dear IACS Families: Every year, each public school and school district in Massachusetts receives a report card. Just as your child’s report card shows how they are doing in different subjects, the school’s report card is designed …
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March 16 Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  March 16th, 2026 6:30 pm Murdoch Hall, Room 145 Materials found here  January meeting minutes February meeting minutes Head of School Executive Limitation Monitoring Reports 2.3 Financial Planning/Budgeting 2.4 Financial Condition and Activities 2.6 Asset …
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Mar 2 Board Nominations Committee Meeting (Original Feb 23)
Monday, February 23rd, 6:00-6:30 pm Room 145, IACS   Call meeting to order Review minutes from last meeting Create a list of candidates Review the procedures to establish interviews for candidates Adjourn meeting
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March 2 Board of Trustees Meeting (Original 2/23)
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  Original: February 23rd, 2026 Reschedule:  March 2, 2026 6:30 PM Murdoch Hall, Room 145 Materials found here  AI Policy  DESE Guidance for AI  in K12 Education Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order Katharine Hinkle (Chair) …
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February 2 Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda February 2, 2025  (Original Date: Jan 26- cancelled due to school closing) Murdoch Hall, Room 145 Materials found here    Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order Katharine Hinkle (Chair) 1 Request for Public Comment (if …
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Ad Hoc Committee Strategic Planning 1.8.26 7:30-8:30 pm   Location:  Strategic Planning Subcommittee  IACS Strategic Plan Subcommittee Meeting  Thursday, January 8, 2026 · 7:30 – 8:30pm Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/hns-ujsp-ean Or dial: ‪(US) +1 929-399-5208‬ PIN: …
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Competency Determination Policy
Competency Determination (CD) Policy Effective for the Class of 2026 and Beyond Traducción al español Traducción al portugués បកប្រែជាភាសាខ្មែរ As part of the graduation requirements for Massachusetts public schools, students must meet both the local graduation requirements and the state …
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Board Ownership Linkage Meeting
Agenda: Board of Trustees, OL Sub-Committee Wednesday December 17, 2025  at 4pm Virtual Meeting:  CLICK HERE for meeting link Approve last meeting minutes from Oct 2025   HAWK  Share profiles of new board members in the Hawk – direct to …
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December 8 Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  December  8th, 2025 at 6:30 PM Murdoch Hall, Room 145   Materials found here    Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order Katharine Hinkle (Chair) 1 Request for Public Comment (if any) Chair 5 Consent Agenda …
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November 17 Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  November 17th, 2025 at 6:30 PM Murdoch Hall, Room 145 Materials found here Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order Katharine Hinkle (Chair) 1 Request for Public Comment (if any) Chair 5 Consent Agenda October 2025 …
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October 30 Board Strategic Plan Committee
Ad Hoc Committee Strategic Planning 10.30.25 7:30-8:30 pm   Location:  Strategic Planning Subcommittee  Thursday, October 30 · 7:30 – 8:30pm Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/kag-mzdv-vab Or dial: ‪(US) +1 484-416-1682‬ PIN: ‪715 987 606‬#   Agenda:    …
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October 29 Board Ownership Linkage Meeting
Agenda: Board of Trustees, OL Sub-Committee Wednesday October 29, 2025  at 4pm Virtual Meeting:  CLICK HERE for meeting link   Members Present   Committee Chair: Kim Bilawchuk Cara Dellaterra – 8th/11th grader – Chelmsford Andy Iovanna – class of 2011 …
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October 29 Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  October 29th, 2025 at 11:30 AM Virtual Meeting   Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/82029431869?pwd=j9YXkZvADWCgx8bre5peYvJ43N31yG.1   Meeting ID: 820 2943 1869 Passcode: 294023   Materials found here   Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order Katharine Hinkle (Chair) …
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October 20 Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  October 20th, 2025 at 6:30 PM Murdoch Hall, Room 145   Materials found here   Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order Katharine Hinkle (Chair) 1 Request for Public Comment (if any) Chair 5 Consent Agenda …
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Oct 17 Board Audit Committee Meeting
IACS Board of Trustees  Audit Committee Meeting Virtual   Friday, October 17th at 9:30 am   https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/87309089755?pwd=2o445O6Vzpjx2QvvCdYsfVYSYSNYCA.1   Meeting Materials Here   Item Topic Lead Topic Time (min) 1 AC Chair, Bruce Panilaitis Call to Order; request for public comment …
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Oct 16th Board Strategic Plan Meeting
Ad Hoc Committee Strategic Planning 10.16.25 7:30-8:30 pm   Location: https://harvard.zoom.us/j/92491305010?pwd=BEgb3hw2hJuBHqJFXJqMWdXMFUM3OT.1   Agenda   Recap Plan for 2025   Recap Spring 2025 Board Retreat work   Develop goals and timeline for the upcoming year   Discussion strategies
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Sept Board Ownership Linkage Committee Meeting
Agenda: Board of Trustees, OL Sub-Committee Wednesday September 24, 2025  at 4pm Virtual Meeting:  CLICK HERE for meeting link   Welcome/Introduction Overview of committee Set meeting schedule Review of topics from last meeting of 24/25 year Next steps/action items
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Board of Trustees Focus Group
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  September 23rd, 2025 at 9 am Virtual Meeting Zoom Link:  https://schoolworks.zoom.us/j/5243182174   Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order Katharine Hinkle (Chair) 1 Request for Public Comment (if any) Chair 5 Board Focus Group interview as …
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September 15 Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  September 15th, 2025 at 6:30 PM Murdoch Hall, Room 145   Materials found here   Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order Katharine Hinkle (Chair) 1 Request for Public Comment (if any) Chair 5 Consent Agenda …
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August Summer Enrollment Lottery
On Monday, August 25th at 12 pm, IACS will hold it’s final lottery of the summer for applicants in Grades 5 and Grade 8 which were received before the June 18th application deadline.
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August 18 Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  August 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM Murdoch Hall, Room 145 Materials found here   Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order Katharine Hinkle (Chair) 1 Request for Public Comment (if any) Chair 5 Consent Agenda July …
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July 21 Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  July 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM Virtual Meeting Only Join Zoom  https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/87563428728?pwd=4OK15YhvBry6uonjpcdkob3XL47Hnd.1 Meeting ID: 875 6342 8728 Passcode: 959021 Materials found here   Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order Katharine Hinkle (Chair) 1 Request for …
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June 16 Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  June 16th, 2025 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall, First Floor  Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/89565085360?pwd=hUKp6J33WWRQRRK2wUqQxcECnEVwnf.1 Meeting ID: 895 6508 5360 Passcode: 022177 Materials found here   Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order Katharine Hinkle …
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2025-2026 IACS Calendar
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May 19th Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  April 28th, 2025 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall, First Floor  Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/88691686858?pwd=7Iogh2SnkYb7Wgnhusg9FAEnSbV1WH.1 Meeting ID: 886 9168 6858 Passcode: 554301 Materials found here   Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order Katharine Hinkle …
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April 28 Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  April 28th, 2025 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall, First Floor  Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/89390560621?pwd=f1X29zudCXkbHSUftITcamFLYfJrpT.1 Meeting ID: 893 9056 0621 Passcode: 851286 Materials found here   Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order (Norms?) Katharine …
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March Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  March 24th, 2025 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall, First Floor  Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/85948157469?pwd=tJawHAXPOf8rOSVdGZ998aWY6eFZIE.1 Meeting ID: 859 4815 7469 Passcode: 278124 Materials found here   Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order Chair 1 …
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March 8th Board Nominations Committee Meeting
Board of Trustees Nominations Committee March 8th, 2025 1:00 p.m. Agenda Meeting Location – IACS, Main Building – Classroom 237 Item Topic Lead Topic Minutes 1 Chair  Call to Order.  1 2 Chair Update upcoming vacancies 10 3 Chair Discuss …
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2024 School Report Card
February 28, 2025 Dear IACS Families: Every year, each public school and school district in Massachusetts receives a report card. Just as your child’s report card shows how they are doing in different subjects, the school’s report card is designed …
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February Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  February 24th, 2025 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall, First Floor  Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/84546830519?pwd=N0WNqgDcbuTIY7sjPwDri93XJ8i1VV.1 Meeting ID: 845 4683 0519 Passcode: 847615 Materials found here   Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order Chair 1 …
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January Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  January 13th, 2025 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall, First Floor  Meeting can also be viewed on Zoom https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/83206365298?pwd=zJdg3DI6snSwmoEh5wZGOIRYSClKTW.1 Meeting ID: 832 0636 5298 Passcode: 713395 Materials found here   Topic Lead Minutes Call …
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Health Office: Return to School Guidance
Return to School Guidance Keeping our schools healthy and safe is a community effort. Please help our school communities remain as healthy as possible by following these recommendations if not feeling well.  Please consult your healthcare provider if you have …
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December Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  December 16th, 2024 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall, First Floor    Materials found here   Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order Chair 1 Request for Public Comment (if any) Chair 5 Time for …
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November Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  November 18, 2024 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall, First Floor    Meeting will also be broadcast via Zoom: Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/84460726728?pwd=wagOzBlweb8OTsvg5EnRaWcFdIrE2J.1 Materials found here   Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order Chair …
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October Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  October 21, 2024 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall, First Floor    Meeting will also be broadcast via Zoom: Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/86270926359?pwd=FQmTv1sYXLcaHPlj4kS7eSre6o8cfT.1 Meeting ID: 862 7092 6359 Passcode: 135530 Materials found here   …
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DESE Public School Monitoring Notice
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Office of Public School Monitoring (PSM) will conduct an Integrated Monitoring Review of Innovation Academy Charter School during the week of November 11, 2024. Each school district, charter school, vocational school, and virtual …
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September Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  September 16, 2024 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall, First Floor    Meeting will also be broadcast via Zoom: https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/88019740069?pwd=LZzy76P1kYA5R2MhNHwbaEtqRnjoF4.1 Meeting ID: 880 1974 0069 Passcode: 357384 Materials found here   Topic Lead Minutes …
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August Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  August 19, 2024 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall, First Floor    Meeting will also be broadcast via Zoom: Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/88652851753?pwd=HJn4AoVGEfSbelNHfTFzQWXqHcra6a.1 Meeting ID: 886 5285 1753 Passcode: 846942 Materials found here   …
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July Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  July 22, 2024 at 6:30 PM   Meeting will only be virtual  via Zoom:   Join Zoom Meeting https://vrtx.zoom.us/j/99188320096?pwd=AcKRyf3zNk6OC8GCphRrc5H7VBFmo5.1&from=addon   Meeting ID: 991 8832 0096 Password: 269237   Materials found here   Topic Lead Minutes …
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Approved 2024-2025 Calendar
CLICK HERE for a full PDF of the calendar.  School events will be added over the summer and a new calendar will be posted by August 20th.
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June Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  June 17, 2024 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall, First Floor    Meeting will also be broadcast via Zoom:   Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/87592504189?pwd=rjtvwAHdtPuBeRee59CfmhFawrJeKK.1   Meeting ID: 875 9250 4189 Passcode: 629873   Materials …
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May Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  May 20, 2024 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall, First Floor    Meeting will also be broadcast via Zoom:   Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/85668286259?pwd=dXhuRkxnZGpyTkRSd3ZMMFBSVnFCZz09   Meeting ID: 856 6828 6259 Passcode: 338719   Materials …
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April Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  April 29, 2024 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall, First Floor    Meeting will also be broadcast via Zoom:   Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/87041142456?pwd=YmpIT0JZWW03MUdiOUxuV1ZMdDVsUT09   Meeting ID: 870 4114 2456 Passcode: 495466   Materials …
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2023 IACS School Report Card
April 5, 2024 Dear IACS Families: Every year, each public school and school district in Massachusetts receives a report card. Just as your child’s report card shows how they are doing in different subjects, the school’s report card is designed …
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Updated COVID Guidelines
The Massachusetts Department of Health has recently updated COVID-19 guidelines for the general public which includes schools.  Effective immediately IACS’s guidelines for returning to work (employees) or school (students) have been changed accordingly and are summarized below: If you have …
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March 18 Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  March 18, 2024 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall, First Floor    Meeting will also be broadcast via Zoom:   Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/89488706336?pwd=eDN1cEJsdlFLa1ZJbit1VnBjWE9Mdz09   Meeting ID: 894 8870 6336 Passcode: 323002   Materials …
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February Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  February 26, 2043 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall, First Floor    Meeting will also be broadcast via Zoom: https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/82755810992?pwd=QUcxNklEQ3VJai82VjJGcWdiUk9rUT09 Meeting ID: 827 5581 0992 Passcode: 602379 Materials found here   Topic Lead Minutes …
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February 15 Board Audit Committee Meeting
IACS Board of Trustees  Audit Committee Meeting Virtual   Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 6:30 pm   Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/86565470997?pwd=aGpFTHc5aklvbzVtcXNFdDBWUy9wZz09   Meeting ID: 865 6547 0997 Passcode: 423028   Meeting Materials Here   Item Topic Lead Topic Time (min) …
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January 22 Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  January 22, 2024 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall, First Floor    Meeting will also be broadcast via Zoom: Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/89640386966?pwd=T0JsV093MGIxMEsyQU1RMngydVV2UT09 Meeting ID: 896 4038 6966 Passcode: 239462 Materials found here   …
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January Finance Committee Meeting
IACS Board of Trustees  Audit Committee Meeting Virtual   Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 6:00 pm   Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/83551916995?pwd=d09FcFdrVDJNWlNEZG1RcUVhRStxdz09   Meeting ID: 835 5191 6995 Passcode: 106759   Meeting Materials Here   Item Topic Lead Topic Time (min) …
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January 17: IACS Supplemental Enrollment Lottery
On Wednesday, January 17th at 4:00 pm, IACS will hold a supplementary lottery for a limited number of seats for Grade 9 and 10. Lotteries are public events.  If you would like more information, please contact Kathleen Feeney @ kfeeney@innovationcharter.org
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Board Nominations Committee Meeting
Board of Trustees Nominations Committee Meeting Agenda  Topic: IACS Nomination Committee     Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89572653501?pwd=SHRmdUp6anR3N3lCOEt6cGVVT1prQT09   Meeting ID: 895 7265 3501 Passcode: 862RjB   December 18, 2023 IACS Room 149 6:00 pm Location: In person and possibly …
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December Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  December 18, 2023 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall, First Floor    Meeting will also be broadcast via Zoom: Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/82395116673?pwd=NGtYa05DZ1ozQnVmeUZvUktMVHY5QT09 Meeting ID: 823 9511 6673 Passcode: 619376 Materials found here   …
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November Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  November 13, 2023 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall, First Floor    Meeting will also be broadcast via Zoom: Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/85100080279?pwd=ZytJYW9sUmxsNlpIelJCUm01dEJnUT09 Meeting ID: 851 0008 0279 Passcode: 050381 Materials found here   …
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October Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  October 16, 2023 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall, First Floor    Meeting will also be broadcast via Zoom: Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/82734894655?pwd=YTdvZ3RRYndlYW42bFI2UlpXbmc1Zz09 Meeting ID: 827 3489 4655 Passcode: 743335 Materials found here   …
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Board of Trustees Audit Committee Meeting
IACS Board of Trustees  Audit Committee Meeting Virtual   Thursday, September 28th at 10:00 am   Join Zoom Meeting  https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/89687942720?pwd=NzBXR0dHWFpWaGJOeTdjVDB2TGRmUT09   Meeting Materials Here   Item Topic Lead Topic Time (min) 1 AC Chair Call to Order; request for public …
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September Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  September 18, 2023 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall, First Floor    Meeting will also be broadcast via Zoom: Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/86981550627?pwd=VlFCekRkTWIxTGVRL1dyV2JaSzFDQT09  Meeting ID: 869 8155 0627  Passcode: 091844   Materials found here …
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August Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  August 21, 2023 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall, First Floor    Meeting will also be broadcast via Zoom: Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/81034919286?pwd=RzBuMGRMRmVJcVM3bGdWSnVNV0RLZz09 Meeting ID: 810 3491 9286 Passcode: 551630 Materials found here   …
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Grade 9 Lottery: August 14
On Monday, August 14th, IACS will hold a special enrollment lottery for Grade 9 applications received between February 28th and August 5th.  Lottery will be held at 12 noon and is open to the public.  Guest are welcome to check …
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2023-2024 IACS School Calendar
CLICK HERE to download a PDF version.
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June Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  June 26, 2023 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall, First Floor    Meeting will also be broadcast via Zoom:   Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/87949898121?pwd=Rk9kaEhBWjQ1Qk9aSlZ5MFR2MGNzdz09   Meeting ID: 879 4989 8121 Passcode: 410040   Materials …
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May 2023 Board of Trustees Meetings
Board of Trustees Nominations Committee Meeting Agenda  May 15, 2023 IACS Room 145 (in-person meeting) 6:00pm Item # Topic Lead Topic Time allotted 1 Chair Call to order @ 6:00pm 1 min 2 Chair Approval of past minutes 1 min …
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April Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  April 10, 2023 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall, First Floor    Meeting will also be broadcast via Zoom: Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/88277021796?pwd=YkNRaUxZVCtxMnJXV2hVM3grRXV1Zz09   Meeting ID: 882 7702 1796 Passcode: 678082 Materials found here …
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March Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  March 20, 2023 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall, First Floor    Meeting will also be broadcast via Zoom:   Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/85000019429?pwd=UGxUUHhwakdNZlQ1SDlBak9nQ1pRUT09   Meeting ID: 850 0001 9429 Passcode: 522894 Materials found …
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DESE 2022 School Report Card
February 14, 2023 Dear IACS Families: Every year, each public school and school district in Massachusetts receives a report card. Just as your child’s report card shows how they are doing in different subjects, the school’s report card is designed …
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February Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  February 6, 2023 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall, First Floor    Meeting will also be broadcast via Zoom: https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/81575676532?pwd=bmxjOXowNUdaVG9PMk5VZUhTb0REUT09   Meeting ID: 815 7567 6532 Passcode: 211576 Materials found here   Topic Lead …
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January Board Nominations Committee Meeting
Board of Trustees Nominations Committee Meeting Agenda    January 9,  2023  IACS Room 145 5:45pm Location: Room 141   Item # Topic Lead Topic Time allotted 1 Chair Call to order @ 5:45pm 1 min 2 Chair Approval of past …
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January Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  January 9, 2023 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall, First Floor  Meeting will also be broadcast via Zoom: Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/87487642342?pwd=UnVjaXREVmRyUENpNmZnL0syM2U1UT09 Meeting ID: 874 8764 2342 Passcode: 449277 Materials found here   …
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Board of Trustees Nomination Meeting
Board of Trustees Nominations Committee Meeting Agenda    December 12,  2022  IACS Room 145 5:45pm Location: In person    Item # Topic Lead Topic Time allotted 1 Chair Call to order @ 5:45pm 1 min 2 Chair Review of standing …
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November Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  December 12, 2022 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall, First Floor    Meeting will also be broadcast via Zoom: Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/82456580154?pwd=UGhyemJEU1RoU3paTkx3bHc1S1VmQT09 Meeting ID: 824 5658 0154 Passcode: 003352 Materials found here   …
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November Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  November 14, 2022 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall, First Floor    Meeting will also be broadcast via Zoom:   Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/88594659379?pwd=U0h5TlRpZC9Ba251RjZ1RENmY3REZz09 Meeting ID: 885 9465 9379 Passcode: 014838 Materials found here …
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Grade 5 Supplemental Lottery (2022-2023 School Year)
IACS will be holding a supplemental enrollment lottery for this current school year (2022-2023) in Grade 5 only.  Applications must be received by Tuesday, November 8th at 8 am and can be completed online here. (Application for 2022-2023 School Year) …
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October Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  October 17, 2022 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall, First Floor    Meeting will also be broadcast via Zoom: Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/87519058023?pwd=OVNSdG1DR1psNThlZnNtMTFIK20rQT09 Meeting ID: 875 1905 8023 Passcode: 137615 Materials found here   …
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September Board Audit Committee Meeting
IACS Board of Trustees  Audit Committee Meeting Virtual Friday, September 23rd at 8:30 am   Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/81918221371?pwd=ZWJLblhsR3U3NTJXS3IrQkVZNHdXUT09   Meeting ID: 819 1822 1371 Passcode: 941093   Meeting Materials Here   Item Topic Lead Topic Time (min) 1 AC …
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September Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  August 29, 2022 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall, First Floor    Meeting will also be broadcast via Zoom: Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/84205651970?pwd=SzdiMlp0aXFoSVdxOWZlcWN6a2RXUT09 Meeting ID: 842 0565 1970 Passcode: 927651 Materials found here   …
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Grade 9 and 10 Lottery: September 6th
On Tuesday, September 6th IACS will hold a lottery for applications submitted after the primary lottery last March.  The lottery will be held in Room 145 at 3:30 pm.  These applications will be used to create waitlists if seats become …
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Board of Trustees Nomination Meeting
Board of Trustees Nominations Committee Meeting Agenda    August 29* 2022  IACS Room 145 5:45pm Location: In person    Item # Topic Lead Topic Time allotted 1 Team member Call to order @ 5:45pm 1 min 2 Team members Discuss …
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August Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  August 29, 2022 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall, First Floor    Meeting will also be broadcast via Zoom: Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/86528557545?pwd=bWpRanVoWGU3WFN2Q3FQUDU2bVdEZz09 Meeting ID: 865 2855 7545 Passcode: 098683 Materials found here   …
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2022-2023 Calendar
To download your own PDF copy of the IACS 2022-2023 calendar CLICK HERE. If you have any questions please contact the main office at:  mainoffice@innovationcharter.org
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June Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  June 27, 2022 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall, First Floor    Meeting will also be broadcast via Zoom: Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/84072436304?pwd=SYsdLgieN8xh1mb95LSKwMDyAWTMPP.1 Meeting ID: 840 7243 6304 Passcode: 232770 Materials found here …
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Board of Trustees Nominations Committee
Board of Trustees Nominations Committee Meeting Agenda    June 27 * 2022  IACS Room 145 5:45pm Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/83345377621?pwd=_p_SkR7v-_n7PbVcq7gjLeRMCRzjmB.1 Meeting ID: 833 4537 7621 Passcode: 375611   Item # Topic Lead Topic Time allotted 1 Team member Call to …
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Grade 5 Enrollment Lottery for the 2022-2023 School Year
On Friday, June 17th at 9 am IACS will hold a special Enrollment Lottery for Grade 5 only.  Applications for the 2022-2023 school year that were submitted from March 1st through June 15th (4 pm) will be entered into a …
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Board of Trustees: Nominations Committee Meeting & May General Meeting
Board of Trustees Nominations Committee Meeting Agenda  May 16 * 2022  5:45pm Prior to the Board meeting Location: In person  Item # Topic Lead Topic Time allotted 1 Chair Call to order @ 6:00 1 min 2   Vote on …
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May 2022 SEPAC Meeting
Please join us for our  upcoming SEPAC meeting on Tuesday, May 10 at 7pm (virtual)   Topics:  a) 504 Plans which  provide accommodations to students with disabilities at IACS. Families will have the opportunity to ask questions regarding 504 Plans. …
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April Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  April 11, 2022 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall, First Floor   Meeting will also be broadcast via Zoom:  Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/84325158347?pwd=dGVQSlRWaU11YUsvNDF1eTNPRHBsZz09 Meeting ID: 843 2515 8347 Passcode: 996334 Materials Found Here   …
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Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  March 21, 2022 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall, First Floor   Meeting will also be broadcast via Zoom:  Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/84487223929?pwd=THlwL2puaTlIMmFWUkdna3paelQ2Zz09   Meeting ID: 844 8722 3929 Passcode: 292270 Materials Found Here …
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Board of Trustees Audit Committee Meeting
IACS Board of Trustees  Audit Committee Meeting Virtual   Tuesday, March 15th at 5:30 pm   Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/83299680813?pwd=VVNVVVZ6d29jT2Yvb3MwbWhaeHRNZz09   Meeting ID: 832 9968 0813 Passcode: 259963   Meeting Materials Here   Item Topic Lead Topic Time (min) 1 …
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Board of Trustees Mission Statement Ad Hoc Committee
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  March 14, 2022 at 6:30 PM Meeting will be broadcast via ZOOM ONLY:  Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/89736991667?pwd=VG5NcjBGUHIyYWY5bllWUkYzUC9RQT09 Meeting ID: 897 3699 1667 Passcode: 645745   Materials Found Here   Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order …
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Upcoming SEPAC Meeting
Please join us for our  March SEPAC meeting on Thursday, March 3 from 7-8:30pm (Virtual)   We are delighted to have Leslie Leslie from  the Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN) to talk  to our IACS school community about  …
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February Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  February 15, 2022 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall, First Floor   Meeting will also be broadcast via Zoom:  Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/81851530474?pwd=MmxGbDZJN3d3QmMzK0FxNEcyYURaUT09 Meeting ID: 818 5153 0474 Passcode: 996360 Materials Found Here   …
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DESE 2021 School Report Card
February 1, 2022 Dear IACS Families: Every year, each public school and school district in Massachusetts receives a report card. Just as your child’s report card shows how they are doing in different subjects, the school’s report card is designed …
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January Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  January 10, 2022 at 6:30 PM Virtual Meeting – Via Zoom Only   Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/87841043519?pwd=UGdYd2dKeVFuV1Nza0QyVUY0YWUxQT09 Meeting ID: 878 4104 3519 Passcode: 455253 Materials Found Here   Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order Chair …
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ESSR III Funding
Evidence-Based Strategies, Interventions, and Supports: IACS is required to describe how ESSER III funds, including the required 20% reservation, will be used to respond to students’ social, emotional, and academic needs through evidence-based interventions, how progress will be measured, and …
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January 4th 7pm (virtual).  Families of students with disabilities and IACS community members are invited to join an orientation meeting presented by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education on the school’s upcoming Tiered Focused Monitoring site visit.  Following the …
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DESE Program Reviews
Dear IACS Community, Please see the links to letters for important information about upcoming site visits from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and opportunities for you to provide feedback to the Department. Site visits for Tiered Focused Monitoring …
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December Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  December 13, 2021 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall, First Floor    Meeting will also be broadcast via Zoom:  Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/89473638495?pwd=WEtnVk1SVE01aWlnQ2Mybm1QUlJTdz09 Meeting ID: 894 7363 8495 Passcode: 883136 Materials Found Here   …
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5th Grade Lottery
On Thursday, December 9th at 4 pm, IACS will hold a lottery to admit additional students for Grade 5 only for the 2021-2022 school year.  Only applications that were collected from March 2021 through November 2021 will be entered.   Any …
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Board of Trustees Nomination Committee Meeting
Board of Trustees Nominations Committee Meeting Agenda  November 15 * 2021 6:00pm Prior to the Board meeting Location: In person or Zoom   Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/82879637236?pwd=TlZnY0pRaTNQL0twS2k4bW92MHQzUT09   Meeting ID: 828 7963 7236   Passcode: 768640   Item # Topic …
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November Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  November 15, 2021 at 6:30 PM Virtual Meeting – Via Zoom Only   Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/81036666883?pwd=Q1VnZjM1V3BjS0s0a0FnSmdvWWkwQT09 Meeting ID: 810 3666 6883 Passcode: 410836 Materials Found Here   Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order Chair …
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November Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  October 18, 2021 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall, First Floor   Meeting will also be broadcast via Zoom:  Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/85060774852?pwd=SEk4N09IUjFrRzNUUzluNlFsb1B2QT09 Meeting ID: 850 6077 4852 Passcode: 620095 Materials Found Here   …
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Land Acknowledgment
In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Innovation Academy would like to acknowledge the history of the land it occupies. This Land Acknowledgment comes from the Peace Poles placed in front of the school as part of a Senior Project last …
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Board of Trustees Audit Committee Meeting
IACS Board of Trustees  Audit Committee Meeting Virtual   Friday, October 1st at 9:00 am Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/84469724646?pwd=cGQxTEswZGhGRFdHUUZTcnZXTmtaZz09   Meeting ID: 844 6972 4646 Passcode: 057894 Meeting Materials Found Here   Item Topic Lead Topic Time (min) 1 AC …
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September Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  September 20, 2021 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall, First Floor   Meeting will also be broadcast via Zoom: Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/89558008457?pwd=Qm95bkVtRWJmNkRBamxPa0t4QUxaUT09 Meeting ID: 895 5800 8457 Passcode: 410800 Materials Found Here   …
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August Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  August 23, 2021 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall, First Floor (Board Members Only)   Meeting will also be broadcast via Zoom: Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/83703456002?pwd=YnhZakdRVlpzbFM3WHUreGRxWjZwUT09 Meeting ID: 837 0345 6002 Passcode: 482287 Materials …
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Board of Trustees Ad Hoc Committee: Accountability Plan
Innovation Academy Charter School Board of Trustees Academic Dashboard Ad Hoc Committee Tuesday, July 13 2020 at 5:30 p.m.  Agenda   Virtual Meeting  Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/87918720578?pwd=aEkwWmYrTnkyQ3NMN1JJTnNLYkFoUT09 Meeting ID: 879 1872 0578 Passcode: 255232   Topic Lead Minutes Call to …
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June Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  June 21, 2021 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall, First Floor    Meeting will also be broadcast via Zoom: Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/89051577963?pwd=UW0vclluWDN3T0JYTFB2UlllWVNkUT09 Meeting ID: 890 5157 7963 Passcode: 597698   Materials found here …
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Board of Trustees Nominations Committee Meeting
Board of Trustees Nominations Committee Meeting Agenda  June 16, 2021 5:30pm-6:30pm Location: Zoom   Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/88978688855?pwd=NkppblMzSmQwb3Z6YlhGK2ppU0ltZz09 Meeting ID: 889 7868 8855 Passcode: 313163 Item # Topic Lead Topic Time allotted 1 Chair Call to order 1 2 Chair …
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May Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  May 15, 2021 at 6:30 PM Virtual Meeting    Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/88287327004?pwd=UFErM01TMVRsS2owbFM5aFdZV2NSUT09 Meeting ID: 882 8732 7004 Passcode: 636892   Materials found here   Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order Chair 1 Request …
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Board of Trustees Audit Committee Meeting
IACS Board of Trustees  Audit Committee Meeting   Thursday, April 29th at 5 pm Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/86746872409?pwd=R3dCUWtsTnJWeGVmMjhjc1IzNmhQdz09   Meeting ID: 867 4687 2409 Passcode: 344136   Item Topic Lead Topic Time (min) 1 AC Chair Call to Order; request …
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Fully In Person Schedule for the Middle School: What to Expect
Starting 4/26 (Monday after April break), students will be able to come into school for classes 5 days a week.  Here’s what to expect and some answers to frequently asked questions: The schedule:  This will stay largely the same with …
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April Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  April 12, 2021 at 6:30 PM Virtual Meeting  Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/83350163774?pwd=VnpFblJiaWJrSjBCenBmMEZoWkJIUT09 Meeting ID: 833 5016 3774 Passcode: 783422    Materials found here   Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order Chair 1 Request for Public Comment …
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Board of Trustees Ad Hoc Committee: Academic Dashboard
Innovation Academy Charter School Board of Trustees Academic Dashboard Ad Hoc Committee April 7, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.  Agenda   Virtual Meeting  Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/81054329254?pwd=eEhLZnpnQzMyT0xueFF4NytyVHZPQT09 Meeting ID: 810 5432 9254 Passcode: 879275 Materials found here   Topic Lead Minutes …
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Special Education Parent Workshop
Special Education Parent Workshop on Basic Rights and Understanding the IEP presented by the Federation for Children with Special Needs to be held Thursday April 29th from 6:30 -8:30pm.  This virtual workshop will cover IEP eligibility and Development as well as Procedural …
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Board of Trustees Ownership Linkage Committee
Innovation Academy Charter School Board of Trustees Ownership Linkage Committee Monday, March 22, 2021 6 pm   Agenda Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/88611525425?pwd=Vk4rM0RvVnREaWNSNitZV0xHaDJpUT09 Meeting ID: 886 1152 5425 Passcode: 731809 Item Topic Lead Topic Minutes 1 PD Call to Order 1 …
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Board of Trustees Nominations Committee Meeting
Board of Trustees Nominations Committee Meeting Agenda    March 16, 2021 5:30pm-6:30pm Location: Zoom   Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/88439261661?pwd=cTI3Yk82YngwUTV2Vk05S3ZlOExQdz09   Meeting ID: 884 3926 1661 Passcode: 536551   Item # Topic Lead Topic Time allotted 1 Chair Call to order …
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March Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  March 15, 2021 at 6:30 PM Virtual Meeting  Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/86781040540?pwd=amRnbjdPVEhRRnBYWTczSURLM2V1QT09 Meeting ID: 867 8104 0540 Passcode: 584797   Materials found here   Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order Chair 5 Request for Public …
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February Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  February 22, 2021 at 6:30 PM Virtual Meeting  Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/86359156260 Meeting ID: 863 5915 6260 Passcode: 494406 Materials found here   Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order Chair 5 Request for Public Comment …
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What will students need at school in the hybrid model?
Here are the supply lists: 5th/6th grade supply list 7th/8th grade supply list Please remind your child to charge their computer and bring their charger along with their computer. If your child needs to sign out a computer, please fill …
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Hybrid Transition Resources
Please read through this document to learn about what the shift to our hybrid model in January will look like at the middle school. Recording from Community Forum  Slides from Community Forum
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January Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  January 11, 2021 at 6:30 PM Virtual Meeting    Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/85279868022 Meeting ID: 852 7986 8022 Passcode: 641184 Materials found here   Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order Chair 5 Request for Public …
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December Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  December 14, 2020 at 6:30 PM Virtual Meeting  Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/89107358151 Meeting ID: 891 0735 8151 Passcode: 529178 Materials found here   Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order Chair 5 Request for Public Comment …
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Ownership Linkage Meeting
Innovation Academy Charter School Board of Trustees Ownership Linkage Committee Tuesday, December 01, 2020 6 pm   Agenda   Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/82489927013   Meeting ID: 824 8992 7013 Passcode: 318679   Item Topic Lead Topic Minutes 1 PD Call …
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Ownership Linkage Meeting
Innovation Academy Charter School Board of Trustees Ownership Linkage Committee Monday, November 23, 2020 6 pm   Agenda   Join Zoom Meeting  https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/83601524268    Meeting ID: 836 0152 4268  Passcode: 439009    Item Topic Lead Topic Minutes 1 PD Call …
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Special Education Parent Advisory Council
Innovation Academy seeks parents and families of students with disabilities to form a Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC).  The SEPAC is a parent led group that works with school administrators to advise on issues related to students with disabilities …
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November Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  November 16, 2020 at 6:30 PM Virtual Meeting  Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/85621877949 Meeting ID: 856 2187 7949 Passcode: 260507 Materials found here   Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order Chair 5 Request for Public Comment …
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Board of Trustees Retreat: Mission and Core Values
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  November 12, 2020 at 6:00 PM Retreat – Virtual Meeting    Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/87154562172 Meeting ID: 871 5456 2172 Passcode: 592931 Materials found here   Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order Chair 5 Request …
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John & Abigail Adams Scholarship
This year 48 seniors, representing a whopping 51% of the Class of 2021, at Innovation Academy Charter School (IACS) earned the John and Abigail Adams scholarship. This award marks high achievement on the Math, English Language Arts, and Biology MCAS …
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October Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Annual Meeting Agenda  October 19, 2020 at 6:30 PM Virtual Meeting  Join Zoom Meeting https://iacs-mobi.zoom.us/j/83489464844 Meeting ID: 834 8946 4844 Passcode: 171582 Materials found here   Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order Vice-Chair 5 Request for Public …
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Virtual ILP (Individual Learning Plan) Conferences
Virtual ILP (Individual Learning Plan) Conferences begin on 10/14. We’ll be checking in about how remote learning is going and set goal(s) for the year together. If you have not yet signed up for a time slot, please be in …
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Middle School Virtual Extracurricular Activities/Clubs Starting
Virtual Extracurricular Activities/Clubs Starting  Please check out this padlet (virtual bulletin board) to see what extracurricular activities are starting at the middle school and how to sign up.
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Board of Trustees Audit Committee Meeting
IACS Audit Subcommittee Meeting Friday, September 25, 2020 9 am – 10 am   Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7721589470?pwd=YjdaL0wxRWgzQ2JId2QrZVBtdjRqZz09   Meeting ID: 772 158 9470 Passcode: 726377 Meeting materials here   Topic Presenter Time (min) Call to Order Chair 1 …
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September Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Annual Meeting Agenda  September 21, 2020 at 6:30 PM Virtual Meeting  Join Zoom meeting  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84575610104 Meeting ID: 845 7561 0104 Passcode: TZRWM5   Materials found here   Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order     Vice-Chair   …
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Board of Trustees Ownership Linkage Meeting
Innovation Academy Charter School Board of Trustees Ownership Linkage Committee Thursday, September 17, 2020   Agenda Virtual Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89135966848   Meeting ID: 891 3596 6848 Passcode: 51zfWJ   Item Topic Lead Topic Minutes 1 PD Call to Order 1 2 …
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Logging on to Middle School Classes for Remote Learning
Students will need to sign in to your school Google account. User names and passwords for returning students have not changed. New students received their user names and passwords at their advisory meet-ups and they were also emailed to families …
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MS Summer Packets
2020 Summer Packets All students have a summer packet of work for both Math and English Language/Arts to keep their skills sharp. Returning students were sent an invitation for 2 different summer packet Google Classrooms (one for Math and one …
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IACS School Reopening Plan
To read our reopening plan, please click on this link.
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Aug 17 Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Annual Meeting Agenda  August 17, 2020 at 6:30 PM Virtual Meeting on Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89075573146 Meeting ID: 890 7557 3146 Passcode: U0Q1i7 Materials: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1UgdPcBgVzyXzzytzSFoTFc57mf2j0Eu0?usp=sharing   Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order     Chair       5 …
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August, September, and October SAT Cancelled
SAT for August 29th as well as the September and October dates have been cancelled at this location. For further information about upcoming test dates, rescheduling your test or cancellations/refunds, please contact College Board at 866-756-7346.
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August 6th Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Annual Meeting Agenda  August 6, 2020 at 6:30 PM Virtual Meeting  Join Zoom meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82199256137 Meeting ID: 821 9925 6137 Passcode: 2X0hm7   Materials: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xBLA8psPf4How-Aa1R9dVqbdVHfbdk7p?usp=sharing   Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order     Chair     …
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Board of Trustees Annual Meeting Agenda July 20, 2020
Board of Trustees Annual Meeting Agenda  July 20, 2020 at 6:30 PM Virtual Meeting  Join Zoom meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89433012658 Password: 3YFEhv   Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order     Chair       5 Request of Public Comment (if any) …
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June Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  June 15, 2020 at 6:30 PM Virtual Meeting    Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85668787496 Meeting ID: 856 6878 7496 Password: 3JhqEA   Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order Request of Public Comment (if any) Chair 5 …
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Board of Trustees Nominations Meeting
Innovation Academy Charter School Board of Trustees Nominations Committee June 8, 2020 5:30  p.m. – 6:00p.m. Agenda   Virtual Meeting Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89087697322 Password: 8WM5S2   Item Topic Lead Topic Minutes 1 Chair  Call to Order.  1 2 Chair …
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Board of Trustees May Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  May 18, 2020 at 6:30 PM Virtual Meeting    Link to Meeting: https://uml.zoom.us/j/91920162454  Meeting ID: 919 2016 2454   Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order Request of Public Comment (if any) Chair 5 Consent Agenda …
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Board of Trustees Ownership Linkage Meeting
Innovation Academy Charter School Ownership Linkage Subcommittee of the Board of Trustees  Meeting Agenda  April 23, 2020, 7:00 PM Virtual ZOOM Meeting   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82032117168   Meeting ID: 820 3211 7168 Password: 8sD0f3   CLICK HERE FOR MEETING AGENDA   …
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April Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  April 13, 2020 at 6:30 PM Virtual Meeting    Link to Meeting:  https://zoom.us/j/301059362 Meeting ID Number:  301-059-362 Password:  Password:   3HYkJA Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order Request of Public Comment (if any) Chair 5 …
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March Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  March 16, 2020 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall, First Floor Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order Request for Public Comment (if any) Chair 5 Consent Agenda Minutes from February meeting Chair 10 Subcommittee …
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After School Art Spring Session
After School Art Spring Session 8-week Spring Session registration is open! Offered on Mondays or Thursdays from 3:00 – 4:30, the after school art program allows students access to a wide variety of materials and tools in the art room …
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Title I Funding Parent Input Session
Come learn about how our school uses Title I funding and share your input on we use our funding in future school years to maximize our reach with our students. Due to the snow delay, the session has been rescheduled …
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Middle School Poetry Slam
We’re hosting a poetry slam for middle school students and staff to read their original poems out loud in a poetry SLAM style on Thursday, March 26th from 3:00-4:30 pm in the auditorium. Come share your poetry or listen and …
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February Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  February 13, 2020 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall, First Floor Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order Request of Public Comment (if any) Chair 5 Consent Agenda Minutes from January meeting and DESE Visit …
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Board of Trustees Ownership Linkage Committee
Innovation Academy Charter School Ownership Linkage Subcommittee of the Board of Trustees  Meeting Agenda  February 3, 2020, 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall   Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order Request for Public Comment (if any) Chair 5 Review survey …
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Board Meeting for DESE Site Visit
On Thursday, January 30th, the IACS Board of Trustees will be meeting as a focus group with members of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).  The meeting is public and will be held in Room 224 at 8:15.  …
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Shadowing Option for 8th Graders
Current 8th graders heard a short presentation from the high school principal on December 19th about the high school academic program. The presentation was followed by a question and answer session with a panel of current high school students.  Students …
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Semester 1 Portfolio Work
We’re excited to share some changes to our schoolwide portfolio system. Students will be focusing on their growth in the 4 school outcomes of self-direction, effective communication, community membership, and problem-solving and selecting projects as evidence to include in their …
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7th/8th grade trip to Boda Borg
The 7th and 8th grade advisories will be going on an advisory field trip to Boda Borg in Malden, MA. Here’s some quick information about the trip: The Problem Solving Team (Advisories Baerg, Grabeyra, Johnson, LamLa, Leonard, Pisco, Uyaguari, and …
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January Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  January 13, 2019 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall, First Floor   Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order Request of Public Comment (if any) Chair 5 Consent Agenda Minutes from December meeting Chair 10 …
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MS Art Show/Embrace Winter Social
Join us on Friday, January 31 from 7 – 9 pm for an evening of fun, food, and the Middle School Art Show!  Volunteers are needed both to set up and break down the art show. Please email jshaby@innovationcharter.org if …
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Middle School Semester Shift
Semester 1 will close on Tuesday, January 21st. Semester 2 begins on Wednesday, January 22nd. Students will shift from Science Project to Social Studies Project (or vice versa) and Wellness (Challenge/Health) to Music and Art (or vice versa). Semester 1 …
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December Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  December 16, 2019 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall, First Floor   Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order Request of Public Comment Chair 5 Consent Agenda Monitoring  Reports from November GP 3.3 Agenda Planning  …
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MS Concert
Come hear the MS chorus and the two MS bands perform at the winter concert on Wednesday, 12/11 at 6pm! Admission is free, so bring family and friends!
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After School Program News
The After School Program will not be available on Wednesday, November 27th before the Thanksgiving Break, Wednesday, December 18th or on Friday, December 20th, the day before the December break.  Please make alternative arrangements for your child on these dates. …
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Reminder about Personal Device Policy
A reminder that fifth and sixth grade students are not allowed to use personal devices during the school day between 8-3 pm unless they have teacher permission. Students in seventh and eight grade may use personal devices during passing time …
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Board of Trustees November Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  November 18, 2019 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall, First Floor   Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order Request of Public Comment (if any) Chair 5 Consent Agenda Open Meeting Law Guidance Chair 5 …
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Picking Up Students
Middle School students are supervised until 3:05 when dismissal ends and need to be picked up by that time. If students are staying for extra help, please ensure that the student and family has made arrangements with the teacher in …
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HS Transition
It is that time of year that eighth grade student and families are looking ahead to high school. If you missed our first open house, never fear…there is another one coming up on January 22nd from 6-8 pm.  For students …
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Save the Date- Quality Night!
Presenting at Quality Night is a promotion requirement. Fifth and seventh graders will present twice throughout the school year. Sixth and eighth graders will present in December and turn their focus to preparing for their gateway jury presentation in the …
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Board of Trustees November Retreat
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  November 16, 2019 at 8:30 am Room 145, Murdoch Hall, First Floor   Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order Request of Public Comment (if any) Chair 5 Developing Family Engagement Exploring Mental Models of Engagement …
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Congratulations to our Seniors of the Month for November
Christian Giuffrida Christian has always been a good representative from the Class of 2020 and his teachers and classmates have noticed that this year as well. He is described as pleasant, kind, and during extra-help sessions, his teacher has noticed …
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John and Abigail Adams Scholarship Recipients 2020
John and Abigail Adams Scholarship Recipients 2020 This year 34 seniors, representing 39% of the Class of 2020, at Innovation Academy Charter School (IACS) earned the John and Abigail Adams scholarship.  This award marks high achievement on the Math, English …
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Board of Trustee Committee Meetings
On Monday, November 4th the Board of Trustees Academic Performance Committee will meet.  Please click here to see the agenda. On Tuesday, November 5th the Board of Trustees Nominations Committee will meet.  Please click here to see the agenda. Both …
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October Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  October 21, 2019 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall, First Floor   Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order Request of Public Comment (if any) Chair 5 Consent Agenda Approval of September Minutes Approval of …
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Board of Trustees Ownership Linkage Committee Meeting
Innovation Academy Charter School Ownership Linkage Subcommittee of the Board of Trustees  Meeting Agenda  October 15th, 2019 at 7 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order Request for Public Comment (if any) Chair 5 Identifying stakeholders …
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Middle School Parent/Principal Advisory Council
The MS Parent/Principal Advisory Council will meet five mornings this year from 7:45-8:30 am. This year the council will be meeting on 10/17, 11/14, 1/9, 3/5, and 5/14. Parents that join the group are asked to commit to the council …
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October Seniors of the Month
Congratulations to seniors Kristina Hnath and Sarah Milne for being recognized as our October Seniors of the Month. Kristina was recognized by her classmates for being kind, goofy, and hard-working. Kristina goes out of her way to help others and …
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MS Aspen Family Portals
Family Portals in Aspen allow parents/guardians to see a student’s schedule, attendance, missing work, and grades as well as progress reports and report cards when they are released. All families have been emailed logins. If you have not received your …
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5th grade Science Field Trip
The 5th grade science students will be attending a science field trip on September 26th (EC Team) and September 27th (CM Team) to the Nashua River in Groton to sample the pond water on shore and to make observations of …
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The Scribbler
Editors Needed The Scribbler is looking for middle school students to help put together the 2021- 2022 literary magazine. If you are and are good at planning and organizing and enjoy creative writing, photography, graphics arts, and literature please join us. Our meetings are fun …
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MS Yearbook
Yearbook is a yearlong commitment for dedicated, hard working students in good academic standing, who can honor the obligation we have to the community to publish a quality yearbook.   The Yearbook Committee will meet on Mondays from 3:00 – 4:00 …
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JBOP
The JBOP (Just a Bunch Of People) club will be here to support people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, etc. If you are a middle school student and you…   Identify as LGBTQ+… Are questioning whether you …
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Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons is starting up again! Do you love role playing? All ability levels are welcome to the D&D Club. We will meet on Thursdays after school, beginning September 26th. We will be in room 207 from 3:00-4:00. If …
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September Board of Trustees Meeting
Innovation Academy Charter School Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  September 16, 2019 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall, First Floor Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order Request of Public Comment (if any) Chair 5 Welcome and introductions     …
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Calling all Singers!
MS Chorus begins on Wednesday, September 11th from 12:25-1:45 in the Middle School Music Room. Open to students in grades 5-8 and meets on Half-Day Wednesdays from 12:25-1: 45 pm. Students must provide their own transportation home at 1:45 pm. …
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Afterschool MS Art Program
10-week Fall Session registration is open! Runs Sept 17th – Nov 21 Offered on Tuesday or Thursday from 3:00 – 4:30, the after school art program allows students access to a wide variety of materials and tools in the art …
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MS Band
Come join the band! If you’ve never played before, beginner band is for you. Choose from flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, baritone horn, or percussion. We meet in 510 on Mon & Thur from 3-4:30. Already played one of those …
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Fall ILP (Individual Learning Plan) Conferences
Advisors are scheduling ILP (Individual Learning Plans) for Wednesday, Sept 18th and Wednesday, Oct. 2. At the conference, Parents/Guardians, student and advisor (along with advice from teachers) discuss and come to consensus on attainable and measurable goals for the student. …
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Substitute Teacher Training
We are always looking for more substitute teachers to add to our roster! If you are interested in subbing with us, you will need to register, participate in background checks as required by law, and complete training. Ready to go? …
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DESE Family Guide to State Standards
Our state department of education recently published easy-to-read, concise guides (in several languages) for families about what students are learning at each grade level and ways families can support students at particular grade levels. Check it out at: http://www.doe.mass.edu/highstandards/default.html
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School Enrollment Lottery
On Wednesday, September 4th  an additional enrollment lottery will be held for Grades 9 & 10.  The lottery will occur in Room 153 in the high school at 3 pm.   Please contact Kathleen Feeney for more details:  978-649-0432 x 2218 …
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Middle School Back to School Night
Mark your calendars for 9/19 6-8 pm.Families will follow their child’s schedule, meet teachers and learn about their grade-level curriculum and expectations.
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2020-2021 Tyngsboro Bus Route Schedule
MON/TUE DEE Bus Route 2020/2021 Route #4 – 7:17AM @ 78 Parham (R) @ Woodlawn (L) @ Martys (L) Route #14 – 7:20 AM @ Pondview (R) @ Merrimack Way (L) (2nd driveway) Route #3 – 7:20 AM @ Constance …
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July Board of Trustees Meeting
Innovation Academy Charter School Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda  July 8th, 2019 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall   Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order Request of Public Comment (if any) Chair 5 Administrative Updates State Paperwork Sub-Committee …
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2019-2020 School Year Calendar
You can view this year’s school calendar here. A version with more details that are specific to the high school can be found HERE.
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June Board of Trustees Meeting
Innovation Academy Charter School Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda June 17th, 2019 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order of June 2019 BOT Meeting Request of Public Comment1 (if any) Chair 5 Consent Agenda …
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Summer Programs at the Tyngsborough Public Library
Teens summer reading email to schools 2019
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High School Summer Reading
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2019 Junior/Senior Award Recipients
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May Board of Trustees Meeting (Postponed)
Innovation Academy Charter School Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda May 20th, 2019 at 5:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall Topic Lead Minutes Ad Hoc Subcommittee Meeting:  Mission and Core Values Review Call to Order Committee discussion and planning for BOT …
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Eighth Grade Families: HS Family Orientation
Families and students that will be attending IACS High School next year please be sure to sign up for one of the HS Family Orientations. The student and at least one parent/guardian should attend the orientation meeting. Each session will …
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Eighth Grade Families: Save the Date- Moving Up Ceremony
The 8th Grade Moving Up Assembly will be held in our school auditorium from 8:15-9:15 am on Tuesday, June 11th. Eighth grade students have a ceremony including a retrospective account of middle school written by students and recognition of students’ …
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Class of 2019
Our seniors were accepted to the following colleges and the colleges with an * are where our students have decided to attend. Congratulations to our seniors and the great work of our College Counseling Department Agnes Scott College Amherst College …
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College Fair
There is a college fair coming up on May 21st (Tuesday). It’s located at Merrimack College in their athletic facility (6:30-8:30pm, Lawler rink). There will be 150 New England colleges in attendance.    Check out the list here: https://neacac.memberclicks.net/assets/docs/Fairs/merrimack_april_5_2019.pdf
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Seeking Community Volunteers for Jury Presentations
Jury Presentations are one of the cornerstones of our curriculum. Sixth and eighth graders present portfolio pieces and their progress towards their Individual Learning Plan goal to build an argument as to why they should be promoted to the next …
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April Board of Trustees Meeting
Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order; Consent Agenda Policy on Complaint Procedures GP 3.7 Board Committee Principles GP 3.9  Cost of Governance 2019-2020 School Year Calendar Chair 5 Public Comment Time (if requested) Chair 5 Presentation: IACS 2025  Intersection …
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Model UN Team
The Model UN team has competed in their spring conferences and brought home several delegation and member awards.  The team spent a March weekend in Boston attending a 40 hour crisis simulation during Boston College’s EagleMUNC, along with 750 other …
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Save the Date for Eighth Grade Families
Eighth Grade Families: Save the Date- Moving Up Ceremony The 8th Grade Moving Up Assembly will be held in our school auditorium from 8:15-9:15 am on Tuesday, June 11th. Eighth-grade students have a ceremony including a retrospective account of middle …
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MS MCAS Testing Schedule
MCAS Testing Update The MCAS schedule is as follows: April 1-2- 5th/6th grade MCAS ELA testing April 8-9- 7th/8th grade MCAS ELA testing April 26 & 29- 5th/6th grade MCAS Math testing April 30 & May 2- 7th/8th grade MCAS …
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Board of Trustees March Meeting
Innovation Academy Charter School Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda February 11, 2019 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall   Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order; Consent Agenda January  Meeting Minutes February Minutes EL 2.6 Asset Protection EL 2.9 Ends …
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February Board of Trustees Meeting
Innovation Academy Charter School Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda February 11, 2019 at 6:30 PM Room 145, Murdoch Hall   Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order; Consent Agenda January  Meeting Minutes EL 2.4 Financial Condition and Activities EL 2.5 …
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PFLAG Parent Night
Greater Boston PFLAG is an organization that fosters LGBTQ-inclusive families, schools, and communities through support programs for parents/guardians, safe schools and communities programs, and advocacy. Greater Boston PFLAG will be presenting to our community (staff, families, and students) this winter. …
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Parent Guide to Learning Standards
The Massachusetts Department of Secondary and Elementary Education has recently published parent guides to learning standards to make it easier to see at a glance what are the important skills students are learning at each grade level. Check them out …
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MS Art Show
Come check out student art from semester 1 at the Embrace Winter Social next Friday night, 2/1 (Snow date=2/8)! 6th grade architectural structures, 7th grade 3D figures and stop motion animations, and 8th grade design projects will be on display …
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January Board of Trustees Meeting
Innovation Academy Charter School Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda January 14, 2019 at 6:30 PM Landberg Hall   Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order; Consent Agenda December Board Meeting Minutes Chair 5 Public Comment Time (if requested) Chair 5 Presentation: …
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College Kick Off for Juniors and their Parents
College Kick Off for Juniors and their Parents Save the Date! This events for juniors and their parents only will be held on Thursday, January 17th, at 7pm in the high school auditorium. Topics covered at that meeting include: College …
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IACS Senior Sets Record
http://www.lowellsun.com/sports/ci_32335075/innovations-felty-sets-state-shot-put-record https://ma.milesplit.com/articles/253440-massachusetts-boys-indoor-state-leaderboard-1217-update
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Seniors of the Month for December
Congratulations to Jonathan Passarelli and Ben MacKinnon for being nominated as seniors of the month for December. Ben was recognized for his excellent community membership skills. He is a bright student that works just as hard participating in athletics as …
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December Board of Trustees Meeting
Innovation Academy Charter School Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda December 17, 2018 at 6:30 PM Murdoch Hall Room 145    Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order; Consent Agenda 11/17/18 Board Meeting Minutes GP 3.1 Governing Style GP 3.5 Secretary’s Role …
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Winter Semi-Formal Seeks Donations
Winter Semi-Formal Seeks Donations This semi-formal dance is meant to bring students together in a fun and safe environment. Now, is a great opportunity to donate to and take part in the IACS community. A list has been made of …
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Chemistry Ambassadors
Ms. Derival’s chemistry honors students can choose to be Science Ambassadors through the Green Chemistry Storytellers and/or Public Engagers tracks. Some teams are also disseminating info on systems thinking tools through their lessons/activities. Last Friday, Sona, Anita and Hannah visited …
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IACS Board Committee Meeting: Committee on Board Ends
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Room 224 (2nd Floor Conference Room) 6:00 – 6:05 p.m.  Call to Order 6:05 – 6:10 p.m.  Public Comment 6:10 – 6:45 p.m.  Review of Ends Statement draft as reviewed 2018.11.19:   6:45 – 7:15 p.m.  Milestones …
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November Board of Trustees Meeting
Innovation Academy Charter School Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda November 19, 2018 at 6:30 PM Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order; Consent Agenda 10/15/18 Board Meeting Minutes EL 2.0 Global Statement EL 2.1 Treatment of  Students and Families EL 2.2 …
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MAST 2018
Chemistry teacher Ms. Derival and senior Carrie Brooks attended the Massachusetts Association of Science Teachers conference where they co-presented on the “Sustainable Living Project”. The Sustainable Living Project is the final project in our chemistry classes. Guided by the 12 …
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John and Abigail Adams Scholarship 2019
This year 26 seniors, representing 28% of the Class of 2019, at Innovation Academy Charter School (IACS) earned the John and Abigail Adams scholarship.  This award marks high achievement on the Math, English Language Arts, and Science MCAS exams. Recipients …
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November Seniors of the Month
Congratulations to Tristan Rowe and Leo Premru for being recognized by their peers and teachers as our Seniors of the Month for November. Tristan is known for happily helping others. Tristan has been an asset to his classmates in his …
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7th/8th grade Sargent Center Q & A for Families
An information packet about our upcoming 7th/8th grade overnight trip to the Sargent Center was shared with students recently. Please return the permission slip, health form and fee by Friday, 11/16. Larry Chambers, the Sargent Center, will be coming to …
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7th/8th grade Sargent Center Q & A for Families
An information packet about our upcoming 7th/8th grade overnight trip to the Sargent Center was shared with students recently. Please return the permission slip, health form and fee by Friday, 11/16. Larry Chambers, the Sargent Center, will be coming to …
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IACS eSports Team
IACS eSports Team plays 1st Match Coached by our IT guru, Nick Troy, the IACS eSports team played its first two matches on Tuesday. The new eSports League in Massachusetts consists of 34 Teams in 21 different schools (schools can …
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School Photos have Arrived
School Photos have Arrived School Pictures were handed out to students this week. Parents that ordered a digital sharing file (and no prints) will be emailed directly to the address you provided on the order form. Students who were absent …
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November 3rd SAT Announcement
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IACS Board Committee Meeting: Committee on Board Ends
Thursday, November 1st (rescheduled date) Monday, October 22 (original date) 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Room 224 (2nd Floor Conference Room) 6:00 – 6:05 p.m.  Call to Order 6:05 – 6:10 p.m.  Public Comment 6:10 – 6:45 p.m.  Review of Ends …
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MS Progress Reports published to x2 Portal
Dear Middle School Families, The first progress report of Semester 1 has been published to our Follett Aspen family portal. Listed below are the steps for accessing the document: Step 1: Log into X2 Follett Aspen from the link at …
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Carwash for a Good Cause!
The Destramp 5th and 6th grade advisory will be holding a car wash to raise money for those affected by the gas explosions last month in Lawrence and Andover. The car wash will be on Wednesday, October 17 from 1-3pm …
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Teens & Healthy Relationships
On Tuesday, October 16th, grades 9-12 will attend an assembly on healthy teen relationships and sexual harassment. The presentation is a program that is provided by the Middlesex Partnerships for Youth. IACS is one of over a 100 charter schools, …
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Teens & Healthy Relationships
On Tuesday, October 16th, grades 9-12 will attend an assembly on healthy teen relationships and sexual harassment. The presentation is a program that is provided by the Middlesex Partnerships for Youth. IACS is one of over a 100 charter schools, …
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Internships
Nearly 80 juniors and seniors are planning on completing internships this year. Here is a list of internship locations for our students this semester… Affordable Auto Animal Adventures Beyond Benign Burlington Veterinarian Hospital Center School Community Team Network Environmental & …
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October Board of Trustees Meeting
Innovation Academy Charter School Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda October 15,  2018 at 6:30 PM Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order; Consent Agenda 9/17/18 Board Meeting Minutes Chair 5 Public Comment Time (if requested) Chair 5 Audit Committee Report …
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October Seniors of the Month
We had a ton of great nominations this month, but unfortunately there can only be two winners. For the month of October, Sebastian Chavez and Chris Mennella were recognized by students and teachers alike as our seniors of the month. …
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Upcoming Field Trips for 5th and 6th graders
All fifth and sixth graders have field trips coming soon. On 10/4, all students on the Effective Communication Team will be off-campus. Fifth graders will travel to work with the Nashua River Watershed Association to do water monitoring and canoeing …
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MS Technology Update
A reminder that log-in information for our x2 Aspen database has been emailed out to all new families. The database allows students and families to access information about attendance along with current progess in each class. We also will post …
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Navigating the Digital World Parent Workshop
Over the course of the year, we’ll be working with the Middlesex Programs for youth to offer a variety of workshops focused on student health and safety. This coming week, we’ll offer our first parent workshop in partnership with the …
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MS Picture Day
MS Picture Day is this coming Wednesday, 9/26. Order forms were distributed in advisory today. Students can bring in the form to order or orders can be placed online.
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MS Parent/Principal Advisory Council
The MS Parent/Principal Advisory Council will meet five mornings this year from 7:45-8:30 am. This year the council will be meeting on 10/11, 11/27, 1/8, 3/14, and 5/14. Parents that join the group are asked to commit to the council …
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September Board of Trustees Meeting
Innovation Academy Charter School Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda September 17, 2018 at 6:30 PM   Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order; Consent Agenda 8/27/18 Board Meeting Minutes Agenda Planning (Revised) Chair 5 Public Comment Time (if requested) Chair 5 …
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Senior Portraits for the Yearbook
Seniors have the option of submitting senior portraits taken outside of school. If students don’t take senior portraits outside of school, we will use the portrait taken on School Photo Day. If students want to send in senior portraits from …
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eSports is Here!
IACS is looking for eSports Athletes! In partnership with PlayVS, Massachusetts will be one of the first states to offer esports this October as part of PlayVS’ Season Zero featuring League of Legends — the most played PC game in …
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Google Classroom at the Middle School
As many of you are already aware, at IACS, all students have a Google account. This allows students to access email as a communication tool with teachers and Google drive to create, share, and edit documents. This year, our middle …
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Attention Families of 7th and 8th graders: Sargent Center Trip
This winter will bring the 3 day, 2 night trip to the Sargent Center. Please look for a permission slip and more information about this exciting team-building opportunity to go home later this fall. This field trip has been a …
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MS Student and Family Handbook
A copy of our 2018-2019 MS Student and Family Handbook has been uploaded to: https://www.innovationcharter.org/middle-school/academic-program/ The handbook contains important information about school structure and policies. Please review it. Also available from that link are grading policies for individual courses.
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Basic Rights in Special Education Workshop
Innovation Academy will host a workshop covering Basic Rights in Special Education on Thursday, September 27th from 6:30-8:30 pm in room 100.  This workshop will be led by a representative from the Federation for Children with Special Needs and will provide an overview of special education laws and procedures with time for questions as well.  RSVP to smackinnon@innovationcharter.org is …
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Parent-Principal Advisory Council
Dear IACS Families – I would like to invite all interested parents/guardians to put their names in for the High School Parent-Principal Advisory Council. The group will be limited to 8 parents (preferably equally representing grades 9-12). We will meet …
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18th Annual Student Sportsmanship Essay/Multimedia Contest
18th Annual Student Sportsmanship Essay/Multimedia Contest Students from MIAA Member Schools are encouraged to submit entries.  Show your creativity in a literary work or multimedia presentation on the following topic:     CONTEST GUIDELINES: ·         PARTICIPANTS – Contest is open to …
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Welcome Back
Welcome to all of our returning students and to our new students! Despite the oppressive heat outside, our aging air conditioning units were able to put up a fight with the help of our facilities team and keep the building …
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August Board of Trustees Meeting
Innovation Academy Charter School Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda August 29, 2017 at 6:30 PM   Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order; Consent Agenda 6/19/17 Board Meeting Minutes GP 3.3 Agenda Planning GP 3.8 Board Committee Structure Chair 5 …
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Middle School Supply Lists
The middle school supply lists were sent home with students in their summer packet. Need another copy? Click here for the 5th/6th grade supply list. Click here for the 7th/8th grade supply list. If you need another copy of the …
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2018-2019 IACS School Calendar
For a PDF of the 2018-2019 school year calendar, click here. Have a great summer!
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Honor Roll – MS Semester 2
IACS Middle School Honor Roll for Semester 2 of the 2017-18 School Year Congratulations to the students who achieved Distinguished Honors and Honors during Semester 2 of the 2017-2018 School Year! Certificates were mailed home earlier this week. Qualifications for …
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June Board of Trustees Meeting
Innovation Academy Charter School Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda June 18th, 2018 at 6:30 pm Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order Chair   Consent Agenda May 2018 Meeting Minutes EL 2.8 Communication and Support to Board (GO) Ends 1.0 Global …
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Star Party
Star Party! Monday, June 18th-8:30 PM, All welcome! Do you like star gazing, astronomy and snacks? IACS is hosting its first official Star Party on June 18th! Consider it a date night, a time to hang out with your friends …
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Infographic
Freshman Helena Spanos created this Infographic for her English class, “Me and the World”. The task was to write a piece of advocacy and then send it out to the world. Helena’s piece of advocacy is about peer pressure.
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Senior Project Short Film
Watch Emily Lyons’s Senior Project Short Film “Spacing Out”
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Spring Concert Videos 2018
Spring Concert Videos Instrumental Ensemble – Feeling Good Chorale – Let Your Light Shine Instrumental Ensemble – A Song for You
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MCC Summer STEM, Health, & Math Opportunities
Free Middlesex Community College STEM & Health Summer Bridge Program This is a STEM & Health exploratory program specifically for students who are interested in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and/or health majors at MCC. This program provides hands-on experience and …
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MCC Summer STEM, Health, & Math Opportunities
Free Middlesex Community College STEM & Health Summer Bridge Program This is a STEM & Health exploratory program specifically for students who are interested in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and/or health majors at MCC. This program provides hands-on experience and …
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IACS Board Committee Meetings: Development
Innovation Academy Charter School Comprehensive Development Committee June 4, 2018 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Agenda   Meeting Location – IACS, Room  224 Murdoch Hall   Item Topic Lead Topic Minutes 1 Chair Call to Order. 1 2 Chair Public Comment …
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Date Change for HS Meeting
The orientation meeting for new families that was scheduled for today (5/29), has been rescheduled for 6/19 from 4-5pm. There is also the option of attending a meeting on 5/31 from 5-6pm. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Board of Trustees May Meeting
Innovation Academy Charter School Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda May 21st, 2018 at 6:30 PM Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order Chair   Consent Agenda March 2018 Meeting Minutes EL 2.1 Treatment of Students and Families EL 2.2 Treatment of …
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Tufts Summer Program
Congratulations to junior Selena Ou for being selected for a very competitive summer program at Tufts Medical School! She will be assigned a mentor and will get to spend 5 weeks this summer learning about careers in the biomedical sciences.
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IEP Improvement Project
Parents of students with IEPs are encouraged to complete the survey linked below related to the Massachusetts IEP Improvement Project:   https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MAIEP3
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8th grade Semi-Form and Moving Up Ceremony
8th Grade Semi-Formal will take place from Saturday, June 2nd from 7:00- 10:00 PM. This is always a fun night, and we are hoping to have 100% student participation. At school, we will share plans with students so that they …
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College Visit
On Thursday, April 26th, 85 sophomores visited Merrimack College in Andover, MA. They listened to a quick informational presentation, and toured Merrimack’s campus, stopping in classrooms, living spaces, the athletic complex, student center, and dining hall. They enjoyed an all-you-can …
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IACS Robotics
Come and support our students at the Botball New England Robotics Competition! Science teacher Chris DiCarlo is taking his robotics students to this regional robotics competition on 4/28. Where: Costello Athletic Center at UMASS Lowell, 375 Riverside St., Lowell, MA …
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Red Cross Blood Drive
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Board of Trustees April Meeting (Postponed)
Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order Chair   Consent Agenda March 2018 Meeting Minutes EL 2.4 Financial Condition and Activities GP 3.1 Governing Style GP 3.7 Board Committee Principals Chair 5 Public Comment Time (if requested) Chair 5 …
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Biopharmaceutical Field Trip
10th grade Biology students ventured to AbbVie, a biopharmaceutical company in Worcester, for their Career Exploration event sponsered by MassBioEd. Throughout the day students toured labs and saw the numerous steps involved in creating a medicine to treat diseases such …
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College Acceptances Update 4/13/18
The latest update of the colleges and universities that our seniors have been accepted to. Congratulations! American University Assumption College Austin College Bates College Bay Path University Bennington College Bentley University Bishop’s University Boston College Boston University Brandeis University Bridgewater …
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African Community Center Presentation
Sophomore’s My My Tran and Teshi Waruingi were invited to present today at the African Community Center in Lowell while Nobel Peace Prize recipient Tawakkol Abdel-Salam Khalid Karman was visiting. The students will be giving a presentation on former UN …
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Senior Project Success
For Courtney Willard’s senior project, she worked on replacing the Poland Springs water in the school’s vending machines with a more environmentally friendly product called JUST WATER. The bottle is made out of 54% paper and 32% plant based plastic. …
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Robotics Workshop Coming 5/19
Rize robotics will be hosting a hands-on robotics building and racing event on Saturday, May 19th from 9 am -1:30 pm. The program is open to students in grades 5-12. Enrollment will be capped at 40 participants and will be …
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Board of Trustees Governance Training
IACS Board of Trustees Policy Governance Training w/ Susan Mogensen Tuesday, April 10, 2018 Room 145;  6:00-9:00 Agenda Item Point Person Time Allotted Call to Order; Introductions Chair 5-10 min Policy Governance Overview & Updates Brown Dog Consulting 45 min Review …
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Board of Trustees Nominations Committee March Meeting (Postponed)
Innovation Academy Charter School Board of Trustees Nominations Committee April 5, 2018 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Agenda Meeting Location – IACS, Main Building – Conference Room 224   Item Topic Lead Topic Minutes 1 PWB Call to Order. 1 …
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Scheduling Process for 2018-2019
2018-2019 High School Program of Studies  Scheduling Timeline 3/20 Meet with Juniors about scheduling during advisory 3/22 Meet with Sophomores during advisory 3/26 Meet with Freshmen during advisory HS Teachers make course recommendations in X2 by 3/23 4/2 Juniors can …
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Tyngsborough Public Library
April is a great month at the Tyngsborough Public Library…just check out these programs below. Except for Beauty & the Beast, all programs require registration. Click on the links to see the program flyer. Programs for Grades 6-12: 1. Boston Scene …
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Board of Trustees March Meeting
Per the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law, public boards may allow time for public comment, as permitted by the chair.  Those wishing to make public comment at an IACS Board Meeting should submit requests for comment to bot@innovationcharter.org  at least 24 …
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March BOT Nominations Committee Meeting
Innovation Academy Charter School Board of Trustees Nominations Committee March 6, 2018 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Agenda Meeting Location – IACS, Main Building – Conference Room 224 Item Topic Lead Topic Minutes 1 PWB Call to Order. 1 2 …
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March Seniors of the Month
Congratulations to Kiersten Callery, Nate George, and Lexi Wright for being recognized as our Seniors of the Month for March. Kiersten Callery’s teachers have recognized her for excellent leadership in class. She has done a great job helping underclassmen in …
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Lottery Today
Today at 4:00 pm, Innovation will hold the lottery for students applying for enrollment for the 2018-2019 school year. Today’s lottery results will be available online by 4:30 pm Families will need to use the ID number that was emailed …
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Comprehensive Development Committee
March 5, 2018 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Agenda Meeting Location – IACS, Room 145 Murdoch Hall Per Open Meeting Law, public boards may allow time for public comment, as permitted the chair.  A desire to comment at a board meeting …
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A message shared with students
Since the most recent school shooting in Parkland, Florida, I have been trying to think of how, or even if, I should address the matter with all of you. Sadly, these mass shootings have become too common of an occurrence …
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Division 5 State Track Meet
Congratulations to all the track athletes that competed in the Division 5 Championships.  Becky Reynolds placed 5th overall breaking her own school record in the 300, Phil Kustura broke the school’s freshman record in the 300.  And both Xavier MacShane …
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Model UN Team Competes at MIT
This past weekend, twelve of our high school students participated in MIT’s 10th Annual Model United Nations conference (MITMUNC) held at their campus in Cambridge, MA.  Model UN is a truly unique opportunity that students from all over the world …
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College Acceptances 2/14/18
Here is a list of the colleges and universities that our seniors have been accepted to as of 2/14/18…congratulations seniors! American University Assumption College Austin College Bay Path University Bennington College Bridgewater State University Bryant University Case Western Reserve University …
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Board of Trustees February Meeting
Innovation Academy Charter School Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda February 12, 2018 at 6:30 PM   Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order Chair   Consent Agenda January 2018 Meeting Minutes EL 2.4 Financial Condition and Activities GP 3.2 Board Job …
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IACS Board Committee Meetings
Innovation Academy Charter School  Board of Trustees Nominations Committee February 4, 2018 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Agenda Meeting Location – IACS, Main Building – Second Floor Conference Room Item Topic Lead Topic Minutes 1 Chair Call to Order. 1 …
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Boston Arts Academy Visit
English teacher Lise Brody was able to arrange a visit by The Mirror Project on Thursday. Boston Arts Academy (BAA) teacher Dara Bayer brought a group of 6 students to lead a 2-hour workshop with some of our students. The …
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January Board of Trustees Meeting
Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order Chair   Consent Agenda December 2017 Meeting Minutes EL 2.6 Asset Protection EL 2.9 Ends Focus of Grants & Contracts GP 3.9 Governance Cost Chair 5 Public Comment Time (if requested) Chair 5 …
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Winter Exhibition Night
Exhibition Night Thank you to all that were able to attend our Winter Exhibition Night on December 19th. Students and faculty from the Science, English, Art, and Music departments did a wonderful job showcasing some of what they have been …
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Parent Notification on Vaping
Dear IACS Families – While electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) have been around for a number of years, some recent versions of these products have caused a large increase in their use by teenagers. Schools across the country have seen them showing …
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Massachusetts Day of Poetry
Students in Ms. DiCarlo’s Poetry Workshop traveled to UMASS Boston on December 14 to participate in the Massachusetts Student Day of Poetry Festival. After spending the morning working with professional poets, they attended performances by Regie Gibson, Jeffrey Harrison, and …
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December Board of Trustees Meeting
Innovation Academy Charter School Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda December 18, 2017 at 6:30 PM Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order Chair   Consent Agenda EL 2.5 Emergency HOS Succession – Greg Orpen BMD 4.1 Unity of Control – Lees …
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December Seniors of the Month
December is a special month in that the following five students have been selected as “Seniors of the Month”: Devin Cook, Kevin De La Cruz, Chandler Dilworth, Emily Lyons, and Meghan Spence. Faculty and seniors nominate students and then I …
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MS Quality Night approaches
Students soon will be working on their Quality Night presentation. During Quality Night prep time, students will make any revisions, if necessary, prepare their presentation, and create a display. Students should come prepared with note cards, a trifold or poster …
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Progress Reports were published to our x2 Aspen student and family portal this week. These are final progress reports before the close of the semester in January when report cards will be issued. Please be sure to review them with …
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Instrumental Ensemble & Garage Band
Here are some Video clips from Tuesday’s Instrumental Ensemble and Garage Band Show…It was awesome! Congratulations to Mr. Sciolla and his students on a great performance. The students of Instrumental Ensemble are: Micah Descoteaux, Tyler Donkoh-Halm, Hunter Fagan, Leticia Freire, …
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Instrumental Ensemble & Garage Band
Here are some Video clips from Tuesday’s Instrumental Ensemble and Garage Band Show…It was awesome! Congratulations to Mr. Sciolla and his students on a great performance. The students of Instrumental Ensemble are: Micah Descoteaux, Tyler Donkoh-Halm, Hunter Fagan, Leticia Freire, …
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November Board of Trustees Meeting
Innovation Academy Charter School Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda November 20, 2017 at 6:30 PM   Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order Chair   Consent Agenda GP 3.0 Global Statement BMD 4.0 Global Statement Chair 5 Public Comment Time (if …
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Summer Opportunities Fair
2018 Summer Opportunities Fair Sunday, January 21, 2018 – Noon to 3 PM PHILLIPS ACADEMY ANDOVER — SMITH CENTER Programs for Middle & High School Students FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
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HS Student Activity Update
The next couple months are going to be busy for our students and here is a list of some of those events… 11/16-11/18 School of Rock Musical Performances 11/21 Garage Band/Instrumental Ensemble Concert during Advisory 11/22 Grades close for 2nd round …
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IACS 2025 Strategic Planning Conference
The IACS 2025 conference will follow a “Futures Search” protocol will explore the past, present, and future. To get a better sense of what this protocol looks like, you can click here.   If you have any questions about the IACS …
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Lecture Hall Live Recap
LHL, hosted by Emily Lyons & Isaac Richman, featured a number of great acts on Halloween. It began with a performance of “The Raven” by Nathan Smith, Alexandra Pace, and Eva Richards on piano. Also featured were Improv Choice Block, …
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November Seniors of the Month
Congratulations to seniors Alyx Dunn and Sarah Yoken for being recognized as Seniors of the Month for November. Alyx was recognized for her kind and understanding demeanor, for being a great math tutor, and for her dedication to extracurriculars and …
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Adams Scholarship 2018
This year 30 seniors, representing 32% of the Class of 2018, at Innovation Academy Charter School (IACS) earned the John and Abigail Adams scholarship.  This award marks high achievement on the Math, English Language Arts, and Science MCAS exams. Recipients …
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Fall Fest
The weather was absolutely perfect last Friday for the 2nd Annual Fall Fest. This is the only day of the year when you will see all 800 students in grades 5-12 participating together in fun events around the campus in …
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Musician Field Trip
From Mr. Sciolla: High School Instrumental students were treated to a great performance by the Charlie Hunter Trio. Charlie Hunter plays a 7 and 8 string guitar, enabling him to play bass lines and chords and melodies simultaneously. According to several students …
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Board of Trustees October Meeting
Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order; Consent Agenda 9/18/17 Board Meeting Minutes EL 2.4 Financial Condition and Activities GP 3.1 Governing Style Chair 5 Public Comment Time (if requested) Chair 5 Presentation: Facilities HOS 30 Head of School’s Report …
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October Seniors of the Month
Congratulations to seniors Madison Lima and Araceli Schmalz for being nominated by their classmates and teachers for October Senior of the Month. Madison is active in the IACS community and is always looking to help others. She is described as …
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Plum Island
Students from Ms. Hinkle’s Geology & Astronomy class conducted field research at Plum Island on Thursday. The students took measurements of the beach profile and then they will return in the spring to measure how any winter storms may have …
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MIAA Sportsmanship Essay Contest
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x2 Aspen accounts
X2 Aspen is our online database & open gradebook. Passwords for new middle school students were mailed home this week. Passwords have not changed for returning students and families. Students will be learning how to log on during advisory to …
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Pumpkin Run
Our first annual Pumpkin Run is happening on Thursday October 26th. Not a runner? No problem! Check out our Pumpkin Run page to learn all of the fun activities going on that day, Hope to see you there!
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Board of Trustees September Meeting
Innovation Academy Charter School Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda September 18, 2017 at 6:30 PM   Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order; Consent Agenda 6/19/17 Board Meeting Minutes 8/29/17 Board Meeting Minutes GP 3.3 Agenda Planning GP 3.8 Board Committee …
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ILP Conferences
Individual Learning Plan conferences are being held on 9/20 and 10/4 this year. Please do not arrive before 12:55pm in order to allow cars and busses to smoothly exit from the school and to free-up parking spaces for you. Here …
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Penny Wars
Students are encouraged to bring in their spare change to help animal victims of Harvey and Irma. The pets that have been abandoned by their owners need to be housed in shelters, and to do so, shelters need funds to …
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Helping those impacted by Hurricanes
In an effort to help those impacted by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, IACS students Madison Lima & Mary O’Flaherty made awareness ribbons that they are selling for $2 each. The storm has left behind destroyed homes, historic flooding, homeless animals and …
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Remembering September 11, 2001
Seth Moulton, a Congressman from the 6th District in MA, recently sent a letter to schools with the following message: On September 11th, we will come together to remember one of the most tragic days in the history of …
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Green Chemistry
Ms. Derival is a member of the green chemistry education organization, beyondbenign, and she has an article featured on their website this month…please check it out. Nice work Ms. Derival! How can I engage my high school chemistry students at …
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September Seniors of the Month
Nate Roy was recognized by the staff and students for his effective communication and self-direction while arranging an internship this year, as well as for his work ethic and good heart towards others. Vincent LaRosa was recognized by the staff …
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SAT Prep in Tyngsborough
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Basic Rights in Special Education
Innovation Academy will host a workshop covering Basic Rights in Special Education on Tuesday September 19th from 6:30-8:30 pm in room 106.  This workshop will be led by a representative from the Federation for Children with Special Needs and will provide an overview of special education laws and procedures with time for questions as well.  RSVP at http://fcsn.org/ptic/workshops/schedule  …
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Create a PSA Contest
A contest from the State Department of Transportation:  Lead the way in promoting safe walking, bicycling, and driving behaviors across Massachusetts. Write and produce a one minute public service announcement video that focuses on safe behaviors across all modes with …
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Board of Trustees August Meeting
Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order; Consent Agenda 6/19/17 Board Meeting GP 3.3 Agenda Planning GP 3.8 Board Committee Structure Chair 5 Public Comment Time (if requested) Chair 5 Presentation: IACS Mission & Key Design Elements HOS 30 Head of …
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Enrollment Paperwork Reminder
Emergency contact forms for the 2017-2018 school year can be found here and downloaded.  Please send them to our front office by email (mainoffice@innovationcharter.org), fax (978-649-6337), or mail.
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2017-2018 IACS Calendar
We will be posting events to our online calendar, however you can download a PDF of our calendar for vacations, early release dates, etc.   Also, You can access the 2017-2018 HS Academic Calendar HERE.  Changes do happen periodically so …
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Board of Trustees June Meeting
Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order; Approval of Consent Agenda 5/15/17 Board Meeting Minutes IACS Concussion Protocol IACS Wellness Policy ENDS 1.0: Global Ends Statement EL 2.8 Communication & Support to Board GP 3.4 CGO Role GP 3.5 Secretary’s …
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Invitation to Bid: Janitorial Services
Innovation Academy Charter School invites sealed bids for the following serves: Janitorial Services. Bid packages are available electronically by emailing cgraves@innovationcharter.org. Site visits are required prior to submitting a sealed bid. Sites visits can be scheduled for June 20 through June 24 with …
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Board of Trustees: Nominations Committee Meeting
Meeting Location – IACS, Main Building – Second Floor Conference Room Item Topic Lead Topic Minutes 1 AN-S Call to Order. 1 2 AN-S Public Comment Time (only if requested) [1] 5 3 AN-S Approve Previous Meeting Minutes 10 4 …
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Work Permits for Students
Its almost summer vacation which means many students will be getting a summer job!!   All teenagers under 18 years of age must complete a work permit application and obtain a permit before starting a new job.  Complete information about …
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Museum of Public Health
Outbreak! 2017 – A weeklong summer program at the Museum of Public Health in Tewksbury is now accepting applications from rising Seniors and Juniors. This program offers high school students the opportunity to learn the history and impact of public …
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Internship Meeting
A message from Tina Lindberg, Director of Community Outreach –   On Monday, we will be holding a meeting for all rising juniors and seniors in order to introduce and provide next steps for the internship program for the …
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TPL Summer Programs
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Graduation Photos
Link to graduation photos in the Lowell Sun.
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Fall Musical Auditions
School of Rock Auditions June 7, 12:30-2:30: Grades 5 and 6 audition June 8, 3:00-5:30: Grades 7 through 11 audition For more information about School of Rock CLICK HERE Questions? Email rhawthorne@innovationcharter.org
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Letters to Staff from Seniors
This year, student government members Bianca Trujillo and Jacob Barnes organized to have a letter of thanks written to each member of staff in the high school. This included teachers, coaches, office staff, and administration.  The letters were all written …
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MCC Summer Math Booster Program
FREE High School Math Booster 2017 (for rising HS 9th-11th grade students) This is a FREE accelerated developmental math program that provides first, second, and third year High School students the opportunity to develop math skills. Participating students are provided …
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IACS Envirothon Team
The IACS Envirothon team competed at the state competition last Thursday, May 18th.  They had a fun day out of doors competing in a variety of environmental challenges and the Water Team, which was composed of Tess Gordon and Lexy …
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Senior wins Piano Competition!
Congratulations to senior Elisa Alexander for winning first prize in the piano competition at the 3rd edition of the New York International Music Concours! Elisa can now compete for the grand prize at Weill recital hall at Carnegie Hall on July …
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Board of Trustees: Nominations Committee Meetings
The IACS Board of Trustees Nominations Committee will be holding a total of four meetings, occurring on two different dates.  All meetings will be held in the second floor conference (Room 224) in Murdoch Hall.  The meeting times are as …
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Gr 10 Math MCAS Exam
The Math MCAS exam is scheduled for May 16-17 for all sophomores. Yeah! Please come to school well-rested and ready to go for this graduation requirement and important measure of student learning. Students will need calculators on the 17th. The school …
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POL/Senior Project Week
Congratulations to everyone for a great Senior Project/POL week. The feedback on presentations from parents, students, teachers and administrators has been overwhelmingly positive. People were impressed with how prepared students were and with the professional manner in which they conducted their …
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MS Art Show
Join us on Friday, June 9 from 7 – 9 for an exhibition of student work from semester 2. We’re excited to feature drawings, paintings & prints by 5th graders, stop motion animation by 7th graders, and design projects by …
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Volunteers needed for MS Art Show Preparation
We are looking for some help preparing and hanging work for the June 9th middle school art show. Volunteers are needed during the following times: Monday 6/5, Wednesday 6/7 and Thursday 6/8 from 3:00 – 4:30 Friday 6/9 from 1:00 …
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May Board of Trustees Meeting
Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order; Approval of Consent Agenda 4/10/17 Board Meeting Minutes EL 2.4 Financial Condition and Activities GP 3.7 Board Committee Principles EL 2.1 Treatment of Parents & Students EL 2.2 Treatment of Faculty/Staff/Volunteers GP 3.5 …
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Virtual College Fair
The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) is holding a Virtual College Fair on May 25 from 2-10pm. It is open to all parents and students. Click HERE to REGISTER.
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National College Decision Day
While our students were accepted to a great many different colleges, they have decided to attend the following 46 schools that are listed below. The number in the right column indicates the number of IACS students that will be attending …
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NHS Induction Ceremony
Last night, 25 new students were inducted into the IACS Chapter of the National Honor Society. Congratulations to the following students on this accomplishment: Ms. Carolyn Brooks Ms. Katelynn Brown Mr. Sebastian Chavez Mr. Jonathan Doliver Ms. Kaylin Donoghue Mr. …
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Women in STEM Workshop for Students
Students at UMASS Lowell are offering a 1 day workshop for girls in grades 7-12 that are interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This is not a school trip, but one that individual students would need to sign-up for on …
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Senior Project: Crisis in Syria
Dear IACS Community,   Every generation faces a humanitarian crisis.  It was Bosnia and Rwanda in the 90’s, Darfur in the 2000’s, and this decade it is Syria.  Though the events themselves change, one thing remains the same with all …
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Senior Project Applied Piece
It seems like more this year, than previous years, we have been treated to multiple presentations by our seniors for the applied piece of their senior project. Some of you may have seen examples of senior project applied pieces at …
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Softball Clinic
As part of Rebecca Kearns’ Senior Project, she is hosting a softball clinic at the school on Wednesday, May 3rd, and she would like to invite any and all middle school and high school girls who are interested to come …
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Senior Project Fundraiser for Rosie’s Place April 15
Josie Lopez’s Senior Project has been featured in the Lowell Sun. Make sure to purchase your ticket for the fundraiser and congratulate Josie! http://www.lowellsun.com/lifestyles/ci_30916466/innovation-student-plans-an-innovative-fundraiser-rosies-place
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IACS Students Accepted to Art All-State 2017
Congratulations to Emily Lyons and Holly Lee for being accepted to Art All-State 2017! They will participate in a weekend of art making with 143 other juniors selected from across the state. We are sure they will do a great …
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National Honor Society E-Waste Fundraiser
Come to IACS on Saturday, April 29th from 10am to 4pm and pay a small fee to send your useless electronics off, and support our chapter of NHS at the same time! We can take anything electronic, big or small. …
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High School Art Exhibitions
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High School Update
This is an exciting, busy, and sometime stressful time of the year for all us at the high school. Seniors are down to their last 30 days of classes and many are still trying to decide on their plans for …
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“The Hawk” April 7, 2017 Dear IACS Community- This is an exciting, busy, and sometime stressful time of the year for all us at the high school. Seniors are down to their last 30 days of classes and many are …
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Jury Volunteers Needed
Sixth and eighth grade students will be making their jury portfolio presentations this spring and we are looking for community members to sit in on the presentations. Staff members act as assessors for the presentations; we have found that it …
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5th/7th grade Quality Night- May 11th
Quality Night for Grades 5 and 7 is scheduled for May 11th from 6:00-7:15 PM. Attendance is mandatory for all fifth and seventh graders as a promotion requirement as students get important practice in formal presentation as well as feedback, …
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April Board of Trustees Meeting
Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order; Approval of Consent Agenda 3/20/17 Board Meeting Minutes 3/23/17 Board Spring Retreat Meeting Minutes EL 2.4 Financial Condition and Activities GP 3.7 Board Committee Principles GP 3.1 Governing Style Chair 5 Public Comment …
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Senior Project: Health Professions Panel
Are you a high school student and looking to go into a medical profession but don’t know what job you want?  Well come to my panel of medical professionals, they will provide information on what they do, what they most …
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Spring Exhibition Night!
Join us for a wonderful celebration of student work from the Art, Music, Science, and English Departments on April 5th from 6-8pm. Students in Chorale & Chorus are busily preparing for Exhibition Night. The Chorale will be premiering a piece of …
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IACS Staff Presents at NELMS conference
Mike Edwards and Erin Jones represented Innovation Academy at the New England League of Middle Schools Annual Conference today, hosting a workshop session on project-based learning. Congratulations Mike and Erin!
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Save the Date- Events for 8th graders
The 8th Grade Moving Up Assembly will be held in our school auditorium from 8:15-9:15 am on Monday, June 19th. Eighth grade students have a ceremony including a retrospective account of middle school written by students and recognition of students’ …
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Painting Fundraiser
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Measuring Beach Erosion
On Thursday, Katharine Hinkle took her Dual Enrollment Geology and Astronomy students to Plum Island to conduct follow-up measurements on the amount of beach erosion from this winter. The class was fortunate to have a beautiful day to conduct the …
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Sixth and Eighth Grade Jury Presentations
Sixth and eighth grade students will soon begin preparing for their spring gateway jury presentation. During this time, sixth and eighth graders present their portfolios to a team of assessors in a jury presentation. Sixth grade juries participate in a …
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IACS Student Wins Literary Award
Congratulations to Katie Therrien for being awarded the Regional Silver Key from the 2016-17 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. Katie received the award for her flash fiction story Sylar. This is her second year being recognized by the Boston Globe …
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Middle School MCAS Testing Approaches
The MCAS schedule is as follows: 4/3-4/4 Grades 5 and 6 English/Language Arts 4/5 Grade 5 English/Language Arts 4/6-4/7 Grades 7 and 8 English/Language Arts 4/10-4/11 Grades 5 and 6 Mathematics 4/12-4/13 Grades 7 and 8 Mathematics 4/25 & 4/27 …
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Transitional Resources Fair
This is a great opportunity for IEP/504 students and their families to learn about resources available to them as they prepare for life after high school. It will be held at Lowell High School on March 28th from 6-8pm.
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March Board of Trustees Meeting
Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order; Review and Approve Minutes 1/9/17 Board Meeting 2/13/17 Board Meeting Cancelled for Weather Chair 5 Public Comment Time (if requested)* Chair 5 Presentation: Charter School Finance HOS 30 Head of School’s Report: …
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MS Progress Reports Published to Aspen Portal
The first progress report of Semester 2 was published to our x2 Aspen student and family portal today for all middle school students. Please log on to the portal with your child and review their academic progress thus far in …
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Hygiene Kits for the Homeless: Seeking Donations
Greetings from the Kyles advisory! For our community service project this year we have decided to create hygiene kits for the homeless. The kits will be donated to the Lowell Transitional Center. Instead of asking for money donations, we are …
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Got Newspapers?
Please send newspapers (no circulars, please) to be used in upcoming 7th grade projects. Thank you!!!
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ELA MCAS Exam
Just a reminder to all grade 10 students that they will be taking the ELA MCAS exam March 21-23.
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Handicap Parking
Reminder for parents picking up students: Unless you are eligible, please do not pull into the handicap parking spaces at the circle in front of the school to pickup your child. Thank you.
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IACS Teacher Presents at Physics Conference
Congratulations to High school science teacher, Chris DiCarlo, who has been selected to present his paper titled, “Modeling Behavior of Solar Ovens.” Mr. DiCarlo will be presenting on March 18th at Quinsigamond Community College. Below is a description from Mr. DiCarlo …
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IACS Student Recognized at Boston Model UN
A big congratulations to sophomore Carter Morgan for being one of a select number of students to receive the Honorable Mention Award at the Model UN convention last month. Carter was on the Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Committee as a …
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1st in Shot Put
Congratulations to track athlete Aiden Felty. On the Friday before vacation he placed first in shot put at the Division 5 indoor track meet with a throw of 51’ 1 ¼”.  This not only broke our school record but also …
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March Seniors of the Month
Congratulations to Spencer Royston and Jeffrey Taylor for being recognized as Seniors of the Month for March. Both students were recognized for their hard work and dedication to the drama program and to Chorale. Their enthusiasm is infectious and they …
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IACA Scholarship Announcement
The Innovation Academy Community Association (IACA)  is offering two $1000 scholarships to graduating IACS seniors.  The IACA Scholarship Application (2017) has been emailed to seniors, their families, advisors and will be posted in the Hawk in the coming weeks.  All application …
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College Acceptance Update 2/17/17
72 seniors (83% of the Class of 2017) have been accepted to the following 78 colleges/universities    Assumption College Becker College University of Bridgeport Bridgewater State University Bryant University Champlain College Clark University Colby-Sawyer College University of Colorado at Boulder …
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Paying for College Presentation
A representative from the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority MEFA is scheduled to come to speak with junior parents/guardians on March 29th at 6:30 in the Tyngsborough High School auditorium. Parents & guardians of Innovation Academy students are invited to attend as …
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College Fair This Thursday!
Innovation Academy and Tyngsborough High School will once again be partnering together to host a College Fair that will be held at Tyngsborough High School.   Students and parents should make every effort to take advantage of this opportunity. Below you …
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Upcoming Programs at the Tyngsborough Public Library
A message from the Tyngsborough Public Library… Hi, everyone – We have some great programs coming up at the Tyngsborough Public Library during the vacation week and into March. We have attached the following program flyers to this email: 1. …
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Board of Trustees February Meeting
Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order; Review and Approve Minutes 1/9/17 Board Meeting Chair 5 Public Comment Time (if requested)* Chair 5 Presentation: Charter School Finance HOS 30 Strategic Plan Discussion Review and discuss homework. HOS Vision Statement Chair …
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1st Place for HS Cheer Team!
Congratulations to the HS Varsity cheer team, Coach Kyles & Coach Tupaj, as they came in 1st place at this weekends competition at Lowell HS- beating Bradford Christian Academy and Swampscott HS.  Their next competition will be on February 19th …
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Earth & Space Science Class
IACS students were able to tour MIT’s Haystack Observatory in Westford. Mrs. Hinkle’s students had a great tour of the radio telescope. The students also conducted a night-time lab at IACS this past Thursday night to use telescopes.
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Earth & Space Science Class
IACS students were able to tour MIT’s Haystack Observatory in Westford. Mrs. Hinkle’s students had a great tour of the radio telescope. The students also conducted a night-time lab at IACS this past Thursday night to use telescopes.
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February Seniors of the Month
Congratulations to Sarah Mayotte and Maria Frey for being selected as the seniors of the month for February. Sarah has been a standout on National Honor Society and has gone above and beyond with her volunteering and community service efforts. …
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MS After School Art Upcoming Session
Our next 8 week session will be starting at the beginning of March. This session’s classes will be on Monday and Thursday from 3:00 – 4:30. Please send in registration form and fee by 2/17/17 to secure your student’s space …
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MS Advisory Service Projects
All middle school advisories will be participating in community service projects. Our school day has some extended advisory time incorporated on February 14th and March 22nd to develop and participate in projects. Some advisories will be off campus, visiting residents …
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MS Essay Writing Practice
Middle school students will utilize some time in school on February 10th and March 10th for practice essay writing. While students frequently are working on their writing skills in English/Language Arts and across the curriculum, they typically are not working …
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Transition to New Science Standards/Structural Change for MS for 2017-2018 School Year
Last spring, the Massachusetts Department of Secondary and Elementary Education released new standards for Science and Technology/Engineering. Standards are learning goals that delineate the content and skills students should learn at each grade level. Since the standards have been released, …
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All-State Chorus
Congratulations to Zach Hoyt and Abbie King for being accepted into the Massachusetts All-State Chorus! All-State will take place March 9-11 in Boston.  They will rehearse for 3 days and then perform a concert at Symphony Hall at 1:00pm on …
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Middle School Semester 1 Assessments- Published to x2 Student and Family Portal
The Middle School Semester 1 Assessment (report card)  has been published to our Follett Aspen family portal. Listed below are the steps for accessing the document: Step 1: Log into X2 Follett Aspen from the link at https://www.innovationcharter.org/    Step …
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Lowell Sun All-Stars
Congratulations to Isabela and Araceli Schmalz for being recognized as Second Team Lowell Sun All-Stars for Girls Soccer! Nick Passarelli was also recognized as a Second Team All-Star for Cross Country and Calvin Lee, Joe Jarvis, and Josh Sweetland (not …
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Board of Trustees: Ownership Linkage Meeting
Meeting Location – Innovation Academy Murdoch Hall 2nd Floor Conference Room   Item Topic Lead Topic Minutes 1 CG Call to Order 1 2 CG Public Comment Time (only if requested) 5 3 CG Approval of Minutes from 10/12/2016 5 …
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Feb. 16th College Fair!
You are invited to attend the third annual Innovation Academy and Tyngsborough High School COLLEGE FAIR  Thursday February 16th 2017  6:30 pm – 8:00 pm   Host School Tyngsborough High School 36 Norris Road Tyngsborough, MA 01879   There are currently over 60 …
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COLLEGE COUNSELING NEWS AND NOTES: JANUARY 2017
COLLEGE COUNSELING NEWS AND NOTES: JANUARY 2017   Student Questionnaire, Naviance Self-Assessment Tools and Parent Questionnaire   Reminders are below and refer to the College Counseling Handbook for further info on completing the following steps: Naviance: http://connection.naviance.com/iacs Students should be using …
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Northeastern Senior District Chorus
Congratulations to the following Chorale students who were accepted and participated in the Northeastern Senior District Chorus this past Saturday at UMass Lowell. The 200 member Chorus was comprised of students selected from 58 towns.  Students rehearsed Wednesday & Friday from …
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Re-enrollment forms Due 1/27
Re-enrollment Forms have been mailed to current families. They need to be returned to the main office by January 27th.  Please remember if you have a sibling that would like to enroll at IACS for the 2017-2018 school year  you …
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5th/6th Grade Movie Night- 1/20
IACA is hosting a winter movie night for 5th and 6th graders on January 20th at 6:30 pm in the auditorium. Cost is $5.00 and includes popcorn and a drink. Other snacks will be available for $1.00. Students are casting …
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Mid-January College Counseling Update
Congratulations to the 61 seniors (69% of the Class of 2017) who have been accepted to the following 58 colleges/universities:   Assumption College Becker College University of Bridgeport Bridgewater State University Champlain College Clark University Colby-Sawyer College University of Colorado, …
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Second Semester!
It’s hard to believe but another semester has come and gone. Second semester will begin on Wednesday, January 18. Students will begin the day meeting with their advisor for 5 minutes to get a hard copy of their 2nd semester …
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MS Close of Semester 1
Semester 1 closes on Friday, January 13th. Semester 1 Middle School Report Cards will be issued on Friday, January 27th. Semester 2 will begin when students return from the long weekend on Wednesday, January 18th. Students that began the year …
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Snowcoming – Winter Semi-Formal Dance
A message from Student Government: This semi-formal dance is meant to bring students together in a fun and safe environment. Now, is a great opportunity to donate to and take part in the IACS community. Student Government is looking for …
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IACS Student Organizes Fundraiser for Rosie’s Place
Senior Josie Lopez has organized a dinner on April 15th to benefit Rosie’s Place, which is an all women’s shelter in Boston. Thanks for planning the event Josie and we are very proud of your efforts to help others …
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January Board of Trustees Meeting
Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order; Review and Approve Minutes 12/19/16 Board Meeting Chair 5 Public Comment Time (if requested)* Chair 5 Presentation: Student Health & Wellness Overview HOS 30 Strategic Plan Discussion Reviewing Ends Statement for HOS Strategic …
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Seniors of the Month for January
Congratulations to Melanie Thomas and Jamie Thibeault for being our seniors of the month for January. Melanie was recognized for her community membership during her Outdoor Adventure Wellness class.  Melanie has been an excellent role model to the underclassmen in …
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Endersession
The Endersession Packet has been emailed to all students and families, but in case you missed it, here is a link to the packet. Students should return their forms between January 3 and January 20…there is no advantage to returning …
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Ballot Question 4 & Schools
With the passage of Ballot Question 4, the legalization of the recreational use of marijuana, some may wonder how this impacts schools? The short answer is, not at all…nothing in our policies or procedures is impacted by this change. To …
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Ballot Question 4 & Schools
With the passage of Ballot Question 4, the legalization of the recreational use of marijuana, some may wonder how this impacts schools? The short answer is, not at all…nothing in our policies or procedures is impacted by this change. To …
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College Acceptance Update for December
Congratulations to the 56 seniors (64% of the Class of 2017) who have already been accepted to the following 49 colleges/universities:   Assumption College Becker College University of Bridgeport Clark University Colby-Sawyer College University of Colorado at Boulder Curry College …
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Calling all Middle School Singers!
Calling all Middle School Singers!   The Middle School Chorus will resume on Wednesday January 4th. Middle School Chorus will meet on Wednesdays after school from 12:25-1:30 in the Middle School Music Room.   We welcome all Middle School students …
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Commonwealth Commitment
Bonus…if a student takes Dual Enrollment classes in high school they will save even more!
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December Board of Trustees Meeting
Call to Order; Review and Approve Minutes 11/21/16 Board Meeting Chair 5 Public Comment Time (if requested)* Chair 5 Presentation: Special Education & Federal Programs HOS 30 Head of School’s Report MCAS Analysis and Recommendations Strategic Plan Guiding Document …
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PSAT Score Report Information
Juniors and Sophomores: PSAT scores will be released throughout the day on Monday (12/12) through each student’s College Board account. College Board has sent an email with instructions to parents/students on how to access these score reports as well as how to …
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MS Progress Reports Published
MS Progress Report #2 of Semester 1 was published this week to our x2 Aspen family portal. Please review it with your child to help them celebrate areas of accomplishment and consider ways in which they can improve their performance. …
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IACS School Closings & Delays
Because IACS serves a large region and does not have it’s own public works department to assess wintery road conditions, we make our decisions to delay, close, or hold normal hours based on reports we receive from surrounding districts. This …
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IACS School Closings & Delays
Because IACS serves a large region and does not have it’s own public works department to assess wintery road conditions, we make our decisions to delay, close, or hold normal hours based on reports we receive from surrounding districts. This …
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Instrumental Ensemble at Festival of Trees
(L to R) Hannah Goldthwait, Hannah George, Nathan George, Isaiah Krehbiel, Zachary Palmer and Ms. Destramp
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Summer Opportunities Fair 1/22/17
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December Breakfast and Lunch Menu
The December Breakfast & Lunch Menu is posted here. Contact Karen Drake (kdrake@innovationcharter.org) if you have any questions about the School Nutrition Program.
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Picture Re-takes
Picture re-take day for both MS and HS is Thursday, December 8th for students that were absent or would like to have their photo re-taken. Please bring the original photos that were taken and give to the photographer.
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Upcoming Musical Events at IACS
The schedule at IACS between now and winter break is jam-packed with musical events! – On Friday, 12/2, a small group of student musicians will be playing at Tyngsboro’s Festival of Trees. Come hear them from 5:30-6:30 at the Tyngsboro …
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December Seniors of the Month
Congratulations to Rebecca Kearns, Kayleigh Sorrentino, and Antonio Nogales for being recognized by the faculty as our outstanding seniors for the month of December. All three students are great examples of what we value about community membership. Rebecca is known …
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ACTFL Convention
Last week, IACS Spanish teachers Ofelin Tortorelli, Jose Lopez, Gale Stafford, and Carrie Tawadros presented at the 2016 ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) convention. Their presentation was titled “Learning by Doing: Project Based learning in a …
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Tyngsborough Festival of Trees
The Festival of Trees is happening this weekend at the Historic Town Hall in Tyngsborough and students from IACS will be participating. Tonight (12/2) at around 5:30pm students from our Instrumental Ensemble will be performing and the choir will be …
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Merrimack Valley: A Regional History
Students from Ms. Hinkle’s and Ms. Ayala’s interdisciplinary Merrimack Valley class enjoyed a site visit to Lowell today.
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College Acceptance Update 12/1/16
Congratulations to Carla Tenaglia and the 16 other seniors listed below that have already learned of their acceptance to college. December is a busy month for students that applied for Early Action or Early Decision so there will be a …
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Switch to Biology MCAS Exam
It is a little known fact that while there is only one English and Math MCAS exam that all grade 10 students take state-wide, high schools can choose one of four Science and Technology exams for their students to take …
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Senior District Chorus
Congratulations to IACS chorus students and their teacher, Erin Lane! After auditioning last weekend, nine of our students were accepted to the Senior District Chorus and seven received an All-State Recommendation  (* denotes All-State Rec). The students listed below will be attending …
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Middle School Quality Night
December 6th and 7th mark our first Quality Night Prep Days in advance of Quality Night. Students will be selecting one of their projects to present at Quality Night. During Quality Night prep time, students will make any revisions, if …
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IACS Envirothon Team
Under the leadership of science teacher Katharine Hinkle and some Green Team members, IACS has formed a team to participate in Envirothon this year. According to the Envirothon Website: “The Envirothon is Massachusetts’ leading natural resource education program for high …
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NHS November Update
Camp Sunshine The IACS National Honor Society would like to thank our Middle School students, and their parents,  who generously supported our Camp Sunshine donation drive. We proudly filled Ms. Pratt’s SUV with supplies that she delivered to Maine last …
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November Board of Trustees Meeting
Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order; Review and Approve Minutes 10/17/16 Board Meeting Chair 5 Public Comment Time (if requested)* Chair 5 Presentation: High School Academics and Curriculum HOS 30 Head of School’s Report HOS 15 Review Monitoring Reports …
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School Health Screenings for 7th and 10th graders
Each school year IACS conducts school health screenings for all current 7th and 10th grade students.  The screenings include a vision screen, hearing screen and a height/weight screen (BMI).  All screenings are done privately and all results are kept in …
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Please be certain to mark your calendars. All middle school students are required to present at Quality Night. Self-Direction and Effective Communication Teams Tuesday, 12/13 ~ 6-7:15 pm Community Membership and Problem-Solving Teams Thursday, 12/15 ~ 6-7:15 pm
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Financial Aid TV
Click the following link for a series of short videos on college financial aide. The videos were produced by Framingham State University. FINANCIAL AID TV
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Makerspace – Tyngsborough Public Library
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11th Grade College Night Program
WHAT: 11TH GRADE COLLEGE NIGHT KICK-OFF 2016 WHEN: TUESDAY DECEMBER 20TH 2016 @ 6:00 PM-7:30 PM WHO: ALL 11TH GRADERS AND THEIR PARENTS/GUARDIANS WHERE: IACS AUDITORIUM   ALL students and parents should plan on attending this event. The evening …
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College Counseling Update for November
COLLEGE COUNSELING NEWS AND NOTES: November 2016 I:  Class of 2017 Early Action Application Update II: FAFSA Day, CSS Profile and Financial Aid Forms III: Application Materials Sent to College and Application Status Updates IV: Who Sends What? Applying to …
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Community Service at IACS
At IACS, we know that teaching goes beyond the classroom walls. We have seen the results first hand when students participate in community service. It fosters team work, encourages critical thinking, problem solving and generates self-esteem, not to mention the …
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There IS school on Election Day
Just a reminder that IACS will operate on normal hours on Election Day, Tuesday November 8th.  A special note to Tyngsboro families that Dee Bus will run their “two bus plan” (same system as our early release Wednesdays) since Tyngsboro …
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Attendance Messages
A friendly reminder that all attendance messages (notes, voicemails, emails, etc.) should go to the main office (mainoffice@innovationcharter.org) and not teachers, advisors, or other staff.   Having attendance streamlined in this manner improves our internal communication systems.   Thank you.
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November Breakfast and Lunch Menu
The November Breakfast & Lunch Menu is posted here. Contact Karen Drake (kdrake@innovationcharter.org) if you have any questions about the School Nutrition Program.
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Happy Period Project
Student Josivett Lopez has organized a collection drive to benefit women at a local shelter.  The collection bin will be located near Dr. Arnold’s office.  Feminine hygiene products such as pads, tampons, panty liners, menstrual cups and intimate cleansing & …
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For 8th graders Applying to Technical or Independent Schools
Please be aware that deadlines can be quite early. Please provide 2 weeks or more notice for letter of recommendations in order to give staff adequate time. Any requests for other documents (transcripts, attendance/conduct record, etc.) can be made to …
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SAT Prep
Correction in the IACS SAT Prep Schedule for Juniors and Sophomores: The classes will end at 3 PM to help students with after school transportation. The SAT Prep Class will run from 1:40-3:00 pm (Choice Block on Fridays). See registration …
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MS Progress Reports Published
Middle school progress reports were published to the X2 Aspen portal on Thursday, 10/27. Families and students should have received an email when the progress report was published to the portal. Please log on to view the progress report on …
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Prom Dress Collection
The IACS Prom Committee is starting a new project called the Chic Boutique. It will be a fun safe space for people who would like to wear dresses to prom for free…YES FREE! Here is how it works: If you …
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Say Something Week
Next week, IACS will be participating in Say Something Week, a national initiative sponsored by the Sandy Hook Promise Foundation. The Say Something program provides a framework to create a newly empowered student body that looks out for each other, …
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Health and Wellness Update
As part of  our ongoing  commitment to providing a safe, healthy and supportive environment for our students, IACS has updated the  Substance Use Prevention and Education Policy.  You may find it here, on the  IACS website under the Health Office …
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Lost and Found Bins
Our lost and found bins are overflowing. We’ll be cleaning them out and donating the items to local charities on 10/31. Please ask your student to look through them or come by school if you are missing items.
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7th/8th grade Halloween Social
Get ready for some spooky fun! Our 7/8th grade social is Friday, October 28 from 7-9pm. Thank you to everyone who volunteered for this event! Costumes are optional, but we will have a prize for the best boy and girl …
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MS After School Art
The second session of after school art classes are starting soon!  Classes begin the week of November 8, and students can sign up for either the Tuesday or Thursday session. Like previous sessions, this 8 week open studio class allows …
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Middle School Art Needs Your Recyclables
We are in need of clean cereal boxes or other similar cardboard packaging for an upcoming 6th grade project. Please have students bring materials to the art room. Please no packaging from foods containing nuts.  Thank you!!!
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MS Winter Athletics Registration
Winter sports packets were handed out to all middle school students. All paperwork is due back to the Athletic Department by Tuesday, November 1st. Please read through the packet information to see if your child is interested in any of …
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IACS Teacher Goes National!
IACS High school science teacher, Katharine Hinkle, has been selected by NPR’s Science Friday show to be part of their Educator Collaborative. She will be interviewed on the radio today from 2:40-3:00. If you miss it live the audio should …
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IACS Attends WPI Math Meet
On Tuesday, Ms. Pratt took a team of four IACS students to compete in the 29th Annual WPI Math Meet. These students competed against other teams from over 80 different schools. It it was a great experience for all involved. Great …
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Instrumental Ensemble Visits the BSO
The new IACS Instrumental Ensemble, led by music teacher Julian Sciolla, was able to visit a live rehearsal of the Boston Symphony Orchestra on Thursday. This was a special opportunity because the world-famous cellist, Yo Yo Ma, was performing with the …
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PSAT Calculator Policy
Bring One of These Calculators Graphing calculator (most models permitted; (see page 24 for specific information https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/pdf/official-student-guide-psat-nmsqt-2016.pdf) Scientific calculator Four-function calculator (not recommended) Leave These Devices at Home Anything that can connect to the Internet Anything that makes noise or “talks” …
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Special Education Workshop
Innovation Academy will host a workshop covering Basic Rights in Special Education on November 3rd from 6:30 to 8:30.  This workshop will be led by a representative from the Federation for Children with Special Needs and will provide an overview …
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Intern Mentors Sought
As part of our mission at IACS, we offer our upperclassman an opportunity to take advantage in an Internship program on Wednesday afternoons (1-5pm). The program gives students the opportunity to obtain some first hand exposure and experience in the …
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Spanish Immersion Trip for Students in Grades 8 & 9
This immersion trip is open to 8th and 9th graders who have been in the Spanish program for at least two years. If you are interested and were not able to go to the meeting, please contact Stel Schmalz:  sschmalz@innovationcharter.org …
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Spanish Immersion Trip for Students in Grades 8 & 9
This immersion trip is open to 8th and 9th graders who have been in the Spanish program for at least two years. If you are interested and were not able to go to the meeting, please contact Stel Schmalz:  sschmalz@innovationcharter.org …
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Middle School Picture Day
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October Board of Trustees Meeting
Innovation Academy Charter School Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda October 17, 2016 at 6:30 PM   Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order; Review and Approve Minutes 9/19/16 Board Meeting 10/3/16 Board Retreat Chair 5 Public Comment Time (if requested)* Chair …
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College Info for Junior Parents
Juniors and Parents/Guardians, Before we officially begin the college process on the evening of Tuesday December 20th (6:00 pm-7:30 pm) with the ’11th Grade College Kick-Off Night’, I wanted to share with you three upcoming opportunities to get things started …
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High School Spirit Week!
Spirit Week is next week!!! October 11-14 Monday: No school! Tuesday: pajama day Wednesday: twin day Thursday: favorite sport/sports team day Friday: class colors for the Fall Festival. You should plan for active-wear for the day due to the nature …
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October Seniors of the Month
Congratulations to our October Seniors of the Month, Katie Shapiro and Alex Girouard! Both students were recognized for their outstanding displays of community membership. Katie is known to help other students in class by leading study group sessions and for helping …
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Camp Sunshine – Charitable Giving Drive
This Fall, and instead of a Thanksgiving Food Drive, NHS and the Middle School have joined forces to support Camp Sunshine in Casco, Maine. Camp Sunshine operates year-round and “provides retreats combining respite, recreation and support, while enabling hope …
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October BOT Ownership Linkage Meeting
Please click here to see the agenda. Per Open Meeting Law, public boards may allow time for public comment, as permitted the chair.  A desire to comment at a board meeting should be submitted 24 hours in advance to bot@innovationcharter.org …
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October Breakfast & Lunch Menu Posted
The OctoberBreakfast & Lunch Menu is posted here. To better serve IACS families, an innovative point of sale (POS) system, specifically designed for school nutrition programs, is being implemented this year.  This eliminates the need to pre-order meals. More information …
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Collection for Camp Sunshine
IACS National Honor Society and Middle School are proud to join forces to support Camp Sunshine, a retreat, located in Casco, Maine, that caters to the needs of children dealing with life-threatening illnesses. Camp Sunshine was brought to our attention …
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Yankee Candle Fundraiser
Please support our school!  Our annual Yankee Candle Fundraiser is kicking off this Friday, September 23 and running until October 7. The packets were issued to all students this week.  You can order two ways:   Fill out the order …
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MS Parent Principal Advisory Council Forming
The MS Parent/Principal Advisory Council will meet five Fridays a year from 7:45-8:30 am. This year the council will be meeting on 10/21, 12/2, 2/3 , 3/17, and 5/19. Parents that join the group are asked to commit to the …
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MS Parent Night: Grading System and x2 Aspen Follett 10/12
Recently middle school families received x2 parent and student portal passwords and a written overview of our middle school grading system. Do you have follow-up questions about our middle school grading system? Would you like a tutorial on how to …
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HS Back to School Night
I hope to see everyone at the High School Back to School this Thursday from 6-8pm. Here is the schedule for the evening: 6:00 – 6:10       Parents pick up student schedule outside of the auditorium 6:10 – …
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Sargent Center Trip
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PSAT Commended Students
Congratulations to Spencer Royston and Keegan Lennon for being recognized as “Commended Students” by the College Board. They are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Commended Students placed among the top five percent of more than 1.6 million student …
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Board of Trustees October Nominations Meeting
Nominations Committee Agenda 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Meeting Location – IACS, Murdoch Hall Room 145 Item Topic Lead Topic Minutes 1 AN-S Call to Order. 1 2 AN-S Public Comment Time (only if requested) [1] 5 3 AN-S …
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FAFSA Day
Save the Date for FAFSA Day The main date will beSunday, November 6th at 1pm at UMass-Lowell. Registration and information on what is required to bring with you is listed below. Address:  UMass Lowell O’ Leary Library Rooms 222, 200a, and …
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Paying for College
Dear 12th and 11th Grade Parents/Students: In collaboration with Tyngsboro High School, Innovation Academy is once again offering parents and students the opportunity to attend a presentation on COLLEGE FINANCING. The one-hour seminar will be held on THURSDAY October 27th at 6:30 PM hosted by TYNGSBORO …
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Murdoch Hall Dedication
Innovation Academy’s roots date back to 1995 when we were chartered as the “Chelmsford Public Charter School.”  Linn Murdoch was a founding parent and Board Member who helped create the vision captured in our charter, making her a true “Founding …
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Field Work
Students in Mrs. Hinkle’s Earth and Space Science Dual Enrollment class are seen here measuring stream flow at Mine Fells in Nashua this week.  Mrs. Hinkle normally takes her students to conduct this study at a park in Westford, but …
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Tardies
We all appreciate that getting teenagers out the door in the morning to get them to school on-time can be a real challenge, but I just wanted to take a moment to remind everyone of our tardy to school policy. …
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Student Government
Congratulations to Alex and Mary for their selection as student government co-presidents. Thank you for your willingness to take on the challenge.
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x2 Follett Aspen is our online gradebook and database. Families and students can use it to view student schedules, view attendance records, get a sense of current progress based on grades, and note any missing assignments. Passwords for new middle …
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At Middle School Back to School Night, we shared some homework tips to help with making the transition to middle school. They are shared by clicking this link.
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September Board of Trustees Meeting
Innovation Academy Charter School Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda September 19, 2016 at 6:30 PM   Topic Lead Minutes Call to Order; Review and Approve Minutes 6/13/16 Board Meeting 8/29/16 Board Meeting Chair 5 Public Comment Time (if requested)* Chair …
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Messages During the School Day
The school has observed a significant increase in requests to pass along messages during the school day.  Because we do not want to interrupt the learning process in classes, we ask families to limit such request for urgent information. Of …
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Individual Learning Plan (ILP) Conferences
At the outset of the year, each student meets with their advisor and a parent/guardian to set goals as part of an Individual Learning Plan for the year. This year, we have set aside the afternoons of Wednesday, 9/21 and …
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Substitute Teacher Training
If you are interested in substitute teaching at IACS this year, we are holding trainings on Tuesday, 9/13 and Thursday, 9/22 at 8:15 am. Come to either training to learn more about substitute teacher training and to complete paperwork to …
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7th/8th Grade Sargent Center Trip
Seventh and eighth grade students were given an information packet and paperwork to complete for the upcoming Sargent Center trip in advisory. There will be an information session for students during the school day on 9/13. Later that evening, families …
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New Music Classroom and Courses
This summer room 146 was totally renovated to make it more conducive as an instrumental music classroom. Our facilities crew, including Mike and Colin, did a great job preparing the space. New acoustic guitars and keyboards were purchased so that …
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October Lottery
IACS will be holding an October Lottery for the 2016-2017 school year on Thursday, October 13th at 4 pm.  All applications are due by 12 noon on Wednesday, October 12th.  Our lotteries are public events, so families are welcome to …
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College Counseling News for 9/9/16
1) PSAT Registration Reminder: PSAT Registration and Payment is due by September 15th for the Saturday October 15thtest date. All 11th grade students are expected to take the practice test and 10th grade students are highly encouraged. Students were provided …
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Free Parent Workshops on the Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
The A.M.S.I. Foundation in collaboration with Jack Wang, Financial Coach, hosts a three workshop series for parents and students on the FAFSA, filling out the form, and how to read financial aid award letters. These workshops are designed to provide …
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Middle School Back to School Night
Middle School Back to School Night is Thursday, September 15th from 6-8 pm. Mark your calendars! Come meet your child’s teachers and follow a modified version of their day to hear more about the curriculum.
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Seniors of the Month for September!
Congratulations to Kaitlyn Willgohs and Melanie Carignan for being our first “Seniors of the Month” award recipients. This is a new recognition initiative that was developed by last years Student-Principal Advisory Council. Winners will be able to enjoy the reserved parking …
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HS Opening Information
School begins tomorrow and we are all excited to welcome everyone to the high school. A lot of preparation has been going on since teachers returned last week to make sure students have a great beginning to the year and …
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IACS Board of Trustees August Meeting
The IACS Board of Trustees will meet on Monday, August 29th at 6:30 pm in Room 145.  Meeting is public and the agenda can be read here.  Preceding this meeting (5  pm), there will be a public presentation by Aramark …
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August 11th Lottery
IACS will be holding its third lottery for the 2016-2017 school year on Thursday, August 11th at 4 pm.  Applications can be found on our website or picked up in our main lobby.  Please send questions to Kathleen Feeney by …
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2016-17 School Year Calendar
We have confirmed our school calendar for the 2016-2017 school year.  You can download a PDF copy here.
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