Fireweed Academy

Fall Title 1 Committee Meeting
2021-11-18 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Anchorage) | AK
You are invited to our Fall Title 1 Committee Meeting on Wednesday, November 11, 2021 held at Little Fireweed. We’ll be reviewing our Family Engagement Action Plan for the 2021-2022 school year, as well as discussing other Title 1 topics.
Agenda

Family Engagement Plan Review
Approval of Family Engagement Plan
2022-2023 Targeted Assistance vs. Schoolwide Title 1 Services

APC Bylaws Committee Meeting
2021-11-23 17:00 - 18:00 | AK
Tuesday, Nov. 23 at 5-6 PM.
Draft Agenda

Call to Order/Roll Call
2. Public Comments
3. Past Meeting Minutes
4. Agenda Review/Approval
5, Old Business
6. New Business
a. Discuss purpose of bylaws
b. Review Current Bylaws & Proposed Bylaws
Closing Comments
8. Adjourn

Zoom link:
https://kpbsd.zoom.us/j/6574506054?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 657 450 6054
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Thanksgiving Holiday, No School
2021-11-25 - 2021-11-26 | AK

KBBI Field Trip for LFW
2021-12-03 08:00 - 12:00 | AK
LFW students will be creating PSAs for KBBI in the morning.

KBBI Field Trip for BFW
2021-12-03 12:00 - 14:00 | AK
BFW will be touring KBBI to learn about the importance of local radio stations for communicating information to the community and the various jobs employees have.

Sankofa African Dance and Drum Artist in School's Residency at LFW
2021-12-06 08:00 - 2021-12-10 18:00 | Fireweed Academy, 995 Soundview Ave. Suite 2, Homer, AK, 99603, United States
We are excited to host Sankofa for a one week AIS residency !
“Established in 2017, Sankofa Dance Theater Alaska has quickly become the premiere African dance ensemble in the land of the midnight sun.
We have a strong emphasis on bringing cultural diversity to Anchorage through arts and have accomplished so much within that time.
Our mission is to is dedicated to bringing forth a renaissance of cultural creative arts throughout Alaska. We strive to inspire brilliance in our community regardless of age through art, music, dance, and literary works as vehicles to bring enlivenment, cultural exchange and unity.”
Fireweed Academy would like to thank Alaska State Legislature for its support of the Alaska State Council on the Arts (ASCA). Through the support of the ASCA, the Bunnell Street Arts Center is able to provide the Artists in School Program to Fireweed and other local schools.

Academic Policy Committee Meeting
2021-12-06 16:00 - 18:00 | Fireweed Academy, 995 Soundview Ave. Suite 2, Homer, AK, 99603, United States
The Academic Policy Committee (APC) is comprised of staff, parents and community members who guide and oversee the mission of the school. The meeting will be held in the Library at WHE. The APC meets once a month, usually the first Monday of each month.

Strategic Plan
Update with Susie Amundsen
Susie

Administrators Report

Todd

By-Laws Committee Report

Bob / All

Principal’s Evaluation Committee
Report
Maygen

Principal’s Self-Evaluation
Sent electronically for your review

Masking Policy Clarification
RE: parent email
Anna

Re-eval Criteria (Masking)

Anna

Future Meeting Dates / Time
Increase Parent Engagement
Anna

Little Fireweed and Sankofa African Dance and Drum Celebration Performance
2021-12-10 17:00 - 18:00 | Homer High School, 600 E Fairview Ave, Homer, 99603, United States
Little Fireweed will be hosting a performance to celebrate the end of a great Artists in Schools residency with Sankofa Dance Theater.*
*Masks Required for audience members.
“Established in 2017, Sankofa Dance Theater Alaska has quickly become the premiere African dance ensemble in the land of the midnight sun.
We have a strong emphasis on bringing cultural diversity to Anchorage through arts and have accomplished so much within that time.
Our mission is to is dedicated to bringing forth a renaissance of cultural creative arts throughout Alaska. We strive to inspire brilliance in our community regardless of age through art, music, dance, and literary works as vehicles to bring enlivenment, cultural exchange and unity.”
Fireweed Academy would like to thank Alaska State Legislature for its support of the Alaska State Council on the Arts (ASCA). Through the support of the ASCA, the Bunnell Street Arts Center is able to provide the Artists in School Program to Fireweed and other local schools.

BFW Ice Skating Field Trip
2021-12-13 | AK

Ad Hoc Mask Requirement Review Committee of the APC
2021-12-13 13:00 - 14:00 | AK
On September 7th, 2021 the Academic Policy Committee implemented a universal mask requirement for students, staff, parents, and visitors of Fireweed Academy. It has been requested that the APC clarifies the mask requirement. We initially addressed this request during our monthly board meeting on Monday, December 6th. We will be meeting through zoom next Monday at 1pm as a small group and Thursday, December 16th at 4:00pm as the whole APC to discuss the mask requirement. You are invited to attend the zoom meetings or you can submit your questions and concerns to Sharlyn or Todd. We will send out an updated letter clarifying this information in the near future.
Topic: Ad Hoc Mask Requirement Review Committee of the APC
Time: Dec 13, 2021 01:00 PM Alaska
Contact Todd for the Zoom Meeting link
Thank you,
APC Board
Fireweed Academy

Special APC Meeting Regarding Mask Requirement
2021-12-16 16:00 - 18:30 | AK
To Whom it May Concern,
On September 7th, 2021 the Academic Policy Committee implemented a universal mask requirement for students, staff, parents, and visitors of Fireweed Academy. It has been requested that the Academic Policy Committee (APC) clarifies the mask requirement. We initially addressed this request during our monthly board meeting on Monday, December 6th. We will be meeting through zoom next Monday at 1pm as a small group and on Thursday, December 16th at 4:00pm as the whole APC to discuss the mask requirement. You are invited to attend the zoom meetings or you can submit your questions and concerns to Sharlyn or Todd. We will send out an pdated letter clarifying this information in the near future.
Special APC Meeting Regarding Mask Requirement
Time: Dec 16, 2021 04:00 PM Alaska
Contact Todd for the Zoom Meeting link
Thank you,
APC Board
Fireweed Academy

End of Second Quarter
2021-12-17 | AK

Winter Break
2021-12-18 - 2022-01-02 | AK

Teacher In-Service / Workday
2022-01-03 | Fireweed Academy, 995 Soundview Ave. Suite 2, Homer, AK, 99603, United States

First Day of the Spring Semester
2022-01-04 08:00 - 17:00 | AK
Welcome back students to the first day of the Spring Semester !

Academic Policy Committee (APC) Meeting
2022-01-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Fireweed Academy, 995 Soundview Ave. Suite 2, Homer, AK, 99603, United States
The Academic Policy Committee (APC) will hold its monthly meeting at the WHE Library at 4 PM.
A Zoom option is available, request the link from Todd.

Budget Revision
Administrators Report
By-Laws Committee Report
APC Priorities
Principal’s Evaluation Committee Report Co-curricular/ Fundraising Reports
Future Meeting Dates / Time Increase Parent Engagement

Early Release Day
2022-01-21 | Fireweed Academy, 995 Soundview Ave. Suite 2, Homer, AK, 99603, United States
Early Release Times: Little Fireweed at 12:50 & Big Fireweed at 1:15
Early Release days allow staff the time to collaborate for:

review intervention needs, strategies and timelines for specific students
Develop Social/Emotional Library containing resources for teachers and students
time to plan instruction: the learning gap between students is larger and additional time is needed to plan to meet those needs
time to review student data in a manner that guides instruction
Title 1: Spring Semester family engagement activities planning, Personal Education Plan reviews, Spring Title 1 Committee Meeting planning, Power School updates, Title 1 parent surveys
planning of field trips, special events, school celebrations, etc.
professional development training
review of curriculum.
Restorative Practices and PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports) training.
review of student support services.

Early Release Day
2022-01-28, 2022-02-04, 2022-02-25 | AK

Academic Policy Committee (APC) Meeting
2022-02-07 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-03-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Fireweed Academy, 995 Soundview Ave. Suite 2, Homer, AK, 99603, United States
The Academic Policy Committee (APC) will hold this monthly meeting at the WHE Library at 4 PM.
A Zoom option is available, request the link from Todd.

The Fireweed Academy Academic Policy Committee is comprised of staff, parents and community members who oversee the mission of the school, insuring the integrity of the charter is maintained. Generally, Fireweed’s APC meets 4:00 pm on the 1st Monday of every month at Little Fireweed Academy at 813 East End Road. All meetings are open to the public. For more information and contact information for APC members, call Sharlyn Young at 235-9728.

Early Release Day
2022-02-11 00:00 - 23:59, 2022-03-18 | Fireweed Academy, 995 Soundview Ave. Suite 2, Homer, AK, 99603, United States
Early Release Times: Little Fireweed at 12:50 & Big Fireweed at 1:15
Early Release days allow staff the time to collaborate for

the review of student data.
the planning of field trips, special events, school celebrations, etc.
professional development training.
the review of curriculum.
Restorative Practices and PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports) training.
the review of student support services.

Student Led Conferences
2022-02-17, 2022-02-18 | Fireweed Academy, 995 Soundview Ave. Suite 2, Homer, AK, 99603, United States
Schedule your conference with Sharlyn at 235-9728.

Academic Policy Committee (APC) Meeting
2022-02-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Fireweed Academy, 995 Soundview Ave. Suite 2, Homer, AK, 99603, United States
In an effort to increase parent participation, the APC will hold this meeting two hours later than normal.

The Academic Policy Committee (APC) will hold this monthly meeting at the WHE Library at 6 PM.
A Zoom option is available, request the link from Todd.

The Fireweed Academy Academic Policy Committee is comprised of staff, parents and community members who oversee the mission of the school, insuring the integrity of the charter is maintained. Generally, Fireweed’s APC meets 4:00 pm on the 1st Monday of every month at Little Fireweed Academy at 813 East End Road. All meetings are open to the public. For more information and contact information for APC members, call Sharlyn Young at 235-9728.

End of 3rd Quarter / In-service / Workday
2022-03-04 | Fireweed Academy, 995 Soundview Ave. Suite 2, Homer, AK, 99603, United States

Spring Break
2022-03-05 - 2022-03-13 | AK

Fireweed Academy Strategic Plan Update and Continued Work
2022-03-24 17:00 - 18:15 | Fireweed Academy, 995 Soundview Ave. Suite 2, Homer, AK, 99603, United States
As parents, you may not know what is going on to set the foundation for your child’s learning at Fireweed Academy. Here is your opportunity!
On Thursday, March 24th from 5:00 to 6:15, we are gathering to update you on Fireweed’s Strategic Goals developed with the APC, School Staff, parents, and invested community members last school year.

Find out the progress made for clarifying and committing to FWA’s educational methods to develop strong learners and responsible citizens.
Understand how the APC is building the policies and structures at school to elevate their influence and increase more parent participation.
Engage with creating a compelling story to message about the benefits of enrolling at FWA for our community.

We welcome all of you to this meeting. And if you cannot participate, please reach out to Todd at 235-9728.
