Fireweed Academy

BFW Ice Skating Field Trip
2021-12-13

Ad Hoc Mask Requirement Review Committee of the APC
2021-12-13 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Anchorage)
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
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

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

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
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

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, 2022-03-25, 2022-04-01 | 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, 2022-04-04 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

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.

Spring Title 1 Committee Meeting
2022-04-11 14:00 - 15:00
You are invited to our Spring Title 1 Committee Meeting on Monday, April 11, 2022. We’ll be highlighting our new Parent Resource Center in the big yurt, updating our 2022-2023 Targeted Assistance vs, Schoolwide Title 1 Services, and assessing strengths and weaknesses of this year’s activities,

Kindergarten Open House
2022-04-11 15:00 - 15:30
We will hold an Open House for families interested in enrolling their child at Fireweed Academy at Little Fireweed 813 East End Road

Now accepting Intent to Enroll forms for 2022-2023. Intent to Enroll forms as well of FAQs info can be found on our web site at https://kpbsd.org/schools/fireweed-academy/about/. Call Sharlyn at 235-9728 for more information.

Fireweed Academy - Community Input Meeting for New Principal Hiring
2022-04-14 17:30 - 19:30
Share your voice! Let us know what you want to see in a new Principal! Come help shape the future of our school and our community!
Fireweed Academy is a free public charter school in Homer serving grades K-6. Our mission is
‘To provide a compassionate learning environment that gives students, parents, teachers, and community members opportunities to develop: Self-reliance, cooperation, creativity, reasoning ability, personal growth and academic achievement’
We’ll be meeting at Little Fireweed at 813 East End Road.
Principal Application Link

Academic Policy Committee (APC) Annual Meeting
2022-04-22 16:00 - 16:30 | Fireweed Academy, 995 Soundview Ave. Suite 2, Homer, AK, 99603, United States
The Academic Policy Committee (APC) will hold this monthly meeting on Zoom at 4PM to go into Executive Session. Send a Zoom link request to 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.

Principal Candidate Interviews
2022-04-26 15:00 - 21:00
Principal interviews for Fireweed Academy School will be taking place April 26th, 2022 from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The public can view the interviews via Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting
https://kpbsd.zoom.us/j/87164208774?pwd=[REDACTED]
Please see how the candidate sessions are broken up:

Interview 1

3:00 to 3:10 Zoom Audience Members Join

3:10 to 3:15 Introduction of Candidate

3:15 to 4:00 Interview with Candidate

Interview 2

4:00 to 4:10 Zoom Audience Members Join

4:10 to 4:15 Introduction of Candidate

4:15 to 5:00 Interview with Candidate

Interview 3

5:00 to 5:10 Zoom Audience Members Join

5:10 to 5:15 Introduction of Candidate

5:15 to 6:00 Interview with Candidate

Interview 4

6:00 to 6:10 Zoom Audience Members Join

6:10 to 6:15 Introduction of Candidate

6:15 to 7:00 Interview with Candidate

Interview 5

7:00 to 7:10 Zoom Audience Members Join

7:10 to 7:15 Introduction of Candidate

7:15 to 8:00 Interview with Candidate

Interview 6

8:00 to 8:10 Zoom Audience Members Join

8:10 to 8:15 Introduction of Candidate

8:15 to 9:00 Interview with Candidate

Audience Input Data
Below is a the link for the Audience Input Survey, this link will be live @ 3 PM AKST. The link will close on April 27th, 2022 @ 5:00 PM AKST as noted at the top of the form. Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/22-23Fireweed_Audience_Input
