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Letters from Jamon L. McClain, our new Principal, and Akelah Watters, the new Dean of Academics for the upcoming 2023-24 school year.

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Dear Crusaders Parents/Guardians,

It is with great enthusiasm that I write this letter to introduce myself as the new principal at Case Preparatory Academy for the 2023-24 school year. I am honored to join a community of committed families and staff with the goal of providing the best opportunities for our scholars. Over the course of my 8-year journey in education, I have served as a K-3 teacher, worked in student support services and my most recent role as a dean of students for 4 years at Akron Preparatory School.

I am originally from Canton, Ohio as I am a product of Canton City schools where I faced some of the same obstacles your scholars have encountered or will encounter throughout their young lives. I was a two-sport athlete as I played basketball and football at McKinley Sr. High School for 4 years. I then went on to receive a full ride scholarship to play football at the University of Findlay. I was a four year starter as I finished my college years with a degree in Early Childhood Education. After working in Canton City Schools for a few years I then went and pursued my Masters Degree in Educational Leadership at Cleveland State University where I graduated in 2018. I share with you a few of my accomplishments as a testament of what consistency, accountability, support and hard work did for me and can do for your scholars as well.

As an educational leader, I strongly believe establishing a collaborative environment with high expectations that are clear and consistent, can create a positive working and learning environment that will promote growth.

As we enter the 2023-24 school year, we will focus on the following:

1. Establishing consistent building wide systems and routines for K-8^th.
2. Effective PBIS discipline matrix to improve behaviors.
3. Improving parent/guardian support and resources

I am excited to start this new journey with you all as I embark on the Crusader community as we partnership to ensure success for all scholars. We as educators cannot get the job done without support, consistency and tough love for your scholar this year.

In Education,

Jamon L. McClain M.Ed
Principal, Case Preparatory Academy  

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Greetings, my name is Akelah Watters and I have the honor of being the new Dean of Academics here at Case Preparatory Academy. Many may know me as the Early Kindergarten through 4^th grade Dean of Students. I am excited to take on this new role going into my third year here at Case.

I have been in education for a total of 8 years.  I will be working diligently to ensure all academic school goals are being met while helping implement a structured learning environment so the scholars can continue to grow.

Yours in Education,

Akelah Watters
Dean of Academics

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The Local Wellness Policy is a written document that guides a local educational agency’s (LEA) or school district’s efforts to establish a school environment that promotes students’ health, well-being, and ability to learn. The Wellness Policy Committee has been created as an effort to manage and develop our school’s healthy habits.

» A Wellness Committee will be appointed to each school

» The committee may include parents and guardians, students, representatives of the school nutrition program, physical education teachers, or any other interested stakeholder that is aligned with the goals of the policy

» The committee shall meet a minimum of four times per year

This is a great opportunity to help promote and support student health and wellness, and create a positive, safe, and health-promoting learning environment. Please contact mealcounts@accelschools.com for more information.

We want to hear from you. Please contact us at: mealcounts@accelschools.com

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Here at Case Prep we ALL read! Reading is the key to Success. We have developed some activities to promote a strong reading culture in our building.

• Every class will have sustained silent reading every day
• Students will carry a book throughout the day including at lunch and specials
• Teachers and Staff will also carry a book all day
• Teachers and Staff will hang the attached sheet outside the classroom to identify what they are reading
• Students will also have the opportunity to share what they are reading with their teachers and peers. This could be partner sharing, small group discussions, and whole group activities
• We will be having 2 book fairs. One in the Fall and one in the Spring
• We are starting Book-It with Pizza Hut
• Teachers will send home book club magazines to order books for home.

READ—READ—READ—READ—READ!!

Download the Case Prep Reads Flyer:

We are partnered with the free LeBron James after school program at Joy Park.

They transport from the school to their program.

LeBron James Boys & Girls Club

825 Fuller Street
Akron, OH 44306

Programs and Activities

• Homework Help
• Character Leadership
• Sports & Fitness
• Arts
• Community Service

Ages: 6-18

Hours: 2:30 pm – 7:00 pm

For an application or more information:

Bryanna
(216) 329-9549
bgeorge@bgcneo.org

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Sale Dates: August 8 – September 7, 2022

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Download the newsletter and May lunch menu (PDF) »

Important Dates

• 2nd-13th I Ready Testing
• 9th-12th Spring Fling Auction (Middle School)
• 13th Field Day
• 20th Zoo Field Trip
• 21st Start of Summer Celebration
• 24th Kindergarten and 8th Grade Graduation
• 26th Last Day of School

*This is the last month to earn FREE PIZZA HUT by reading with our Book it! Program

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If you require bussing for next school year, bus forms are due before May 25th to ensure you are routed for the first day of school in August. *Your scholar’s re-enrollment is not complete until you submit a proof of residency. Any questions on re-enrollment please email our office manager Lyoung1@caseprepacademy.org.

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Please ensure your scholars are still coming to school dally in uniform. Closed-toed shoes are required; No sandals or crocs are allowed to be worn at school at any time. NO EXCEPTIONS

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School spirit wear is still available to purchase! Visit 1stplace.sale/73513

ALL ITEMS MAY BE WORN AS UNIFORM ANY DAY

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Principal’s Affirmation of the Month

“Not all storms come to disrupt your life; some come to clear your path.”

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Important Dates

• NO SCHOOL
  • March 21-25 (Spring Break)
    *Classes will resume March 28th

• Middle School Basketball
  • March 5th – Case Prep Vs. Broadway 12:00PM
    Support our Case Crusaders Basketball team!
    All games are held at Apex Academy; 16005 Terrace Road, Cleveland

*POPPIN POPCORN FUNDRAISER MARCH 1-18

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Congratulations to our February school leaders. They exemplify outstanding characteristics as both students and citizens of the community. These scholars are respectful, responsible, positive, honest, and committed to success. Great work: Keyon Cleveland (K), Amaris McDowell (3rd) Siaer McNeil (7th), and Joplynn Emich (5th)

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Principal’s Affirmation of the Month

“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.”

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Important Dates

• NO SCHOOL
  • Feb. 21
  • Feb. 25
  • Feb. 28

• Valentine’s Party
  • Feb.18

• Mock assessments for grades 3-8
  • Feb.14-18

• 100th Day of school Celebration
  • Feb. 24

• Parent/teacher conferences
  • Feb. 25 (schedule with Individual teachers)

• Spring Break
  • March 21-25

We will be live-streaming a Black History Program this month. More details about a date/time will be coming home.

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Congratulations to our January school leaders. They exemplify outstanding characteristics as both students and citizens of the community. These scholars handle many different aspects of student life while maintaining excellence in the classroom. Great work: Nevaeh Kimbrough (K), Marco Garcia-Alvarado (4th), Terrell Adamson (6th), Amani Rush (7th).