Creative Technologies Academy

Happy Friday!! This year we want to take time each month to showcase the amazing teaching staff that work here at CTA. Keep your eyes out for our monthly "Teacher Features!" This month, we are taking a moment to highlight Mrs. Kayla Campbell, Mrs. Amy VanHarten, Mrs. Jenny Bangma and Ms. Trisha Fues!! While each of these educators hold unique and individual talents in the field of education- one thing they share in common at CTA is that they fulfill many, many roles which support teachers and students alike. And despite the many spinning plates they hold, they maintain constant flexibility with smiles on their faces. 😊💙🌎. #wearechargers #CTAworldchangers

Keep up on your reading this summer by joining KDL's Summer Wonder reading program! It’s the same 30-day goal for all ages. Tracking progress is super easy by using KDL.beanstack.org or the mobile app. This program also includes writing and at-home STEAM activities! All programming will be virtual this summer. Check it out at: https://www.kdl.org/summer

Want to know the many reasons to LOVE Creative Technologies Academy? Check out the video link to find out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QKE2SDU6Os&feature=youtu.be Enrollment for the 2020-21 school year is going on right now!!! Call: 616-696-4905

Enrollment for the 2020-21 school year is going on right now!!! Please share this information with friends and family that may be interested. To schedule a virtual tour, meet with an administrator, and pick up a registration packet, please contact: Kate Bialkowski, Elementary Principal kbialkowski@ctachargers.org Jennifer Colin, Secondary Principal jcolin@ctachargers.org Autumn Mattson, Superintendent amattson@ctachargers.org Or call: 616-696-4905 We can’t wait to give you a tour and share all the amazing opportunities we offer for ALL kids!!!

We are now enrolling for 2020-21 KINDERGARTEN! Check out our CTA Kindergarten video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLK5B55GanI&feature=youtu.be To schedule a tour and pick up a registration packet, contact: 616-696-4905 or email kbialkowski@ctachargers.org

Enrollment for the 2020-21 school year is going on right now!!! Please share this information with friends and family that may be interested. To schedule a virtual tour, meet with an administrator, and pick up a registration packet, please contact: Kate Bialkowski, Elementary Principal kbialkowski@ctachargers.org Jennifer Colin, Secondary Principal jcolin@ctachargers.org Autumn Mattson, Superintendent amattson@ctachargers.org Or call: 616-696-4905 We can’t wait to give you a tour and share all the amazing opportunities we offer for ALL kids!!! https://www.ctachargers.org/schedule-a-tour-registration-in…

You can find the April 22 CTA Board Meeting Agenda and login information here: http://www.ctachargers.org/board-meeting-public-posting-for-april-22-2020

Tomorrow at 2pm is our weekly Senior Zoom. Mrs. Rose will be communicating the expectations for Senior Project. Please note you will need the password to enter. https://zoom.us/j/94147581411?pwd=SmhkbnFrSWpCcEZ1N0dpdmRjNzNwUT09 Meeting ID: 941 4758 1411 Password: 3UFyhB

The Public Posting for the April 22, 2020 Board Meeting can be found here: https://5il.co/f2dx.

Follow this link to read the CTA Continuity of Learning and COVID-19 Response Plan as submitted to Ferris State University. https://www.ctachargers.org/cta-continuity-of-learning-plan-2020

This week @ctachargers we recognized all of our elementary students that had perfect attendance for the month of February!!! Each month we recognize our students and give them a small gift to remind each of them that they are a WORLD CHANGING CHARGER!! #perfectattendance #wearechargers #weareworldchangers @buildingaloveoflearning @mslaneslearners @teachermom4life @soarhighgradefive @funlovingfourthgrade @cultivatingcourageouschargers @charterschools

UPDATE: KCTC, KIH, and Launch U students— You are excused tomorrow BUT if you want to attend you can still ride the bus or drive yourselves.

Each month we focus on one of our CTA character traits. In the month of January, we focused on having a GROWTH MINDSET. Every day our students get the opportunity to demonstrate our character traits and our staff and students can give them character trait cards and place them in our character trait buckets that are in our elementary entrance!! Every week we take the opportunity to recognize our students that we have seen demonstrating the qualities of being a CTA CHARGER!! Each month we draw six students that will get to have a special lunch with our elementary principal Mrs. Mattson @cultivatingcourageouschargers We had a great month at CTA focused on demonstrating what it takes to have a GROWTH MINDSET. During the month of FEBRUARY we are discussing, reflecting, learning and demonstrating the character trait of EMPOWERING!! @ctachargers @cultivatingcourageouschargers @mslaneslearners @soarhighgradefive @funlovingfourthgrade @buildingaloveoflearning @teachermom4life @charterschools #wearechargers #weareworldchangers

CTA is proud to be one of only 639 schools from the 20,000 that offer AP classes to receive this recognition!

This week we recognized all of our elementary students that had perfect attendance for the month of January!!! Each month we recognize our students and give them a small gift to remind each of them that they are a WORLD CHANGING CHARGER!! #perfectattendance #wearechargers #weareworldchangers

Did you know January 26 - February 1 is National School Choice Week? School Choice Week celebrates that families have the opportunity to select what works for them from a variety of K-12 options, including public charter academies like CTA! (Shown: 5th graders sporting their School of Choice scarves!)

Each month we focus on one of our CTA character traits. In the month of December, we focused on being RESPONSIBLE. Every day our students get the opportunity to demonstrate our character traits and our staff and students can give them character trait cards and place them in our character trait buckets that are in our elementary entrance!! Every week we take the opportunity to recognize our students that we have seen demonstrating the qualities of being a CTA CHARGER!! Each month we draw six students that will get to have a special lunch with our elementary principal Mrs. Mattson @cultivatingcourageouschargers We had a great month at CTA focused on being RESPONSIBLE. During the month of January we are discussing, reflecting, learning and demonstrating the character trait of being GROWTH MINDED!! @ctachargers @cultivatingcourageouschargers @mslaneslearners @soarhighgradefive @funlovingfourthgrade @buildingaloveoflearning @teachermom4life @charterschools #wearechargers #weareworldchangers #caring #hardworking #appreciation #responsibility #growthmindset

Check out the video showcasing Mr. Harding's WGVU Cool Teacher Award! (You'll need to cut and paste the link into your browser.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQws5GyxBTE&feature=youtu.be

This week we recognized all of our elementary students that had perfect attendance for the month of December and our students that had PERFECT attendance for the entire first semester!!! #perfectattendance #wearechargers #weareworldchangers

ATTENTION: KCTC, LAUNCH U, and KIH students! Due to Cedar's exam schedule, there will be NO transportation this Friday, 1/17/20.