All sporting events are included on the schedules under athletics and on IAF's website @ www.iafphoenix.org

Monday, Dec 2:

• Civil War Week w/Mrs. O’Brien: Grade 8 & AP

• FPCU/MSU-E Financial Literacy- Grade 8:00 am-11:30 am

Tuesday, Dec 3:

• K-12th Tutoring 3:45 pm-4:45 pm

• 4th-6th B-Ball/Cheer Practice 4:00 pm-5:30 pm

Wednesday, Dec 4:

• K-12th Tutoring 3:45 pm-4:45 pm

• 4th-6th B-Ball/Cheer Practice 4:00 pm-5:30 pm

• Crim Nutrition (Grade 6)

Thursday, Dec. 5:

• Snow Day!

Friday, Dec. 6:

• PPP Monthly Perfect Attendance Celebration- 2:15 pm – 3:00 pm

Monday, Dec 9:

• Read By Grade 3 Parent Workshop- 5:30 pm-6:30 pm

Tuesday, Dec 10:

• 7th Grade Crim Nutrition

• K-12th Tutoring 3:45 pm-4:45 pm

• Read By Grade 3 Parent Workshop- 9:00 am-10:00 am

• National Honor Society Induction -5:30 pm

Wednesday, Dec 11:

• Read By Grade 3 Parent Workshop- 9:00 am-10:00 am

• K-12th Tutoring 3:45 pm-4:45 pm

Thursday Dec. 12:

• $2.00 Dress Down: Fundraiser for Girls B-Ball

• K-12th Tutoring 3:45 pm-4:45 pm

Friday, Dec. 13:

• MS PBIS Celebration
• Glow Party- 2:32-3:15 LS Gym

• NHS Meeting- 11:45 am

Saturday, Dec 14:

• IAF Holiday Craft Show 9:00 am - 3:00 pm-HS Gym

Monday, Dec 16:

• MS Semester Exams

• 4th-6th Grade B-Ball game

Tuesday, Dec 17:

• MS Semester Exams

• K-12th Tutoring 3:45 pm-4:45 pm

• 4th-6th Bball/Cheer Practice 4:00 pm-5:30 pm

• Community Conversations- 5:30 pm-7:00 pm

Wednesday, Dec 18:

• *Late Start for Students
• K-12th Tutoring 3:45 pm-4:45 pm

• MS Semester Exams

• 4th-6th Bball/Cheer Practice 4:00 pm-5:30 pm

• PBIS Luncheon- 10:30 am – 1:30 pm

Thursday, Dec. 19:

• $2.00 Dress Down: Fundraiser for Girls B-Ball
• Parent/Caregiver Meetings 9:00 am-10:30 am
• Parent/Caregiver Meetings 5:30 pm-7:00 pm

• K-12th Tutoring 3:45 pm-4:45 pm

Friday, Dec. 20:

• MS Semester Exams
• FACE Team Soar for More Cohort II Celebration- 4:00 pm-5:00 pm

Monday, Dec. 23:

• No School/ Office Open
• Winter Break

Tuesday, Dec. 24:

• Christmas Eve
• Building/ Office Closed

Wednesday, Dec. 25: Merry Christmas 🎄

• Christmas Day
• Building/ Office Closed

Thurs., Dec. 26-Mon, Dec 30:

• No School: Office Open
• Winter Break

Tuesday, Dec. 31:

• New Year’s Eve
• Building Closed/ Office Open

Wednesday, Jan. 1: Happy 2025 New Year🎉

• Building/ Office Closed

Thurs. Jan 2- Fri. Jan 3:

• No School/ Office Open
• Winter Break

Monday, Jan. 6: Welcome Back

• School Resumes

*PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CALENDAR ABOVE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Please be sure to add our IAF school app and more information is about this below.

Shout out to Autumn Hunter and Jordan Williams. They always try their best when working with me! -Mrs. Hoffman

Special Shout out to the following students:

• Victor Barnes
• Harmony jones
• Harmony flowers
• Brendon Kent- Green
• Gabriella Douglass
• Dhakir Jefferson
• Lorenzo Duncan

-Mr. Bateman

Shout to Eugene McGee for progressing and being a very hard worker. -Mrs. Russell

Shout out Gregory Johnson for improvement in behavior & a reduction in tardies.

Shout out Zahiara Mitchell for always being respectful, self-aware, and accountable for her grades.

Our 3rd-5th Grade Student Culture Society shared their love of reading by visiting our K-2 classrooms for a special storytime session. Watching our older students inspire and connect with their younger peers through the power of storytelling was truly heartwarming!

Moments like these highlight the strength of our school community and the importance of fostering a culture of learning and leadership at every level.

#PhoenixPride #ReadersAreLeaders #BuildingCommunity #LoveForLearning

Our High School Student Council, National Honor Society, and 5th Grade Brotherhood came together for an incredible act of service—planting over 100 trees along the shoreline of Thread Lake in under an hour! 🐦‍🔥

Their hard work not only beautifies the area but also supports our environment for future generations. We’re so proud of our students for embodying leadership, teamwork, and stewardship in such a meaningful way.

Please Note: FAFSA is now open! So bring your SS # and any tax documents to help you start on your journey. Remember that FAFSA connects you to grants and “free money” and not just loans. -Ms. Vincent

Greetings Middle School Parents/Guardians,

On Friday, November 15, we celebrated our Middle School students who earned Academic Honors for Quarter 1. The following students were awarded certificates for their hard work!

All A-Gold Honor Roll

Grade 8:

Haniah Flowers, Aneeya Grant, Za'Nyah Jordan, De'Ondric Nettles, Jr. and Kennedy Schneider.

Grade 7:

Azaria Brown, Gabriella Daniel, Harmoni Flowers, Harmony Jones, De'Monte Shackelford.

Grade 6:

Alaina Conway, Martez Grayer, Russell Harris.

A/B-Silver Honor Roll

Grade 8:

Taliyah Carter-Sanders, I'ara Colter, Jaidah Dukes, Zion Elbert, Camren Jones, Keriona Lyles, Layla McKenzie, Dey Moss, Cur'Tia Sumpter.

Grade 7:

Trevon Atkins, Kendall Branch, Ralphael Conliffe, Lorenzo Duncan, Jr., Joaquin Gomez Calderon, Alexis Holmes-Phifer, KiZaiha Johnson, Noah Johnson, Zion Joseph, Brendon Kent-Green II, Amadiah McKenzie, Dominic Miller, Jr., A'Myla Neeley, Amay Pickens, Josiah Riley, Janathan Williams-Snell

Grade 6:

Nasi'air Alexander, Jordyn Blassingame-Hooker, Alaina Branch, A'Layasia Chambers, Tevina Ewell, Amir Gay, Ari'anna Gillen, Je'Dyn Hull, Marionna Joseph, Shamyreana Roberts, Breyden Sherrod, Sincere Smith, Juliana Thornton, A'Dreion Townsend.

All B-Bronze Honor Roll

Grade 8:

Ja'Mariah Riggs.

Grade 7:

Arrhiana Guzman Torres, Zy'Aire Joseph, Makiya Pace.

Grade 6:

Arihanna Millender, Kenyan Reece-Wilson.

We want to partner with our families to support all of our IAF scholars' academic success. Check with your child weekly to make sure they are turning in all assignments. When in doubt, reach out through email to your child's teachers.

Respectfully,

Dr. Smeltzer

our 4th Grade students dived into the story Balloons Over Broadway, learning all about the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. To bring the book to life, we took on a creative challenge: designing our own balloons! But why stop there? We turned their creations into a full-fledged parade through the K-1 hallway, and the kids absolutely loved it! 🐦‍🔥

It was a fantastic way to blend literacy, art, and fun while celebrating the spirit of Thanksgiving.

#PhoenixPride #CreativeLearning #ThanksgivingFun #BalloonsOverBroadway

IAF staff and administration donated over $1,600.00 for our Annual Thanksgiving Outreach. We were able to provide 35 baskets filled with Thanksgiving staples along with a generous donation of 35 turkeys from Mr. Charlie Hicks, Lakeville Falcons Athletic Director. Collectively, we were able to support 141 individuals this Thanksgiving holiday!

A special thanks to Mr. & Mrs. Hawkins for the generous clothing donation and racks! Mrs. Hawkins also served as a parent volunteer for the Thanksgiving Basket Distribution. Twelve families were able to “shop” from the donated clothing items!

Members of Student Leadership and National Honor Society helped to assemble the baskets and supported in various capacities during the distribution!

We are grateful, thankful and blessed for our IAF community!

A special thanks to all the parents, caregivers and staff that participated in the Building Emotional Skills, 4-part series with Michigan State University Extension. Not only did we learn new skills to strengthen our parenting and communication skills, we are also building community with one another!

Be on the lookout for the next parent/caregiver workshop series beginning January/February 2025.

For more information on policies please access the student handbook by clicking the button below.

Thank you to the Involved Dads, Faith-based Communities, and Local Organizations for greeting our scholars every 3rd Monday.

IAF has so many opportunities and activities for scholars. It is imperative that your child is at school everyday unless he/she is truly sick. Daily routines such as, an identified bedtime schedule and preparing uniforms at night, not only can help save time in the morning, but also helps reduce stress and anxiety.

We know life isn’t always easy, but you keep doing your best to show up to school every day.

If your child misses school due to illness or an unfortunate situation, please call the Attendance Hotline to report the absence. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE HOMEWORK OR MAKE-UP REQUESTS ON THE ATTENDANCE HOTLINE.

Attendance Hotline (810) 600-5249

Thank you for your continued partnership.

Congratulations to Mrs. Chris Mack, IAF Parent, and Ms. Jonique S. Donald, F.A.C.E. Director, in completing the Northstar Digital Literacy Training and Proctor Examination in partnership with Flint Healthcare Employment Opportunities Program. The goal is to increase digital literacy skills at IAF. More information to come!

This is a reminder of the upcoming parent/caregiver meeting on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 9AM and 5:30 PM. Refreshments will be served and transportation provided. Questions? Contact Ms. Donald at (810) 600-5214.

The Family and Community Engagement is here to serve! Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns regarding attendance matters or resources.

Keri Crane, K-4 Advocate, kcrane@iafphoenix.org

Durrelle Willis, 5-8 Advocate dwillis@iafphoenix.org

Ayonna Gill, 9-12 Advociate, agill@iafphoenix.org

Rosie Twitty, McKinney-Vento/Homeless Liaison, rtwitty@iafphoenix.org

Jonique S. Donald, FACE Director, jdonald@iafphoenix.org

All children in need of a coat will receive a new winter coat, hat, gloves, and boots (While Supplies Last!). Supply is limited. This is not a one day program…coats are available during CROSSOVER OUTREACH standard service hours. Both a referral and proof of children in the home are required to obtain coats. Please call us at 810-234-2479 if you have any questions!

Stay connected with all the latest updates for this school year by downloading our International Academy phone app today! #StayInformed #IAFCommunity

www.iafphoenix.org

Let's welcome the following staff from the Flint Center For Educational Excellence to IAF for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.

• Jamie Foster: Community School Director (CSD)
• Kamaron Williams: Expanded Learning Coordinator
• Nyree Higgs: K-2 Success Coach
• Deneshia Smith: 3-5 Success Coach
• Aliyah Sims: 6-12 Success Coach

Congratulations to all the young men who have successfully made the team! For those who put forth their best effort but were not selected, we commend your dedication and encourage you to continue striving for excellence. We look forward to seeing you at next year's tryouts.

We are so excited about this opportunity and the partnership with Dynasty Sports League! We will be hosting our very first cheer/dance competition for grades 1st-12th grade.

Registration for grades 1st-6th will start tomorrow November 12th 2024. Spots are limited, so register FAST. Registration forms will be in the main office. Contact Ms. Clark or Ms. Jones for more info.

We are just weeks away from our very first cheer/dance competition, being hosted right here at IAF. Registration is still open. Please contact Ms. Jones for more information.

1st-3rd grade AND 4th-6th grade girls are welcome 🐦‍🔥

Help me congratulate our 4th-6th grades boys. 1st game of the season and they brought home the WIN.

• Breakfast is Served at 7:35 am
• School Day Begins at 8:00 am
  
• New: School Day Ends at 3:15 pm
• Early Release Dismissal at 12:15 pm
• Late Start begins at 10:00 am & Breakfast starts at 9:30 am
  
• New: No Early Dismissal after 2:45pm

If you are coming into the office to request early dismissal, students will not be released after 2:45pm. It is too challenging and too disruptive to request the number of students being asked for early dismissal. We understand that transportation reductions are challenging, and we have been consistently working with MTA on this. However, it is a county wide problem unfortunately. Thank you for understanding and your patience in advance.

Parents/Guardians- do you have a phone number/address that needs to be updated with us? We have a form in the office that you can fill out for a quick change. Or you can email either Ms. McKinley in our records department at smckinley@iafphoenix.org. It is extremely important to have the most current contact information for our families on file at all times. Please, be sure to let us know if this changes.

Parents/Guardians- Our school utilizes the SchoolMessenger system to deliver auto dialers to our families in case of a school closure, reminders of events, or simply a dress down day, etc.

We would like to start to utilize the texting option as well on SchoolMessenger but we do not currently have that many families signed up for the text alerts.

You can participate in the free service by just sending a text message of "Y" or "YES" to our school's short code number 67587.

You can also opt out of these messages at any time by simply replying to one of our messages with the word "STOP". SchoolMessenger is compliant with the Student Privacy Pledge, so you can rest assured that your information is safe and will never be given or sold to anyone.

Locks and bus passes will be available for sale in the main office. Students who wish to purchase can do so from 7:35 - 8:00 am and 3:30 - 4:00 pm. Parents can visit the office at any time to purchase for their student(s).

Because the safety of our children is of paramount concern to us, we require all parents to adhere to the following rules of the road while on campus:

1. There is a 5 miles per hour speed limit at all times while on school property.
2. Park in designated parking spaces only.
3. While on school grounds, pedestrians always have the right of way.
4. Vehicle ignitions MUST be turned off, and the keys removed, while parked on school grounds.
5. Children may NOT be left unattended in a vehicle at any time or for any reason.
6. Violations of these rules may result in a warning. If a violation is serious, or if violations continue, school personnel are authorized to take a tag number for a report to the local police.
7. Do not park in areas around the school that have signs that specifically say NO PARKING. This is an order from the city.

Ms. Cormier

• 810-600-5210 or email tcormier@iafphoenix.org
  

Mrs. Giles: Director of Student Services & Operations

• 810-600-5269 or email kgiles@iafphoenix.org
  

Mr. Crosby: Assistant Director of Student Services 6 to 12

• 810-600-5247 or email kcrosby@iafphoenix.org
  

Mr. Shakir: Assistant Director of Student Services K to 5

• 810-600-5253 or email dshakir@iafphoenix.org
  

Mrs. Southworth- Grades K-5

• 810-600-5240 or email nsouthworth@iafphoenix.org

Dr. Smeltzer- Grades 6-8

• 810-600-5239 or email tsmeltzer@iafphoenix.org

Ms. Vincent- Grades 9-12

• 810-600-5234 or email mvincent@iafphoenix.org

Ms. Alexander- Special Education Director

• 810-600-5233 or email salexander@iafphoenix.org
  

Vacant: Gr. K to 2

• 810-600-5253 or email dshakir@iafphoenix.org

Mr. Warren-Gr. 3 to 5

• 810-600-5211 mwarren@iafphoenix.org
  

Ms. Givens- Gr. 6 to 8

• 810-600-5246 sgivens@iafphoenix.org

Mr. Kendall- Gr. 9 to 12

• 810-600-5281 jkendall@iafphoenix.org

Does your child need a wellness visit, sports physical, or vaccine including COVID-19? Just make sure your child has a consent form on file with us and we can schedule an appointment for you. These can even be done during the school day without a parent/guardian having to miss work. Consent forms are also available in the Main Office or in our Health Clinic. This is a great opportunity for you to take advantage of, but you cannot do so without a consent form on file.

RAHS-International Academy of Flint gives IAF children and youth the tools they need to live a healthy and happy lifestyle. The school-based health center helps provide immunizations, health and fitness programs, and counseling services. Come over and talk to us!

What's on site at RAHS-International Academy of Flint:

• General physical exams
• Sports physicals
• Sick care
• Dental care
• Immunizations
• Lab tests
• Risk assessments

• Counseling (individual, group and family)
• Nutrition program
• Physical activity program
• Referrals to community resources
• Insurance enrollment
• Interpreter services available

Room 170
2820 S. Saginaw Street
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 600-5290
(810) 591-0577

Hours

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 7:30am-3:45pm
• Wednesday - 7:30-11:30am
• Friday - 7:30am-2:30pm

Main Office Hours:

Mon-Fri, 7:00 am to 4:30 pm

Fax Number:

810-600-5300

The International Academy of Flint, College Preparatory Classes & Tuition Free Public Charter School, is a highly regarded K to 12th grade public charter school and institution that provides tuition free, high-quality education to a diverse population in the Flint, MI area.

Email: info@iafphoenix.org
Website: http://iafphoenix.org/
Location: 2820 Saginaw Street, Flint, MI, USA
Phone: 810-600-5000
Facebook: http://facebook.com/IAFphoenix