May Parent Newsletter
Parent Newsletter
Dates: Thursday & Friday, May 8–9, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
It’s that time again—let’s beautify our school!
Join us for Global Youth Service Days as we come together to enhance the visual appeal of the International Academy of Flint. This year’s school beautification efforts will include:
Clean-up & trash pick-up
Weed removal
Flower planting
Mulching
Classes and student organizations are encouraged to participate. Please use to link below to sign-up.
Let’s make our school shine! 🌸🧤🌿
We will not have a rain make-up day as we will do what we can for the two days allocated.
Questions contact Kandi Thomas (kthomas@iafphoenix.org) before the event and Traci Cormier (tcormier@iafphoenix.org) the week of the event.
IAF, Flint, & surrounding areas it’s time to show up and show out. Join the Floyd and Brenda Clack Initiative & IAF for the 4th Annual Flint to HBCU Forum: “How to Protect and Preserve the Culture” hosted by Hailee Clack and Antonio Sweeney. This will be an evening dedicated to education, empowerment, and elevating the next generation. We'll have free food, giveaways, and community vendors! Come and immerse in the HBCU experience!
Thursday, May 15, 2025
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM (Doors open at 5:00 PM)
International Academy of Flint
2820 S. Saginaw St, Flint, MI 48503
Stay tuned — our panel lineup is coming soon. You don’t want to miss this. #FlintToHBCU #HBCUCulture #ProtectTheCulture #FBCInitiative
Did you forget to order prints of your student's school photos?
There's still time, and Lifetouch is offering 10% off!
The Genesee Intermediate School District is excited to announce that the Class of 2025 Genesee Opportunity Stipend award amount is $1,600! This is an increase of $200 from 2024!
As you know, the Genesee Opportunity (GO) stipend provides Genesee County high school graduates with money for college, career training, or certification licensing fees.
To be eligible, students must reside in Genesee County or on a property that is taxed by a Genesee County school district and graduate from a Genesee County high school.
Students should complete an application online at: https://www.geneseego.org/home/application
If any Class of 2025 seniors need assistance completing an application or have questions on how they may be able to utilize their stipend, they may reach out to Hannah Johnson at gcgo@geneseeisd.org or 810-591-4246.
Again, we are excited to bring this hope for the future to our Genesee County graduating seniors!!
Flint High School Seniors — Don’t Miss This!
The Ticket to Tuition sweepstakes is your shot at winning FREE TUITION at any Michigan public university, community college, or skilled trades program!
Must be a 2025 Michigan high school graduate
Must be 18 or older by July 12, 2025
Deadline to apply: June 12, 2025
Enter now tickettotuition.com
Invest in your future today! #FlintSeniors #TicketToTuition #ClassOf2025 #FlintStrong
Started my new group of 3rd graders today!
There's such a negative connotation surrounding growth, and change. It really has our youth conflicted and confused about truly understanding that it is fundamental to their development across all areas, including physical, cognitive, emotional, and social. These processes allow us to learn, adapt, and thrive as they navigate the world and develop into the individuals they will become.
Today's focus was about acknowledging our bad habits (we all have them!), and being brave enough to work on them!
We dove into some good dialogue on the importance of giving ourselves grace as we grow and change!
I'm just grateful to be here!
#International#Academy#Just#Us#Girls#Mrs.Powell#Lady#Phoenix#Flint#Our#Children#Are#The#Future
Shout Out to Another Rising Phoenix🐦🔥
Congratulations to Christian Lyle, Class of 2028! Your Phoenix Family is very proud of you; we’re excited about this opportunity you’ve earned.
Phenom Basketball is excited to announce that Christian Lyle from Flint, Michigan will be attending the 2025 Phenom National Camp in Orange County, California.
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Unwind and recharge with FREE community yoga at the new Crim office on May 15th! Certified yoga instructor Elizabeth Wise will guide you through a gentle practice to enhance flexibility and reduce stress. Perfect for beginners! Modifications provided. Secure your spot today at crim.org/mindfulness/events!
#FlintCommunity #FreeEvent #YogaLove Flint Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma Program, Henry Ford Health
Please Note: Success Begins with Showing Up!
- 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.
Change of Address or Phone Numbers?
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.
Are you taking advantage of our text messaging service?
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.
Rules for Vehicles While on School Grounds:
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:
- There is a 5 miles per hour speed limit at all times while on school property.
- Park in designated parking spaces only.
- While on school grounds, pedestrians always have the right of way.
- Vehicle ignitions MUST be turned off, and the keys removed, while parked on school grounds.
- Children may NOT be left unattended in a vehicle at any time or for any reason.
- 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.
- Do not park in areas around the school that have signs that specifically say NO PARKING. This is an order from the city.
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
Mr. Brooks- Gr. K to 2
- 810-600-5253 or email kbrooks@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
RAHS Regional Alliance for Healthy School- Clinic-International Academy of Flint
Spring is the perfect time to get your athlete’s sport physical done for the 2025-2026 school year and the RAHS Clinic can help you out! We are happy to perform sport physicals before the school year lets out in June, and then you don’t have to worry about it at all over the summer or in the fall. We accept ALL insurances, and the uninsured as well. If you need help getting insurance, specifically Medicaid, we can help you with that, too. If your student isn’t on file with us, they can pick up a consent in the clinic or the main office. Please feel free to reach out with questions at (810) 600-5290. We look forward to working with your child.”
Nicole Galehouse, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Regional Alliance for Healthy Schools
International Academy of Flint
2820 S. Saginaw St. | Flint, MI 48503
Work 810.600.5290 | Fax 810.591.0577
Hours
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 7:30am-3:45pm
- Wednesday - 7:30-11:30am
- Friday - 7:30am-2:30pm
About Us
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