NO Summer School?!

March 17, 2008

Dear Parent/Guardian:

As the Board of Trustees of the Ross Global Academy Charter School, we would like to take this opportunity to explain some recent programming decisions. The Board and Administration have been working on the program and budget for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2008. This exercise involves examining all aspects of educational programming, curriculum development, facility planning, regulatory compliance, expansion of grades and the impact these changes will have in the upcoming year on the human and fiscal resources of Ross Global Academy.

It is clear that the focus of our faculty and administration this summer needs to be on middle school, planning for the expansion of grades for next year and on the continued development of the curriculum and professional development of our faculty. Additionally, this expansion is necessary to ensure the continued financial sustainability of the school.

As a result of our analysis of the combination of financial, facility and human resources available to the school, we have concluded that we can no longer offer a Summer Program. This means that no summer program will be offered in 2008. The Board and Administration believe this decision least affects the educational programming that takes place during the school year.

At the meeting of March 13, the Board also decided to continue the Saturday program for the remainder of this academic year, but no longer will require attendance of the students. Dr. Clagnaz has been asked by the Board to conduct a series of focus group meetings that include parents, faculty and students to examine the structure and educational value of a Saturday program for next year and beyond.

We want to ensure the Ross Global Academy Charter School remains financially sound while providing the best programming for our students. While budget and programmatic decisions are always difficult, we believe we have made decisions that least likely affect the educational success of our students as compared to alternative options.

We look forward to a long future where the continued success of the School and its students is the focus.

Sincerely,

Nicolas W. Combemale
Trustee,
On behalf of The Board of Trustees
Ross Global Academy Charter School

PICTURE DAY! Monday April 14, 2008!

It's picture day! Remember to press that collar and seam, slick that cowlick down and keep that winning smile bright! Check your child's back pack for more info on the available packages and other details.

Your liaison at RGA is Ms. Candice Ifill, you can contact her via email at cifill@rossglobalacademy.org. You are also welcome to post a question here at the blogspot by using the comments option!"

Magazine Fund Raising Drive

Ross Global Academy is now participating in a Magazine FundRaising Drive conducted by QSP/Reader's Digest in order to support student activities and other worthwhile projects. 40% of every dollar spent will be kept by the school for its educational budget and is considered a tax deduction. This fund raiser's success will depend on your participation which will often require only minimal out-of-pocket expenses.

You can participate in 1 of 2 ways:

1) Order magazines, music and books through the Internet by going to http://www.qsp.com/, click on "Shop Now", enter our account #425054311 and onceagain click on "Shop Now".

2) Submit a list of email addresses of friends and relatives that may becontacted to support our school. Go to http://www.qsp.com/, click on "RegisterNow", enter your email address, your name and your child's name, and ourschool's account #425054311. Then click the "Register" button followed by"Send E-mails" and type away!

Finally, in order to receive your prize, remember to fill out the prizeslip tearoff sent with your original packet and return with a printedreceipt of orders by Thursday, April 10th.

Thanks so much for your help!