The New Outlook Academy Book Club has selected its next book. “Thick: And Other Essays” by the American sociologist, professor, and writer Tressie McMillan Cottom is a
2019 collection of essays that explores a range of topics, including womanhood, body image, and social media. It also covers the author’s experience as a southern black woman in academia. Thick was a finalist for the 2019 National Book Award. Twenty-five young ladies have joined the book club for this reading, which will involve group chapter reviews and discussions. We are thrilled with the interest, excitement, and enthusiasm demonstrated by the students participating in this thought-provoking group activity.
New Outlook Academy students took advantage of the unusually warm weather with trips to West Mifflin Park and the Mt. Washington Overlook. They also enjoyed a visit to the ice cream shop!
Here is to hoping that Indian Summer days stick around for a while longer!!!
Thanks to the very generous donation from the @Giant Eagle Corporation, all New Academy Charter School families will have a turkey on their table this Thanksgiving!
WOODWORKING CERTIFICATIONS LEAD TO CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Summit Academy students Elijah F. (Monroe Co.) and Logan G. (Kanawha, WV), recently earned their Sawblade Certification through the Woodworking Career
Alliance (WCA). This achievement, earned through the Summit Academy Woodshop Trade Class, is an industry and PACTT Alliance recognized certification. The certification indicates that the recipient has acquired knowledge related to setting up, breaking down, calibrating and operating machinery commonly found in most modern wood shops and mills. Congratulations to these two young men.
Global Links in partnership with the Western PA Diaper Bank will be hosting a 3rd Public Drive-Up Diaper Distribution that is sponsored by UPMC, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, and UPMC Health Plan.
When: Saturday, November 14, 2020 Where: UPMC Second Ave Parking (88 Swinburne Street Pittsburgh, PA…
The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) in conjunction with PACTT Alliance, hosted employers via zoom for a virtual job fair for Summit students. Employers described their business to our young men with the goal of introducing them to job opportunities across the…
AWESOME ALUMNI ALERT! Congratulations to Dyami F. (Allegheny County)! He has been accepted into CCAC and will be starting his college education very soon! We are so happy for this young man!!!
Career Opportunities Achieved through Welding Industry Certifications
Congratulations to Summit Academy students Antonio F. (San Diego, CA), Leon P. (Mckean Co.) and Johnathan M. (Erie) for earning their D1.1 Flat Plate 1G (groove weld) certification.
Jonathan H. (Westmoreland Co.) earned the D1.1 flat plate in the “horizontal” position. He has already earned the D1.1 Flate Plate (groove weld). The horizontal weld is more difficult version of the test. He now has 2 welding certifications!
Congratulations to this exceptional group of young ladies who recently earned their ServSafe certifications. This national credential provides basic education and training in five areas related to food safety. The program is administered by the National Restaurant Association and represents an…
Use your Parent/Guardian login to access the ‘Open-House Group’ on your Schoology Platform (https://theacademyschools.schoology.com) It is here that you will be able to view teacher made videos that will allow them to introduce themselves,…
