It's hard to believe that tomorrow is October, but a new month means new breakfast and lunch menus! šš Check out our October breakfast and lunch menus, also available in the dining section of our Steel City app! šāļøš„


š Exciting news at Steel City Academy! Last Friday, we hosted our first-ever Club Fair : showcasing the amazing after-school clubs available to our Flames š„! From aspiring filmmakers š„ to National Honor Society scholars š
, Student Government leaders š³ļø, Key Club servant leaders šŖš¼ Girls on the Run šāāļø, and more, thereās something for everyone.
We love creating opportunities for our students to discover new passions, deepen their skills, and build a strong, supportive community. šŖ
#WeAreSteelCityStrong #AspirationalEnvironment






š Today kicked off Day 1 of College GO! Week with an Indiana University Theme Day! šš„ Our students and staff rocked their IU gear in crimson and white, showing off their Hoosier pride! ā¤ļøš¤
We also had an incredible opportunity to learn from admissions representatives from Indiana University Northwest and IU Bloomington, plus a special session on the IU Groups program! š”š
Excited for whatās to come this week as we continue exploring college pathways for our students! š #CollegeGoWeek #WeAreSteelCityStrong










This week kicked off our Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program šš„¬šhelping exposeš”our K-6 students to new fruits and vegetables and promote healthy eating š habits! Students enjoy a fruit or vegetable twice a week in the classroom while learning š§ nutritional information and fun facts about the fruit or vegetable. This week students enjoyed cantaloupeš and celery! šāļøš„





šø Picture Day is Coming! šø
Mark your calendars, Steel City Academy families! Picture Day is happening on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.
Here's what you need to know:
*Pre-order online at mylifetouch.com using Picture Day ID: EVT2644P7
*Or, complete the envelope (coming home next week) and send it with cash on Picture Day.
*Photos will be sent home with your student after Picture Day!
Letās get ready for those smiles! šāØ #SteelCityAcademy #PictureDay2024 #
For questions, visit lifetouch.com/support-us.

š Parents & Guardians! š
Join us for our Title I & McKinney Vento Meeting on Tuesday, September 24th from 5:00-6:00 pm at Steel City Academy! š
Learn how weāre using funds to support our students & families, and get valuable insights into our programs! š”
š½ļø Snacks and refreshments will be provided!
We canāt wait to see you there! Letās work together to ensure the best support for our Flames! š„āØ
#SteelCityAcademy #ParentPartnership #TitleI #McKinneyVento #FamilyEngagement

Our college and career readiness team has been hard at work, šŖš¼ planning college tours šØš¾āššand helping our students explore the #BoundlessOpportunities after high school! This past week students had the chance to explore both University of Illinois at Chicago ā¤ļø and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign š§”š, alma mater of our very own Mr. Moore and Mr. Stevens! They enjoyed campus tours, getting to see a typical dorm room, and the dining hall experience!






š We've made it to Labor Day weekend, Steel City! š„³ It's time to celebrate all the hard work we've put in so far this year. A quick reminder: there will be no school on Friday, August 30th, and Monday, September 2nd, in observance of Labor Day. Wishing our Steel City family a relaxing and joyful weekend. You've earned it! šš„ #WeAreSteelCityStrong #OnPurposeWithPurpose

š What a beautiful sight to see! š
Every time you walk into a classroom at Steel City, youāll see learning in action, smiles on faces, and purposeful work! From our littlest learners to our graduating seniors, from Language Arts to Math classes, our Flames are building their knowledge base! š„š #WeAreSteelCityStrong #OnPurposeWithPurpose









šāØ Steel City Families, mark your calendars! āØš
Join us for Back to School Night on Tuesday, September 3rd, from 5:00-6:00 pm! Meet your child's teachers, explore their classrooms, and learn more about the exciting schoolwork ahead this year. Let's kick off the new school year together and set our Flames up for success! š„
We can't wait to see you there! #SteelCityAcademy #OnPurposeWithPurpose #WeAreSteelCityStrong

š Yesterday was an incredible start to the school year for our Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd graders! š Our amazing teachers created beautiful, welcoming spaces where our Baby Flames shared about themselves, built community, practiced routines, and, most importantly, felt the JOY of school! š„³
Weāre so excited to welcome our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders todayāget ready for another day of fun, learning, and community! šš„ #SteelCityAcademy #BuildingCommunity #OnPurposeWithPurpose










š What a morning! We kicked off the first day of school with the biggest welcome for our Kindergarten, First, and Second graders! šāØ Our amazing staff created a tunnel of high fives, fist bumps, and hugs with the background music bumping. š¶š„ The smiles, the excitement, the energyāthis is how we do it at Steel City Academy! šš„ Hereās to a year filled with learning, laughter, and experiences for our Baby Flames! š #SteelCityStrong #FirstDay #OnPurposeWithPurpose #WeAreSteelCityStrong










Field trips don't end just because it's summer! šš A few students enrolled in our summer school P.E. course took a trip to Planet Fitness to work up a sweat!šŖš¼š¦ššæāāļøShoutout to Ms. Moss for helping these students build fitness habits that will last a lifetime!



It's hard to believe that summer is almost over and the 2024-2025 school year is about to begin! Check out all the details on the attached flyers for registration, orientation, and first day of school! š š« āļø


High School Students: We are so excited to partner with Planet Fitness to provide all of our high school students a FREE SUMMER GYM MEMBERSHIP!šŖš¼šš½āāļø Now through August 31st, teens ages 14 - 19 can work out for FREE at Planet Fitness! Don't wait, register now! planetfitness.com/summerpass

Is your child attending summer school? Check out the summer breakfast and lunch menus here or by visiting the School Nutrition Program page on our website! š„Ŗāļøš§


Steel City Parents: Summer 2024 will be the first year for Indiana SUN Bucks, a new benefits program that provides families $120 for each eligible school-aged child to buy groceries when school is out! This new program is available in addition to free meals that kids of all ages can get at summer meal sites in their communities. If you are interested in applying for this summer grocery benefit, go to the SUN Bucks Application Website to apply and learn more! https://indianasunbucks.com/home #WeAreSteelCityStrong

As a reminder, Steel City Academy will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024, in observance of Memorial Day! School will resume on Tuesday, May 28th for students! #WeAreSteelCityStrong šŗšø š

šæStep into an enchanted garden at prom this year! šøāØ
Let the magic of nature surround you as we dance the night away under twinkling lights and amongst blooming flowers. Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with fairy-tale vibes and enchanting moments. Save the date and get your tickets now! Reach out to Ms. Smith with any questions! #TheEnchantedGarden

Our Kindergarten through 6th graders have continued enjoying a new fresh fruit and vegetable each week as part of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable program! Today they enjoyed some sweet, juicy watermelon from Guatemala and Costa Rica! šš



