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IHLA/Braintree Academy K-8 Newsletter

IDAHO

9/8/2026

Weekly Focus

Internet Reimbursement: Please make sure that you’ve filled out the Internet Reimbursement form AND linked your bank account to TheoPay to receive your reimbursements. 

 

Action Items:

  1. Look for a Screener sign-up email from your Homeroom Teacher.

  2. Connect your bank account to TheoPay for internet reimbursement.
  3. Check out the Braintree Buzz & Submissions Training

Important Upcoming Dates

  • September 11 - Portfolio Submission #1

  • September 15 - #2 Funding Event 

Check out All Submission Due Dates.

Classes & Clubs

We understand that sometimes live and anchor classes or elective clubs are not the perfect fit for every student. You are welcome to drop a class or club if it’s not working for you. However, the period to drop for a reimbursement has closed. This form will remove students from the courses in Buzz.

 

Please note that it may take up to 14 days to remove students from accounts.

Resources

Check out the Provided Homeroom Resources area in your homeroom to explore all the great resources available to you anytime! You’ll find helpful tools and options to support learning across all subject areas.

Supplemental Learning Funds

It's almost time! The remainder of your second semester funding will be available on September 15th!

 

A few reminders:

  • If you have not already paid for your classes and clubs, you will want to make sure you do that when your remaining funding is available! If you are not sure where to find how to pay for classes and clubs, you will navigate to TheoPay, find the button for My Exclusive Partner, and search for the option for Elective Clubs, Live Essentials Classes, and Anchor Classes!
  • If you are wanting to be reimbursed for internet and have not yet submitted your monthly bill, you will want to do that before September 15th! Here is the form to submit your internet. IMPORTANT: You MUST also connect your bank account! You will want to do this immediately after requesting the reimbursement so that you receive your reimbursement! Check your emails for communication from IHLA for instructions on how to set this up!

Are you not sure how to login to TheoPay or do not have your login information, please reach out to IHLA: IHLAfunding@malad.us

 

IHLA Funding Webinar

8/26/26 IHLA funding webinar slides

IHLA funding webinar recording 8/26/26

 

Got Questions? Join Our Live Office Hours Monday - Thursday 10am MST or email ihlafunding@malad.us

Field Trips & Events

Get ready to kick off the school year with Braintree friends and field trips!

  • September 9 -
    • Athol | Donuts, Dendrology and Swimming!
    • Moscow | Rock Climbing Kick Off Party
  • September 10 - Virtual | Watercolors
  • September 11 - Mountain Home | Slice and Ice Kickoff
  • September 14 - Bonners Ferry | Froyo Social
  • September 16 - Virtual | Carnivorous Plants
  • September 17 - Lava Hot Springs | Splash Back into School!

Don’t forget to check out our contests and special programs throughout the year! New opportunities are added regularly, giving students even more fun ways to explore their interests, get creative, and enhance their learning experience. 

 

Student Field trips, Virtual events and Contest | Sign Up Here! 

We can't wait to see you at the following Community Learning Days!

  • September 14 - Pocatello | Idaho Falls

  • September 18 - CDA | Rexburg

  • September 21 - Sandpoint | Twin Falls

  • September 22 - Moscow | Treasure Valley (TWO locations!)

  • September24 - MiniCassia

September Community Learning Days | Sign Up Here 

Testing

Benchmark testing for K-8th grade students starts in September. Reading tests for K-3rd grade will use the Amira platform, whereas K-8th grade Math and 4th-8th grade Reading assessments will use the STAR platform.

 

Homeroom teachers have sent emails regarding testing sign-ups.

 

Important: Please choose the correct testing link for each of your children to avoid delays. Because links vary by grade level and subject, selecting the proper one is essential for a smooth assessment process.

Benchmark Testing

Table Showing the following. Grades K-3, Subject Reading, Platform Amira. Grades K-8, Subject Math, Platform STAR. Grades 4-8, Subject Reading, Platform STAR

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