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Braintree Academy K-8 Newsletter

INDIANA

10/19/2026

Weekly Focus

Welcome back from Fall Break!

 

We are finishing up the first checkpoint test this week. If you have not yet selected a test session, one will be assigned to you.

 

Action Items:

  1. Sign up to attend an Innovation Fair event! 

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    Spark Your Imagination at the Braintree Innovation Fair!

    Every great idea begins with a SPARK! We're inviting Braintree students to dream big, think creatively, and bring their innovative ideas to life at our Braintree Innovation Fairs happening in November!

    • Spark Creativity as a Student Presenter! Have an invention, creative solution, or unique idea? Bring it to life and share it with others! Our Innovation Fair Guide and STEM Unit Study will help students every step of the way, with opportunities to pass off learning goals as they create and prepare.

    • Spark Curiosity as a Student Observer! Students don't have to be a presenter to participate! Come explore fellow students' creations, ask questions, and discover ideas using these Observer Worksheets!

    Sign-ups open TOMORROW! November events will be published in Sign Up Central, where families can register students as Presenters or Observers. We encourage family and friends to come support students' creativity!

     

    Helpful Links:

    Innovation Fair Guide - Answers what the Innovation Fair is and walks students through the Innovation Design Process

    STEM Unit Study - Can be used to prep for the Innovation Fair

    Observer Worksheets - Created to help students observe and learn more at the Innovation Fair.

     

    One little spark can lead to something amazing! We can't wait to see the creativity and innovation our Braintree students bring to life!

      Important Upcoming Dates

      Upcoming Submission Due Dates

      • October 23 - Portfolio Submission
      • October 30 - Attendance
      • November 6 - Progress Check K5 | Portfolio JH + Electives
      • November 13 - Attendance
      • November 20 - Portfolio Submission
      • December 4 - Attendance
      • December 11 - End of Semester Reflection
      • December 18    Attendance

      Upcoming Important Dates

      • Thanksgiving Break - November 25-27
      • Winter Break - December 21-January 4
      • Start of second semester - January 5

      Tests | Screener Dates

      •  October 5-23 - Checkpoint 1 ELA and Math 

        Cloverdale Community School Calendar. These are the dates families will be responsible for attendance. Indiana 26-27 Calendar.

         

        View all of the Submission Due Dates.

        Supplemental Learning Funds

        Updated time for Braintree Support Office Hours!

        From now through December you can join us during Braintree Support Office Hours, Monday–Thursday from 9:00–10:00 AM MST, or email funding+in@braintreeed.com.

         

        Make Your Funding Go Further

        Your student's funding is available to support learning throughout the school year, giving you the flexibility to purchase resources when they're needed most. Some families choose to use funds throughout the year, while others save a portion for future educational needs or seasonal sales events.

        Major sales events are just around the corner, including promotions from Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and Walmart. These sales can be a great opportunity to stretch your funding dollars and purchase eligible educational materials at discounted prices.

        When possible, our team will do its best to prioritize eligible orders during these major sales events so families can take advantage of sale pricing. While we cannot guarantee that every order will be processed in time for a specific promotion, we will make every effort to support families during these high-volume sales periods.

         

        Order your student’s Braintree ID through the Fund Hub portal!

        • Student ID without a lanyard: $5
        • Student ID with a lanyard: $8

        To purchase, log in to the Fund Hub portal and click on Submit New Request. You will then choose Braintree Opt-in Resources from the drop down menu and scroll all the way to the bottom until you find the options for Braintree ID.

        Funding closes on May 15th, 2027 for the school year.

         

        Have Questions? We’re Here to Help!

        Join us during Braintree Support Office Hours, Monday–Thursday from 9:00–11:00 AM MST, or email funding+in@braintreeed.com.

        Field Trips & Events

        Fall into Field Trips with Braintree Academy! We’d love to see you at our upcoming Fall themed events! 

        • October 23rd - 

          • Fort Wayne - Pumpkin Patch

          •  Lafayette - Feast of the Hunters Moon 

        Community Learning Days!

        • October 19 - Lafayette | Evansville | Indianapolis | Fort Wayne

        • October 20 - Elkhart

        • October 21 - Southeast Indiana

        • October 22 - Northwest Indiana | Bloomington

        • October 23 - South Bend

        Virtual

        • October 20 - Virtual | Plant Parts and Pumpkins
        • October 21 - Virtual | Scholastic Storyvoice | The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin
        • October 28 - Virtual | Smithsonian | Suited for Survival

        Contests & Special programs (New opportunities are added regularly)

        • Deadline Oct 20 - Contest | Proud to be a Hoosier Essay 
        • Sept. 7-Feb. 2 - Contest | National Civics Bee | Grades 6-8

        • Oct. 1-Oct 31 - Contest | Inktober | K-12

        • Oct. 1-October 31 - Contest | Allen County Public Library Teen Literary Magazine | Grades 7-12 (Allen County residents)
        • All Year - Special Program | Every Kid Outdoors | Grade 4

         Student Field Trips, Virtual Events & Contests | Sign Up Here!

        Additional Information

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          It’s Not Too Late to Become a Writing Warrior!

          We’re one week into our Writing Warriors Challenge, but there’s still plenty of time to join the fun!

           

          Each daily lesson is short and manageable, so students can start with Day 1, double up on a few lessons, or simply work at their own pace!

           

          Writing Warriors helps students build a personal narrative one small step at a time, from brainstorming ideas to bringing their stories to life!

          We have two versions:

          • K–4th Grade: Short, approachable writing prompts.
          • 5th–8th Grade: More detailed prompts to encourage creativity and storytelling.

          Plus, participating students have the opportunity to be featured in our Braintree Writing Warriors Digital Storybook!

           

          It's never too late to jump in and start creating!

           

          Join the adventure here:
          https://www.braintree4me.com/braintree-learning-hub/writing-warriors

          Braintree Support

            Need Additional Support? Email us at: Indiana@BraintreeEd.com We are always happy to help.

            Job Openings

            • Indiana PT Virtual Special Education Teacher
            • 504 Coordinator 

            Candidates must live in one of Braintree work states in order to qualify: ID, IN, MN, MS, ND, OK, TN, UT, WI, WY 

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