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LEA ESTA PÁGINA EN ESPAÑOL Our commitment to partnering with you to prepare your child to fulfill productive leadership roles in society remains strong. Therefore, to continue strengthening our service and support to your child and family, we are exploring the possibility of adopting a 4-day school week for the 2023-2024 school year, which begins in August.  Your feedback as we explore a 4-day school week is very important to us, so we ask that you please take a few minutes of your time to complete the brief survey below. ANSWER THE SURVEY Parent Frequently Asked Questions DOWLOAD Staff Frequently Asked Questions DOWLOAD Join Superintendent Brannon in upcoming meetings to learn more, and share your thoughts, feedback and questions. Virtual Townhall Recordings: April 12 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HB2OnQeES7U Virtual Townhall Recordings: February 24 https://youtu.be/2FckhLBNlBc Virtual Townhall Recordings: February 17 https://youtu.be/De6I_bQpk34 Virtual Townhall Recordings: February 10 https://youtu.be/mdBnrh1BNOs

One of our seven pending TIA designees, Ms. Lindsey Miles, joined our district (via East Grand Preparatory) last year.  She currently teaches 6th grade mathematics and has been teaching for three years in total. Before coming to Cityscape, Ms. Miles majored in criminal justice and had dreams of becoming a juvenile probation officer.  Her desire was to reduce recidivism and show the adolescents that there were still opportunities available to them.  However, she also had the call to teach, which happily brought her to the Cityscape family. When asked about her high marks on the T-TESS and the MAP assessment (student growth), she responded “I really try to ensure that my students are always engaged!” She added with a chuckle, “I am loud and energetic.  I tell the students to match my energy.  Emotions are a big part of how we learn.  I tell them to BE EXCITED when they come to class.  When my kids are excited, I know they are ready to learn.” When asked what advice she would give to those who are currently in alt cert programs, as they chose teaching after earning a bachelor’s degree in a major other than education, Ms. Miles replied, “Give yourself grace.  Celebrate those little victories!  If you have a student who only grew by one percentage point, celebrate that one point!  If you arrive at work late, celebrate that you made it for those students who need you!  Keep yourself motivated through those little victories!” When asked for some words of commendation for Ms. Miles, EGP Assistant Principal, Dr. Israel Garcia, said, “When you are in Ms. Miles’ classroom, it is difficult to miss the action; her voice goes…

Mark Your Calendars Foresight Summer Camp 2023 is in the planning! We are excited because planning is already underway for Foresight Summer Camp 2023! We are preparing 25 days of interactive, fun, and enrichment learning.  The camp provides us an opportunity to continue strengthening students’ academics. We are excited to see some of the results from last year’s camp, such as an improvement in math and reading among 86% of the students who attended the camp. We are committed to continuing to drive students toward successful academic achievement. Foresight Summer Camp 2023 is scheduled from June 7 through July 13. Be on the lookout for more information on how and when to enroll your child.

 Our commitment to partnering with you to prepare your child to fulfill productive leadership roles in society remains strong. Therefore, to continue strengthening our service and support to your child and family, Cityscape Schools is exploring the possibility of adopting a 4-day school week for the 2023-2024 school year.  JOIN Superintendent Leonard Brannon to learn more and share your thoughts, feedback, and questions. Meeting to be streamed through this Facebook platform and our YouTube channel. Facebook         www.facebook.com/CityscapeSchools  YouTube          www.youtube.com/@cityscapeschools2974 For more information, visit: http://www.cityscapeschools.org/4dayschoolweek

Cityscape Schools and The Compelling Why partner to continue helping to educate the whole child. The partnership provided students with Success Sessions and  Leadership Series. Read more.https://www.thecompellingwhy.org/cityscape-schools-and-the-compelling-why-helping-to-educate-the-whole-child/

Cityscape’s goal to impact a child’s life in offering peace and hope is met during this holiday season with its first ever Angel Tree.  Board members, administration, teachers, and staff members came together to spread awareness to this great cause allowing investment in the life of students by going beyond academics and offering families additional support they may need through the holiday season.   “We desire to be a light in our community and align with the mission of Cityscape Schools by leading and contributing to our community and society,” said Natica Jones, Counselor at East Grand Preparatory. Across the three campuses – East Grand Preparatory, Buckner Preparatory, and the Early Childhood Center – Cityscape was able to sponsor 28 students from 13 families. All who will receive their presents the week before leaving for their holiday break.  Students were able to write to an angel what they wished for Christmas, and then matched with a Cityscape staff member. There was a 100% Angel-to-student match. Angel Tree at Cityscape Schools administration office This program is successful by creating a great impact in the lives of the students by leading by example and building character and morale through the acts of giving. The gratefulness the families have already shown only inspires Cityscape to keep helping out the community.  “Many times, students read about acts of kindness, but rarely see it done,” said Felecia Lopez, Counselor at Buckner Preparatory. “The angel tree gives students this opportunity and an experience that they can carry with them throughout their life.” This program will stay to be an annual tradition at Cityscape after seeing the successful turnout from both parties – the helpful staff and families.…

Students at the Early Childhood Center celebrate “12 days before Christmas plus 1” right before the Winter Break!  This year, the ECC started the Twelve days by wearing antlers or an elf hat and will end with students and staff wearing their favorite pajamas! A tradition that started about only two years ago and has become an annual celebration thanks to Mr. Lopez, principal at Cityscape’s Early Childhood Center.  The students really look forward to the holidays because of all the activities that the teachers and staff offer. The idea first came from Jingle Jangle, which was celebrated in conjunction with East Grand Prep. The center decided to modify this tradition once they moved into the new Early Childhood Center building.  “We made it so that the younger students could participate and facilitated the days,” said Mr. Lopez “The jingle jangle was great but there were some activities that the little ones couldn’t participate in.” One of the favorite days for the students is ugly sweater day, where the students wear a Christmas sweater. “I think the kids really like arriving at school in the morning and seeing their teachers and classmates in the holiday spirit. I see that they are excited to see what everyone is wearing,” said Mr. Lopez. Throughout the year, the staff creates different activities that both the students and parents enjoy, allowing for more parent involvement. “We’re creating moments that are influenced by this one activity in school and it expands to also create a closer bond between parent and child,” said Mr. Lopez. “They are bonding and getting excited to pick out what to dress up as for that day together.”Students from the other Cityscape…