We are now in Week 4, and our Falcons continue to soar! Please review the important updates below:
Attendance Matters
Student attendance is critical to academic success. Please ensure your child is present and on time each day.
Health Update – 7th Grade Vaccinations
St. Vincent’s Medical Resource Van will be on campus Friday, September 5th to provide required vaccinations for 7th graders. Parent permission is required.
Open House & Title I meeting
Parent Right to Know Title I meeting: Tuesday, September 9th at 5:30 PM in the auditorium
Open House: Tuesday, September 9th at 6:00 PM
Please plan to attend both events. Your involvement directly impacts your student’s performance and our school success.
Progress Monitoring (PM1) Testing
PM1 testing begins this week in Reading and Math. Thank you for ensuring your student is well-rested and ready to do their best.
Falcon Athletics & Activities
Congratulations to the students who made the football, volleyball, and cheerleading teams! Thank you for showing your Falcon Pride.
Uniform Policy Reminder
Students must wear school uniforms daily.
Not permitted: shorts, sweatpants, leggings, jeggings, skirts, crop tops, tank tops, or overly tight garments.
Clear or mesh backpacks are required.
Cell Phone Policy
Cell phones must not be used or visible at any time during the school day.
Phones that are out will be confiscated.
Confiscated phones will be placed in the school safe.
Parents may pick up confiscated phones only between 7:30–8:30 AM or 3:15–4:00 PM on school days.
Please understand that students are not allowed to have phones out during the day per DCPS and Florida State policies.
Reading Expectation
We encourage all students to read 1 hour each night, Monday through Friday, and 3 hours over the weekend — a total of 8 hours per week. Please take time to read with your child and model reading by example.
Thank you for your continued partnership in making Falcon Nation the best place to learn and lead!
With Falcon Pride,
Leon Mungin
Principal
Dear Falcon Families,
It’s official! Students may wear jeans and t-shirts tomorrow for Dress Down Day as a reward for meeting their monthly behavior goals.
As a school, we are working toward two big goals this year:
Earning a “B” school grade
Reducing discipline referrals by 500
To help us celebrate while keeping our reward system in place, please ensure your student follows the guidelines below:
Not Allowed: shorts, sweatpants, leggings, jeggings, skirts, crop tops, tank tops, or overly tight clothing.
Allowed: jeans and t-shirts representing your favorite sports team.
Thank you for helping us maintain high standards on dress down days and for your continued support in making this a strong start to the school year. Together, we will reach our goals!
With gratitude,
LM
Principal
Good afternoon!
To better serve our parents and community, we have moved tonight's SAC meeting to AUGUST 21st at 5:30pm. Thank you for the late notice and for being understanding.
Please join us! Your voice matters!
Be a part of the conversation to help shape the future of our school.
Date: AUGUST 21st, 2025
Time:5:30pm
Location: YMWLA Auditorium, 900 Acorn Street
Dear Falcon Families,
We are excited to welcome our students back for an amazing school year at the Leadership Academy, as we continue our journey toward becoming a Stem academy.
School begins tomorrow morning!
Intake: Doors open at 8:05 AM. Please do not drop students off before 7:45 AM for safety reasons.
Materials: Students should come prepared with all necessary school supplies. You can find the complete supply list on our school website.
Uniforms: Students are expected to be in uniform starting tomorrow.
Meals: We proudly provide free breakfast and lunch daily.
Dismissal: School ends at 3:15 PM. Please make timely arrangements for pickup.
Transportation: Students should know their bus number before arriving.
Cell Phones: Cell phones must remain off and out of sight during the school day.
Important Attendance Reminder:
Tomorrow, students will receive their new schedules during their first-period class. It is very important that we start the school year with perfect attendance. Please make every effort to have your student present and on time.
If you have any questions, please stop by the main office.
We look forward to a year filled with growth, discovery, and success. Let’s make this a year where we SOAR to new heights — together!
Welcome to an exciting new chapter,
Leon Mungin
Principal
Leadership Academy Families and Community Partners,
This is a friendly reminder that our first School Advisory Council (SAC) meeting of the 2025–2026 school year is coming up—and it’s a pivotal one as we prepare to become a new STEM Academy!
Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Leadership Academy Media Center
Agenda Highlights:
Welcome & Introductions
STEM Transition Overview: Timeline and key milestones for our shift to a new STEM Academy
Review of School Goals & Priorities: Aligning our SIP with STEM-focused excellence
Parent & Community Input: Your ideas on STEM clubs, labs, and family engagement initiatives
Volunteer Opportunities: STEM Nights, robotics & coding clubs, and media center support
Key Dates & Upcoming Events: Including our official STEM launch activities
Your voice and partnership are crucial as we chart this exciting new course. Let’s collaborate to ensure every Falcon has the resources, experiences, and support to soar in STEM!
If you have any questions or would like to propose an agenda item—particularly around STEM programs—please feel free to reach out to me directly.
Thank you for your ongoing commitment. We look forward to seeing you on August 12 as we take flight toward becoming a new STEM Academy!
Warm regards,
Leon Mungin
