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
Welcome back, Falcons! Please join us for student orientation as we "Soar Toward a B"!
Orientation will be July 31st, from 3:30-5:30pm here at The Leadership Academy (900 Acorn St.). We hope to see you there! #LetsSoar #FalconNation
It's never too early to start your Back-to-School shopping! Screenshot this list before you head to the store so you don't forget anything, and DON'T FORGET that you need a clear or mesh bookbag this year too! See you soon, Falcons!
Calling all incoming 6th graders!! You are invited to our AMAZING RACE BOOTCAMP! Come meet your teachers, explore the school, and make new friends – one clue at a time! Prizes, surprises, and plenty of fun await.
Important Details
-Date & Time: Tuesday, July 29, 2025, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
-Doors Open & Drop-off: 8:45 AM at the main entrance
-Pick-up: Please arrive by 12:45 PM
-Lunch & Snacks: Students will need to bring their own lunch; A light morning snack and water will be provided.
-Attire: Comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for indoor/outdoor activities.
Parents, to help us plan materials and refreshments, please let us know if your child will attend by completing the survey before July 17, 2025.
Survey: https://forms.office.com/r/4vU7S2MZTt?origin=lprLink
#TLA
#AmazingRace
#6thGradeReady
#MiddleSchoolMission
Backpack Update! For everyone's safety, Falcons are required to carry a clear or mesh/see-through backpack beginning THIS school year (2025-2026). Please keep this in mind as you begin your back-to-school shopping. Thank you so much!
Join us in the main building auditorium at YMWLA for our 8th grade PRIDE celebration hosted by Chancelight from 6:00pm-7:00pm!
A Reminder to ALL 6th Grade Parents - Immunizations:
In addition to compliance with all required immunizations, students entering, attending, or transferring to 7th grade in Florida schools must have the following vaccines to start 7th grade:
Tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis (Tdap) vaccine
If your child has already received these immunizations, you must provide the school with proof on a fully completed Florida Certificate of Immunization form (DH 680).
See the full article under our "News" for all of the details and more information regarding immunization locations!
Come out and join us at our March SAC Meeting!
Come out TONIGHT and join us for our SAC Meeting 5:30pm in the Media Center.
Our football game this week has been moved Wednesday at Riverside High School.
Congratulations! Mrs. Ybarra YMWLA 24-25 Teacher of the Year
