Learning Period Parent Newsletter

• Art supplies connected to learning classes or unit lessons in curriculum
• Novels, unit lessons, reading improvement programs, writing improvement, learning in literature, etc.
• Course work materials, such as academic textbooks, workbooks, curriculum materials, and learning software via online or CD
• Academic programs (online curriculum, independent curriculum, activities, etc.)
• Educational games related to math, science, English, STEAM, etc. (puzzles, bingo, vocabulary cards, flashcards, etc.)
• Activity kits related to core or extracurricular classes
• Physical Education and sport/athletic items if they are considered non-consumables. Examples include items such as balls, bats, nets, tennis rackets, and jump ropes.
• Rental equipment bundled with an learning service (music lessons, sport leagues, etc.)
• School technology equipment (i.e. laptop and printer) from school Tech Center
• Educational items

Monarch River Academy understands that each child is unique. Therefore, if there are special circumstances, such as a 4th grade student who is ready for 6th grade reading materials, please communicate with your Independent Study Teacher, so that the appropriate materials can be purchased. We work hard to accommodate each individual student’s needs.

• Anything labeled non-educational
• Any religious based products
• Any furniture, organizational products, storage, personal laptop case/bags, or household items
• Personal items such as uniforms, pads, shoes, cups, or mouthguards
• Any expenses involved in athletic or performing arts competitions including entrance fees or travel fees
• Large items such as bicycles and backyard trampolines
• Household products, yard equipment, clothes, and non-educational toys

Your first point of contact for ordering issues should be your Independent Study Teacher.

Consumables are items that the student completely uses up while they are enrolled with our school and therefore cannot be used by another student.

Non-consumables are items that can be used again by another student.

All items in the following categories are considered non-consumable and must be returned as school property when you are done with them or when you withdraw from the school:

• Technology, Electronics, and Media (CDs/DVDs)
• Novels, Textbooks and Teacher Manuals
• Science Equipment
• Math Manipulatives
• Musical Equipment
• Athletic Equipment
• Games and Puzzles

Planning amounts are deposited into students’ accounts twice each school year. Parents/guardians can spend up to the current account balance at any given time.

You will be able to view your remaining balance when you log into your family’s Ordering System account. Please contact your Independent Study Teacher for assistance.

No, the school cannot reimburse families for purchases made in the past, present, or future. All products/services need to be requested through the Ordering System and the school will order and pay for materials/services.

All items are purchased through the school with state education funds and are considered property of the school. Non-consumables need to be returned to the school office(s) when the student withdraws from the school. They may be returned earlier if the items are no longer needed for student learning.

You may hand the items back to your teacher at any meeting or at the end of each semester/school year.

Order times vary due to the amount of orders being placed daily by families. Wait times can run up to 4 weeks. High peak order times are July-September and December-January. The school leaves ordering open all year.

You can order ink through the Ordering System as a product.

Service vendors are required to submit an application for approval before they become an approved school vendor. Processing and approval is often dependent on how long it takes for a vendor to typically submit their completed application packet.

To place an order, vendors must be listed in the Vendor Catalog. When you place your order, if your vendor is not found during the Vendor Catalog search, a red warning will populate on the search screen, and you will be prompted to request the addition of the vendor. Fill out the linked survey and a member of the ordering department will review the request and provide updates via email.