GO VIKINGS GO!
In this issue…
New this week:
- Spring Fling Is April 29th
- Spring 2023 Final Exam Schedule
- AP Exam Schedule
- Applause, Applause, Applause For Ms. Paradis' Dance Class Performance Last Night
- Voyager Academy’s First National Chinese Honor Society Inductees
- Track and Field Heats Up!
- Who stole our beloved Viking Mascot?
- It’s Official: Our Show Choir And Band Are Superstars (State Champions!)
Recent news items and resources for students and families:
- ATTN Seniors! 2023 Senior Breakfast and Awards Ceremony May 10, 2023
- Would You Like A Box Seat At Graduation (Carolina Theatre)?
- Buy Voyager Apparel From The PTSO
- Your One-Stop-Shop For School Supplies: The Voyager Academy PTSO Back-to-School Supply Drive
- Youth Achievement Scholarship
- Special Tutoring Sessions from NHS
- Free One-On-One Tutoring From The National Honor Society
- Parents/Guardians: Please Update Your Contact Info.
- Yearbooks On Sale NOW!!
- Viking Christian Fellowship (VCF)'s Weekly Meeting
- Join the Voyager Academy PTSO (Parent/Teacher/Student/Organization)
- Great ways to stay in touch…
- Stay Up To The Minute On How Your VAHS Student Is Doing In Each Class
- The Voyager Academy High School Website
- VAHS Counseling Department Blog
- Parents and Students: Sign up to receive "Remind" text messages from VAHS
- Subscribe to the 2022-23 Voyager Academy Parent Calendar
- Important Dates
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Spring Fling Is Saturday April 29th
Spring Fling takes place tomorrow, Saturday April 29th, from 5:30-7:30pm (the rain date). Come join the fun!!
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Spring 2023 Final Exam Schedule
In order to help students and families with their planning for the end of the semester, the Spring 2023 Final Exam Schedule is now available.
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE
VAHS SPRING 2023 FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE
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AP Exam Schedule
The College Board AP exams start next week. Please see the schedule below. All students who are in or took AP courses during the first semester are required to take the corresponding AP exams. Good luck on the exams!
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE SPRING 2023 AP EXAM SCHEDULE
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Applause, Applause, Applause For Ms. Paradis’ Dance Class Performance Last Night
Ms. Paradis’ Dance classes–all levels–performed a dance recital for the Voyager community last night at the VAHS gym. Students displayed their talents and expressive movement in an entertaining program! Congratulations to all who participated, and THANK YOU to Ms. Paradis for such a fine production
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Voyager Academy’s First National Chinese Honor Society Inductees
The Voyager Academy community congratulates the new (Voyager Academy High School) chapter of the National Chinese Honor Society, and our first inductees.
The following Vikings were inducted into the Honor Society in our inaugural induction ceremony last night:
Joseph Adetunji, class of '23
Amelie Boyer, class of '23
Zach Hanspal, class of '24
Reagan Holleman, class of '23
Erik Kronstad, class of '23
Taylor Mitchell, class of '23
Osaretin Ukponmwan, class of '24
And thank you Mr. Baker for your incredible commitment, and for bringing out the best in our students!
Click here to see members make the Honor Society pledge
Click here to see the candle lighting ceremony.
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ATTN: Seniors! 2023 Senior Breakfast and Awards Ceremony May 10, 2023
All Seniors and their parents/guardians are invited to attend the 2023 Senior Breakfast and Awards Ceremony. The event will take place in the VAHS gym on Wednesday May 10 from 9:00-10:00, followed by the traditional senior group photo and regalia parade through the Elementary and Middle Schools. Thank you to the Junior families for sponsoring this event!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kGRETfpwHQNtHiI6tbhIOwnTO4is6kuZgch5GFMoMqc/edit
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Track and Field Heats Up!
This past weekend VAHS Track and Field team competed at Raven Relays and Multi Championship hosted by Ravenscroft School. In the two day event, athletes competed across 19 events including the sprints/distance, several relays, decathlon and pentathlon. While the thunderstorms put a pause on Saturdays events, multi athletes Evan and Carlos gave a stellar performance. Senior, Evan Green broke the meet record in Javelin throwing 144-06 feet, finishing second in the throwing pentathlon. Freshman, Carlos Green finished 4th overall in his first decathlon appearance while breaking 2 school records and setting the decathlon school record. We had a lot of fun and many school records fell -- 13 to be exact!
Ryan Mottola - 200m 23.5
Eloise Leonard - 800m 2.27
KJ Davis - 800m 2.04
Liz Lalor - 3200m 11.47
Liz, Eloise KJ & Glenn - Mixed 4x400 (under 4 minutes)
Kiera, LeNoira, Daniele & Amaris - 4x100 56.3
Peyton - Discus 60-09 ft
Carlos - 110M Hurdles 17.11
Carlos - Discus 131-10 ft
Evan Green - Javelin 144-06 ft
Some other highlights:
Sybil - 8 second PR in the 800 2.41
Mia - 9 second PR in the 800 3.02
Owen - 7 second PR in 1600 5.12 and 12 second PR in 3200 11.39.
There were other seasonal PRs as well -- too many to mention. Coaches Dan Middleman, Cara Jones and Jim Husk are very proud of the team and looking forward to the Regional Meet on May 13th at Pender High School.
You can support the Track and Field team this weekend at the Spring Fling karaoke booth.
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Would You Like A Box Seat At Graduation (Carolina Theatre)?
Click on the link below to get to the SAVE Promise Club Graduation Box Seat Ticket Raffle, and get your ticket!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zc0ztJexjmbE0d-lBdWjNL83Pev5AfElSzBe2vpg37Y/edit
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Who stole our beloved Viking Mascot?
How can we use DNA to solve crimes? Ms. Lilly's Biology and Ms. Fortkort's and Ms. Huntington's Forensics classes had a visit from Carol Dannenhoffer, Ph.D. of the UNC DNA Days program. She presented to the students the importance of DNA and how it can be used to solve crimes through a hands-on activity in which the students extracted their own DNA from their saliva. The students learned then how a lab then uses this isolated DNA to solve crimes based on the base pair matches through PCR and generating DNA fingerprints.
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It’s Official: Our Show Choir And Band Are Superstars (State Champions!)
Congratulations to Bull City Lights (our show choir) and Bull City Sound (our band), who won the North Carolina state championship at today's competition! We were honored with the following awards:
1st Place Overall
Best Choreography
Best Band
Best Show Design
Best Vocals
The following students were recognized:
Haegan Bryant (All-State Choir)
Bailey Clark (All-State Choir)
Jonah Ravi (Director's Award)
Winning the state championship means we are invited to perform at the NC Educators Showcase on Saturday, May 13 in Greensboro. The band was already scheduled to perform and now we can have the show choir join us too!
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Buy Voyager Apparel From The PTSO
The PTSO has been hard at work creating a new apparel design for our Spring Fling! 🎊
💥💥 We are excited to announce that our SPRING POPUP MARKET IS NOW LIVE! 💥💥
Click the link below and shop til you drop! 🛍️
Remember - the market is open from 4/19 to 5/1.
Once the market closes - it will go to production and then will be delivered to school for distribution the week of May 16th. 🎯
Please note: We *WILL* have some shirt sleeve Adult and Youth shirts available for sale next Friday at the PTSO table. However, a larger selection (long sleeve, tank tops, hoodies, tie dye) can be chosen from on our Spring PopUp Market!
We appreciate all of the support for the PTSO and Voyager community! Go Vikings Go!
https://markabull.commonsku.com/shop/6020055a-984e-44b5-8795-89cf4d5d56ec
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YOUR ONE-STOP-SHOP FOR SCHOOL SUPPLIES: The Voyager Academy PTSO Back-to-School Supply Drive
Order your child's school supplies for the 2023-2024 school year online! Save time - save money- save gas - support your school.
Mark your calendars. The order window is mid-May to July 1st.
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Youth Achievement Scholarship
Hey VAHS students! Check out the Hum Sub Youth Achievement Scholarship. You can be awarded up to $1,500 toward college tuition. It is open to all students. Click here for more details, and how to apply..
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Special Tutoring Sessions from National Honor Society
Hello high school parents and students! NHS is offering morning tutoring sessions in Ms. Huntington's room (C115) from 8-8:45. If you or your child needs some extra help you can come to receive tutoring from a current NHS member who is strong in that subject. Hope to see you there!
Mondays— Spanish
Tuesdays— Math
Thursdays— English
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Free Tutoring From The National Honor Society
The Buddy Program Is BACK!!! The NHS is excited to let parents and students of all Voyager schools know that the Buddy Program is up and running. We offer tutoring services for all ages in person or via Zoom. Please use the link below to sign up for tutoring and we will get you connected with a NHS member in the area needed.
NHS Tutor Request Form (google.com)
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Parents/Guardians: Please Update Your Contact Info.
Dear Parents/guardians of Voyager Academy students,
If any of your contact information has changed this year (email, phone, physical address, etc), please contact the school to provide an update. Please email your change to:
Mary Beth Hawkins
Email: marybeth@chartersuccesspartners.com
Thank you!
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Yearbooks On Sale. NOW!
Yearbooks On Sale. NOW!
Yearbooks are on sale NOW! Order your yearbook now and receive FREE icons with the purchase of a personalization.
https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/about-yearbooks
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Attn. Seniors: Going Merry Scholarship Search Platform
Students are encouraged to sign up for Going Merry (https://www.goingmerry.com) -- it’s free! Going Merry has thousands of national, regional, and local scholarships. There are also opportunities for every grade level, from freshmen to seniors.
To sign up, go to: https://app.goingmerry.com/sign-up#students
Or download the Going Merry mobile app (and sign up that way) on iOS or Android.
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Viking Christian Fellowship (VCF)'s Weekly Meeting
Viking Christian Fellowship (VCF) meets on Friday mornings, from 7:30-8:30am in room D124 (Mrs. Paradis's room). Join us as we seek to grow together in friendship and in faith. All are welcome!
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Join the Voyager Academy PTSO
Have you joined the PTSO? We are hoping to have 100 families per grade join PTSO. We are a non-profit and all membership goes to providing support for our staff and students. Please click on the link below to join Voyager’s PTSO.
Please click here if you would like to join!
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Stay Up To The Minute On How Your VAHS Student Is Doing In Each Class
As you know, VAHS uses the learning management system called, Canvas. Learning management systems are used widely in high schools and colleges/universities around the world. Students use Canvas to access course materials, manage an assignment calendar, submit assignments including homework, quizzes, tests, and projects, communicate with teachers, and collaborate with their peers. Canvas is also a multimedia platform, allowing for many different methods of instruction. All grades are posted on Canvas.
One of the great features of Canvas is one that enables a parent/guardian to stay up to the minute with a student’s progress and participation in a class, as a “Parent Observer.” As a Parent Observer, you can also receive email notifications about grades and assignments.
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OTHER GREAT SOURCES OF INFORMATION AT VAHS
The Voyager Academy High School Website
One of the first places to check for basic information about VAHS is the VAHS website. Among the information you can find there is calendars and schedules, student clubs and organizations, faculty directory, the counseling page, special bulletins, etc. Here is the VAHS website:
http://voyageracademy.net/vahs
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VAHS Counseling Department Blog
Please be sure to check the VAHS Counseling Department blog frequently. The blog provides news, information, and opportunities for VAHS students and parents all in one convenient location. Topics range from Career/College Counseling and Application Support to Summer Programs and Opportunities. Check it out!
CLICK HERE FOR THE VAHS COUNSELING DEPT. BLOG
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PARENTS and STUDENTS: Sign up to receive "Remind" text messages from VAHS
Even though you may have been subscribed from last year, all must re-subscribe. This is because some cell phone numbers may no longer belong to last year’s subscribers (as people may change numbers or mobile providers). See below for subscription instructions, sorted by student’s graduation year.
PARENTS
Texting from your cell phone…
For parents of class of 2023:
In the “To” section of the text, please type 81010 and in the message section please type @vahsp23
For parents of class of 2024:
In the “To” section of the text, please type 81010 and in the message section please type @df2ah6
For parents of class of 2025:
In the “To” section of the text, please type 81010 and in the message section please type @vahsp25
For parents of class of 2026:
In the “To” section of the text, please type 81010 and in the message section please type @vahsp26
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STUDENTS
Texting from your cell phone…
For the class of 2023:
In the “To” section of the text, please type 81010 and in the message section please type @vahss23
For the class of 2024:
In the “To” section of the text, please type 81010 and in the message section please type @vahss24
For the class of 2025:
In the “To” section of the text, please type 81010 and in the message section please type @vahss25
For the class of 2026:
In the “To” section of the text, please type 81010 and in the message section please type @vahss26
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Important Dates