Dear Viking Families,
Happy New Year! We are so excited to see you all for this bright new year and hope you all had a wonderful holiday break with your families. Before we left we had many team and leadership meetings to talk about our Viking Pride and how to increase school spirit for our students and staff. Moving forward, every Friday will be Voyager Pride day. Students and staff are encouraged to wear their favorite Voyager Viking spirit wear or school colors in red white and blue. Principals will be on the lookout for the students and teachers with the most school spirit and those special people will receive a surprise gift. We can’t wait to see everyone in their Voyager gear! Go Vikings!
Jennifer Lucas, M. ED
Managing Director
jlucas@voyageracademy.net
The OFFICIAL newsletter of Voyager Academy High School in Durham, NC
Voyager Academy Middle School News, Dec. 31, 2017
Our Student Council officers and NJHS visitors our elderly friends. They learned much about our friends as the middle school students spent time talking with them. They also sang carols with them. What a heartwarming time!
Voyager Academy High School News, Dec. 24, 2017
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
Note: January 8, is the first day of class. Students can find their Spring 2018 schedules in their Canvas accounts.
Note: January 8, is the first day of class. Students can find their Spring 2018 schedules in their Canvas accounts.
Wishing all a happy and healthy holiday season!!
DATE
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EVENT
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Mon. Jan. 8
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1st day of class!
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Thur. Jan. 11
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Spring Open House 5:30-7:00pm
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Fri. Jan. 12
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Report cards handed out
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Mon. Jan. 15
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No School (MLK Day)
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Voyager Academy Care Program (after/before school) News, Dec. 24, 2017
JOIN THE BAND!
We are
starting a middle school band program at Voyager Academy! We would love for
your middle schooler to be a part. Please join us for an interest meeting on
Thursday, January 11, 2018 in the middle school gymnasium. We will have Music
& Arts representative, Tina Rippe present to answer questions about
instrument purchases and rentals. CLICK HERE for more info.! We hope to see you there.
From the Managing Director's Desk, Dec. 17, 2017
Dear Viking Families,
The High School Culinary Arts students have been hard at work baking and constructing one-of-a-kind gingerbread creations for your enjoyment! Their works are being sold at silent auction as a fundraiser for the Culinary Arts Department. The Culinary Arts students, along with their works, will be featured in the December/ January issue of the Durham Magazine! Please come out and support the Voyager Academy Culinary Arts Program!
The High School Culinary Arts students have been hard at work baking and constructing one-of-a-kind gingerbread creations for your enjoyment! Their works are being sold at silent auction as a fundraiser for the Culinary Arts Department. The Culinary Arts students, along with their works, will be featured in the December/ January issue of the Durham Magazine! Please come out and support the Voyager Academy Culinary Arts Program!
Voyager Academy Elementary School News, Dec. 17, 2017
Dear VAES Families,
School dismisses at 11:15 on Wed., Dec. 20. All staff will be dismissed for the holiday break at 11:45. There will be NO after school care and no staff will be at the school after 11:45. Be sure that your child is picked up by 11:40/11:45 on Wed., Dec. 20. Also, due to the early dismissal at 11:15, hot lunches will not be provided by any vendors on Wed., Dec. 20. Please pack a good snack for your child.
School dismisses at 11:15 on Wed., Dec. 20. All staff will be dismissed for the holiday break at 11:45. There will be NO after school care and no staff will be at the school after 11:45. Be sure that your child is picked up by 11:40/11:45 on Wed., Dec. 20. Also, due to the early dismissal at 11:15, hot lunches will not be provided by any vendors on Wed., Dec. 20. Please pack a good snack for your child.
Voyager Academy Middle School News, Dec. 17, 2017
Dear VAMS Families,
First, let me say how proud I am of the Voyager Middle School families! This year we had a Giving Tree in the lobby full of tags that indicated items that children need. The children are Voyager Middle School students. I am happy to share with you that all tags were selected, gifts purchased, and placed under the tree. Each day I smile as I think about the children who will receive the gifts and how happy each child will be.
First, let me say how proud I am of the Voyager Middle School families! This year we had a Giving Tree in the lobby full of tags that indicated items that children need. The children are Voyager Middle School students. I am happy to share with you that all tags were selected, gifts purchased, and placed under the tree. Each day I smile as I think about the children who will receive the gifts and how happy each child will be.
Voyager Academy High School News, Dec. 17, 2017
VAHS FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE
VAHS final exams will take place from Dec. 14 - Dec. 19.
Please click here to see the VAHS final exam schedule.
Please pay particular attention to the attendance policy. GOOD LUCK TO ALL!!
VAHS final exams will take place from Dec. 14 - Dec. 19.
Please click here to see the VAHS final exam schedule.
Please pay particular attention to the attendance policy. GOOD LUCK TO ALL!!
Voyager Academy Science Olympiad News, Dec. 17, 2017
TEAM
COACHES
Division
A (K-6) - Erik Benson (scienceolympiadteama@voyageracademy.net)
Division
B (6-9) - Connie Vance (connie1vance@gmail.com)
Division
C (9-12) - Amanda Honey (ahoney@voyageracademy.net)
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DIVISION
A
The
A team is underway for the Science Olympiad season! Thanks to everyone
who came to last week's first meeting, we've got a fantastic group for this
year.
Voyager Academy Athletics News, Dec. 17, 2017
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Middle
school awards nights are 6pm at middle school gym on the following
dates:
Feb. 13th - Winter
May 10th – Spring
Voyager Academy Arts Programs News, Dec. 17, 2017
VA Visual, Culinary, and Performing Arts Update
VAFOA, Voyager Academy Friends
of the Arts
Voyager Academy Care Program (after/before school) News, Dec. 17, 2017
The Before/After Care program continues to provide fun academic activities to the students! We would like to give a special thanks to high school students, Tyler McLamb and Noah Morell for take the time to show our 3rd grade after school group all about rockets! The students really enjoyed watching the rockets launch into the air. Click link below to watch!
From the Managing Director's Desk, Dec. 10, 2017
Dear
Viking Families,
It was
a great week on campus and we only have a couple weeks to go before the long
holiday break. Hopefully you saw our message inviting any qualified VA students
to take a private drivers ed course during break from Jan 2-6th at
the VA high school. If you are
interested, please email me directly as this course needs at least 10
participants to remain open.
Voyager Academy Elementary School News, Dec. 10, 2017
Dear VAES Families,
Thank you for your kindness and generosity! There are no more tags on our special “Giving Tree” and we are collecting the gifts. Gifts must be turned in wrapped to the elementary school by Monday, December 11th. The tag has a special label on it you can use to mark who is to receive the gift.
Voyager Academy Middle School News, Dec. 10, 2017
Dear VAMS Families,
This has been a very busy week. All of our students participated in Language
Arts/reading and math benchmarks. The
students worked hard and put forth their best effort. We should receive our reports next week. Our data will be used to determine individual
strengths and weaknesses as well as diving into the vocabulary that students
need to know. In Language Arts, we will
determine the types of questions that are easy for our students and the types
of questions that need more work. Our
math results will identify standards that need more explanation as well as
provide examples of multi-step word problems that are often difficult for
students because they do not read the entire problem.
Voyager Academy High School News, Dec. 10, 2017
BASKETBALL TEAMS WELCOME TEAMS FROM “DOWN UNDER”
Voyager’s varsity and JV basketball teams hosted traveling teams from Australia on Monday, December 4. These teams’ trips included stops in California, Texas, South Carolina, Orlando, Washington DC, and more.
Voyager Academy Athletics News, Dec. 10, 2017
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Middle
school awards nights are 6pm at middle school gym on the following
dates:
Feb. 13th - Winter
May 10th – Spring
Voyager Academy Arts Programs, Dec. 10, 2017
VA Visual, Culinary, and Performing Arts Update
VAFOA, Voyager Academy Friends
of the Arts
From the Managing Director's Desk, Dec. 3, 2017
DEAR VIKING FAMILIES,
It was
a great week on campus and we only have a couple weeks to go before the long
holiday break. Hopefully you saw our message inviting any qualified VA students
to take a private drivers ed course during break from Jan 2-6th at
the VA high school. If you are
interested, please email me directly as this course needs at least 10
participants to remain open.
Voyager Academy Elementary School News, Dec. 3, 2017
Dear VAES Families,
This
year, we have our special “Giving Tree” in the front office of the elementary school.
On it are tags for families in need. The tag has information about
the child's size, age, and gender. If you would like to show empathy and generosity
to a child in need, please come get a tag and purchase a gift. Gifts must
be turned in wrapped to the elementary school by Monday, December 11th.
The tag has a special label on it you can use to mark who is to receive
the gift.
Voyager Academy Middle School News, Dec. 3, 2017
DEAR VAMS FAMILIES,
I cannot believe that we are now in December and in the final weeks of the first semester. Next week we will administer benchmarks in reading and math. Once we receive the reports, our teachers will analyze the data to determine the level of learning of each student in order to determine our strong areas and our areas of need. It’s extremely important for our students to be on time as benchmarks will start immediately after the 8:15 announcements. If they are not in their class when benchmarks begin, they will have to wait until the benchmarks are completed before going to class. Please make sure your children are on time – meaning students are in class when the 8:15 bell rings!
Voyager Academy High School News, Dec. 3, 2017
VAHS FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE
VAHS final exams will take place from Dec. 14 - Dec. 19.
Please pay particular attention to the attendance policy. GOOD LUCK TO ALL!!
Voyager Academy Athletics News, Dec. 3, 2017
IMPORTANT ANNOUCEMNETS
Middle
school awards nights are 6pm at middle school gym on the following
dates:
Feb. 13th - Winter
May 10th – Spring
****Student athletes are $20 raffle tickets, for a change to win
one of two $1,000 gift cards. The raffle will be held on December 12th
during the halftime of the high school varsity boys basketball game. ****
Voyager Academy Science Olympiad News, Dec. 3, 2017
TEAM COACHES
Division A (K-6) - Erik Benson (scienceolympiadteama@voyageracademy.net)
Division B (6-9) - Connie Vance (connie1vance@gmail.com)
Division C (9-12) - Amanda Honey (ahoney@voyageracademy.net)
From the Managing Directors Desk, Nov. 19, 2017
Dear Viking Families,
We
hope you have enjoyed your weekend and look forward to seeing you all tomorrow.
It was a great week on campus and our middle school kids had a BLAST at their
fall dance! Thanks to everyone who helped make this event possible for them! Winter sports are in session so make sure you
check out the schedules below and watch our Vikings play! The calendar for the 2018 and 2019 school
year will be presented to the Board for final approval on December 7th
and it will be posted for you after. Thanks for your patience as we work out a
few final kinks and get ready for a great year next year as well!
Voyager Academy Elementary School News, Nov. 19, 2017
Dear VAES Families,
As we enter the season of thanksgiving, I wanted to highlight
some of the wonderful ways we are teaching and reinforcing our empathy
initiative.
Earlier this week, I heard from the principal at Smith
Academy in Houston, Texas. We collected
gift cards for them after Hurricane Harvey.
Here is his message to our Voyager family: “Smith Academy in Houston,
Texas is grateful for your amazing demonstration of kindness to help our
families impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Your efforts will go a long in helping
those impacted by floods to return to their homes. Thank you!”
Voyager Academy Middle School News, Nov. 19, 2017
Dear
VAMS Families,
Wow, if
you were not at the NC School of Math and Science on Thursday night, you missed
a terrific performance. The middle
school and high school music departments provided an evening of entertainment
and it awesome. Both schools have
incredibly talented students. I was
certainly proud of the middle school students as well as the high school
students.
Voyager Academy High School News, Nov. 19, 2017
A
MIGHTY VIKING PEP RALLY!!
The
high school will be holding a fall pep rally on Tuesday, November 21st. Grade
levels are encouraged to wear their spirit color on the day of the pep rally!
- 9th grade: white
- 10th grade: blue
- 11th grade: red
- 12th grade: black
Voyager Academy Athletics News, Nov. 19, 2017
IMPORTANT ANNOUCEMENT
Middle
school awards nights are 6pm at middle school gym on the following
dates:
- Feb. 13th - Winter
- May 10th – Spring
Voyager Academy Science Olympiad News, Nov. 19, 2017
TEAM COACHES
Division A (K-6) - Erik Benson (scienceolympiadteama@voyageracademy.net)
Division B (6-9) - Connie Vance (connie1vance@gmail.com)
Division C (9-12) - Amanda Honey (ahoney@voyageracademy.net)
Voyager Academy PTO News, Nov. 19, 2017
There is lots of information for
this week!
We are having a 7th-8th grade dance
on Friday, December 1st from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Admissions is $5 and concessions
will be available for sale. Please send $1 bills for concessions. The money
raised will be used by the PTO Board to support a worthy cause. Mark your
calendars and sign up for donation at this link. https://goo.gl/iqvmM6 Donations
should be given to Mrs. Pam by Wednesday, November 2
Voyager Academy Care (after/before school) Program News, Nov. 19, 2017
The students and staff are having a wonderful time in before/after
care! Kudos to the staff for continuing to support our students by
participating in spirit week.
From the Managing Director's Desk, Nov. 12, 2017
Dear Viking families,
It has been a short but great week on campus with project celebrations and our HS athletic signing event. Congratulations to Aaron Beasley and Cole Scearce on their college signing and good luck in your future endeavors! We are so proud of our many student athletes and we are happy to see their work pay off!
It has been a short but great week on campus with project celebrations and our HS athletic signing event. Congratulations to Aaron Beasley and Cole Scearce on their college signing and good luck in your future endeavors! We are so proud of our many student athletes and we are happy to see their work pay off!
Voyager Academy Elementary School News, Nov. 12, 2017
Dear VAES Families,
We have had a really busy and exciting week at VAES with K – 3 Project Celebrations and the Boosterthon activities and the FUN RUN!!
Every year, I think that there is no way that the projects could get any better, however, once again, I was “blown away” by the beautiful, thoughtful, and fabulous projects presented by our students, teachers, and staff!! BRAVO!!!
We have had a really busy and exciting week at VAES with K – 3 Project Celebrations and the Boosterthon activities and the FUN RUN!!
Every year, I think that there is no way that the projects could get any better, however, once again, I was “blown away” by the beautiful, thoughtful, and fabulous projects presented by our students, teachers, and staff!! BRAVO!!!
Voyager Academy Middle School News, Nov. 12, 2017
Dear VAMS Families,
Even though this has been a short week, it has been a very busy week! There were tryouts for the girls’ and boys’ basketball teams. We are very proud of all the students who competed for a spot on the teams. Due to the number of interested students and the level of talent, our coaches had tough decisions as they determined who would be on the rosters. Great job to all of the athletes!
Even though this has been a short week, it has been a very busy week! There were tryouts for the girls’ and boys’ basketball teams. We are very proud of all the students who competed for a spot on the teams. Due to the number of interested students and the level of talent, our coaches had tough decisions as they determined who would be on the rosters. Great job to all of the athletes!
Voyager Academy High School News, Nov. 12, 2017
COME SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR OUR VIKING MUSICIANS!!
Fall Choral Concert featuring our Middle School & High School Choirs & Band!
When: Thursday, November 16th @ 7:00pm (Doors open at 6:30pm for general admission seating)
Where: NC School of Science & Math Theater (1219 Broad St, Durham, NC 27705)
Fall Choral Concert featuring our Middle School & High School Choirs & Band!
When: Thursday, November 16th @ 7:00pm (Doors open at 6:30pm for general admission seating)
Where: NC School of Science & Math Theater (1219 Broad St, Durham, NC 27705)
Voyager Academy Athletics News, Nov. 12, 2017
2 VAHS SCHOLAR ATHLETES SIGN COLLEGE COMMITMENT LETTERS
As exemplary scholar athletes, Cole Scearce and Aaron Beasley are helping to build the tradition of achievement at Voyager Academy High School. On Wednesday, November 8, Aaron signed a letter of intent to attend Duke University, where he will play baseball. Cole signed his letter of intent to study at University of Mount Olive, where he will play on the golf team. Congratulations gentlemen. We have but one request: Please remember us when you're famous!
As exemplary scholar athletes, Cole Scearce and Aaron Beasley are helping to build the tradition of achievement at Voyager Academy High School. On Wednesday, November 8, Aaron signed a letter of intent to attend Duke University, where he will play baseball. Cole signed his letter of intent to study at University of Mount Olive, where he will play on the golf team. Congratulations gentlemen. We have but one request: Please remember us when you're famous!
Voyager Academy PTO News, Nov. 12, 2017
PTO
UPDATE: THERE IS LOTS OF INFORMATION FOR
THIS WEEK!
We are having a 4th-6th grade dance on Friday, November 17th from 4-6 pm. Students can stay after school and will be walked to the elementary school for the event. Admissions is $5 and snacks will be available for sale. Please send students with $1 bills for concessions.
We are having a 4th-6th grade dance on Friday, November 17th from 4-6 pm. Students can stay after school and will be walked to the elementary school for the event. Admissions is $5 and snacks will be available for sale. Please send students with $1 bills for concessions.
Voyager Academy Science Olympiad News, Nov. 12, 2017
TEAM COACHES
Division A (K-6) - Erik Benson (scienceolympiadteama@voyageracademy.net)
Division B (6-9) - Connie Vance (connie1vance@gmail.com)
Division C (9-12) - Amanda Honey (ahoney@voyageracademy.net)
Division A (K-6) - Erik Benson (scienceolympiadteama@voyageracademy.net)
Division B (6-9) - Connie Vance (connie1vance@gmail.com)
Division C (9-12) - Amanda Honey (ahoney@voyageracademy.net)
From the Voyager Academy Managing Director, Nov. 5, 2017
Hello Viking Families!
It’s hard to believe that Halloween is over and it is already November! We hope you have enjoyed your weekend with family and are ready for another great week on campus. The fall festival last Friday was a huge success and we hope that you will always have some lasting memories and pictures form the event and scavenger hunt! Winter sports are underway so make sure you check out the athletics calendar included so you can attend the events and show your Viking pride!
It’s hard to believe that Halloween is over and it is already November! We hope you have enjoyed your weekend with family and are ready for another great week on campus. The fall festival last Friday was a huge success and we hope that you will always have some lasting memories and pictures form the event and scavenger hunt! Winter sports are underway so make sure you check out the athletics calendar included so you can attend the events and show your Viking pride!
Voyager Academy Elementary School News, Nov. 5 2017
Dear VAES Families,
We have had a fun week at VAES!! On Tuesday, we kicked-off our Boosterthon fundraiser with a pep rally and we have had a VAES spirit week!! I have really enjoyed seeing all the students dress up! Many of the costumes were so creative!!
We have had a fun week at VAES!! On Tuesday, we kicked-off our Boosterthon fundraiser with a pep rally and we have had a VAES spirit week!! I have really enjoyed seeing all the students dress up! Many of the costumes were so creative!!
Voyager Academy Middle School News, Nov. 5, 2017
Dear VAMS Families,
We have noticed that more and more families are “cutting it close” and arriving later. This week we had at least 55 students who were tardy. Please leave your house 5 minutes earlier in order to have your child get to class on time. Our school day begins at 8:15. If your child is not in the classroom when the 8:15 tardy bell rings, they are marked tardy. Habitually arriving late is a disservice to your child as much instructional time is missed as well as it puts them behind the entire day. Thank you for your help and support with this very important issue!
We have noticed that more and more families are “cutting it close” and arriving later. This week we had at least 55 students who were tardy. Please leave your house 5 minutes earlier in order to have your child get to class on time. Our school day begins at 8:15. If your child is not in the classroom when the 8:15 tardy bell rings, they are marked tardy. Habitually arriving late is a disservice to your child as much instructional time is missed as well as it puts them behind the entire day. Thank you for your help and support with this very important issue!
Voyager Academy High School News, Nov. 5, 2017
MAY 2018 GRADUATION DATE SET
The 2017-18 graduation date is now confirmed! Commencement ceremonies for the class of 2018 will be on May 29th, Tuesday at 5:00pm at the Carolina Theatre in Durham.
The 2017-18 graduation date is now confirmed! Commencement ceremonies for the class of 2018 will be on May 29th, Tuesday at 5:00pm at the Carolina Theatre in Durham.
Voyager Academy Arts Programs News, Nov. 5, 2017
Mark your calendars!!
HS FALL CHORAL CONCERT
-Thursday, November 16th, 7:00 pm
-NC School of Science & Math Theater
Featuring the High school & Middle School choirs AND the Voyager Band! Come out & show your support for our high school & middle school musicians!
Cost is $5 for students, $10 for adults and FREE for Voyager Staff & their immediate family (w/ Voyager staff ID)
HS FALL CHORAL CONCERT
-NC School of Science & Math Theater
Featuring the High school & Middle School choirs AND the Voyager Band! Come out & show your support for our high school & middle school musicians!
Cost is $5 for students, $10 for adults and FREE for Voyager Staff & their immediate family (w/ Voyager staff ID)
Voyager Academy Athletics New Nov. 5, 2017
IMPORTANT ANNOUCEMENTS
Middle school awards nights are 6pm at middle school gym on the following dates:
Middle school awards nights are 6pm at middle school gym on the following dates:
- Feb. 13th - Winter
- May 10th - Spring
Voyager Academy Science Olympiad news, Nov. 5, 20017
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD UPDATE
TEAM COACHES
Division A (K-6) - Erik Benson (scienceolympiadteama@voyageracademy.net)
Division B (6-9) - Connie Vance (connie1vance@gmail.com)
Division C (9-12) - Amanda Honey (ahoney@voyageracademy.net)
TEAM COACHES
Division A (K-6) - Erik Benson (scienceolympiadteama@voyageracademy.net)
Division B (6-9) - Connie Vance (connie1vance@gmail.com)
Division C (9-12) - Amanda Honey (ahoney@voyageracademy.net)
From the Voyager Academy Managing Director, Oct. 29, 2017
Hello Viking Families!
It was a pleasure getting to see so many families, students and staff enjoying the night on Friday for Fall Festival and costume contest! The weather was perfect and out PTO did an amazing job. We are very thankful for these moments to just enjoy one another’s company and spend some time with each other.
It was a pleasure getting to see so many families, students and staff enjoying the night on Friday for Fall Festival and costume contest! The weather was perfect and out PTO did an amazing job. We are very thankful for these moments to just enjoy one another’s company and spend some time with each other.
Voyager Academy Elementary School News, Oct. 29, 2017
Dear VAES Families,
We have been busy week at VAES!! Last week, to culminate their character study, the second graders had their 2nd Annual Character Parade!!
We have been busy week at VAES!! Last week, to culminate their character study, the second graders had their 2nd Annual Character Parade!!
Voyager Academy Middle School news Oct. 29, 2017
Dear VAMS Families,
Field trips are not only lots of fun but great learning experiences. Our fourth graders study the regions of North Carolina. In order to learn first hand about one of the regions, our students took a trip to the mountains. They visited Linville Caverns as well as The Orchard at Altapass! The students enjoyed hearing mountain stories and apple facts, as they tasted the delicious apples. According to the students they had a great time learning about the mountain region of North Carolina.
Field trips are not only lots of fun but great learning experiences. Our fourth graders study the regions of North Carolina. In order to learn first hand about one of the regions, our students took a trip to the mountains. They visited Linville Caverns as well as The Orchard at Altapass! The students enjoyed hearing mountain stories and apple facts, as they tasted the delicious apples. According to the students they had a great time learning about the mountain region of North Carolina.
Voyager Academy High School news, Oct. 29, 2017
COLLEGE APPLICATION WEEK IS NOV 14-18
During North Carolina College Application Week (November 14-18, 2017), many of North Carolina’s colleges and universities allow students to apply for FREE through CFNC (click here).
Voyager Academy Arts Programs news, Oct. 29, 2017
VOYAGER ACADEMY VISUAL, CULINARY, AND PERFORMING ARTS UPDATE
MASK MAKING!!
The 7th/8th grade combo classes are delving into "Tona" animal spirit companions and making a paper-mache mask to show how that animal might be represented.
-Mike Winstead, Art Teacher
MASK MAKING!!
The 7th/8th grade combo classes are delving into "Tona" animal spirit companions and making a paper-mache mask to show how that animal might be represented.
-Mike Winstead, Art Teacher
Voyager Academy Science Olympiad news Oct. 29, 2017
TEAM COACHES
Division A (K-6) - Erik Benson (scienceolympiadteama@voyageracademy.net)
Division B (6-9) - Connie Vance (connie1vance@gmail.com)
Division C (9-12) - Amanda Honey (ahoney@voyageracademy.net)
Division A (K-6) - Erik Benson (scienceolympiadteama@voyageracademy.net)
Division B (6-9) - Connie Vance (connie1vance@gmail.com)
Division C (9-12) - Amanda Honey (ahoney@voyageracademy.net)
Voyager Academy Athletics news, Oct. 29, 2017
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMNETS
Middle school awards nights are 6pm atmiddle school gym on the following dates:
Middle school awards nights are 6pm at
- Feb. 13th - Winter
- May 10th - Spring
From the Voyager Academy Managing Director, Oct. 22, 2017
Hello Viking Families!
Hope you are all enjoying your weekend and getting ready for another great week on campus. This week we are very excited to host our PTO fall festival on Friday at 5pm. Come out and spend time with your family and friends and enjoy the food truck rally, games, prizes and costumes. We can’t wait to see you all then!
Hope you are all enjoying your weekend and getting ready for another great week on campus. This week we are very excited to host our PTO fall festival on Friday at 5pm. Come out and spend time with your family and friends and enjoy the food truck rally, games, prizes and costumes. We can’t wait to see you all then!
Voyager Academy Elementary School News Oct. 22, 2017
Dear VAES Families,
First, a BIG THANK YOU to our amazing PTO Hospitality Committee!! Our staff luncheon on Thursday was fabulous!!! We so appreciate all your hard work!!
Also, thank you to all the students that participated in our K-3 Yearbook Cover Contest. Five submissions were chosen as finalists. The finalists are Shreya Pani, Samantha Ashdown, Sutton Henrikson, Yunah Park, and Taylor Cuthriell. From these finalist entries, Taylor Cuthriell's artwork was then chosen to be the 2017-18 VAES Yearbook Cover!!! As the cover winner, Taylor will also receive 1 free copy of the yearbook.
First, a BIG THANK YOU to our amazing PTO Hospitality Committee!! Our staff luncheon on Thursday was fabulous!!! We so appreciate all your hard work!!
Also, thank you to all the students that participated in our K-3 Yearbook Cover Contest. Five submissions were chosen as finalists. The finalists are Shreya Pani, Samantha Ashdown, Sutton Henrikson, Yunah Park, and Taylor Cuthriell. From these finalist entries, Taylor Cuthriell's artwork was then chosen to be the 2017-18 VAES Yearbook Cover!!! As the cover winner, Taylor will also receive 1 free copy of the yearbook.
Voyager Academy Middle School News Oct. 22, 2017
FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK
Dear VAMS Families,
Our Student Council officers and representatives are at work again! The Student Council decided that for the month of October they wanted to support the Ronald McDonald House. On Friday, the Council had a second snack sale. The money will be used to purchase needed items for the Ronald McDonald House in Durham.
Dear VAMS Families,
Our Student Council officers and representatives are at work again! The Student Council decided that for the month of October they wanted to support the Ronald McDonald House. On Friday, the Council had a second snack sale. The money will be used to purchase needed items for the Ronald McDonald House in Durham.
Voyager Academy High School News, Oct. 22, 2017
11th GRADERS RECEIVE FREE ACT EXAM PREP RESOURCES
One of the Voyager Academy School Improvement Plan's goals this year is to increase our ACT scores (the ACT is a state required exam for all 11th graders that factors into the Voyager Academy NC School Report Card).
To help us reach that goal, Voyager Academy is providing all 11th graders access to web-based Tutorials through Apex Learning, to help him/her prepare for the ACT this coming February. In this Monday's Advisory (Oct.23), all 11th graders will receive an Apex orientation session.
One of the Voyager Academy School Improvement Plan's goals this year is to increase our ACT scores (the ACT is a state required exam for all 11th graders that factors into the Voyager Academy NC School Report Card).
To help us reach that goal, Voyager Academy is providing all 11th graders access to web-based Tutorials through Apex Learning, to help him/her prepare for the ACT this coming February. In this Monday's Advisory (Oct.23), all 11th graders will receive an Apex orientation session.
Voyager Academy Athletics News, Oct. 22, 2017
GO PLAY SAVE
Go Play Save has concluded and the prizes are being sorted and will be distributed next week. If you have any questions please contact Kim Asbury at kasbury@voyageracademy.net
Go Play Save has concluded and the prizes are being sorted and will be distributed next week. If you have any questions please contact Kim Asbury at kasbury@voyageracademy.net
Voyager Academy Science Olympiad news Oct. 22, 2017
TEAM COACHES
Division A (K-6) - Erik Benson (scienceolympiadteama@voyageracademy.net)
Division B (6-9) - Connie Vance (connie1vance@gmail.com)
Division C (9-12) - Amanda Honey (ahoney@voyageracademy.net)
Division A (K-6) - Erik Benson (scienceolympiadteama@voyageracademy.net)
Division B (6-9) - Connie Vance (connie1vance@gmail.com)
Division C (9-12) - Amanda Honey (ahoney@voyageracademy.net)
Voyager Academy PTO News, Oct. 22, 2017
VOYAGER ACADEMY PTO UPDATE
Worried about dinner on Friday, October 27? We have you covered! All American Food Truck, Dang Good Dogs, Funnel Cakes and Big Island Shaved Ice will be there. We have games, vendors and a scavenger hunt!
Worried about dinner on Friday, October 27? We have you covered! All American Food Truck, Dang Good Dogs, Funnel Cakes and Big Island Shaved Ice will be there. We have games, vendors and a scavenger hunt!
From the Voyager Academy Managing Director, Oct.8, 2017
Good Afternoon Viking Families,
Good
morning everyone! We hope your long fall break has started off well and you
have plans to enjoy your family time! There was a lot going on here at Voyager
last week, so please get caught up on all our great news! I would like to
congratulate one of our elementary teachers who was recognized as WQDR’s Gold Star Teacher of the Month! A huge
congratulations goes to Heather Roberts and all of her hard work for our kids.
She is a wonderful teacher and we could not agree more with her selection.
Voyager Academy Elementary School News Oct. 8, 2017
On Monday, we completed our fundraiser for Smith Academy in Houston. Our fundraiser began with Mary Beth Tucker and her third grade class asking what they could do for students and families that needed help after Hurricane Harvey. Voyager Academy collected $4,298 in gift cards for them!! WOW!!!
Voyager Academy Middle School News, Oct. 8, 2017
DEAR VAMS FAMILIES
Thanks
to all of you who donated gift cards for Smith Academy in Houston, Texas. The gift cards have been shipped to the
principal of Smith Academy to distribute to the families in need. I know there will be lots of smiles and probably
some tears when the box full of gift cards totaling $4298 is opened. What a great job by the entire Voyager
Academy community!
Voyager Academy High School News Oct. 8, 2017
STUDENTS MUST BRING THEIR DEVICES TO SCHOOL
Voyager Academy requires that every student in grades 7-12 have his or her own laptop for use in school and at home as a part of our Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program. Students use their computers extensively for academic purposes. Most software, resources, and services that students utilize are cloud-based and accessible via a modern web browser. Students use Google’s G Suite for office software (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, etc), so Microsoft Office is not required. Please make sure your student has his/her laptop and charger with him/her at all times.
Voyager Academy Athletics News, Oct. 8, 2017
GO PLAY SAVE
Go Play Save has
concluded and the prizes will be delivered to the school
either Friday or next week. All prizes will be distributed to the
participants upon our return from fall break.
Voyager Academy Arts Programs news, Oct. 8, 2017
STUDENT SELECTED FOR NC HIGH SCHOOL HONORS IN CHORUS
Congratulations to Junior Reyna Alston--she was selected for this year's NC High School Honors Chorus! Over 1,700 students from 90 high schools across the state auditioned and only 178 were selected! She will travel to Winston-Salem to rehearse with the chorus and perform at the NC Music Educators Conference in November. Congratulations Reyna!!
Congratulations to Junior Reyna Alston--she was selected for this year's NC High School Honors Chorus! Over 1,700 students from 90 high schools across the state auditioned and only 178 were selected! She will travel to Winston-Salem to rehearse with the chorus and perform at the NC Music Educators Conference in November. Congratulations Reyna!!
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