GO VIKINGS GO!
In this Week’s issue.
- Homecoming and Spirit Week: Jan. 28th - Feb. 2nd!
- Homecoming Dance (Snack/Drink Donations Needed!)
- Senior Superlatives Voting
- Kleenex needed
- Yearbook Information
- Save the date: VAHS Junior Parent Workshop
- Would You Like to Win $1,000 Gift Card, While Helping VA Athletics?
- The Silent Auction Benefit is Feb 23, At Umstead Pines
- Advanced Placement Tips and Information
- Spring Sports Tryouts
- Important Message For Voyager Athletics Participants
- All your Athletics Updates
- Students: Want to Take a Durham Tech. Course? LOOK HERE NOW!
- Check out the VAHS Counseling Department Blog
- Be a Smartie and join the PTO
- FCA...E (Fell Fellowship of Christian Athletes... and Everyone!)
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Homecoming and Spirit Week: Jan. 28th - Feb. 2nd!
Homecoming Dance and Snack/Drink Donations
HOMECOMING SPECIAL EVENTS
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Friday,
Feb. 1
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Pep Rally And Basketball Game.
The Homecoming Court will be crowned at the basketball game that evening.
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Saturday,
Feb. 2
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Homecoming dance
Elementary school gym (7pm-10pm).
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DRESS UP WEEK
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Monday,
Jan. 28
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Bottoms Up Day
Wear your crazy hats and socks!
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Tuesday,
Jan. 29
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Marvel Universe Day
Come to school representing your favorite Marvel character!
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Wednesday, Jan. 30
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Celebrity Look-a-Like Day
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery! Honor your favorite celebrity from Voyager, Hollywood, America, and beyond!!
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Thursday,
Jan. 31
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Throwback Thursday
Come represent your favorite decade or era!
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Friday,
Feb. 1
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Voyager Pride Day!
Color War
Red: Freshmen
White: Sophomores
Blue: Juniors
Black: Seniors
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Homecoming Dance and Snack/Drink Donations
The Homecoming Dance will be Saturday, February 2nd. Donations of snacks, canned drinks, and bottled water would be greatly appreciated. Drop off donations at the high school or contact Laura McGhinnis (lmcghinnis@voyageracademy.net).
You can also click the link below and sign up for as many things as you would like to donate! Student Council appreciates all the support and assistance from our Viking community to make this event as memorable as past events! All donations can be delivered by 2/1/19 to the front office with “Homecoming” marked on your donation. Thanks for supporting this event as we continue to remain Viking Strong!
SENIOR SUPERLATIVES VOTING NOW!
Voting for Senior Superlatives is now open.
Only seniors are allowed to vote. Duplicate votes will not count.
Kleenex Needed!
The high school is in need of Kleenex! Please consider donating a couple of boxes to the front office to distribute to classrooms. Thank You!
Yearbook Information
Senior Ads are still available for purchase in the 2019 VAHS Yearbook. Go to www.jostensadservice.com to design and purchase your ad.
The LAST day to purchase a PERSONALIZED yearbook is 2/21.
Thank you Seniors for submitting your creative and thoughtful Senior Quotes on time!
The price for the yearbook will increase on 2/23. Oder now to purchase for only $60.
Questions? Contact atodd@voyageracademy.net
Save the date: VAHS Junior Parent Workshop
All Juniors and their parents are invited to attend an workshop at VAHS on Thursday, February 21, 2019 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Session Topics will include:
1. COURSE SELECTION PROCESS/ACADEMIC SCHEDULE FOR SENIOR YEAR
2. VAHS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
3. FACTORS IN THE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PROCESS
4. POST-SECONDARY PLANNING RESOURCES
5. FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION
6. ROLE OF PARENTS
Would You Like to Win $1,000 Gift Card, While Helping VA Athletics?
Voyager Student-Athletes are selling raffle tickets for $10, and 1 ticket gives you 2 chances to win one of 2 $1,000 gift cards or an Athletic Gift Basket valued at $150. The drawing will be on Jan. 11th and you do not need to be present to win.
Please take a chance and help our students at the same time. Thank you for your support. If you do not know a student-athlete please contact Deuce Harris for tickets at dharris@voyageracademy.net
Taking an AP Course? READ THIS -- Advanced Placement Tips and Important Information
Please follow the links below for helpful, and must-see information about the Advanced Placement test:
Helpful...
Must-see...
Spring Sports Tryouts
Spring sports are allowed to begin at the HS level on Feb. 13 and the MS on Feb. 20th. Please keep an eye on your email and the website for more information to follow.
Please Join Us in Our First Ever Silent Auction Benefit Feb. 23, at Umstead Pines
This is an all-school, parent event to socialize and have fun. All K-12 parents are invited and encouraged to attend! There will be food, music, friends, colleagues, a cash bar, and most importantly, memories. Your contribution to this event will help make it a night to remember!
All the money raised will go right back into Voyager. We will use the money raised to help Voyager families who need support-- things like funding field trips, purchasing school supplies, and covering participation fees for sports and the arts. We will also use money raised to further develop our arts and technology departments. See the important links below:
Important Message for Voyager Athletics Participants
Hello parents-
If you have a child interested in participating in a winter or spring sport, please make sure to verify that the steps below are complete.
Obtain a physical and return form to High School front desk, Attn: Mr. Harris and Mr. Rice.
Complete concussion form and return to High School front desk.
Complete Online Forms and add the sport(s) your child plans to participate in.
If your child participated in a 2018 fall sport, please verify that the physical on file has not expired (valid for one year form exam date) and add desired winter/spring sport(s) to the online forms by editing your previous account. The concussion form and online forms are valid for the entire 2018-19 school year.
All forms must be complete and on file BEFORE your child can start tryouts or any sports activity.
Questions? Please contact High School Athletic Trainer Nate Rice at nathan.rice@emergeortho.com. Mr. Rice manages Middle School and High School athletic forms along with Athletic Director Deuce Harris.
Students: Want to Take a Durham Tech. Course? LOOK HERE NOW!
Any juniors and seniors who are interested in taking community college classes (for free) at Durham Tech. (DTCC) during the Fall semester of 2019 need to attend one of the DTCC information sessions, and contact the Voyager Academy High School Counselor, Ms. O’Kane.
All Your Athletic Updates
Please visit our website at www.voyagerathletics.com for all up to date schedules and news.
Check Out the VAHS Counseling Department Blog
All parents and students should frequently check and/or subscribe to the VAHS Counseling Department Blog (click here)! Here you will find important information and opportunities for VAHS students. Topics range from specific grade level information to scholarships and other interesting opportunities.
FCA...E (Fellowship of Christian Athletes... and Everyone!)
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) meets on Wednesday mornings at 7:30 a.m. room D124. Join us for fun, friendship, and food! No need to be an athlete or a Christian--all are welcome!"
Important Dates
Date
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Event
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Jan. 28 - Feb. 1
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Homecoming and Spirit Week!
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Saturday,
Feb. 2
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Homecoming Dance
Where: Elementary School Gym
When: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
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Monday,
Feb. 18
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NO SCHOOL
FOR STUDENTS OR STAFF
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Tuesday,
Feb. 19
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Parent/Teacher
Conference Day
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Wednesday,
Feb. 20
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ACT exam
All 11th graders
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PARENTS: Sign up to receive text messages from the school
Click below for subscription instructions for your student’s grade.
OTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION
FOR AND ABOUT VAHS
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VOYAGER VIKING VALUES
CONFIDENCE CURIOSITY EMPATHY
REFLECTION INTEGRITY
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