Voyager Academy High School News, February 3, 2019


 

GO VIKINGS GO!
In this Week’s issue 
  • Thank You For an Awesome Spirit Week!
  • Cell and Human Body Tour Now Departing C Hall
  • Attention Juniors:  Junior Parent/Student  Information Session
  • Attention Seniors:  Durham Technical Community College Information Session for Seniors
  • Graduation Tickets
  • Cap and Gown Order
  • Kleenex needed  
  • Yearbook Information 
  • 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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Thank You to All for an Awesome Spirit Week!
The Voyager community sends a big ‘Thank You’ to all the students and faculty who helped to make VAHS Spirit Week so awesome!  The Student Council showed special leadership in rallying the school. And a heartfelt ‘Thank You’ also goes to Ms. Moore and Ms. McGhinnis for their tireless work as the Student Council faculty sponsors.  Thank you all so much for making VAHS such a special place!

Cell and Human Body Tour Now Departing C Hall
Well Biology just finished their whirlwind exploration of the macromolecules and found that they really "are what they eat!" They created some exciting visuals to pass along their knowledge and we can't wait for you all to come out and see them at Exhibition night. They are now embarking on a tour of the "Wonderful World of Cells". The students will be taking a stop by each organelle along the journey to learn more about how it functions to keep their cells alive. This stop includes an exciting project in which they will work together to create a 3-D model of a cell out of everyday items so they may ask to rummage around the garage, craft room, or take a trip to the Dollar Store! These will definitely be on display for you to see on exhibition night as well.

Not to be out done is the Anatomy and Physiology tour currently going on. They are beginning to make their way through the human body systems with the first stop being the tissues. They learned the different kinds of tissues and their function in the body. They got to see how the different tissues look and will be translating that into their project. We were excited to have Mrs. Clark-Stover come and teach us about French Impressionist Art so that we can take our selected tissues and turn them into a beautiful piece of art. The students also found something in nature that the tissue reminds them of to display with their art....Chaos Theory at work. The students will have these displayed in a gallery walk on the C Hall. Be sure to check them out at Exhibition night.

Attention Juniors: Junior Parent/Student  Information Session
All 11th grade parents and students are encouraged to attend an information session on Thursday February 21 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at VAHS. Information sessions will include:   Graduation Requirements, College Application Information and College Application Evaluation Criteria.

Attention Seniors:  Durham Technical Community College Information Session for Seniors
An admissions representative from Durham Technical Community College will be on campus Thursday,  February 14, to meet with seniors who are interested in learning about Durham Tech.. Please contact  Ms. O'Kane for more information.

Graduation Tickets
Seniors:  Graduation for the class of 2019 will be at the Carolina Theatre on May 28, 2019 at 5pm. A google form was sent to all senior families in order for them to  request and secure graduation tickets. Each student will receive at least 8 tickets, and additional tickets may be available. Please check email and be sure to submit the form for your family. As a special treat, The National Honor Society is holding a raffle for the chance to win box seats for the ceremony. Stay tuned for more information!  

Cap and Gown Orders
Students who have not ordered their caps and gowns need to do so before March 1st in order to ensure delivery in time for graduation and to avoid a late order price increase.

The link to order is below:

https://highschool.herffjones.com/secom/school/NC/Voyager%20Academy/32011137000/4252/buildpackage/1

The link to make a payment is below:

https://highschool.herffjones.com/secom/makeAPayment

If you do not have your order number or can not see your balance, please call Herff Jones:

(336) 228-7770

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

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
Event
Monday,
Feb. 18
NO SCHOOL
FOR STUDENTS OR STAFF
Tuesday,
Feb. 19
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Parent/Teacher
Conference Day
Wednesday,
Feb. 20
ACT exam
All 11th graders


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