GO VIKINGS GO!
In this issue...
- 1st Anuual 3 on 3 Volleyball Tournament
- Free Assistance with the FAFSA (financial form)
- Stay Informed
- VAHS Senior Information Session (Senior Parent Night)
- Durham Tech Dual Enrollment Information Sessions (Take College Courses While at VAHS)
- Buy a Yearbook Now
- Love to Fish? Become a VAHS Bass Assassin
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) meets Wednesday Mornings
- The VAHS Counseling Department Blog (website)
- Be a Smartie and join the PTO ! !
- PARENTS: Sign up to receive text messages from the school
- Important dates
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1st Anuual 3 on 3 Volleyball Tournament
Voyager Academy Booster Club will be organizing our first annual Volleyball Tournament. The 3 on 3 Tournament will feature three brackets of play. One Co-Ed Bracket for ages 16-20 (All participants must be at least 16 and not yet 21), Boys only Ages 13-16 and Girls only Ages 13-16. For Co-Ed Teams one girl must be on the court at all times during play. This event is OPEN to the PUBLIC. There will be a $10 player registration fee. Teams must have at least 3 players and no more than 5. Voyager Volleyball will be assisting with hosting the event and provide line judges, referees, and scorekeepers. The Event will begin with an open play times for teams to warm up. After Open play teams will be sorted and placed into a bracket for single/double elimination tournament play. Spectators may attend the event, but there will be standing room only. Admission is $1 with any student ID and $3 for adults. Food and Refreshments will be provided courtesy of Voyager Booster Club and prizes will be given for all bracket winners.
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Free Assistance with the FAFSA
The FAFSA launches on October 1. The NC campus financial aid offices are holding multiple events, including FAFSA Day on October 26, 2019, to assist students and families with FAFSA completion. Click here for a flyer with information about where students/families can receive assistance with financial aid/FAFSA completion. It includes a link asking students/families to complete a VERY short form – name, email, county of residence, and how they wish to be contacted. Once they receive a request, they will reach out to the financial aid office on the campuses of the designated counties. The financial aid office will then send information on the events in the family’s area.
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Stay Informed!
Please check the VAHS blog frequently, for news, information, and opportunities for VAHS students. Also, please feel free to subscribe, to receive emailed notifications of new postings. (see below on the right hand side of the page under where it says, "FOLLOW US.").
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VAHS Senior Information Session (Senior Parent Night)
Seniors and their parents/guardians are invited to attend the Sr. Information session at VAHS on Thursday, October 17, from 6:00-7:30 p.m.. Sessions will include Information about Graduation Requirements, Post High school Options, and College Application/Admissions Information.
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Durham Tech Dual Enrollment Information Sessions (Take College Courses While at VAHS)
The dates for the CCP Information Sessions at Durham Tech. Have been posted on the Durham Tech CCP website under "Enrollment Steps". The next evening session is Thursday Sept. 19, 2019.
Students interested in the Career and College Promise program must attend an information session. During a session students can learn about program requirements, plans of study, and apply for admission. Parents are welcome to attend. https://www.durhamtech.edu/dual-enrollment
Students interested in the Career and College Promise program must attend an information session. During a session students can learn about program requirements, plans of study, and apply for admission. Parents are welcome to attend. https://www.durhamtech.edu/dual-enrollment
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Buy a Yearbook Now!
The 2020 Expedition yearbook is on sale now at the lowest price offered, $55. Purchase a personalization and get FOUR FREE ICONS to go along with the student's name. The deadline for this offer is September 30th.
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Love to Fish? Become A VAHS Bass Assassin
The Bass Assassins are looking for students aged 9-18 to join our team and share our passion for fishing. No tackle...no problem!!! We can help you out by providing you with rods, reels and tackle to use on tournament days. This year we will be participating in 10 tournaments around the state with the hopes to send teams to the National/World Finals in Wisconsin. Have a boat or know someone who does and would be willing to give up a Saturday a month mentoring our youth please contact me as we are always in need of boat captains for teams and substitutes when someone is unavailable.
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) meets on Wednesday mornings from 7:30-8:30am in room D124.
Students do not need to be athletes, nor Christian to attend--All are welcome! :) Contact Mr. Baker (dbaker@voyageracademy.net) or Mrs. Paradis (mparadis@voyageracademy.net) for more info.
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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.
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Why you might ask?
We need YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It will enrich your experience at Voyager by being involved
You get to meet and socialize with other parents
PTO involvement helps parents be aware of school needs
YOU’LL HAVE FUN!
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PARENTS: Sign up to receive 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). Click below for subscription instructions for your student’s grade.
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Important Dates for VAHS
Dates
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Events
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Sept. 27
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NO CLASSES – Parent/Teacher conference day
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Oct. 1
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Midterm exams for pds. 1 & 3
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Oct. 2
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Midterm exams for pds. 2 & 4
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Oct. 7-11
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NO CLASSES – Fall Break
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Oct. 17
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VAHS Senior Information Session (Senior Parent Night) 6-7:30pm
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Oct. 18
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Report cards given to students
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Oct. 22
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Pre-ACT (required for all 10th graders)
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Oct. 25
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Fall Festival (by the VA PTO)
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Nov. 11
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NO CLASSES – Veterans’ Day
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Nov. 25
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Project Exhibition Day. 2-4:00pm
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Nov. 27-29
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NO CLASSES – Thanksgiving Break
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Dec. 12 – 18
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Final exams
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Dec. 19 – Jan. 3
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NO CLASSES – Winter Break
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Jan. 6
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1st day of class to begin the 2nd semester
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Jan. 11
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Report cards given to students
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Jan. 20
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NO CLASSES – MLK Holiday
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Feb. 10-14
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Teacher Appreciation Week
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Feb. 17
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NO CLASSES – Teacher workday
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Feb. 18
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NO CLASSES – Parent/Teacher conference day
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Feb. 25
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ACT Exam (all 11th graders)
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Mar. 4
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Midterm exams for pds. 1 & 3
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Mar. 5
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Midterm exams for pds. 2 & 4
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Mar. 13
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Report cards given to students
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Mar. 16
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NO CLASSES – Teacher workday
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Mar. 17
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NO CLASSES – Parent/Teacher conference day
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April 8
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Project Exhibition Day. 4-6:00pm
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Apr. 10 – 17
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NO CLASSES – Spring Break
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May 1
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Spring Fling (by the VA PTO)
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May 4-15
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AP exams
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May 18-22
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Final exams
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May 26
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Graduation (time and location TBA)
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OTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION
FOR AND ABOUT VAHS
VOYAGER VIKING VALUES
CONFIDENCE - CURIOSITY - EMPATHY
REFLECTION - INTEGRITY
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