From the Voyager Academy Managing Director, Dec. 15, 2019

Good Afternoon, 

Only a few more days of teaching and learning until our long holiday break! 

As we begin to near the Holiday season, please consider “Giving to Voyager” for our capital campaign fundraiser. We need activity buses to help transport our kids to all the wonderful events and activities they enjoy such as field trips, sporting events, arts competitions and much more.  Please visit the donations page here: https://www.voyageracademy.net/support-voyager/

Voyager Academy Elementary School News Dec. 15, 2019

Hi!
It’s that time of the year.  Lots of excitement, kind act and busy, busy folks all around.  We can’t seem to find the time for all we want to do.  

Professional Development:   This Monday, our staff will be team  building and celebrating the season together and learn more about each other.

Voyager Academy Middle School News, Dec. 15, 2019


Hello Middle School Families, 
It's been a busy week at Voyager Middle School. Our staff had professional development as we reviewed Project Based Learning and how to strengthen our project work.  Our sixth graders spent the week at Durham Arts Council preparing to present their play projects to our fifth graders and to their parents. Our 7th/8th grade music and drama classes prepared to present the musical The Rainbow Fish.  The singers, dancers, and cast were awesome. Our Student Council had a Snack Sale to raise money to support their service projects. Let’s not forget our athletes as our girls’ and guys’ basketball teams had a home game.  Both teams played hard and were very successful against Excelsior Charter School. In addition to all the projects, performances, sales, and games our students continued to work on their class assignments. 

Voyager Academy High School News, Dec. 15, 2019


GO VIKINGS GO!
In this issue...
Viking Achievers
  • Amith Jagannath Receives the Blue & Gold Scholarship Award at UNCG
Final Exams and Other Testing
  • The Fall 2019 VAHS Final Exam Schedule 
  • Practice ACT for all 11th Graders on Jan. 7
  • 10th Grade PreACT Reports Distributed
Student Life
  • Winter Semi-Formal....VAHS Snow Ball! 
  • VAHS Senior Shirts and Hoodies- deadline extended
Viking World Travelers
  • Travel to Peru, the Land of the Incas 
  • Thailand 2020!
Yearbook and Graduation Info.
  • Senior Quote Submissions for the Yearbook are Open! 
  • Buy a Yearbook before the price goes up!
Viking Volunteerism and Fundraising
  • Backpack Buddies: Balanced Meals and Snacks for Students in Need
Student Support, College Prep, and Career Planning (ACT, college and scholarship info., etc.)
  • FAFSA Opened October 1st – File as soon as you can! (college financial aid form assistance) 
  • Apply TODAY for an Unforgettable Summer at Duke University!
More...
  • 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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Voyager Academy Care (after/before school) Program News, Dec. 15, 2019


Dear Parents!
This is a friendly reminder that the enrichment semester is over! Spring enrichment information will be sent out early January. Below are a few pictures from our parent showcase! Additionally, there will be Early Care ONLY on Wednesday, December 18, and NO AFTER CARE. We typically do not have aftercare on the last day of winter break and the last day of school. Please plan to retrieve your students at the school dismissal time, beginning at 11:15am. 

From the Managing Director's Desk, Dec. 8, 2019

Good Afternoon, 

It is hard to be believe we have just over a week of school left to go before a long holiday break! Please make sure all your students are well rested for finals, and dressed warmly for the cool weather expected!  Don’t forget to keep an eye out for any critical weather systems in the next couple weeks and we will keep you posted for any changes. 

Voyager Academy Elementary School News, Dec. 8, 2019

Hi!
There is certainly a spirit in the air and our kids are super excited at this time of the year.  I love the wonder of their spirit and the sweetness they exude. We are so lucky to share this season with you all.

Voyager Academy Middle School News, Dec. 8, 2019


Hello Middle School Families, 
I hope all of you enjoyed the Thanksgiving holiday.  It's hard to believe that the Winter holidays are rapidly approaching.  Our last day prior to Winter Break is Wednesday, Dec. 18. We will have an early release on Dec. 18. The middle school releases at 11:45. Please plan to pick up your middle schoolers no later than 12:15.  

Voyager Academy High School News, Dec. 8, 2019

 
GO VIKINGS GO!
Final Exams and Other Testing
Student Life
  • Announcing the SNOW BALL! The 2020 High School Semi-Formal
Viking World Travelers
  • Travel to Peru, the Land of the Incas
  • Thailand 2020!
Yearbook and Graduation Info.
  • Senior Cap and Gown orders and Junior Class Ring orders
Viking Volunteerism and Fundraising
  • The Voyager Academy Capital Campaign
  • Shoes for Show Choir! UPDATE and THANK YOU!
  • Backpack Buddies: Balanced Meals and Snacks for Students in Need
Student Support, College Prep, and Career Planning (ACT, college and scholarship info., etc.)
  • FAFSA Opened October 1st – File as soon as you can! (college financial aid form assistance)
  • Apply TODAY for an Unforgettable Summer at Duke University!
More...
  • 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

Voyager Academy Science Olympiad News, Dec. 8, 2019

B and C Team Announcements
The regional tournament for 6th-12 graders is on February 29. All students should be attended designated team practices on a regular basis and preparing on their own.

B & C team weekend practices: Saturdays, 9-12 at Voyager Elementary (12/14, 1/11, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/22).  Additional practice dates may be added.

C team: Mandatory practices on Thursdays at lunch in Ms. Huntington's classroom.

From the Voyager Academy Managing Director, Dec. 1, 2019


Good Morning, 

We hope that each and every one of you enjoyed a Thanksgiving holiday with friends and family and are ready to return to us with a full heart and spirit as we finish out the next few weeks of school through winter break.

As many of you likely heard during the break, one of our Voyager family has lost his battle with cancer during the break. Coach Pete Shankle will be missed by so many of our families, current and former, for his strength, his integrity, his dedication to our program and his love for his student athletes.  We share with you the links to some local articles that provide just a bit of the accomplishments and celebrations for Coach Shankle.  


Our building counselors will be available for any staff or students who would like to talk and share their feelings or need support. As always, please reach out with any questions or concerns you may have.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow on time and ready for a great week at school! 

Regards,

Jennifer Lucas, M.ED.