From the Managing Director's Desk, Feb. 23, 2020


Good Afternoon Viking Families,

Wow! What a week of snow days! We hope you enjoyed a little bit of extra time (albeit unexpected) with your family and enjoyed the snow. After such a short week we are ready to see all our students tomorrow on time and ready to learn! 

Voyager Academy Elementary School News, Feb. 23, 2020


WOW!  Winter weather surprised us all last week.  I appreciate you all being flexible with our calendar as we have changed the dates of some events.  We will reschedule report cards going home on Tuesday instead of last Friday.  K Project Celebration will be held this coming Friday, February 28, at 11:30.

Voyager Academy Middle School News, Feb. 23, 2020


Hello Middle School Families, 
I must say this was a most unusual week!  Our teachers had outstanding professional development on Monday.  We had Project Based Learning professional development in the morning and Diversity Training in the afternoon.  Presenters for both sessions were terrific! On Tuesday our committees met and discussed the year and began talking about next year.  Teachers also had time to work with their team and time to work in their own class. Wednesday was a day of learning along with lots of chatter about the possibility of snow!  Thursday and Friday were snow days. I enjoyed the beautiful snow and tried sledding but the snow was too fluffy!

Voyager Academy High School News, Feb. 23, 2020



 
GO VIKINGS GO!

In this issue..
  • Process for 2020-21 Course Selection Begins Tomorrow (Hard to believe!)
  • Homework for Parents: Activate your Overgrad Account and Collaborate with Your VAHS Student to Plan for Next Year, and Beyond
  • Gearing Up For Bio-Tech!
  • Applications for Spring Break Driver’s Ed is Open
Testing
  • ACT Test Prep Update for Juniors
Viking World Travelers
  • Fall Break 2020, in New York City!
  • Thailand 2020!
Yearbook and Graduation Info.
  • Class of 2020  Cap and Gown Orders
  • Buy a Yearbook before the price goes up!
Viking Volunteerism and Fundraising
  • March Madness Auction and Gala
  • The Voyager Academy Capital Campaign
  • Backpack Buddies: Balanced Meals and Snacks for Students in Need
Student Support, College Prep, and Career Planning (ACT, college and scholarship info., etc.)
  • The 2020 SECU Foundation People Helping People Scholarship!
  • FREE Financial Aid Assistance for College
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 Care (after/before school) Program News, Feb. 23, 2020

Enrichment Classes will resume this week!

From the Voyager Academy Managing Director, Feb. 16, 2020


Good Afternoon Viking Families,

Please mark your calendars for our 2nd Annual Auction and Gala. The evening is open to all! 
When: March 27th 7PM
Where: Umstead Pines Golf and Swim Club
Invite friends and family to join us. We will be auctioning off sports memorabilia, tickets to local events, baskets filled with awesome items and more. All proceeds will go towards much needed school buses to help transport students to/from field trips, sporting events and other activities we struggle to get our students to.   It's an all school, parent only event. Please join us!

Voyager Academy Elementary School News, Feb. 16, 2020

Information for Next Year’s Incoming Kindergarten Students:
Next year’s kindergarten students will have the chance to experience and prepare for school with Voyager’s kindergarten teachers by attending the Kindergarten Prep Camp.  Campers will have a chance to boost basic academic skills while bonding with other incoming kindergarteners and meeting some of the teachers. This is a great camp for new Vikings who might be feeling a little nervous about their upcoming school adventure, or those who just can’t for the official first day!  Listed below are the dates and sessions:

Voyager Academy Middle School News, Feb. 16, 2020


Hello Middle School Families, 
Happy belated Valentine’s Day!  Friday was a terrific day at Voyager Middle School!  Our students were excited due to Valentine’s Day. Our Theatre Arts Program was very successful with their Valentine Gram Fundraiser. The team shared that 200 grams were purchased and delivered to middle school friends. I used the Valentine Gram fundraiser to surprise members of my ACT (Achieving Character Together) group. Thanks Mrs. Thompson and Ms. Wicker for providing this opportunity to students and staff!

Voyager Academy High School News, Feb. 16, 2020

 
GO VIKINGS GO!
In this issue...
  • Homework for Parents: Activate your Overgrad Account and Collaborate with Your VAHS Student to Plan for Next Year, and Beyond
  • Gear up for Bio-Tech
  • The Growth Mindset Workshop at VAHS on Feb. 20
  • Applications for Spring Break Driver’s Ed is Open
Testing
  • ACT Test Prep Update for Juniors
Viking World Travelers
  • Fall Break 2020, in New York City!
  • Thailand 2020!
Yearbook and Graduation Info.
  • Class of 2020  Cap and Gown Orders
  • Buy a Yearbook before the price goes up!
Viking Volunteerism and Fundraising
  • March Madness Auction and Gala
  • The Voyager Academy Capital Campaign
  • Backpack Buddies: Balanced Meals and Snacks for Students in Need
Student Support, College Prep, and Career Planning (ACT, college and scholarship info., etc.)
  • Growth Mindset Workshop at VAHS on Feb. 20
  • FREE Financial Aid Assistance for College
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 Athletics News, Feb. 16, 2020

It has been a busy week for our athletic program here at Voyager. Our middle school girls and boys will host the first round of conference playoffs Friday 2/14 and with a win Friday can advance to the semi-finals Monday 2/17 and then on to the championship Wednesday 2/19. Come out and support our middle school athletes in their playoff run!

Voyager Academy Care (after/before school) Program News, Feb. 16, 2020


No Enrichments this coming week!
Just a friendly reminder that there will be no enrichment class this coming week (Feb 17-21) as scheduled. Voyager is closed Monday and Tuesday.  Classes will resume the week of Monday, February 24!

From the Managing Director's Desk, Feb. 9, 2020

Good Afternoon Viking Families,

First let us say thank you so much for all the families who supported us last week during the inclement weather and for helping us ensure student safety. We know that Friday was an inconvenience after starting school and then dismissing, but we do our best with the information we have, but this time around we didn’t get it right.  We hope you enjoyed the day off, and we look forward to seeing everyone on Monday. Below is a message form the Governing Board. Please note the link inside the message to our Board application for anyone interested in joining our Board. Below that, please see the information to sign up for Spring Break drivers ed class.

Voyager Academy Elementary School News, Feb. 9, 2020


Information for Next Year’s Incoming Kindergarten Students:   
Next year’s kindergarten students will have the chance to experience and prepare for school with Voyager’s kindergarten teachers by attending the Kindergarten Prep Camp.  Campers will have a chance to boost basic academic skills while bonding with other incoming kindergarteners and meeting some of the teachers. This is a great camp for new Vikings who might be feeling a little nervous about their upcoming school adventure, or those who just can’t for the official first day!  Listed below are the dates and sessions:

Voyager Academy Middle School News, Feb. 9, 2020


Hello Middle School Families, 
What an ending to a terrific week!  I can’t thank you enough for all the support you gave the middle school through the tornado warning, the downpours of rain, and the loss of power in the middle of our car line on Friday.

Voyager Academy High School News, Feb. 9, 2020


 
GO VIKINGS GO!

In this issue...
  • Teacher Appreciation Week (Feb 10-14) 
  • Homework for Parents: Activate your Overgrad Account and Collaborate with Your VAHS Student to Plan for Next Year, and Beyond 
  • Growth Mindset Workshop at VAHS on Feb. 20
  • Applications for Spring Break Driver’s Ed is Open

Testing
  • ACT Test Prep Update for Juniors
Student Life & Athletics
  • Women's Soccer Tryouts
Viking World Travelers
  • Fall Break 2020, in New York City!
  • Travel to Peru, the Land of the Incas 
  • Thailand 2020!
Yearbook and Graduation Info.
  • Class of 2020 Cap and Gown Orders 
  • LAST DAY FOR SENIOR ADS - FEB 13 
  • Buy a Yearbook before the price goes up!
Viking Volunteerism and Fundraising
  • The 2nd Annual Voyager Academy Auction and Gala
  • The Voyager Academy Capital Campaign 
  • Backpack Buddies: Balanced Meals and Snacks for Students in Need  
Student Support, College Prep, and Career Planning (ACT, college and scholarship info., etc.) 
  • FREE Financial Aid Assistance for College
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

From the Voyager Academy Managing Director, Feb. 2, 2020

Good Afternoon Viking Families,We ended this week with some snow flurries and wet weather. Thanks to all of you who drove safely and helped us with transporting kids. Remember to keep a lookout for possible inclement weather advisories over the next month or so.   We hope your high school students had a blast at the winter dance! Please share any fun pictures of our kids on our Facebook pages! As we continue to monitor our students and staff for illnesses, please take a moment of caution of your children have flu symptoms and help us keep our buildings healthy for all. If your child has flu-like symptoms, please keep them home until they are symptom free for 24 hours.  

Voyager Academy Elementary School News, Feb. 2, 2020

It is that time of year that illnesses including flu and strep have become rampant in our building. This is affecting students and staff. We want to remind you of our policy regarding fever and illness as noted on page 34 of our Parent and Student Handbook. 

Voyager Academy Middle School News, Feb. 2, 2020

Hello Middle School Families, 

Can you believe this weather – sunny days, cold days, rainy days, and snowy days?  What a difference it makes in the school day!!!! Teachers are doing a terrific job instructing our students with projects, hands on science lessons, math lessons using manipulatives as well as a variety of additional activities.


Seventh grade parents, ask you child what this math lesson taught them!


Voyager Academy High School News, Feb. 2, 2020


GO
VIKINGS GO!

In this issue...
  • Teacher Appreciation Week (Feb 10-14)
  • School Safety: The "Say Something" Reporting System
  • Guest Speakers Inform and Entertain Sports & Culture Class
  • Applications for Spring Break Driver’s Ed is Open
Testing
  • ACT Test Prep Update for Juniors
Student Life
  • The 2020 Winter Court
  • For Viking Senior Kolby Lee, racing Motocross is as easy as 123!
  • Former Viking Basketball Star Makes #5 of ESPN SportsCenter Top 10 Plays of the Week
Viking World Travelers
  • Fall Break 2020, in New York City!
  • Travel to Peru, the Land of the Incas
  • Thailand 2020!
Yearbook and Graduation Info.
  • Class of 2020  Cap and Gown Orders
  • Last Day For Senior Ads for the Yearbook - FEB 13
  • Buy a Yearbook before the price goes up!
Viking Volunteerism and Fundraising
  • The Voyager Academy Capital Campaign
  • Backpack Buddies: Balanced Meals and Snacks for Students in Need
Student Support, College Prep, and Career Planning (ACT, college and scholarship info., etc.)
  • Durham Tech. Application Assistance Opportunity
  • Durham Tech. CCP Information Session 2/3
  • The Growth Mindset
  • 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 Athletics News, Feb. 2, 2020


A huge thank you to all that supported Voyager Athletics and participated in our annual raffle ticket fundraiser! Congratulations to those lucky winners.