VAES Family Update:
March 01 Return: VAES Families,
As we prepare to return to in person instruction on March 1 for our hybrid students, I wanted to encourage you about a couple of things….
Next week I will be sending out reminders about car line and car line procedures. We will be placing a RED card in your child’s Friday folder on February 19. This RED card will be what will need to be placed in your car to show us your child’s car number. Only cohort A and cohort B students will receive a RED card.
Next week, I will be sending out reminders about school procedures and processes for in person instruction. School will begin at 7:45 am. Car line will begin at 7:15 am. School will conclude at 2:45 pm. Cohort A will come to school on Mondays and Tuesdays. Cohort B students will come to school on Thursdays and Fridays.
Our Kindergarten students will be on a staggered schedule for the first week of March. Details will be sent to each kindergarten family.
The process of how to order lunch will be emailed to all families next week.
Parent Enrichment Night: Voyager Academy is proud to announce a Parent Enrichment Night is coming your way. Mark your calendar for February 11. More details will be provided in the near future.
Click Here For Parent Enrichment Flyer and Link
SHARE THE LOVE CAMPAIGN: Voyager Academy Elementary wants to SHARE THE LOVE with you as you SHARE THE LOVE with our community. All K-1 families are encouraged to come to Voyager Elementary on Monday, February 8 between the hours of 4 and 5:30. Drive through the car line. K-1 teachers will be in the car line cheering on our students and parents, thanking them for partnering with us during this unusual time. The students will receive a Valentine card and treat from the school. In return, we are asking families to bring one or more canned food items to the car line as we collect food to give to the Interfaith Food Program. All 2-3 families are asked to come to school on Wednesday, February 10 between the hours of 4 and 5:30 to participate in this same program. The attached flyer has all the details you need. We really do appreciate each of you!
Elementary Yearbook: We have partnered with Strawbridge Studios and we need YOUR help to make it successful! Below we have included links for each grade level to submit a PORTRAIT PHOTO of your student as well as another link for CANDID PHOTOS. Photos should be submitted by February 25.
The attached PDF "Virtual Portrait Uploads" is a guide for parents.
ELEMENTARY (K-3) STUDENT PORTRAITS UPLOAD HERE:
CANDID PHOTOS
KINDERGARTEN CANDID PHOTOS:
FIRST GRADE CANDID PHOTOS:
SECOND GRADE CANDID PHOTOS:
THIRD GRADE CANDID PHOTOS:
Voyager Spirit Wear: We’ve Got Spirit Yes We Do! We are excited to launch our Athletics Apparel sale for 2021. It has a bunch of new items, including t-shirts that support every sport we have at Voyager. They come in a range of sizes for all our athletic supporters. Great for the times when we can all be back on the fields, gyms, courts, pools or stands to cheer on our teams! All orders are directly shipped to your home once placed! Orders open TODAY and close at midnight on February 15th. Apparel flyer is attached. Link to order is here: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/hTMyMw7Npg
Thanks for supporting us during a very strange time in our worlds! We appreciate it from the bottom of our hearts and the money we earn from this apparel sale will continue to support our teams as they move forward.
Stay VIKING STRONG!
Viking Booster Club and Voyager Athletics
Lottery Application: The new year brings the opening of our application process for admission for the 2021 -2022 school year. The application period opens on January 1 and closes on February 28, 2021. We are scheduling a virtual information session for prospective families on February 9, 2021. Thank you for assisting us as we spread the word about our amazing school.
Report Cards: The second VAES Report Card will be issued to families on February 22, 2021. The grading period will end on February 17, 2021.
Reading Buddies: Voyager Elementary is partnering with the National Honor Society students to begin a reading buddies program. The NHS students will be zooming into K-3 classes to read with our students. I am sure our students will love spending time with our high school students.
Mid-Year Math Assessment: During the month of February and March, each grade level will be hosting a mid-year math assessment for all students. The teachers will share the details of this with their class. We want to get a basic idea of where we are and what math concepts your child has mastered.
February Virtual Assembly: The elementary school staff is at it again. We will be hosting “You’ve Got Talent” Virtual Assembly on Thursday, February 25. Our staff members will be showcasing some of their various skills and talents and we will be challenging students to share their skills and talents with us. I guarantee this event will make you smile!
Community Partnership with Kate’s Korner for K-5:
Kate’s Korner will provide a supervised remote learning space for Voyager Academy Elementary (Kindergarten-3rd grades) and Middle School (4th & 5th grade) students to complete their school work while Voyager is operating in a remote learning environment and parents are working. Additional information regarding Kate’s Korner can be found on their website https://www.kateskornerdurham.com, and registration can be completed using this Registration Form
Substitute Teachers Needed: As we prepare for our return to school, we need to increase our substitute teacher list. If you are a Voyager parent and you would be willing to discuss subbing for the elementary school, please email Mrs. Graves at jgraves@voyageracademy.net. We need YOU to make our reopening plan a reality.
Greenlight App: It is imperative that all Voyager families set up the Greenlight App. Please set up your Greenlight account today and complete the survey daily for each child even while your children are learning remotely. We will use this data and input to ensure we are ready for reopening safely. The links to set up your account are below.
ACTION NEEDED: Directions and links to set up your Greenlight Account
Setting up your account is simple. Select the link below and enter the email address you use to receive Voyager newsletters. Families with multiple children can select any school their children attend. Once your account is set up you will see all of your children associated with your account and be able to complete the daily health screening for each of them. After you complete your first survey you will see the Greenlight pass cleared indication. We will have students select that option to show the larger pass during car line for screening along with their temperature check. Each student will be able to show their Greenlight pass to ensure they are healthy and can attend school. The app also provides support for families that need access to health care, testing, or additional community resources. Please select the link below to set up your family account now.
Elementary School - activate account here: https://glit.me/go/voyager-elementary
Greenlight Directions Video #2
Questions regarding setting up your account should be directed to help@greenlightready.com. Once your account is set up you can also use their chat feature.