Dear Voyager Community,
It was a great week at school as our students continue to shine and work hard. Students are learning important life skills as they demonstrate critical thinking and collaboration while they work on projects and classroom activities. Walking through classrooms our students are engaged in their lessons and focused on their learning goals. It’s hard to believe we are halfway through the first quarter already.
I wanted to thank all families for their contributions to the Step It Up! Fall Fundraiser. Your generosity has helped the elementary and middle school raise over $50,000 to support school initiatives. The schools will be recognizing and celebrating our students during the Day of Awesomeness on October 8, 2021. We are also very grateful to our PTO for starting a Go Fund Me account to support Voyager’s initiatives to expand outdoor eating and learning spaces. We are in the process of getting quotes and evaluating the logistics for installation of shade spaces and picnic tables.
As I shared in an earlier newsletter, we are in the renewal process for our accreditation with Cognia. The Cognia accreditation and certification process uses research based performance standards as a framework to achieve measurable school improvement. The process this year will all be conducted remotely and consist of a review of school provided evidence along with surveys and interviews of all stakeholder groups. The school accreditation team is working to gather evidence demonstrating Voyager’s strengths with the expected standards. Earning our renewal for accreditation is an important strategic goal for Voyager to ensure continuous school improvement and growth.
Family input is an important part of the process to assess how well we are doing with engaging families and building a strong school community. Please complete the two Cognia created surveys that are needed as part of the review process. One survey will measure family engagement and the other survey measures culture and climate for our school. Student, teacher, and staff surveys are also being shared to gather additional input into the process. Please complete the family engagement and culture and climate surveys by September 30, 2021. We are striving for 100% family participation. The surveys are linked below for your convenience.
Family Surveys (please complete both short surveys)
Thank you for your continued support and the trust you have in our team to help your child grow and learn to reach their potential. Feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher, building administrator, or student support if we can assist your family in any way. Please review the information below for upcoming events and additional resources.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Upcoming Events:
Date | Event | Location |
9/21/21 | Elementary Fall Pictures |
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9/22/21 | EXPO Parent night zoom | |
9/23/21 | Board Meeting | MS Art Room |
9/24/21 | Fall Conferences |
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9/29/21 | Board Of Directors Campus Visit |
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9/30/21 | HS Mid Term Exams | Periods 1 & 3 |
10/1/21 | HS Mid Term Exams | Periods 2 & 4 |
Updated Covid Safety Protocols and Procedures
COVID Symptoms and Guidelines to help if your child is not feeling well
K-12 Public Health Guidance 7/21
Topic: EXPO September Meeting
Time: Sep 22, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 979 6592 3734
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INTERESTED IN PART TIME WORK AT VOYAGER – SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS
PART TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR BEFORE AND AFTER CARE
- Competitive hourly rate
- Great staff and friendly children
- Organized programming for before and after care
- Apply on employment site on Voyager website under “About Voyager
PART TIME BUS DRIVER OPPORTUNITIES
- Safely transport students to field experiences and athletic events
- Maintain safe bus environment for students
- Available to drive activity bus for field trips and athletic events
- Flexible hours
- Competitive hourly rate
- CDL license required
- Apply on employment site on Voyager website under “About Voyager”
Parent Calendar for 21 - 22 Activities
The 21-22 Voyager Parent Activities calendar lists all programs and activities so all families have access to the events and programs offered on campus. The calendar is posted on the school website.
To subscribe to 21-22 VA Parent Calendar
- View 21-22 VA Parent Calendar on Voyager Website under the Calendar tab
- Select the plus sign at the bottom right of the calendar to add to your Google calendar
- This will open your Google calendar
- Select other calendars, add calendar
- Select subscribe to calendar
- Once subscribed, Voyager events will populate on your Google calendar
Before & After Updates
Before and After School
There are currently no openings in after care. The waitlist can be found on Charter Pay under Activities and fees. We will reevaluate availability based on staffing beginning October 1st.
If you love working with children and looking for a great way to supplement your income, we would love to have you join our team. Please apply online ( Link if hyperlink doesn't transfer to school messenger https://www.indeed.
If you need assistance email careprogram@
After School Enrichment Programs
Registration for Enrichment Programs is now open. Dance, String Lessons, Beats by Girls, Piano, Guitar & Ukulele, Drums, Robotics, Spanish Club and Yoga are the sessions being offered this fall. While the program happens after school, it is not a part of the after school program. Students will need to be picked up from the intructor immediately following the session. Register online via Charter Pay under Activities and Fees.
If you need assistance or would like to offer a course, please email enrichments@
Lunch Program
The Titan Family Payment Portal is now accepting online payments. There is a $2.80 flat fee charged by the bank per deposit online. (Example: $100 deposit + $2.80 fee = $102.80) You can also submit payment by check or Money order made payable to Voyager Academy. Please include your child's name and id# on the memo line. You can also use this pre-printed form.
We are really excited about the new look, ease of ordering and the family portal features. Lunch menus are published through the month of October. There are two systems that work together for ordering and payment
LINQ ONLINE ORDERING - View and order student/staff meals. Website: https://family.
TITAN FAMILY PORTAL -Pay your school fees, manage your students accounts and apply for free and reduced meals. Website: https://family.
If you need assistance email foodnutritionservices@
Volunteer Opportunities at Voyager Academy
We are looking for volunteers to assist in the following areas:
- Before Care 7:15am - 8:00 am - Supervise MS siblings of ES students.
- After Care 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm - Supervise ES siblings of MS students.
- Lunch Service assists the front office with lunch distribution.
If you are interested in volunteering, please complete a Volunteer form (https://forms.gle/