GO VIKINGS GO!
In this issue...
- VAHS Safety Guidelines for Students and Staff
- Come to Origins Night, Sept. 9, Thurs. 6-7pm
- Make Up Date for Yearbook Pictures for All Grades is 10/4/21
- Check Out the New Student Lunch Bunch
- Class of 2022 Senior Meetings
- Senior Cap and Gown Orders/Class Meeting
- Teen Services (Book Clubs, Tutoring, Gaming…) at Durham Public Main Library
- VCF (Viking Christian Fellowship) meets Friday mornings from ~7:30-8:30 in D124
- High School Student Parking
- Check out the VAHS Counselor’s Blog (and subscribe)
- What to if You Are Not Receiving Group Emails From Voyager Academy
- Sign up to receive text messages from the school.
- Subscribe to the “21-22 VA Parent Calendar” (google calendar)
- Other great sources of information for and about VAHS.
- Important dates.
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VAHS Safety Guidelines for Students and Staff
It is important that students begin school each day with a mask that fits them properly. Please make sure your child has a mask that will stay over their nose. This is our number one safety feature.
When we returned in April of last year, we had specific directions for lunch. We will continue to reinforce the fact that students will have 14 minutes to eat lunch and then their masks will go back on. If students do not finish their lunch in that amount of time, we will have the students who need more time to sit at a table while the other students can talk as they will have on their mask.
Students will be asked to keep their masks on for outdoor lunch if and when they cannot be at least 6 feet apart.
Students need to continue to wash hands and use hand sanitizer when needed.
If students have any symptoms of sickness, the student should remain home until they have no symptoms. Please do not send a child to school if he or she has a fever.
Our school nurse and managing director are keeping a very close eye on the ever changing safety guidelines for schools. We will keep you updated as information is shared with us.
If we have a student who tests positive for Covid, that student will be asked to isolate for 10 days before returning to school. Voyager will send out a health email that tells families we had a positive case within our school community. Positive cases are reported to the health department. Students who are exposed to a positive Covid individual within their home, should report that to the building principal as soon as possible. That student will be asked to quarantine based on the most recent guidelines. All cases will be followed by the school nurse. If a student begins to show any Covid symptoms then that student would need to quarantine. Thank you for working with us as we seek to keep every student and every staff member as safe as possible. I understand we may not like the various guidelines, but I think we can all agree we need to do everything possible to keep our Voyager family healthy.
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Come to Origins Night, Sept. 9, Thurs. 6-7pm
We all have a point of origin. Some of us even have multiple points. Let’s get together and share what makes us each unique. Research the places your ancestors came from. Share what you learned--the location, food, clothes, music, etc. Always wanted to learn about another point of Origin? Go ahead, research and share that too!
Also...Have a talent, skill, or craft that is representative of a different culture? Please contact Mr. Mitchell at rmitchell@voyageracademy.net if you would like to present or perform during Origins Night.
There will also be a raffle...prizes will be awarded!
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Make Up Date for Yearbook Pictures for All Grades is 10/4/21
The make up picture date for all high school grades (including senior yearbook portrait) is 10/4/2021. PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR AN ORDER FORM.
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Check out the New Student Lunch Bunch
Calling all new students to VAHS!
Please join us every Wednesday during lunch in B118 to get connected with other students and have some fun. This is a chance to make new friends and learn everything that you need to know about VAHS. There are a lot of new students, and we want to welcome you and get to know you!
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Class of 2022 Senior Meetings
Congratulations to the VAHS class of 2022! Senior Planning Meetings are well under way, and all seniors are encouraged to sign up to meet with Ms. O'Kane to plan for graduation and post high school plans. Seniors can use the link below or contact Ms. O'Kane to arrange a meeting. Seniors should also be sure to keep checking the VAHS Counseling Blog and their email for updates and important news.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090c44a5a62aa5f58-senior
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Senior Cap and Gown Orders/Class Meeting
On Monday Sept 13, seniors will attend a cap and gown assembly during Advisory. Our Herff Jones representative will discuss how to order Graduation Announcements, Cap/Gown Senior items and Class Rings. Order information will be provided, then the order date is the following Monday, Sept. 20 during lunch. See the flyer below for more details.
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Teen Services at Durham Public Main Library
Book Clubs, Tutoring, a Gaming Center, and more are all available for teens.
The Durham County Main Library is now open and everyone is welcome to come visit! Below
are some of our programs and services.
Don't miss the Young Adult Career Expo in October! (see VAHS Counselor Ms. O’Kane for more info.)
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VCF (Viking Christian Fellowship) meets Friday mornings from ~7:30-8:30 in D124
Viking Christian Fellowship (VCF) meets Friday mornings before school from 7:30-8:30am in room D124 (Mrs. Paradis's room). All are welcome!
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High School Student Parking
Student Parking is now available for students who drive to school. Thank you for your patience as we set it up.
Here is what you need to do in order to have a parking permit
Additional Information:
-All students should begin to park in their assigned spot on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2021.
-Student Parking will be assigned in the back parking lot.
-Students should bring their signed "Parking Rules and Regulations" form to the office and sign up for an assigned spot
-There is plenty of parking available.
-The student gates will be locked each school day from 9:00-2:00
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VAHS Counseling Department Blog
Please be sure to check the VAHS Counseling Department blog frequently. The blog provides news, information, and opportunities for VAHS students and parents all in one convenient location. Topics range from Career/College Counseling and Application Support to Summer Programs and Opportunities. Check it out!
CLICK HERE FOR THE VAHS COUNSELING DEPT. BLOG
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What to if You Are Not Receiving Group Emails From Voyager Academy
Please click here if you are not receiving group emails from Voyager Academy. This is a form, on which you can provide us your email address.
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PARENTS and STUDENTS: 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, sorted by student’s graduation year.
PARENTS
Texting from your cell phone…
For parents of class of 2022:
In the “To” section of the text, please type 81010 and in the message section please type @vahsp22
For parents of class of 2023:
In the “To” section of the text, please type 81010 and in the message section please type @vahsp23
For parents of class of 2024:
In the “To” section of the text, please type 81010 and in the message section please type @df2ah6
For parents of class of 2025:
In the “To” section of the text, please type 81010 and in the message section please type @vahsp25
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STUDENTS
Texting from your cell phone…
For the class of 2022:
In the “To” section of the text, please type 81010 and in the message section please type @vahss22
For the class of 2023:
In the “To” section of the text, please type 81010 and in the message section please type @vahss23
For the class of 2024:
In the “To” section of the text, please type 81010 and in the message section please type @vahss24
For the class of 2025:
In the “To” section of the text, please type 81010 and in the message section please type @vahss25
Subscribe to the 21-22 VA Parent Calendar
You can view this calendar in two ways:
1. You can subscribe to the 21-22 VA Parent Calendar, so that it merges with yours. Here are the instructions:
Go to your google calendar
Go to settings, the little gear in the upper right corner----->
Settings
Add calendar
Subscribe to calendar
In the “Add Calendar” field, paste the following:
c_rf81ppekino4980nbie6tkvggs@group.calendar.google.com
OR
2. You can simply view it on our website, by going to https://www.voyageracademy.net/calendar/.
You can also add it from there, by clicking on the “+” sign at the bottom right of the calendar..
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OTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION FOR AND ABOUT VAHS
Important Dates