NEWS FROM ELEMENTARY: We hope you and your family have had a solid start to 2023. The following announcements will be helpful for you and your family for the week of January 23-27.
3RD GRADE CHECK IN: Voyager 3rd graders will be completing the next NC Math Check-In on Tuesday, January 24. We are excited for the students to share their learned knowledge with us.
1st GRADE MATH ASSESSMENT: 1st grade will be hosting their mid-year math assessment this coming week.
NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS COMING MARCH 10: Click on the below link to learn more about this exciting event created to support Voyager Academy.
100TH DAY OF SCHOOL: Can you believe it? Voyager students will have been in school for 100 days on January 26th. WE ARE PLANNING TO CELEBRATE THIS BIG EVENT ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 27TH. Be on the lookout for the creative ways we will celebrate the success of our students.
SUPER BOWL FRIDAY IS COMING TO VOYAGER ELEMENTARY ON FEBRUARY 10.
3RD GRADE MULTIPLICATION CHALLENGE ON FEB. 15: The third grade students have been working hard to master their multiplication facts and now it is time to show off their skills. The students will be going up against Mr. Manning and Mrs. Weiland is a Multiplication Showdown in February. I hope the students are ready because Mr. Manning and Mrs. Weiland has been practicing.
THANK YOU: Thank you to the parents who sent in snacks for the elementary staff. That was so very “SWEET” of you.
KINDERGARTEN RECEIVES NEW SUPPLIES: The kindergarten classes just received $2000 worth of new outside resources. We now have new outside kitchens, sand and water tables, balls, parachutes and more. Thank you to the amazing kindergarten parents who have been coming to school to help assemble the new resources. The students are thrilled!
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
Listed below are some important dates for the month of January:
Week of Jan. 24: 3rd grade will complete NC Math Check-Ins
Jan. 24-25: 1st grade will complete mid-year math assessment
Week of Feb. 6: 2nd grade and kindergarten will complete mid-year math assessment
HEART HEALTH: The students at Voyager will be learning all about how to stay heart healthy during the week of February 6-10. Be looking for details about this fun week.
HOW CAN YOU HELP YOUR CHILD? We are so thankful for the partnership we have with all of you as we seek to create the most solid independent learners possible. What can you do to assist your child with this journey?
Read with your child each night and/or encourage them to read to you. Practice makes better!
Have your child keep a journal where they are able to write down things they have learned, questions they have or ideas that have come to mind. Students need practice writing.
If you have a 3rd grade student–please, please practice their multiplication tables each week.
Continue to encourage your student to work hard and to strive for excellence. They can do it and we are confident of this!
MID-YEAR READING ASSESSMENTS BEGIN: On January 5, 2023, the elementary teachers will begin our mid year mClass reading assessments. We look forward to seeing the growth our students have made during the first semester. Keep reading with your child!
MID-YEAR MATH ASSESSMENTS: Voyager will begin mid-year math assessments in - late January and early February.
YEARBOOK PURCHASE: If you would like to order a yearbook please click on the link and follow the steps. You can order a yearbook for $22.00 until Feb 1st. After Feb 1st the price will go up to $27.00. The deadline for ordering yearbooks is March 1st.
https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/search/YB26681
CHICK-FIL-A READING CHALLENGE: We are so honored to partner with Chick-Fil-A on Roxboro St. They will be giving a FREE gift card to students every month who read 15 books. The January challenge has begun. As your child reads or you read to your child, please record the books on the reading log and return it to your child’s teacher once you have 15 books listed. Your child can earn one free gift card per month.
MONDAY’S SCHEDULE: Each and every Monday, Voyager will dismiss students at 12:45 pm. Since our staff attend meetings every Monday, it is imperative that students are picked up on time.
UPDATE FROM SCHOOL NURSE: Our CDC COVID-19 Community Level is: HIGH
**Masks are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED indoors, even if you are vaccinated**
If you have symptoms of illness, COVID-19 testing is highly recommended
People with a positive test for COVID-19 MUST wear a mask for 10 days.
People with symptoms or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a mask.
BIRTHDAY ROCK: The Voyager Birthday Rock is such a popular thing! We hope you and the students enjoy seeing the various birthday designs. The Birthday Rock is available on a sign up basis. The sign up was sent out late summer. If you would like to see if there is any availability left, please click on the link below.