NEWS FROM ELEMENTARY: Happy Teacher Appreciation Week. We have already completed 100 days of school and have learned so much. We are looking forward to seeing what we can accomplish during the second semester. The following announcements will be helpful for you and your family for the week of February 06-10.
NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS COMING MARCH 10: Click on the below link to learn more about this exciting event created to support Voyager Academy.
SUPER BOWL FRIDAY IS COMING TO VOYAGER ELEMENTARY ON FEBRUARY 10: Our students are ready to support their favorite team. Who do you think will win the Super Bowl? Be sure to ask your student about the football stations they completed on Friday.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Our celebration of Black History Month is going well. Thank you to all of you who volunteered to participate in our Read- In on February 01. We are hosting special learning events all month long and will end with our students watching a live theater production of George Washington Carver and Friends. The Brite Star Theater Group will be at Voyager on February 23.
HEARTS FOR KIDS: Our classes are in a Healthy Heart challenge to earn extra movement time in the Gym. The class that has the most students registered online for our Kids Heart Challenge will get extra activity time. Please click the QR code and register today to help earn the extra activity time for your child's class.
SUPPORTING LITERACY AT HOME: Great news! Mid-year mClass literacy assessments are complete and you should be receiving your child's home connect report. Please take the time to review your child's progress in each area. If there is an area(s) where your child may need additional support, you may find this resources helpful. This website gives home ideas and activities for our students that align with our assessments and classroom instruction.
https://www.mclass.amplify.com/homeconnect/
HAPPY HEART MONTH: JUMP FOR FITNESS: Challenge your family to a heart-healthy activity each day for 25 of the 28 days in February! Click the link below to download and/or print the Jump for Fitness calendar. If you do not have a jump rope, pretend by using an imaginary jump rope. Happy Heart Month!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1T8PyTO1m9HHSni6s1LcNkjZIxGornMxJ/view?usp=sharing
TEACHER WORKDAYS ARE COMING: Students will be out of school on February 16-17 as the teaching staff has two teacher workdays.
REMOTE LEARNING DAY: Voyager will be hosting a remote learning day on Monday, Feb. 20. Teachers will be sending home review activities for students to complete on this date. Your student should be able to complete most of the activities independently.
KINDERGARTEN MEASURES UP: This past week, Kindergarten students have been learning about the basic rules of measurement. To put their skills to the test, they took turns measuring each other using popsicle sticks as their unit. They had a lot of fun exploring math concepts through action.
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 in a Multiplication Showdown in February. I hope the students are ready because Mr. Manning and Mrs. Weiland have been practicing.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
February 6-10 Teacher Appreciation Week
Feb. 7-9 2nd grade Mid Year Math Assessment
Feb. 10 Super Bowl Friday
Feb. 14 Valentine’s Day
Feb. 15- 3rd Grade Multiplication Challenge with Mr. Manning and Mrs. Weiland
Feb. 15 3rd Grade Project Celebration
Feb. 16-17 Teacher Workdays (NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS)
Feb. 20 Remote Learning Day (students and teachers work from home)
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK: The PTSO of Voyager will be hosting TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK February 6–10. Thank you to all Voyager families for the incredible love you show to our staff. We are honored to partner with you.
FEBRUARY STAFF LUNCHEON SIGN-UP: As part of Teacher Appreciation Week, the PTSO will be hosting a Teacher Luncheon on Feb. 10th. If you are able to sign up to serve/set-up or provide a food item, please click on the link below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054AACAB29A5FF2-vaes24
HEART HEALTH: It is that time of year!! As we approach the month of February or Heart Month we get ready for heart healthy activities and challenges. We also look at ways to be kind-hearted. The American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge (KHC) gives us the opportunity to help others while taking care of our own healthy hearts. KHC is a fundraiser for the American Heart Association that also encourages a heart healthy lifestyle through physical activity and good nutrition.
We are introducing the project to students when they attend Physical Education classes this week. Our Heart-Healthy Station activities will take place during Physical Education classes the week of February 6-10.
Please click on the link to read the details from the American Heart Association. You can also scan the QR code in this letter to get directly to our Voyager Academy KHC webpage.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S1KQghYAcVPXK1RMttozVR8PrxTi0Sqp/view?usp=share_link
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 February 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: MEDIUM
**Masks are ENCOURAGED indoors if you or a loved one are at risk of severe illness**
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.