NEWS FROM ELEMENTARY: We are almost done with the month of March. We hope you and your family enjoy getting ready for a beautiful spring season.The following announcements will be helpful for you and your family for the week of April 3-6.
HAPPY SPRING: On behalf of the students and staff at Voyager Academy, we wanted to say welcome to spring. We hope you and your family have the opportunity to enjoy the warm weather and outdoor activities.
SPRING BREAK IS COMING: Voyager will be closed for students and staff April 7-17. Students return to school on April 18th.
COMMUNITY FAIR EVENT: On April 5th our 3rd grade students will be participating in a community fair. We have 13 different community partners coming to our campus to share what their organization does and how they seek to support our community. This should be a great learning experience for our students.
STEM WEEK WAS AMAZING: Thank you to everyone who helped us bring science alive to our students during STEM week. The students had so much fun identifying the mystery science photos, creating cars from recyclable materials and participating in STEM stations all week long. Thank you to the parent volunteers and for the supply donations. Because of YOU, we were able to make a difference for our students. Ask your student to share their favorite part of STEM week!
RECYCLED CAR WINNER: Last week, each class had a STEM challenge. In this challenge, students used water or Gatorade bottles to create a car. The car needed to roll down the ramp and travel the further distance. Each class competed against each other. One car represented from each grade level competed against the other grade levels. The third-grade team won the challenge. The winners of the car challenge was created by Leo Serrano and Landon Skoff in Ms. Spankie’s classroom. The two boys work together to design the car with big wheels in the front and small wheels in the back. They also put a little sand in it. They tested the car multiple times to see if the car would race down straight and far. They adjusted the weight and design many times. Their hard work paid off because the car was a success. Leo and Landon were proud to represent the third-grade classes and win the challenge.
PTSO SPIRIT NIGHT:
ART SHOW SIGN-UP: Voyager Elementary will be hosting its second Annual Spring Art Show on April 4 at 5:30. In order to make this an amazing experience for all students, we need your help. If you are able to provide assistance for the art show, please click on the link below. No assistance is too small.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FACAD2DA2F4C16-2ndannual
DIG DEEP INTO READING: Voyager will be highlighting the importance of reading by hosting a DIG DEEP INTO READING event the week of April 3-6. Our students will experience the joy of reading as we focus on an ocean/beach reading theme. We plan to have many great events that week, including a guest author visit and Jessie the therapy dog will visit each class during a special read aloud time. How can you help? Read with your child every single day and remind them of the joy of reading.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Field Day will be May 5th.
APRIL FITNESS: The weather is warming and outdoor activities are in full swing! Enjoy a few minutes of exercise each day to keep you active and ready for all that this spring has to offer. Click the link to download your own April Fitness Calendar.
PARKING LOT: Parents, I wanted to remind you that numbered parking spaces in the elementary and middle school lot are assigned to staff members. If you are dropping off a child or an item in the mornings, please use a visitor parking spot or park at the high school so that you do not take a staff parking space. Thank you for your understanding.
AWNINGS: We are so excited to announce that our carline awnings are expected to be installed over spring break. We are hopeful the construction will be finished before we return to school. IF IT IS NOT COMPLETE, WE WILL NEED TO RE-ADJUST CAR LINE SINCE WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO UTILIZE PART OF OUR DRIVE. We will keep you posted!
LOST AND FOUND: All lost and found items left on April 5th will be donated to a local charity organization. We have had the students check lost and found. We encourage parents to check lost and found before April 5th.
HELP US SPREAD THE WORD: Voyager will be hosting a NEW KINDERGARTEN PARENT MEETING ON APRIL 5 AT 5:30 PM. If you know of a new Viking that will begin kindergarten in the fall, please remind them of this meeting. It will take place in the elementary gym.
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EOG TESTING: End of Grade Testing in the areas of Math and Reading (for all 3rd grade students) will take place on May 11 and 12. Mark your calendars now!
BACK TO SCHOOL SHOPPING PROGRAM: YOUR ONE-STOP-SHOP FOR SCHOOL SUPPLIES: The Voyager Academy PTSO Back-to-School Supply Drive
Order your child's school supplies for the 2023-2024 school year online! Save time - save money- save gas - support your school.
Mark your calendars. The order window is mid-May to July 1st.
SPRING PICTURES: Strawbridge Studios will be at Voyager on April 5 to take spring pictures. Details are listed below:
110322 Voyager Elementary School SPRING1 398946 Run 1.pdf
110322 Voyager Elementary School SPRING1 398946 Run 1 Spring Poster.pdf
110322 Voyager Elementary School SPRING1 398946 Run 1 Spring Bulletin.pdf
AUTHOR VISIT TO VOYAGER: We are excited to announce that author and illustrator, Darren Farrell, is coming to visit Voyager Academy students on Thursday, April 6th! He is the author of several books including Give This Book Away, Dandelion Magic, and Letter Town: A Seek-and-Find Alphabet Adventure!
While he's here, Mr. Farrell will be sharing one of his books and teaching our students about the writing and illustrating process! We are so excited for his visit!
If you are interested in purchasing a book for your child, please visit: https://www.flyleafbooks.com/va-farrell-2023
Books will be delivered the day of the presentation. If you would like to learn more about Darren Farrell, be sure to visit his website at: https://www.darrenfarrell.com/
SECOND ANNUAL SPRING ART EXHIBITION: The students in grades K-3 will be participating in a Spring Arts Show that will be held on April 4 from 5:30 to 6:30. EVERY student will have a piece of artwork in the show. You do not want to miss this amazing night. Mark you calendars now. Details about this program are listed below:
It’s an ART SHOW_ 2023 Spring Art Show
LOST AND FOUND: The elementary lost and found is overflowing. We ask you to remind your student to check lost and found. Parents are free to come in and check lost and found too! LOST AND FOUND ITEMS WILL BE GIVEN TO CHARITY ON APRIL 5TH.
SPRING FLING: SAVE THE DATE:
SUMMER ENRICHMENTS: Summer Enrichment registration is now here. Registration will open starting February 17th through April 14th. Enrichments will be offered Monday through Thursday for 3 weeks during the month of June. Beginning June 5th and ending June 22nd.There will 3 different session times offered depending on the individual enrichment. There will be a google form used to register for each individual enrichment. Each enrichment must meet the minimum number of participants before payment will be assigned in Titan. You will receive an email letting you know that your student is being placed on the roster, based on a first come first served basis. You will have until April 14th to make the payment. If your payment is not made your spot will be forfeited and will be given to the next student. Please go to our website to see a full description of each camp. https://www.voyageracademy.net/resources/summer-camps/
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 April 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: LOW
People may choose to wear a mask for any reason at any time.
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 and get tested.
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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.