NEWS FROM ELEMENTARY: Welcome to the month of March. We hope you and your family enjoy our getting ready for a beautiful spring season.The following announcements will be helpful for you and your family for the week of March 20-24
HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY: On behalf of the students and staff at Voyager Academy, we wanted to wish all of you a happy St. Patrick’s Day!
STEM WEEK IS NEXT WEEK: We are so excited that our students will experience STEM week March 20-24. The students will be working on a variety of science activities throughout the week and have a Science Extravaganza on Friday, March 24 where each student will participate in a variety of science stations. The students are also conducting cars (out of water bottles) and on Friday we will determine which class has the best car design that will go the longest distance. Be sure to ask your student about the great things they learn during this week of science. Thank you to all of you who donated funds, supplies and time for us to pull off this great week. We appreciate you.
REMOTE DAYS COMING: Voyager students will be learning from home on March 27-28. Please mark your calendars now. Teachers will send home review work for students to complete independently.
EXPLORING THE SOLAR SYSTEM: The third-grade project was on the solar system. They visited the Morehead Planetarium for their field experience. Each group became experts in different areas of the solar system. Then they created games to engage and teach the first-grade students about the solar system. The third-graders enjoyed teaching the first-graders and the first-graders had fun playing the games.
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.
FIRST GRADE VOLUNTEER RESEARCHERS: The first graders have been busy researching an animal to "propose to the North Carolina Zoo for a new exhibit." They've learned all about their animal's habitat, adaptations, and interesting facts. They also learned how to write a persuasive letter and created a video for their proposal. Last week, they "submitted their proposals," and the zoo "sent them a message" back! Students received some goodies and an "Official Volunteer Animal Researcher" certificate "from the zoo!"
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Field Day will be May 5th.
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
THIRD GRADING PERIOD REPORT CARDS ISSUED: Report cards for the 3rd grading period were sent home on Friday, March 17th. We are so proud of all the work our students have done. We have one more grading period to go!! Can you believe it?
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!
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/
CARLINE REMINDER: Voyager families, please remember school begins each day at 7:45 am. This means students are expected to be in their classrooms at 7:45 not arriving on campus at 7:45 am. The past week, we have had the majority of families arriving on campus at 7:40 am. It is impossible for us to begin the day on time if families do not arrive on campus until 7:40 am. Please, please, please help us by striving to always arrive on campus at 7:30 so that your student can begin learning by 7:45 am.
MARCH MADNESS IS HERE: March Madness is here! There are so many great activities that we can do in March - hiking, biking, spring sports. And there are so many basketball games to watch. Combine your love of sports and healthy movement by clicking the link to download a March Fitness Calendar. Try the basketball task cards with your kiddos!
March Fitness Calendar:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ymVIlBR9EnKqf4sClCdjToYZe9jMz4d2/view?usp=sharing
CLIMATE SURVEY: Voyager cares about its students. On Feb. 27th all 3rd-12th grade students completed a climate survey to help us learn what students love about their school and what we could do to make Voyager even stronger. A parent survey has been sent to each of you as well. Will you help us grow our school by providing your feedback?
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 March 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.