From the Voyager Academy Managing Director, May 12, 2023

Viking Weekly News

May 12, 2023

Dear Voyager Community,

We had another exciting week on campus as our students and staff finalize all end of the year projects and preparation for exams.

This week we also recognized and celebrated the success of our high school seniors at the Senior Awards breakfast. Students were recognized for department academic and character awards, service club awards, NC Global Language awards, honor societies, service laureate, and Durham Technical Community College pathways completed. It was an honor to hear about all the accomplishments of our seniors and wish them all the best as they close the chapter on their Voyager education and plan for their futures in college and careers. Pictured below are photos from the award breakfast, senior class photo, and senior parade across campus.

8th Grade Project Celebration

It was also great to see so many of our families on campus for project celebrations. Our 8th graders have created amazing projects this year focused on The Legacy of the Constitution, Why Birds Matter, Social Justice Issues, and The Most Wanted Pathogen mini project.


 

7th Grade Science Fair

Our 7th grade scientists created an incredible science fair showcasing and demonstrating how they developed a hypothesis and created a scientific experiment to test their theory. Topics included behavioral sciences, engineering & energy, plant & environmental sciences, physical sciences, chemistry, and life sciences.  Congratulations to all award winners in each category.

The overall winners are listed below:

1st place – Kayla Powers – Life through Light

2nd place – Ian Mangonon -Cardiac Beats

3rd place – Jude McDonald – Skinny on Mositurizers

4th place – Izzy Sanford – Things Aren’t What They Seem

5th place – Lauren Jones – Egg-cellent Float

City of Durham Soil and Water Poster Contest

We've just been notified that Voyager Academy students have received many awards for the City of Durham Water and Soil poster competition. This year's theme was Save Blue: Live Green, which supports our science curriculums.  Additional information can be found at this link https://www.durhamnc.gov/1069/Water-Conservation-Poster-Contest  Congratulations to our winners highlighted with their artwork displayed below.

We are all here to support your child grow, learn, and find their passion.  Feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher, building administrator, or student support if we can assist your family in any way. Check out the upcoming events and all the updates below from our School Nurse, Student Support Team, Operations Manager, and Athletic Director below.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms in our community.  Enjoy the weekend!

All the best,

Upcoming Dates:

5/13 -  7th Grade Semi Formal, 7:00-9:30 Black Horse Run

5/13 - VAHS Choir & Band: NC Educators Showcase (Greensboro)

5/17 - Second Grade Project Celebration (DATE CHANGE)

5/11-5/12 - 3rd Grade Reading/Math EOC

5/13 - Voyage into Service (NC Diaper Bank) Additional Opportunity 9:30-11:30a

5/16 - 6th Grade Book Release, 4:00-6:00, Central Park

5/16-5/18 - 4th-8th grade EOGs

5/16-5/17 - HS Teacher Made Exams

5/18 - Middle School Athletic Awards 5 pm 

5/19 - Third Grade Project Celebration

5/19 - High School Athletic Awards 

5/18-19, 5/22-24 - HS EOCs

5/23 - ES EOY Celebration

5/24 - MS 8th Grade Celebration, 8:45, gym

5/25 - HS Graduation

TODAY is the DAY! Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt Spirit Event! It's just the right day to cool the family down with some amazing frozen yogurt. Come out and support the Voyager Community! 



WEEKLY NURSES UPDATE:

BECOME AN #AllergyAlly

The week of May 14-20th, 2023 is Food Allergy Awareness Week. This is always one of my favorite weeks of the school year because it is an opportunity to share information and valuable resources about food allergies with our entire school community.  Did you know that there are over 32 million people living with potentially life-threatening food allergies, and 5.6 million are children under the age of 18? That’s about 1 in every 13 children, or roughly 2 students in each classroom. Honoring and celebrating National Food Allergy Awareness Week each year is a way to bring people together to show support and raise awareness.

Being a food #AllergyAlly means being a part of a community that supports and uplifts those with food allergies. By showing support and understanding, you help create a more inclusive and compassionate world for all. Simple things like asking parents from your child’s sports team if anyone has a food allergy before providing a team snack or having some allergen-free treats available at your child’s birthday party are little ways that everyone can make a big difference in the lives of children, adults, and families living with food allergies. 

Another important (and lifesaving) way that all individuals can become food allergy allies is knowing how to use an EpiPen. You or your child may not ever need one, but there is a chance that you may encounter someone who does or will. EpiPens are simple devices that deliver a dose of a medication called epinephrine. If someone is experiencing a severe allergic reaction, called anaphylaxis, epinephrine is a medication that can help save their life. 

Below is a short video that shows an EpiPen and how to use it. There are different brands of epinephrine auto-injectors, but the EpiPen is one of the most well-known. If you know someone with a severe food allergy or severe allergic reaction, it’s a good idea to become familiar with the type of epinephrine auto-injector that they carry with them in case you ever have to help them use it.

COVID-19 COMMUNITY TRANSMISSION WEEKLY UPDATE:

  • Our CDC COVID-19 Community Level is: LOW 

  • Masks are welcome but are not currently required

  • Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines, including recommended booster doses

  • Follow recommendations for isolation if you have suspected or confirmed COVID-19

  • Follow recommendations for what to do if you are exposed to someone with COVID-19

Operation Fan Heat Relief: As temperatures begin rising, the NC Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Aging and Adult Services is partnering with the NC Area Agencies on Aging and local service providers to distribute fans to eligible recipients through Operation Fan Heat Relief. People 60 and older, as well as adults with disabilities, are eligible to sign up for assistance May 1 – Oct. 31 at local aging agencies across the state. If you believe that you or someone that you know may be eligible, click here to find a local provider in your area!

May is Mental Health Month: As noted by Mental Health America, “Our surroundings play a significant role in shaping our thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and overall health.” Check out the information, resources, and tools available to support and inform mental health wellness and stability:

Don’t forget… Anyone can call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org for themselves or if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.

Student Support Services Newsletter:Be on the lookout for our second edition of “Connections” - your new, quarterly Student Support Services Newsletter! Connections will provide parents and caregivers with relevant content designed to support all school-aged children and families. Please check out our second edition and feel free to complete a short survey to let the Student Support Services Team know how we can improve Connections or if we met your needs in a satisfactory manner! We enjoy serving you and your feedback is important to us!

May is also Asian Pacific American/Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Celebrate, learn about, and recognize the historical and cultural contributions of those who identify as Asian American Pacific Islander. For more information on events, articles, documentaries, and historical facts, check out the links below!

Chowan University Academic Summer Campapalooza: Campapalooza is a 5-day academic summer camp (June 18th-23rd) for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors. They will live on campus, have their meals in the University cafeteria, and spend their days engaged in exciting academic activities with our University Faculty! This is designed for those students who want the college experience while taking a deep dive into a specific content area. Early registration is $400.00 – register now!

Information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_hv_Qa4YHT9htcb5-5UVh99aWFfE-yOnNS_osvXxDXtCZsQ/viewform  

Registration and Payment: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_Jlbu_G_BkYkal7XICX1jm-DV5-6oX3clcf2Z637ubvaF7w/viewform

Spring 23' Enrichments end today! It has been an awesome semester, the kiddos have had a blast! I can't wait to see you all back in the Fall for enrichments. Details for fall enrichments will be coming soon! Thank you all for all your support. 

We are at the end of a fantastic year! Please check your students' Titan meal account to ensure any negative balances are rectified by the end of the school year. This is very important to ensure your student is able to continue to order each day. 

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