Beacon Light Newsletter
April 2023
In this edition
State Testing | Enhance Campaign | 23-24 Registration | CTE Student of the Month |
Michigan Teacher Appreciation | Student Advisory Counsel | Education Funding | Upcoming Events
State Test is Happening Now!
Students in grades 3-12 will participate in the completion of Michigan State Assessments this month! Families should be mindful that the course/class connect schedule may look different this week.
Check your email and course announcements for updates from teachers. Students continue to put your best foot forward completing all course work! We are so excited to see so many of you this testing season. If you are looking for ways to prepare for the testing season check out the Beacon Times: Special Testing Issue.
Participate in the ENHANCE Campaign
The ENHANCE Campaign
We are proud to announce that four MGLVA High School students have taking the lead in participating in the Lead4Change Project and launched the ENHANCE Campaign! The goal of this campaign is to enhance the living conditions of over 5,000 Michiganders. The plan to achieve this involves numerous activities, food drives, card drives, advocacy competitions and shipments to shelters.
Cards/letters that are submitted will be packaged up along with some gifts and send to the Samritas Family Center. DEADLINE TO SUBMIT IS APRIL 16TH! Click here to submit your card today!
Register for SY 23-24
Re-registration is simple! You can scan the QR Code here or follow the steps below.
- Just log in to the Online School with your Learning Coach username and password.
- Click "Re-Register for Fall" in the left-hand column.
- Update your status by selecting the "Click Here" button.
- Select your Re-registration status by choosing from the dropdown menu and then click "Submit."
- Verify your shipping address to ensure your materials and books arrive at the proper location.
- Edit your address if needed.
- Confirm your contact information.
- You're done!
STRIDE Student Advisory Council (Paid Opportunity)
We are delighted to inform you that Stride is now hiring student interns for the Student Advisory Council. Here are some quick details about the position:
- Selected students will be part of a paid internship from September 2023 through March 2024 and will be eligible to compete for a bonus at the end of their tenure
- Student advisors will get exposure to a corporate marketing department and executives, social media and marketing experience, and insight into real product development business processes. Student advisors will also get networking opportunities with colleges, company executives, and fellow interns across the country.
- Pay is $15 hourly
- Student advisors spend approximately 3 hours per week on assignments
- Must currently be a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior enrolled in the Career Prep program at a K12-powered school
- Parental consent to participate is required
- Student must have or be able to get current work permit, if necessary per state law
Students are highly encouraged to work with a success coach on their application to develop a strong profile and be a competitive applicant. Students may apply by clicking this link.
We invite students to attend a 45-minute informational session on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 3 pm ET/2pm CT/ 1pm MT/12pm PT (Zoom Link: https://k12.zoom.us/j/99348876624?from=addon).
Please reach out to stridesuccesscoaching@k12.com with any questions.