FCPS Virtual Learning Academy
November 1, 2021
Happy Fall!
Important Dates:
November 4 Election Day, No School for students
November 22 - 26 No School, Thanksgiving Break
See how our classrooms celebrated Red Ribbon week!
VLA Virtual Open Houses
High School Fall Festival Hosted by Our Student Ambassadors!
Check out the clubs we have up and going at VLA!
Grace Newell-Goodwin: K-3 Intervention
Stephanie Bruce: District Mental Health Specialist
The safety and well-being of our students is a top priority for our school community; if students' basics needs are not met, they can't function properly in an academic setting. As a result of our Superintendent’s 10-Point Safety Plan, VLA now has a part-time District Mental Health Specialist. This is a wonderful opportunity for our school community that will positively affect students.
Mrs. Stephanie Bruce, our new District Mental Health Specialist, is available as a means of support for our school community on Tuesdays and Fridays. She has spent the past week learning about VLA and our unique family. Mrs. Bruce has 16 years of experience in the mental health field and has served as a School Counselor for the past 13 years. Having her in this new role will benefit our students greatly. Mrs. Bruce will help ensure our students are receiving the social and emotional supports needed to help them be successful.
Mrs. Bruce is required to obtain parent permission to provide services to students under the age of 18. If you are interested in services you can contact her at stephanie.bruce@fayette.kyschools.us or you may complete a referral for counseling services at the following link: bit.ly/brucereferral. Mrs. Bruce has also created a google site with a variety of Mental Health Resources and Support to assist our families. The website address is: https://sites.google.com/fayette.kyschools.us/vlasupport/home
Thanksgiving Break
2021-2022 School Calendar
Contact Information
- Jamie Burch, Program Director: jamie.burch@fayette.kyschools.us
- April Clement, PGES Coach: april.clement@fayette.kyschools.us
- Steve Jenkins, Elementary Counselor: steve.jenkins@fayette.kyschools.us
- Mark Cook, MS/HS Counselor: mark.cook2@fayette.kyschools.us
- Carla Morton, School Account Specialist: carla.morton@fayette.kyschools.us
Email: carla.morton@fayette.kyschools.us
Website: www.fcps.net/vla
Location: 1126 Russell Cave Road, Lexington, KY, USA
Phone: (859) 381-4683
Twitter: @FCPSVLA