Beacon Light News
December 2017
In this edition
Share favorites * Celebrate Culture Art Contest Winner * Holiday Support * Tech Tip
* Strong Start Orientation Program * Upcoming Events *
We wish you warmth, happiness, love, peace, joy & fun this holiday season!
Click here to share your holiday favorites with students and staff!
K12 Celebrate Culture Art Contest Winner
State Contest
Michigan high school, junior high, and elementary school students are invited to submit designs for the cover of the 2018 Michigan State of the State program contest.
Gov. Snyder will deliver his eighth and final State of the State address to a joint session of the Michigan Legislature in the state House Chambers on Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. The winner of the student design contest will have the opportunity to meet Snyder and attend the address with one guest.
Students can submit their designs today through Friday, Jan. 5. The winning design will be announced Friday, Jan. 12.
Contest entries should be sized to fit on a 5.5 inch x 8.5 inch cover. On a separate page, students should include with their submission their name, phone number, address, and email address, as well as their parent or guardian’s name, phone number, address, and email address.
Students can submit their designs by email to SOTS@michigan.gov.
Are you looking for help for the Holidays?
START HERE: http://julieslist.homestead.com/christmas.html
· Dial 211: The Information Hotline (you tell them what you are looking for to get local resources)
· Ask your local churches/agencies/programs : Toys for Tots, Goodfellows
· To apply to Goodfellows: You should contact your local school district and ask for the contact person.
· Salvation Army http://centralusa.salvationarmy.org
· Just so you know, deadlines vary for different programs
· MGLVA’s Family Resource Coordinator:Rochelle Jefferson (231) 794-5999 ext. 3220
Tech Tip-OneNote
OneNote is a digital notebook. OneNote automatically saves and synchronizes your notes so you can focus on your thoughts and ideas. It also allows you to share with others and include snipped images.
Check out OneNote today!
MGLVA Strong Start Orientation Program
Every new family is invited to participate in our MGLVA Strong Start Orientation Program.
This program is designed to ensure that every students gets a strong start at MGLVA. Each grade band (K5/ES, MS, HS) has specific onboarding requirements that need to be met before the student can be removed from the Strong Start classroom.
Read below and make sure you have completed your Strong Start Requirements:
- LC and student account created
- Learning Coach sign in
- Student sign in
- Attend New Family Orientation BBC Session (Monday 10am)
- Attend Welcome to Online Learning BBC Session (Tuesdays 9am)
- Complete Welcome to Online Learning Course
- Attend Welcome Session with teacher
- Attend and complete NWEA Testing with teacher
- LC and student account created
- Learning Coach sign in
- Student sign in
- Attend New Family Orientation BBC Session (Monday 10am)
- Attend New Student Boot Camp with Advisor (Tuesday 9am-11am)
- Complete Welcome to Online Learning Course (ORN010)
- Attend and complete NWEA Testing session with Teacher
- LC and student account created
- Learning Coach sign in
- Student sign in
- Attend New Family Orientation BBC Session (Monday 10am)
- Attend New Student Boot Camp with Advisor (Tuesday 2pm)
- Complete Welcome to Online Learning Course (ORN010)
- Attend USA TEST PREP BBC Session to complete SAT Readiness Test
- Attend Career Cruising Session and complete Career Cruising assessments
If you have questions about your onboarding requirements please contact your assigned staff member or advisor.
Upcoming Events
LC Discussion Workshop
This month's focus is on distraction free workspace.
Previously recorded sessions can be found on your class connect schedule.
Beacon Buddies
Grades 9-12
Meet teachers and students in your area!
Get help on what you might need!
Help others with your expertise!
Click here for the interactive map.
WHAT TO BRING
- Computer Computer Computer
- Any questions you might have!
Lighthouse Library
Lighthouse Library is an opportunity for K5 students and families to come together face to face.
Are you interested in hosting "Lighthouse Library" near you?
Click here to share your library location details for December 15th.
Are you unsure how to secure a location? Follow the steps below:
1. Call your local library
2. Ask if they have a room or small space available that you can reserve for FREE.
3. If yes, RESERVE the space. Share the details here
https://goo.gl/forms/M4HXK7GY15M2BwH62
4. Ms. Patterson will advertise your location, send out a RSVP form and send you RSVPs 12-24 hours in advance.
We will continue to offer the opportunity to K5 Learning Coaches to host outings in their area.
Board Meetings
Board meetings start at 7pm
Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy
Amy Lepley, K5 Principal
Anthony Kinkle, MS Principal
Stacy Little, Assistant K5-MS Princpal
Abby Brown, HS Principal
Angela Kalcec, Assistant HS Principal
Brandon Seaver, Special Programs Manager
Jennifer Canfield-Pipel, Title I Coordinator
Kirstin Miller, Family Engagement Administrator
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Archive
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