eCA Family Newsletter
August 20, 2021
Welcome to the 2021-2022 School Year
A Message from Dr. Denise Lindheim
On behalf of our school, I am pleased to welcome all families, new and returning, to Collier County Public Schools’ one and only Asynchronous Virtual Academy!
Our school motto, “Reach for the Stars,” is alive and well as the eCA Comets Soar into our second year. What an exciting time to be part of eCA, as we continue to expand our academy and now offer courses to students in Kindergarten through Twelfth Grades. We are proud to announce that the Class of 2022 will be the first graduating class, earning their high school diploma from eCollier Virtual Academy!
eCA is an officially accredited school, offering a wide range of courses for our students. Following the State of Florida public school instructional standards and benchmarks, our certified and highly qualified teachers instruct asynchronous (flexible) courses using research-based, rigorous, and engaging strategies. Our eCA teachers dive deep into students’ data to provide a personalized learning experience, inclusive of specific feedback, to lead each student to content mastery.
We want to thank our families and students for their patience and true flexibility during the first few weeks of school. As the dust finally settles, all elementary students in grades K-5 and secondary students in grades 6-12 have a full schedule populating in our CCPS student management portal, FOCUS. Elementary students should be working daily in all of their grade-level course modules located in Canvas. Additionally, secondary students in grades 6-12 who created their eCA/CVS/FLVS student account and added their FOCUS courses into their CVS/FLVS backpack now have approved courses. They are active for use in CVS/FLVS. Secondary students may now begin working on all seven of their course modules in both Canvas and CVS/FLVS.
Parents and students, please pay very close attention to your teachers’ announcements regarding the day(s) and time(s) of your “Required Live Lessons.” The Live Lessons are required for all state-tested courses and subject areas. Please make your daily calendar to match your live lesson schedule.
As a reminder, attendance is taken daily and recorded, just like in your regular home-zoned school. Secondary students, your attendance is taken seven times each day, once for each of your classes. Please follow attendance protocol, as it is essential to being academically successful in our online eLearning Model at eCA.
Have a great weekend, eCA Comets!
School Advisory Committee (SAC)
Families, we need to hear your voice at eCA. Please join the School Advisory Committee or SAC to plan and discuss items that impact our school. The meetings are once a month and in person. Complete the form if you are interested in helping eCA Reach for the Stars. https://forms.office.com/r/gqRdFjNdef
Technology Support
This page on the district website gives you options for Canvas, CCPS Laptop, WebEx, and WiFi Hotspots: https://www.collierschools.com/Page/14579
Email communication:
Canvas at canvas@collierschools.com
Laptops and WebEx at studentlaptop@collierschools.com
FOCUS, Non-Canvas, Non-FLVS issues at helpdesk@collierschools.com
After hours support for technology:
Email at studentlaptop@collierschools.com
Phone at 239-377-TECH (8324)
FLVS Help Center
Website https://help.flvs.net/help
To reach the FLVS Technical Support Help Desk:
Phone at (407) 965-3375
Email at info@flvs.net
Or submit your ticket online here: https://flvsprd.service-now.com/
FLVS Course Enrollment
https://collierschools.instructuremedia.com/embed/d4264943-2d97-4a4e-985c-663585a7ba20
Important Dates
Calendar Dates
Tuesday August 24, 2021 - Early Dismissal
- No WebEx meetings after 11AM
- Teachers will have Meetings in the afternoon so communication will be limited after 11AM
Monday, September 6 and Tuesday, September 7
- No School for Students and Staff
Quarter 1 Grades (Canvas courses only)
- Interim ends Friday, September 10th
- Published Thursday, September 16th on FOCUS
Thursday, September 16th
- No School for Students
Elementary Testing Information
Kindergarten
- Monday, August 23 - iReady
- Tuesday, August 31- FLKRS (FL Kindergarten Readiness)
UPCOMING
Grades 3-5
- Quarterly Benchmark Assessments (QBA1) testing window: October 11-15
Grades 4-5
- Writing Instructional Tool 1 window: October 4-15
Middle School Testing Information
Reading Inventory - Monday, August 30
- Grade 8 at 10:00 am
- Grades 6 & 7 at 2:00 pm
UPCOMING
- Quarterly Benchmark Assessment (QBA1) testing window: October 11-15
- Writing Instructional Tool 1 window: October 4-15
8th Grade Only - PSAT: Wednesday, October 13
High School Testing Information
9th & 10th Grades
- Friday, August 27 - Reading Inventory at 10:00 am
UPCOMING
- Fall Retakes: FSA Reading and EOCs window September 13 - October 1
- PSAT/NMSQT Exam for grades 9-11: Wednesday, October 13
- School SAT Day for Seniors Only: Wednesday, October 13
- Quarterly Benchmark Assessment (QBA1) testing window: October 11-15
- Writing Instructional Tool 1 window: October 4-5
English Language Learners
Music Department Announcements
- Recorder instruments are available at eCA, if you did not have one.
Quaver Music App
- Found in Clever under the Canvas Resources tab
- District IT is working to get all elementary students enrolled
MS and HS Keyboarding Students
- Please reserve your keyboard by calling Ms. Ribisi at (239) 377-9700. We have a limited number on campus, but additional keyboards are coming soon.
Naples Philharmonic Children's Choir Auditions
The Naples Philharmonic Children's Choir is hosting auditions for potential pupil participants in their practices and performances. (Age 7-17) Auditions are August 30th or 31st from 4:00 to 8:00. Click the following link for Youth Chorus details and to register:
NAPLES PHILHARMONIC YOUTH
https://artisnaples.org/education/student/youth-chorus
Mr. Nichols will host a WebEx next week on Thursday, August 26th @ 1:00 for help with auditions for any students that are interested.
eCA Campus Operational Staff
(239) 377-9704
Asst. Principal - Jay Fike
(239) 377- 9713
Office Manager - Angie Sweet
(239) 377-9703
Guidance Counselor - Theresa Kalten
(239) 377-5386
ESE Specialist - Heather Humphrey
(239) 377-9711
Guidance and ESE Secretary - Susana Nunez
(239) 377-9715
Data Entry - Debbie Ramirez
(239) 377-9705
Elementary Literacy Coach - Dr. Miriam Ortiz
(239) 377-6189
Secondary Literacy Coach - Sarah Ross
(239) 377-3439
Instructional Technology Coach & Media Specialist - Jessica Rickard
(239) 377-7885
ELL Paraprofessional - Carybel Diaz
(239) 377-4540
Creole ELL Tutor and Translator - Josette Andre
(239) 377-7699
Directions to eCollier Virtual Academy
Collier Virtual Academy is located on the campus of Calusa Park Elementary School.
4600 Santa Barbara Blvd.
Naples, Florida 34104
Upon entering the Calusa Park Campus turn right. Follow the driveway around the large water tower until you see the signs for eCollier Virtual Academy.
Visitor Parking is available near the entrance.
Mapquest: https://www.mapquest.com/us/fl/naples/34104-5445/4600-santa-barbara-blvd-26.145731,-81.718412
eCollier Virtual Academy
Website: https://www.collierschools.com/eCollierAcademy
Location: 4600 Santa Barbara Boulevard, Naples, FL, USA
Phone: (239) 377-9700
Facebook: facebook.com/eCollierAcademy
Twitter: @eCollierAcademy