The RCS Virtual Download
February 19, 2021
Virtual Campus Important Dates
February 24 6pm Elementary prospective family presentation
February 25 6pm Secondary prospective family presentation
February 26- End of 2nd Trimester (K-5)
March 5 - Deadline to enroll in Virtual Campus for 2021-22 school year
Virtual Campus Enrollment for 2021-22 School Year
Per the School Messenger sent by Rochester Community Schools, we are excited to announce that registration is open for Virtual Campus' 2021-22 school year. The window is open now until March 5th.
Please click here to learn about the new and innovative opportunities RCS is able to offer families.
If you are having trouble accessing the links in the document they are included below:
5000 books deserves some pie!
Picture Days Rescheduled!
Creativity Challenge: Sculpting with Ice and Snow!
With another round of snow here and more on the way, we wanted to send a special reminder about our school wide Snow & Ice Creativity Challenge.
WHO: Virtual Campus students in grades TK-8
WHAT: Create sculptures using ice or snow and record them with a short video or photo
WHERE: Share videos, pictures, and your thoughts on our community Flipgrid.
Elementary Flipgrid link: https://flipgrid.com/0af42a94
Middle School Flipgrid link: https://flipgrid.com/576e91c9
Note: To access Flipgrid, you will need to use your @rcs login and password & all videos must be approved, so they will not show up on the Flipgrid right away.
WHEN: Video submissions will be accepted now through Friday, February 26.
HOW: Follow these easy steps to participate.
STEP 1: Watch the 3-Part Video Series to get inspired and brainstorm ideas
- Introduction Video: https://youtu.be/sY02mq3_66w
- Part 2: https://youtu.be/1uWTwXxzjCM
- Parts 3 & 4: https://youtu.be/laGchnauZyQ
STEP 2: Make something cool out of ice or snow
STEP 3: Login to Flipgrid and share your videos or pictures with our community
STEP 4: Watch other videos and comment on the cool sculptures you appreciate
We look forward to seeing all of the creativity our VC students have to share! If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to Julie Rains: jrains@rochester.k12.mi.us
Virtual Science Fair
The Virtual Campus is excited to be offering an exciting opportunity to challenge your child's scientific mind! TK-5th graders are invited to participate in our first Virtual Science Fair. The event runs through 2/26/21, and registration is now open on our website: https://sites.google.com/view/vc-virtual-science-fair-2021/home. If you would like to help coordinate this life changing event contact Karen Davies at karendavies03@gmail.com.
Art on Auburn Competition
What is Art on Auburn?
Art on Auburn is a Rochester Hills community project bringing K-12 student artwork to new audiences through art applied directly to the surface of Auburn Road! At least 20 pieces of student artwork will be selected by a jury and community members to be printed on Auburn Road during the spring/summer of 2021. The final product will be unveiled at a community-wide celebration.
For more information, please visit: https://www.pccart.org/exhibitions/art-on-auburn/
Meet the VC Teacher-John LeClair
Rochester Deck Art 2021
The deadline to register is Friday, April 9th with completed artworks needing to be submitted between April 12th-23rd.
Our Secretary Mrs. Fenstermaker has participated in Deck art the last two years and hopes to have a third deck submitted this year. Her past decks can been seen hanging in our VC office.
About Us
Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus Assistant Principal Bryan Lindstrom blindstrom@rochester.k12.mi.us
Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus Academic Administrator Amanda McKay amckay@rochester.k12.mi.us
Email: rcsvirtual@rochester.k12.mi.us
Website: http://www.rcsvirtual.com/
Location: 1440 John R Road, Rochester Hills, MI, USA
Phone: 2487265900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RCSVirtual/
Twitter: @rcsvirtual