Vail Innovation Center
VIC News, November 3, 2020
Vail Innovation Center
Letter from the Coordinator
November 3, 2020
Hello amazing VIC Students/Families,
Thank you all for a wonderful first week back. During the month of November we will be focusing on gratitude. I am so thankful that I get to spend my days working with such an amazing group of students, families, and staff to guide you through your educational endeavors.
Thank you to those that have already submitted your Federal Impact Aide Form through PowerSchool. If you are having issues with your login, or have questions, please email Mrs. Devaughn at devaughnj@vailschooldistrict.org or call 520-879-1303.
Speaking of gratitude, if you have not had a chance to recognize the VIC staff, for Vail Pride Day Nominations- please use this link to nominate your child's teacher(s) or staff of the year, and/or volunteer of the year.
Also, please consider donating for our annual Canned Food Drive or using the link to donate or dropping off gift cards or non-perishable items to the VIC. The goal is to bring in an equivalent of 100 cans. We have 15 cans so far. Thank you to those who have donated.
Thank you and have a great week!
Rachel Tankersley
Coordinator of Digital Learning
Vail Innovation Center K-12
520-879-1313
Congratulations to our 2020 Arizona Science Teachers Association High School Science Teacher of the Year!
Upcoming End Dates and Pacing Chart Icons - CyberWolves Finishing CyberStrong!
Remember to keep a close eye on your upcoming end dates. We are more than half way through the courses for many of you. Are you on pace to finish by your end dates?
Dark green = ahead of pace (1 or more activities ahead)
Light green = on pace (within 1 activity of the expected pace)
Orange = slightly off pace (1 or 2 activities behind)
Pink = Way off pace (3 or more activities behind)
It's time to plan on getting to the finish line for many of your classes. Let's finish CyberSTRONG!
Thank you,
The Vail Innovation Center Team
Vail Innovation Center Tutoring Opportunities
The 2020-2021 School Calendar
Nominations for Vail Pride Day Staff Member or Volunteer of the Year Awards
Nominate Someone Today for….
Rookie of the Year
Support Staff of the Year
Teacher of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
Links will close on October 30, 2020
K-5 Student Recognitions
Kindergarten
First Grade
First Grade
Staying Focused and On Task
Best Dressed
Staying On Task
K-5 Students of the Month for November
Information for Science or Engineering Projects for the VIC Science Fair
Are you interested in completing a science or engineering project for Science Fair this year? This year's fair is going to be completely virtual and details are available at www.sarsef.org.
If you are looking for assistance or guidance on selecting a topic or need questions answered about how to plan, conduct and present your research, please contact Ms. Goldwasser at goldwassers@vailschooldistrict.org.
Sharon Goldwasser, M.S.
VIC middle school science
Grades 6-12 Kudos Corner
Mrs. Goldwasser; recognizes
6th grade science: Shout outs go to Allison Blanset and Madelyne VanHyning for some excellent efforts, and to Angel Cruz for his positive attitude.
7th grade science: Jaime Hunter always goes the extra mile and produces outstanding work. Sam Tarver is consistently strong in his science work.
8th grade science: Isabella Santos is doing a great job with her effort and achievement.
Mrs. Polivchak; recognizes Christy Williams and Zoey Mindziak in their English classes for being good communicators. If they need something or have questions, they email to ask, which is so important when taking online classes. :) Keep up the good work ladies!
Mrs. Nunes; recognizes the following students from grade 6th-12th who are on pace or ahead of pace in their classes:
6th grade; Alisah Cranwell, Carter Bohnsack
7th grade; Samuel Tarver, Emma Ilac
8th grade; Parker Jones, Christianna Lopez
9th grade; Lexi Wittwer, Ryan Cochling, Emma Wettstein
10th grade; Cody Foster, John Tippins
11th grade; Andrew Stewart, Damien Rahm
12th grade; Hannah Peters, Alyssa Altuna
KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!
Students in 6-12: Here is a Edmentum Tutorial with tips and tricks. Please watch.
6-12 End of Semester Test Procedures
Hello VIC students, parents, and staff,
Testing procedures are being revised for the remainder of the school year. Please read the information provided below.
At this time we are going to continue to have students take their final exams from home. When scheduling and taking your exam from home you are agreeing to follow all of the testing policies and procedure requirements mentioned below. We will strictly adhere to these guidelines.
How to schedule your exam:
Students will need to use the link on their Teacher Approval letter to schedule their final. The final times will be Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at either 9 a.m. or 12:00 p.m.
** Please remember testing will be done from HOME, so you will not be testing at the VIC. You MUST fill out the GoogleForm completely to schedule your time.
We highly encourage parent(s) or guardian(s) to proctor and support you during your exam. Things for you to keep in mind:
During the exam you may only use a 4x6 notecard to write any notes you may need for the test.
Students should plan to spend up to two hours to complete their exam.
After you complete your final exam, you must take a screenshot of your browser history showing your testing time. This will be sent to your teacher for them to approve your credit for the course. *If you do not send your history, your final will be invalidated and you will receive an “F” on your transcript.
Once your final is scheduled with all of the appropriate information we will unlock the exam for you remotely. By scheduling and taking your exam from home you are agreeing to follow all of the testing policies and procedure requirements from above. Please be sure to read them carefully so you are in compliance with the policies to keep your final exam results valid.
Thank you,
The VIC Team
If you have any questions or concerns, please email one of the following:
Rachel Tankersley- Coordinator of Digital Learning tankersleyr@vailschooldistrict.org
Julie Devaughn- Online Office Specialist devaughnj@vailschooldistrict.org
Amanda Schock- Paraprofessional schocka@vailschooldistrict.org
Senior Exit Project (SEP) Information Update 10/27/20
Hello Seniors,
I hope everyone is well and that you are as excited as we are to see your research papers completed and this phase of your SEP behind you. An issue that has popped up recently is that both Ms. Wrona and I are getting emails with questions regarding your papers. Please check the SEP Handbook prior to emailing us but if you cannot find the answer by all means contact us ASAP. Also, on the calendar, Mr. Ogden will have office hours on November 12th at the VIC should you want to drop off a hard copy of your paper or need any assistance with any other issues/questions. Please remember you can turn in a digital version as well as a hard copy and that ALL papers are due no later than 5:00PM on the 12th. Stay healthy and safe and again we look forward to getting you another step closer to graduation.
A few upcoming dates and events that you need to know are:
1. SEP Research paper is due November 12th by 5:00pm. You can either submit a hardcopy to the VIC or a digital version online to me or Ms. Wrona.
2. Additionally, as there were two different methods to complete your SEP (with or without a mentor) that paperwork will be due the first part of December. A firm date will be forthcoming.
One last thing, I would also highly recommend that you start working on both your portfolio and presentation as this will give you ample time to complete both projects.
Office Hours for November will be November 12th from 1:00 - 3:00pm at VIC.
We are attaching the link to the SEP Handbook which is posted on our VIC Website under the 6-12 Resources.
As always should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.
Mr. Arlo Ogden
Vail Innovation Center
Senior Exit Project Coordinator
Senior Advisor
520-879-1925
FASFA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Seniors! It is time to start thinking about paying for college! The FAFSA is the best place to start. Let’s start with a little bit about what the FAFSA actually is. FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid; translation: it determines a student's eligibility for need-based federal financial aid for college, which may include grants, scholarships, work-study and loans. If eligible, it can really help you pay for school!
Use this link to complete the FAFSA Application: https://studentaid.gov/
Carrie Wrona
Counselor
Vail Innovation Center
520-879-1305
Social and Emotional Learning November Theme: Gratitude is GRAND
Important Flyers and Information
Drama Kids - Take 2! Musical Theater Vail
Tucson Festival of Books Young Artists Contest Entries Due by 12/17/20
Vail Transportation Department Toys For Tots Drive, Oct. 29th - Dec. 20th
**FREE GRAB & GO WEEKEND MEALS EXTENDED**
WHEN YOU GO TO THE ORDER FORM, CLICK ON VIC AS YOUR SCHOOL AND THEN CHOOSE A PICK UP LOCATION
**FREE GRAB & GO WEEKEND MEALS EXTENDED**
Week of Monday, November 9th, 2020
Participate in FREE Grab & Go Weekend Meal Packs by submitting your order by Wednesday, November 4th at 2 p.m. using the link below.
Grab & Go Weekend Meal Pack Pre-Order Form
Pre-ordered meals will be sent home with students at the end of the day, based on the schedule listed below.
Pre-K
Friday, November 13th (2 day meal pack)
Elementary
Thursday, November 12th (3 day meal pack)
Middle School/High School
A Schedule: Monday, November 9th (6 day meal pack due to Veterans Day)
B Schedule: Thursday, November 12th (4 day meal pack)
Each meal pack consists of 1 breakfast and 1 lunch.
For up to date information, please visit the “School Meal Program” tab on vailschooldistrict.org.
If you have any additional questions or would like further information, please contact Vail Food Service by email at vailfoodservice@vailschooldistrict.org or by phone (520) 879-3913 or (520) 879-2015.
Thank you,
Vail Food Service
Michelle Gibson (520) 879-2015
Mary Filip (520) 879-3913
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This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
K-12 VIC Staff Contacts - Communication is Key
Please be sure you are reaching out to your teacher at any time to get support or ask questions. We are attaching our staff list showing teacher names and email addresses so you can easily contact your teacher. We are all here to help you succeed. Please plan enough time to hear back from your teacher within 24 hours.
Here is the link to our spreadsheet with all of the VIC teachers and their email.
"Good communication is the bridge between confusion and clarity."
— Nat Turner
Edmentum Tech Support
If you are having any technical troubles with your online class, please contact Edmentum:
Technical Support
1-800-447-5286
Mon- Fri 4:30 am – 6:30 pm
Sat & Sun 6:00 am – 3:30 pm
Email: info@edmentum.com
Online: https://support.edmentum.com/