Virtual Learning Academy Newsletter
April 2021
Dear VLA Families,
Students must attend 3 mandatory sessions each week
If your child is an English Language Learner, he/she must also attend a daily ELD class
Weekly samples must be compiled by parent and submitted to the Supervising Teacher after each learning period outlined in the handbook
Instructional minutes will be signed off by the Learning Guide and submitted to the Supervising Teacher after each learning period outlined in the handbook
The Learning Guide will continue to serve as the primary day-to-day teacher, providing direct instruction using Calvert’s step-by-step curriculum and teaching notes
Supplementary ELA and Math workbooks will be provided for students by GUSD.
Elementary
GUSD is holding an Elementary Informational Night next Tuesday, May 4th at 6pm. Please join us if you are interested in returning to VLA. Click HERE for the flyer.
Secondary
GUSD is holding a secondary informational night on May 18th at 6pm. Click HERE for the flyer.
Intentions for 2021-2022 School Year.
Please complete this google form and indicate your intention for next school year- if it is not completed by May 21st, we will assume you are opting to remain in the GUSD in-school regular program. Click HERE to access the FORM. I will also send it to you directly.
Mandatory District Assessments
Each Spring, every 3rd-5th grade student in California is administered a state assessment (CAASPP) in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Districts were given flexibility with this requirement and is allowed to submit a District Assessment instead of the CAASP. It is very important that students complete the assessments listed below during the month of May.
Grade 1: F&P ELA and ESGI Math
Grade 2: 5 STAR Reading and Math
Please email your Supervising Teacher directly if you have questions about these mandatory assessments.
5th Grade Promotion- Friday, June 4th
Spirit Day- Career Day -May 21
Family Resources
UPCOMING
May 18th-Secondary VLA Informational Night - 6pm
May 21st-Deadline to submit forms to continue VLA in 21-22
May 24th-Teacher Records Day - No School For Students
May 31st-Memorial Day- No School