Beacon Light News
May 2018
We are so excited about the turnout for testing! Kudos students, parents and staff!
Great stories and great memories have been made at each testing site.
For those of you gearing up for the MStep you got this!
ROCK THE TEST!
Registration SY 18/19
Every Learning Coach needs to log in and mark if they are re-registering or not re-registering for next school year!
National Learning Coach Programming NATIONAL LEARNING COACH PROGRAMMING
Log in for any of these optional sessions to gain new insights, tips and tricks to utlize with your student:
May 1, 2, 3 – G.I.T. "Get it Together" Series with a focus on Time Management, Building a Routine, and Creating a Catch-up Plan
1 hour session, 4:00 pm Eastern Standard Time
G.I.T. (Get It Together): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LCUGetItTogether
Sessions will be posted in the announcements section of the OLS and will also be promoted through the FAST newsletters.
Not sure how to make a video check out some helpful clips from Ms. Williams HERE.
Upcoming Events
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!
HS World Language Students
5th Grade Step Up Program
The move to Middle School is an exciting one, and here at MGLVA we want to help make the transition as smooth as possible for student and parents.
May 16th
Parent Information Session with Mr. Kinkle, MS Principal
**Offered at 2:00pm or 5:30pm
Location: Class Connect Schedule
May 17th
“Step-Up” Day for Students
Our rising 6th graders will have the opportunity to experience middle school. Student will attend 2 different CC Sessions in the afternoon this day. One session will be with the Middle School Advisors where they will get to learn about the MS Platform and how it works, and the other session will be with the 6th grade teachers! Be sure to attend to get a glimpse into the Middle School Experience!
Zoo Outing
Everyone is invited for family fun at the Zoo on May 18th!
Staff will be meeting and greeting families in Detroit, the Grand Traverse Area, Battle Creek, Alto, Birch Run, Lansing, Grand Rapids and virtually.
More information is to come Monday, May 7th.
Check your email!
Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy
Kendall Schroeder, Head of School
Amy Lepley, K5 Principal
Anthony Kinkle, MS Principal
Stacy Little, Assistant K5-MS Principal
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
Website: mglva.k12.com
Location: 1309 Madison Road, Manistee, MI, USA
Phone: 231.794.5999
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichiganGreatLakesVA/?ref=br_rs
Twitter: @MGLVA_HS_Beacon
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