The Virtual Academy Newsletter
Week of January 23, 2023
Wonderful Week 23!!
If you have not already, please pull your item analysis from the Skyline Interim Assessment. (Elementary Teachers ONLY)
Please take a moment to read this week's newsletter in its entirety. It has important upcoming dates.
Mrs. Matchem
5 Essentials Survey LIVE NOW!!!
Students and teachers may complete the survey by navigating to the survey login page:
survey.5-essentials.org/cps/survey/student
- Students will need to enter their CPS Student ID and select their birthday from a drop-down menu.
- Teachers will receive an invitation from the survey site with a unique username and passcode.
Winter Festival - New Date!!
Teachers who are not coming into our offices to host stations will stay online and offer virtual activities.
If you are opting to stay behind, please click the form below to add your online activity to the new list.
January SEL Theme - Resilience, Courage & Gratitude
The ability to use one's gifts and talents to empower others, act assertively, and work towards achieving oneβs goals.
January is also National Mentoring Month and Thank You Month
To access January Resources click the button below.
CPS New Teacher Support
For more information on the CPS Framework for Teaching & resources, please visit the CPS Intranet page here.
Additionally, check out the SY23 Framework for Teaching Companion Guide here.
Equitable Access through Assessment & Feedback
- Tuesday, February 6 from 5:00-6:30 p.m.
- Register on Learning Hub: ECTFeb23
- See the Early Career Teaching PLC calendar for more information.
IEP Writing Series
Specially Designed Instruction
- Thursday, February 9 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
- Register on Learning Hub: IEPFeb9
πππJanuary Birthdays πππ
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Jakeima Jones 1/2
Orleatha Wilson 1/10
Joy Westendorf 1/11
Debbie Niedos 1/13
Monica Gonzalez 1/19
- Elisa Smith 1/22
Rachel Volkowitz 1/30
Danni Camacho 1/30
Tesia Milton 1/31
ποΈ UPCOMING DATES/DEADLINES ποΈ
Friday, February 3, 2023 - Professional Development Day - No School
Friday, February 10, 2023 - Winter Festival
Tuesday, February 14, 2023 - Valentine's Day
Monday, February 20, 2023 - President's Day - No School
The Virtual Academy
Email: cjanderson5@cps.edu
Website: virtualacademy.cps.edu
Location: 1326 West 14th Place, Chicago, IL, USA
Phone: 773-553-2021
Twitter: @VirtualAcad