Diamond Gazette
December 2015/January 2016
Half-Way There!
The second semester is upon us. Give yourselves a pat on the back! You've made it through the first semester of the 2015-2016 school year. Today, Jan. 11, students begin with a fresh, clean slate. Start off strong. Here are a few helpful tips to make sure your 2nd Semester is a SUCCESS.
- Take time each weekend to schedule your days. Whether you schedule for one week at a time, 2 weeks or the entire month. When you set a Daily Schedule you are more apt to stay on task and not lose sight of what assignments need to be accomplished. This will keep you from getting behind.
- Write that Daily Schedule down. Tech Guru or Paper Person, do what works for you.
- Make goals. Better grades? Attend more outings? Whatever your goal may be, jot that down and keep your eye on the prize!
These might seem like simple tips but when put in place students have a higher rate of success. As a bonus to this, check out the article link on "Setting Your Kids Up for Success".
Head Over To The Island
Students log into Study Island using their student ID number in this convention: 12345@arva and using the password: arva.
Making a Plan for Sick Days & Snow Days
Part of the beauty of our virtual learning environment is that we don't have to worry about our child being under the weather and not able to "walk in to school". Why? Because even when they have the dreaded "BUG" they can usually still muster enough energy to do some work for the day, even if it's just tucked into bed with the current literature novel. On the down side to being in the virtual world, we DON'T GET SNOW DAYS..... Bummer, I know! But here's a plan for you.
- Work steadily on the school work placed before you by your teachers.
- Work ahead when it is made available to you and approval given by your teachers.
- "Bank Hours"- give credit where credit is due. When your child is involved in a learning experience, those are supplemental hours. Log them!
By doing these 3 easy steps you will easily have a day or two of cushion for when your child becomes ill or IT SNOWS!!! :)
The Arkansas Department of Health is offering Mass Flu Clinics across the state. Click here for a link to the listing of clinics by county.
2015-2016 Booster Meeting Schedule
We Need You!
The next Booster meeting will be held Thursday, Feb. 4th, 2016 online from 8-9PM. Click here for information to attend the next meeting or to access recordings.
Box Tops
Shining Like A Diamond
Your purpose could be WRITE now!
Amazing Educators
Into the Woods We Go....
Jingle the Elf
LCU: Learning Coach Math Help- Tuesday, 1/12/16 & 1/26/16@11:30am
Working with decimals- Integers/Comparing, Additions & Subtractions.
This workshop will help you guide your students to the correct answer by taking you through the steps to problems-solving success. A supportive and friendly workshop taught by a K12 parent, for parents who want to brush up their own math skills.
LCU: Learning Coach Writing Help- Tuesday, 1/19/16 @ 11:30am
LCU: High School Learning Coaches- Wednesday 1/13/16 @3pm & Monday 1/25/16 @Noon
Calling ALL High School Artists!
Governor and Mrs. Hutchinson have announced the 2016 Governor's Young Artist Exhibit Competition, in conjunction with the Governor's Mansion Association. Beginning January 4, 2016, high school students from across the state are invited to submit their artwork based on the 2016 theme, BRIDGES.
Facing challenges is a part of life. Challenges may be physical, emotional, cultural, personal, institutional, or in the area of communications. What challenges do we face in everyday life, or in the world around us? Where are the barriers? What might be the bridges? Here are a few prompts that students may want to consider:
1. What may be a barrier that prevents movement, understanding, or connection?
2. What means, connections, or structures can bridge obstacles or create new pathways?
3. Where can bridges be found? When can bridges find you?
All entries must be received no later that 6 p.m. February 26, 2016.
Planning for Title I Schoolwide Status in the High School
ARVA Staff having FUN!
3rd Grade Teachers Eat Worms!
Engagement Coach
FAST Coordinator & K-2 Teacher/Booster Facilitator
Winterland of Gingerbread 2015
ARVA's Family Academic Support Team (FAST) and the Strong Start Site
Website: http://arva.k12start.com/
Location: 4702 West Commercial, Suite B3, North Little Rock, AR 72116
Phone: 501-664-4225
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArkansasVirtualAcademy
Gina Moore, editor
Amanda Lloyd, assistant editor