Beacon Light News
October 2017
In this edition of Beacon Light News:
Count Day - K12 Art Contest - K12 National Clubs - Strong Start - Tech Tip
-Upcoming Events-
Let’s show our MGLVA PRIDE & get 100% log in.
Thank you for choosing MGLVA as your school!
K12 Art Contest
K12 is calling all artists to step up to the drawing board and enter our 12th Annual Art Contest! Create and submit a piece of art using the theme CELEBRATE CULTURE, and show off your artistic talents! Contest ends Oct. 31, 2017.
K12 National Clubs
K12 offers a variety of student clubs where like-minded students can share their areas of interest. These clubs are offered typically two times a month, and last one hour. Browse our 2017–2018 club listings by clicking here, and register for your favorite clubs today!
Are you new to MGLVA?
Our Strong Start Orientation Program is designed just for you! If you have not already done so, join Ms. Patterson for New Family Orientation. New Family Orientation will appear on your class connect schedule Monday at 9:00am, Wednesday at 6:00pm & Thursday at 10:00am.
K5 students want to learn more about your account on Tuesday at 9:00am join the Welcome to Online Learning Session directly from your CC schedule. If you still have questions join a Hallway Help session on Tuesday at 3:00pm or Thursday at 9:00am.
MS/HS students meet your advisors on Tuesday (MS-9:00am/HS-2pm) for New Student Bootcamp.
Our staff wants to ensure every new family has a strong start at MGLVA.
Tech Tip-Clear Cache and Cookies
Each time you access a file through your web browser, the browser caches (i.e., stores) it. Thus, the browser doesn't have to newly retrieve files (including any images on the page) from the remote web site each time you click the Back or Forward buttons. You should periodically clear the cache to allow your browser to function more efficiently.
When to Clear Cache and Cookies
Having trouble logging in to the OLS? Try clearing your browser cache and cookies.
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OLS continually loads or redirects – “Redirecting…Please wait”
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OLS navigation between pages is slow
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OLS pages load but missing information
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Browser error messages
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Getting booted out of the OLS or LMS
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After a planned maintenance outage
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After an unexpected outage
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!
Parent to Parent
This is an opportunity for learning coaches to connect with one another, share tactics and techniques across all grade bands.
If you are interested in presenting at Parent to Parent volunteer here!
Board Meetings
If unable to attend in person, please participate via conference call at (888) 824-5783 x26406877# or the Blackboard Collaborate Link https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?password=M.AF4EBC6654FC8C22116EE2B5C8954C&sid=559
Public School Options (PSO) Outing
Join the Michigan Chapter of Public School Options and other virtual charter school families for a fun-filled afternoon at Uncle John's Cider Mill in St. Johns! Families will be able to enjoy:
- Free cider and a fresh donut
- wagon ride
- corn maze
- jumping pillow
This event is FREE and is a great way to meet other virtual education families in Michigan. But be sure to RSVP!
Space is limited!
PublicSchoolsOptions.org's Michigan chapter is a group of parents in Michigan that supports and defends parents' rights to access the best school options for their children
Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy
Website: http://mglva.k12.com/
Location: 1309 Madison Road, Manistee, MI, United States
Phone: 231.794.5999
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichiganGreatLakesVA/