LAVCA's Pelican Press
...Connecting our families through virtual communication
Just because it's summertime.....
Hello all! Just because it's summertime, let's not get caught with our heads in the sand! So many exciting changes are in store for us all in the coming 2016-2017 school year! Take a look below to learn about the exciting improvements to our online school. It is now designed to deliver an even better learning experience!
- Beautifully redesigned landing pages for grades 6 – 12
- Enhanced collaboration with email provided by Office 365- More information coming in the July Pelican Press Newsletter so keep an eye out!
In this issue:
- Email Requests
- June Outings
- Assessment Results
- Summer Resources
- Learning Coach Corner (returning materials, Study Island Info Etc)
- 2016-17 Calendar
- Important Dates
- Welcome to New Families: what you can do to get off to a great start
- LAVCA's Teacher Feature: #LAVCApride
- Meet the LAVCA Pelicans....Katie K12 and Louie Lavca!
- Katie K12's first summer adventure!
LoTs HaPpEnInG tHiS sUmMeR!!!!
Let's Get Together in June for an OuTiNg!
June 16th will be LAVCA's June outing day....choose a location and join us!
We hope you can join us for some LAVCA summer fun! Bring any questions that you may have for our staff as well as a friend or two! The only cost is what you choose to purchase for your family. Questions? Email Ms. Gina at mailto:gwarren@lavirtual.org
Location of Outing
Lafayette:
Sonic
3016 East Milton Avenue
Youngsville, LA 70592
11:00 to 12:30
Lake Charles:
Sonic
1022 E. Prien Lake Road
Lake Charles, LA 70601
11:00 to 12:30
Monroe:
Sonic
3000 Cypress Street
Monroe, LA 71291
11:00 to 12:30
Shreveport:
Sonic
2560 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop
Shreveport, LA 71118
11:00 to 12:30
New Orleans:
Sonic
3913 Veterans Memorial Blvd.
Metairie, LA 70002
11:00 to 12:30
Houma:
Sonic
5963 W Main Street
Houma, LA 70364
11:00 to 12:30
Northshore:
Sonic
330 Emerald Forest Boulevard
Covington, Louisiana 70433
11:00 to 12:30
Alexandria:
Sonic
5212 Jackson Street
Alexandria, LA 71303
11:00 to 12:30
Baton Rouge:
Highland Road Park
14024 Highland Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Pavilion #2 (Turn off Highland Road, right at the stop sign, pavilion on the right) 11:30 to 1:00
(see below for details)
The parent coalition, PublicSchoolOptions.org, would like to Thank You for your continued support by inviting families to a free “Pizza in the Park” picnic on June 16th.
Be sure to RSVP at http://www.publicschooloptions.org/louisianarsvp/
Thursday June 16th (11:30am – 1:00pm)
Pizza in the Park – Highland Park
14024 Highland Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Pavilion 2 (Turn off Highland Rd, right at the STOP sign, Pavilion on the right)
EVENT NOTES: Pizza at the event will be provided by PublicSchoolOptions.org for students, parents and teachers. Water will be provided or attendees can bring their own appropriate drink for their family. This event is FREE for all to attend. However, if attendees participate in other activities/programs or take home a souvenir - that cost will be the responsibility of each person.
Also, we will have access to the splash pad! Bring your suit!
Please contact me at cwhitekaiser_lapso@att.net with any questions, or if you can’t attend and want to get involved with the parent coalition!
Sincerely,
Christin Kaiser
President – Louisiana Chapter
State Testing Information
Summer Resources for the entire family:
Summer Reading Programs: http://freebies.about.com/od/familyfreestuff/tp/summer-reading.htm
Bowling Fun (make it a group for socialization): http://www.kidsbowlfree.com/
K12's online Summer Camps: http://lavca.k12start.com/summer-camps/
Local Fun by area (these are great pages to bookmark for updates):
1. 40 Free or Nearly Free Summer Activities: http://www.thecentsiblelife.com/40-free-or-nearly-free-summer-activities-for-kids/
2. New Orleans Area: http://www.new-orleans.macaronikid.com/
3. Houma Area: http://houma.macaronikid.com/calendar/
4. Lafayette Area: http://lafayettela.macaronikid.com/calendar/
5. Alexandria Area: https://www.activityhero.com/search?location=Alexandria%2C+LA&age=&activity_types=&categories=&start_date=&end_date=
and http://www.tripbuzz.com/things-to-do-with-kids/alexandria-la
6. Lake Charles Area: http://www.visitlakecharles.org/things-to-do/kids/
7. Hammond Area: http://www.tripbuzz.com/free-things-to-do/hammond-la
8. Shreveport Area: http://shreveport.macaronikid.com/calendar/
9. Baton Rouge Area: http://www.louisianatravel.com/articles/things-do-kids-plantation-country
Learning Coach Corner...
Summer Study Island Info:
Best Places to get Questions Answered:
Mark Your Calendar:
June 16th: June Outings Across the state (see above)
June 28th: Virtual Social Hour at 11 am (link in Class Connect Schedule)
July 13th: Virtual Social Hour at 3 pm (link in Class Connect Schedule)
July 20th: Virtual Social Hour at 3 pm (link in Class Connect Schedule)
July 18th: 21st: Face-to-Face Orientations Across the state (check kmail for details)
August 10: First Day of School
WeLcOmE nEw FaMiLiEs!
Great things to start with (take 20 minutes a few times a week to browse):
1. "like" our school Facebook page (the link is at the bottom of our newsletter).
2. Visit http://lavca.k12start.com often and view the many video links--click all over to learn so very much about our school!
3. Visit http://help.k12.com for additional resources that are very beneficial.
4. Check your kmail at least weekly over the summer--it's how we communicate!
LAVCA's staff members are showing their #LAVCApride! So proud!
Think LAVCA teachers are relaxing during the summer? Think again!
K12 Family,
The results of the Teacher Photo Contest are in! Recently, teachers were asked to submit their own photos for a chance at being featured on the new landing pages this fall.
We received 128 photos from educators across dozens of K12 schools. The selection process was challenging due to the high quality of entries. With the help of school leaders, we narrowed it down to the following six finalists and four honorable mentions (take a look at this one...our own Mrs. Joyce! )
Also, Mrs. Berry, Mrs. McFarland and I will be heading to Virginia in a few weeks to participate in the K12 National Teacher Ambassadors Program and our own Mrs. Resweber will be presenting at the charter school convention in Nashville! We are also meeting regularly to plan for the upcoming year and teaching summer courses. #LAVCApride
Meet our touring mascots....Katie K12 and Louie Lavca! (Thanks for helping us name them!)
Katie was feeling a bit full after her sweet treat so she wandered into the art gallery where she discovered this fabulous display that included nothing better: a jazz musician that she was almost sure she recognized! Next Katie wandered outside because it was such a beautiful day and was about to go for a quick swim in the fountain when a nice man told her that there was an amazing pool not far away where she could meet new friends and try out the water slide! Katie had never been on a water slide so she flew right over and spent the remainder of her day taking turns sliding and rinsing her feathers under the cool waterfall!
She met so many kind people on her quick trip and hopes that next time Louie LAVCA can get packed and join her...he missed a great adventure! Have your pelicans been on an adventure yet? You'll want to get involved...I would love to share your stories and there will be great prizes too!
About LAVCA...
Email: gwarren@lavirtual.org
Website: lavca.k12start.com
Location: 4962 Florida Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA, United States
Phone: 504-322.7543
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LouisianaVirtualCharterAcademy
Twitter: @LAVCAPelican