VSH Middle School Update
April 30th, 2021
IMPORTANT DATES
- March - May: ISATs - refer to grade level schedules below for testing days
- May 31: Memorial Day- No School PK-12th
- June 10: Last Day of School and Device Return
ISATs
A note from our school nurse:
Please make sure your child is hydrated and has eaten. Also, if your child has an acute medical condition requiring testing accommodations, please notify the school counselor.
6th and 7th Graders - if you missed your ISAT test days, please reach out to your counselor to schedule make up days.
Please email or phone your school counselor with any questions.
WEST ADA SUMMER SCHOOL
IDLA SUMMER REGISTRATION - NOW OPEN
For students interested in taking an IDLA class this summer, registration for the Early Summer Session through IDLA is now open to VSH middle school students.
Early Summer Session Dates
Classes start June 7, 2021
Classes end August 20, 2021
Please review the course options and complete the registration form below. A complete registration form must be submitted to your counselor for approval prior to enrolling. Please read it carefully and complete every section. If you have any questions about this new process, please email your counselor.
Remember that IDLA is separate from VSH. Please take a look at the following IDLA resources for more information about their program.
MICRON OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIRLS
Micron has an online workshop for 8th grade girls coming up on
Monday, May 3rd 10am - 1:15pm
This is an interactive workshop with the purpose to share information about STEM studies and careers. The 3+ hours includes hands on STEM activities and discussions with women in STEM careers. Materials will be sent to students ahead of time, so registration will close around 2 weeks prior to the workshop date, around April 20th. These types of educational activities are supported by schools and students may be excused from class with an email from Micron Foundation. Micron’s Girls Going Tech workshops are engaging, informal and fun events. The career presentations are provided by women that work in technical fields at Micron. The activities are led by Micron employees from a variety of backgrounds. Students that identify as female with ALL levels of interest in STEM are encouraged to attend.
Please email Cathy Ammirati – cammirati@micron.com – with questions
Micron Tech Camp is A VIRTUAL Science and Engineering Camp for students who have completed 7th or 8th grade, presented by the Micron Foundation.
Tech Camp is our three-day, three hours per day virtual experience that focuses on hands-on science and engineering activities related to the semiconductor industry. Registered campers will receive a kit containing all the materials needed for the hands-on activities led by Micron professionals. The camp will be provided using the Zoom platform; students will need to have access to a laptop or chrome-book device and reliable internet connection. This camp is provided free of charge.
Micron Tech Camp 2021 dates:
All camps are held from 10 am - 1 pm Mountain Time
June 1 - 3
June 8 - 10
June 15 - 17
June 22 - 24
The registration is available at www.micron.com/chipcamp.
If you have any questions please email: Virtual Tech Camp Info
YOUR VSH COUNSELORS
Kathi Hancock
Eleri Hofstetter
Heather Ballantyne
ballantyne.heather@westada.org
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Kersten Thomas
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