A Word from Willyn... Happy October Learners, Families, Staff, and Community! It is with great joy that I write this month to share the School Performance Framework results for Vision Charter Academy. This is the rating our school receives from the state, which is up from previous years! That is because our testing participation rate increased, our growth increased, and our achievement increased! Thanks to every learner who took the state PARCC tests, PSAT, and SAT! Many, many of our learners demonstrated GROWTH and ACHIEVEMENT on the tests. We are so proud of the effort, learning, and results of the tests. Way to go! Learners, when you get your test results, celebrate the areas where you achieved, look for areas to improve, and remember by trying your best in school each and everyday, you will show growth. We look forward to giving awards to all of you who show growth and achievement so work hard, have fun, ask questions, follow your dreams, explore your sparks, and thank you for being part of VCA. Love, Willyn Check out www.visioncharteracademy.org for dates and times of all events! V C A Read Away Read-a-Thon Don't forget to read 30 minutes per day and try to gather as many sponsors as you can to support your VCA student led initiatives. Thursday October 5 - 1:45 Midway Reading Rally Monday, October 16 - please submit Reading Logs to your Point of Contact Thursday, October 19 - 1:45 Reading Rally & Awards for most money raised and most minutes read For donations made per minute read, it is imperative to submit your reading log to your teacher/HQC on October 16 so charges can be calculated. $25 per learner = $10,000 for VCA students!!! PLEDGE HERE Join a VCA Club! 18 Booths of club ideas were displayed at the BBQ. There were many sign-ups and now the clubs are forming and setting their first meeting dates and times. Get involved: Knowledge Bowl
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[email protected] If you have another club idea, 5 interested learners, and great goals, it's not to late. Fill out the application HERE ! Get to reading, asking for pledges, and raising money to fund all of these great clubs and the amazing things they will do! Join in and have fun! STUCO Corner Fall Fun at VCA The high school student council held our annual “Night in a Box” on Friday night, September 22. Ten students and three sponsors played volleyball and other bonding games. After the members ate chicken noodle soup and saltine crackers we climbed into cardboard boxes on the patio and watched the rain drip off of the roof. Yes, some of us got wet. One outcome of the event was empathy for those who may not have canned goods to pay for a trip to the bathroom or a roof under which they are allowed to camp. We left Saturday morning feeling blessed and thankful for our homes and families. On Thursday, September 28, we toured the Abraham Connection in Delta to learn more about their ministry to the homeless and donate our canned goods and pledges. Upcoming events include a bake sale on October 5 th and 6 th at Wal-Mart. Anyone wishing to help Student Council earn money for student events with baked goods or other donations may email us at:
[email protected] Spirit Days are upon us! All students school-wide are encouraged to participate: Monday 23rd - Pajama Day Tuesday 24th - Super Hero Day Wednesday 25th - Twin day (dress like someone else) Thursday 26th - Decade Day or Storybook Day The week will culminate with Storybook Day/Fall Party on Thursday from 1:30-3:30 and a dance October 27 th (7-12) Vanguard Awards Last year, staff and students determined the most important aspects to an education at Vision Charter Academy. These traits have become VCA's Habits of a Scholar and serve as an ongoing reminder of our duties to the school and each other. Each quarter, Vision learners have the opportunity to receive awards for using their Voice and making the Choice to Achieve . These awards are for learners who intentionally rise above the daily expectations of an education at VCA. In October and March (1st and 3rd Quarter), teachers, HQCs, and Advisors will nominate learners who have EXCELLED in the Habits of a Scholar. In December and May (ending each semester), learners will have the opportunity to nominate themselves for a growth award. The First Quarter award will be a trip to the Covered Bridge Pumpkin Patch on October 20 at 1:30 p.m., by invitation only. It should be a lot of fun. Keep up the hard work and strive for a nomination! We value you! Splash into Science Ever wanted to swim with dolphins? Hike the Everglades at night? Snorkel among vibrant tropical fish, and visit the world’s only state-certified sea turtle veterinary hospital? Splash into Science introduces concepts of environmental science, marine biology, and life science in a fun and interactive way. The trip is open to 7th & 8th grade learners during Spring Break (April 16-20). For more information, contact Tara Hovel at
[email protected] Watch the Info. Video Here Katie Sayler has been a Vision learner for eleven years. She is a sophomore in high school and plays 13 instruments. Her favorite genres are gospel and hymns. Katie just released an album of her work in which she plays seven instruments and harmonizes with herself on several tracks. Two tracks are Katie’s original works! This summer she enjoyed sharing her talents at Pioneer Days and Farm to Fiddle. CDs are available for $7 by contacting the North Fork office at (970) 527-8766. Calling all high school students. Please enter this audio essay VFW Contest!!! Local, regional and national awards up to $30,000. Contact Willyn or Andrea!
