LAVCA's March 2020 Pelican Press

March is the first month of spring. It is a time of growth, newness, and blossoming. March is also:

• Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
• National Caffeine Awareness Month
• National Brain Injury Awareness Month
• National Celery Month
• National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month
• National Cheer-leading Safety Month
• National Craft Month
• National Credit Education Month
• National Flour Month
• National Frozen Food Month
• National Kidney Month
• National Noodle Month
• National Nutrition Month
• National Peanut Month
• National Sauce Month
• National Umbrella Month
• National Women’s History Month
• National Music in Our Schools Month

So this March learn, blossom, and grow!

1. Seniors' Corner
2. Junior Ring Ceremony Information
3. Expected Weekly Attendance Hours
4. Community Service Opportunities
5. Student Standouts & Teacher Spotlight
6. LAVCA Weekly News
7. Parent/LC Resource
8. Tech Support
9. LC Support Sessions
10. Better Together
11. Pencil Us In: Calendar info
12. Club Information
13. Outing Information
14. Required Outing Information

Junior Ring Ceremony is a go!!! It will be March 27th from 1-3pm in Alexandria, LA if you'd still like to go sign up so below! Check out the beautiful ring design by Mrs. Malissa G, k-5 homeroom specialist.

The LAVCA Weekly News is a way for us to share out upcoming events and school happenings. These are emailed every Sunday or Monday (days may change due to holidays). If you haven't had a chance to view it yet, check your email for "School Announcements: LAVCA Weekly News."

We are currently looking for more amazing co-host for the LAVCA Weekly News. If you are interested please link the link below.

https://forms.gle/kNdCit4hp11HukGv9

K12 National Learning Coach University

All sessions are scheduled for 30 minutes

Click RSVP to sign up

Each link is a hyperlink to the specific page. Select the one(s) you would like to follow below.

Why connect? Access to local family fun, local parent connections and even location to request an LC for your student if you are unable to school your child daily. There are MANY ways for LAVCA families to support each other!

• LAVCA School Facebook Page
• New Orleans Area Facebook Page
• Houma Area Facebook Page (need moderator)
• Northshore Area Facebook Page
• Opelousas / Lafayette Area Facebook Page
• Lake Charles Area Facebook Page
• Alexandria Area Facebook Page
• Shreveport Area Facebook Page
• Monroe Area Facebook Page
• Baton Rouge Area Facebook Page (need moderator)

• LAVCA Family Directory Information Submission (we are starting a completely new directory)
• LAVCA Family Directory Information--View Family Submissions to Connect Locally

• March 13, 2020 March Statewide Community Outings
• March 17, 2020 Mandatory ACT Testing for all 11th Graders
• March 20, 2020 March Blended Outings: Test Fest @ blended sites
• March 27, 2020 Junior Ring Ceremony
• March 30 - April 3, 2020 Mandatory State Testing Grades 3 to 5
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• April 2, 2020 Student Day at the Annual Kite Fest Louisiane'
• April 6-7 and April 21-24, 2020 Mandatory State Testing Grades 6 to 8
• April 13-17, 2020 Spring Break Holiday
• May 4-8, 2020 Mandatory EOC/Leap 2025 State Testing for Upper Grades
• May 13, 2020 Capital Day
• May 18, 2020 LAVCA Graduation
• May 20, 2020 Final Day of School

Every year there is a Kite Fest in West Baton Rouge. This year they are offering a student day on the Friday before the festival. See the flyer below for more information or check out this link https://www.westbatonrouge.net/kite-fest-louisiane/247

Club participation is optional but can be logged as school attendance. These activities should not replace any school assignments and should be viewed as supplemental after all other instructional requirements are complete! Session invites will appear as optional in student accounts.

We've got some really fun events planned for our March Outings use the button below to see what's happening in a city near you! Be sure to complete the photo & liability release forms and bring them with you to the outing.

1. http://help.k12.com/

2. http://lavca.k12.com

3. LAVCA FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/LouisianaVirtualCharterAcademy

We are Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy-a melting pot of the pride and joy of Louisiana and we are setting the standard for virtual education!

Email: yvchimwaza@lavirtual.org
Website: lavca.k12.com
Location: 4962 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Phone: 504-322-7543
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LouisianaVirtualCharterAcademy
Twitter: @LAVCApelican