September 2023 National News

Attention young photographers! 🎉 Showcase your talent in our 2023 K12 In Focus Photography Competition. Find the perfect category to showcase your skills:
1. DSLR Lens Master 📷
2. Smartphone Shots 📱
3. Film Photography 🎞️

Submit your entries by October 16th, for a chance to win prizes worth $1,200. Open to students in K-12th grade.

Let your creativity shine - Enter now!
https://enrichment.k12.com/home/2023-k12-photo-contest/

Join National Geographic photographer Jeff Mauritzen for DSLR photography tips. His work graces numerous publications, including National Geographic books, Traveler magazine, Lonely Planet, BBC Travel, and more. Don't miss this chance to enhance your photography skills on September 15 at 3:30pm ET!

Register here today!

Discover photography's essence in our DSLR workshop series! Uncover ISO, Shutter Speed, and Aperture's magic. Master long exposures and creamy backgrounds. Navigate Raw vs. JPEG. Learn editing wizardry. Elevate your skills in a hands-on, creativity-unleashing workshop on September 19 at 5:00pm ET!

Register here today!

Join a Clearwater Marine Aquarium biologist to learn about our resident bottlenose dolphins’ rescue stories! 🌊

Ever wonder what makes bottlenose dolphins different from rough-toothed dolphins? Discover the adaptations of dolphins like how they can communicate and echolocate.

WHEN: September 13, 2023, at 4:30 PM ET

Register here today!

Check out the recordings to past virtual fieldtrips here!

Embark on an immersive virtual field trip into the enchanting world of beekeeping with Melanie Kirby, a journalist, conservationist, and National Geographic Explorer. Witness live beekeeping in action and delve into Melanie's remarkable research, which centers on breeding and enhancing bee habitats. Bee there with us on this buzzing adventure!

Register here today!

High-five alert! As the new school year begins, let's give our teachers a warm welcome and put a smile on their faces with a shout-out on K12’s Thank My Teacher platform!

If you don't spot your teacher on Thank My Teacher just yet, don't worry! You have the power to make their day even brighter by sending them an invitation to join the platform.

Get started now at thankmyteacher.org – where smiles and thank-yous are contagious!

The Stride Minecraft Network is now live! Join using the IP address mc.stride.gg and experience minigames, build challenges, and a multiplayer survival experience like no other!

Note: this server is publicly available and is not exclusive to students in a K12-powered school.

https://stride.gg/minecraft/mini_games/clumsy_crew/

Ready to explore adrenaline-pumping opportunities in the military? Join us Friday, September 29th at 1PM ET on our awe-inspiring webinar, Unleash Your Potential: Thrilling Military Career Paths for High School Students. This live webcast will allow you to:

• Discover your calling within the prestigious armed forces
• Explore diverse military career paths
• Get a behind-the-scenes look at the mechanics of military operations
• Understand the global impact of military service
• Learn the steps to pursue a successful military career
• Take part in a live discussion with real-life military heroes sharing their experiences

Claim your spot now and score the ultimate opportunity to hear from real military pros and get your burning questions answered LIVE during our epic Q&A session! Don't miss out!

Register here!

The online College Prep Center helps high school students and families learn about scholarships, understand financial aid, apply to colleges, and become more confident in their decisions when exploring college options, all in one place.

Get help understanding what your student can do in each grade to begin exploring college options, selecting the right college, earning college credit in high school, and more!

Go to the College Prep Center now.

We are so excited to announce we have a Stride K12 Student Engagement Instagram Channel! You can find us @k12.student

This channel is meant to share about student engagement opportunities, as well as showcase student talent and elevate student voices to feel seen and heard! This channel is for our students to follow and connect with one another, as well as see what fun things we have happening!

Join Tallo and Stride Learning Solutions to learn more about how Tallo can help you connect to your future goals! Tallo helps students ages 13 and up build their professional online presence while discovering billions in scholarships and prepare for college, careers, and life beyond school.

Unlock your passion and purpose, chart meaningful pathways, connect with talent seekers, and apply for opportunities—all in one platform.

Registration Information:

Date: September 28, 2023 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM EDT

Venue: Zoom

Registration requires a Tallo account. Learn more about creating a Tallo account: Tallo 101

Participants must be ages 13 and up.

Registration Link: https://community.tallo.com/networks/events/59796

K12 has teamed up with Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) on a 20% tuition scholarship discount from SNHU to eligible high school graduates of Stride K12-powered schools.

To learn more about the K12 to SNHU program, visit www.snhu.edu/stridek12

Flyer for Students

Join Learning Coach Social Sessions every Tuesday on Zoom to socialize with other Learning Coaches, ask for or offer advice, and simply chat with other adults. Register today in the National Learning Coach Community.

LC Mental Health Series continues the second Wednesday of every month @ 3:00-4:00PM ET, followed by a guest moderator session in the National Learning Coach community in the k12 app. Designed for Learning Coaches, Parents, and Guardians, staff are welcomed to register and join as well.

· September 13th Supporting Your Child's Mental Health https://cookcenter.info/StrideSept13

· October 11th Social Media: Protecting Your Child https://cookcenter.info/StrideOct11

· November 8th Emotional Regulation: Interrupting Negative Emotions https://cookcenter.info/StrideNov8

· January 10th De-escalating Cycles of Conflict https://cookcenter.info/StrideJan10

· February 14th Compassionate Parenting & Self-Compassion https://cookcenter.info/StrideFeb14

· March 13th Mindfulness for Improved Mental Health https://cookcenter.info/StrideMarch13

My #LearningCoachLife Today The Learning Coach Community is a place we want to feel real, authentic, and connected. Once a week, members are notified to capture and share a photo in the National LC Community as a way to connect and share real experiences with other Learning Coaches.

Community Matters

Make the most of your #LearningCoachLife and join us in Communities built for Learning Coaches. Learning Coach Communities are a safe and caring online space where you can:

· Access resources and information to help you navigate all things #LearningCoachLife

· Find, connect, and develop relationships with other Learning Coaches

· Learn from and encourage other Learning Coaches

· Engage in discussion boards and direct message other Learning Coaches

Join your school’s LC Community:

· Find school-specific information and resources

· Develop relationships with other families at your school

· Be in the know about what is happening at your school

Join the K12 National Community:

· Premier access to updates, info, and exclusive content

· Expert-moderated discussion boards

· Social sessions for Learning Coaches

· Dedicated Customer Support Champions

· Ways to connect students with other students

You can access the Learning Coach Community in the Online School or K12 App by simply logging in with your Learning Coach credentials and clicking ‘Community’.

Download the K12 app, log in using your Learning Coach credentials and join the National LC Community. #learningcoachlife

Learn more at www.learningcoachlife.com

RECEIVE SUPPORT AS A NEW LEARNING COACH!

We are honored you chose a K12-powered school for your student(s)! We strive to provide you with helpful content, resources, and connections to be successful in your important role as a Learning Coach.

Please visit our K12 National Learning Coach Programming Newsletter frequently to view the latest Learning Coach sessions and information.

Explore K12 on your smartphone or tablet! And stay tuned, we're continually adding new app features.

The K12 app is a great resource for parents and legal guardians, keeping you in the loop starting with your online school search to completing the enrollment process to the last day of the school year and beyond!

With the K12 app, you'll have the power to:

• Start and complete enrollment
• Track your student's progress†
• View your schedule†
• Log daily attendance†
• Receive instant notifications
• Communicate your plans for future school years

The K12 app experience may vary by school. If you have questions, call 866.571.4316 for information.

†This feature is only applicable in some schools.