Monday-Thursday 9:00-2:00pm Friday 9:00-1:00pm
Phone: 347-471-2640
Email: voyagermainoffice@gmail.com
Welcome new and returning families!!!!!!
School is right around the corner and we are thrilled to welcome our scholars -- both prospective and current -- to Voyager Middle!!!
We are so grateful for your partnership this year and for trusting us with your children’s education. In fact, we are ecstatic that you’ve chosen us, Voyager for your children's education next year. As we prepare to start the school year, here’s what we want to make sure you know we’re keeping front and center:
Communication: We want to make sure that your are always getting the most current information from us. We want you to always be in the know! So Bookmark this page and refresh it weekly for those updates
Safety: As the world changes so will our policies. We will let you know of the procedures and will provide you with support to make sure that your scholars are safely learning. There will always be a safety section below for all of your safety memos and updates.
Community: One of year long priorities is building strong learning communities! We build academic communities where scholars feel safe sharing ideas, where they are celebrated for taking risks, and are engaged by intentional lesson planning. We promote and leave space for scholars to share their thinking and build independence.
So thank you! Thank you for entrusting us with your scholar for the 24-25 school year.
Warm regards,
Ms. Renaud
Director of Operations
School will resume on Thursday August 22nd for ALL 7th & 8th grade scholars!
Due by Friday August 23rd!!!
As you're preparing for your scholars return to school, please ensure that you have completed and submitted all required documents for your scholar
Submit the DOE Free-and-Reduced Lunch Family Income Survey
Completed Physical Examination Form (dated July 1st, 2024 or later)
Updated Immunization Records
Updated Proof of Address **if your family has recently moved OR your scholar is new to Voyager**
Arrival and Dismissal
We are still putting together the 24-25 schedule and so these time may be subject to change. However, we wanted to give you an idea of what the most likely times are so you can start to get the idea of a Voyager school day.
Arrival/Breakfast 7:30am for all scholars M-F. Please note that arrival/breakfast ends at 7:55am. After this time your scholar is considered tardy
Dismissal 3:50pm M-Th
Dismissal 1pm Fridays
FRL:
In order to provide free lunch for every scholar at AF Voyager MS, families must complete the Free and Reduced Price School Meal Application. We must receive applications from all families, every year, regardless of whether or not you are eligible or want to take part in the program.
Filling out this form ONLINE is the preferred method, as it saves paper and processes the data quicker. Families can apply online by going to nyc.applyforlunch.com. We have extended the deadline-All applications must be completed by Friday, August 23rd.
Parent Square:
In order to receive our latest updates and alerts, please sign up. Additionally, you will need to register and sign up for Parent Square to do our daily health screenings that will be required to enter into our school building come August!
Here are instructions for downloading the Parent Square mobile app.
We have sent you the link! In case you do not receive the invitation email/text, here are instructions to register for your account
Aquí hay instrucciones para descargar la aplicación móvil Parent Square.
En caso de que no reciba el correo electrónico / texto de invitación, aquí hay instrucciones para registrarse su cuenta.
BTSN- Back to school night - Wednesday, September 4th, 2024
. This is our first event of the year! During back to school night we will be covering all important topics including:
Our safety procedures
Hw make up
Our Academic Systems
Culture of our school and our Miles system
How to use Campus portal to access Academics
Testing- State Exams and IA's
Clubs and after school
Tutoring opportunities
Hello Aviator Families,
Yellow Bus Service:
If your scholar is eligible for bus service and receives a route, please reach out to our main office so we can coordinate the route information for your approval before they start. Only scholars in 7th & 8th grade with Door-to-Door bussing required on their IEP will be eligible for yellow bus transportation.
If your scholar has requested bus service and is not eligible to receive a route, you can then request a MetroCard for your scholar.
MetroCards:
Metrocards will not be available from the Office of Pupil Transportation until after DOE's first day of school. We are awaiting our scholar MetroCards and will distribute them upon their arrival.
Families will be responsible for scholar transportation to and from school for at least the first 3 weeks of school. We will be providing transportation letters scholars to show bus drivers until their MetroCard arrives.
Some FAQ's:
Will I be approved for Yellow bussing?
---Only scholars in 7th & 8th grade with Door-to-Door bussing listed on their IEP will be eligible for yellow bus transportation
Why is my scholar not eligible for a metrocard?
---Scholars who live less than 1/2 mile away are not eligible for metrocards based on the Office of Pupil Transportation guidelines.
~Voyager Team
VISIT OUR ENROLLMENT PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO SIGN UP TO BECOME AN AVIATOR!
We have only have a few seats left open in our 7th & 8th grade classes! If you know of any scholars in need of a wonderful place to learn, please scan the link above and refer them! Refer 3 families and you name gets entered the the uniform raffle. Refer 5 families and you win 4 tickets to the movies. Refer 10 families or more and you will win dinner on us!
We have heard your feedback and we made some changes just for you! We want all of our scholars to feel at home when they come to Voyager and we want our kiddos to have choices. Therefore, we are updating our school Uniform Policy:
All scholars must be in a Voyager polo shirt purchased form the uniform store. However, all students can wear either the Teal OR Gray Polo shirt to school as a part of their uniform.
Footwear: Choice of Sneakers (and/ or weather permitted shoe: such as, timberlands, rain boots, ugg boots).
Bottoms - All black jeans or slacks (no ripped jeans, no leggings, no sweats/joggers)
Out of uniform specifics and policy: Scholars must be in full uniform at all times unless otherwise stated for field trip days, dress down days, spirit week, etc. The specific items that are considered out of uniform are (but not limited to)- inappropriate language/ vulgar clothing, Ripped jeans, Sweatpants (unless athletic dress down), Short skirts/ shorts(more than 2 inches above the knee), Cropped shirts and sweaters, Shirts tied up in the back or front showing skin, Non AF sweaters/ jackets, Slides, slippers, Ugg slippers, sandals, foam runners, crocs.
We also have heard there are some difficulties finding shirts- We have shirts for sale here at Voyager. All shirts are brand new and availability is subject to size. Please reach out to us as soon as possible so you can reserve your shirt for your scholar.
~Voyager Team
Hello Voyager Families. Thursday August 15th 12pm-3pm we will be hosting our first annual Family Fun Day! This is the first of many opportunities to meet your scholars teachers and and school staff. We would love for your family and friends to join us. All are welcome!
There will be food, games, giveaways, and much more! We will also be selling uniforms!
We would love for our current or past families to volunteer for the event, email us at voyagermainoffice@gmail.com to sign up!
Scholars will return to school Sept 3rd and will be able to represent their Culture. Scholars will have a culture day dress down!!!!!! Scholars may wear their cultural garments, cultural colors, and may bring their flags.
Scholars CAN NOT wear the following: shorts, skirts, nor dresses (that are 1 inch above the knee). Scholars CAN NOT wear any ripped jeans, can not wear any cropped tops or cropped sweaters. Can not wear any sandals, heels, crocs, foam runners, inappropriate nor vulgar language clothing.
Voyager Families,
When: Wednesday, September 4th (5:00 - 7:00pm)
Where: Voyager Middle School (601 Parkside Avenue)
Why: Setting yourself and your scholar up for success this school year!
This will be your opportunity to hear from Interim Principal Saunders, meet all of your scholar's teachers, tour our classrooms, verify your address and contact information, submit any last medical forms, and ensure you've got access to all our communication platforms (ParentSquare, CampusParent, and Kickboard) that you'll need to support your scholar in their learning.
Additionally, for our 8th grade families, this will be your opportunity to hear our timeline for your scholar's senior year at Voyager. We'll discuss senior dues, prom, high schools, and more.
This event is mandatory for all families. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our Main Office at voyagermainoffice@gmail.com.
See all of our Safety updates, tips and memos
Please see below for Covid information, Food Pantries and general information for you and your family.
Starting June 28 and through the summer, all New Yorkers can receive free “Grab & Go” meals across the city. No registration, documentation, or ID is required. Meals locations are open to children, families, and the general public daily, Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Vegetarian meals are available at all locations, and Kosher and Halal meals are offered at select locations. Locations will be searchable using the online tool, or via the School Food app, beginning June 25.
Please see below for Summer 2023 mental health information for you and your family.
