Fall 2025-Spring 2026

WELCOME BACK!!!

STEPPING INTO SUCCESS

WITH OUR

BOOTS ON THE GROUND

april

✨Enrichment-a-rama 🎨

As we approach the end of another successful school year 🎉, we are excited to highlight the engaging and enriching experiences our students have participated in throughout the year! This has been a wonderful opportunity for students to explore their interests 🌟, build new skills 🧠, and express their creativity 🎭 outside of the traditional classroom setting.

Throughout the year, our enrichments have provided hands-on learning ✋, collaboration 🤝, and fun 🎉. From creative arts 🎨 and technology-based activities 💻 to academic enrichment 📖 and team-building experiences 🏆, students have been actively involved and enthusiastic about their learning. These sessions not only reinforced important skills but also allowed students to discover new passions and talents 🔍✨. We are incredibly proud of the effort, growth 🌱, and excitement our students have shown.

🏖️ Sip and Paint🎨

As we wrap up the school year 🎓, students are working on one of our final and most exciting projects, a collaborative mural! This special piece features a beach-inspired motif 🏝️, with each student contributing their own unique and creative designs ✨.

After completing their individual pieces, students will come together to paint the mural collectively 🤝, showcasing teamwork, creativity, and pride in their work. Once finished, the mural will be displayed in our classroom 🖼️ as a lasting reminder of their hard work and collaboration.

🌱 Garden Enrichment Highlights 🍓

🍕Our students have been hard at work in Garden Class, learning valuable hands-on skills while having fun outdoors! 🌞 Students take responsibility by watering the plants 🌿, helping them grow and thrive.

In addition, students have enjoyed creating their own personal pizzas 🍕, using fresh ingredients and connecting their learning from garden to table. They have also planted strawberries 🍓, basil 🌿, and mint 🌱, gaining a deeper understanding of how food is grown and cared for.

This enrichment has been a wonderful way to teach responsibility, healthy habits, and the joy of growing your own food! 🌼✨

🛠️ STEM Enrichment Challenge 🏗️

Students put their engineering skills to the test by working in teams to build towers using only paper and tape 📄🧻. Each group collaborated to design and construct a structure that was both creative and sturdy.

Once completed, the towers were put through a series of tests 🧪 to see which design could stand the strongest and tallest. This activity encouraged problem-solving, teamwork 🤝, and critical thinking, all while having fun!

🍬 Cooking Class 📊

We had a sweet time celebrating National Gummy Bear Day on April 27th! 🎉 Students sampled both Original Gummy Bears and Sour Gummy Bears 🍬 to see which flavor they liked best.

After the taste test, students brought their learning into the classroom by creating a bar graph 📊 to display the results. This fun activity combined hands-on learning with math skills, allowing students to analyze and compare their data in an engaging way.

It was the perfect mix of learning and fun! 😄✨

✨Art Enrichment Highlight 🎨

Students had an exciting time diving into their creativity by making vibrant sand art! 🌈 They carefully layered different colors of sand to create eye-catching designs, patterns, and even personalized masterpieces. Each student had the opportunity to experiment with color combinations and textures, making every piece truly unique. 🖌️

This hands-on activity not only sparked creativity but also helped students develop patience and attention to detail as they worked to bring their visions to life. The classroom was filled with excitement and pride as students admired their finished creations and shared them with their peers. 😊👏

Overall, sand art was a fun and engaging experience that allowed students to express themselves artistically while enjoying a relaxing and rewarding activity!

📚 After-School Program Spotlight: Student Authors in Action!

Mrs. Stevens and Ms. Webb’s academic class has accomplished something truly special: they’ve written their very own book! 🎉

Our scholars poured their creativity, hard work, and imagination into this project, and they are incredibly proud of the final result. From brainstorming ideas to publishing their work, this has been an exciting journey in literacy and teamwork.📚

The scholars are eager to share their achievements with our school community! 📝If you would like to support our young authors and purchase a copy of their book, please use the ordering information attached. 🧑‍🎓

Thank you for celebrating and encouraging our scholars’ success!

🌟 Teacher Spotlight – April 🌟

This month, we are proud to shine the spotlight on Mr. Waller, our outstanding Engineering Enrichment teacher!

Mr. Waller brings creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning to life in his classroom. Students are actively engaged in building, designing, and problem-solving as they explore real-world engineering concepts. From constructing towers using only paper and tape to testing the strength and stability of their designs, Mr. Waller challenges students to think critically and work collaboratively.

His enrichment class encourages teamwork, perseverance, and creativity, helping students develop skills that extend far beyond the classroom. Mr. Waller’s passion for engineering inspires curiosity and confidence in every student he teaches.

Thank you, Mr. Waller, for making learning exciting and meaningful!

Cornelius Waller 30th

March

🌸✨ Spring Break Reminder & Safety Tips ✨🌸

Spring Break is quickly approaching, and we are excited for our students and families to enjoy a well-deserved time of rest! Our school will be closed from April 6–10, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back on April 13 refreshed and ready to learn. 📚🎉

As you make plans for the break, we encourage all families to keep safety a top priority while still having fun:

☀️ Stay Safe Outdoors – With warmer weather, many students will be outside more. Please remember sunscreen, drink plenty of water, and take breaks to avoid overheating.
🚗 Travel Smart – Whether you are traveling or staying local, always follow traffic rules, wear seatbelts, and remain alert in busy areas.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Supervision Matters – Ensure that students are supervised and know where they are at all times. Set clear expectations and check in frequently.
📱 Stay Connected – Encourage your child to keep communication open with family members and avoid unsafe online interactions.
🏠 Practice Home & Community Safety – Remind students about safety at home, including answering doors appropriately, being cautious around strangers, and making good decisions.

Spring Break is a wonderful opportunity to relax, recharge, and spend quality time together. 🌼💛 We encourage families to also take a few moments for reading or engaging in educational activities to keep students’ minds active. 📖✨

We hope everyone has a safe, joyful, and restful Spring Break, and we are excited to see all of our scholars return on April 13 ready to finish the school year strong! 💪🎓

🌟 Parent Engagement Evening 🌟

Thank you to all of our amazing families who showed their support by attending our Parent Engagement Meeting on March 26th! Your presence truly made a difference, and we appreciate your continued partnership in your scholar’s success. 💙📚

During the meeting, families were provided with a wealth of valuable information from our incredible community partners. Topics included opportunities for furthering education 🎓, resources and support for foster care ❤️, and access to family counseling services 🤝. These resources are designed to empower and support both our students and their families beyond the classroom.

We were also excited to host a local author ✍🏽📖, who inspired our families and scholars with the power of reading, writing, and storytelling. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect literacy with real-world experiences!

One of the highlights of the evening was our Gallery Walk of Enrichments 🎨🔬🎶. Families had the chance to explore and experience the engaging activities and programs our scholars participate in daily. The excitement and pride shown by both students and staff made this experience truly outstanding!

Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to educate, support, and grow with your scholars each day. Your involvement helps us build a stronger school community, and we look forward to continuing this journey together. 🌱✨

Together, we achieve more! 💫

🌟 March Teacher Spotlight: Ms. Hill 🌟

We are excited to shine this week’s Staff Spotlight on Ms. Hill, our dedicated Gardening Enrichment Teacher! 🌱🌼

Ms. Hill brings learning to life by teaching our scholars the importance of nature, sustainability, and hands-on exploration. Through her gardening enrichment classes, students have the opportunity to plant, grow, and care for a variety of plants while learning valuable life skills such as responsibility, patience, and teamwork. 🌿🪴

Her passion for gardening creates a peaceful and engaging environment where scholars can connect with the outdoors and gain a deeper appreciation for the world around them. Whether they are planting seeds or harvesting what they’ve grown, Ms. Hill ensures every student has a meaningful and enriching experience. 🌻🍅

Thank you, Ms. Hill, for your commitment to helping our scholars grow, both in and out of the classroom! 💚✨

Leveling Up: GMAS

Our very own Mrs. Veal was featured on Facebook for her hard work and dedication to Oak Hill Middle School’s 7th graders! 👏🏽💙📚

Feature from Oak Hill:
Our 7th-grade students are working harder than ever to sharpen their skills! 💪🏽✏️ Mrs. Veal is challenging her combined ELA classes with daily fluency drills designed to boost reading comprehension 📖 and expand vocabulary 🧠💬.

It is inspiring to see students from both teams come together each day 🤝🏽 to increase their reading stamina and prepare for success 🎯✨. Their dedication to excellence in the classroom is truly outstanding! 🌟🏫

Keep up the incredible hard work, Braves! 🐾 We are so proud of your commitment to becoming stronger readers every single day. ❤️📚🙌🏽

february

💇🏽‍♀️✨ Cosmetology Enrichment Class Spotlight ✨💅🏽

Our Cosmetology Enrichment Class at YES at LVA is where creativity 🎨 meets confidence 💖 and skill meets opportunity 💼!

Under the amazing leadership of Ms. Rucker and Ms. Webb, our scholars are learning hands-on techniques in hairstyling 💇🏾‍♀️, braiding, nail care 💅🏽, skincare 🧴, and overall grooming. Their guidance, patience, and expertise create a fun, engaging, and empowering environment where students feel encouraged to explore their talents and grow.

This enrichment experience goes beyond beauty—it helps students develop real-world skills that can open doors to future careers. 🌟 Scholars are also gaining valuable lessons in:

✨ Professionalism and customer service
✨ Hygiene and safety practices
✨ Entrepreneurship and business basics
✨ Teamwork and communication skills

Ms. Rucker and Ms. Webb do an outstanding job of inspiring creativity while teaching discipline and excellence. Watching our students take pride in their work, support one another, and build confidence has been truly inspiring. 🙌🏽💖

We are so proud of the passion and dedication our scholars bring to Cosmetology Enrichment each week. The future is bright—and beautifully styled! ✨💇🏽‍♀️💅🏽

🌟 February Teacher Spotlight🌟

Mrs. Hall

Our February Spotlight shines on our wonderful cooking enrichment teacher, Mrs. Hall 👩‍🍳. Mrs. Hall brings excitement and creativity to our students through hands-on cooking experiences and lessons about a variety of foods from different cultures and traditions 🌎🥗.

Throughout the year, she makes learning fun by celebrating special food-themed days such as Popcorn Day 🍿, Cookie Day 🍪, and Nut Day 🥜. These celebrations give students the opportunity to taste new foods, explore flavors, and enjoy meaningful, memorable experiences together.

In addition to enrichment, Mrs. Hall also serves as the Fourth Grade Academic Hour teacher 📚✏️, where she supports students’ learning and helps them strengthen their academic skills. Students truly look forward to her classes because of her warm spirit, engaging activities, and the care she shows every day 💛.

Thank you, Mrs. Hall, for all you do to make learning meaningful, fun, and delicious for our students 😋!

📣✨ MANDATORY PARENT MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT ✨📣

🚨 Attention YES at LVA Families! 🚨

We will be hosting a MANDATORY Parent Meeting on:

🗓 March 26th
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 YES at LVA

Your attendance is extremely important as we will be discussing:
📚 Student expectations
📝 Academic updates
🎯 Upcoming events
📆 Important end-of-year information
🤝 Ways to support your scholar’s success

This meeting will provide key information that will directly impact your child’s academic progress and participation in upcoming activities.

💡 We are asking that at least one parent or guardian be present.

Let’s continue working together to ensure our scholars finish the year strong! 💙💛

If you have any questions, please contact the school office.

We look forward to seeing you there! 👏🏽✨

YES Program Staff at LVA

Earn CPR & First Aid Certification ❤️⛑️

We are proud to announce that staff members of the YES Program at LVA are now officially certified in CPR and First Aid as of February 20, 2026 🎉. Each team member successfully completed extensive, hands-on training to ensure they are fully prepared to respond quickly and effectively in the event of an emergency 🚑.

This important achievement reflects our ongoing commitment to student safety and well-being 🏫💙. Having trained and certified staff on site strengthens our ability to provide a secure environment where students can learn and thrive with confidence 📚✨.

We extend a special thank you to Wylene Worthen for providing the comprehensive training and for equipping our staff with the lifesaving skills needed to assist someone in an emergency 👏🩺. Her expertise and dedication made this accomplishment possible.

The YES Program team is honored to serve our school community and remains committed to maintaining the highest standards of care and preparedness 🤝.

Together, we are making safety a priority at LVA ❤️

💙🎉We Love Our Staff💙🎉

At YES at LVA, we know that our staff is the 💛 heartbeat 💛 of everything we do! Their dedication, compassion, and commitment to excellence make a powerful and lasting impact on our students each and every day. 📚✨

To show just how much they are appreciated, our incredible site coordinators, Mrs. Veal and Mrs. Settles, surprised the team with a 🍬 sweet treat 🍫 and a 🎁 special gift! It was a small gesture meant to express a BIG thank you for all they do. 💐👏🏽

Our staff members go above and beyond supporting students academically 📖, socially 🤝, and emotionally 💕. They show up with positivity 😊, professionalism 💼, and passion 🔥 every single day. Their hard work does not go unnoticed, and we are beyond grateful for their tireless commitment to excellence. 🌟

💙 THANK YOU 💙 for your hard work, your dedication, and your love for our students and school community. We appreciate you more than words can say! 🙌🏽🍎

janurary

👢 Boots on the Ground at LVA 🎶

New Line Dancing Enrichment

Many students shared an interest in line dancing and asked for it as an enrichment choice 🗣️💡. In early January, Mrs. Veal and I decided it was time to give students what they wanted because students learn better when they have a voice in their learning 🎯📚.

We are excited to welcome Ms. Felton as our new line dancing instructor 💃🏾✨. She has truly hit the ground running, putting boots on the ground at LVA 👢🏫 and bringing energy, movement, and excitement to our enrichment program. Students are already enjoying the chance to learn, move, and have fun through line dancing! 🎵😊

🌟 January Teacher Spotlight🌟

Ms. Knox

We are proud to recognize Ms. Knox as our January Teacher Spotlight! 🍎📚 Ms. Knox is a dependable and dedicated educator who shows up each day ready to educate, support, and inspire our students 💪🏽✨. Her commitment to excellence and consistency does not go unnoticed.

In addition to her classroom instruction, Ms. Knox leads our Sip and Paint enrichment 🎨🖌️, where students are encouraged to express their creativity while learning in a fun and engaging environment. This enrichment allows students to explore their artistic talents, think creatively, and enjoy learning in a new way 🎉🧠.

We proudly salute Ms. Knox 👏🏽🎉 for her hard work, creativity, and dedication to our students. Thank you for all that you do, job well done! 🌟❤️

📚Making History

Ms. Walker✨

Centerica Walker is a proud mother of two, educator, author, and entrepreneur who is passionate about empowering and inspiring youth through the written word. She enjoys storytelling and narrative poetry and is deeply committed to helping young people build confidence and a positive self-image through books and creative expression 🌟✍🏽.

Her love for writing began at an early age. As a third-grade student at West End Elementary School (now Lakeview Primary School), Centerica earned third place in the Celebration of Writing contest for her creative story titled “Shadow Man.” It was at that moment she discovered her gift for writing, and the passion never left her 💡📖.

Inspired by her lifelong love for writing and her two children, Centerica fulfilled a dream by authoring her first children’s book, My Skin Is In ❤️📘. Through her work, she continues to uplift, encourage, and remind young readers of the power of self-love and believing in themselves.

We are also excited to share that Ms. Walker was recently promoted to Teaching Paraprofessional and Engineering Enrichment Teacher for the YES Program 🎉🤖. In this role, she continues to make a meaningful impact by encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and innovation among our students.

We celebrate Ms. Walker for her dedication, growth, and commitment to inspiring our scholars both inside and outside the classroom! 👏🏽🌟

Dimitra Veal 29th

Steven Lewis 31st

December

🍪 Cooking 101 with Mrs. Hall🍪

Celebrating National Cookie Day!

National Cookie Day is recognized each year on December 4th, and Mrs. Hall’s Cooking 101 enrichment class celebrated in the sweetest way! Students and staff enjoyed a variety of cookie treats as they learned about the history and fun behind this national day.

While the class does not bake, students in Cooking 101 are busy learning the foundations of good nutrition, the five food groups, and how to make healthy choices in their everyday lives. Mrs. Hall provides hands-on demonstrations, food tastings, and engaging activities that help students understand how the foods they enjoy fit into a balanced diet.

This enrichment class is more than just learning about food—it's about community. Students often eat together, share conversations, and celebrate special themed days like National Cookie Day. Mrs. Hall creates a welcoming atmosphere where students can explore new foods, build healthy habits, and enjoy time together.

Cooking 101 continues to be a flavorful highlight of our enrichment program! 👩‍🍳🍽️✨🍪

🌟 December Teacher Spotlight: 🌟

Mr. Lewis

Mr. Lewis may be fairly new to LVA, but you would never know it by the way he has seamlessly become a part of our school family. From day one, he has shown a genuine commitment to supporting our students and contributing to our learning community.

You can often catch Mr. Lewis working one-on-one with students to strengthen their academic skills or leading hands-on learning during our Robotics enrichment sessions. His ability to connect with students while challenging them to think critically has made him a standout presence on campus.

Hard-working, dependable, and always willing to step in where needed, Mr. Lewis exemplifies what it means to be an educator who truly cares.

We salute you, Mr. Lewis, thank you for your dedication, enthusiasm, and positive impact. Keep up the great work! 👏

🎄✨ LVA YES PROGRAM ✨🎄

HOLIDAY BREAK SAFETY TIPS

❄️❄️❄️ STAY SAFE • STAY SMART • ENJOY THE BREAK ❄️❄️❄️

🏡 BE AWARE & STAY SAFE

📌 Let a trusted adult know where you are at all times.
📌 Stay close to family in public places and parking lots.
📌 Never open the door for strangers.

💻 TECH SAFETY & SMART SCREEN USE

📌 Don’t share passwords or personal information.
📌 Limit screen time and take breaks.
📌 Tell an adult if something online feels wrong or unsafe.

🚗 TRAVEL SMART

📌 Seatbelt first — every ride, every time!
📌 Be alert when walking through busy parking lots.
📌 Take breaks on long road trips and avoid distractions.

🔥 HOLIDAY HOME SAFETY

📌 Keep candles, heaters, and hot items out of reach.
📌 Unplug holiday lights before going to sleep.
📌 Keep cords and small decorations safely tucked away.

🍎 HEALTHY HOLIDAY HABITS

📌 Stick to a regular sleep routine when possible.
📌 Drink plenty of water and enjoy treats in moderation.
📌 Stay active—play, walk, dance, and have fun!

💬 MENTAL & EMOTIONAL WELLNESS

📌 Holidays can bring big emotions.
📌 Talk to someone if you feel stressed or overwhelmed.
📌 Take quiet moments to relax and recharge.

🎁 HAVE A SAFE, JOYFUL & RESTFUL HOLIDAY BREAK!

— From the LVA YES Program ✨

As we wrapped up the first half of the 2025–2026 school year, we had to take a moment to celebrate our incredible LVA staff! 🎉👏

Your hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment to our students does not go unnoticed. Each day, you show up ready to support, inspire, and make a difference, and that impact is felt throughout our school community. 💙📚✨

Thank you for all that you do for our students here at LVA—your passion and perseverance truly matter. 🙌🌟 As we move into the second half of the year, let’s keep the momentum going and finish strong! 💪🚀

Thanks again for being AMAZING! 💐🎊

Nichelle stevens 15th

Barbara Swint 17th

Jalyn Glenn 19th

Cynthia Morgan 22nd

Bermisha Smith 27th

November

🌟 November Teacher Spotlight: 🌟

Mr. Edwards

This month, we proudly recognize Mr. Allen Edwards, one of our outstanding tutors in the after-school program. Mr. Edwards can often be seen working hard with our students 📚, breaking down tough concepts, offering support, and helping them build confidence in their academic skills.

His dedication shows in everything he does. With patience, consistency, and a genuine passion for helping students succeed 💡, Mr. Edwards goes above and beyond each day. Whether he’s guiding a student through a challenging math problem ➗ or supporting them with reading strategies 📖, he always gives his best.

We salute you, Mr. Edwards. We are truly grateful to have you on our team. Your hard work, positive energy, and commitment to excellence make a meaningful difference in our program. 🙌

🌱 Mrs. Hill’s Gardening Enrichment Class Blossoms This School Year 🌱

Mrs. Hill’s Gardening Enrichment class has accomplished some amazing things this school year! Students have learned firsthand what it takes to grow and care for a variety of vegetables, from preparing the soil to planting seeds, to nurturing their plants as they sprout and flourish. 🥕🌿 Through this hands-on experience, students gained valuable lessons about responsibility, patience, and the science behind plant growth. 🌞📚

In addition to gardening, Mrs. Hill introduced the students to a fun and tasty activity: making homemade ice cream, chocolate-dipped Oreos, and orange fruity jello! 🍦 The class enjoyed learning the processes step-by-step, and of course, sampling the delicious treats they created together. 😋

Mrs. Hill’s dedication has made this enrichment class both educational and exciting, giving students opportunities to explore, create, and try new things. 🌼👏 We are proud of the wonderful work happening in her classroom!

🍁 November Character Focus: Gratitude in Action 🍁

During the month of November, our students focused on the power and importance of gratitude. They explored what it truly means to “refill someone’s cup,” especially their teachers’, before heading off to Thanksgiving break. ✨

Students worked on writing heartfelt appreciation letters, taking time to acknowledge their teachers for even the small, everyday things that often go unnoticed. 💌 Their thoughtful messages brought smiles, warm moments, and a renewed sense of connection throughout the school.

Our staff members also joined in by recognizing and uplifting our amazing YES Coordinators. 🙌 This shared exchange of gratitude reminded us all how meaningful it is to support one another.

As a school community, we discussed the importance of doing things that help us feel restored, refreshed, and ready as we return from break. 🌱💛

Gratitude truly filled the halls this month—and we couldn’t be more proud of the kindness our students (and staff!) continue to show. 🧡

Latonya knox 6th

October

💡 A Celebration of Learning and Literacy

On October 23rd, Lakeview Academy proudly joined schools across the nation to celebrate the 26th Annual Lights On Afterschool, the only national event dedicated to highlighting the importance of afterschool programs and their positive impact on children, families, and communities.

This year’s celebration focused on literacy, and our students and staff came together for an engaging Afterschool Read-In to showcase the joy of reading. The gym was filled with stories, laughter, and a shared appreciation for the power of books!

✨ October Teacher Spotlight: Ms. Smith

This month, we are proud to recognize Ms. Smith, Lakeview Academy’s YES Program Restorative Discipline Coordinator, and she consistently goes above and beyond to support our students and staff.

Ms. Smith does an outstanding job teaching students how to handle challenging situations in positive and productive ways. She can often be found visiting classrooms, leading small group sessions, or facilitating whole-group learning activities that build community and strengthen relationships.

Her calm guidance and commitment to student growth make a lasting impact on our after-school environment.

💛 We salute you, Ms. Smith! Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and the powerful example you set each day. Keep up the great work!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parent Engagement Meeting Highlights

📅 Date: October 14, 2025
📍 Lakeview Academy

Lakeview Academy hosted an engaging Parent Engagement Meeting, providing families with resources and guidance to support their children.

Highlights include:

Ms. Station: Shared opportunities through Georgia College to earn certificates while volunteering for the YES Program.
Ms. Pat Wolfe: Provided information about school district resources, including help with housing, bills, and free laundry services.
SAGE Program Representatives: Explained benefits of the gifted program for students in grades 6–8.
Ms. Canty: Discussed maintaining strong grades for student-athletes.
Ms. Jolla Armstrong: Offered tips on making uniforms fashionable and dressing for interviews.

📣 Stay Connected With Us on ClassDojo! 💬

We are excited to use ClassDojo as our a communication tool this year! 🎉 ClassDojo allows us to share important reminders 📅, classroom updates 📝, photos 📸, and student celebrations 🌟all in real time. It is a great way to stay informed and involved in your child’s learning each day. 💛

We need all parents and guardians to join our ClassDojo class! 🙌
Click the link below to connect:

🔗 Join Here:
https://www.classdojo.com/ul/p/addKid?target=class&class=68518efa778ac62412a9a052

Once connected, you will receive:

📢 Class announcements & reminders
⭐ Behavior and participation updates
💬 Messages directly from the teacher
🎨 Highlights of fun activities happening in our classroom

If you have any trouble joining, please let me know. I’m happy to help! 🤝
Thank you for partnering with us to support your child’s success! 🌈✨

SEPTEMbER

🌟 LVA Enrichment Program Update 🌟

Academic & Enrichment Success

Our students are fully engaged and thriving in enrichment activities! From art to cooking, our scholars are putting in the work and building skills for success.

📚 First Hour: Homework & Academic Support
🎨 Remainder of Class: Enrichment Sessions

New Enrichment Opportunities 🎉

💰 Money Making 101
➗ Math League
🍳 Cooking
⚡ Electronics

📢 Parent Meeting

Date: October 14th

Location: LVA Cafeteria

Time: 5:00 pm

Evening Highlights ✨

Student Enrichment Showcase
Door Prizes 🎁
Data Reports
Guest Speakers
And much more!

We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating the hard work and achievements of our scholars!

September

Teacher Spotlight

🌟 Mrs. Morgan 🌟

We are excited to highlight Mrs. Morgan for her enthusiasm and dedication to student success! She truly has her “boots on the ground” as she works each day to support our scholars.

Mrs. Morgan goes above and beyond, whether she’s ensuring that all car-riding students are safe and prepared to head home or leading our STEAM enrichment program, where she introduces students to a wide variety of engaging and innovative activities.

Her passion, leadership, and commitment make a lasting impact on our school community.

👏 Keep up the great work, Mrs. Morgan! We salute you! 👏

Shanona Settles 9th

Centerica Walker 22nd

Chanita Grier 24th

Vernette Felton 26th

August 2025

🌟 LVA YES Program Newsletter – Fall 2025 🌟

Building Success Together

During the month of August, our students truly put their boots on the ground for academic success. Each class began by completing homework first, followed by grade-level academics. We are so proud of both our students and teachers for starting the school year with such focus and determination here at the LVA YES Program.

🎨 Enrichment Opportunities Ahead

As we move forward, we are excited to launch our enrichment activities! This year, we have prepared a variety of engaging opportunities designed to spark curiosity and support growth beyond the classroom.

✨ New offerings include:

🧮 Math League – problem-solving and friendly competition
🎨 Sip and Paint – creativity in action
🍳 Cooking – hands-on learning with tasty results

…and much more!

❤️ Thank You, Parents!

We sincerely thank our parents for your ongoing support and for allowing us to partner with you in your child’s journey to success. Together, we are building a productive and rewarding school year!

August

Teacher Spotlight

🌟 Mrs. Stevens 🌟

For August, we proudly recognize Mrs. Stevens as our Teacher Spotlight!

Mrs. Stevens has truly put her boots on the ground for our students’ success. She not only supports students academically, but also goes above and beyond to ensure their overall well-being. Every afternoon, Mrs. Stevens personally makes sure each student riding the bus is escorted safely and gets home without worry.

🙏 Thank you, Mrs. Stevens, for your dedication, compassion, and commitment to excellence. We salute you!

Fall 2025-Spring 2026

april

✨Enrichment-a-rama 🎨

Cornelius Waller 30th

March

Leveling Up: GMAS

february

💇🏽‍♀️✨ Cosmetology Enrichment Class Spotlight ✨💅🏽

💙🎉We Love Our Staff💙🎉

janurary

📚Making History

Ms. Walker✨

Dimitra Veal 29th

Steven Lewis 31st

December

🍪 Cooking 101 with Mrs. Hall🍪

🎄✨ LVA YES PROGRAM ✨🎄

HOLIDAY BREAK SAFETY TIPS

❄️❄️❄️ STAY SAFE • STAY SMART • ENJOY THE BREAK ❄️❄️❄️

🏡 BE AWARE & STAY SAFE

💻 TECH SAFETY & SMART SCREEN USE

🚗 TRAVEL SMART

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November

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October

💡 A Celebration of Learning and Literacy

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September

Teacher Spotlight

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Shanona Settles 9th

Centerica Walker 22nd

Chanita Grier 24th

Vernette Felton 26th

August 2025

🌟 LVA YES Program Newsletter – Fall 2025 🌟

Building Success Together

🎨 Enrichment Opportunities Ahead

❤️ Thank You, Parents!

🌟 Mrs. Stevens 🌟

Priscilla Hill 5th

Lisa Lewis 17th

Sarah MacIntosh 19th