Welcome!
Mrs. Angela
Valentine
Google for Education Certified Trainer
Email: mrs.angela@advscholars.com
Founder & CEO
ADVScholars
Hello and welcome to the ADVScholars Youth Program!
Who are we? We are the Academy of Digital Visionaries and Scholars, better known as ADVScholars. We are FAITH-FILLED, TECH-INFUSED, 10X GEN[ERATION] YOUTH!
Our Foundational Scripture: Daniel 1:20, "And in all matters of wisdom and understanding, that the king enquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers that were in all his realm."
What we do?
1) We are a nonprofit 501c3 organization created to help eradicate the barriers to wealth creation and economic empowerment caused by the digital divide.
2) We specialize in building pathways to high-tech, global skillsets for all students, especially those in underserved communities.
3) We provide ongoing training, support and resources to develop and equip world-class leaders from the classroom to the boardroom for the glory of God.
What do we do in the Saturday classes? Well, we do lots of things. Our ADVScholars Youth Council helps lead the class and sets the agendas. The ADVScholars Parent-Teachers bring curated lessons to the table. Mrs. Valentine, our Founder, brings technical, digital literacy, coding and online learning platforms and many other resources to the families of ADVScholars. Her goal is to educate the family unit and to help them learn and master the digital skills needed in today's world.
Graphic designed by: Olivia Logan
Would you like more information about joining ADVScholars? Just send an email to mrs.angela@advscholars.com.
Click here to join us on GOOGLE MEET
or type meet.advscholars.com on your computer browser.
Announcements (Things you need to know!)
The 2023 Doodle for Google Contest is Now Open! Woohooo!
We're excited to see some great Doodles this year! Students can work with any materials they want, but all Doodles must be entered using the entry form. Parents and teachers can mail us the completed entry form or submit it online as a png or jpg. The contest is open for entries until March 7, 2023 11:59 p.m. PST. Go to https://doodles.google.com/d4g/how-it-works/ for more information.
DON'T FORGET TO WEAR YOUR SHIRTS TO CLASS!!!
Who will be first to land on our Leader Board???
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Check it out! New in Google Arts & Culture: Explore Space in 3D!
Just click the image below or go to: https://artsandculture.google.com/project/explore-the-solar-system
Launched Fall 2022! Share with Your Friends!
ADVSCHOLARS launched our YOUTUBE CHANNEL with livestream gaming, coding lessons and other fun educational tools!
Check out our NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL! Just click the image below or go to: https://www.youtube.com/@advscholars.
Things To Remember
To us, every week is Teacher Appreciation Week!
This pep talk from is for the leaders, motivators, innovators, problem solvers, and potential seers.
In other words, it's dedicated to you, teachers. 💞
Thanks #MicrosoftEDU!
FREE CODING RESOURCES!!
Hey Kids! Got some spare time on your hands? Ask your parents if you can go check out some of these free coding resources. Click here to see where to find free programs. Let us know if you've tried one of the programs and what you think about it.
Mrs. Joyce Loved Her Gift Book!
Mrs. Joyce loved the Gift Book we created for her using the graphic editing skills we learned with the Canva for Education tool. She was moved to tears by this beautiful work of art! Thank you all for contributing your heartfelt words and well wishes for her! We are thankful for the prayers God answered and restoring her to full recovery. We love you Mrs. Joyce!
Safety Tip of the Week
CHECK FIRST!!! Always check with a trusted parent or guardian when someone you don't know asks for help. This could put you in a dangerous situation. Watch this video for more tips to stay safe. THIS INCLUDES ONLINE TOO!!! Stay safe by always checking first. (For Parents: https://www.missingkids.org/education/kidsmartz)
Misty Copeland: An Unlikely Ballerina's Story
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Florence Joyner: Track and Field Athlete: & Olympic Gold Medalist
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Google Doodle Games You Can Play!
Valentine's Day Google Doodle Activity
In February we celebrate Valentine's Day. Check out the Valentine's Doodle on the google.com page today. Can you fix the Google puzzle to reunite the mice? Click the image above and give it a try like we practiced in class!
PacMan Google Doodle Game
Wanna play PacMan? There's a Google Doodle for that! Click the image above to play the game and you'll feel like you're in the 1980's again! (Your parents may love it too!)
Do you know the story of Jerry Lawson?
He was featured in a Google Doodle! https://g.co/doodle/kxvqzn5
More Fun Places to Create and Collaborate
Create Your Own Comic Strip in Canva for Education!
Canva for Education has a cool new feature! Did you know you can create your own original Comic Strip now? There are 100's of templates available to help get you started! Try one out and share it with ADVScholars and we will post in on our website!
Just go to your Canva for Education account (Canva.com) and search for "Comic Strips". Have fun! #WeLoveCanva!!!
Need a Brain Break? Join our Coding Crocheter's Club!
Spring Break Craft Time with Mrs. Rose
Come and join us for the next 4 weeks of crafts with Mrs.Rose. We will be learning how to crochet and other fun crafts.
Lesson 1: How to Make a Slip Knot
Watch this video to learn how to start your first crochet project. This video shows you how to make a slip knot . Practice on making your slip knot for the next class project.
Lesson 2: Start Your Crochet Coaster Project
Watch this video to get started on our first group project. Learn the first few steps and join us for the next class for additional help.
Did you receive your Crochet Friendship Bracelets Kit? Well then, let's get'ta stitching!
Join us Mondays at 1:30pm central and Mrs. Rose is going to teach us how to make the bracelets!
Cool Cats Club!!!!!!
Welcome to our Cool Cats Coding Club!!!!!!!
Learn and Play in our Virtual Learning Makerspaces
Our First Virtual Learning Room
Visit our original VLR anytime with your parent's permission.
New Play Pass
If you come to our Saturday class you get a PLAY PASS to our NEW learning space!
VR Education Program
This year ADVScholars is excited to offer our class members a free subscription to KaiXR.com so that you can continue your learning experience outside of our Saturday Classes. Please email Mrs. Angela (mrs.angela@advscholars.com) if you would like access.
New Classes during the Weekdays
More Classes coming your way!
We excited to offer additional classes throughout the week to help supplement your child's learning. Our courses will focus heavily on technology, team work and leadership skills that will serve them well into their adult years.
To see our course schedule or for more information about our weekday classes please contact us at: mrs.angela@dvscholars.com.