Welcome!
This website is a work-in-progress and a labor of love built and maintained by our ADVScholars students, ages 8 to 16 years old. We welcome all K-12 learners to join us!
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.
Check your weekly email for the code to join our online classes.
To sign up, please email mrs.angela@advscholars.com
DON'T FORGET TO WEAR YOUR ADVSCHOLARS T-SHIRTS TO CLASS FOR EXTRA LEVEL-UP POINTS!!!
Announcements (Things you need to know!)
Hey kids, you want to learn scripture and have fun? Go to Kids Bible Experience to your left. You will learn scripture, fun facts, and some backstory's. This will be updated every week so you have something new every time!
Day 6
James 4:8 KJV
Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.
Spring time is here!!!
Calendar Designed by ADVScholar Moriah Hernandez. Great job Moriah!!!
Congratulations Shabreyon and Samantha!
We would like to give a big SHOUT OUT and THANK YOU to Shabreyon and Samantha Blackburn for entering the 2023 DOODLE FOR GOOGLE Contest! This year's theme was "I am grateful for..."
What's next?
Right now, our judges are selecting the 54 State and Territory Winners.
Check back soon because Google will be asking everyone out there to vote for your favorite Doodle to help select the five National Finalists, one of which will go on to become the National Winner!
What's the Prize?
The National Winner will receive a $30,000 college scholarship, a $50,000 tech package for your school/non-profit organization, and your artwork displayed for a day (24 hours) on Google.com!
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 Spring 2023! Share with Your Friends!
ADVSCHOLARS launched our YOUTUBE CHANNEL with livestream gaming, coding lessons and other fun educational tools!
The video of the week
In this video you will meet one of the ADVScholars members Samantha She'll guide you though her favorite coding game and hope that you will join her!
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 Tips
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 Cool Doodle Games
https://www.google.com/webhp?ddllb=1&doodle=258244186&hl=en
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! Click here to try one out and share it with ADVScholars and we will post in on our website!
You can also 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.
Parent's Corner
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.
What We Need to Know (Parents)
Worried about your kids playing Roblox? Click the photo to the left and read what other Parents and Kids think to make your final decision.
To see our course schedule or for more information about our weekday classes please contact us at: mrs.angela@dvscholars.com.