VVA 2024-25 Newsletter
November 2024 Edition
Embedded Files
VVA 4th-6th Grade Meet-Up at Mission San Luis Rey
VVA News & Events
🗓Mark Your Calendar
🗓Mark Your Calendar
Honoring VVA Veterans
Honoring VVA Veterans
Mrs. Justin, VVA Advisory Teacher, served as an Army Staff Sergeant, Legal Specialist and Military Court Reporter, 1995-2000, at Fort Stewart, Georgia and Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
Mr. Nelson, VVA Education Specialist, has two deceased relatives who served during the World War II era. His grandfather, Robert Collins, served in the US Navy, 1944-1948. His great uncle, Tomas Foley, was a bomber pilot who flew 35 missions during WW2!
Mrs. Streitenberger, VVA Advisory Teacher’s husband, Darren Streitenberger, served as a US Marine Corps Sergeant for four years.
🚸School Site Council
🚸School Site Council
SSC Meetings will be held via Zoom at 7:45 on the dates listed below. If you are interested in serving on VVA's SSC, please contact your student's advisory teacher.
October 1, 2024
November 13, 2024
March 5, 2025
May 7, 2025
👏1st Semester Grading Periods
👏1st Semester Grading Periods
Secondary
Secondary
1st Progress Report - Sept. 20, 2024
2nd Progress Report - October 25, 2024
Semester 1 Final Grades - December 20, 2024
Elementary
Elementary
1st Trimester Progress Report - November 15, 2024
Parent Conferences - November 12-15, 2024
🍎Thrively
🍎Thrively
Social-Emotional Well-Being and
Social-Emotional Well-Being and
Career Development
Career Development
Thrively is a social-emotional learning platform designed to foster the development of the whole learner through a strengths-based approach. It specifically supports VVA students in their Advisory course.
Assessments: The Thrively Strengths Assessment identifies each learner’s top five strengths, along with their interests and aspirations, aiding in academic and career planning.
Personalized Activities: The platform recommends activities tailored to each student's unique interests and strengths.
Weekly Well-Being Check: Students check in with Thrively weekly, and teachers receive notifications regarding their well-being status.
Quarterly Hope Index: The Hope Index measures students’ levels of hope, which can be an indicator of future success.
Lesson Playlists: Thrively playlists promote strengths-based learning, career exploration, personal growth, and social-emotional wellness.
📚College & Career Corner
📚College & Career Corner
Check out the VUSD Podcast🎙
Check out the VUSD Podcast🎙
Student Strategies for Success
💡Advisory Advantage
Attend Advisory Daily: 9am Secondary; 10am Elementary.
Log in early and be prepared to participate.
Advisory Grading: 90% Assignments; 10% Participation.
💻Excel in Excellence
Work 1 hour per class per day.
Stay current in the Blue or Green on your class progress report.
Use guided notes for quizzes and tests.
🏋️Prime PE Performance
Work out for a minimum of 40 minutes, 5 days per week.
Complete and turn in PE logs by the due date (75% of PE grade).
Complete Edgenuity PE assignments (25% of PE grade).
Learning Coach Support
Elementary Resources Online Learning Resources
How Can I Help My Student With
Online Learning?
During online instruction, each student will need the support of a Learning Coach, typically the parent or guardian, who is involved in the student's learning at home. As students progress in their success with online learning there is an increase in independence.
The role of the Learning Coach includes but is not limited to:
Provide a quiet and organized space for online learning.
Guide the student through the lessons, tools, and assignments as needed.
Oversee assignments and help facilitate hands-on learning.
Check for understanding and discuss concepts being taught.
Keep the student on schedule and on pace.
Ensure all components are done with fidelity.
Communicate with the teacher as needed.
Celebrate success🎉
Secondary Online Learning Resources
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