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Vision: "Inspiring life-long learning in every Viking."
Mission: "The mission of Voyager Academy is to provide students in kindergarten through grade twelve
an academically challenging and supportive learning environment. Staff utilizes experiential and
traditional learning strategies so that students become responsible, engaged, and innovative members of
society."
Values:
Confidence: Trusting in your own ability and being willing to take academic risks.
Curiosity: Eager to investigate and learn about the world around us.
Empathy: Being aware of and respecting another person’s feelings, experiences, and differences.
Reflection: Using past experiences to guide future learning and decision making.
Integrity: Doing the right thing and standing strong in what you believe
Dear Parents:
If you want something exciting to do tonight (Friday), join us at River Mill Academy to support our
middle school boys' basketball team. They will be playing in the championship game. The game is at
River Mill Academy regardless of who wins tonight. River Mill Academy gym is located at 235 Cheeks
Ln, Graham, NC 27253. Admission is $5 for all of us as this is a playoff game.
Thank you to all the families who supported our school at the Mattress Sale! This was a wonderful and
successful event to support our students in the arts! We were so pleased with the fundraising that we will
begin to run this same sale each year….so if you didn’t buy a mattress at Voyager yet, wait til our next
one.
Many of you have asked about the private Drivers Ed program being offered on campus in the Spring. All
the Information is included in the latter part of this newsletter. Please make sure to complete your
REGISTRATION and return directly to Jordan Driving School to save your child’s seat! Our initial class
was very successful!
Now is the time to think about your summer plans and check out our Voyager Camp! We have a great
program ready for your children and provide full day camps including early and after care as needed.
Check out this amazing Voyager Summer Camp promo video!
https://youtu.be/tf9AHLOb8sw
The Culinary Arts and Hospitality II class is very excited to create a custom cookbook featuring favorite
recipes from our Voyager Academy Families! This will be the first edition of the Voyager Vikings
Cookbook. We want this to be a K-12 collaboration of staff and families! Information regarding an art
contest for the cover page will be sent out in the next week. These cookbooks will be professionally
published and are sure to be a treasured keepsake for us all. Money raised will be used to support the
Culinary Arts Department.
Please submit 3-5 of your favorite recipes so you can be represented in our cookbook! Many recipes from
all of our staff and families will ensure that our cookbook is a success. We cannot guarantee that all
recipes will make the final cut (i.e. if we receive 15 recipes for apple pie, we will not be able to print all of
them). We are using Morris Press Cookbook’s web site to easily submit recipes online (see below). If you
do not have Internet access, please submit hardcopies of your recipes to Kylie Koerner at VAHS, and we
will enter them for you.
We anticipate a great demand for our cookbooks, and we want to be certain to order enough. To reserve
your copies, email Kylie Koerner at [email protected], with the number of cookbooks you
will be purchasing. The slip below may also be given to Kylie Koerner. Cookbooks will be available at a
cost of $15 each.
Don’t forget that Teacher appreciation week is coming soon. Our staff does a great job and I hope you
share in celebrating them by supporting the PTO Teacher and Staff Appreciation activities. Check out the
PTO update to see how you can help say thank you to a Voyager employee! I hope you all have a
wonderful weekend and look forward to seeing our students and families next week.
Regards,
Jennifer Lucas, M.ED.
Managing Director
Voyager Academy, A K-12 Charter School
“Integrity is the consistency between what we say and what we do”
PTO UPDATE:
Attention Voyager families! Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week is February 13th - 17th this school
year. On Friday the 17th, we plan to do our annual gift card giveaway for our fabulous teachers. We are
accepting ANY amount from ALL vendors. Examples include grocery stores, retail
stores, restaurants, iTunes, etc. We are also accepting cash donations to help purchase gift cards for the
faculty and staff. We have even made it easier! Now you can donate
online! https://squareup.com/store/voyager-academy-pto. Voyager is fortunate to have talented teachers
and support staff. We are also fortunate to have so many thankful and appreciative families. We
look forward to showing our great staff that their hard work does not go unnoticed. You can send in gift
cards, checks made out to Voyager Academy and/or money labeled "Staff Appreciation" starting
NOW! Thanks for all that you do! And as always, Go Vikings Go!
Here is the schedule for the week for ES and MS:
Monday, February 13- Teacher's Favorites Day! We hope students will bring in the teacher's favorite
flower, candy, drink, etc.
Tuesday, February 14- Teacher Appreciation Lunch (Covered by Hospitality Com.)
Wednesday, February 15- Supply Day! We hope students will bring in requested supplies from the
teacher's wish list.
Thursday, February 16- Snack Day! (Covered by PTO)
Friday, February 17- The Gift Card Giveaway.
Here is the schedule for the week for HS:
Monday, February 13- Teacher Appreciation Lunch (Covered by Hospitality Com.)
Tuesday, February 14- Teacher Snack Day (Covered by PTO)
Wednesday, February 15- Supply Day! We hope students will bring in requested
supplies from the teacher's wish list.
Thursday, February 16- Snack Day! (Covered by PTO)
Athletics Update:
Important Announcements
MS Winter Sports Celebration - Basketball, Cheer and Wrestling Thursday February 16th - Winter Sports Banquet at Middle School Gym 5:45pm
Cake and Drinks to be provided after the celebration
MS BASEBALL TEAM SELECTION
Parents/Guardians and student – athletes please know that in order to be considered for baseball team
selection players must be present for all three days of the tryout period. Please keep in mind there were
44 student-athletes that signed the interest form for baseball tryouts and the team will only consist of 16
total players. Dates and location are as follows:
• Monday February 20 – 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Field 1 and Field 2 until BCA arrives then move
to field 2 / cages.
o This is a teacher workday. Players should gather on Field 1 at 2:00 p.m. for stretching
and communication. Day 1 tryouts will begin at 2:30 p.m.
o First Cut
• Tuesday February 21 – 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Field 2
o Players, not cut, should arrive ASAP after school for stretching and communication. Day
2 tryouts will begin at 4:00 p.m.
o Second Cut
• Wednesday February 22 – 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Field 1
o Players, not cut, should arrive ASAP after school for stretching and communication. Day
3 tryouts will begin at 4:00 p.m.
o Final Cut
UPCOMING ATHLETIC EVENTS
Please mark your calendars for the following events:
Voyager Academy Annual Golf Tournament--Saturday, May 6th
o This will take place at Hillandale Golf Course
o We are still looking for sponsors and golfers
Voyager Academy Car Wash and Yard Sale--Saturday, April 8th
o This will take place at Voyager Academy; we NEED donations for yard sale items.
We are now accepting donations for the Yard Sale, please contact Amanda Shaw at
[email protected] or Deuce Harris at [email protected] to set up a drop off time
and place.
WEST AND WOODALL
The athletic department would like to thank realtors, Kirk West and Burt Woodall and the agents in their
office, for supporting our student athletes as a level one sponsor. We ask that you support those that
support our student-athletes.
STATE FARM
The athletic department would like to thank Andy Jones and State Farm for supporting our student
athletes at Voyager Academy as a level one sponsor. We ask that you please support those that sponsor
our athletic program.
VIC CARD
Voyager Academy Athletics now has a new way to raise money. With the Harris teeter VIC Card, type in
the account number 3284 and the Voyager Academy Athletic program will receive a percentage of the
purchases.
LAW OFFICE OF SHELLEY CAMPEN BROWN
The Law Office of Shelley Campen Brown is now offering Voyager student and staff a discount on traffic
tickets. From now until the end of the year, attorney fees are $100.00 from an original $200.00. In
addition, Voyager families and staff will receive a discount if they do a Will and General Power of
Attorney for only $175.00.
ATHLETIC FEES
Parents please remember that once a student-athlete is selected for a team that athletic fees are due before
they may participate in any games or matches. Fees are below
MS - first sport - $105 any additional sports $75
HS- first sport -$135 any additional sport $95
MIDDLE SCHOOL/HIGH SCHOOL TRYOUT CONTACTS
Parents, below is the contact information for spring sport coaches. Shoukd you have any questions or
concerns, please contact these coaches.
Middle School Spring Sports Boys Baseball: [email protected]
Girls Softball: [email protected]
Coed Golf: [email protected]
Girls Soccer: [email protected]
Boys Tennis: [email protected]
High School Spring Sports Boys Baseball: [email protected]
Girls Softball: [email protected]
Boys Golf: [email protected]
Lacrosse: [email protected]
Girls Soccer: [email protected]
Boys Tennis: [email protected]
Track: [email protected]
Middle School
MS Winter Sports Celebration - Basketball, Cheer and Wrestling Thursday February 16th - Winter Sports Banquet at Middle School Gym 5:45pm
Cake and Drinks to be provided after the celebration
High School
Wrestling Friday and Saturday February 17th and 18th 1-A State Championships – 9am - Greensboro Coliseum
Basketball Monday – Conference Championship Round 1
Wednesday – Conference Championship Semi Finals @ River Mill Academy
Friday - Conference Championship Finals @ River Mill Academy
All Schedules, venues, directions and release times for contest are available on the athletic
website. Please see website for this information
Supporters
Voyager Families we ask that you continue to support those that support our athletic programs. The
companies below have made huge contributions to allow our student-athletes the opportunity to
participate in educational driven athletics:
North Durham Orthodontics- Who reminds us that a smile is always in style
Emerge- who work hard to keep our athletes on the court and fields
The Law Offices of Shelley Campen Brown - there to assist you with any of your legal needs and
offering specials to Voyager Families
Roxboro Road Chick-Fil-A who helps us feed the fire and can provide catering for any of your
gatherings
Upchurch Drugs and Gift Shoppe – there to help with all your medication, or optical needs while
providing a place to find a perfect gift to just show someone you care.
Rick Hendricks Chevrolet – Partnering with our Athletic Programs as our title sponsor for our 2016
Golf Tournament
Rasberry Maintenance – Providing quality service for of your commercial or residential cleaning and
landscaping needs
West and Woodall- Providing for your real estate needs from Hyco and Mayo Lakes to Raleigh,
Durham. Please contact them at (919) 382-2000
Andy Jones – State Farm Insurance – Providing an answer for all your insurance needs.
(919) 477-0054
Care Program Update:
Dear Voyager Families,
Spring Break Camp Registration is now open for our Spring Break camp! Spring Break Camp will take place April 17-21,
from 7:30 am-5:30 pm. Please click on the link below to register your student. A non refundable
registration fee of $35 is required to hold your child's slot. The remaining balance is due on the first day
of the camp, April 17, 2017. This camp is open to students who do not attend Voyager. Registration
link! https://goo.gl/forms/ocbE38HxYKclwfcl1
Summer Camp information Registration for summer camps at Voyager Academy is now open! Please click the link below to view all
of the camps that will be offered on Voyager's campus this summer. Please be reminded that camp
information will be updated as soon as it becomes available. Should you have any questions, please do
not hesitate to contact me!
There are 2 steps to registering for summer camp:
1) submit payment via orgs online (or in person)
2) complete the registration form online
Summer Camp information link
http://voyageracademy.net/resources/summer-camps/
Summer Camp Promo video
https://youtu.be/tf9AHLOb8sw
Elementary Update:
Dear VAES Families,
This week is our Jump Rope for Heart event and the students are very excited. Our goal this year is
$7,500. As of today, we have raised $3,400. There is still time for you to donate to the American Heart
Association and support our Jump Rope for Heart event. In PE, the students are doing many
cardiovascular activities, including jumping rope. The students are having a lot of fun while getting their
hearts pumping!! I have included some terrific pictures below. Enjoy!!
I have noticed that some students have been bringing electronics to school. I know students enjoy using
these items when they have free choice time during snack, lunch, or recess. However, the teachers have
the authority to ask students and parents not to bring these items to school, if they see that it is disrupting
the learning in the classroom. Also, I would caution parents from sending in expensive devices with their
children. As you know, students misplace and lose things. I would hate for a child’s iPad, tablet, phone,
etc. to be lost or stolen.
Next week is Staff Appreciation Week. We are all very excited about the events that the PTO has
planned for us!! The VAES Staff appreciate all you do to support us throughout the year!!!! Thank you!!
Best,
Leslie Paynter
VAES Principal
Jump Rope for Heart Activities this week!!
Message from our PE teachers, Mrs. Derrick and Mrs. Flowe-Dawson:
We are hoping to reach our goal of $7500 to aid the American Heart Association with their research. If
we reach our goal, Mrs. Paynter will dress -up as Rory the Lion and greet you in car line. Let's make this
happen!!!! Students can make donations online or bring their donations in the envelope that was sent
home last week. The student in each grade level who raises the most money will get to be the Physical
Education teacher for their class for a day! They will plan their lesson with us, and then teach it to their
peers, while we are the Teacher Assistant. Yippee!!
For every $1,500 VAES raises, we will receive a $100 gift certificate to US Games. With these gift
certificates, we are able to buy equipment for your students to use and enjoy during Physical Education.
Thank you so much for your support,
Brenda Derrick and Marie Flowe-Dawson
VAES Teacher Appreciation Week Staff Luncheon:
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we are hosting an Italian Themed Teacher/Staff Luncheon at the
Elementary School on February 14th. Please review the link and help if you are able. In addition, the
Teachers would love to have lunch coverage so they can relax and enjoy the meal. Thanks in advance.
Here is the link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0a48a8a6229-vaes6
Lynn Mattioli and Dana King
Staff Appreciation Week-February 13 – 17 (next week):
Thank you to all that have contributed to our upcoming Staff Appreciation Week, so far. On Friday,
February 17, the PTO will have their annual gift card giveaway. They are accepting ANY amount from
ALL vendors. They are also accepting cash donations to help purchase gift cards for this favorite event.
This year, the PTO has even made it easier! You can donate online at https://squareup.com/store/voyager-
academy-pto.
K – 3 In-School Science Olympiad Tournament:
Join us for our First Annual Voyager Elementary (K-3) Science Olympiad Tournament on Wednesday,
February 15th in the Elementary School Gym from 4:00 – 5:20!
After working with Mrs. Majewski, our Elementary Science Teacher, this trimester, the youngest
competitors on Voyager's Science Olympiad team will be showing off their skills!!
Featured events are:
Animal Adaptations - make an animal that can live in a particular habitat.
Backyard Biologist - identify trees, amphibians, and reptiles of North Carolina.
Bone and Brawn - all about muscles and bones!
Genes R Us - genetics and inheritance explained.
Movers and Shakers - examine earthquakes and other geologic forces that affect Earth.
Rock Star - test skills in identifying rocks and minerals
Weather Permitting Explore the properties of air and how they affect weather.
Marshmallow Catapult - hit a target using paint stirrers, a string, and everyone's favorite treat!
There will be three 20-minute periods of events. Awards will be given at 5:20 so that 1st and 2nd graders
can attend their Project Celebrations. Spectators are welcome - come and show your support for
Voyager's Science Olympiad teams!
K -12 Cookbook:
The high school Culinary Arts class is creating a schoolwide cookbook that will feature family
recipes. To follow the family theme of our book, we are holding a contest and requesting cover art
submissions from Voyager students, faculty, and their families. The winner of this contest will receive
one free cookbook, as well as have their art displayed, along with their name, on the cover of the
cookbook. Since we have a viking as our mascot, we decided that it would be appropriate to include this
feature in the cover illustration. Please feel free to be as creative as possible, for we are open to all
suggestions and ideas. All submissions are due by Friday, February 17, 2017. Submissions can be sent
electronically to [email protected] or submitted in person to Kylie Koerner at Voyager
Academy High School.
DON’T FORGET TO SUBMIT YOUR FAVORITE FAMILY RECIPES! To Submit Recipes Online:
Go to http://www.typensave.com and click ‘Login.’
Enter the User Name: voyager1
Enter the password: (thyme459) and click ‘Submit.’
Enter your name and click ‘Continue.’
Click ‘Add Recipes’ to begin adding your recipes.
Thank you for your support! Sincerely,
The High School Culinary Arts & Hospitality II Class
VAES Yearbook Ordering Information: 2016-17 Elementary School Yearbooks are now on sale and can only be ordered online this year. You
can order your copy online at www.strawbridge.net. Yearbooks are now $27.00 each and must be
ordered by March 31, 2017. We do not order extras and do not anticipate having extras left over. Please
place your order by this date to ensure your student receives a copy. Visit www.strawbridge.net, click on
Pay or Order Online, enter our school code 110322 for Voyager Elementary, then click View Gallery.
Choose Yearbook to proceed to your order. Please contact Leslie Jewell ([email protected]) if
you have any questions. Don't miss out - Order today!!
Inclement Weather:
Please remember that we will follow the DPS inclement weather advisories including delays, closings,
and early dismissals. So, if DPS is closed, we will be closed. If DPS has a two hour delay, we will have a
two hour delay. If DPS, has an early release due to inclement weather, we will dismiss early too. If you
see that DPS is closed, delayed, or releasing early and you have not seen something for Voyager, know
that we will be doing the same thing as DPS. We will post these on our website, send a school connects
message, and we will send a REMIND text, as soon as we can. Please do not call the school as soon as
you see the DPS post to ask if we are closing, etc. Please give us time to send the phone, email, and text
messages. Do call us if there will be a change in who will pick-up your child. On Friday, we were so
overwhelmed with the phone calls asking if we were dismissing early that it was difficult to assist the
families that needed to talk to inform of us a change in their child’s schedule and/or pick-up.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Monday, February 13 – Friday, February 17: Staff Appreciation Week
Tuesday, February 14: Kindergarten Fairy Tale Ball
Tuesday, February 14: VAES Staff Hospitality Luncheon
Wednesday, February 15 @ 8:30 AM: Kindergarten – Third Grade Tour
Wednesday, February 15 @ 4:00: VAES In-School Science Olympiad K – 3 Tournament
Wednesday, February 15 from 5:30 - 6:30: First and Second Grade Project Celebration
Friday, February 17 from 11:00 - 11:45 (*this is a date & time change): Kindergarten Project
Celebration (if you are able, please park in the high school front lot to assist with traffic and parking)
Friday, February 17 from 12:00-12:30 & 12:30 - 1:00: Third Grade Project Celebration
Monday, February 13 - Friday, February 17: Teacher Appreciation Week
Monday, February 20: Required Teacher Workday/No School for Students
Tuesday, February 21: First Grade Field Trip to Marbles
Wednesday, February 22 & Thursday, February 23: Second Grade In-School Field Experience with
Science Fun for Everyone
Friday, February 24: 2nd Trimester Report Cards to go home
Tuesday, March 1: Kindergarten In-School Field Experience with Science Fun for Everyone
Wednesday, March 2: 2nd Grade Field Trip to the Museum of Life & Science
Middle School Update:
Hello Voyager Middle School Families,
It’s been a terrific week at Voyager Middle School! It’s hard to believe that we are at the mid-quarter
mark for the 3rd quarter. Progress reports will be sent home tomorrow with our 4th and 5th graders. Our
fifth graders will also take home a copy of their mid-year benchmark results. I am very proud of our
students and the effort they put into these benchmarks.
Our 6th, 7th, and 8th graders do not receive a paper copy of a progress report. You are able to view their
grades in PowerSchool. All grades should be entered by the end of the day tomorrow. These grades
reflect the first half of the third nine weeks. Our 6th-8th graders will also receive a copy of their
benchmark results. Please ask your child for their results.
Mr. Smith and I are meeting with each grade level to remind the students of the expectations that we have
of all of them. The expectations include: completing assignments on time, turning assignments in on
time, getting to class on time, being present and an active participant in class, following school rules,
using a hall pass when needing to go to another area of the building, keeping hands to self, and treating
others as they would want to be treated. Being unkind to others, calling names, making fun of others are
unacceptable and not tolerated if we know it is going on. Mr. Smith and I handle all situations that come
our way!
NEWSFLASH 1!!! Our basketball teams had a terrific season. Our girls showed such progress
over the course of the season. Their games were full of excitement. We did not reach the
tournament championship game but it wasn’t for lack of effort and energy. We are proud of their
accomplishments and sportsmanship!
NEWSFLASH 2!!! Our boys will play Kestral Heights for the tournament championship. We are
also very proud of the play of our boys. They’ve had a terrific season with many wins but more
importantly ----great sportsmanship. We wish them well in the game against Kestral.
NEWSFLASH 3!!! Don’t forget to order your yearbook. Here is the correct web site----
www.strawbridge.net. The code needed is 108404.
NEWSFLASH 4!!! On Tuesday, February 14, we invite our students to Dress for Success. This
means to dress in their very best attire! The National Junior Honor Society is also sponsoring a
diaper drive on February 14. Please send diapers so we can have lots to share with the Diaper
Bank who distributes to those in need.
NEWSFLASH 5!!! Our 8th graders are in the process of selecting courses for 9th grade. The high
school team is working with our students to ensure they register for what is needed. What an
exciting time for our 8th graders!!
IMPORTANT!!!! IMPORTANT!!!! IMPORTANT!!!!
Attention Voyager families! Thank you to all that have contributed to our upcoming Staff Appreciation
Week so far. We are celebrating our staff the week of February 13th - 17th this year. On Friday the 17th,
we plan to do our annual gift card giveaway. We are accepting ANY amount from ALL vendors. We are
also accepting cash donations to help purchase gift cards for this favorite event. This year, we have even
made it easier! You can donate online at https://squareup.com/store/voyager-academy-pto.
Voyager is fortunate to have talented teachers and support staff. We are also fortunate to have so many
thankful and appreciative families. We look forward to showing our great staff that their hard work does
not go unnoticed. You can send in gift cards and checks made out to Voyager Academy and/or money
labeled "Staff Appreciation". Thanks for all that you do! And as always, Go Vikings Go!
Middle School Schedule Monday, February 13: Teacher and Staff Favorites Day!
We hope students will bring in the teacher's favorite flower, candy, drink, etc.
Tuesday, February 14: Staff Appreciation Lunch
(Covered by Hospitality Committee)
Wednesday, February 15: Supply Day!
We hope students will bring in requested supplies from the teacher's wish list.
Thursday, February 16: Staff Snack Day!
(Covered by PTO)
Friday, February 17: The Annual Gift Card Giveaway.
The Middle School Hospitality Luncheon will be on Tuesday, February 14, during Teacher Appreciation
Week! See the sign up here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0949A8AE2A1-vams19
If you'd like to receive an email monthly with the Sign Up Genius link, please email Ricci McKenna at
[email protected] to be added to the committee.
Thanks for all you do to support your child! We appreciate each of you!
Gwen
Gwen Johnson [email protected]
Voyager Middle School Principal
High School Update:
Attention Freshmen
In order to earn your mandatory 10 hours of service for SERVE, all freshman MUST submit a work of
original writing to the literary anthology (counts for 2 hours of service).
Submissions should address the theme of the anthology: heroes and heroism
Submissions may be poetry, fiction, nonfiction, but all work must be your own, original, creative
property. Submissions must be no longer than 2,000 words, and will be peer-reviewed.
All submissions due by February 27, 2017. Email your submissions [email protected]
with FRESHMAN SUBMISSION in the subject line.
The VAHS Prom
Prom Committee is selling snacks and cold drinks at lunch to raise money for the Junior Senior
Prom. The Prom Theme was selected and it is going to be Midnight Masquerade.
A Yard Sale and a Car Wash
The Athletic Department will be having a Yard Sale and Car Wash on April 8, 2017. We are asking for
donations from anyone and everyone who may have items that are taking up room in your house. If you
have items that you would like to donate to our yard sale, please contact Amanda Shaw at
[email protected] We will make arrangements to get the item or items from you.
A Semi-formal at VAHS
The high school Winter Semi-formal will occur on Saturday, February 25th, from 7-10 pm in the
elementary school gym. Any food or beverage donations would be appreciated. Tickets will be on sale
February 13-17 during lunch. Questions may be directed to Mrs. McGhinnis
Drivers’ Ed. Classes
Our next DPS Driver's Ed Class has been scheduled!
The class will meet at the following times: March 22-April 11 from 6:30-8:30AM at VAHS
Those students who signed up for the November class and did not get in will have first priority for the
March class. Mr. Hanchey will be contacting these students soon. The remaining spaces will be filled by a
lottery from the March 14th sign ups.
Sign ups will take place in the high school front office on March 14th from 8:00-8:30am.
Students must be age 14.5, or older to take the class.
The cost of the class is $45 cash or money order and must be paid on the first day of class. Questions?
Please contact David Roberson 919-560-3702
FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes)
FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) Meets every Friday, after school, from 3:50-4:50 pm in Room
D124. No need to be a Christian, nor an Athlete :) All are welcome!
Project SERVE Announcement for Freshmen
As part of the freshman SERVE project, students will be writing and selling an anthology to raise funds
for TROSA, the local organization the class voted to focus on this year. In order to reach the 10 hours of
required service, each student must submit a piece for inclusion in the anthology (which counts for two of
their hours). Students can write anything; a poem, a piece of fiction, a letter, nonfiction, etc, as long as it
is under 2,000 words and connects in some way to the theme of heroes and heroism. Submissions should
be emailed to [email protected] with FRESHMAN SUBMISSION in the subject line, and
all submissions are due by February 27, 2017. If you have questions, please see Ms. McConnel!
Information Session About Career and College Promise (enrollment in community college while at
Voyager Academy High School)
There will be a Durham Tech. CCP Information Session at VAHS for rising Juniors and Seniors on
Tuesday Feb 21 from 10:30-11:30 in room B-119.
Interested students need to sign up with Ms. O'Kane. Parents are welcome to attend as well. For more
information see the Durham Tech CCP website:
https://www.durhamtech.edu/ccp/index.htm
Additional Information Sessions at Durham Tech. are listed there as well for parents and students who
can not attend the VAHS meeting.
A Yard Sale and a Car Wash
The Athletic Department will be having a Yard Sale and Car Wash on April 8, 2017. We are asking for
donations from anyone and everyone who may have items that are taking up room in your house. If you
have items that you would like to donate to our yard sale, please contact Amanda Shaw at
[email protected] We will make arrangements to get the item or items from you.
~ REGISTRATION FORM ~ VOYAGER ACADEMY DRIVER EDUCATION
I agree to the terms and conditions of the private class offered at Voyager Academy by Jordan
Driving School of the Carolinas for my student at the agreed fee schedule for the class. I have an
expressed interest in (check one below) – The final decision will be majority preference.
~ Apr. 17 - 20, 2017 – M/T/W – 8:30A – 4:30P // Th. 8:30A – 2:30P ~
Signature of Parent/Guardian
BIRTH CERTIFICATE NAME:
FIRST MIDDLE LAST
ADDRESS (AS YOU WANT IT TO APPEAR ON PERMIT)
No PO Box
____________________ ________ Female ____ Male ____
Date of Birth: mm/dd/yyyy Age
Emergency Contact:
#1: ________________________________________________________
#2: ________________________________________________________
Email: Parent/Guardian
Alternate/Student
Attends what school / in what grade: ________________________FR SOPH JR SR
COOKBOOK COVER ART CONTEST!
The high school Culinary Arts class is creating a schoolwide cookbook that will
feature family recipes. To follow the family theme of our book, we are holding a contest and requesting cover art submissions from Voyager students, faculty, and their families. The winner of this contest will receive one free cookbook, as well as
have their art displayed, along with their name, on the cover of the cookbook. Since we have a viking as our mascot, we decided that it would be
appropriate to include this feature in the cover illustration. Please feel free to be as creative as possible, for we are open to all suggestions and ideas. All submissions are due by Friday, February 17, 2017. Submissions can be sent electronically to
[email protected] or submitted in person to Kylie Koerner at Voyager Academy High School.
DON’T FORGET TO SUBMIT YOUR FAVORITE FAMILY RECIPES!
To Submit Recipes Online:
Go to http://www.typensave.com and click ‘Login.’ Enter the User Name: voyager1
Enter the password: (thyme459) and click ‘Submit.’
Enter your name and click ‘Continue.’ Click ‘Add Recipes’ to begin adding your recipes
Thank you for your support!
Sincerely, The High School Culinary Arts & Hospitality II Class
