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Week of: September 23 - September 27, 2024
2024–2025 CCSD Districtwide Survey
Attention NVLA Community
Parents/guardians, students, and staff are encouraged to participate in the Clark County School District Annual Survey. This survey is essential to providing feedback on our progress toward District priorities, meeting Board and Nevada Department of Education requirements, and supporting our ongoing improvement efforts.
Survey Details:
- Opened: Monday, October 28, 2024
- Closes: 5:00 p.m., Friday, December 20, 2024
- Participation Requirement: At least 75% of eligible students in Grades 4-12
The survey takes less than 10 minutes and is a vital part of the District’s annual self-assessment. Your feedback makes a difference, so please take a moment to complete the survey and help us reach our goal!
Parent/Guardian Survey
Parents/Guardians are encouraged to submit their 2024–2025 Districtwide Parent/Guardian Survey online using a computer, laptop, or other mobile device at https://www.ccsd.net/survey. Any parent/guardian with children enrolled at the school are eligible to take the survey.
Student Survey
Students can access the 2024–2025 Districtwide Student Survey at https://www.ccsd.net/survey. Please note that the survey is to be completed by students in Grades 4 through 12. To access the Student Survey, students must type in their student ID number and birthdate to complete the survey. Students must complete more than half of the survey in order to count as a participant.
Staff Survey
Staff can access the 2024–2025 Districtwide School Staff Survey at https://www.ccsd.net/survey. If a staff member is working in a remote location that is not part of CCSD’s network, they will be prompted to enter a password.
Thank you for supporting our community and helping shape the future of our schools!
📸 It's Time for NVLA Yearbook Submissions! 🎉
Hey NVLA Students, Parents & Families,
We need YOUR amazing photos to make this yearbook unforgettable! Submit them here: Yearbook Submission Link.
📝 Important Guidelines:
- All photos must be school-appropriate.
- Only ONE photo per quote, and make sure your quote matches the concept of your photo!
- Submission does not guarantee inclusion.
📅 Deadline: Before Christmas break—don’t wait!
Questions or concerns? Contact our Yearbook Advisors:
✉️ Mr. Marks: marksam@nv.ccsd.net
✉️ Mrs. Thurmond: thurmha@nv.ccsd.net
Let’s make this yearbook AWESOME together!
Thank you,
The NVLA Publications Team
📢 Attention NVLA Students!
🔔 Important Reminder: The deadline to submit any missing assignments is December 9th! After this date, assignments will close permanently, and no further submissions will be accepted.
📅 Final Grades Post on December 20th – Make sure you’re on track to finish the semester strong! 💪
✅ Take action NOW:
- Reach out to your teachers ASAP if you have any questions or need help with missing assignments.
- Stay organized and don’t wait until the last minute.
Let’s finish the semester with success! You’ve got this! 💻✨
#StayOnTrack #FinishStrong #NVLAPride
NYS Sports Exclusive Offer for NVLA Students!
🎉 Exciting Winter Sports Opportunity for NVLA Students! 🎉
Attention NVLA families! We’re thrilled to announce an exclusive winter sports offer for NVLA students through National Youth Sports (NYS). 🏀⚽🏐
NYS offers a variety of sports programs, including:
⚾ Baseball
🏀 Basketball
🏈 Flag Football & 7V7 Football
⚽ Soccer
🏐 Volleyball
💻 Register Today: Visit nysnevada.com to secure your spot and join the action!
Don’t miss this opportunity to stay active, build skills, and have fun this winter. Let’s show some NVLA pride on the field and court!
#NYSNevada #NVLASports #StayActive
26th Annual Economic Summit
Hello Middle & High School Families,
UNLV Early Outreach is excited to announce registration for the 26th Annual Economic Summit & Student Leadership Conference (ESSLC) on Saturday, December 7 from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM inside the UNLV Student Union. This event is FREE and open to all 6th-12th grade students and parents. Morning workshops will include financial literacy, college admissions and financial aid, college and career readiness, entrepreneurship and entertainment, the undergraduate experience, etc. Parents are also invited to attend sessions on learning how to jumpstart their child's high school and college journey. In the afternoon, join us for a Block Party that will include a resource fair, entertainment, games and contests, a live DJ, and more!
Lunch will be provided in the UNLV Dining Commons. Registration is required for this event.
Click HERE to register today!
Raising Rebels,
🎄✨ Winter Fest 2024 ✨🎄
🎄✨ Winter Fest 2024 ✨🎄
Presented by Nevada State Bank
📅 Event Dates:
• Thursday, December 5: Plaza Activities start at 5 PM
• Tree Lighting Ceremony & Drone Show at 6:45 PM 🌲🚁
• Friday, December 6: Electric Light Parade starts at 6:30 PM 🎉🚗💡
📍 Location: Water Street District, Henderson
• Tree Lighting & Drone Show: Water Street Plaza
• Electric Light Parade: All along Water Street
💸 Cost: FREE
The City of Henderson invites you to kick off the holiday season with Winter Fest 2024! 🌟 This beloved annual event is bigger than ever, with a special drone show lighting up the sky.
🎶 Enjoy performances by the Henderson Symphony Orchestra, holiday décor illuminating Water Street Plaza, and plenty of festive entertainment for all ages!
📸 City of Henderson
🎅✨ Don’t miss Southern Nevada’s biggest holiday celebration! Bring family and friends to experience the magic of the season under the beautiful lights of the Water Street District.
HELP of Southern Nevada HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Hello Educators, Parents, and Community Members,
Nominations for the Las Vegas Review-Journal's Academic Excellence Awards opened last week and will remain open through March 24, 2025. This is your chance to recognize outstanding students in grades K–12 across Southern Nevada who excel in academics, leadership, citizenship, and community service.
Help us spread the word! Share this with your friends, colleagues, and school communities so we can celebrate as many incredible students as possible. Each student selected as an Academic Excellence Award recipient will receive:
- A custom Academic Excellence Award
- A $1,000 scholarship
- An invitation to the exclusive Academic Awards Dinner, with four guests
Please consider nominating a student who embodies qualities like Academic Excellence, Responsibility, Leadership, and Community Service. This is a wonderful way to celebrate their hard work and accomplishments!
How You Can Help:
- Nominate a deserving student today! Nominations are open to all (K-12) Southern Nevada students in public, private, charter, magnet, and homeschool settings.
- Share the attached PDF with your network! Feel free to forward it to other educators, parents, and community members who may know a student worthy of recognition.
Deadline for Nominations: Monday, March 24, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
Nominations can be submitted online at www.reviewjournal.com/academics.
Thank you for helping us recognize and celebrate Southern Nevada’s young leaders! We look forward to reading about these inspiring students and the bright futures they are building.
Warm regards,
Paris Paull
Sr. Director of Marketing Operations
PSAT Results Now Available – Shout Out to 8th, 10th, and 11th Graders!
Dear Parents, Students, and Staff,
We are excited to announce that PSAT results are now available! A huge shout out to all 8th, 10th, and 11th graders who participated in this valuable assessment.
To access your scores, please follow these steps:
Go to the College Board website:
Visit https://account.collegeboard.org/login/login.Create an Account:
If you don’t already have a College Board account, create one by following the instructions on the site.Access Your Score Report:
Once logged in, your PSAT score should appear at the top of the page.
These results are not only important for tracking your academic progress, but they also provide valuable information that can help guide you through your high school journey and future college planning. Be sure to discuss your scores with your counselor for further support on your path.
We’re proud of all the hard work and dedication our students have shown! Keep up the great work!
Best regards,
FAFSA Financial AID CSN Workshops
Celebrate The Holiday Season With Gratitude and Fun Activities for Your Family!
Exciting Fun for NVLA Families!
Looking for engaging activities for your kids? Check out this amazing resource full of fun PBS activities they can enjoy! From crafts to educational games, there’s something for everyone.
Click the link to explore: PBS Activities for Kids
Let the creativity and learning begin!
Greetings Innovators!
📷📸 👇👇👇👇SENIORS👇👇👇👇🎓🎓
Schedule Your Senior Cap & Gown Session with The Photo Guys!
Attention seniors! It's time to capture one of the most important moments of your high school journey—your cap and gown photos! These photos will be featured in this year’s yearbook, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to make it memorable.
Book your in-studio appointment now with The Photo Guys on December 13th, before sessions fill up! Secure your spot and create lasting memories for your senior year.
Click here to book your session: https://book.usesession.com/s/7ufcIPr23
Schedule today and celebrate your milestone in style!
The NVLA Administration
NVLA HS Chess Club Interest Form
ASVAB Career Explorations Program
Hi NVLA students:
I am Mrs. Attebery, Counselor, who will be signing you up for the optional ASVAB Career Explorations Program. This assessment is not only for those interested in going into the military. It is for ALL students who want to explore their interests and how those interests can be connected to career opportunities.
***Test is open to 10th, 11th, and 12th graders
***The test must be taken on campus as you need the test code to take the assessment, so keep that in mind when deciding to sign up.
Test will be given:
December 11, 2024
Time: 9:00 am (Arrival 8:30 am)
Hours: 9:00 am -Noon (test is self-timed so may be quicker, but for planning expect around 4 hours)
Results: January 22nd @ 9:00 am (online test interpretation presentation)
Nevada Pathways for all students: High Quality Career Profiles, Work Based Learning Tracking, Careers match, Aptitude Quiz, Personality Quiz, Career clusters, Work Values, Resume & Cover letters, etc...and much more.
Public Education Foundation Scholarships
School-Based Health Center
No Out-Of-Pocket Cost For Clark County school District Students
Sin costos de bolsillo para los estudiantes del distrito escolar del condado de Clark
Hours: 7:30am-2:00pm
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR THE SEMESTER.
Registration for spring semester will begin in December.
Parents wanting to enroll their child or transfer from a CCSD school can come to the NVLA on the following days:
Monday December 9th to Friday December 20th
Hours: 7:30AM to 2PM
Do not have them withdraw until December 20th or later.
Elementary Start Time - 8:00am
Middle & High School Start Time - 9:00am
*CLICK The Bell Schedules Below*
Note for Students NEW to CCSD: If you are a brand new student to CCSD please be advised that you will not have access to your Canvas course information for a minimum of 48 hours from your initial enrollment date for the 24-25 school year.
However, you may still access class using your personal device and the instructions from the welcome letter.
MS/HS Bell Schedule
Plagiarism Notice
Plagiarism of any kind is unacceptable.
NVLA utilizes the program Turn It In to review assignments to ensure there is no plagiarism of any kind taking place.
Plagiarism includes but is not limited to: ChatGPT usage, AI usage, copying peer work, improperly citing information from the internet, etc.
Please follow up with your teachers for more information should you have any questions.
Nevada Learning Academy Social Media Links
NVLA PTA
Please visit our website https://sites.google.com/view/nvlapta?pli=1 to see what other events and fundraisers we currently have going on.
If you would like to get involved by joining PTA, click on the link below:
If you have any questions, reach out to us at nvlapta@gmail.com
Address: 3050 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, Nevada 89121
Email: nvla@nv.ccsd.net
Phone Number: 702-799-6852