Weekly Update
Weekly Update for the Week of December 16, 2024
Top 5 things to know for the week ahead
1. A look at the week ahead
Monday, December 16th ~ Normal Bell Schedule & Chocolate Covered Anything Day
Tuesday, December 17th ~ Normal Bell Schedule & Maple Syrup Day
Wednesday, December 18th ~Normal Bell Schedule & Answer the Phone Like Buddy The Elf Day
Thursday, December 19th ~ Normal Bell Schedule & Oatmeal Muffin Day
Friday, December 20th ~ 2 Hour Early Release Schedule & Go Caroling Day
2. Monthly Focus: Enhancing Digital Literacy
Creative Digital Expression
"Creative digital expression" refers to the act of using digital tools and technologies to create art, communicate ideas, and express oneself through various digital mediums like graphic design, video, music, animation, and interactive installations, essentially utilizing technology to manifest creative visions in a digital space." (source)
Ways to create your creative digital expression include:
- Experiment with digital tools for presentations (e.g., slides, infographics).
- Start a blog or journal to document learning experiences.
- Participate in virtual clubs or extracurricular activities.
- Share a creative project with classmates or teachers
3. Friday & Winter Break!
This Friday (12/20) is an early dismissal day! Please make sure you follow the bell schedule .
Beginning Monday, all schools and offices will be CLOSED until January 6, 2025.
We hope that all VA Sharks have a wonderful and restful break!
4. Marking Period Recovery
Reminder!
If you have any MP1 recovery in Edgenuity, please be sure you are working on it! The deadline to complete the courses is January 10, 2025 (which is the Friday after Winter Break!)