VTCTA Parent Weekly 9/16-9/20, 2024
Week of September 16, 2024
2. All Families: CCSD has launched Every Day Matters, a campaign aimed at reducing chronic absenteeism to emphasize the importance of daily attendance. Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing 10% or more of enrolled school days for any reason (excused or unexcused). Chronically absent students are less likely to succeed academically and more likely to drop out of school.
3. All Families: Makeup Picture Day is Friday, September 27th. Please view the information below regarding picture retakes.
- Student Attire: students can wear a school spirit shirt and jeans or they must be dressed in regular student standard attire (SSA).
- To participate in the picture makeup day students must meet one of the following criteria:
- The student was absent on the original picture date.
- The student would like to retake their picture.
- If this is the case, the student must bring their original picture package (purchased a package through Dorian Studios) with them to school on 9/27/2024. No purchased pictures = No retake.
- Students will show their original picture package to their teacher and teachers will dismiss these students to go to the gym for the retake following the schedule below.
- Schedule:
- Period 5: Seniors and Juniors
- Period 6: Sophomores and Freshmen
- ***SENIORS, Dorian is providing tuxedos and drapes for students to use during pictures***
1st Cane's Lunch on Friday, September 27th! Only $10-Order from the Banker
- If you have any questions, see Mr. Lange, your senior advisor, in Room B118.
Any questions about senior events? See Mr. Lange in Room B118.
2. Free Tutoring Resource: The Library District is providing students FREE tutoring and homework help during the 2024-2025 school year. No appointment needed. Click here for more information.
3. Free Tutoring Resource: The Academic Support and Community Service Center is providing in-person tutoring services at no cost to students and their families. Students can get help in any subject or feedback on their written work from highly qualified educators. Services are available Monday - Friday from 2:40pm - 5:30pm. Please click here to visit their website or click here to view a flyer for more information.
4. College Readiness Bootcamp: The Asian Community Development Council is hosting their annual College Readiness Bootcamp event on Sat 9/28/24 from 9 am-2 pm at UNLV. This is a free event for 9th-12th grade students and their parents to learn more about applying to college, touring UNLV as well as eating at the dining hall and getting hands-on informational support. Students do not have to be AANHPI to attend and their parents do not have to attend, but there is a specific track for parents to attend if available. Click here to register or here for more information.
5. Families and Students: Follow VTCTA'S Counseling Team (@vtctacounselors) on Instagram for updates and information about scholarship opportunities and workshops, college fairs, and community resources.
Attention Juniors & Seniors!
Are you a junior or senior interested in pursuing a career in law? The Huellas Mentorship program is now accepting applications for the 2024-25 school year. Mentees gain invaluable experience and unique opportunities including hands-on experiences in a courtroom or law firm, college preparatory advice, and scholarships! Click on button below to apply today!
ACT Bootcamp Weekend October 11th-13th
Get ready for to do your best on the ACT or improve your score by enrolling in our ACT Bootcamp October 11, 2024- October 13, 2024. Follow the directions below to register. Veterans Tribute CTA students can attend for only $199. When completing your payment, make sure that you input the code GOSENTINELS.
SSA: Please review SSA requirements. Students must be dressed in SSA every school day unless otherwise communicated by school staff. Students must follow the CCSD dress code on non-SSA days.
Student ID and Lanyard: a lanyard with school ID must be worn and visible at all times. Any student found without a lanyard and ID will be issued a new school ID and a $5 charge will be added to their student account.
Friday Spirit Wear Days: Every Friday is designated as Spirit Day. Students may follow SSA or may follow the Spirit Wear guidelines. Fridays are NOT free-dress days. Please review Spirit Wear Do’s and Dont’s.
Cell Phone (Personal Devices): CCSD is taking an innovative approach to promote a healthy learning environment this school year: Students in Grades 6 to 12 must put away their cell phones while in the classroom. Students in middle and high school will place their phones in non-locking, signal-blocking pouches that will prevent cell phones and other devices from sending or receiving signals while inside the pouch. Click here for more information on this important initiative.
Attendance: Attendance is critical to ensure all students have access to the resources and support necessary for academic success. Any student who exceeds 8 unapproved absences in a course will be denied credit and will be issued a failing grade. To avoid receiving a Denial of Credit, students should submit absence notes to B-160 within 3 days of returning to school. Families may also notify the attendance office by email (gomezma@nv.ccsd.net) or phone (702.799.4710 ext 4202) if a student needs to be absent from school.
September 16th: No School for Students- Staff Development Day
September 17th-24th: SOT Student/Parent Elections
September 17th: Juniors & Seniors Only - Carrington College Visit @9:30am in the Student Union
September 17th: Army Quad Visits during both lunches
September 24th: Vitalant Blood Drive @ Veterans- can be 17+ years old to participate with parent permission. Students who donate will earn 3 volunteer hours. Visit B160 to pick up a permission slip.
September 24th-26th: Camp Lee Field Trip
September 24th: Seniors only - CSN College Visit at 9:30am in the Student Union
September 26th: Seniors only - SUU college visit @ 11:15am in the Student Union
September 27th: Picture Retakes
October 1st: October 1st Remembrance Day
October 1st: Vegas Strong Sprit Day- Students may wear a Vegas Strong or a VT shirt. No pajamas, athletic pants, or leggings allowed.
October 3rd: Seniors only - UNLV college visit @ 9:30am in the Student Union
October 5th: CCSD Magnet Choice Fair from 9:00am-1:00pm @ Las Vegas Ballpark
October 10th: College, Career, and Financing Your Future Family Night 5:30pm-7:30pm
October 11th: End of Quarter 1
October 11th-October 13th: ACT Bootcamp
October 18th: VTCTA PRIDE in Public Service Day
Joshua Davis, Principal
Veterans Tribute Career and Technical Academy
2531 Vegas Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89106
Email: davisjb@nv.ccsd.net
Website: www.vtcta.org
Phone: 702-799-4710