11.25.24

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 is eligible to take the survey.

The annual Districtwide Survey is intended to provide information for Clark County School District (District) and schools regarding progress toward District priorities and to comply with the requirements of the Board of School Trustees and the Nevada Department of Education.

The survey takes less than ten minutes to complete and is a vital part of the District’s annual self-assessment.

• Deadline for completion is available until 5:00 p.m., Friday, December 20, 2024.

• There is no Lunch & Learn today. Practice rooms, conservatory classrooms, and the theatres are closed during lunch.
• 10:00 to 11:00 am - Senior Day! Class of 2025 wear their senior crowns or senior shirts for piece of Thanksgiving pie in the quad during lunch. Seniors can also meet furry guests from Love on a Leash and Alliance Therapy Dogs for a photo.
• 10:00 to 11:00 am - All students are invited to meet Love on a Leash and Alliance Therapy Dogs in the Quad during Lunch. Visit with Tex, Mozart, Frankie, Emma, and Rusty. We are posting pictures on Instagram.
• 10:00 to 11:00 - Last-minute Senior yearbook portraits for students who missed their assigned times. These students were notified by email and text.
• Students need to check with club advisors for Monday Club Meetings.
• 2:00 to 3:45 pm - Archery Club meets in the gym

• Lunch & Learn is in English at 10:00 am
  
• These clubs meet at 10:30 am
  

• The LVA Film Board meets in the Frazier Basement

• NHS meets in M-15.
• K-pop meets in A19 e
• ASL meets in M-74
• 10:00 to 11:00 - Last-minute Senior yearbook portraits for students who missed their assigned times. These students were notified by email and text.
2:15 to 3:45 pm - Math Tutoring after school in F-12 with Ms. Prezgay
• 6:00 to 7:30 pm - Orchestra Chamber Concert, Black Box Theater

• No School for Students and Faculty

• School Closed
• Thanksgiving Holiday Observed
  

• School Closed
• Thanksgiving Holiday Observed
  

This is the last day to take Senior Portraits for the yearbook and senior slide show! Contact Cashman Photos before this day to set up your appointment!

Seniors MUST have their photo taken with Cashman for it to be in the yearbook. Cashman has a basic yearbook package that is very reasonable if students want to use a private photographer for everything else, but LVA cannot accept and publish photos from other studios. See Ms. Strehl in F20 if you have any questions or concerns. Visit https://cashmanevents.com/lva/ to set up your appointment.

Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, students should check with the club advisor if their club is meeting or if the time, date, or location has changed.

Dear LVA Families,

We’re less than 2 weeks from GivingTuesday, a day that sparks global generosity with a focus on local impact. As the season of giving approaches, we ask that you consider a donation to the Friends of LVA Foundation as a way of making a significant impact on our community.

In the “Entertainment Capital of the World,” the arts are the heartbeat of our community. As one of the premier performing arts magnet schools in the nation, Las Vegas Academy of the Arts is one of the greatest contributors to that heartbeat. With award-winning and nationally recognized arts and education programs, no one in the Las Vegas Valley nurtures more performers, artists, and creatives than LVA.

But, this world-class, tuition-free arts education would not be possible without the generous support of our community.

Friends of LVA Foundation provides the resources necessary to make the promise of LVA possible - today and in the future. As budget concerns grow, this foundation plays an even greater role in securing this world-class, tuition-free arts education for some of our city’s most talented young artists. This non-profit organization is committed to funding essential programs and providing critical resources. In addition to funding things like equipment, performance spaces, and student travel, last year alone, Friends of LVA Foundation brought more than 30 accomplished professional artists directly to LVA to inspire and mentor our community’s next generation.

Please consider investing in LVA and its incredibly talented students, investing in the arts, and investing in the heartbeat of our community. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, your gift is tax-deductible. More importantly, your generous support can create a ripple effect - nurturing creativity, building skills, and developing the next generation of artistic leaders who will share our community’s cultural landscape.

To join Friends of LVA Foundation in supporting the arts in Las Vegas this giving season, visit https://bit.ly/FoLVAGivingTuesday.

With gratitude,

The Friends of LVA Foundation

Students, Students wanting to change their major or add a minor for the 25-26 school year must pick up the change/addition form in F-1 during lunch only before January 10. Due to seat limitations, this will be the only time students may audition to change their major or add a minor. All instructions on the process for changing a major or adding a minor are on the form. Forms are available in the Student Achievement office in F1 during lunch. The deadline to return the form is Friday, January 10. Forms will not be accepted after this date. Students/parents with questions may contact Linda Skeary at skearlm@nv.ccsd.net.

Be part of the magic at the Imagine Gala by purchasing your tickets today! With live

performances by LVA’s incredible students, live art creation, a plated dinner, and an exciting live

auction, it’s a night you won’t want to miss. Join us in supporting LVA’s mission and giving our

talented students the opportunities they deserve. https://bit.ly/ImagineGala

Nominate an outstanding LVA Teacher for the Teacher of the Game by December 1!

Details on the LVA website at https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/post/nominate-an-outstanding-lva-educator-for-teacher-of-the-game

Nomination form at Nominate a Teacher Here

Master Artist Series guest composer Kyle Pederson, joined Bella Voz, Konzert Chorale, and Academy singers on Nov. 7 & 8 for special choral clinics on his music to be performed by each choir. He work-shopped a newly commissioned piece that Academy Singers will be premiering in the Spring! The Master Artist Series providing one-of-a-kind experiences is funded by the Friends of the Las Vegas Academy.

"It's Not Winter Yet, Winter is Coming," Jazz concert on Tuesday, Nov. 19 featured Jose "Pepe" Jimenez, drummer for Carlos Santana, Santa Fe and the Fat City Horns, and his son Miguel Jimenez, an LVA Alum. Both conducted master classes with Jazz students on the Monday before the concert. They performed with Jazz 1, Jazz 2, and Jazz 3. This masterclass experience and performance was sponsored by Friends of Las Vegas Academy's Master Artist Series.

Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Class of 2025 graduates at 6:00 pm, Wednesday, May 28 at the Orleans Arena. Please check the weekly update and special senior announcements for updated deadlines and information.

The Class of 2025 may now start ordering cap & gowns as well as other senior items. Jostens is LVA's Official Company for LVA Graduation Gear. Seniors should order their cap & gown no later than April 12, 2025, to be guaranteed delivery by graduation practice and distribution day on May 23, 2025. Order at this link, Jostens.com/graduation. There are many package options available. The cap & gown [only] is at the most economical price of the year until mid-December. This information is also available at lasvegasacademy.net under Class of 2025.

For questions about cap and gowns, contact Assistant Principal Josh Hager at 702-799-7800 ext. 4204.

Seniors MUST have their photo taken with Cashman for it to be in the yearbook. Cashman has a basic yearbook package that is very reasonable if students want to use a private photographer for everything else, but LVA cannot accept and publish photos from other studios. See Ms. Strehl in F20 if you have any questions or concerns. Visit https://cashmanevents.com/lva/ to set up your appointment.

Seniors, keep up with essential college information and application tips with the College and Career Center Update. The update includes need-to-know deadlines and info on admission testing, college fairs, work opportunities, scholarships, and HCBU links. Visit https://secure.smore.com/n/ukc1w

You know the magic that happens at LVA—Friends of LVA is a force that helps to make it all possible. We're the nonprofit that secures the funding and resources needed to help keep LVA's world-class programs thriving. Whether it's supporting new initiatives, enhancing student experiences, or rallying the community, we’re here to ensure that every LVA student has the opportunity to excel. If you love LVA, you'll love what Friends of LVA is doing to keep the dream alive! Funding the Master Artist Series, presenting the Experience the Arts Gala annually, working closely with Principal Koepp, establishing an endowment fund, and more, we are involved and committed to growing our impact. Join us and be a friend! www.friendsoflva.org

HELP of Southern Nevada Holiday Programs

REGISTRATION DATES AND TIMES (In person only)

December 6, 7, 13, 14

Hours: 8 am - 2 pm

Hope For Kids- Holiday Drive-through Experience

Sign up required. Hope For The City is excited for our annual Hope For Kids immersive drive-through holiday experiences, which incorporate fun while fulfilling the physical needs of the families in our community by providing warm clothing, toys, hygiene products, holiday treats, groceries, and a holiday meal! Families without vehicles are welcome to participate!

• Student Absence Form
• SAFE VOICE NEVADA

• Off-Site Emergency Accounting of Students [Use ONLY if LVA is in lockdown and you [the student] have self-evacuated.

IMPORTANT LINKS

• Student Morning Announcements
  
• College & Career Center Update
• RAVE Review - Recognize an outstanding CCSD Employee
  
• School Meals - Breakfast and Lunch
  
• https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/blog - Includes accolades, events, need-to-know information and the Weekly Update that is released each Sunday.
• Yearbooks - Buy now at the lowest price of the year - yearbookforever.com
  
• Friends of Las Vegas Academy [Non-Profit Support Organization]
  
• 2025 Imagine Experience the Arts Gala, February 7, 2025
• 11.18.24 LVA Weekly Update

Have news to share with the LVA Community, student awards, or community events? Contact the LVA Development Office at 702-799-7800, ext. 4123, or email LVA Communications Coordinator Susan Thornton, at thorns@nv.ccsd.net.

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• Tuesday, December 3 - Orchestra Winter Concert, Performing Arts Center 6:00 pm
• Wednesday, December 4 - Theater 2 Showcase, Black Box Theater, 6:00 pm
• Thursday, December 5 - College Visit, Savannah College of Art & Design, 11:15 [Students Check Naviance/Counseling Office]
• Thursday, December 5 - Band Winter Concert, Performing Arts Center, 6:00 pm
• Thursday, December 5 - Theater 2 Showcase, Black Box Theater, 6:00 pm
• Friday, December 6 - Theater 2 Showcase, Black Box Theater, 6:00 pm
• Friday, December 6 - Piano Winter Concert, Performing Arts Center, 6:00 pm
• Tuesday, December 10 - Financial Aid Night, Library, 5:00 to 7:00 pm
• Tuesday, December 10 - Vocal Winter Concert, Performing Arts Center, 6:00 pm
• Wednesday, December 11 - Mariachi Winter Concert, Performing Arts Center, 6:00 pm
• Thursday through Saturday, December 12, 13 & 14 - Dance Drama, Lowden Gallery, 7:00 pm
• Thursday through Saturday, December 12, 13 & 14 - Visual & Media Arts Dance Drama Gallery Exhibit, Lowden Gallery, 7:00 pm
• Friday, December 13 - Guitar Winter Concert, Performing Arts Center, 6:00 pm
• Wednesday, December 18 - College Visit - University of Nevada Reno, 11:15 am [Students Check Naviance/Counseling Office]
• Monday, January 27 - Bonnici Broadcast Scholarship Information Session, 10:00 am [Students Check Naviance/Counseling Office]
• Monday, April 7 - ASVAB, 8:30 am
• Purchase tickets at https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/box-office