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Weekly Update April 1, 2024
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This Week at LVA
Fourth Quarter Begins - Click here for the EVEN/ODD Calendar
PROM TICKETS are on sale at the school bank for $40 from April 2-12, then $50 April 15-19, No Tickets on sale the day of prom or at the door on April 20.
No School - Monday - April 1, Staff Development Day
ODD Day - Tuesday - April 2- SOT & Parent Montly Meeting - Library, 7:00 am to 8:30 am
- Lunch & Learn in English, 10:00 to 10:30 am
EVEN Day - Wednesday - April 3
- Lunch & Learn in Social Studies, Health, Career & PE, 10:00 to 10:30 am
- Musical Theater Four Production Alice by Heart - Black Box Theater 6:00 to 8:00 pm
- Lunch & Learn in Math, 10:00 to 10:30 am
- Lunch & Learn in Science, 10:00 to 10:30 am
- Senior Fun Friday! - Class of 2024, wear your Crowns and/or Senior shirts! Join the Hula Hoop Contest in the quad at lunch. All seniors invited to enter! Drop by and grab a snack and enter in a drawing for a Stuffed Autograph Dog or a Senior Signature Board! Seniors wearing their Senior crown or shirt get extra drawing entries!
- Ballroom/PE Dance Show - Then & Now, Performing Arts Center 7:00 to 8:30 pm
- Guitar Concert - The Rock Show, Lowden Theater, 7:00 to 8:30 pm
- Musical Theater Four Production - Alice by Heart - Black Box Theater 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Saturday - April 6
- CREW College Readiness Education Workshop Day - LVA Campus, 8 am to noon. For juniors, now rising seniors, but all underclassmen are welcome.
- Musical Theater Four Production - Alice by Heart - Black Box Theater at 2:00 to 4:00 pm and 7:00 to 9:00 pm
- Ballroom/PE Dance Show - Then & Now - Performing Arts Center 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Tickets for all shows at LVA are available at https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/box-office.
ACCOLADES
SkillsUSA Students Create & Install Murals Hospital
The LVA Graph Design Team created their second community service project. This project updated the Sunrise Children's Hospital Family Waiting Room. Students designed and installed Las Vegas area- themed vinyl murals.
Great Senior Spring Egg Hunt!
On Thursday, March 28, 188 colored and decorated plastic eggs were hidden in participating senior classes, the quad, the cafeteria, and the Knapp area. Then the hunt was on. Seniors turned in eggs for snacks, senior swag, and drawing tickets for an Amazon Gift Card. Students in Senior crowns and shirts received extra drawing tickets.
Robot Pigeon Team Brings Their Skill to Robotics Competition
March 29 & 30 was the annual FIRST-Nevada Regional robotics tournament at the Thomas & Mack Arena. LVA's all girl team, Robot pigeons #6824 battled it out with area teams. Students exhibit complex STEAM Skills. Go Robot pigeons #6824. Thank you to all of our #6824 sponsors!
Important School-Wide Information
SOT & Monthy Parent Meeting on Tuesday, April 2!
Parents & guardians are invited to attend the next School Organizational Team & Monthly Parent Meeting on Tuesday, April 2, in the Library from 7:00 am to 8:30. Principal Lezlie Koepp will discuss the latest LVA updates, Development Directly Brian Downey will share building updates and parent guild representatives share the latest accolades and events from the conservatories and majors. Light refreshments are served.
Reminder! Credit Cards Are Now Accepted in the School Bank
Student Opportunities & Contests
Applications for the FREE FBI Teen Academy are due April 12!
Are you a rising junior or senior for the 2024-25 school year?
Interested in learning more about the FBI?Apply for the FBI Las Vegas Teen Academy! It’s FREE! Completed applications must be submitted by April 12, 2024.
The FBI Teen Academy allows high school students (rising 11th and 12th graders for school year 2024-25) an opportunity to get a comprehensive look into today’s FBI during a two-day, six-to-eight-hour block of instruction and demonstrations at the Las Vegas Field Office. Students are provided with several presentations on topics, including terrorism, cyber security, public corruption, evidence response, SWAT, and the day-to-day operations in a typical FBI office. Due to the vast diversity in our workforce, any student is encouraged to apply!
See attached for additional information and reach out to FBI Community Outreach Specialist, Samantha Kester, at LV_Outreach@fbi.gov if you have any questions or want to learn more.
US Congressional Art Contest
Each spring, high school students from across the country are encouraged to participate in a nationwide art competition sponsored by the Congressional Institute and Members of the House of Representatives. The winners selected from the competition will have their artwork displayed on the walls of the U.S. Capitol Building. Numerous LVA student works have been selected throughout the years.
Submissions are due by Friday, April 5, 2024. Artwork must be dropped off by 4:30 p.m. to the CCSD Community Engagement Office (Attn: Jeniffer Calimbahin) at 4212 Eucalyptus Avenue, Building 8, Las Vegas, NV 89121. Please share the attached 2024 Congressional Art Competition information with your staff and students.
Clubs
The LVA Clubs List is updated for fourth quarter. Students should check with the club advisor[s] to confirm meeting dates, times and locations.
Next Taco Tuesday is April 9!
Hello LVA! Taco Tuesday is back on April 9! You can purchase your pre-sale tickets with SOL in the cafeteria! Remember, $7 for Tacos, $3 for Agua, or $9 for both. Non-presale tickets will be charged $1 extra. Cash and card accepted! Don't miss out!
Advanced Placement Exams Information
Advance Placement Agreement Notice
As the Advance Placement Exams approach in May, please check your emails and the Weekly Update regularly for instructions, locations, and other important information from the College Board and LVA.
Review AP Agreements at https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/post/advanced-placement-agreement
Advanced Placement Free Virtual Bootcamps In April
2024 AP Virtual Student Boot Camps
All CCSD AP students are invited to attend the 2024 AP Student Boot Camps! Virtual sessions will be offered in April 2024. Students can select up to four AP review sessions to attend. The boot camps are free. Registration is required.
2024 AP Virtual Bootcamp Flyer: https://bit.ly/2024APbootcamp
2024 AP Virtual Art & Design Boot Camp
If your school offers AP Art & Design (2-D, 3-D, or Drawing), an additional virtual boot camp opportunity will be offered on April 6 for AP art students. The boot camp will review the portfolio process. The virtual boot camp is free. Registration is required.
2024 AP Art & Design Bootcamp Flyer: https://bit.ly/APArtBootcamp-April 2024
UPDATED - Class of 2024 Essential Information
Watch for Special All-Inclusive Class of 2024 Email to Seniors April 2.
Seniors and their parents/guardians will receive a special email message on April 2 with all the information needed to prepare for the end of the year and graduation. This special message includes the Senior Journal with detailed information on the MANDATORY rehearsal, senior check out at LVA, and graduation day at the Orleans Arena. Senior information is also available at Class of 2024 at lasvegasacademy.net.
Community Events
Spring College 2024 Fair Schedule - Free to Attend
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Advanced Technologies Academy
1411 Robin St.
Las Vegas NV, 89106
Contact: Herbie Walker
Thursday April 11, 2024 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
The Expo at the World Market Center
435 S. Grand Central Parkway
Las Vegas NV, 89106
Contact: Herbie Walker
For more information visit https://ivyworldevents.com/events/las-vegas-spring-college-fair-2024/
Academic Assistance
PAPER - 24/7 Free Academic Assistance
LVA Essential and Important Everyday Links
Essential Links
- Student Absence Form
- SAFE VOICE NEVADA
- RAVE Review - Recognize an outstanding CCSD Employee
- School Meals - Breakfast and Lunch
Off-Site Emergency Accounting of Students [Use ONLY if LVA is in lockdown and you [the student] have self-evacuated.
Important Links
- Yearbook ordering and cover personalization - yearbookforever.com
Contact LVA!
Want to share good news! Check out LVA Social Media? Have Questions or Concerns?
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 thorns@nv.ccsd.net.
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Have a general question or a concern? Contact LVA at 702-799-7800 or through Contact Us on our website at https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/contact-us.
Upcoming Performances & Special Events
April 11 - Musical Theater Four Production Alice by Heart - Black Box Theater 6:00 to 8:00 pm
April 12 - Musical Theater Four Production Alice by Heart- Black Box Theater 7:00 to 9:00 pm [During this performance there is a special appearance by Andrew Kober (Alice By Heart - Original Cast Member)]
April 13 - Musical Theater Four Production Alice by Heart- Black Box Theater at 2:00 to 4:00 pm and 7:00 to 9:00 pm
April 17 - Piano Concert - Lowden Theater, 6:00 to 7:30 pm
April 18 - Photography Senior Art Show, Reminiscent Bryan Lewis Gallery, 2:30 to 4:00 pm
April 18 - AP-2D Art Show, LVA Pkwy, Lowden Theater, 2:30 to 4:00 pm
April 18 - Guitar Chamber Concert - Black Box Theater, 6:00 to 7:30 pm
April 19 - Senior Film Showcase - Lowden Theater, 5:00 to 6:30 pm
April 20 - Coffee with the Counselor, Topic is Summer School Information and Questions, Virtual, 9:00 to 11:00 am
April 20 - Prom, at MEET, 6:00 to 9:00 pm
April 24 & 25 - Band Chamber Concerts, Black Box Theater, 6:00 to 7:00 pm
April 26 - NO SCHOOL
April 26 & 27 - Vocal Department Contemporary Voices and On Stage, Lowden, 7:00 to 8:30 pm
April 30 - Orchestra Spring Concert - Lowden Theater 6:00 to 8:00 pm
April 30 - Jazz & Guitar Chamber Concert - Black Box Theater, 6:00 to 7:30 pm
May 1 - Senior Awards - Lowden Theater, 5:00 to 8:00 pm