VRA and Independence Email Template

Happy Mid-September Independence School and Valley Robotics Academy Families,

We all successfully survived Friday the 13th! It was a great day actually...In the next two weeks we will conclude our first 9 weeks of the school year. Time flies when you're learning, doing and experiencing.

For all 7th-12th Grade Families - If you have not yet created and signed into SchoolLinks to assist your student in College & Career Readiness opportunities and information please take a few minutes and do so. If you need assistance please give us a call. If your 7th-12th student still needs assistance please have them see their Advisor/Homeroom Teacher.

VRA 7th-12th Grade Families. A reminder that you received an email on Friday from the VRA Secondary Staff about the additions to Advisory/Office Hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Independence School Families and teaching staff you will enjoy a two week recess to recharge for the sprint to Winter Break while VRA Families will be in session.

Please continue to look for opportunities to get your student involved on campus and even a time to volunteer or get involved on or around campus. Student engagement and family involvement are known factors in student success.

Reminder: If you need to get ahold of anyone on our site regardless of which program (Independence or VRA) we can be reached at one phone number -- (209) 331-8008.

Thank you for all you do as parent/guardians!

Hello VRA families,

There was a typo in a prior Smore: students should be at the bus by 11:25 the bus will promptly leave at 11:30 students are allowed to eat on the bus per the bus driver.

Parents, I encourage you to check your student's Canvas account to check their current grade and missing assignments in their college classes.

Sincerely,

Gabby Nunez, VRA Counselor

Independence Families,

This week, we will continue meeting with Early Grad students and Seniors. Also, interviews for a new IS Counselor are on Monday.

See flyer below for details on joining the student planning committee!

The 8th Grade VEX Robotics Team practices will be held from 2:35-4:00pm on Thursdays and Fridays in the Robotics Lab, Room P9. Please contact Miss KG with any questions.

This is a community event, everyone is welcome and encouraged to come cheer us on!

Destination Aviation is a FREE Youth Event at Mather Airport in Sacramento on Saturday, September 21st!

The STEM San Joaquin, formerly known as San Joaquin Expanding Your Horizons, is an annual conference specially designed for 6th through 9th grade students to encourage them to consider education and career options in science and mathematics.

This event is designed for students only. Student needs to be mature enough to attend the conference without a parent. Parents may not attend with their children. Student registration is required. Please note, we are limited to 550 attendees. Students from outside San Joaquin district may also register.

The conference begins at 9 a.m.; doors open at 8:15 a.m. Cost: Free! Date: October 5, 2024 Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Don and Karen DeRosa University Center University of the Pacific 3601 Pacific Ave, Stockton, CA 95211, USA

Valley Robotics Academy Picture Day is October 2nd

Independence School Picture Day is November 14th

More information to follow!

The Fall Festival is coming up on October 23rd! Make it a fun night out. The Parent's Club can use your helping hands.

VRA's Esports team is starting soon! Season 1 is Sept. 10- Nov. 7th. League of Legends: Mondays and Tuesdays after school. See Mr. Warner for more information and to join!

Dear Parents/Guardians of Middle School and High School students,

We are very excited to introduce our new college and career readiness platform, SchooLinks!

All of the SchooLinks features are designed with students in mind to help them become career, college, and life-ready. As guardians, you will have access to SchooLinks through your own account. This allows you to join your students in their career and college exploration process and discuss their future with them.

SchooLinks allows you to have informed conversations with your students by:

• Viewing your student’s career interest, strength, and mindset assessments
• Seeing what colleges and careers your student has favorited
• Comparing college costs and explore expected financial aid, scholarships, and out-of-pocket expenses