• No Lunch & Learn Today - Conservatory classrooms, practice rooms, and theaters are closed from 10:00 to 11:00 am.
  
• 2:15 to 3:45 - Jesters Club Meeting, K-12, Ms. Bergquist
  
• 2:00 to 3:45 - Slay dragons at the Dungeon & Dragons Club every Monday after school

• 10:00 to 10:30 am - ENGLISH Lunch & Learn
  
• Lunch - Basketball Intramurals, Gym [See Mr. Johnston or Ms. Bettencourt]
  
• 10:30 to 11:00 - Tuesday Club Meetings
• ASL Club Meeting [American Sign Language], M-74
• K-pop Club, A19
• Mu Alpha Theta Meeting, F12
• 2:15 to 3:45 - MATH Tutoring with Ms. Prezgay, F12
• 6:00 pm - Mariachi Fall Concert, Lowden Theater, 6:00 pm

• 7:00 - 8:30 am - S.O.T. & Parent Monthly Meeting
• 10:00 to 10:30 am - SOCIAL STUDIES Lunch & Learn
• 10:30 am - Wednesday Club Meetings
• Black Culture Club meets in M-74
• Creative Writing Club meets in F-20
• Varsity Quiz meets in M-23
• 11:15 am - College Visit, Northwestern University, [Students Check Naviance/Counseling Office]
• 2:00 to 4:00 - Clay Club meets in VA-105
• 2:15 to 3:45 - Basketball Club, Gym
• 2:15 to 3:45 - Creative Writing Club meets in F-20
• 2:15 to 3:45 pm - SCIENCE Tutoring with Ms. Wolcott, PO-4

• 10:00 to 10:30 am - MATH Lunch & Learn
• Lunch - Basketball Intramurals, Gym [See Mr. Johnston or Ms. Bettencourt]
• 10:30 am - Thursday Club Meetings
• Chess Club, in M-6
• Book Club, in K-12
• SSEASU meets in M-23
• Sustainability Club meets in P-8
• 2:15 to 3:45 - ENGLISH Tutoring with Ms. Moosebrugger, M-23
• 2:15 to 3:45 - Batteries Included in M15
• 6:00 to 7:30 pm - Fall Guitar Concert, Lowden Theater [Tickets at https://ci.ovationtix.com/35704]
• 6:00 pm - Theater 4 Play, "Argonautika," Black Box Theater [Tickets at https://ci.ovationtix.com/35704]

• 10:00 to 10:55 am - Oscar Burgers, Quad, $5 includes burger and chips [cash only]
• 10:00 to 10:30 am - SCIENCE Lunch & Learn
• 10:30 am - Friday Club Meetings
• SOL Meeting in M15
• 3D Printing Club meets in VA 102
• Bible Club in K9A
• 7:00 pm - Stories in Song Vocal Concert Performing Arts Center [Tickets at https://ci.ovationtix.com/35704]
• 7:00 pm - Theater 4 Play, "Argonautika," Black Box Theater [Tickets at https://ci.ovationtix.com/35704]

• 2:00 pm - Theater 4 Play, "Argonautika," Black Box Theater [Tickets at https://ci.ovationtix.com/35704]
  
• 7:00 pm - Theater 4 Play, "Argonautika," Black Box Theater [Tickets at https://ci.ovationtix.com/35704]

Club meeting dates, times, and locations are on the Morning Announcements, posted on Canvas, and at lasvegasacademny.net under News & Accolades. Watch for the New 2024-2025 LVA Club List posted next week!

The next School Organizational Team & Parent Monthly Meeting is next Wednesday, October 1, at 7:00 am in the Library. Congratulations to our elected parents for this year's S.O.T: Tom Anderson, Amanda Hicks, Patrick Kearney & Tia Taymar. Meet the new members and Conservatory and Major Guild Parents to hear the latest news about our groups. Principal Lezlie Koepp will share accolades and discuss the latest updated information for LVA. Light refreshments will be served.

Parents & students should check grades as we near the end of the quarter. Any concerns with grades should be brought to the teacher immediately. Please don't wait until the last minute to address any issues or miss deadlines. If you need to reach a teacher, their email addresses are listed on lasvegasacademy.net Staff Page.

Please CLICK HERE to access the Quarter 1 College and Career Update for 9th and 10th graders.

Please CLICK HERE to access the September 27 College and Career Update for Juniors and Seniors.

Contact Stacy Miller with any questions at millesd@nv.ccsd.net.

Friends of LVA is thrilled to announce the upcoming 'Imagine Experience the Arts Gala' on Friday, February 7, 2025, at the Virgin Hotel Las Vegas. Imagine promises to be an unforgettable evening celebrating the incredible talents of LVA’s students while raising vital funds for their future success! Mark your calendars for this magical event, where live student performances, art, and a night of inspiration unite to support top-tier arts education at LVA. Visit www.bit.ly/ImagineGala for more details on how you can attend, sponsor, or get involved in this extraordinary celebration!

DWSS is partnering with the Nevada Department of Education to determine children who are automatically eligible for Summer EBT (S-EBT). Children enrolled in schools that participated in the National Free and Reduced Lunch (FRL) and School Breakfast Program (SBP) during the 2023-2024 school year and were certified as eligible for these programs were the first to receive benefits beginning September 14, 2024.

For additional information visit https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/post/launch-of-summer-ebt-program-for-nevada-families

Students who did not automatically receive benefits but may be eligible can apply beginning last Friday, September 20, 2024, through November 30, 2024. Please note, that parents will need to first search for their child in our S-EBT web portal to see if their student already received a benefit. If they do not, the portal will give them an option to apply.

Parents can use the link below to the S-EBT web portal to check their child’s eligibility and apply for S-EBT.

https://accessnevada.dwss.nv.gov/public/sebt-benefits/start

If parents have questions about the program contact the S-EBT Customer Service line at (702) 486-9640, Southern NV, or (775) 684-8740 Northern NV or visit the DWSS website which contains information for the program https://dwss.nv.gov/SNAP/Summer_Electronic_Benefit_Transfer_(S-EBT)_Program/.

S-EBT)_Program/.

PSAT October 15 - 17, 2024 & Free Study Guide

As part of our college and career readiness efforts at the Las Vegas Academy of the Arts, we strive to set all students up for success. That's why we require all sophomores to take the free PSAT.

All sophomores will take the test on October 16. Juniors who signed up for the PSAT/NMSQT will take the exam on October 17. Selected students will take the exam on October 15.

Click the link to read the essential information for sophomores & juniors taking this exam. https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/post/psat-information-for-all-sophomores-and-psat-nmsqt-for-juniors-who-signed-up

Download the Free Study Guide below.

If you have any questions, please contact Assistant Principal over testing, Jenny Valdez at valdejm@nv.ccsd.net.

The Front Desk is not allowed to accept money dropped off for students. Parents wishing to pay for a fee or item may pay with cash or check directly to the school bank.

For safety, students are not permitted to receive any third-party deliveries of any kind. Neither students nor parents/guardians may order food to be delivered to the student(s) for lunch. LVA does not have the resources or ability to verify the safety of the delivery/or person delivering. Delivery of gifts, balloons, flowers, and other non-instructional items takes away from the school’s ability to focus on instruction. Parents/guardians needing to deliver a forgotten lunch or any other conservatory item (dance shoes, costumes, or instruments) or academic work may check in at the front desk to make arrangements.

History and music touched students' and faculty's hearts with Violins of Hope's visit to LVA. The organization brought 4 violins that survived concentration camps, one violin's lineage was traced back to the 1850's. Hope maintains 90 violins that travel the world with presentations of hope through music, facing war and violence. Speaker, Suzanne Rejto, hand carries the instruments to talks and demonstrations around the country. Students from across the conservatories had the opportunity to hear the violins played by UNLV Orchestra Conductor Taras Krysa, LVA Orchestra Director Eric McAllister, Mariachi Assistant Ariel Perez, and fellow students. Questions were answered providing students with details of the instruments' history and how they saved lives during World War II.

The 25th day of each month [when a school day] celebrates the Class of 2025. September 25 kicked off the monthly event with free ice cream, a ball toss for prizes, and a drawing for a $25 gift card. BreakDown was there with music and dancing opportunities for students. BreakDown gave swag away with their message of saying no to vaping.

Way to go LVA Chess Team. This past Tuesday, the LVA Chess Team went to Veteran's Tribute Academy for their first match of the season. LVA won 3.5-1.5 with wins by freshman Lalo, junior Elton, & senior Mason. Sophomore Jack Grimes earned a draw.

Vegas PBS, with legendary Latin Jazz musician, Joe Torres, will visit Jazz 3 on Monday. The students will be filmed performing "Mama Guela" and participating in a jam session with Mr. Torres. Junior Reyli H. and senior Miguel F. will conduct a filmed interview with Mr. Torres.

At 7:30 pm on November 11, the Student Spotlight featuring our students will be aired on PBS Channel 10. Part of their performance will be posted on the PBS website and PBS YouTube Channel.

While our students are not part of the documentary, "Mambo Legends: The Music Never Ends," it will air on PBS Channel 10 at 10 pm on Friday, October 4.

Aliyah and Violet, the first graduating MAC majors, are co-founders of Behind The Lens, a passion project aiming to become a non-profit. Their mission is to amplify the impact of local non-profits through storytelling and volunteer opportunities.

To kick start their journey, they’re hosting A Glow Run fundraiser! Your support will cover startup costs to achieve 501(c)(3) status, allowing them to provide transformative storytelling and free media support to local organizations.

Want to get involved?

• Participate in the run: Register to run and join us in lighting up the night!

• Need volunteer hours? Come volunteer with us at the event!

Behind the Lens Website

Registration Link

Volunteers Link

Donations

For more information, contact @behindthelensnonprofit on Instagram.

Let’s light up the night and drive change!

Note: This event/opportunity is NOT sponsored, managed, or controlled by the Clark County School District, Las Vegas Academy, and its employees. The persons organizing this event do not work for CCSD or LVA. Participants participate at their own risk."

Two challenging college application requirements are writing a stand-out scholarship essay and an exemplary resume. Join College and Career Coordinator Ms. Miller on October 1, 2:15 to 3:15 pm for a workshop to improve both!

Attending this event is essential for every senior considering going to a post-secondary educational institution. During the workshop, families get assistance in the FAFSA process and completing the application.

What is the FAFSA?

"The FAFSA form is an application that students and families need to complete to apply for federal student aid, such as federal grants, work-study funds, and loans. Completing and submitting the FAFSA form is free, and it gives students access to the largest source of financial aid to help pay for higher education." -US DOE.

Why is it important to get my application completed early?

You're more likely to qualify for federal, state, and college-offered grants if you file the FAFSA early. Saving for College reported that students who fill out the FAFSA between October and December get twice as many grants, on average, as compared with students who file the FAFSA later.

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/1nhm2f

The Weekly Update is changing to a Friday release to improve timely communication for events, performances, and activities for the following week.

• 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
  
• 9.16.24 LVA Weekly Update
• 9.9.24 LVA Weekly Update
• 9.2.24 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.

Follow us on Social Media! X [Twitter]: https://twitter.com/lvahappenings, Facebook https://www.facebook.com/OfficialLVA/ Instagram: lasvegasacademy

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.

• Monday - Friday, October 7-11 - Week of Respect, Lunch activities and dress-up days
• Monday, October 7 - College Visit, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott, 11:15 am [Students Check Naviance/Counseling Office]
  
• Wednesday, October 9 - College Visit, Carrington College, 10:30 am [Students Check Naviance/Counseling Office]
• Thursday October 10 - Theater 4 Play, "Argonautika," Black Box Theater, 6:00 pm
• Friday, October 11 - End of Quarter 1
• Friday, October 11 - College Visit, Georgetown 11:15 am [Students Check Naviance/Counseling Office]
  
• Friday, October 11 - College Visit, Massachusetts Institute of Technology 11:15 am [Students Check Naviance/Counseling Office]
  
• Friday, October 11 - Master Series Artist, Grammy-Award winner, Guitarist Andrew York
• Friday, October 11 - Theater 4 Play, "Argonautika," Black Box Theater, 7:00 pm
  
• Saturday, October 12 - Theater 4 Play, "Argonautika," [Matinee] Black Box Theater, 2:00 & 7:00 pm
• Monday through Friday, October 14 - 18 - Homecoming Spirit Week
• Monday, October 14 - Homecoming Assembly [Assembly Schedule]
• Wednesday & Thursday, October 16 & 17 - Piano Chamber Concert, Black Box Theater, 6:00 pm
• Friday, October 17 - College Visit, University of Nevada Reno 8:45 am [Students Check Naviance/Counseling Office]
  
• Friday, October 18 - Theater Conservatory, Trunk or Treat, Lowden Parking Lot, 6:00 to 8:00 pm
• Saturday, October 19 - Homecoming, LVA Gym, Quad & Cafeteria, 6:00 to 9:00 pm
• Tuesday, October 22 - Jazz Chamber Concert, Black Box Theater, 6:00 pm
• Wednesday, October 23 - Guidance Day Schedule
• Wednesday, October 23 - Band Chamber Concert, Black Box Theater, 6:00 pm

Purchase tickets at https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/box-office