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Week of: September 23 - September 27, 2024
Thanksgiving Break November 27th-29th, 2024
2024–2025 CCSD Districtwide Survey
Attention NVLA Community
Parents/guardians, students, and staff are encouraged to participate in the Clark County School District Annual Survey. This survey is essential to providing feedback on our progress toward District priorities, meeting Board and Nevada Department of Education requirements, and supporting our ongoing improvement efforts.
Survey Details:
- Opened: Monday, October 28, 2024
- Closes: 5:00 p.m., Friday, December 20, 2024
- Participation Requirement: At least 75% of eligible students in Grades 4-12
The survey takes less than 10 minutes and is a vital part of the District’s annual self-assessment. Your feedback makes a difference, so please take a moment to complete the survey and help us reach our goal!
Parent/Guardian Survey
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 are eligible to take the survey.
Student Survey
Students can access the 2024–2025 Districtwide Student Survey at https://www.ccsd.net/survey. Please note that the survey is to be completed by students in Grades 4 through 12. To access the Student Survey, students must type in their student ID number and birthdate to complete the survey. Students must complete more than half of the survey in order to count as a participant.
Staff Survey
Staff can access the 2024–2025 Districtwide School Staff Survey at https://www.ccsd.net/survey. If a staff member is working in a remote location that is not part of CCSD’s network, they will be prompted to enter a password.
Thank you for supporting our community and helping shape the future of our schools!
🌟 Celebrate American Education Week! 🌟
November 18-22, 2024
Join us in honoring our amazing school and teachers during American Education Week! This is the perfect time to show your appreciation and share the love for all the hard work and dedication that makes our school great.
How You Can Participate:
💬 Post a Positive Google Review!
- Let the community know what makes our school special!
- Share your favorite experiences, moments, or shout-outs to your teachers.
📸 Students – Earn PBIS Points!
- Take a screenshot of your positive review and show it to your Advisory teacher.
- Your effort will be rewarded with PBIS points!
👉 https://g.page/r/CUw9ac-QjyTaEAE/review
Thank you for helping us shine a spotlight on our school and the incredible people who make it a wonderful place to learn and grow. Let's celebrate together! 🎉
🌟🎥 Student Spotlight on Vegas PBS! 🎥🌟
Student Spotlight on Vegas PBS!
We’re thrilled to share an incredible moment of pride for NVLA! A huge thank you to Vegas PBS for their outstanding contributions to CCSD and the community, focusing on important news across the district and shining a light on schools like ours.
Spotlight on Kristal and Jenell!
Here’s an amazing feature starring two of NVLA's talented, illuminating students—Kristal and Jenell. Their hard work, creativity, and passion are truly inspiring, and we couldn’t be prouder to see them represent our school so beautifully!
Check out the clip and join us in celebrating their achievements. Let’s continue to support our students as they shine on every platform!
🌟✨ Illuminating Student Spotlight: Austin Rankin ✨🌟
We are ecstatic to celebrate Austin Rankin, a remarkable talent from the Clark County School District, who has stepped into the national spotlight and is making waves on Broadway!
Austin has taken center stage in New York City, starring as the young Michael Jackson in the acclaimed musical MJ The Musical, performed at the iconic Neil Simon Theatre. 🎭🎶 His creativity, talent, and dedication have propelled him to this incredible achievement, and we couldn't be prouder of his success.
In Austin's words:
"I am beyond thrilled to be making my Broadway debut in MJ The Musical. This opportunity is a dream come true, and I am incredibly grateful to my family, Broadway In The Hood, the community, and my management team for their unwavering support and mentorship. I can't wait to share the stage with such talented performers and bring the magic of Michael Jackson's music to audiences."
Please join us in celebrating Austin Rankin for this outstanding milestone! His journey is an inspiration to all of us, and we can’t wait to see what’s next for this rising star. 🌟
#StudentSpotlight #AustinRankin #BroadwayDebut #MJTheMusical #CCSDPride #Inspiration
📢 Attention NVLA Students!
🔔 Important Reminder: The deadline to submit any missing assignments is December 9th! After this date, assignments will close permanently, and no further submissions will be accepted.
📅 Final Grades Post on December 20th – Make sure you’re on track to finish the semester strong! 💪
✅ Take action NOW:
- Reach out to your teachers ASAP if you have any questions or need help with missing assignments.
- Stay organized and don’t wait until the last minute.
Let’s finish the semester with success! You’ve got this! 💻✨
#StayOnTrack #FinishStrong #NVLAPride
NYS Sports Exclusive Offer for NVLA Students!
🎉 Exciting Winter Sports Opportunity for NVLA Students! 🎉
Attention NVLA families! We’re thrilled to announce an exclusive winter sports offer for NVLA students through National Youth Sports (NYS). 🏀⚽🏐
NYS offers a variety of sports programs, including:
⚾ Baseball
🏀 Basketball
🏈 Flag Football & 7V7 Football
⚽ Soccer
🏐 Volleyball
💻 Register Today: Visit nysnevada.com to secure your spot and join the action!
Don’t miss this opportunity to stay active, build skills, and have fun this winter. Let’s show some NVLA pride on the field and court!
#NYSNevada #NVLASports #StayActive
26th Annual Economic Summit
Hello Middle & High School Families,
UNLV Early Outreach is excited to announce registration for the 26th Annual Economic Summit & Student Leadership Conference (ESSLC) on Saturday, December 7 from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM inside the UNLV Student Union. This event is FREE and open to all 6th-12th grade students and parents. Morning workshops will include financial literacy, college admissions and financial aid, college and career readiness, entrepreneurship and entertainment, the undergraduate experience, etc. Parents are also invited to attend sessions on learning how to jumpstart their child's high school and college journey. In the afternoon, join us for a Block Party that will include a resource fair, entertainment, games and contests, a live DJ, and more!
Lunch will be provided in the UNLV Dining Commons. Registration is required for this event.
Click HERE to register today!
Raising Rebels,
HELP of Southern Nevada HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Hello Educators, Parents, and Community Members,
Nominations for the Las Vegas Review-Journal's Academic Excellence Awards opened last week and will remain open through March 24, 2025. This is your chance to recognize outstanding students in grades K–12 across Southern Nevada who excel in academics, leadership, citizenship, and community service.
Help us spread the word! Share this with your friends, colleagues, and school communities so we can celebrate as many incredible students as possible. Each student selected as an Academic Excellence Award recipient will receive:
- A custom Academic Excellence Award
- A $1,000 scholarship
- An invitation to the exclusive Academic Awards Dinner, with four guests
Please consider nominating a student who embodies qualities like Academic Excellence, Responsibility, Leadership, and Community Service. This is a wonderful way to celebrate their hard work and accomplishments!
How You Can Help:
- Nominate a deserving student today! Nominations are open to all (K-12) Southern Nevada students in public, private, charter, magnet, and homeschool settings.
- Share the attached PDF with your network! Feel free to forward it to other educators, parents, and community members who may know a student worthy of recognition.
Deadline for Nominations: Monday, March 24, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
Nominations can be submitted online at www.reviewjournal.com/academics.
Thank you for helping us recognize and celebrate Southern Nevada’s young leaders! We look forward to reading about these inspiring students and the bright futures they are building.
Warm regards,
Paris Paull
Sr. Director of Marketing Operations
PSAT Results Now Available – Shout Out to 8th, 10th, and 11th Graders!
Dear Parents, Students, and Staff,
We are excited to announce that PSAT results are now available! A huge shout out to all 8th, 10th, and 11th graders who participated in this valuable assessment.
To access your scores, please follow these steps:
Go to the College Board website:
Visit https://account.collegeboard.org/login/login.Create an Account:
If you don’t already have a College Board account, create one by following the instructions on the site.Access Your Score Report:
Once logged in, your PSAT score should appear at the top of the page.
These results are not only important for tracking your academic progress, but they also provide valuable information that can help guide you through your high school journey and future college planning. Be sure to discuss your scores with your counselor for further support on your path.
We’re proud of all the hard work and dedication our students have shown! Keep up the great work!
Best regards,
FAFSA Financial AID CSN Workshops
Celebrate Thanksgiving With Gratitude and Fun Activities for Your Family!
Exciting Fun for NVLA Families!
Looking for engaging activities for your kids? Check out this amazing resource full of fun PBS activities they can enjoy! From crafts to educational games, there’s something for everyone.
Click the link to explore: PBS Activities for Kids
Let the creativity and learning begin!
Nevada Seal of Biliteracy
📢 Apply Now for the Seal of Biliteracy! 🌍✨
Are you a student passionate about languages and looking to certify your biliteracy skills? The Seal of Biliteracy is now accepting applications online! 🎉
This prestigious award seeks to: ✅ Encourage the study of world languages. ✅ Certify the attainment of biliteracy. ✅ Provide employers with a way to identify individuals with language skills. ✅ Allow universities to recognize and award academic credit to applicants. ✅ Prepare students with essential 21st-century skills. ✅ Promote world language instruction in public schools. ✅ Strengthen intergroup relationships and honor cultural diversity.
🗓 Applications open on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. and close on Friday, December 6, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.
📍 Apply here: Seal of Biliteracy Application
Don't miss out on this opportunity to be recognized for your bilingual skills! 🌟 #SealofBiliteracy #WorldLanguages #Biliteracy #GlobalSkills #DiversityMatters
Greetings Innovators!
📷📸 👇👇👇👇SENIORS👇👇👇👇🎓🎓
Schedule Your Senior Cap & Gown Session with The Photo Guys!
Attention seniors! It's time to capture one of the most important moments of your high school journey—your cap and gown photos! These photos will be featured in this year’s yearbook, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to make it memorable.
Book your in-studio appointment now with The Photo Guys on December 13th, before sessions fill up! Secure your spot and create lasting memories for your senior year.
Click here to book your session: https://book.usesession.com/s/7ufcIPr23
Schedule today and celebrate your milestone in style!
The NVLA Administration
NVLA HS Chess Club Interest Form
ASVAB Career Explorations Program
Hi NVLA students:
I am Mrs. Attebery, Counselor, who will be signing you up for the optional ASVAB Career Explorations Program. This assessment is not only for those interested in going into the military. It is for ALL students who want to explore their interests and how those interests can be connected to career opportunities.
***Test is open to 10th, 11th, and 12th graders
***The test must be taken on campus as you need the test code to take the assessment, so keep that in mind when deciding to sign up.
Test will be given:
December 11, 2024
Time: 9:00 am (Arrival 8:30 am)
Hours: 9:00 am -Noon (test is self-timed so may be quicker, but for planning expect around 4 hours)
Results: January 22nd @ 9:00 am (online test interpretation presentation)
Nevada Pathways for all students: High Quality Career Profiles, Work Based Learning Tracking, Careers match, Aptitude Quiz, Personality Quiz, Career clusters, Work Values, Resume & Cover letters, etc...and much more.
Public Education Foundation Scholarships
School-Based Health Center
No Out-Of-Pocket Cost For Clark County school District Students
Sin costos de bolsillo para los estudiantes del distrito escolar del condado de Clark
Hours: 7:30am-2:00pm
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR THE SEMESTER.
Registration for spring semester will begin in December.
Parents wanting to enroll their child or transfer from a CCSD school can come to the NVLA on the following days:
Monday December 9th to Friday December 20th
Hours: 7:30AM to 2PM
Do not have them withdraw until December 20th or later.
Elementary Start Time - 8:00am
Middle & High School Start Time - 9:00am
*CLICK The Bell Schedules Below*
Note for Students NEW to CCSD: If you are a brand new student to CCSD please be advised that you will not have access to your Canvas course information for a minimum of 48 hours from your initial enrollment date for the 24-25 school year.
However, you may still access class using your personal device and the instructions from the welcome letter.
MS/HS Bell Schedule
Plagiarism Notice
Plagiarism of any kind is unacceptable.
NVLA utilizes the program Turn It In to review assignments to ensure there is no plagiarism of any kind taking place.
Plagiarism includes but is not limited to: ChatGPT usage, AI usage, copying peer work, improperly citing information from the internet, etc.
Please follow up with your teachers for more information should you have any questions.
Nevada Learning Academy Social Media Links
NVLA PTA
Please visit our website https://sites.google.com/view/nvlapta?pli=1 to see what other events and fundraisers we currently have going on.
If you would like to get involved by joining PTA, click on the link below:
If you have any questions, reach out to us at nvlapta@gmail.com
Address: 3050 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, Nevada 89121
Email: nvla@nv.ccsd.net
Phone Number: 702-799-6852