FVHS Summer Newsletter
June, July, August
Greeting FVHS Families!
A message from our Principal
Dear Firebird Families,
As we conclude another remarkable academic year, I want to express my gratitude for your unwavering support and dedication. Our journey together has been nothing short of extraordinary, and I am immensely proud of the achievements and progress we’ve made as a school community.
The FVHS graduation ceremony held on May 22nd in Orlando was a true celebration of excellence. I am proud of the achievements of all our 2024 graduates! I am thrilled to announce that more than half of our 1100 graduates have achieved an impressive GPA of 3.5 or higher. This remarkable accomplishment reflects your hard work, determination, and unwavering commitment to academic excellence.
As we approach summer break, I encourage each of you to take time to relax, recharge, and enjoy the sunshine. While you enjoy well-deserved downtime, I also urge you to nurture your love for reading. Engaging with books during the summer not only brings joy but also contributes to continuous learning and personal growth.
May your summer be filled with moments of joy, relaxation, and exciting discoveries. I eagerly look forward to welcoming all of you back in August as we embark on the 2024-2025 school year! Your dedication and enthusiasm are truly appreciated.
Enjoy the break, soak up the sunshine, and make the most of this well-deserved time off!
Warm Regards,
Suzanna Pacheco
Principal
Counselor Corner
Congratulations to our graduating seniors! The hard work, dedication, and resilience have paid off, and seniors should be immensely proud of reaching this milestone. Well done to families for supporting them and getting them to this momentous achievement.
Counselor Resource Site- Please visit our school counselor resource site. This site will help answer many general questions and includes lots of information about college and career planning, financial aid, graduation requirements, dual enrollment, Bright Futures, community service, and more.
School Counselor Alpha Email
Lisa Chiu A-Bur lramkissoonchiu@flvs.net
Beth Mause Bus-Do bmause@flvs.net
Beckie Heinzmann Dr-G rheinzmann@flvs.net
Christina Head H-K chead@flvs.net
Melissa Scott L-Lof mscott@flvs.net
Jennifer Ludington Log- Na jludington@flvs.netAngela Jackson-Miller Nb- Ris ajacksonmiller@flvs.net
Jen Feliciano Riv- Sul jfeliciano@flvs.net
Karri Walters Sum-Z kwalters@flvs.net
Melissa Stramanino AICE mscott@flvs.net
Summer Events Offered by Student Services
Click here for Summer Sessions for Elementary, Middle and High School
Click the picture for sessions offered and ZOOM Links/Passwords
Summer Sessions Offered by Student Services
Wellness Wednesday
Join us Wednesdays 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Together we will learn a new wellness skill and spend time socializing with peers.
Dates of Wellness Wednesday are:
June 5th, 12th and 26th
July 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st
Join Here with Password: ALLWELCOME
Full of Ourselves presents Yoga and Mindfulness
Interested in staying mentally, physically, and socially healthy over the summer?
Learn yoga poses, practice mindfulness strategies, and find encouragement
alongside other female high school students taking Florida Virtual School courses every. Yoga starts Tuesday, June 4th at 12:30pm. Register Here
WhyTry: Motivation Group
Join this weekly group that uses simple, hands-on strategies and resources to help motivate the unmotivated student, improve engagement, and increase academic success. Group will be on Tuesdays at 1:30pm
starting May 21st - June 25th. Register Here
Literacy Updates
“The Commissioner’s Book of the Month will be an opportunity to highlight authors and titles, offering students rewarding opportunities for classroom and at-home discussion. This new initiative will add to Florida’s ever-present focus on providing students access to challenging books that increase critical thinking skills and deepen understanding.” Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. The latest book shared for Grades 9-12 is: Soldier's Heart by Gary Paulsen. (All Book of the Month titles for this year listed here.) Happy Reading!
The FLVS Family Literacy Site creates a monthly interactive calendar for Secondary Students and has links to a lot more. Take a look at all the Family Literacy Resources HERE !
MTSS Corner
Are you wondering about supports over the summer? No fear, FVHS has programs available throughout the summer for your learner to continue to practice and grow. Any student with an existing account in Progress Learning, Achieve 3000, and/or IXL will still have access over the summer. If you would like your student to be set up with an account in Progress Learning just fill out this form. If your student has already been using Progress Learning, IXL or Achieve 3000 check out the benefits by clicking on the links to login. Wishing you a safe and happy summer and some time to practice using beneficial programs.
Focus Portal Language Change
The Focus Community App is Here
Stay connected to your child’s education with the Florida Virtual School K-12 District Focus app. Receive real time notification of schedule and messages from your teachers. Conveniently stay up to date on recent events and upcoming school activities. Get easy access to important links to help manage your child’s academic records and information.
Please use the links below to find more information about the app and how to download it today.