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JUNE 2024 NATIONAL NEWS
The News You Need to Know
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Dive into June Student Engagement Activities by clicking the Calendar below!
The K12 Photography Competition is now open!
Calling all young photographers! You could win $1,000 by sharing your photos!
Showcase your photography skills by participating in the K12 Photo Competition for a share of the $20,000+ prize pool. There’s no theme, so grab your smartphone, digital camera, or film camera and let your creativity shine!
The K12 Photography Competition is open until August 26.
Learn more by visiting: Photo Competition - K12 Enrichment
My Senior Reel
Deadline Extended!
The My Senior Reel competition is exclusively for current seniors attending a K12-powered school. To enter, all they have to do is create a video sharing why they love their online school. Five $1,000 scholarships will be awarded. Learn more and submit your video by Monday, June 24 for a chance to win!
Learn more by visiting: https://enrichment.k12.com/my-senior-reel/
K12 Cook-Off Competition Public Voting
Don’t forget to vote for your favorite K12 Cook-Off cooking entries. One finalist will be selected as the People’s Choice Award winner and will participate in-person in a Live National Cook-Off to compete for the K12 National Cook-Off Champion title. Vote up to once per day to nominate your favorite young chef! Voting ends on June 10.
Young Minds and Big Ideas Can Save the Planet with the 2024 Innovation Challenge!
Join us for the in-person presentations from the 6-12 finalists of the 2024 K12 Innovation Challenge. Live from Stride national headquarters in Reston, VA.
This event will showcase the incredible creativity and ingenuity of young minds from across the country. Winners will be celebrated, and finalists will be honored for their outstanding achievements. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the future of innovation!
When: June 17, 2024
Learn more about the K12 Innovation Challenge here: https://enrichment.k12.com/innovation-challenge/
Ignite Your Innovative Spirit with the 2024 K12 Robotics League!
Students are getting ready for the final in-person round on June 19, 2024.
Qualified teams are competing in the final round of the K12 Robotics League on June 19th, 2024. The competition will take place inside the Stride national headquarters in Reston, VA.
Learn more about K12 Robotics League!
2024 K12 Art Competition Winner Reveal
Join us for the much-anticipated reveal of this year’s K12 Art Competition winners! Our talented students from grades K–12 have poured their creativity into traditional 2D art, digital masterpieces, and innovative AI-generated art. Now, it’s time to celebrate their incredible work and announce the winners who have impressed us all.
When: June 20, 2024 Time: 5:30pm ET
Link to RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/1635243500605277/
Feathered Friends! Live from the Toucan Rescue Ranch in Costa Rica! (6/13)
Join us live from the Toucan Rescue Ranch in Costa Rica!!! We'll learn all about toucans, parrots and owls. We'll meet some of the incredible animals they're rehabilitating. At the Toucan Rescue Ranch they have focused on care, rehabilitation, and release of Costa Rican wildlife since 2004. They provide sanctuary while giving treatment, rehabilitation, and when possible, release back to their natural environment. They specialize in toucans, sloths, and owls, however, we have a large array of wildlife from weasels, porcupines, cats, kinkajous, parrots, and more.
WHEN: 6/13/24 4:00 PM ET
CMA Virtual Field Trip - Cartilage Corner! (6/26)
What makes sharks and rays different from other fish? Learn about their unique adaptations and discover the vital role they play in maintaining the balance of the ocean's ecosystem.
WHEN: 6/26/24 4:00 PM ET
Monthly Minecraft and LEGO Challenges!
Minecraft June Theme: Birds!
Throughout the summer, unleash your creativity by participating in an exciting bird-themed build challenge! Set your imagination free and craft vibrant birds, charming birdhouses, cozy habitats, and beyond!
LEGO June Theme: Birds!
All summer long you can put your creativity to the test and dive into a thrilling bird-themed build challenge! Let your imagination run wild and create colorful birds, birdhouses, bird habitats, and more, the choice is yours!
The Minecraft and LEGO Challenges are open to any K12-powered school students in Kindergarten through 12th grade! Students who are 13 years of age or younger will need their parent or guardian to submit on their behalf. See full terms and conditions for eligibility and contest details.
Each month’s challenge opens the first day of the calendar month at 9:00am ET and ends 4:59pm ET on the last day of the calendar month.
All entries eligible for the Contest will be prescreened within five business days of submission prior to posting in the gallery.
New AI Assistant
If you need help with the Online School, Materials, or need to troubleshoot a technical problem, try out the new AI Assistant on help.k12.com! The AI Assistant can help you by popping relevant articles and videos to answer your questions and fix common issues.
Did you know you can text a live Customer Support agent for help with questions about Materials and replacements? Text your Student ID to 800-255-2020 Text Messages may vary. Data rates may apply. Click here if you need help looking up your Student ID
K12 Graduates Save on Tuition from American Public University
Stride is partnering with the American Public University (APU), a higher education institution that provides affordable, high-quality, workforce-relevant, online education, to offer all K12-powered school graduates a 10% off tuition grant - bringing the cost to just $315 per credit hour for undergraduates on over 200 online degree and certificate programs.
APU delivers flexible, affordable education with monthly start dates to connect you to your future faster and provide the skills you need to go further.
- $0 cost textbooks/ebooks for undergraduate classes
- $0 application fee
- No entrance exams
Students can request more information from APU at https://apupartners.com/stride
Submit Student Stories to Elevate
Help us tell the story of your great students and families! Please send this around to your staff and encourage them to put stories into Elevate, Stride/K12’s media gathering tool. Stories can be anything related to:
- Students who are athletes, scientists, students who have their own businesses, authors, etc.
- Students who use your great schools to overcome the odds – illness, bullying, etc.
- Families who are school advocates and would be great discussing what you do with the local media.
- Any cool school events – Capitol Day, field trips, etc
- Themes – anything around national days like MLK, Black History Month, Reading Month (Mar), and more.
There are no wrong answers so send us your stories and help us promote your students today!
K12 Nursing Club Webinar
🩺Are you ready for an adventurous summer journey into the heart of healthcare?! Tap into the K12 Nurses Exploration Camp: Summer Adventures in Healthcare! Created just for students like YOU, this virtual camp offers two thrilling sessions:
Camp I: June 24-27
Camp II: July 15-18
Skills Arcade: https://www.k12.com/stride-skills-arcade/
🌟Learn from the best in interactive sessions, connect with industry experts, and explore career pathways through engaging workshops. Experience hands-on learning, interactive gameplay, and leave feeling inspired and empowered to pursue your passion for healthcare.
Space is limited, so secure your spot now for an unforgettable summer experience! Register today and embark on an adventure like no other! 🩺🚀
Wait, there's more! You can even join in on the K12 fun and collect coins to earn prizes. Learn more here!
📅NOTE: This camp will be hosted via Chamberlain University’s streaming platform. Only register for ONE camp session. You will receive an email at a later time with further registration instructions.
Register for Camp 1: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4595636/01C46DCC33601044AAB60EEF060DB01A
Register for Camp 2: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4595657/A1AFC5F0C5FB2156FAC5387F221EF001
Where to Find Your School Material Shipping Timeline
Wondering when your course materials and hardware will arrive? Look no further! You can find your school’s shipping timeline by following these steps:
- Visit the School Shipping Timeline Directory: Head over to the School Shipping Timeline Directory to locate your school’s specific shipping schedule.
- Search by State: Use the directory to search by state. Find your state, and you’ll see a list of schools along with estimated delivery deadlines for course materials and hardware.
- Track Shipping Status: If you’ve already confirmed your enrollment status, click on the link provided in the directory to track the shipping status of your materials and computer equipment.
Follow our Stride K12 Student Instagram Channel! @k12.student
We are so excited to announce we have a Stride K12 Student Engagement Instagram Channel! You can find us @k12.student
This channel is meant to share about student engagement opportunities, as well as showcase student talent and elevate student voices to feel seen and heard! This channel is for our students to follow and connect with one another, as well as see what fun things we have happening!
Why should others join the Learning Coach Community?
Learning Coach Social Sessions
Join Learning Coach Social Sessions every Tuesday on Zoom to socialize with other Learning Coaches, ask for or offer advice, and simply chat with other adults. Register today in the National Learning Coach Community.
National Learning Coach Community Highlights
The Learning Coach Community is the digital home for parents and guardians of actively enrolled students from K12-powered managed schools.
Our new community experience offers members exciting features like:
- Member map and user profile upgrades
- New interest clubs and support groups
- Learning Coach webinars and resources
- Networking and socializing events
- Dedicated school discussions and live feeds
- Community celebrations and giveaways
Visit your School Community Today:
· Find school-specific information and resources
· Develop relationships with other families at your school
· Be in the know about what is happening at your school
Activate your LC Community account by logging into in the Online School or K12 App. Click ‘Community’ in the main menu and then click the button you see below. Once you confirm your account, you can jump right in and connect with other LC's from your school and beyond!
National Learning Coach Programming
RECEIVE SUPPORT AS A NEW LEARNING COACH!
We are honored you chose a K12-powered school for your student(s)! We strive to provide you with helpful content, resources, and connections to be successful in your important role as a Learning Coach.
Please visit our K12 National Learning Coach Programming Newsletter frequently to view the latest Learning Coach sessions and information.
Stay Connected on the Go!
Explore K12 on your smartphone or tablet! And stay tuned, we're continually adding new app features.
The K12 app is a great resource for parents and legal guardians, keeping you in the loop starting with your online school search to completing the enrollment process to the last day of the school year and beyond!
With the K12 app, you'll have the power to:
- Start and complete enrollment
- Track your student's progress†
- View your schedule†
- Log daily attendance†
- Receive instant notifications
- Communicate your plans for future school years
The K12 app experience may vary by school. If you have questions, call 866.571.4316 for information.
†This feature is only applicable in some schools.