January 2022 WAVA Wave Newsletter

Welcome to 2022 WAVA!

We hope you and your family had a wonderful and Happy Winter Break and New Years Celebration. Did you and your family make a New Years Resolution together, are you looking forward to new goals and challenges? Together we can reach out goals. As we jump into January we look forward to a busy month with our students. This month in January we highlight our 7 Mindset, 'Everything Is Possible'. What ways can you reach your goals and make them possible? Dream big, embrace creativity, and expect great results Everything is Possible provides an understanding that we are all capable of living extraordinary lives. We look forward to sharing this month with each of you. Take a moment to share with your teachers and send an email or connect with other Learning Coaches on our WAVA Community on the K12 App.

From all of us at WAVA, Happy 2022 and we are glad you are here with us!

Meet your WAVA Counselors. Learn more about what our counselors can support you with and also about our Social and Emotional Learning, 7 Mindsets and the activities, assemblies and chats available to your students. WAVA has counselors for grades K-12. Check with your teacher, the counselor page or the SEL and 7 Mindsets page on our WAVA Bulletin.

January at WAVA:

January Mindset: “Everything is Possible”

Check your schedule for SEL-ebrations for Social and Emotional Learning with your Counseling team

Suggested Readings • Matthew’s Dream by Leo Lionni • Oh, the Thinks You Can Think by Dr. Seuss • The Wonderful Things You Will Be by Emily Winfield Martin • I Wish You More by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tom Lichtenheld • How to Catch a Star by Oliver Jeffers • Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl's Courage Changed Music by Margarita Engle • Unstoppable Me!: 10 Ways to Soar Through Life by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer

Calling all students grades 9-12 at WAVA! Share your photos from school, activities and more with our WAVA Yearbook Club Leader to contribute to our yearbook. Email photos with your grade/name to Jo Petersen, Jpetersen@wava.org

At WAVA we want to connect with students and believe that all student can succeed. In addition to connection in the classroom through academics, student support, class connect sessions and learning platforms students can connect on their own time for community engagement. Club options for Stride can be found on the OLS Announcements and the Class Connect Schedule. WAVA Clubs will be on the WAVA Bulletin at https://www.wavabulletinboard.com/esports-and-clubs. Clubs may include options in Gaming, Art, Baking, Music, ASB, SkillsUSA, GLSEN, Social Chats and Esports. This month on the OLS you will find announcements about a Live Baking Challenge, Photo and Innovation Challenge and club options to join. Clubs happen weekly except for holidays and no school days. Thank you!

Join us January 6th, Morning Cup of Cocoa:

8:00am to 8:30am

Join us: Morning Cup of Cocoa Link

*Direct url: https://zoom.us/j/99741405993?pwd=TkpTQUx4alppZDFWN1lkOXpXNUZHQT09

-Team WAVA

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WAVA Events:

At WAVA our community is our families and students, and we provide connection opportunities for students to stay engaged. Throughout the year students can attend outings to meet families, students and staff. Regional outings, picnics, virtual events and field trip opportunities will be offered throughout the year. Contact your teacher if you are interested in a class event or way to socialize together. Events will vary and may include:

• January: WAVA I'm Back Spirit Week Jan 3-7, Spelling Bee Prep Jan 11th, Hat Day, 7 Mindset Everything Is Possible, Spelling Bee Feb 1st

• February: Spelling Bee, Friendship Day, Spirit Gear sales round 2, WAVA Day

• March: Science Fair, Leprechaun Trap Contest, Green Day

• April: Talent Show, Spring Break Clubs, Creative Hair Day

• May: Photo Contest, Graduation Promo, Prom, Clubs end, Sunglasses Day

• June: Graduation, End of Year Staff Parade, Summer Clubs and Activities Promo

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Please let us know if you would like to give a special shoutout to your teacher and let us know something special that is happening for your student! We would love to highlight your news here in our Spotlight each month! You can share news on your student success with our National Social Media team through Project Elevate! If you are a Learning Coach interested in being on our Parent Advisory Council for 2021-2022, please contact us!

December/January Photo Contest: Winter Weather

Our December/January photo contest theme is Winter Weather - we want to see pictures of the winter weather where you live! Whether it's snowbanks and frost-covered trees, or wind blowing through the palm trees on the beach we want to see what winter weather looks like in your area! Use your creativity to capture the moment.

We are encouraging you to submit a photograph (limit to 1) you have taken relating to our December/January theme, Winter Weather, for the chance to win a prize!

A winner in each grade range (K–2, 3–5, 6–8, and 9–12) will be chosen. Students in kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to participate. If you experience issues uploading or have any questions, email clubs@k12.com.

The contest runs December 1, 2021 through January 31, 2022.

See full details and official contest rules.

Upload your photo here: https:/bit.ly/K12PhotoContest

Stay connected at school! Read the National Newsletter with school updates, socialization info and ways to connect even more! Be sure to check your OLS Announcements, websites, social media and the LC Community! This month look for our Live Baking Challenge on FB, Photo Challenge, clubs posted to the OLS Announcements, photo challenges and more! Social Engagement

Newsletter and National Contest Winner News.

Make sure to bookmark our WAVA Bulletin Board website and the Clubs Page for the monthly updates! You can find information on our WAVA Clubs that meet each week including the days, times and links. You can also find out information on National Clubs with Stride and how to access these through the OLS Announcements and Social Engagement Newsletters.

SkillsUSA is offered at WAVA as a club for Grades 9-12 for students to have career exploration opportunity and skill building in career and technical education. Become a more highly engaged student and citizen. Make education and career choices that are validated by industry. Develop career readiness skills like effective communication, teamwork and problem solving. Find this on your Class Connect schedule as optional and you can reach Club Leader Mr. Mulvaney mmulvaney@wava.org

Check it out! We are excited to partner with TutorMe to provide resources and tools in support to our Middle School and High School Age students. This service will be available to students soon and will provide skilled tutoring support in moments to your students 24 hours a day! Connect with a Tutor this month for your 8 hours of tutoring time and Dance Your Way to Prizes!!!

Thank you for registering with WAVA. Our Operations and Enrollment Team members work hard each day to ensure our students can start school and enjoy the year. Thank you for your patience throughout the year and we look forward to a wonderful year.

Re-Registration and Enrollment is just around the corner!

• For all transcript requests: : WAVA Transcript Request Form
• General Enrollment Questions: enrollment@wava.org
• General Registrar (non records or transcript) questions: registrar@wava.org
• New eFax number: 253.409.2689

Directory Opt Out Form: https://wava.k12.com/how-enroll.html

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=LUmWRm1kPE2UZWxaNvMaFngesKnnIlJHizzo6thSdKxURjE4WDFSRVM4TjJDV1RQQlQwUkRHNFBPVi4u

Text Opt Out Form:

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-Ms. Giske, WAVA Operations Manager

Ms. Leatiota, WAVA Assistant Operations Manager

-Ms. Leah Androy, WAVA Office Manger

Testing:

Thank you to all who participated in fall Smarter Balanced and WCAS Science testing. We are so proud of you!

-Assessment Administrator, Danielle Beyer

Special Programs Team:

Check out the Special Programs Page on the WAVA Bulletin

If you have questions or concerns about the diverse needs of your learner, please contact -

• Stephanie Needler, skneedler@K12.com --Special Program Support
• Scott VanGerpen, svangerpen@wava.org – 504
• Melanie Wyckoff, mwyckoff@wava.org – Highly Capable Program
• Star Downey, sdowney@wava.org - Highly Capable Program
• Karen O'Leary, koleary@wava.org – English Learner Program
• Lauren Garcia, lgarcia@wava.org, English Learner Program

Do you have a Success Story you would like to share? Please share your story to: www.tinyurl.com/parent-shareastory

What's Important at WAVA?

At WAVA, students come first. We partner with families to provide a free and excellent public eduction that meets the needs of the whole child.

At WAVA, learning is our focus. We empower one another to become life-long learners through innovation and inspiration. We plan for success.

At WAVA, community is valued. We seek to positively impact our community through partnership, offerings, and collaboration.

At WAVA, cultures are respected. We celebrate diversity and commit ourselves to positive and meaningful teamwork.

You know that your kids have something special inside them. We know it too. Washington Virtual Academies (WAVA) and K12 ignite the minds of children like yours to bring learning and innate possibility alive. Together, we are helping Washington students in grades K-12 reach their true, personal potential.

Email: info@wava.org
Website: www,wavabulletinboard.com
Location: 2601 S 35th St Suite 100 Tacoma, WA 98409
Phone: (253) 591-6888
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Twitter: @K12_WAVA

Omak School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator: Brittney Richter, (509) 826-7687, brichter@omaksd.org or WAVA Family Resource Coordinator: Kathy Swartz, (253) 682-7906, kaswartz@k12.com; and Section 504 Coordinator: John Holcomb, (509) 826-8342, johnholcomb@omaksd.org , P.O. Box 833, Omak, WA 98841 or WAVA 504 Coordinator, Scott VanGerpen, (253) 591-6888 svangerpen@wava.org

El Distrito Escolar de Omak no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, nacionalidad, edad, estado militar o veterano, orientación sexual, expresión de género o identidad, incapacidad o el uso de un perro entrenado o un animal guía o de servicio, y proporciona el mismo acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos de jóvenes que sean designados. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para estar a cargo de preguntas y quejas de presunta discriminación: Coordinadora de Derechos Civiles y Coordinador del Título IX: Brittney Richter, (509) 826-7687, brichter@omaksd.org; Coordinador de recursos familiares, Kathy Swartz, (253) 682-7906, kaswartz@k12.com; y el Coordinador de la sección 504: John Holcomb, (509) 826-8342, johnholcomb@omaksd.org, P.O. Box 833, Omak, WA 98841 or WAVA Coordinador de la sección 504, Scott VanGerpen, (253) 591-6888 svangerpen@wava.org.