Decatur Virtual Weekly Update

10/24/2024

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Director's Corner

Dear Decatur Virtual Family,

The semester is winding down. There are only five more weeks of instruction before Finals Week at Georgia Virtual School. Final exam week is November 30-December 5. Remember that this school year, final exams will need to be proctored. We will post the finals week schedule for in-person and online proctoring opportunities in this newsletter next week. You will have to plan so that your exams can be proctored.

I encourage everyone to catch up and work ahead so that you can enjoy a work-free Thanksgiving break. It is exactly one month away. Please put in that extra time each week so that you are not leaving all your work to the last minute.

Sincerely,

Ms. Whatley

DVA Events and News

Illustration of a red bowling ball knocking over bowling pins

Event Information

October Meet Up: Bowling at Comet Lanes

Join us for a little bowling! Ms. Whatley will cover the cost of the lane and bowling shoes are $5 to rent. Meet us at 12:15 p.m. to get shoes and we will start bowling at 12:30 p.m.

When?

Wednesday, Oct 30, 2024, 12:15 PM

Where?

1458 Church Street, Decatur, GA, USA

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More Meet Up Dates

DVA has meet ups each month on early release days. There will not be check ins or student sessions on these days so that our kids will be free to attend. We hope all students will take advantage of these opportunities to meet up and interact with peers and adults each month. They will all be at noon unless otherwise noted at various locations around Decatur. Please mark your calendars:

Additional early release days:

Nov 22, 2024, Noon. Ebster Recreation Center 105 Electric Ave. The theme of this meet up is Thanksgiving. Let Ms. Whatley know if there is anyone you feel grateful for that you would like to invite. Come have some snacks, play some games, enjoy being with other DVA kids in person.

January 22, 2025

February 26, 2025

March 26, 2025

April 30, 2025

We had a great time in August and September. We look forward to seeing you in October!

Sign Up for DVA by Choice for Spring

The form to sign up for spring semester is open until December 6, 2024. Parents/guardians who want their student to attend DVA by choice in the spring semester need to complete the online interest and contract form by the first week in December. This contract is for students new to DVA or those who were not by choice for fall semester and wish to continue in DVA for the spring semester.

Counseling Corner

DVA students in grades 6, 7, 9 and 10 completed the BASC-3 BESS survey in their WIN (6th, 7th) and Tools for Success (9th, 10th) classes this week.

Do you have a question, concern, or need to set up an appointment with your DVA school counselor? To schedule an appointment with Dr. Jones, use this easy booking link: https://drkimberlyrjones.youcanbook.me/

DVA Resources

Presentations from First Week Events

Missed a Meeting? All the information is here:

DVA Meet and Greet

DVA Student Orientation

Pearson Orientation

Making Your Schedule Work

Calendar and Important Dates

November 25-29: Thanksgiving Holidays

November 30-December 6: Final Exams Week

December 13-14: STAR Reading and Math

December 9-10: Milestones Winter EOC Testing

December 10: Pearson Classes End
December 12: Final Grades Released

DVA Handbook

Decatur Virtual Academy Handbook 2024-25

Frequently Asked Questions

Have you seen our FAQ?

DVA Brochure

Be sure to sign the honor contract!

Honor Contract

School and Community News

Please see your school newsletter for important news from your home school and CSD.