10.14.24

Sophomores are scheduled to take the PSAT next week as well as Juniors who signed up for the PSAT/NMSQT. Students will receive reminders through email and in the announcements next week.

Bring the Day of the Exam:

• School Issued Chromebook - FULLY CHARGED
• Students must provide their school issued student ID
• Water is allowed during the exam with the water bottle or flask to be kept on the floor by the desk.

Testing Schedule:

• October 15 - Selected students and students with accommodations will test
• October 16 - All sophomores will take the PSAT
• October 17 - Juniors who signed up for the PSAT/NMSQT will take the PSAT/NMSQT

Click the link to read the essential information for sophomores & juniors taking this exam. https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/post/psat-information-for-all-sophomores-and-psat-nmsqt-for-juniors-who-signed-up

Download the Free Study Guide below.

If you have any questions, please contact Assistant Principal over testing, Jenny Valdez at valdejm@nv.ccsd.net.

• Homecoming Spirit Week Dress Up Day - Midnight Monday, wear blues and purples [CCSD Dress code applies]
• No Lunch & Learn Today - Conservatory classrooms, practice rooms, and theaters are closed from 10:00 to 11:00 am.
  
• Homecoming Assembly during 8th Period - Assembly Schedule, Students must attend with assigned class.
• 2:15 to 3:45 - Jesters Club Meeting, K-12, Ms. Bergquist
  
• 2:00 to 3:45 - Slay dragons at the Dungeon & Dragons Club every Monday after school

• Homecoming Spirit Week Dress Up Day - Partners in Crime, match clothes with your friends [CCSD Dress code applies]
  
• 7:00 am PSAT & PSAT/NMSQT for students with accommodations
• 10:00 to 10:30 am - ENGLISH Lunch & Learn
  
• 10:30 to 11:00 - Tuesday Club Meetings
  
• Film Board Meets, Frazier Basement
• ASL Club Meeting [American Sign Language], M-74
• K-pop Club, A19
• Mu Alpha Theta Meeting, F12
• 2:15 to 3:45 - MATH Tutoring with Ms. Prezgay, F12
• 2:15 to 3:45 - Batteries Included in M15

• Homecoming Spirit Week Dress Up Day - Whodunit Wednesday, Students dress as teachers & teachers dress as students Wear your best disguise. [CCSD Dress code applies]
• 7:00 am PSAT for Sophomores
• 10:00 to 10:30 am - SOCIAL STUDIES Lunch & Learn
  
• 10:30 am - Wednesday Club Meetings
• Black Culture Club meets in M-74
• Creative Writing Club meets in F-20
• Varsity Quiz meets in M-23
• 3:00 pm Deadline - Homecoming Guest Pass Request Form due in Student Success Office
• 2:00 to 4:00 pm - Clay Club meets in VA-105
  
• 2:15 to 3:45 pm - Basketball Club, Gym
• 2:15 to 3:45 pm - Creative Writing Club meets in F-20
• 2:15 to 3:45 pm - SCIENCE Tutoring with Ms. Wolcott, PO-4
• 6:00 to 7:30 pm - Piano Chamber Recital, Black Box Theater [Tickets at https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/box-office]
  

• Homecoming Spirit Week Dress Up Day - Thursday Dinner Party, Dress in your fanciest clothes [CCSD Dress code applies]
• 7:00 am - PSAT/NMSQT for juniors
• College Visit, University of Nevada Reno 8:45 am [Students Check Naviance/Counseling Office]
• 10:00 to 10:30 am - MATH Lunch & Learn
• 10:30 am - Thursday Club Meetings
  
• Chess Club, in M-6
• Book Club, in K-12
• SSEASU meets in M-23
• Sustainability Club meets in P-8
• 2:15 to 3:45 - ENGLISH Tutoring with Ms. Moosebrugger, M-23
• 6:00 to 7:30 pm - Piano Chamber Recital, Black Box Theater [Tickets at https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/box-office]
  

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• Homecoming Spirit Week Dress Up Day - Dark & Spooky Nights - Dress in your coziest PJ's! [CCSD Dress code applies]
• 10:00 to 10:30 am - SCIENCE Lunch & Learn
  
• 10:30 am - Friday Club Meetings
• SOL Meeting in M15
• 3D Printing Club meets in VA 102
• Bible Club in K9A
• Journalism Board meets in F-20
• Friday, October 18 - Theater Conservatory, Trunk or Treat, Lowden Parking Lot, 6:00 to 8:00 pm, $5 admission. Fun for the entire family! Bring cash for games and food!

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm - Midnight Mystery Homecoming! Quad, Cafeteria and Gym

• No tickets sold at the door
• Guest must have an approved Guest Pass form Submitted by 10/16/24 in the Student Success Office
• Parents/students must have rides ready for 9:00 pm pick-up after the dance
• Drop off and pick-up is in the faculty parking lot [entrance at Lewis and 9th Streets] behind the gym.
• DO NOT DROP OFF OR PICK UP STUDENTS in front of the school on 7th Street.

Club meeting dates, times, and locations are on the Morning Announcements, posted on Canvas, and at lasvegasacademy.net under News & Accolades. Watch for the New 2024-2025 LVA Club List posted next week!

Homecoming Tickets are on Sale ONLINE!

Homecoming - October 19, from 6 to 9 pm in the quad, gym, and student center.

Tickets: AVOID THE LINES AT LUNCH! Purchase online at https://ci.ovationtix.com/35704

• Oct. 12 to Oct. 18 - $30 until 3:00 pm 10/18/24, online at https://ci.ovationtix.com/35704
  
• Oct.19 - No Tickets will be at the door! or sold online.

Non-LVA Guests: Students wishing to bring a non-LVA student to the dance must pick up, complete, and submit a Guest Pass Form by October 16. Forms may be picked up in the Student Success Office and must returned by 3 pm on October 16. Forms must be complete when submitted and will NOT be accepted late.

Dance Drop Off and After Dance Pick Up: On the homecoming night, students must enter, park, or be dropped off and picked up in the parking area behind the gym [entrance 9th & Lewis Streets] in the faculty parking area. FOR STUDENT SAFETY: DO NOT drop off/pick up students in front of the school on 7th Street.

Get ready for the Theatre Conservatory Annual Fall Festival: "Trunk 'R Treat!" Friday, October 18 @ 6pm in the Lowden Parking Lot! For just $5, enjoy a night of candy, festive treats, spooky decked out cars, costumes, fun for the whole family!

Las Vegas Academy Mariachi Presents: "The HAUNTED Noche de Mariachi"

Non-profit Friends of LVA invited Class of 1997alum, and stage and screen actress, Rutina Wesley, back to Las Vegas Academy of the Arts stage as part of the Master Artist Series. This unparalleled program is funded by Friends of LVA.

Ms. Wesley shares her vast experience playing compelling roles in movies, on TV, on Broadway, and even at our very own LVA. She delivered a workshop on acting for the camera as well as gave a talk to the entire theater department.

In the last couple of years, the Master Artist Series has brought more than 50 artists, performers, and experts to LVA, including Broadway’s Lin Manuel Miranda.

Read more about Ms. Wesley's visit and the Master Artist series at https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/post/lva-alum-rutina-wesley-shares-experiences-as-part-of-friends-of-lva-master-artist-series

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Donald McKinney, the esteemed band director from Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music, for taking the time to work with the Las Vegas Academy Bands. His expertise and passion for music inspired our students and enriched their musical experience. We are incredibly grateful for his guidance and the positive impact he made during his visit.

Donald J. McKinney is professor of music in bands, director of bands, and chair of the Bands Department at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music.

Thank you, Dr. McKinney, for sharing your talent and wisdom with us!

Hello CCSD Families,

Have you heard about all the FREE resources and workshops on Saturday, October 19?

Join the CCSD Family Engagement Department for a Family Academy at Cheyenne High School from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., focused on strategies and resources to support their children's academic success.

Fantastic prizes, interactive workshops, a resource fair, and a light breakfast will be available for all families.

Please click here to register today! If you have any questions, contact the Family Engagement Department at (702) 799-0303 or familyengagement@nv.ccsd.net.

** See the attached flyer

Hola Familias de CCSD,

¿Ha oído hablar de todos los recursos y talleres GRATUITOS que se llevarán a cabo el sábado 19 de octubre?

¡Únase al Departamento de Participación Familiar de CCSD para un Academia Familiar enfocado en estrategias y recursos para apoyar el éxito académico de sus hijos en la Escuela Preparatoria Cheyenne de 9:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m.

¡Habrá premios fantásticos, talleres interactivos, una feria de recursos, y un desayuno ligero para todos!

¡Por favor haga clic aquí para registrarse hoy! Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con el Departamento de Participación Familiar al (702) 799-0303 o familyengagement@nv.ccsd.net.

Complete this Form to Request a Meal Box

In partnership with the Henderson Silver Knights (HSK), we would like to share a unique opportunity for students to compete in a month-long art design contest. to submit a Jurassic and Henderson Silver Knights-inspired logo design of their creation.

The winning students whose art is selected will have their design displayed on the HSK official game t-shirt and shoulder patch on the game-worn jerseys. The t-shirts with the winning design and the jerseys featuring the patch will be sold and worn during the Jurassic Knight Game on Sunday, February 15, 2025, at Lee's Family Forum in Henderson.

Please see the attached PDF for Eligibility details, Teacher Instructions, Student Prizes, Design Guidelines, and additional contest information. Teachers, submit your required contest information, waivers, forms, and art piece finalists using THIS FORM by November 1, 2024. For any questions, please reach out to Jeniffer Calimbahin at (702) 799-0303.

Magnet students are encouraged to enter this year's Student Poster Contest! MSA is looking forward to receiving many innovative, student-created posters. The deadline is January 25, 2025. Learn more about the requirements for entering the contest here: https://ow.ly/7rXa50TtsFu #magnetschools

Attending this event is essential for every senior considering going to a post-secondary educational institution. During the workshop, families get assistance in the FAFSA process and completing the application.

What is the FAFSA?

"The FAFSA form is an application that students and families need to complete to apply for federal student aid, such as federal grants, work-study funds, and loans. Completing and submitting the FAFSA form is free, and it gives students access to the largest source of financial aid to help pay for higher education." -US DOE.

Why is it important to get my application completed early?

You're more likely to qualify for federal, state, and college-offered grants if you file the FAFSA early. Saving for College reported that students who fill out the FAFSA between October and December get twice as many grants, on average, as compared with students who file the FAFSA later.

Seniors, keep up with essential college information and application tips with the College and Career Center Update. The update includes need-to-know deadlines and info on admission testing, college fairs, work opportunities, scholarships, and HCBU links. Visit https://secure.smore.com/n/1nhm2f

The Weekly Update is changing to a Friday release to improve timely communication for events, performances, and activities for the following week.

• Student Absence Form
• SAFE VOICE NEVADA

• Off-Site Emergency Accounting of Students [Use ONLY if LVA is in lockdown and you [the student] have self-evacuated.

IMPORTANT LINKS

• Student Morning Announcements
  
• College & Career Center Update
• RAVE Review - Recognize an outstanding CCSD Employee
  
• School Meals - Breakfast and Lunch
  
• https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/blog - Includes accolades, events, need-to-know information and the Weekly Update that is released each Sunday.
• Yearbooks - Buy now at the lowest price of the year - yearbookforever.com
  
• Friends of Las Vegas Academy [Non-Profit Support Organization]
  
• 2025 Imagine Experience the Arts Gala, February 7, 2025
  
• October 7, 2024 LVA Weekly Update

Have news to share with the LVA Community, student awards, or community events? Contact the LVA Development Office at 702-799-7800, ext. 4123, or email LVA Communications Coordinator Susan Thornton, at thorns@nv.ccsd.net.

Follow us on Social Media! X [Twitter]: https://twitter.com/lvahappenings, Facebook https://www.facebook.com/OfficialLVA/ Instagram: lasvegasacademy

Have a general question or a concern? Contact LVA at 702-799-7800 or through Contact Us on our website at https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/contact-us.

• Saturday, October 19 - Homecoming, LVA Gym, Quad & Cafeteria, 6:00 to 9:00 pm
• Monday, October 21 - College Visits, [Students Check Naviance/Counseling Office]
• University of Chicago, 7:45 am
• Colorado College, 7:45 am
• Marymount Manhattan College, 8:45 am
• Portland State University, 8:45 am
• University of Redlands 11:15 am
• Lawrence University, 11:15 am
• University of Wisconsin-Madison, 11:15 am
• Monday, October 21 - FAFSA Night, Library 5:-7 pm
• Tuesday, October 22 - Jazz Chamber Concert, Black Box Theater, 6:00 pm
• Tuesday, October 21 - College Visits, [Students Check Naviance/Counseling Office]
  
• University of San Francisco, 7:45 am
• University of Oregon, 7:45 am
• Loyola Marymount University, 8:45 am
• Whitman College, 8:45 am
• Whittier College, 8:45 am
• California College of the Arts, 11:15 am
• Santa Clara University, 11:15 am
• Willamette University, 1:00 pm
• Wednesday, October 23 - Guidance Day Schedule
• Wednesday, October 23 - College Visits, [Students Check Naviance/Counseling Office]
• California State University-Northridge, 7:45 am
• Saint Mary's College of California, 7:45 am
• Franklin and Marshall College, 8:45 am
• Loyola Marymount University, 8:45 am
• ·Wednesday, October 23 - Band Chamber Concert, Black Box Theater, 6:00 pm
• Friday, October 25 - No School, Nevada Day Observed
• ·Wednesday, October 30 - Noche de Mariachi, Quad, 5 to 8 pm
• Friday, November 1 & 2 - On Stage, Contemporary Voices and Sunset Swing Vocal Concert, Cafeteria, 6 pm
• Wednesday, November 6 - Smith Center Concert, Tickets available through the Smith Center Box Office at https://thesmithcenter.com/tickets/2425/las-vegas-academy/