11.11.24

Veterans Day Holiday Observed

• Starting at 6:00 am 10th Street Closed, students and faculty will be unable to access the street for parking. This will continue for several weeks. The street should re-open after 2:30 each day.
• Lunch & Learn is in English at 10:00 am
• These clubs meet at 10:30 am

• The LVA Film Board meets in the Frazier Basement

• NHS meets in M-15
• K-pop meets in A19
• ASL meets in M-74
• College Visit, College of Southern Nevada, 11:15 & 12:15 am [Students Check Naviance/Counseling Office]

• 10:00 - 10:30 am - SOCIAL STUDIES Lunch & Learn
• Archery Club is rescheduled to Mondays
• 10:30 pm Wednesday Club Meetings:
• Black Culture Club meets in M-74
• Creative Writing Club meets in F-20
• Varsity Quiz meets in M-23
• 2:15 to 3:45 pm - Basketball Club 3X3 Tournament, 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

• College Visit, University of Nevada-Reno, 8:45 & 9:45 am [Students Check Naviance/Counseling Office]
• 10:00 - 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
• College Visit, Lafayette College, 11:15 am [Students Check Naviance/Counseling Office]
• 2:15 to 3:45 pm - ENGLISH Tutoring with Ms. Moosebrugger, M-23
• 2:15 to 3:45 pm - Basketball Club 3X3 Tournament, Gym
• 2:30 to 4:00 pm - Visual Arts Exhibition, Surface Vs. Substance, Bryan Lewis and Lowden Galleries
• 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm - Fall Musical, Beauty and the Beast, Lowden Theater, Click here for tickets

• 10:00 - SCIENCE Lunch & Learn
• Clubs meeting at 10:30

• 3D Printing Club meets in VA 102

• SOL meets in M15
• Journalism Club meets in F-20
• 2:15 to 3:45 pm - Basketball Club 3X3 Tournament, Gym
• 6:30 pm - Visual Arts Exhibition, Surface Vs. Substance, Lowden Gallery
• 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm - Fall Musical, Beauty and the Beast, Lowden Theater, Click here for tickets

• 1:30 pm - Visual Arts Exhibition, Surface Vs. Substance, Lowden Gallery
• 2:00 pm Fall Musical, Beauty and the Beast, Lowden Theater, Click here for tickets
• 6:30 pm - Visual Arts Exhibition, Surface Vs. Substance, Lowden Gallery

• 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm - Fall Musical, Beauty and the Beast, Lowden Theater, Click here for tickets

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!

Beginning on Tuesday, November 12, 10th Street between Lewis and Clark will be closed for parking and at times for traffic. Please plan ahead for parking and for alternative routes to avoid 10th Street. The street should re-open after 2:30 each day.

Advertising in the Imagine Gala print and digital program book is an excellent way to

showcase your business while supporting LVA’s talented students! Your ad will be seen by a

passionate, engaged audience and demonstrate your commitment to arts education. Purchase

your ad space today and align your brand with the arts! https://bit.ly/ImagineGala

You know the vital role STEM educators play in teaching our country’s future. Nominating a teacher from your school for a Presidential Award is just one small way you can thank them for their work.

The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) program is now accepting nominations for 7-12th grade STEM teachers. Awardees receive a certificate signed by the President; a trip to Washington, D.C., to attend a series of recognition events and professional development opportunities; and a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation.

Do you know a teacher deserving of this incredible honor? Nominate them today! We welcome multiple nominations if you know more than one teacher deserving of this award. The application deadline is February 6, 2025.

West Coast Trial Lawyers, in partnership with UNLV Athletics and the Clark County School District Engagement Unit, are proud to announce the Teacher of the Game Recognition Program. Nominations are being accepted for outstanding CCSD teachers and are open through December 1, 2024. Selected teachers will receive a $500 gift card and free tickets to a UNLV Men's Basketball game where they will be recognized on the court!

Qualifications:

Nominees must be licensed CCSD Pre-K through 12-grade teachers in good standing and demonstrate the following characteristics:

• Consistently advances students to higher levels of achievement
• Demonstrates innovation in teaching methods and classroom instruction
• Sets students up for success in and out of the classroom

Self-nominations are NOT accepted.

Nominate a Teacher Here

Student Spotlight Alert! Our talented LVA Jazz students will be featured on PBS Channel 10 on November 11 at 7:30pm! Tune in to watch these young musicians as they work with "The Godfather of Latin Jazz", Mr. Joe Torres. Get a sneak peek of the segment with PBS's YouTube Short: "Generations unite to make sure the music never ends!" https://www.youtube.com/shorts/3s-SdSaO7WM

Class of 2014 Alum Ben Green along with Ohad Mazor brought heightened Gaga Movement training to Ms. Huggins dance students. Ben Green participated in workshops and programs with Crystal Pite, Johannes Wieland, Tom Weinberger, and Gaga Movement Ltd. He joined Batsheva – the Young Ensemble in 2016 and Batsheva Dance Company from 2017-2023. In 2023, he became a Choreographic Assistant for Marlene Monteiro Freitas for projects in the Opera Ballet de Lyon. Today, he is a freelance choreographer, performer, and Gaga teacher.

Ohad Mazor was born in 1998 in Haifa, Israel, and graduated from Reut School of the Arts in Haifa in 2016. She is a non-binary independent artist, Gaga teacher, and former Batsheva Dance Company and Batsheva Ensemble dancer. She took part in the creations of "MOMO" by Ohad Naharin as well as in the restagings of Naharin's various works, as well as creation processes with Sharon Eyal, Ella Rothchild, and Roy Assaf.

These master artists were sponsored by the Friends of LVA Master Artist Series.

On October 23, seniors received information from Jostens regarding purchasing a cap & gown for commencement ceremonies in May. Seniors who were absent or did not receive a packet can pick one up in the Activities office in the Sunset Building. Ordering information is also available at Jostens.com/graduation.

Jostens is the contracted distributor for LVA. Please contact the Activities Office with any questions at 702-799-7800, ext. 4804.

The Class of 2025 may now start ordering cap & gowns as well as other senior items. Jostens is LVA's Official Company for LVA Graduation Gear. Seniors should order their cap & gown no later than April 12, 2025, to be guaranteed delivery by graduation practice and distribution day on May 23, 2025. Order at this link, Jostens.com/graduation. There are many package options available. The cap & gown [only] is at the most economical price of the year until mid-December. This information is also available at lasvegasacademy.net under Class of 2025.

For questions about cap and gowns, contact Assistant Principal Josh Hager at 702-799-7800 ext. 4204.

Seniors MUST have their photo taken with Cashman for it to be in the yearbook. Cashman has a basic yearbook package that is very reasonable if students want to use a private photographer for everything else, but LVA cannot accept and publish photos from other studios. See Ms. Strehl in F20 if you have any questions or concerns. Visit https://cashmanevents.com/lva/ to set up your appointment.

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. Visithttps://secure.smore.com/n/upy2e

You know the magic that happens at LVA—Friends of LVA is a force that helps to make it all possible. We're the nonprofit that secures the funding and resources needed to help keep LVA's world-class programs thriving. Whether it's supporting new initiatives, enhancing student experiences, or rallying the community, we’re here to ensure that every LVA student has the opportunity to excel. If you love LVA, you'll love what Friends of LVA is doing to keep the dream alive! Funding the Master Artist Series, presenting the Experience the Arts Gala annually, working closely with Principal Koepp, establishing an endowment fund, and more, we are involved and committed to growing our impact. Join us and be a friend! www.friendsoflva.org

HELP of Southern Nevada Holiday Programs

REGISTRATION DATES AND TIMES (In person only)

November 1, 2, 8, 9 & December 6, 7, 13, 14

Hours: 8 am - 2 pm

Hope For Kids- Holiday Drive-through Experience

Sign up required. Hope For The City is excited for our annual Hope For Kids immersive drive-through holiday experiences, which incorporate fun while fulfilling the physical needs of the families in our community by providing warm clothing, toys, hygiene products, holiday treats, groceries, and a holiday meal! Families without vehicles are welcome to participate!

NHS is beginning our Fall Fundraiser today through November 8. Offering both white and black options. Please take a look at these AWESOME cups. They make great holiday gifts, and promote school spirit (and hydration)!

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

ESSENTIAL LINKS

• 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 28, 2024 LVA Weekly Update
• October 21, 2024 LVA Weekly Update
• October 14, 2024 LVA Weekly Update
• 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.

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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.

• Monday - Thursday, November 18-21 - Winter Measure Annual Progress MAP Assessments, Freshmen & Sophomores, Math & English
• Monday, November 18 - Public Education Foundation Scholarship Presentation, 10:00 am [Students Check Naviance/Counseling Office]
• Tuesday, November 19 - Jazz Winter Concert, Performing Arts Center, 6:00 to 7:30 pm
• Wednesday, November 20 - College Visit, University of Arizona, 11:15 am [Students Check Naviance/Counseling Office]
• Wednesday & Thursday, November 20 & 21 - Fall Musical "Beauty and the Beast," Lowden Theater, 6:00 to 8:30 pm
• Friday, November 22 - Fall Musical "Beauty and the Beast," Lowden Theater, 7:00 to 9:30 pm
• Saturday, November 23 - Fall Musical "Beauty and the Beast," Lowden Theater, 2:00 to 4:30 and 7:00 to 9:30 pm
• Saturday, November 23 - Princess Tea Party, Lowden, 4:30 to 7:00 pm, Princess Tea Party Tickets
• Tuesday, November 26 - Orchestra Chamber Concert, Black Box Theater, 6:00 to 7:30 pm
• Wednesday, November 27-29 - No School for Students - Thanksgiving Holiday Observed
• Tuesday, December 3 - Orchestra Winter Concert, Performing Arts Center 6:00 pm
• Wednesday, December 4 - Theater 2 Showcase, Black Box Theater, 6:00 pm
• Thursday, December 5 - College Visit, Savannah College of Art & Design, 11:15 [Students Check Naviance/Counseling Office]
• Thursday, December 5 - Band Winter Concert, Performing Arts Center, 6:00 pm
• Thursday, December 5 - Theater 2 Showcase, Black Box Theater, 6:00 pm
• Friday, December 6 - Theater 2 Showcase, Black Box Theater, 6:00 pm
• Friday, December 6 - Piano Winter Concert, Performing Arts Center, 6:00 pm
• Monday, December 10 - Financial Aid Night, Library, 5:00 to 7:00 pm
• Monday, December 10 - Vocal Winter Concert, Performing Arts Center, 6:00 pm
• Wednesday, December 18 - College Visit - University of Nevada Reno, 11:15 am [Students Check Naviance/Counseling Office]
• Monday, January 27 - Bonnici Broadcast Scholarship Information Session, 10:00 am [Students Check Naviance/Counseling Office]
• Monday, April 7 - ASVAB, 8:30 am
• Purchase tickets at https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/box-office