Dear Student (& Parent),

We hope you had a restful Thanksgiving Break. It is time to get back to our routine before Winter break. Remember: Your goal is to complete your assigned Q2 classes this quarter by the week of December 16th.

As we approach the final three weeks of the quarter, I want to remind everyone of the importance of finishing classes on time. Make sure to communicate any concerns promptly with teachers and counselors. I encourage you to stay focused and utilize all resources available to you:

• Schedule appointments with your teachers.
• Access online tutoring in the morning, afternoon, or evening.
• Visit the SpaceHub in person for additional support.
• "NEW" Attend Saturday Learning Liftoff in person for more support.

Why is it important to complete your Q2 classes on time? We are planning to offer Winter Credit Recovery and/or Acceleration for students who complete all their assigned classes. Winter Break is a great opportunity for Launch Virtual Academy students to recover credits or accelerate their learning and it all depends if you complete your assigned Q2 classes on time. You can do it!

Be curious, be active, and engage in your education,

Dr. Ulloa

Your Principal

Please feel free to contact the school by using the Wellbeing Support Request Form, if you need to talk with someone about your emotions.

Monday

• Teacher of the Year Nominations Start
• Academic Coaching (1:00pm)
• Online Tutoring

Tuesday

• Online Tutoring & In-Person Support at SpaceHub

Wednesday

• Online Tutoring & In-Person Support at SpaceHub
• Orientation for New Students at 10am at Welcome Center
• Teacher of the Year nominations close

Thursday

• Online Tutoring & In-Person Support at SpaceHub

Friday

• Online Tutoring & In-Person Support at SpaceHub

SATURDAY

• Saturday Learning Liftoff [9am to 12:pm] In-Person Support at Mission Control from 9am to 12:00pm

Click here to go to Infinite Campus and then please follow along with the videos below.

Blast off into academic success with Saturday Learning Liftoff – a dynamic in-person support program designed to give students the boost they need to reach new heights in their learning.

Whether you’re looking to catch up, reinforce key concepts, or prepare for upcoming assessments, Saturday Learning Liftoff offers focused, small-group instruction tailored to each student's needs. Join us every Saturday from 9am to 12pm for an opportunity to get the academic lift you need to excel, with personalized support that will propel you toward success!

Location: Mission Control Offices located at 1355 2nd Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911

In an effort to recognize great teachers the Sweetwater Union High School District (SUHSD) has established The Teacher of the Year award. This award celebrates the teaching profession by honoring exceptional educators who demonstrate leadership beyond the classroom, are student-centered, and utilize effective strategies to boost academic success and reduce achievement gaps among students.

SUHSD has created guidelines to assist our educational community identify and celebrate our teachers. HELP US IDENTIFY OUR 2024-25 TEACHER OF THE YEAR!

Step 1 - Nominate a Teacher

Any student, parent, counselor, staff, school administrator, and teacher can nominate a teacher for this award.

Note: Teachers need to meet the following criteria to be nominated:

• To have a minimum of eight years of teaching experience.
• To be a current a teacher.
• Teacher is not going into administrative positions the next school year.
• Teacher is not retiring next year.
• Teacher holds permanent status in SUHSD.

Please NOMINATE a teacher.

*Only one nomination per individual.

*Nominations close on Wednesday, December 4th at 4pm.

Step 2 - Launch teachers will use a secret ballot to select our Teacher of the Year from the top three nominees, who will represent us at the district level and possibly at the San Diego County level event.

Launch Virtual Academy will be offering Winter Break Learning Opportunities for students. These classes will run from December 23rd to January 10th. Students will be required to attend live online sessions and finish the class in the time allotted to receive credit. Students may only take ONE class and cannot have Q2 Incomplete courses.

Students must check in online between 10am-12pm on the days below, if enrolled in the class.

• Week # 1 - December 23rd, 26th & 27th (3 days)

• Week # 2 - January 2nd & 3rd (2 days)
• Week # 3 - January 6th - 10th (5 days)

This is a great opportunity to get ahead. If interested, please complete the Google form. Your counselor will review your eligibility and contact you via email. Spots are limited and students will not be added once the course is full. Click HERE for the form.

If you receive an “Incomplete” grade in Q2, you will be able to continue working on the course during Winter Break Credit Completion and cannot enroll in Winter Break Learning Opportunities. For any questions, please CONTACT your counselor.

The Sweetwater Union High School District (SUHSD) has been sending email and text information to all district students and parents about Summer School for regular in-person schools.

As every year, Launch Virtual Academy will host its own Summer School. During our third (Q3) quarter we will inform you about our internal registration process for Summer School. Please disregard SUHSD messages regarding registration for summer school.

Note. Summer School at our school is only for current students.

• At this event, we will recognize Launch Virtual Academy students for their academic performance during second semester (Q3 and Q4) of last school year (2023-24).
• If you have received an invitation, please RSVP using the link provided to you and your parents through email.
• The event will take place on Tuesday, December 10th at 5:00 pm at San Ysidro High School's Performing Arts Center (Theater) located at 5353 Airway Rd, San Diego, CA 92154
• Feel free to contact Ms. Neeb our ASB Advisor at nicole.neeb@sweetwaterschools.org if you have any questions.

Come join the fun and cuteness with Love on a Leash. Sponsored by the BEWELL Academy

Thursday, December 12th 11:30am- 1:00pm atLVA Mission Control ASB Room

The City of San Diego is excited to announce the 2024-2025 Mayor for a Day Contest, an inspiring opportunity for K-12 students across San Diego to share their vision for our city!

What: Submit an essay or video response to the question, "What would you do if you were Mayor of San Diego?"

When: Applications are due Nov 29th.

Launch Virtual Academy is in the process of conducting regularly scheduled safety drills in order to ensure student safety at all times while at our Mission Control location. The schedule for the drills is as follows:

Secure Campus - 11/20/24 at 2:30 pm.

Lockdown - 11/21/24 at 2:30 pm.

Earthquake/Fire - 12/3/24 at 2:00 pm.

Clear Room - 12/4/24 at 2:30 pm.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the above safety drill schedule, please do not hasitate to contact our assistant principal, Mark Brickley, at mark.brickley@sweetwaterschools.org.

Seniors, please click here to view your senior newsletter!

Attention Seniors- Class of 2025! Please contact MG Portraits and schedule an appointment for your senior Cap and Gown portraits. click on the link to schedule an appointment. https://www.mgportraits.com/

Mar Vista ASB has opened GRAD-NITE activities to Launch Virutal Acadmey SENIORS. Please see flier below and contact Ms. Neeb for more information. nicole.neeb@sweetwaterschools.org

• Check your email daily. In this LINK you will find instructions on how to check your school email account.
• Log into CANVAS daily. Your class(es) content including meeting links are in CANVAS
  

• Stay on pace to complete classwork weekly.

• Download our school phone App

• Check Skyrocket newsletter for day-to-day school activities and information

• Join us in-person in SpaceHub and Saturday learning Liftoff for support

• Enjoy the flexibility but create a regular schedule and space to work on school work.

• Ask for help - Reach out to your network of support at home & school (Academic Coach).

Questions?

• Call us at 619-690-7047 Mon-Fri between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm
  
• If you have questions or concerns regarding your schedule, please contact our counseling team.
• If you are facing tech issues, use this form to secure support

In-Person (Hybrid) Support

• Hybrid support is offered to students Tuesdays through Fridays from 9am to 12:30pm at our school's Mission Control Offices located at 1355 2nd Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911 .
  
• Snack and Lunch are provided.
• Students will attend their online classes and receive in-person support from teachers, tutors, and support staff.

For questions contact Ms. Vecchia at alessandra.vecchia@sweetwaterschools.org

Virtual Hub Online Tutoring:

We are offering online tutoring Monday-Friday from 9 am to 2 pm for you to drop in and receive subject specific support. In order to attend our Virtual Hub during the hours of operation, please click here!

Online After School Tutoring:

Rockets, here is the online after school tutoring schedule for this week!

• Monday: 5 pm to 8 pm
• Tuesday: 7 pm to 9 pm
• Wednesday: 5 pm to 8 pm
• Thursday: 7 pm to 9 pm

To join online tutoring during the above times: Click here!

Help us enhance arts and music education at our school, we are seeking feedback from students and parents on how to best utilize Prop 28 funds. Your input is valuable in guiding our decisions.

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS SURVEY

Thank you in advance for your participation!

Attention High School Students! Do you dream of starting your own business? The South County EDC will be hosting the upcoming Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) session in January 2025! Click on the Picture for more information.

We’re excited to update you on our esports program at Launch Virtual Academy! We're leveling up our program to include both competitive teams and opportunities for casual free play. Our new model will feature teams representing our school in larger-scale tournaments, while still offering casual gaming experiences. To get involved, please complete our Esports Interest Survey, where you can sign up for competitive teams and suggest additional games for future seasons. Share your interests and help us shape a dynamic esports experience for all Rockets!

We are still enrolling middle school (7th - 8th) students for our esports teams!

Click here for the interest survey and to be put on to a team.

The City of San Diego’s Youth Commission serves as an advisory body to the Mayor and City Council on issues of relevance to youth. Youth and young adults are impacted by the decisions of City officials but seldom have the opportunity to directly participate in the process. The establishment of the San Diego Youth Commission empowers youth participation in local government as well as provides City officials opportunities to hear and address their ideas and concerns. A number of seats on the Youth Commission are currently vacant. Apply Today. YOUTH COMMISSION

The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) is an accrediting commission that evaluates and ensures the quality and effectiveness of educational institutions in the western United States. Accreditation by WASC helps schools demonstrate their commitment to high standards of learning, continuous improvement, and accountability.

We are seeking student and parent involvement in the various WASC committees to ensure that our school's accreditation process reflects the perspectives and needs of the entire school community. Your input is crucial in helping us assess our strengths and identify areas for growth. By joining a committee, you can help shape the future of our school and contribute to its ongoing success. To be a part of this committee, please fill out this form.

We are looking for engaged students to take part in various committees here at Launch Virtual Academy. Below are links (click the title) to sign up for committees based on your interest as well as some information about them.

Safety

What do you do? What is the one-year commitment?

• Meet remotely every two months (with flexibility) to develop, review and evaluate Launch Virtual Academy's school safety plan.

Launch Virtual Academy Rockets!

THIS WEEK- JOIN or START a CLUB.

Step 1: Think of something you are interested in

Step 2: Find an ADVISOR ( teacher)

Step 3: Complete a Club Charter with your advisor

To facilitate the scheduling of an online meeting with you, Launch Academy teachers and counselors use of Calendly.

• Teachers email contact and Calendly links HERE.
• Counseling team email contact and Calendly links HERE.

Let's meet to work together!

What is the District English Language Advisory Committee (DELAC)?

The DELAC for SUHSD meets monthly to advise the local governing board on programs and services for English Learners. The DELAC assists in developing and providing input in establishing district programs and goals for English Learners. Meetings are held monthly at the district office. Launch Virtual Academy needs one parent representative and two alternate representative for the DELAC team.

Click HERE to nominate yourself for the District English Language Advisory Committee.

What is the English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC)?

The objective of the English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC) is to assist the school (principal and categorical programs) and parents to bring about the cooperation and coordination of parent and community resources which may be of value to the school in the operation of its program. Launch Virtual Academy needs at least one parent representative.

Click HERE to nominate yourself for the English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC).

All riders 18 & under will be able to ride MTS and North County Transit District (NCTD) services for FREE with a Youth PRONTO app account, or a Youth PRONTO card. The Youth Opportunity Pass is a pilot program, sponsored by the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) and County of San Diego, through June 30, 2026.

To be eligible for the Youth Opportunity Pass, riders 18 & under must have a Youth PRONTO app account, or a PRONTO Youth card, and travel with proof of eligibility. (Kids 5 & under ride MTS and NCTD free at all times, and don’t need a card or proof of eligibility.)

You can request to change to a reduced fare card online using our PRONTO Online Application. Read the PRONTO Online Application FAQs to learn how to change to a reduced fare card online then login to your PRONTO account to access the online application form.

CALFRESH CAN HELP! Click HERE for more information

Click HERE for tech support

How to get a Work Permit All SUHSD students must:

1. Have a 2.0 or higher GPA.
2. Attend school regularly.
3. Interviewing or in the process of being hired.

If you qualify, please follow the steps below.

1. Complete the Work Permit application (SUHSD Form No. B1-1). All highlighted sections must be completed by the appropriate persons.

2. Return the application to Alyed Vargas Escobar at Alyed.VargasEscobar@sweetwaterschools.org

Your Work Permit will be issued within 1-2 business days if you meet the all the requirements. After receiving your Work Permit you will be required to take it to your employer.

Work permits will be canceled if a student no longer meets the requirements. Work
Permits must be renewed each year at the start of school, or if employment changes.

We want to thank you for entrusting your education with us. We want to make Launch Virtual Academy a place where students can be successful based on choice, flexibility, and personalized learning.

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