Greetings!
Once again we have enjoyed a successful History Day. Congratulations are of course due to the students, but I'd like to commend the teachers as well, in particular Cherie Neima for the support and encouragement they consistently give our students. In addition, congratulations go to family members who do everything from pick up extra chores to helping cut and paste. Throughout the years we talk with our graduates and are told that the experiences and learning that happened during their history day and science fair projects developed skills that have made them more successful in high school, college and beyond.
Thanks so much for assisting us in preventing the adoption of unfair financial regulations that would have prevented Charter School teachers from participating in state retirement funds. Over 43,000 emails have been sent, and as a result, wording has been changed to make sure that Charter school teachers will not be negatively affected. We'll keep you informed if further steps are needed. If you would like to add your opinion still, it won't hurt! Click here to take action and please forward this email to other public charter school supporters. David Alley |
Hooray for History Day
CVA students did a great job at our annual History Day on Tuesday. Thanks to all the parents for coming to History Day and for all your support during History Day season. Thanks to the best judges ever---including the seven former CVA students who really know what it takes to do a History Day project. Thanks to everyone who brought all the yummy treats for the judges. And thanks to the CVA staff for making everything flow so smoothly.
Advancing to Regionals are
Group Exhibits:
- Mickelle K., Isabel H.-L., Mary Anna P.
- Lydia G., Carly Z., Siena M.
Group Documentary:
Misha A., Ryken K., Karsten F.
Group Performance:
Seamus F., Ethan D., and Charles B.
Individual Websites:
Noah R.
Jacob S.
Jacob Z.
Mairead B.
John K.
Ethan B.-V.
Individual Exhibits:
Ian M.
Grace C.
Colin O.
Sovigne G.
Grace G.
Sam T.
Zoe H.-L.
Aniq A.
Emma B.
Caleb V.
Unfortunately we can only send on limited numbers of students and their projects so it was really tough deciding who would go this year. Although the following students won't be going to Regionals this year, the judges and I want to recognize them for their outstanding work:
Al S., Ruthie N., Reily K., Daniel Z.,
Amelia D., Luke N., Hunter B., Claire P.
Congratulations, everyone!
Next year's theme? Turning Points in History. Yes, you can begin early. (You might want to check with Cherie about your topic.)
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Science Fair Regional Awards
Congratulations to our students for their excellent work at Regionals!
- State qualifiers
- for projects: Noah R, Grace G and Sovigne G
- for research papers: Seamus F and Caleb V
- State alternate for research paper: Grace G
- U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Research Service Award: Sam W
- U.S. Air Force Award: Carly Z
- Integrated Approach to Science Award: Siena M
- Inventor Award (from Doug Cornelius): Al S
- American Council of Engineering Companies Award: Carly Z
- Ricoh Sustainable Development Award: Seamus F
- Twin Cities Regional Science Fair Award for Excellence: Grace G
- Minnesota Astronomical Society or Minnesota Space Frontier Society Award: Carly Z
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MCA Testing
This year students will be taking the Math MCA online. This opportunity should be great for students as they can take the test up to three times if they do not meet or partially meet standards. Teachers will be able to receive immediate testing results. Students will be taking the test during a block schedule with their math class.
Here are the first round testing dates:
- Level A: Tuesday, March 13 - 8:30 - 10:00
- Level B: Tuesday, March 27 - 8:30 - 10:00
- Level 1: Tuesday, April 3 - 8:30 - 10:00
- Level 2/3: Tuesday, April 3 - 2:00 - 3:30
- Level 3: Wednesday, April 4 - 12:30 - 2:00
- Level 2: Wednesday, April 4 - 2:00 - 3:30
If families need to sign up for a retest you will be contacted by the office.
Reading MCA
The Reading MCA will be on April 23 and April 24 from 8:30 - 10:00. The test will be in paper format as it has been in previous years.
Want to give your student some practice opportunities? Click here for directions to access an item sampler. You will need your child's Marss # which you can find on last year's MCA test results or email Melissa and she can get it for you.
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Community & Service Opportunities Please join Great River Greening as they continue their efforts to restore native landscapes throughout the state! Individuals of all ages, families with supervised school-aged children, and community and corporate groups of any size are welcome to participate in Greening's volunteer restoration events. - Indian Mounds Regional Park - St. Paul - Saturday, April 21 from 8:30-12:30
- Pilot Knob Invasive Removal Event - Mendota Heights - Saturday, May 5 from 8:30 - 12:30
- Cherokee Bluffs Regional Park - Saturday, May 12 from 8:30 - 12:30
- Rum River Easement Property Tree Planting - Saturday, May 19 from 8:30 - 12:30
To sign up, go to their website and look under "volunteer", email Josh Kriz or call him at 651.665.9500 ext 11 |
| Substitute Needed!
Mr. Orr is still looking for someone to teach his classes on Monday, March 26th. Please contact Mr. Orr ASAP at corr@cybervillageacademy.org for details.
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Yearbook Advertising
Each year we fund our yearbook in a variety of ways. Students pay for individual yearbooks, but we try to lower that price by adding advertising. Do you have a business or service that you'd like to advertise in our yearbook? 1/4 page ads are $25, 1/2 page are $50 and whole page ads are $100.
An additional opportunity to embarrass....er... honor your student is to send us a baby picture and caption or message for your child (or both!) for $5 each. This includes High School students!
Please click here to email Lauren if you are interested in advertising, adding baby pictures or messages. Our deadline is mid-April. Thanks for your support! |
