logo 2011
  
Inspiring, Challenging and Preparing Students
 on campus & online 

@ sign
News From the Village
April 24th, 2015
In This Issue
Calendar
Our Mission
Dress Code Policy
2015 -16 Calendar
Bev. Reminder
Scent Free Policy
MCA Testing
Spring Musical
Spirit Day
Summer School
May Lunch Order
Yearbook
Scholastic Book Orders
DreamBox







Globe in Hands

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CALENDAR


April


04/28 - Board Meeting, 4:30-6pm

04/29 - Advisory Assembly


May


05/02 - State History Day

05/07 - Level Change Meeting P.2 8:30-9:30am
- Spring Musical
- State Project Citizen

05/08 - Staff Retreat

05/13 - Field Day

05/14 & 15 - NWEA Testing

05/20 - Field Trip Day
- Eagle Bluff

05/21 & 22 - NWEA Testing
- Eagle Bluff

05/25 - Memorial Day - No School

05/26 - Board Meeting, 4:30-6 pm

05/27 - Advisory Assembly


June


06/03 - Community & Service Fair

06/04 - Last Day of School
- Awards Assembly
- Yearbooks
- Performances
- Graduation
- On-campus Day

  
Our Mission
Cyber Village Academy prepares students to meet the challenge of a rapidly changing world with confidence by helping them to become

 inquiring, knowledgeable, caring and active citizens who value academic rigor, integrity, self reliance and compassion.

  

 

Dress Code Policy

 

As the weather gets warmer, please remember that shorts and skirts must extend at least beyond the student's fingertips when the student's arms are relaxed at the side. Sagging pants and exposed underwear are not allowed. Tank tops must be cut generously: no plunging necklines, spaghetti straps or revealing midriffs. These rules apply at all times of day here at school, including recess and lunch. See page 26 of the Student/Parent Handbook for more information. Thanks for your cooperation!









Globe in Hands

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2015-16 Calendar

 


The 2015-16 school calendar has been adopted by the board and is available here. There will be additional details as our plans for next year progress, but the overall calendar is complete and finalized.

 

 

 

  


Beverage 
 Reminder

 

CVA  

 encourages students to use refillable water bottles and refill it as necessary throughout the day. Drinks other than water are not allowed in class. Soda pop and energy drinks are not permitted any time during the day. Please also refrain from bringing in glass containers. See page 38 of the Student/Parent Handbook for more information. Thanks for your cooperation!  

 

 

  


Scent Free Policy Reminder

 

   

Some of our students and staff members may have allergies or otherwise be sensitive to perfumes, colognes and other strong odors. For this reason, we ask that students, parents and staff refrain from using or wearing such products on campus.  

 

Thank you!

 

 

 

 

  


,

 

 

 

Bill Gates has said, "Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is the most important." I see this every day at school; the relationships and energy our teachers bring to the classroom is a treat to watch. This enthusiasm and genuine love of the work are also critical criteria for hiring new staff members.

 

We're in the midst of hiring several new teachers to meet the needs of our growing school. Some interviewees look good on paper, but put the interview team to sleep. Others have an infectious enthusiasm that you know will get the most reluctant learners excited about being in their classroom. This energy is far more important than any technical knowledge. Technology skills, teaching skills, policies and practices can be provided in training. Energy, enthusiasm, commitment. Those things can't be trained into someone. When the hiring is done, I look forward to introducing our exciting new staff members to the community.  

I am very confident we will bring people on board that will continue and enhance that positive energy we have here at CVA!


 

 -DaveGlick  

MCA Testing - THANK YOU!    


 

A huge THANK YOU to all Cyber Village students and families for making MCA testing this school year a success! These tests are important benchmarks for students, our school, and the state of Minnesota. We really appreciate the time and effort that families put in to bringing their students in to complete their required state MCA tests.


If you were not able to come in at your scheduled time, you can still make-up your test! There will be additional make-up testing times on Friday, May 1st, at 8:30 am and 12:30 pm. Please contact Melissa to arrange any additional make-up testing. Thank you!


 

 

Reminder - Come see the Spring Musical!!    

 

Tom Sawyer

Grades 7-HS - Thursday, May 7, 7:00PM

 

We have a great cast and students are doing a wonderful job of singing and dancing.

This performance is for Arts classes grades 7 through High School.

 

This is an Arts class activity, if a student must miss the performance of the Spring Musical, they must be excused by a parent.

 

All Arts students are in the Chorus. Costume requirements have been sent out and many students are ready to go. If you need help with costuming, please contact  Mrs. Naglak.

 

There are only 2 cast rehearsals left before our dress rehearsal!

 

Final all school dress rehearsal Thursday, May 7th, 12:00-3:30 PM

  • Speaking Cast parts only 12:00 - 2:00.    
  • Chorus and Cast from 2:00 - 3:30

Performance at 7:00 on May 7th

  • Cast call is at 6:30, in costume for final costume adjustments
  • Chorus call is 6:45, in costume and on the risers

April Spirit Day!!!

   

 

What:  Pajama Day

When:  Wednesday, April 29

 

Roll out of bed and come to school!! HOW FUN!!

Please be sure pajamas are school appropriate and follow the CVA dress code.

 

 

Summer School 2015!  

 

Cyber Village Academy will be offering online summer learning opportunities to CVA students in Grades 3-12. This is an optional, fee-based program designed to help students fill in gaps in their learning, prepare more thoroughly for next year, or accelerate the progress. This opportunity is available to all new and returning CVA students, as well as those who attended CVA this year but are choosing not to return in the fall.

 

High school and middle school math, language arts, science and social studies classes that are taught during the school year are available through this program. Classes will be taught by regular CVA teachers, in most cases using the same curriculum, Odysseyware, that we use with our PASCAL students during the school year.

 

Student can sign up for semester classes and/or for access to ALEKS, our online math tool, and Lexia, our online reading tool. High school Spanish classes will also be available. For Spanish for Grades 5-8, Moodle courses with all written and interactive resources will be available but with minimal teacher interaction.

 

All courses are fully online, and Study Center is not available. Teachers are available via email, for phone appointments, and may be available for face-to-face meetings by appointment.

 

Tuition for a full semester online course is $357. Access to ALEKS and Lexia is $50 each for the entire summer.

 

Registration forms and payment are due to the CVA office by May 13. Contact Melissa with any questions.

 

 

May Lunch and Pizza Order Form Available!!! 

 

 

The Hot lunch and Pizza Order Form for the month of May is now available. Please fill out the attached form  and return it to the front office no later than Wednesday, April 29th.

 

Thank you!

 

 

Yearbooks

 

 

It's time to order your yearbooks.  This is a full color book created online by our students and professionally printed just for our school.

You can download and print an order form here or there will be a paper copy in your student's mailbox this coming week.  We offer a discount for multiple copies in the same family. The deadline to order is 4/27.  Please turn your order forms and money into Augustina at the front desk.  Checks should be made payable to CVA. If you choose to pay online on our PayPal link, please put YEARBOOK and the number of books you are ordering in the memo line.

 

If you are interested in supporting the yearbook by placing an ad or other sponsorship announcement, click here for more information.


 

Scholastic Book Orders

  

   

Reading Club Order Due Date: April 29
Shop Online: scholastic.com/readingclub
One-Time Class Activation Code: DWYCB

Please remember to place your Reading Club orders by April, 29th. 

You can shop and submit your order online or return the printed order form with payment directly to me. No matter how you order, every purchase you make earns FREE Books and educational supplies for our classroom.

The arrival of the book box is always a highlight-thanks for making it happen!

 

Happy reading!

 

If This Is Your First Time Ordering Online:
- VISIT 
scholastic.com/readingclub 

- ENTER the one-time Class Activation Code (top of this letter)
- SHOP from a carefully curated selection of the best books, value packs, and Storia eBooks.

 

 
DreamBox Log in Info!

    

 

Students can access DreamBox Learning from any computer, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week using this link:
https://play.dreambox.com/login/2ab5/cyberva. DreamBox is an online program - there is no software to download! All you need is a high-speed internet connection and Adobe Flash. Adobe Flash is free and is included with many Internet browsers.

To access DreamBox on ipad, go to http://www.dreambox.com/ipad , or search for "DreamBox
Math" in the App Store. When prompted in the app, use this School Code: 2ab5/cyberva

Review your student's academic progress with a DreamBox Parent Account. Please follow these steps to create your free Parent Account:
1. Go to
https://play.dreambox.com/login/2ab5/cyberva
2. Have your student login to their profile just as they would at school.
3. Click Setup Parent Access at the bottom of the page.
4. Follow instructions to create a new login and password.
5. Read Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
6. Click "Summit".

Log into your home account after set up: 1. Go to http://play.dreambox.com 2. Enter your email address and password. 3. To see student progress, click the "Parent Dashboard" button. If you have any questions, please contact
DreamBox Client Care by calling them at 877-451-7845
(weekdays 7am to 5pm, Pacific Time), or email [email protected].

We look forward to testing out this highly rated program!

 

Cyber Village Academy is authorized by Innovative Quality Schools which is responsible for providing oversight of our school.  For information about IQS go to www.iqsmn.org  The website will also provide you with names, phone numbers and email addresses.
 
Yours for the kids,
The Team at                      
Cyber Village Academy