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Vision: "Inspiring life-long learning in every Viking."
Mission: "The mission of Voyager Academy is to provide students in kindergarten through grade twelve
an academically challenging and supportive learning environment. Staff utilizes experiential and
traditional learning strategies so that students become responsible, engaged, and innovative members of
society."
Values:
Confidence: Trusting in your own ability and being willing to take academic risks.
Curiosity: Eager to investigate and learn about the world around us.
Empathy: Being aware of and respecting another person’s feelings, experiences, and differences.
Reflection: Using past experiences to guide future learning and decision making.
Integrity: Doing the right thing and standing strong in what you believe
Dear Parents:
If you are a fan of Voyager Athletics the first part of this week has been exciting and the anticipation is
building.
The first part of the week has been very successful; Monday the baseball team advanced to the 3rd round
of the state playoff while the Tennis team continued their march through the state playoffs and into the
Regional Finals (State Semi-Finals).
Last night the baseball team traveled 3 hours and defeated a number two seed in the state playoffs (8-0) to
advance to the regional semifinals (state championship quarter finals) which will be played Friday at
6:30pm at Rosewood High School.
This coming Saturday, May 20th, the track team will head to the State Finals where they will be favored
in 3 events. The meet will take place beginning at 9am at the NC A&T Track in Greensboro.
Today the tennis team will play at Raleigh's Pullen Park tennis courts for the regional championship - the
winner will represent the East in the State Finals. The match is at 4pm.
Thank you to all who have supported the athletic department this year, the most successful in school
history and If you can please come out and support our teams and student-athletes as the look to fulfill
their season's dreams.
It is almost SUMMER TIME! Have you made your plans?
Summer Camp daily itinerary has been added to our website. You can click this link below at any time to
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see what activities your student will enjoy that day!
Summer Camp Daily Itinerary
Haven't signed your student up for summer camp yet? What are you waiting for? Do it today! This camp
is also open to students who do NOT attend Voyager Academy!
Regards,
Jennifer Lucas, M.Ed
Managing Director
Voyager Academy, A fully accredited K-12 Charter School
“integrity is the consistency between what we say and what we do”
PTO Update:
Friday, May 26: End of Year Celebration 1 pm - 4 pm, Wheels Fun Park, Skating Rink
Come celebrate another successful school year and the start of summer break with your Voyager friends!
Open to K-12 Voyager students and their families. Skaters and non-skaters welcome. There is no
admission or skate rental fee for chaperones.
You may pre-purchase your admission and skate rental online. We hope this will help save people some
time in line. However, you may choose to wait and pay at the door. If you pre-purchase,
you MUST present your receipt at the door as your ticket. No Refunds will be issued for pre-purchases
for any reason. The deadline to pre-purchase is Thursday, May 25 @ 9pm.
Contact Voyager PTO
• http://pto.voyageracademy.net
• Voyager PTO on Facebook
VAFOA Update:
CULINARY ARTS:
Dear Voyager Families,
Just a reminder that copies of the first edition of the Voyager Academy Cookbook are still available for
purchase, and they look amazing! 250 recipes for $15! All recipes were submitted by VA families and
staff. Please consider supporting the VAHS Culinary Arts Program.
Please use the following instructions to purchase a Voyager Academy Family Cookbook through
ORGSonline.com. Multiple copies may be purchased. Once payment has been received,
your cookbook(s) will be delivered to your student's classroom. If you have any questions or special
instructions please feel free to contact Kylie Koerner directly at [email protected].
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If you pre-ordered a cookbook, it will be delivered once payment is received.
ORGSonline.com instructions:
IF YOU ARE A NEW USER:
1. Please visit the following site:
http://www.orgsonline.com/
2. On the left side, click “Create New Account”
3. Enter the information needed including the school code: 375VASNC
4. Create your password and get logged in.
5. Once you are logged in, please select the “Form Builder” tab to purchase a cookbook. Scroll to the
bottom, and select “Voyager Academy Cookbook”.
6. At this point it will walk you through the process and when all orders are submitted, the total amount
due for your family is listed under the CURRENT BALANCE. After all orders have been submitted,
select the PAY NOW button to submit your online payment. (The PAY NOW button appears below the
CURRENT BALANCE amount shown on your account’s main page.) Follow the on-screen prompts to
complete and submit your payment.
EXISTING ACCOUNT:
1. Please visit the following site:
http://www.orgsonline.com/
2. On the left side, sign in
3. Once you are logged in, please select the “Form Builder” tab to purchase a cookbook. Scroll to the
bottom, and select “Voyager Academy Cookbook”.
4. At this point it will walk you through the process and when all orders are submitted, the total amount
due for your family is listed under the CURRENT BALANCE. After all orders have been submitted,
select the PAY NOW button to submit your online payment. (The PAY NOW button appears below the
CURRENT BALANCE amount shown on your account’s main page.) Follow the on-screen prompts to
complete and submit your payment.
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Care Program Update:
As a friendly reminder, there will be no after school care on Friday, May 26, 2017, the last day of
school!
Spring 2017 Enrichment Courses have ended!
The students had a wonderful time with their enrichment instructors this spring. This past week, students
had the opportunity to show their parents what they have been working on all semester! Here are a few
photos for your viewing pleasure! Information about fall 2017 enrichments will be sent to families after
the start of the 2017-2018 school year.
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SUMMER CAMP! SUMMER CAMP! SUMMER CAMP!
Summer Camp! Summer Camp! Summer Camp!
Are you still trying to figure out what your children are going to do this summer? Look no further! We are
offering a variety of camps right here at Voyager Academy! Click the link below to browse our summer
camp webpage. It's not too late to sign up!
**Please keep in mind that all of our summer camps are open to the public, except for the Kindergarten
Camp, and the 1st/2nd grade prep camp. If you know of non-Voyager families that want to attend, please
direct them to me and I will help get them registered!
Regards,
Latia Boney
Summer Camps link
www.voyageracademy.net/summercamps
Summer Camp promo Video
https://youtu.be/tf9AHLOb8sw
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Elementary Update:
Dear VAES Families,
This week two of our third graders, Violet Davis and Davinee Redford, were chosen to be greeters at the
high school senior breakfast. Thank you, Mrs. Helen Hall (HS English IV) for including us on that
special day!!
Next week is our last week of school. Don’t forget that on Friday, May 26, the last day of school, is only
a half-day/early release. Students will be dismissed at 11:15 AM. Report cards and EC progress notes
will be sent home on Friday, May 26.
Also, we have a limited number of Elementary Yearbooks to sell. If you still need one please come see
Karen Hofmann at the front office. Bring $30 CASH ONLY to purchase your yearbook. First come, first
served! Thank you, Vikings!
On Tuesday, May 23 at 11:00, Kindergarten will have their third trimester Seeds Project Celebration. I
hope everyone has a great weekend!
Best,
Leslie
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IMPORTANT DATES:
Tuesday, May 23 @ 11:00 AM: Kindergarten Seeds Project Celebration
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Thursday, May 25 & Friday, May 26: Rising Kindergarten Assessments
Friday, May 26: Report Cards & EC Progress Notes to go home
Friday, May 26: Last Day of School & Early Dismissal at Elem. is at 11:15 AM
Middle School Update:
May 19, 2017
Hello Voyager Middle School Families,
It’s hard to believe that the coming week is the last week of school! We have lots to do next week!
We will complete our testing, enjoy a couple of project celebrations, and celebrate with our 8th
graders.
NEWSFLASH 1!!! Final Exam tests on Tuesday are 5th grade social studies, 6th-7th grade science,
and 8th grade Math 1 EOC. On Wednesday, we have 6th-8th grade final exams.
NEWSFLASH 2!!!! Our 8th Grade Celebration is scheduled for Friday, May 26 at 8:45. Parking
will be challenging so feel free to park in the high school parking lot as there will be few students at
the high school.
Upcoming Dates:
May 22 5th Grade Project Celebration, 10:00
May 23 5th grade Social Studies Final Exam, 6th and 7th grade Science Final Exam,
Math 1 Exam for 8th graders taking Math 1
May 24 Social Studies Final Exam for 6th – 8th grade
May 24 6th grade Earthquake Project, 1:30
May 24 Spring Sports’ Celebration, 6:00
May 24 Yearbooks will be distributed to those who ordered
May 25 6th Grade to Carolina Theater
May 25 End of Year Celebration for 5th grade
May 26 Last Day of School
May 26 8th Grade Celebration Time TBD
May 26 Early Release, 11:45
Thanks for all you do to support your child! We appreciate each of you!
Gwen Johnson [email protected]
Principal
Voyager Middle School
High School Update:
FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes)
FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) Meets every Friday, after school, from 3:50-4:50 pm in Room
D124. No need to be a Christian, nor an Athlete :) All are welcome!
mailto:[email protected]
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Coach Huff's Viking Hoop Camp
Viking Hoop Camp will be taking place June 12-15 and June 19-22 under the direction of Voyager Head
Coach Mike Huff. This is the fifth consecutive summer for this camp where boys and girls in grade 3-8
learn basketball skills and play games in a positive, fun environment. There are morning and afternoon
sessions, with a discount for those who sign up for both. Varsity basketball players serve as the camp
counselors. Viking Hoop Camp is open to both Voyager and non-Voyager students. See our brochure at
http://voyageracademy.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/basketball-Camp-brochure-2017.pdf. Register
online today!
English II Refugee Fundraiser
The 10th grade English II classes have created verse novels about fictional refugee crises from around the
world. We have compiled our novels into a book called Searching For Home which encompasses many
refugee crises such as the Holocaust, the Colombian Refugee Crisis, the Rwandan Genocide, and more.
After the completion of this project, we plan to work with a refugee support organization and volunteer
our time towards helping families resettle in the Durham area. This is where you come in! You can help
us in our efforts by giving a donation through our Go Fund Me page linkedhere. Donations of $10 or
more will receive a copy of our class bookSearching For Home. All donations will go toward our local
refugee partner organization.
Thank You,
The English II Classes
Sport for All, Play for Life on Saturday
The Sports & Culture class is hosting Sport for All, Play for Life on Saturday, May 13 from 9:00 AM-
12:00 noon. This is a great opportunity for elementary and middle school students of all abilities to come
and participate in fun sports, games, and activities. This event is scheduled for the field behind the
middle school, but with rain in the forecast it may be moved to the high school gym.
The class has learned that the number one reason that kids play sports is to have fun, yet too often kids are
put into highly organized situations where the focus is winning. This event will be all about having
fun. Parents, drop your kids off and enjoy 3 hours of leisurely breakfast or getting ready for Mother's
Day!
The Cookbooks Are Here!
The cookbooks are here! The cookbooks are here! The first edition of the Voyager Academy Family
Cookbook has arrived, and it looks amazing!
Please use the following instructions to purchase a Voyager Academy Family Cookbook through
ORGSonline.com. Multiple copies may be purchased. Once payment has been received, your
cookbook(s) will be delivered to your student's classroom. If you have any questions or special
instructions please feel free to contact Kylie Koerner directly at [email protected]. Thank
you for supporting VAHS Culinary Arts!
If you pre-ordered a cookbook, it will be delivered once payment is received.
NEW USER:
1. Please visit the following site: http://www.orgsonline.com/
2. On the left side, click “Create New Account”
3. Enter the information needed including the school code: 375VASNC
4. Create your password and get logged in.
5. Once you are logged in, please select the “Form Builder” tab to purchase a cookbook. Scroll to the
bottom, and select “Voyager Academy Cookbook”.
6. At this point it will walk you through the process and when all orders are submitted, the total amount
due for your family is listed under the CURRENT BALANCE. After all orders have been submitted,
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select the PAY NOW button to submit your online payment. (The PAY NOW button appears below the
CURRENT BALANCE amount shown on your account’s main page.) Follow the on-screen prompts to
complete and submit your payment.
EXISTING ACCOUNT:
1. Please visit the following site:
http://www.orgsonline.com/
2. On the left side, sign in
3. Once you are logged in, please select the “Form Builder” tab to purchase a cookbook. Scroll to the
bottom, and select “Voyager Academy Cookbook”.
4. At this point it will walk you through the process and when all orders are submitted, the total amount
due for your family is listed under the CURRENT BALANCE. After all orders have been submitted,
select the PAY NOW button to submit your online payment. (The PAY NOW button appears below the
CURRENT BALANCE amount shown on your account’s main page.) Follow the on-screen prompts to
complete and submit your payment.
http://www.orgsonline.com/