Week of August 28th-September 1st

Principal’s Update

As we’re getting ready to say goodbye to August, I just wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude to all our awesome students and families. It’s been amazing to see students diving into their classes, making connections with their peers and teachers, and proving that LaunchED students are all about embracing the joy of learning. Wishing everyone a fantastic three-day weekend ahead!

~Julie Read, Principal, LaunchED Virtual Academy

Important Dates:

  • Monday, September 4th: No School Labor Day
  • Wednesday, September 6th: Late Start (Teacher Professional Learning) Students begin classes at 10:30am
  • Wednesday, September 6th: 6th-12th Grade STEAM Stars 3:30-4:30pm (new club!)
  • Friday, September 8th: K-2 STEAM Stars 2:30-3:30pm (new club!)
  • Thursday, September 14th: 3rd-5th STEAM Stars 2:30-3:30pm (new club!)

STEAM CLUBS RETURN TO LAUNCHED!

We have three STEAM-focused clubs available at LaunchED:
STEAM Stars: Students in Grades K-2, meets one time a month, and 3rd-5th meets two times a month.
STEAM Club: Students in Grades 6-12 meet two times a month.
Students can join in person at our LaunchED campus or online!

Collage of images with students participating in the STEAM clubs. There are pictures of students showing science experiments and pictures of students participating in an online class.

Poster that states "Calling All K-12 LaunchED Virtual Academy Students! We need your help!" and then has clip art of students dressed as gardners getting ready to plant.

Calling all LaunchED Virtual Academy Students! Join the Pollinator Habitat Team to measure and plan for walkways in our new garden.
When: Friday, September 15th 2:30-4:30 pm (drop in at any time)
Where: LaunchED Campus 619 Bowen Street, Longmont
Why: Be a part of this amazing project!


Gifted and Talented Referrals

Each year, schools in St. Vrain Valley School District complete a process to identify students who demonstrate exceptional ability or performance in one or more academic areas and may, therefore, qualify for Gifted/Talented educational services. These students usually perform at least two years above grade level in their strength area(s), and they require additional academic challenges in order to support their continued educational growth and progress.  In addition, they usually demonstrate characteristics of unique creativity and high motivation in their strength areas. 

Referrals are open through the month of September and will close on the last day of the month. Referrals after that date will be addressed on a case by case basis. Completing a referral guarantees a review of the student profile to determine if testing is recommended for the student. The process for identification requires a body of evidence and often takes place throughout the school year.

The process takes approximately 5-10 minutes to complete.

Please click here to access the form for the referral process: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfF8EWtUYJjE3rwyw-EQ5fzF0uoJVdHa4UdKqoQgwvjGEXIuQ/viewform


In our district, we utilize the i-Ready Assessment in Reading and Math to help students understand where they are strong as a learner and the areas where they might need additional support. Students in grades 1st-8th will be taking the i-Ready assessment in the next couple weeks. Please encourage your student to show what they know by doing their best on this assessment. We have the best learners in LaunchED!


ATTENTION STUDENTS AND PARENTS

The SVVSD Student Behavioral Code of Conduct can be found at this link: https://www.svvsd.org/schools/student-conduct/ . After reviewing, parents please log in to Infinite Campus to acknowledge your review. (Here are the directions at this link: https://svvsd.service-now.com/esc?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0010138)


📱Optional iPad Insurance! You can do this by bringing a check to our office to cover the cost of the insurance or logging in to the parent portal on Infinite Campus and selecting “fees” from the menu. Please call the office at 303-702-8800 if you have any questions!


Still need school supplies? Please come by our office or call us at 303-702-8800 and let us know how we can help! We have notebook paper, journals, elementary and middle school math workbooks, and more! 📓


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