Point Option & the VLA

Point Option is a public @nnschools high school where students learn in a smaller, non-traditional setting. Also home of the NNPS Virtual Learning Academy.

[Point Option & the VLA @PointOptionNNPS]

It was a STEM-filled day in elementary! Thank you to Mrs. Winthrop, VLA Teacher and STEM Lead, for supporting and inspiring a love for STEM in our students and teachers! ⚙️🥼🛠️🧠 @nnpsstem

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Our December newsletter is LIVE! Visit https://t.co/ftQTnfgSYo or https://t.co/J5R5CvUPao and scroll down to the "Newsletters" button!

[Newport News Schools @nnschools]

Reminder ⏰ Visit us online at https://t.co/lbDyrI0quw for the 23-24 calendar.

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Mrs. Daniel’s 4th graders used @3Doodler 3D pens to begin designing components for an integrative science and social studies project!

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Join us next week for a spirit week to kick off winter break! ⛄❄

🔔Reminder: Friday, December 15 is a full school day. Winter Break is from December 18 to January 1.

[Chris Smith @ChrisSSmith10]

Celebrating some of the exceptional artists @PointOptionNNPS @CityofNN. Our Point Option and VLA students worked on this awesome mural for 2 days and we are celebrating them along w Ms Peet. #NNPSProud

[Menchville HS @MenchvilleHS]

Juniors and Seniors don’t forget about tomorrow’s Jostens Order Night ! This is an opportunity to meet with a Jostens representative to ask questions about class rings and graduation regalia. #menchville #classring #capandgown #jostens

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We are so glad our PO/VLA students could be a part of this amazing collaboration! 🖌️🎨

[Newport News Schools @nnschools]

Each NNPS High School worked with The Contemporary Arts Network to beautifully decorate a window in City Center that embodies this year’s theme “Let it Glow.” The window murals will be unveiled during the Lights at the Fountain this Saturday, December 2. #NNPSArts @NNPSArts

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➡️Dissecting owl pellets🦉
➡️Experiencing augmented reality with Merge🌎
➡️Bike riding🚲
➡️Team building STEM challenges⚙️

These are just a few ways we provide hands-on, real-world experiences to ensure students are college, career, & citizen-ready! #AEW2023 #NNPSProud

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It is American Education Week! #NNPSAEW23 #NNPSProud

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This week, our Youth Development team is celebrating a "Week of Thanks" with a focus for each day. Join us in showing gratitude using these prompts and for ALL the people and things in your life for which you are grateful!

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In honor of Veterans Day, we invited our VLA/PO staff, students, and families to share about loved ones who served in the armed forces. A big thank you to ALL veterans for your service! #VeteransDay 🇺🇸

[Chris Smith @ChrisSSmith10]

I’ve always had a sweet tooth for literacy. Today our students read the book The Smart Cookie and discussed the character traits from the book @PointOptionNNPS. Reading is so sweet, even at the Virtual Academy. #Sweet

[Chris Smith @ChrisSSmith10]

We splash perfection @PointOptionNNPS on Family Paint Night. It was a great evening as we transformed an empty canvas to a great piece of art. We transformed the canvas in-person and virtually for our families. The VLA art teachers Peet and Prillaman Rock #NNPSProud

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Congratulations to our Students of the Month!

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Our November newsletter is LIVE! Visit https://t.co/ftQTnfgSYo or https://t.co/J5R5CvUPao and scroll down to the "Newsletters" button!

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This week, Sra. Shahan’s class learned about Día de los Muertos. They studied its origins, traditions, and symbolism!

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Elapsed time stations in 5th grade & building a fence for Creepy Carrots in 1st with #STEM!

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🟧 🔶 Wear orange tomorrow! 🔶🟧

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Join us for VLA/PO Family Paint Night on Monday 11/6 at 6 PM! There are 15 spots available for in-person & 15 spots for Zoom. You only need to sign up on ONE form (attending in person OR via Zoom).
Virtual: https://t.co/inahrfEcBj
In-person: https://t.co/psuOTy7E1C