Weekly K12 Zone Guide
November 5th

๐๐ Homecoming Week Wrap-Up ๐๐
What an incredible week in the K12 Zones! ๐
Thank you to all the students, families, and Learning Coaches who joined in the fun, showed their school spirit, and made Homecoming 2025 one to remember!
๐ Congratulations to GCPA!
They popped their balloon first and will have a special statue featured in all National Zones for the rest of November!
Throughout the week, students celebrated with:
๐ Spirit Days โ from Pajama Day to School Spirit Day!
๐ค Karaoke & Open Mic Night
๐ง Trivia & Kahoot Games
๐ The Homecoming Parade
๐ The Big Game & Thriller Halftime Show
๐ The Homecoming Dance
๐ถ Cutest Pet Contest
๐ Watch the Homecoming โThrillerโ Halftime Show!
Check out the fun performance below โ itโs a canโt-miss highlight!
โจ A Huge Thank-You!
Homecoming brought out the creativity, connection, and community spirit that make the K12 Zones so special. Thank you for encouraging your students to join and be part of the celebration! ๐๐
๐ฑ Grow Together Silent Zones โ Now Live for All Students! ๐ผ
A brand-new experience has bloomed in the K12 Zone! ๐ป
Students can now visit the Grow Together Silent Zone โ a peaceful, creative space designed to help them relax, reflect, and have fun while learning that growth takes time.
In this calm environment, students can:
๐ฟ Plant and nurture their own virtual gardens
๐ Relax and reflect while exploring a soothing world
๐ฅ Watch a short intro video that guides them through planting and growing
๐ป Day 1 Highlights
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1,200 students claimed a garden plot
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83% planted their first crop
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75% watered their plants
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98% successfully harvested!
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Over 52,000 garden views and 10,000 visits to other studentsโ gardens
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Thousands of plants and decorations added โ from carrots and daisies to chickens and scarecrows! ๐๐
๐ Students are already discovering, creating, and growing together โ one seed at a time.
๐ How to Access:
Students can find this Silent Zone by logging into Canvas โ Resources โ K12 Zone, then selecting Grow Together from the Available Worlds list.
๐ฆ Friendsgiving Zone โ Opening Monday, November 10th! ๐
The K12 Zones are getting cozy for the season! ๐
Starting Monday, students can explore our brand-new Friendsgiving Silent Zone โ a warm, creative space where they can relax, connect, and celebrate gratitude and friendship.
In this Thanksgiving-themed world, students can:
๐ Enjoy Thanksgiving read-alouds and crafts
๐ฅง Complete the Pumpkin Pie Quest to unlock a Turkey Emote
๐ต๏ธ Join the Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt filled with fun facts
๐ฎ Explore a hidden gaming zone and Escape Room
๐ธ Share photos on Chalk the Block and the Friends Bulletin Board
๐ Vote in the Favorite Thanksgiving Food Poll
๐พ Adopt a Pet and explore festive decorations
๐ Post family recipes & watch fun Cook-Off videos from other schools!
๐งก Itโs a joyful way for students to unwind, share traditions, and celebrate all the things weโre thankful for โ together.
๐ Students can access the Friendsgiving Zone by logging into Canvas โ Resources โ K12 Zone โ Friendsgiving.
โ๐ฌ Learning Coach Coffee Chats
Start your Thursday with coffee, conversation, and community! ๐
Our Learning Coach Coffee Chats are a relaxed, come-as-you-are virtual meetup where you can:
โจ Connect with other Learning Coaches and caregivers
๐ฌ Swap tips, stories, and encouragement
๐ค Get advice and support from our Learning Coach Ambassadors
Whether youโre brand new to online learning or a seasoned pro, this is your space to recharge, connect, and feel part of the K12 community.
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Join Us Every Thursday!
8:00a PST | 9:00a MST | 10:00a CST | 11:00a EST
โ Bring your favorite mug โ and stay for the conversation!
๐ Click here to register for Learning Coach Coffee Chats!
๐ Explore the World from Home with K12 Virtual Field Trips! โ๏ธ
Did you know your student can travel the globe โ without ever leaving their classroom? ๐
K12 Virtual Field Trips bring learning to life through immersive, interactive experiences that let students explore museums, wildlife sanctuaries, and cultural landmarks from the comfort of home.
Each trip is free, educational, and engaging, designed to spark curiosity and connect lessons to the real world.
๐๏ธ Upcoming Trips:
๐จ Discovering Contemporary Art at the Norton โ Nov. 5, 3:00 PM ET
๐ฟ Wildlife Wonders at Cedar Hill Audubon Center โ Nov. 6, 2:00 PM ET
๐ท Season of Kindness: Happy Trails Farm Sanctuary โ Nov. 12, 2:00 PM ET
๐ฎ Unity Farm: Animals and Acts of Kindness โ Nov. 13, 2:00 PM ET
๐ข Live from the Turtle Hospital (Florida Keys) โ Nov. 17, 12:00 PM ET
๐ฆ Rescuing and Raising Flying Foxes (Australia) โ Nov. 18, 4:00 PM ET
๐ก Each trip includes a live Q&A session and an opportunity for students to ask questions directly to field experts!
๐ Explore upcoming sessions and sign up here:
K12 Virtual Field Trips โ enrichment.k12.com
๐ Exciting K12 Student Competitions Are Now Open! ๐กโ๏ธ
๐ก K12 Innovation Challenge (Grades 6โ12)
Encourage your student to dream big and design the future of learning!
Students can submit a short video pitch in one of three categories for a chance to win up to $500 per team member:
๐ Tomorrowโs Classroom โ reimagine future learning
๐ก Student Life Hacks โ clever tools for student success
๐ฎ Gamify It! โ turn learning into a game
Finalists will present their ideas live at the national showcase in June 2026!
๐๏ธ Registration open through February 9, 2026
โ๏ธ K12 Writing Competition (Grades Kโ12)
Calling all young authors! Students can share their stories, poems, and essays for a chance to win up to $250 and be published in the official K12 Writing Competition book.
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Categories:
๐ชถ Poetry โ express emotions and creativity
๐ Fiction โ create new worlds and characters
๐ฐ Nonfiction โ share real stories and perspectives
All registered students also gain access to Striderโs Writers, a creative space inside the K12 Zone to connect and share ideas.
๐๏ธ Entries due January 20, 2026
