October Elementary Newsletter
October 2026
Happy September !
Happy October. It has been great seeing students and teachers build their routines as we have moved into our regular schedule.
Abby Gonzo
1-608-838-9482 ex7748
Important Dates
October 16th: 11:00 Family Advisory Meeting
October 23rd: Day Away at the Pumpkin Patch
October 30th: End of First Quarter
October Conferences
Read and Sign Handbook Acknowledgement
Please read and sign the handbook to ensure your understanding of your role as a learning coach. Please fill out the form to acknowledge that you have read and understand.
Handbook Link: https://www.livebinders.com/b/3119024?backurl=/shelf/my
Acknowledgment Form Link: Wisconsin Virtual Academy (Elementary, Middle School, and High School)
Upcoming Conferences
Teachers are sending out conference sign-ups for our upcoming conferences in October. These conferences will focus on literacy and how to support student literacy at home. Conferences will be held by homeroom teachers. Please reach out to your student's homeroom teacher with any questions.
Sign-up For a Club!
Clubs are a great way to meet new friends and try new things! Please make sure you are signed in to the student account of the student who would like to participate in the club. We use that information to make our club rosters.
Logging into Live Classes
New Class Log in Link
The way teachers build classes this year has changed. Teachers will now be building Class Connects through the Launch Pad. In order to see those Class Connects, students must enter Canvas through the Launch Pad this year. If you have an old link bookmarked that takes you right to Canvas, please use the link below instead.
How to Navigate the Online School
Flex Reminder
If your student is participating in Flex and has a personalized reading plan (PRP) the student is required to attend phonics whole group and any phonics small groups.
Link to the Supply List on the School Website
First Two Weeks of School
Launch Pad
New this Year
All classes will be connected to the Launch Pad this school year instead of the Canvas Calendar. It is important for students to have both their Launch Pad and Canvas throughout the day to ensure they are attending scheduled classes. Watch the video below for more information on Launch Pad.
New Families Need Help Setting up Your Account?
Need Tech Support?
Call: 866-512-2273
Online: https://www.help.k12.com/s/ and you will see on the bottom right a "chat with us" option
Attendance
If your student will be absent for a partial day, you can let the teacher know and then make sure to view recordings or complete missing work when your student returns. If your student will be out an entire day call the attendance line or email to let them know. When students are absent 3 or more consecutive days a doctor note is required. If you are planning a vacation please complete the pre-planned absence form linked below.
Attendance Line: 608-838-9482 ext 0
Or Email: Wiattendance@wivcs.org
Language Assistance
Limited English Proficient Parents
Notification of Language Assistance Services: Any parent who is limited in speaking, writing, or reading English may request the school to provide access to services such as interpreters and/or translated documents. To request services please email Miriam Mueller-Owens at mmowens@wivcs.org. Prompt access to the appropriate services and/or translator will be coordinated.
Asistencia de idioma: Cualquier padre que se limita al hablar, escribir o leer Inglés podrá solicitar a la escuela para proporcionar acceso a servicios tales como intérprete y / o documentos traducidos. Para solicitar los servicios envíe un correo electrónico o llamar al Coordinador de ELL. Se coordinará el pronto acceso a los servicios apropiados y / o al traductor.
Family Advisory Meetings
Family Advisory meetings will be held every 3rd Friday of the month at 11:00. Each month will have a topic along with an opportunity for questions and answers. The topics are listed below. I will send out a reminder by email with a Zoom Link as the sessions get closer.
September: Schedules: What do Schedules look like, and how can learning coaches support their students outside of live classes?
October: K5 Dashboard and Launch Pad: How do I ensure I know that my students are completing their work and attending required classes? How do I find recordings?
November: Assessments: What do my student assessment scores mean, and how do I support them with their literacy and math skills at home?
December: End of Semester: What does the end of the semester mean? What do I need to make sure my student completes before the new semester?
January: Clubs and K12 Zone: How can I ensure my students have opportunities for socialization?
February: Forward Testing: What does Virtual Forward Testing look like and why is it important?
March: Re-Registration: How do I re-register for next school year?
April: Literacy at Home Tips: How can I support my students' reading progress at home over the summer?
May: Finishing Strong: How do I ensure my students finish strong by completing all assessments and coursework?
K12 National Newsletter
K12 Game On is now open to all K12-powered students! Students can submit an original educational game concept for a chance to win cash prizes + every valid entry will be automatically entered into a raffle for a chance to win $100. https://enrichment.k12.com/gameon/
K12 Writing Competition returns October 15. All students in grades K-12 are invited to share original poetry or narrative written work for a chance to win cash prizes! https://enrichment.k12.com/writing-competition/
Registration for the Esports Fall League closes on October 30. https://enrichment.k12.com/esports-league/
Check out the exciting K12 Virtual Field Trips we have lined up in October. https://enrichment.k12.com/virtual-field-trips/
