15 AUGUST 2025

It’s been a month into the school year, and by now we hope students have settled into their routines and feel confident navigating their schedules and coursework. As we continue to focus on growth and success, we encourage students to actively seek help from their facilitators—not only to improve grades but also to deepen understanding of the content. Whether it’s clarifying concepts, reviewing assignments, or exploring enrichment opportunities, taking the initiative to ask questions and engage in learning will set the foundation for a strong academic year.

Writing a lab report can be difficult... that's why Mrs. Langan, Science Facilitator, is here to break down the process for you. Join her on Google Meet every Wednesday at 1:00 PM as she clarifies what is needed to make a superb lab report! Improve your lab writing skills, join now. https://meet.google.com/dkv-rgyg-kig

Calling all QCVA students from Kindergarten to Seniors. Please come to get your School IDs taken. Other than identification, students may use their ID for student discounts and attending QCUSD-sponsored events. Please come in person to Newell Barney College Prep (24937 S Sossaman Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142) on September 10 from 9:00 to 2:00 PM. SENIORS will also have their senior photos with cap and gown taken this day. More information on the dress code, how to order photos, and schedule for retakes at United Portraits will be sent soon.

QCVA offers a variety of resources for families- from monitoring student progress to retaking tests to improve grades to downloading Guided notes for each lesson. The Essential Guide shows you how to and many more. Please check the document and visit regularly for updates. Click here.

Please click here to view the Quick Start Guide document. Please check your email for your individualized login credentials. Make sure that your contact information in ParentVue is updated at all times.

Students from Kindergarten to 12th grade can virtually meet QCVA Facilitators for tutoring and assistance via Google Meet. Please click here to view dates and times, click on the links to join the online session! Contact information for subject facilitators is listed below:

• K to 6, English Grades 7-12 Ms. Lael Rogers lrogers@qcusd.org
• Math Grades 7-12 (Substitute) Ms. Christina Jendrysek cjendrysek@qcusd.org
• Science Grades 7-12 Ms. Sabrina Langan slangan@qcusd.org
• Social Studies Grades 7-12 (Substitute) Ms. Christina Jendrysek cjendrysek@qcusd.org
• Case Manager K-12 Ms. Denise Arzola-Bass darzolabass@qcusd.org
• Electives Grades 7-12 darzolabass@qcusd.org OR slangan@qcusd.org

Please make sure you enter attendance in ParentVUE daily and then select Update. At the end of the week, you should select Update and Submit. (Green Button) If you have not submitted your time for this past week, you will see a link with the week's date that has not yet been submitted.

• "Update Times" will update the times but not submit the times to the school.
• "Update and Submit" will update the times and submit them to the school.

The attendance requirement for a student at QCVA is 25 hours/1500 minutes per week.
Please refer to this document for instructions (there is a video).

Queen Creek Virtual Academy follows the QCUSD academic calendar. Jot down important dates and mark your calendar for breaks. Plan your spring vacation around state testing and remember to invite your friends and family for graduation! Click here to download the calendar.

CONSTITUTION WEEK ART AND POETRY CONTEST

Entries Accepted thru Aug. 21

In honor of Constitution Week, the Town is hosting an art and poetry contest for K-12 students who attend a school in the Town of Queen Creek.

Entries in the following categories will be accepted through Aug. 21:

• Patriotic Poem

• Piece of art that represents the Constitutional Timeline - Create a visual timeline of the U.S. Constitution, showcasing key moments in history like the drafting, signing, amendments, etc.

Entries can be dropped off at the Municipal Services Building with the entry form, Monday - Thursday, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m., 22358 S. Ellsworth Road. The Town’s Downtown Arts & Placemaking Advisory Sub-Committee will select the winners, which will be announced at the Sept. 17 Town Council meeting. Prizes will be provided to the top entries by local businesses: Dave & Busters, Fat Cats and Pecan Lake Entertainment Center.

The winner of the patriotic poem will be invited to share their poem at the “Land that I Love” Constitution Concert & Celebration on Sept. 13. Selected entries, including the art contest winners, will be displayed at Founders' Day on Sept. 20.

“Land that I Love” Constitution Concert & Celebration will be held at the Queen Creek Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 6:30 p.m. The event will feature musical performances from Queen Creek high school students and a presentation from special guest lecturer Steven Collis.

Nothing makes Fall Break more fun than basketball. Join Coach Christina from October 6 to 9 for a Girls Basketball Youth Camp (5th grade through 8th grade). Please click on the flyer to get more details. Sign up!