Huskies' Weekly News
Sunday, November 30, 2025 - ARCHIVED
Principal Batten's Weekly Message
Good evening V3A students, families, and staff. This is Dr. Batten, Principal of Vance Virtual Village Academy with your Huskies Weekly News: https://v3a.online/HWN. I hope that everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends. This is the 5th week of the Q2 grading period so expect progress reports to be shared this week. Reminder that Q1 report cards can still be picked up at V3A from 9am-4pm. This week our HS Biology students will have their required NC Check-In#2 on Tuesday. HS Biology students should arrive at V3A (219 Charles St) by 8:00 am with their charged laptops & chargers. Due to NC Check-ins and several staff being involved, we may not have in-person student assistance on Tuesday, however, a final decision will be shared tomorrow. We will have the Empowerment SEL Class with NuMe in-person at V3A at 11:30am. Reminder about the V3A Yearbook Cover contest - submissions due to Mrs. Britt by December 1st. Check the HWN for details as well as how to submit your photo for the yearbook if you were not able to attend last week's yearbook photo session.
SCHEDULE (Q2 Week 5)
- MONDAY (December 1) Q1 Report card pick up 9am-4pm. Weekly Staff Meeting 12:30pm
- TUESDAY (December 2) HS Biology Check-In #2 (8am at V3A) Testing Bus sign up https://v3a.online/bus. NO In-Person Student assistance due to check-ins. NuMe Empowerment SEL Class in-person at V3A at 11:30am.
- WEDNESDAY (December 3) HS Biology Check-In MakeUps (if needed). Q1 Report card pick up 9am-4pm
- THURSDAY (December 4) In-person student assistance 8:00 am - 12:30 pm - Parents MUST sign student up to participate - https://v3a.online/StudentSupport. Q1 Report card pick up 9am-4pm
- FRIDAY (December 5) 2-hr Delay. Zoom classes start with 10:25am classes. VGCC Spring Course Registration closes. Q1 Report card pick up 10am-4pm.
UPCOMING
- TUESDAY (December 16) NuMe Empowerment SEL class in-person at V3A at 11:30am.
- WEDNESDAY (December 17) V3A Movie & Holiday Party at CFI (tentative)
DAILY EXPECTATIONS
Students should...
- Check their email and Canvas daily
- Attend ALL Zoom classes and Intervention Zoom sessions (until told otherwise)
- Follow all virtual learning Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Complete ALL assigned work
- Contact your teacher if confused and/or you need extra help
REMINDERS
- Volunteer Application: https://www.vcs.k12.nc.us/community/volunteer-with-vcs
- Updating Your Child's Information: Need an Infinite Campus Parent Account? Infinite Campus Parent Portal Activation. This system is utilized to update information, contact information, see your child's attendance, grades and more!
- Accessing Your Child's Attendance, Grades, Schedule & More: Logging in to your Campus Parent Portal Account: Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
- 2025-2026 Academic Calendars: https://www.vcs.k12.nc.us/calendar/2025-2026-academic-calendars
- Progress Report & Report Card Dates: https://www.vcs.k12.nc.us/calendar/2025-2026-progress-report-calendar-dates
Students and parents, please join the V3A Class Dojo to ensure that you do not miss any class and school messages. Below are the hyperlinked Zoom schedules for Middle School (MS, Grades 6-8) and High School (HS, Grades 9-12)
https://v3a.online/MS-ZoomSchedule
https://v3a.online/HS-ZoomSchedule
Please feel free to contact me by my office phone (252-506-7206), cell phone (252-590-0595), or email (jbatten@vcs.k12.nc.us).
-Dr. Batten
Research Triangle KidsOutAndAbout Holiday Newsletter
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
The holiday season is filled with fun throughout the Triangle for the next several weeks! Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and New Year's bring the community together in a vibrant celebration of joy and tradition. Here is your master guide to the holidays, including events, concerts, activities, Christmas tree farms, and more! From dazzling light displays to festive markets, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Gather with family and friends to create lasting memories and experience the spirit of the season.
You'll see right below my signature a link to our HUGE list of ideas for local fun: 101 of them! Scan the list below, then bookmark the 101 list as your go-to resource for this holiday season!
Happy Holidays!
—Debra Ross, publisher
VCHS Chorus Winter Concert
FREE Student Library Card
Vance County Schools students have access to the library through your Student ID number!
*Remember, your username/library card number is your Student ID# and your PIN is the last four digits of your student ID.
Careers Art & Poetry Contest (November-December)
Click on the picture for more information about the Careers Art & Poetry Contest sponsored by the National Career Development Associate (www.ncda.org).
High School Student Opportunity
Opportunity for High School Students:
District C Teamship offers high school students a unique internship experience where they work in teams to solve real business problems for high-tech companies. This virtual program not only helps students develop essential problem-solving skills but also allows them to build a professional network and enhance their college applications.
Benefits of Teamship:
- Gain real-world experience that stands out on college applications and resumes.
- Collaborate with peers from diverse backgrounds, fostering teamwork and innovation.
- Work with expert coaches and receive guidance throughout the process.
- Potential for follow-up internships or job offers from business partners.
District C is an official partner of SparkNC. Learn more or register today at the following link: https://districtc.co/find-a-teamship-program/spark-teamship-statewide/
In-Person Student Support
In-person student support available most Tuesdays & Thursdays from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm at V3A (219 Charles St. Entrance #1). Please sign up each week: https://v3a.online/StudentSupport
V3A/NuMe "Get Empowered" SEL session
V3A Save Promise Club - Start With Hello Week
Congratulations Mr. Wesley!
Infinite Campus Parent Portal Self Registration
Infinite Campus Parent Update Form
Volunteer Applications Available Online
If you have someone interested in becoming a volunteer, they can now complete the application online! It is also still available in paper form. The application can be accessed on the VCS website under Community...or the direct link to the online application is https://bit.ly/VolunteerVCS.
The Process:
1. Application Submission Online (or paper copy turned in to Communications)
2. Applications processed through Communications
3. Background Check initiated by HR
4. Prospective Volunteer completes information from BiB in email
5. HR reviews the results upon BiB completion
6. Communications contact prospective volunteers with results
7. If approved, the volunteer must pick up a badge and is added to the official volunteer list.
Please note, the volunteer application may take up to 2-weeks to process.
Student Virtual Learning SOPs
Click the picture to review the Student Virtual Learning standard operating procedures.
Virtual Teaching SOPs
Click the picture to review the Virtual Teaching SOPs
