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Weekly K12 Zone Guide

July 16th

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๐ŸŽง Support for Learning Coaches โ€” Live Webinars & Podcasts ๐ŸŽง Support for Learning Coaches โ€” Live Webinars & Podcasts

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Whether you're brand new or returning to K12, weโ€™ve got two live series to help you feel confident and supported this school year:

๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Navigate K12 Live Webinars

Designed to empower Learning Coaches with tools, resources, and real-time answers!

๐Ÿ—“ Weekly on Tuesdays at 4:00 PM ET (You only need to attend once.)

During these 30-minute sessions, you'll:
โœ” Learn how to navigate the learning platform
โœ” Discover helpful tools and support contacts
โœ” Get tips for setting up your at-home learning space
โœ” Ask questions and connect with other LCs

๐Ÿ”— Register once to attend any session!

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๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Back-to-School Prep Podcast Series

Each Thursday in July, join a short, topic-focused session packed with practical ideas for a great school start.

๐Ÿ—“ Upcoming Topics:
โ€ข July 17 โ€“ Getting Organized: Tools for LCs
โ€ข July 24 โ€“ Creating a Back-to-School Checklist
โ€ข July 31 โ€“ Goal-Setting for the New School Year

๐Ÿ•™ Times: 8 AM PST | 9 AM MST | 10 AM CST | 11 AM EST
๐Ÿ“ Tap the โ€œCommunityโ€ tab in the K12 App or OLS to join live

๐Ÿ’ฌ No prep needed โ€” just tune in and take away ideas you can use right away!

๐ŸŽฎ National Zone Game Jam โ€” July 23! ๐ŸŽฎ National Zone Game Jam โ€” July 23!

Get ready for a high-energy, after-school gaming event designed to spark connection and fun!

๐Ÿ—“ Wednesday, July 23 at 4:00 PM ET
๐Ÿ“ 6โ€“8 National Zone
๐ŸŽฎ Featuring popular Roblox games like Mega Hide and Seek, Adopt Me, Natural Disaster Survival, and more!

Students will team up, compete, and collaborate in a safe, monitored environment.

โฐ Early login opens at 3:30 PM ET to ensure everyone is ready before the fun begins.
๐Ÿ”— Register Here

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Students age 12 or under must have a signed consent form on file to participate.

Encourage your student to join us for a memorable gaming experience with peers across the country!

๐ŸŽก The National K12 Zone Is Open! ๐ŸŽก The National K12 Zone Is Open!

The National K12 Zones are open โ€” Monday through Friday, 11 AMโ€“7 PM ET โ€” giving students across the country a safe, engaging place to connect, create, and play.

๐Ÿ“Œ Important for families:
Students age 12 or under will need verified parent consent to enter the National Zone.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ง Need help?
๐ŸŽฅ Watch the quick Parent Consent Walkthrough Video below to guide you through the process.

โœ… Most K12-powered schools are opted into the National Zone.
โŒ Not opted in: CASC, DAOF, FLCCA, GWUOHS, IQCA, ISCA, ISOK, LSOA, MEVA, OHVA, OVCA, TVAH, UTVA
โš ๏ธ High school access only: ALVA, CAVA

๐Ÿ”— Helpful Links:
โ€ข Zone Login
โ€ข Consent Site

Encourage your student to explore all the fun, creativity, and friendships waiting in the National Zone!

How to Complete Parental Consent/Adult Verification
Summer in the National Zone Consent Flyer
Steps for Consent Flyer
Consent How-To PowerPoint
Consent FAQ Document

๐Ÿ‘พ๐ŸŽจ Drawing Lesson: Aliens & Monsters โ€“ July 17 ๐Ÿ‘พ๐ŸŽจ Drawing Lesson: Aliens & Monsters โ€“ July 17

Is your student ready to get creative? Join us in the National Zone for a fun and silly directive drawing lesson with Mrs. Spangler!

๐Ÿ—“ Thursday, July 17
๐Ÿง’ Kโ€“2 National Zone: 12:00 โ€“ 12:20 PM ET
๐Ÿง’ 3โ€“5 National Zone: 12:30 โ€“ 12:50 PM ET

๐Ÿ–๏ธ Students should bring:
โ€ข Something to draw on
โ€ข A writing utensil
โ€ข (Optional) Ruler or jar lids to help draw circles

This short, interactive session is a great way to spark creativity, build confidence, and connect with other young artists across the country.

๐Ÿ“ข Families โ€” help your learner log in and join the fun!

๐ŸŒ School Zones vs. National Zones โ€” Whatโ€™s the Difference? ๐ŸŒ School Zones vs. National Zones โ€” Whatโ€™s the Difference?

Every K12-powered school is different when it comes to Zone access:

  • ๐Ÿซ Some schools have School Zones (no parent consent needed)

  • ๐ŸŒŽ Some have opted into the National K12 Zones (consent needed if your student is 12 or under)

  • ๐Ÿ”„ Some offer both, and a few may offer neither

Your studentโ€™s access depends on what their school has chosen to provide.

โœ… Check with your school directly to find out which Zones are available!

๐ŸŒ Explore the World from Home โ€” With K12 Virtual Field Trips! ๐ŸŒ Explore the World from Home โ€” With K12 Virtual Field Trips!

This summer, your student can explore wildlife sanctuaries, working farms, marine hospitals, and more โ€” all without leaving home! K12 Virtual Field Trips are free, interactive, and designed to spark curiosity across all grade levels.

๐ŸŽฏ Upcoming Live Trips
๐Ÿ„ Summer at Linden Hall: Cows, Crops & the Country Store
๐Ÿ“… July 16 at 2:00 PM ET

๐Ÿ˜ Elephants in the Spotlight
๐Ÿ“… July 23 at 2:00 PM ET

๐Ÿชถ Feathered Friends at Happy Trails Sanctuary
๐Ÿ“… July 30 at 2:00 PM ET

๐Ÿ† Animals, Awards & Ava: A Livestock Adventure
๐Ÿ“… August 4 at 3:00 PM ET

๐ŸฆŽ Reptiles Up Close: Live from Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary
๐Ÿ“… August 14 at 2:00 PM ET

๐Ÿข Welcome to CMA! (Clearwater Marine Aquarium)
๐Ÿ“… August 20 at 3:30 PM ET

๐Ÿ’ก All sessions are live and include behind-the-scenes access, real-time stories, and fun animal facts. Perfect for learners of all ages โ€” no permission slips or travel needed!

๐ŸŽฅ Canโ€™t attend live?
All past trips are recorded and available to watch anytime at the K12 Enrichment Hub โ€“ Virtual Field Trips

โœ‰๏ธ Questions? Contact: competitions@k12.com

Let the virtual adventures begin!

Virtual Field Trips - K12 Enrichment

Virtual Field Trips - K12 Enrichment

K12 Virtual Field Trips bring the world to you through engaging and immersive online experiences. Designed to spark curiosity and enhance learning, our virtual field trips offer students the opportunity to explore diverse environments, historical landmarks, cultural treasures, and more-all from the comfort of their homes or classrooms. Each trip is carefully curated to provide interactive and educational content that supplements traditional learning.

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๐ŸŽจ Calling All Young Creators! ๐ŸŽจ Calling All Young Creators!

If your child loves to draw, color, paint, or just make thingsโ€”the K12 Zone Art Club is the perfect place to let their creativity shine!

๐Ÿ–๏ธ Open to students in the Kโ€“2 and 3โ€“5 National Zones, this club offers a weekly space to create, share, and be inspired by other young artists from across the country.

Each session includes:

  • ๐ŸŽจ Fun themed projects

  • ๐Ÿง  Creative inspiration

  • ๐ŸŒŸ Student showcases and shout-outs

Whether they join once or every week, itโ€™s a judgment-free zone where imagination leads the way!

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K12 Zone Quick Facts K12 Zone Quick Facts

  • The K12 Zone is monitored by K12 moderators trained on the Zone layout and code of conduct, as well as how to interact with students within the Zone and what action to take if a student breaks the code of conduct.
  • Your student can access their schoolโ€™s K12 Zone and the National K12 Zone through their schoolโ€™s OLS.
  • The National K12 Zone is open from 9 AMโ€“9 PM (ET), Monday through Friday. Each school K12 Zoneโ€™s hours are different. For questions about your schoolโ€™s K12 Zone, please contact your school directly.

Do you have suggestions to make the K12 Zone even better? Let us know! Do you have suggestions to make the K12 Zone even better? Let us know!

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MORE RESOURCES MORE RESOURCES

K12 Zone Overview
Getting Started in the K12 Zone
K12 Zone Parent Resource Guide

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out: nhoover@k12.com If you have any questions, feel free to reach out: nhoover@k12.com

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