October 2023 National News

Attention young photographers! 🎉 Showcase your talent in our 2023 K12 In Focus Photography Competition. Find the perfect category to showcase your skills:
1. DSLR Lens Master 📷
2. Smartphone Shots 📱
3. Film Photography 🎞️

But hurry! Submit your entries by October 16th, for a chance to win prizes worth $1,200. Open to students in K-12th grade.

Let your creativity shine - Enter now!
https://enrichment.k12.com/home/2023-k12-photo-contest/

Young innovators nationwide are invited to battle it out in our epic robotics league! Students in grades 4–12 can participate, whether enrolled at a K12-powered school or not.

• Open to all students in grades 4–12
• Low entry fee of $40 per participant
• Access to virtual robotics software and competition registration
• First three rounds are virtual
• Top 18 semi-finalists will compete in person
• Students will compete as a team of 2 or 3
• Solo students can register and will be paired with a "RoBo buddy"

ENTER BY NOVEMBER 14, 2023!

The K12 Robotics League is fun, educational, and a fantastic opportunity for students to explore potential career paths in technology and engineering.

Learn more and enter today! 🎉

https://enrichment.k12.com/robotics-competition/

Learn what it’s like to be a part of Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s Rescue Team during this session! Go behind the scenes to learn about how CMA responds to and cares for rescued animals, such as cetaceans and sea turtles. 🐢

WHEN: 10/11/23 at 1:30pm ET

Click here to register today!

Leo Lanna is a Brazilian scientist guided by the search for praying mantises in tropical rainforest nights, especially at the Amazon. Through his independent organization, Projeto Mantis, he combines poetry, wildlife photography and innovative research methods to produce vanguard science, studying aspects of evolution, species richness and natural behavior beyond data. In his talk, he will share the eccentric and exuberant universe of praying mantises, from new species to mysterious behavior, advocating for the wonders of the diversity found under the cover of darkness.

WHEN: 10/19/23 at 12:00pm ET

Click here to register today!

In a recent survey of parents, 44% said they enrolled their students in a K12-powered school because of safety and/or bullying-related concerns at a previous school. In recognition of Bullying Prevention Month, K12 is kicking off a month-long Bullying Prevention Month Webinar Series each Wednesday in October, with powerhouse guests in conversation with K12 leaders. Learn more and register today!

Additionally, K12 is partnering with Rachel’s Challenge: a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating positive school cultures. This partnership is designed to help raise awareness of ways to prevent bullying and lead with kindness. This month, K12 is hosting a special move-a-thon fundraising event in support of Rachel’s Challenge – we hope you’ll join us!

High-five alert! As the new school year begins, let's give our teachers a warm welcome and put a smile on their faces with a shout-out on K12’s Thank My Teacher platform!

If you don't spot your teacher on Thank My Teacher just yet, don't worry! You have the power to make their day even brighter by sending them an invitation to join the platform.

Get started now at thankmyteacher.org – where smiles and thank-yous are contagious!

Check out the October edition of our esports and gaming newsletter with information on how to sign up for esports leagues and the Videogame club where students can play popular videogame titles and socialize with students all around Stride!

Stride Esports Newsletter

Create within Minecraft an accessible playground space that offers a wide range of experiences for children of varying abilities to enjoy and play.

Click here to enter and vote for your favorite entry!

This LEGO Challenge is open to any K12-powered school students in Kindergarten through 12th grade! Students who are 13 years of age or younger will need their parent or guardian to submit on their behalf. See full terms and conditions for eligibility and contest details.

Each month’s challenge opens the first day of the calendar month at 9:00am ET and ends 11:59pm ET on the last day of the calendar month.

All entries eligible for the Contest will be prescreened within five business days of submission prior to posting in the gallery.

Click here to enter and vote for your favorite entry!

The Stride Minecraft Network is now live! Join using the IP address mc.stride.gg and experience minigames, build challenges, and a multiplayer survival experience like no other!

Note: this server is publicly available and is not exclusive to students in a K12-powered school.

https://stride.gg/minecraft/mini_games/clumsy_crew/

The online College Prep Center is now virtually OPEN! Get ahead with our brand new College Prep Center! Discover a world of college options and learn how to secure financial aid and scholarships for your high school student. Connect with knowledgeable college prep and success coaches who can guide you through every step of the process.

What can you expect?!

• 1:1 Assistance

• Step-by-step checklists

• Well-connected community

• And stay tuned for so much more coming soon

Explore the College Prep Center now.

Date: Friday, October 27, 2023

Time: 1:00PM & 4:00 PM EST

Big FAFSA changes are on the horizon! We're diving into the 2024-25 FAFSA form, launching in December 2023. Discover how the Better FAFSA will impact you and your family. Get insights on the new FAFSA simplification. We'll be answering your questions live and providing handy resources for further learning. Your gateway to unlocking college success!

Snag your spot now, and level up your FAFSA game! Register to attend online!

We are so excited to announce we have a Stride K12 Student Engagement Instagram Channel! You can find us @k12.student

This channel is meant to share about student engagement opportunities, as well as showcase student talent and elevate student voices to feel seen and heard! This channel is for our students to follow and connect with one another, as well as see what fun things we have happening!

K12 has teamed up with Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) on a 20% tuition scholarship discount from SNHU to eligible high school graduates of Stride K12-powered schools.

To learn more about the K12 to SNHU program, visit www.snhu.edu/stridek12

Flyer for Students

Join Learning Coach Social Sessions every Tuesday on Zoom to socialize with other Learning Coaches, ask for or offer advice, and simply chat with other adults. Register today in the National Learning Coach Community.

LC Mental Health Series continues the second Wednesday of every month @ 3:00-4:00PM ET, followed by a guest moderator session in the National Learning Coach community in the k12 app. Designed for Learning Coaches, Parents, and Guardians, staff are welcomed to register and join as well.

· October 11th Social Media: Protecting Your Child https://cookcenter.info/StrideOct11

· November 8th Emotional Regulation: Interrupting Negative Emotions https://cookcenter.info/StrideNov8

· January 10th De-escalating Cycles of Conflict https://cookcenter.info/StrideJan10

· February 14th Compassionate Parenting & Self-Compassion https://cookcenter.info/StrideFeb14

· March 13th Mindfulness for Improved Mental Health https://cookcenter.info/StrideMarch13

My #LearningCoachLife Today The Learning Coach Community is a place we want to feel real, authentic, and connected. Once a week, members are notified to capture and share a photo in the National LC Community as a way to connect and share real experiences with other Learning Coaches.

Community Matters

Make the most of your #LearningCoachLife and join us in Communities built for Learning Coaches. Learning Coach Communities are a safe and caring online space where you can:

· Access resources and information to help you navigate all things #LearningCoachLife

· Find, connect, and develop relationships with other Learning Coaches

· Learn from and encourage other Learning Coaches

· Engage in discussion boards and direct message other Learning Coaches

Join your school’s LC Community:

· Find school-specific information and resources

· Develop relationships with other families at your school

· Be in the know about what is happening at your school

Join the K12 National Community:

· Premier access to updates, info, and exclusive content

· Expert-moderated discussion boards

· Social sessions for Learning Coaches

· Dedicated Customer Support Champions

· Ways to connect students with other students

You can access the Learning Coach Community in the Online School or K12 App by simply logging in with your Learning Coach credentials and clicking ‘Community’.

Download the K12 app, log in using your Learning Coach credentials and join the National LC Community. #learningcoachlife

Learn more at www.learningcoachlife.com

RECEIVE SUPPORT AS A NEW LEARNING COACH!

We are honored you chose a K12-powered school for your student(s)! We strive to provide you with helpful content, resources, and connections to be successful in your important role as a Learning Coach.

Please visit our K12 National Learning Coach Programming Newsletter frequently to view the latest Learning Coach sessions and information.

Explore K12 on your smartphone or tablet! And stay tuned, we're continually adding new app features.

The K12 app is a great resource for parents and legal guardians, keeping you in the loop starting with your online school search to completing the enrollment process to the last day of the school year and beyond!

With the K12 app, you'll have the power to:

• Start and complete enrollment
• Track your student's progress†
• View your schedule†
• Log daily attendance†
• Receive instant notifications
• Communicate your plans for future school years

The K12 app experience may vary by school. If you have questions, call 866.571.4316 for information.

†This feature is only applicable in some schools.