Most K12-powered schools have now been opted into the National Zones for summer — and it’s the perfect time for your student to jump in and explore!

🎮 Happening Today: Our first-ever Zone Game Jam kicks off in the 6–8 National Zone
🎨 Coming Thursday: A live Art Lesson in the K–2 and 3–5 Zones
🕹️ New Games: Two new games — Sushi Smash and Electric Fence!

🕒 Summer Hours: The National Zones are open Monday–Friday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST, giving your student plenty of time to drop in, play, learn, and connect with others.

📌 Reminder: If your student is 12 or under, they’ll need verified parental consent to access the National Zones. You’ll find the consent link and help resources below.

✅ Not sure what Zones your student can access? Use the link below to check what’s available based on your school:

🔗 Helpful Links:
Zone Login: http://zone.k12.com/t/auth/sso-worlds?autosso=true
Parental Consent Site: www.consent.k12.com

💙 Thanks for helping your student make the most of summer in the Zone — we can’t wait for them to explore!

Our brand-new monthly Game Jam series kicks off this afternoon in the 6–8 National Zone — and your middle school student is invited to jump in and play!

🗓️ Today – Wednesday, June 12
⏰ Begins at 4:00 PM EST (log in by 3:30 PM to get settled)
📍 Inside the 6–8 National Zone

🎮 Students will be playing 4 different Roblox games together in a fun, interactive session designed to build connection and community.

It’s a great way to meet new friends, explore the Zone, and celebrate summer with a little friendly competition!

📌 Reminder: Students age 12 and under need verified parental consent to access the National Zones.

Let the games begin!

Does your student love to draw? Invite them to join Mrs. Spangler for a short, fun directed drawing session in the National K12 Zones — where they’ll learn to draw an adorable owl step-by-step!

🎨 K–2 National Zone
📅 Thursday, June 12 | 🕛 12:00–12:20 PM EST

🎨 3–5 National Zone
📅 Thursday, June 12 | 🕧 12:30–12:50 PM EST

✏️ What to bring:
• Something to draw on (paper, envelope, cereal box, whiteboard, or a drawing app)
• Something to draw with (pen, pencil, marker, crayon, etc.)
• Optional: Bottle caps or jar lids in 3 sizes to help draw circles:
– Small: water bottle lid
– Medium: Gatorade or tea lid
– Large: orange juice, parmesan cheese, or salsa jar lid
(Or students can freehand the circles!)

It’s a creative, easy way to keep students engaged and having fun this summer — no experience required!

Our “School’s Out, Learning Is On” live podcast series is back this Thursday, June 12, with a quick, helpful conversation just for Learning Coaches.

This week’s topic:
📚 Encouraging Reading & Storytelling Over the Summer

✅ Get practical tips
✅ Learn fun ways to keep kids engaged
✅ Connect with other Learning Coaches

🕗 Live every Thursday in June
8AM PST | 9AM MST | 10AM CST | 11AM EST

📍 Join via the K12 App or your student’s OLS — just tap the “Community” tab!

💬 It’s short, supportive, and packed with ideas to make summer learning fun and stress-free!

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

• 🏫 Some schools have School Zones (no parent consent needed)

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

• 🔄 Some offer both, and a few may offer neither

Your student’s access depends on what their school has chosen to provide.

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

Summer is the perfect time to explore something new — and K12’s Virtual Field Trips make it easy and fun to learn from home. These free, interactive sessions are designed to spark curiosity and connect students with the world around them.

🎯 This Week:
👩‍🚀 Meet NASA Astronaut Nicole Stott
📅 Thursday, June 12 | 🕐 1:00 PM ET
Nicole has spent 104 days in space and painted the first watercolor aboard the ISS! Don’t miss this inspiring session on space, science, and creativity.

✨ More Adventures Coming Soon:
🦁 Rustic Acres Wildcat Rescue – June 18 @ 3:00 PM ET
🐴 Happy Trails Horse Sanctuary – June 25 @ 12:00 PM ET
🐓 Harmony Farm Sanctuary – July 9 @ 3:00 PM ET
🐘 The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee – July 23 @ 2:00 PM ET

🎥 Can’t attend live? All field trips are recorded and available anytime through K12 Enrichment.

💡 Encourage your learner to join — it’s a fun and enriching way to explore the world without ever leaving home!

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

🖍️ Open to students in the K–2 and 3–5 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:

• 🎨 Fun themed projects

• 🧠 Creative inspiration

• 🌟 Student showcases and shout-outs

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

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• 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 school’s K12 Zone and the National K12 Zone through their school’s OLS.
• The National K12 Zone is open from 9 AM–9 PM (ET), Monday through Friday. Each school K12 Zone’s hours are different. For questions about your school’s K12 Zone, please contact your school directly.