🎉 Most schools are now in — and it’s the perfect time for your student to jump into the National K12 Zone and make the most of summer!

🕹️ What’s waiting inside?

• New games like Sushi Smash and Electric Fence

• Live art lessons with real K12 teachers

• Monthly Game Jams where students team up and compete

• An epic Scavenger Hunt Zone — just click the portal, complete 3 themed hunts, and win exclusive emotes! (see pic!)

🕒 Open Monday–Friday, 11 AM–7 PM ET, the Zone is a safe, moderated space where students can play, create, explore, and connect with others from across the country.

📌 Reminder for families with students age 12 or younger:
Your student will need verified parental consent to access the National Zones. You can complete that quickly at the link below.

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

💙 This summer, don’t miss the chance to let your student explore something new every week in the National Zone!

Join Mrs. Spangler in the Zone on June 26th for a fun, step-by-step cow drawing activity!

🐮 K–2 Zone: 12:00–12:20 PM ET
🐮 3–5 Zone: 12:30–12:50 PM ET

✏️ Have something to draw on, something to draw with, and (optional) jar lids or bottle caps to help make circles. No experience needed — just come ready to have fun!

Join us Thursday, June 19 for a brand-new episode in our School’s Out, Learning Is On series — this time all about Summer Math Challenges & Interactive Games!

🔢 Easy, low-pressure math ideas
🎲 Creative games (no worksheets required!)
💡 Tips to keep learning fun and confidence high

🕗 Live Thursday at:
8AM PST | 9AM MST | 10AM CST | 11AM EST

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

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!

Get ready for amazing adventures—without ever leaving home! K12’s Virtual Field Trips are packed with live tours, animal encounters, behind-the-scenes access, and real-time expert insights. These free, interactive trips are perfect for curious learners of all ages!

🎯 Coming Up Next:

🦁 Rustic Acres Wildcat Rescue
📅 June 18 @ 3:00 PM ET
Meet rescued wild cats and learn how this sanctuary is saving lives and protecting biodiversity.

🐴 Horse Care 101 at Happy Trails Farm Sanctuary
📅 June 25 @ 12:00 PM ET
Discover how to groom, care for, and understand horses through live demos and hands-on tips.

🐓 Farmyard Explorers at Harmony Farm
📅 July 9 @ 3:00 PM ET
Tour the sanctuary, meet amazing animals, and learn about kindness and care.

🐘 Elephants in the Spotlight
📅 July 23 @ 2:00 PM ET
Explore life at the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee — from their daily routines to powerful rescue stories.

🎥 Miss a live trip? No problem! All sessions are recorded and available anytime through K12 Enrichment.

🌟 These aren’t just field trips — they’re virtual adventures that spark imagination and compassion.

Click the link below to sign up or watch the recordings!

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!

📬 Want updates about upcoming Art Club events and highlights?
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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.