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Weekly K12 Zone Guide

June 25th

Weekly K12 Zone Guide June 25th
Weekly K12 ZoneGuideJune 25th
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🎡 The National K12 Zone Is Open — Check Out the New Boardwalk! 🎡 The National K12 Zone Is Open — Check Out the New Boardwalk!

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The Zone is open all summer, Monday–Friday, 11 AM–7 PM ET — and there’s a brand-new Boardwalk Zone packed with fun!

🎢 Ride-along videos: Slinky Dog Coaster, Carousel, Twister
🎮 Games galore: Duck Game, Pac Rat, Brick Out, Mini Golf & more
🍦 Bonus videos: How to make cotton candy & ice cream!

📸 See the boardwalk preview below!
💡 Students 12 & under need parent consent to join National Zones.

🌐 National K12 Zone Access & Consent Info 🌐 National K12 Zone Access & Consent Info

The National K12 Zone is open all summer long — Monday–Friday, 11 AM–7 PM ET — and most schools are already opted in!

✅ If your student attends any K12-powered school except the ones listed below, they likely have access to the full National Zone experience.

❌ These schools have not opted into the National Zone:
CASC, DAOF, FLCCA, GWUOHS, IQCA, ISCA, ISOK, LSOA, MEVA, OHVA, OVCA, TVAH, UTVA

⚠️ These schools are only opted into the K12 National High School Zone:
ALVA, CAVA

📌 Reminder: Students age 12 or under need verified parental consent to enter the National Zone.

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

Summer in the National Zone Consent Flyer
Steps for Consent Flyer
Consent How-To PowerPoint
Consent FAQ Document

🎥 New! K12 Zone Video Toolkit — Share with Your Student 🎥 New! K12 Zone Video Toolkit — Share with Your Student

If your student has ever said, “I don’t know what to do in the K12 Zone,” this is for them!

We’ve created a brand-new Student Video Toolkit Smore filled with short, helpful clips that walk through how to:

  • 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Use the Social Hub to find friends

  • 🎥 Turn on their camera and mic

  • 🖼 Customize their locker or desk

  • 🧠 Play popular games like Connect 4, Sushi Smash, Quiz Race, and more

  • 🧭 Complete quests and explore new areas

💡 These videos are designed to build student confidence and help them make the most of their time in the Zone — especially if they’re just getting started.

👉 Click below to explore the toolkit and share it with your student:

K12 Student Video Toolkit

K12 Student Video Toolkit

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🎨 Happening Tomorrow: Live Cow Drawing Lesson in the Zone! 🎨 Happening Tomorrow: Live Cow Drawing Lesson in the Zone!

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Mrs. Spangler is back with another fun, step-by-step art activity — and this time, we’re drawing a cow!

📅 Thursday, June 26
🐮 K–2 Zone: 12:00–12:20 PM ET
🐮 3–5 Zone: 12:30–12:50 PM ET

✏️ Your student just needs something to draw on, something to draw with, and (optional) circle tools like jar lids or bottle caps. No experience needed — just bring creativity and curiosity!

💡 A great way for students to express themselves and have fun in a live, creative setting!

🎉 LCC Exclusive Giveaway: Win VIP Tickets to Doggyland LIVE! 🎉 LCC Exclusive Giveaway: Win VIP Tickets to Doggyland LIVE!

The Learning Coach Community is excited to offer a special giveaway just for you! Enter for a chance to win (4) VIP tickets to an upcoming Doggyland LIVE! show — featuring KIDZ BOP LIVE as part of the experience!

🎟️ Eligible Tour Stops:
📍 Richmond, VA – July 10, 2025
📍 Columbus, OH – July 23, 2025
📍 Noblesville, IN – July 25, 2025
📍 Cincinnati, OH – July 27, 2025
📍 Tampa, FL – August 9, 2025

🐾 It’s the ultimate family-friendly concert packed with music, dancing, and fun — and it’s just one of the perks of being part of the LCC!

👉 Click the button below to enter

📌 Winners will be selected at random. See full terms & conditions in the entry form.

🖼️ Check out the flyer below for more details!

Click Here to Enter

🌍 School Zones vs. National Zones — What’s the Difference? 🌍 School Zones vs. National Zones — What’s the Difference?

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!

🌍 Virtual Field Trips: New Adventures All Summer Long! 🌍 Virtual Field Trips: New Adventures All Summer Long!

Get ready for unforgettable journeys — all from the comfort of home! K12’s Virtual Field Trips offer live tours, hands-on demos, and expert-led experiences that spark curiosity and compassion.

🎯 Upcoming Trips:
🐴 Horse Care 101 — June 25 @ 12 PM ET
Learn how to groom and care for horses at Happy Trails Farm Sanctuary

🐓 Farmyard Explorers — July 9 @ 3 PM ET
Meet and learn about rescued farm animals at Harmony Farm Sanctuary

🐘 Elephants in the Spotlight — July 23 @ 2 PM ET
Go behind the scenes at the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee

🪶 Soaring into Summer with Feathered Friends — July 30 @ 2 PM ET
Meet rescued birds and explore life at a farm animal sanctuary

🎥 Missed one? No worries — all trips are recorded and available on-demand!

👉 Sign up or watch recordings below:

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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🎨 Calling All Young Creators! 🎨 Calling All Young Creators!

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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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 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.

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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