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PVA Weekly Update — April 7th
First and foremost, go ahead and sign up for “PVA Goes to the Opera”. We’ll be visiting the Academy of Music at the Kimmel Center to see Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” on April 23rd. Last week, PVA wrapped up its PSSA testing– great job everyone! But if you missed your testing window, make-ups are going on…
Students of the Month — The Legare Sisters
Congratulations Diamond and Jasmine Legare on being named Philadelphia Virtual Academy’s Students of the Month! These twin sisters were born on April 12th, 1998 (which means their birthday is in nine days!). They are 10th graders at Philly Virtual and both are regulars at 440 N. Broad’s Drop-In Learning Center. They also sing in their…
There’s a Major for Everyone. Even You, Mr. Puppeteer.
Going once, going twice, sold to the undecided student! Did you know you can major in Auctioneering? Or the Beatles? It’s true that there’s truly something for everyone. Maybe not at every college, but if you do find something you’re more passionate about than anything else in the world, there is probably somewhere in the…
PVA Weekly Update – March 31st
It’s time for Philly Virtual’s update in its usual fashion, weekly. Last week, 6th and 7th graders finished up their PSSA’s, congratulations everyone! You all worked hard and put forth a commendable effort, great job! This week the 8th graders will begin their PSSA’s. Good luck! On Wednesday of last week, both middle and high…
TED Talk: The Child-Driven Education by Sugata Mitra
After several experiments across the globe, educational scientist, Sugata Mitra, discovered some interesting facets in the development of education. [ted id=949]
Cup of Love by Charnae Ramey
The very first submission into the Student Writing section is Charnae Ramey’s beautiful poem, “Cup of Love”. Cup of Love By: Charnae Ramey It is a family tradition Passed from year to year That we spend together And celebrate with cheer As the first snowflakes fall We hear mama’s voice call ‘’It’s time for hot…
Lunch and Learning Session at Rivera!
On Wednesday we had our very first Lunch and Learning Session at the Rivera drop-in learning center from 11am til 1pm. Students were given the opportunity to meet their classmates and interact with them in person, work together on assignments and discover some commonalities between each other. Oh yes, and pizza, we ate pizza! Keep…
Student of the Month — Dominique Cherasard
An avid card player, Dominique is not just a shark at the table, but also in Geography class and on the soccer field. Dominique is 14 years old and a 9th grader at Philly Virtual. His Birthday is August 12th, 1999, so mark it down on your calendar. When he is not kicking the soccer…
PVA’s March Madness Tournament!
Philly Virtual’s Super Bowl Contest was a complete and utter success, so we’re bringing back the culture for March Madness! Sign-ups started yesterday and continue through Sunday, March 23rd. The TA’s are the team coaches just like the Super Bowl. Rules are as follows: Students earn points in classes from Monday, March 24th to Sunday…
Astrophysicists vs. Athletes
The average American boy or girl grows up idolizing their favorite, athlete, singer, or movie star (usually a fictional character, not the actual actor). Dean Karmen, the inventor of the Segway, argues, why not astrophysicists, biological chemists, and programmers? At SXSW, Karmen motioned that, “as professionals, as parents, as citizens, the technical community has to…