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Student of the Month — Samantha Sacavage
Congratulations to June’s Student of the Month, Samantha Sacavage! Sam is 15 years old and is headed into her sophomore year here at PVA. She chose to come to PVA over a traditional school to stay away from drugs and get a proper education and she loves every minute of it. She is especially a…
Untitled by Brandon Edwards
The embodiment of beauty, and the definition of perfect. My first thought in the morning and my last thought at night. You are everything I want, and everything I need. So let my kiss be the seed that blossoms into our eternal love. From this point let you be mine and only mine, Let me…
PVA Weekly Update — June 3
The school year comes to a close this Thursday the 5th at 4pm! Next week is Asset Return; everyone should plan to return laptops, books and mobile hotspots to 440 Room 1072 between 9am and 12pm based on the following schedule: Monday, June 9: Middle school Tuesday, June 10: 11th and 12 grade Wednesday, June…
MASCOT FACEDOWN
We’ve tallied for weeks and we’ve received more than 80 votes, and comes down to two. We’ve taken the two running favorites from our last poll and unmasked their faces! We now present to you our Mascot Facedown. vs. [polldaddy poll=”8088917″] The winner will be revealed on Friday, June 6, exactly one week from today!
“What I Love About You” by Tamia Blash
I love the way you look at me, Your eyes so bright and blue. I love the way you kiss me, Your lips so soft and smooth. I love the way you make me so happy, And the ways you show you care. I love the way you say, “I Love You,” And the…
Student of the Month — Nicole Ferrante
Congratulations to Nicole Ferrante for being named PVA’s Student of the Month for May! Nicole is just finishing up the 7th grade here at PVA. She is 13 years old and her birthday is coming up– July 5th! Her favorite subject in school is Language Arts, and outside of school really enjoys playing soccer with…
PVA Weekly Update — May 19
The end of the year brings in some exciting events! The 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony will be held Monday, June 2 and the 12th Grade Graduation Ceremony will be Thursday, June 12. Both of these events are invitation only. Check your emails for more information. Mark your calendar for Asset Return! You must return your…
“Music” by Giovanna Baccini
Surrounds my very being with warmth Sweet nothings roll in and out of my ears It wraps me in its euphoric sounds Gently floating through the atmosphere Its beauty unlike anything else Its gentle hymn gripping my soul I close my eyes and listen For your alluring tune lifts my spirits I dare to hum…
Virtual Reality and the Future of EdTech
As technology advances further and further into the future, where can we expect it to land in the field of education? How can it advance e-learning? Innovations once thought too advanced for children or too expensive for individual classrooms are working their way into the e-learning atmosphere. Take the computer for example. Only 15 years…