Weekly Memo:  Good evening Silver Hawk families, this is Principal Carter Hillman with your Weekly Memo:

• All information provided in this Memo is posted on the VMCCA website under the “Principal’s Message.” 
• Senior Parents: VMCCA is offering a refresher to the Signs of Suicide Prevention and Awareness training to all our 12th graders. Students currently taking English 4 Honors will receive this presentation this Thursday, December 7th. A letter with additional information was sent home last Thursday. 
• Senior Parents and Students: The Free Application for Financial Aid Application opens this month, by December 31st.  This is a great time to start getting prepared by meeting with our Financial Aid Counselor, Audrey Lee.  She will be at VMCCA on Tuesdays.   She is available to meet with students and/or families.  Information is kept confidential.  You can communicate with her via email at anlee@wcpss.net and/or use the link below to schedule an appointment.  https://calendar.app.google/EEVzQfYptKwVeZcE6
• Parents: A reminder that students need a signed Early Release Form returned to the front office by this Friday, December 8th in order to leave school early during final exams.
• Parents and Students:  In preparation for Final Exams, there will be mandatory Hawks Nest from Friday, December 8th through Wednesday, December 13th.  Final Exams begin on Thursday, December 14th and continue through Exam Makeup Day on Wednesday, December 20th.
• Senior Parents and Students: A reminder that for Seniors to be exempt from teacher-made final exams, students must have a “B” or higher average and have ten or fewer absences for the class.
• VMCCA FBLA is hosting a fundraiser for Rise Against Hunger, an international relief organization that provides nutritious meals to school children and families in need around the world.  The event is scheduled for Saturday, December 16th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at 3200 Wellington Court in Raleigh.  FBLA is looking for an additional 15 volunteers to work with them in packaging meals. The cost to package a meal is just 40 cents per meal. With your support, FBLA can reach its school goal of $2000 to package 5,184 meals. This is an amazing hands-on opportunity for students to make a tangible impact in the lives of hungry children. Please consider donating to help us reach our goal. You can donate online at https://shorturl.at/lsCJQ , by cash, or by check, made out to "Rise Against Hunger." If you would like to volunteer for the meal packaging event, sign up at https://shorturl.at/sxE06. We need all hands on deck!  With your help, we can make a difference.
• Keep your students safe, keep in contact with your teachers, and have a good evening.
• Todas las familias hispanohablantes deberían recibir este "mensaje semanal" a través de un correo electrónico una vez por semana. Si no recibe este correo electrónico, comuníquese con la oficina principal para agregar su correo electrónico a la lista.

Weekly Memo:  Good evening Silver Hawk families, this is Principal Carter Hillman with your Weekly Memo:

• All information provided in this Memo is posted on the VMCCA website under the “Principal’s Message.” 
• Congratulations to Ms. Tammy King who was selected as the VMCCA 2023-24 Teacher of the Year.  She will go on to represent the school for the Wake County Teacher of the Year selected in the spring.
• Parents and Students:  There will be no school from Wednesday, November 22nd through Friday, November 24th due to the Thanksgiving Holiday.  The school will be closed these days for business.  Students will return to school on Monday, November 27th.
• Senior Parents and Students: The Free Application for Financial Aid Application opens next month (actual date still TBD).  This is a great time to start getting prepared by meeting with our Financial Aid Counselor, Audrey Lee.  She will be at VMCCA on Tuesdays.   She is available to meet with students and/or families.  Information is kept confidential.  You can communicate with her via email at anlee@wcpss.net and/or use the link below to schedule an appointment.  https://calendar.app.google/EEVzQfYptKwVeZcE6
• Parents: Need help with stress management, counseling services/referrals, food & housing, etc.? Check out the Health and Wellness Supports for Students and Families to access a variety of resources.  You can find this information by accessing the VMCCA website under the Principal’s Message or under the “Families” section and click on “Wellness.”
• VMCCA FBLA is hosting a fundraiser for Rise Against Hunger, an international relief organization that provides nutritious meals to school children and families in need around the world.  The event is scheduled for Saturday, December 16th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at 3200 Wellington Court in Raleigh.  FBLA is looking for an additional 15 volunteers to work with them in packaging meals. The cost to package a meal is just 40 cents per meal. With your support, FBLA can reach its school goal of $2000 to package 5,184 meals. This is an amazing hands-on opportunity for students to make a tangible impact in the lives of hungry children. Please consider donating to help us reach our goal. You can donate online at https://shorturl.at/lsCJQ , by cash, or by check, made out to "Rise Against Hunger." If you would like to volunteer for the meal packaging event, sign up at https://shorturl.at/sxE06. We need all hands on deck!  With your help, we can make a difference.
• Parents:  Fall final exams will begin on Thursday, December 14th.  Students received “Early Release” parental permission forms during FlyFriday last week.  For students to leave early from campus during exam days, the form needs to be completed and signed, and returned to the front office prior to the end of the day, Friday, December 8th.
• Keep your students safe, keep in contact with your teachers, and have a good evening.
• Todas las familias hispanohablantes deberían recibir este "mensaje semanal" a través de un correo electrónico una vez por semana. Si no recibe este correo electrónico, comuníquese con la oficina principal para agregar su correo electrónico a la lista.

Weekly Memo:  Good evening Silver Hawk families, this is Principal Carter Hillman with your Weekly Memo:

• All information provided in this Memo is posted on the VMCCA website under the “Principal’s Message.” 
• Students and Parents:  The VMCCA Spirit Week is this week.  Theme days have been posted throughout the campus.  Join in the spirit of the week and show some Silver Hawk pride.
• Ninth Grade Parents: This Tuesday, November 14th, students in Healthful Living class will be discussing Human Trafficking Safety. NC Senate Bill 279 mandates that all students in grades 7-9 receive instruction concerning trafficking prevention and awareness. A letter with additional information will be sent home on Monday, November 6th. 
• Students: If you missed information shared during the daily morning announcements, you can access it at the link provided in the Principal’s Message https://bit.ly/vmccanews, or find the QR codes that are hanging around the building.  You must be signed into your Wake ID in order to access.  We suggest you bookmark this page for future reference.
• Parents: Need help with stress management, counseling services/referrals, food & housing, etc.? Check out the Health and Wellness Supports for Students and Families to access a variety of resources.  You can find this information by accessing the VMCCA website under the Principal’s Message or under the “Families” section and click on “Wellness.”
• Parents and Students:  There will be no school from Wednesday, November 22nd through Friday, November 24th due to the Thanksgiving Holiday.  The school will be closed these days for business.  Students will return to school on Monday, November 27th.
• VMCCA FBLA is hosting a fundraiser for Rise Against Hunger, an international relief organization that provides nutritious meals to school children and families in need around the world.  The event is scheduled for Saturday, December 16th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at 3200 Wellington Court in Raleigh.  FBLA is looking for an additional 15 volunteers to work with them in packaging meals. The cost to package a meal is just 40 cents per meal. With your support, FBLA can reach its school goal of $2000 to package 5,184 meals. This is an amazing hands-on opportunity for students to make a tangible impact in the lives of hungry children. Please consider donating to help us reach our goal. You can donate online at https://shorturl.at/lsCJQ , by cash, or by check, made out to "Rise Against Hunger." If you would like to volunteer for the meal packaging event, sign up at https://shorturl.at/sxE06. We need all hands on deck!  With your help, we can make a difference.
• Parents:  Please note that there are only four weeks remaining in the first semester of school.  Please review PowerSchool grades with students.  Should your student need extra support, Hawks Nest time is available daily and all teachers have a day where they stay after school to support students.
• Keep your students safe, keep in contact with your teachers, and have a good evening.
• Todas las familias hispanohablantes deberían recibir este "mensaje semanal" a través de un correo electrónico una vez por semana. Si no recibe este correo electrónico, comuníquese con la oficina principal para agregar su correo electrónico a la lista.

Weekly Memo:  Good evening Silver Hawk families, this is Principal Carter Hillman with your Weekly Memo:

• All information provided in this Memo is posted on the VMCCA website under the “Principal’s Message.”
• Parents and Students: Students are off from school several days this week; There are two WCPSS teacher workdays on Tuesday, November 7th and Thursday, November 9th.  There is no school for students on these days.  Also, Friday, November 10th is the Veterans Day national holiday.  There is no school for students and staff.  The building will be closed on that day.  
• Ninth Grade Parents: Next Tuesday, November 14th, students in Healthful Living class will be discussing Human Trafficking Safety. NC Senate Bill 279 mandates that all students in grades 7-9 receive instruction concerning trafficking prevention and awareness. A letter with additional information will be sent home tomorrow, Monday, November 6th. 
• Students: If you missed information shared during the daily morning announcements, you can access it at the link provided in the Principal’s Message https://bit.ly/vmccanews, or find the QR codes that are hanging around the building.  You must be signed into your Wake ID in order to access.  We suggest you bookmark this page for future reference.
• Parents- Need help with stress management, counseling services/referrals, food & housing, etc.? Check out the Health and Wellness Supports for Students and Families to access a variety of resources.  You can find this information by accessing the VMCCA website under the Principal’s Message or under the “Families” section and click on “Wellness.”
• The PTSA created a Facebook page to help get messages out. You can find us by searching VMCCA PTSA.
• Parents:  Please note that there are only five weeks remaining in the first semester of school.  Please review PowerSchool grades with students.  Should your student need extra support, Hawks Nest time is available daily and all teachers have a day where they stay after school to support students.
• Keep your students safe, keep in contact with your teachers, and have a good evening.
• Todas las familias hispanohablantes deberían recibir este "mensaje semanal" a través de un correo electrónico una vez por semana. Si no recibe este correo electrónico, comuníquese con la oficina principal para agregar su correo electrónico a la lista.

Weekly Memo:  Good evening Silver Hawk families, this is Principal Carter Hillman with your Weekly Memo:

• All information provided in this Memo is posted on the VMCCA website under the “Principal’s Message.”
• Juniors and Junior Parents:  Are you ready for the experience of a lifetime? Apply for NC Governor’s School - a four-week summer residential program for academically talented high school students. Learn new concepts in engaging classes and seminars without the pressure of grades and tests. Visit the NC Governor's School website to learn more. The deadline for application is this Wednesday, November 1st.  All application materials must be submitted to VMCCA.
• Parents and Students: Students are off from school several days during the week of November 6th through the 10th; There are two WCPSS teacher workdays on Tuesday, November 7th and Thursday, November 9th.  There is no school for students on those days.  Also, Friday, November 10th is the Veterans Day national holiday.  There is no school for students and staff.  The building will be closed on that day.  
• The PTSA created a Facebook page to help get messages out. You can find us by searching VMCCA PTSA.
• Parents:  Please note that there are only six weeks remaining in the first semester of school.  Please review PowerSchool grades with students.  Should your student need extra support, Hawks Nest time is available daily and all teachers have a day where they stay after school to support students.
• Keep your students safe, keep in contact with your teachers, and have a good evening.
• Todas las familias hispanohablantes deberían recibir este "mensaje semanal" a través de un correo electrónico una vez por semana. Si no recibe este correo electrónico, comuníquese con la oficina principal para agregar su correo electrónico a la lista.

Weekly Memo:  Good evening Silver Hawk families, this is Principal Carter Hillman with your Weekly Memo:

• All information provided in this Memo is posted on the VMCCA website under the “Principal’s Message.”
• Attention Seniors:  CFNC Countdown to College continues throughout this month.  Go to  cfnc.org/c2c for more information about all of the activities during the month.  
• Seniors/Senior Parents:  Need help with the FAFSA or Financial Aid?  VMCCA has a Financial Aid Advisor,  Audrey Lee.  Contact her at anlee@wcpss.net or to book an appointment: https://calendar.app.google/aDRptNJjpSXBHDz66
• Parents and Students:  This is a reminder that students are not allowed to bring in outside food from restaurants or have food delivered during school hours, particularly during breakfast and lunch times.
• Juniors and Junior Parents:  Are you ready for the experience of a lifetime? Apply for NC Governor’s School - a four-week summer residential program for academically talented high school students. Learn new concepts in engaging classes and seminars without the pressure of grades and tests. Visit the NC Governor's School website to learn more. The deadline for application is Wednesday, November 1st.  All application materials must be submitted to VMCCA.
• VMCCA’s Fall Dance, The Spooky Ball, will take place on Friday, October 27th from 7:00 to 10:00 PM in the VMCCA gymnasium.
• The PTSA will be selling food at the VMCCA Dance on Friday, October 27th from 7:00 to 10:00 PM. We will have two slices of pizza, chips, and a drink for $7. We'll also have a sundae bar for $3. Items will be available on the school store website Concessions
• The PTSA created a Facebook page to help get messages out. You can find us by searching VMCCA PTSA.
• Keep your students safe, keep in contact with your teachers, and have a good evening.
• Todas las familias hispanohablantes deberían recibir este "mensaje semanal" a través de un correo electrónico una vez por semana. Si no recibe este correo electrónico, comuníquese con la oficina principal para agregar su correo electrónico a la lista.

Weekly Memo:  Good evening Silver Hawk families, this is Principal Carter Hillman with your Weekly Memo:

All information provided in this Memo is posted on the VMCCA website under the “Principal’s Message.”

• Attention Seniors:  CFNC Countdown to College started October 1st.  Go to  cfnc.org/c2c for more information about all of the activities during the month, including Free College Application Week from October 16-20.  
• Seniors/Senior Parents:  Need help with the FAFSA or Financial Aid?  VMCCA has a Financial Aid Advisor,  Audrey Lee.  Contact her at anlee@wcpss.net or book an appointment: https://calendar.app.google/aDRptNJjpSXBHDz66
• Parents: VMCCA students will now go through Susanna Langdon at Jordan Driving School for registration and class assignments for driver's education.  Her email address is slangdon@jordandriving.com.
• Parents and Students:  This is a reminder that students are not allowed to bring in outside food from restaurants or have food delivered during school hours, particularly during breakfast and lunch times.
• A reminder to all parents in carpool. Students are to be dropped off and picked up in the carpool line by the front of the school.  We have many parents pulling into visitors' parking spots to drop off and pick up their students.  This not only causes a slowing of traffic but creates the potential for students to be hit while attempting to cross the street.  Further, students should not be dropped off or picked up on Wilmington Street.  It can be a dangerous location where vehicles are driving at high speed in both lanes. 
• Juniors and Junior Parents:  Are you ready for the experience of a lifetime? Apply for NC Governor’s School - a four-week summer residential program for academically talented high school students. Learn new concepts in engaging classes and seminars without the pressure of grades and tests. Visit the NC Governor's School website to learn more.  The deadline for application is Wednesday, November 1st.  All application materials must be submitted to VMCCA.
• VMCCA’s Fall Dance, The Spooky Ball, will take place on Friday, October 27th from 7:00 to 10:00 PM.
• The PTSA will be selling food at the VMCCA Dance on Friday, October 27th from 7:00 to 10:00 PM. We will have two slices of pizza, chips, and a drink for $7. We'll also have a sundae bar for $3. Items will be available on the school store website Concessions
• The PTSA has partnered with Panic Point in Youngsville. Use the coupon code VMCCA at checkout and receive 10% off your purchase. If you want to go with a larger group we will be there this Friday, October 20th at 6:45 PM. Tickets can be purchased at raleighhauntedhouse.com
• The PTSA created a Facebook page to help get messages out. You can find us by searching VMCCA PTSA.

Keep your students safe, keep in contact with your teachers, and have a good evening.

Todas las familias hispanohablantes deberían recibir este "mensaje semanal" a través de un correo electrónico una vez por semana. Si no recibe este correo electrónico, comuníquese con la oficina principal para agregar su correo electrónico a la lista.

Weekly Memo:  Good evening Silver Hawk families, this is Principal Carter Hillman with your Weekly Memo:

All information provided in this Memo is posted on the VMCCA website under the “Principal’s Message.”

• Parents: Students received first quarter report cards last Friday during FlyFriday.
• Attention Seniors:  CFNC Countdown to College started October 1st.  Go to  cfnc.org/c2c for more information about all of the activities during the month including Free College Application Week from October 16-20.  
• Seniors: Senior Portraits will take place this Thursday, October 12th. Seniors who had not had the formal “drape or tux” photo taken were given their assigned time during last FlyFriday time.  There is no sitting fee for these portraits. 
• Juniors and Seniors: if you wish to purchase a lunch pass for the 2nd quarter, you have until this Friday, October 13th to do so. After this date you will have to wait until the start of the 3rd quarter.
• Parents: VMCCA students will now go through Susanna Langdon at Jordan Driving School for registration and class assignment.  Her email address is slangdon@jordandriving.com.
• Parents and Students:  This is a reminder that students are not allowed to bring in outside food from restaurants or have food delivered during school hours, particularly during breakfast and lunch times.
• A reminder to all parents in carpool. Students are to be dropped off and picked up in the carpool line by the front of the school.  We have many parents pulling into visitors' parking spots to drop off and pick up their students.  This not only causes a slowing of traffic but creates the potential for students to be hit while attempting to cross the street.  Further, students should not be dropped off or picked up on Wilmington Street.  It can be a dangerous location where vehicles are driving at high speed in both lanes. 
• Juniors and Junior Parents:  Are you ready for the experience of a lifetime? Apply for NC Governor’s School - a four-week summer residential program for academically talented high school students. Learn new concepts in engaging classes and seminars without the pressure of grades and tests. Visit the NC Governor's School website to learn more.  Parents are invited to attend one of the virtual information sessions on Tuesday, October 10th at 10:00 AM or 6:30 PM.  Sessions will last approximately one hour.  These sessions can be accessed through the codes below or on the VMCCA website under Students, Student Services, then click on Opportunities and Programs.  The deadline for application is Wednesday, November 1st.  All application materials must be submitted to VMCCA.
• Governor's School Parent Session 1 - AM  Tuesday, October 10 · 10:00 – 11:00 AM.  Video call link: https://meet.google.com/hqc-kdus-nwx
• Governor's School Parent Session 2 - PM  Tuesday, October 10 · 6:30 – 7:30 PM.  Video call link: https://meet.google.com/kew-bxhi-foq
• The PTSA will be selling food at the VMCCA Dance on Friday, October 27th from 7:00 to 10:00 PM. We will have two slices of pizza, chips, and a drink for $7. We'll also have a sundae bar for $3. Items will be available on the school store website Concessions
• The PTSA has partnered with Panic Point in Youngsville. Use the coupon code VMCCA at checkout and receive 10% off your purchase. If you want to go with a larger group we will be there on October 20th at 6:45pm.Tickets can be purchased at raleighhauntedhouse.com
• The PTSA created a Facebook page to help get messages out. you can find us by searching VMCCA PTSA.

Keep your students safe, keep in contact with your teachers, and have a good evening.

Todas las familias hispanohablantes deberían recibir este "mensaje semanal" a través de un correo electrónico una vez por semana. Si no recibe este correo electrónico, comuníquese con la oficina principal para agregar su correo electrónico a la lista.

Weekly Memo:  Good evening Silver Hawk families, this is Principal Carter Hillman with your Weekly Memo:

All information provided in this Memo is posted on the VMCCA website under the “Principal’s Message.”

• There will be no school for students tomorrow, October 2nd and Tuesday, October 3rd due to WCPSS Teacher Workdays.  Second quarter classes will begin on Wednesday, October 4th.
• Attention Seniors:  CFNC Countdown to College starts October 1st.  Go to  cfnc.org/c2c for more information about all of the activities during the month including Free College Application Week from October 16-20.  
• Parents and Students:  The Campus Beautification Day has been rescheduled for this Saturday, October 7th from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.  Hours worked at this event are considered Community Service Hours.
• Parents: Many of our students will be participating in the Walk for Hope this Sunday, October 8th. The cost for participating or sponsoring a student for the event is $30.00.  To access the school team link is:  VMCCA Team link. 
• Seniors: Senior Portraits will take place on Thursday, October 12th. More information will be provided next week and a schedule will be sent out soon. 
• Juniors and Seniors: if you wish to purchase a lunch pass for the 2nd quarter, you have until Friday, October 13th to do so. After this date you will have to wait until the start of the 3rd quarter.
• Parents: VMCCA students will now go through Susanna Langdon at Jordan Driving School for registration and class assignment.  Her email address is slangdon@jordandriving.com.
• Parents: Please note that requests for an excused absence for educational leave will not be approved unless it is a college visit or as an authentic educational experience, for example acting as a page for the NC legislature.  A personal vacation will not be considered an excused absence for educational leave.    
• Parents and Students: As we are moving toward cooler weather, this is a reminder that students are not to be wearing blankets around campus.  VMCCA can get cold, so please make certain that your student is dressed warmly.
• Juniors and Junior Parents:  Are you ready for the experience of a lifetime? Apply for NC Governor’s School - a four-week summer residential program for academically talented high school students. Learn new concepts in engaging classes and seminars without the pressure of grades and tests. Visit the NC Governor's School website to learn more.  Parents are invited to attend one of the virtual information sessions on Tuesday, October 10th at 10:00 AM or 6:30 PM.  Sessions will last approximately one hour.  These sessions can be accessed through the codes below or on the VMCCA website under Students, Student Services, then click on Opportunities and Programs.  The deadline for application is Wednesday, November 1st.  All application materials must be submitted to VMCCA.
• Governor's School Parent Session 1 - AM  Tuesday, October 10 · 10:00 – 11:00 AM.  Video call link: https://meet.google.com/hqc-kdus-nwx
• Governor's School Parent Session 2 - PM  Tuesday, October 10 · 6:30 – 7:30 PM.  Video call link: https://meet.google.com/kew-bxhi-foq

Keep your students safe, keep in contact with your teachers, and have a good evening.

Todas las familias hispanohablantes deberían recibir este "mensaje semanal" a través de un correo electrónico una vez por semana. Si no recibe este correo electrónico, comuníquese con la oficina principal para agregar su correo electrónico a la lista.

Weekly Memo:  Good evening Silver Hawk families, this is Principal Carter Hillman with your Weekly Memo:

All information provided in this Memo is posted on the VMCCA website under the “Principal’s Message.”

• Parents: Please join the VMCCA Student Services team for Senior College Night on Thursday, September 28th from 6:00 to 7:30 PM in the Media Center.  Topics to be covered include the college application process, scholarships & financial aid, and Grade 13.  There will be representatives from Wake Tech and UNC Chapel Hill to present on the college application process and the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). 
• Parents: This past Thursday, 9th grade students received the SOS – Signs of Suicide Prevention and Awareness training in their Healthful Living class. Additional resources can be found in the MindWise Innovations website: https://www.mindwise.org/parents/
• Any families interested in applying for Free or Reduced meals, applications are available in the front office or you can apply online at: MySchoolApps.com.
• Parents: VMCCA students will now go through Susanna Langdon at Jordan Driving School for registration and class assignment.  Her email address is slangdon@jordandriving.com.
• Parents and students: Friday, September 29th is the last day of the first quarter.  Please review PowerSchool to know where your grades stand and talk with your teachers.
• Parents: Please note that requests for an excused absence for educational leave will not be approved unless it is a college visit or as an authentic educational experience, for example acting as a page for the NC legislature.  A personal vacation will not be considered an excused absence for educational leave.    
• Parents and Students: As we are moving toward cooler weather, this is a reminder that students are not to be wearing blankets around campus.  VMCCA can get cold, so please make certain that your student is dressed warmly.
• Parents: Many of our students will be participating in the Walk for Hope on Sunday, October 8th. The cost for participating or sponsoring a student for the event is $30.00.  To access the school team link is:  VMCCA Team link. 

Keep your students safe, keep in contact with your teachers, and have a good evening.

Todas las familias hispanohablantes deberían recibir este "mensaje semanal" a través de un correo electrónico una vez por semana. Si no recibe este correo electrónico, comuníquese con la oficina principal para agregar su correo electrónico a la lista.