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.”
• Junior and Senior Parents: If you would like to start making partial payments for the senior trip and junior/senior prom, that option is now available through the VMCCA website online payment portal. Go to the "Families" tab and look for Student Payments Online.  
• Senior and Senior Parents: For seniors interested in participating in the Senior Field Trip, the deadline for full payment is this Thursday, March 13th.
• Juniors and Junior Parents:  All Juniors will take the ACT this Wednesday, March 12th during the morning hours at school.  This is a state requirement for all Juniors.
• Parents: This is the last week of the third quarter marking period. 
• Parents and Students: VMCCA’s Spring Break is the week of March 17th through March 21st.  There is no school for students that week.  The fourth quarter begins on Monday, March 24th.
• Seniors and Senior Parents:  Jostens will be on campus during lunch on Tuesday, March 25th to deliver Cap and Gowns, and Senior Products.  
• The Senior Trip is scheduled for Friday, March 28th.
• 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.”
• Junior and Senior Parents: If you would like to start making partial payments for the senior trip and junior/senior prom, that option is now available through the VMCCA website online payment portal. Go to the "Families" tab and look for Student Payments Online.
• Parents:  The PTSA is looking for those interested in holding a PTSA Board position next year.  If you are interested, please send an email stating which position you are interested in to cbustamantevmptsa@gmail.com by March 8th.
• Juniors and Junior Parents:  ACT Bootcamp will take place for all Juniors this Tuesday and Wednesday, March 4th and 5th during school hours.  The boot camp schedule will work around Wake Tech classes during these days.  All Juniors will take the ACT on Wednesday, March 12th during the morning hours at school.  This is a state requirement for all Juniors.
• Parents:  Daylights Saving begins on Sunday, March 9th.  Remember to set your clock ahead by an hour and “Spring Forward.”
• Parents: There are two weeks remaining until the end of the third quarter.  Now would be a great time to review PowerSchool Grades with your students.
• Parents and Students: VMCCA’s Spring Break is the week of March 17th through March 21st.  There is no school for students that week.  The fourth quarter begins on Monday, March 24th.
• 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.”
• Junior and Senior Parents: If you would like to start making partial payments for the senior trip and junior/senior prom, that option is now available through the VMCCA website online payment portal. Go to the "Families" tab and look for Student Payments Online.
• Juniors and Junior Parents:  ACT Bootcamp will take place for all Juniors on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 4th and 5th during school hours.  The boot camp schedule will work around Wake Tech classes during these days.
• Parents: There are three weeks remaining until the end of the third quarter.  Now would be a great time to review PowerSchool Grades with your 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:  There is no school tomorrow, Monday, February 17th due to a WCPSS Teacher Workday.
• Junior and Senior Parents: If you would like to start making partial payments for the senior trip and junior/senior prom, that option is now available through the VMCCA website online payment portal. Go to the "Families" tab and look for Student Payments Online.
• Carpool parents:  We are seeing an increase in students arriving to school late in the morning.  First period begins at 7:25 AM, please plan accordingly.  In addition, parents should not drop students off in visitor parking spaces but in the carpool lane.  We have had several near-miss car accidents and/or students crossing in front of cars which is a major safety concern.  Please use the carpool lane to drop off students.
• Parents: There four weeks remaining until the end of the third quarter.  Now would be a great time to review PowerSchool Grades with your 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.”
• Students: As a part of VMCCA’s celebration of Black History Month, we will be hosting a Black History Spirit Week this week, February 10th through the 14th.  Please see the fliers in the building promoting the event to know how to participate each day.
• Senior Parents: Cap and Gown pictures are scheduled for this Wednesday, February 12th. Seniors must sign up for an appointment, see our website for details.
• Valentine candy-gram sales will be available this week during lunch.  Students can purchase candy-grams for $1, $3, or $5 to be delivered at the end of the week.  
• The Valentine's dance will take place this Friday, February 14th from 7:00 to 10:00 PM in the school gymnasium with a special DJ from Music in Motion hosting the event.  Our VMCCA dance team will also perform! Tickets are $5 and available now online or students can purchase tickets during lunch this week.
• Junior and Senior Parents: If you would like to start making partial payments for the senior trip and junior/senior prom, that option is now available through the VMCCA website online payment portal. Go to the "Families" tab and look for Student Payments Online.
• Carpool parents:  We are seeing an increase in students arriving late to school in the morning.  First period begins at 7:25 AM, please plan accordingly.  In addition, parents should not drop students off in visitor parking spaces but in the carpool lane.  We have had several near-miss car accidents and/or students crossing in front of cars which is a major safety concern.  Please use the carpool lane to drop off 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: Over the next few weeks students will register for their courses for the 25-26 school year.  Counselors will assist with this process; however, we encourage you and your students to prepare by reviewing all of the registration materials available on the VMCCA website under “Students”, “Student Services”, “Registration 25-26”.  Once registration is complete, course verification sheets will be sent home for your review.  Reach out to Tracy Taylor, Dean of Students,  for questions regarding registration.
• Seniors/Senior Parents:  The FAFSA is an important part of getting financial aid for college.  If you haven't already completed this, please do so as soon as possible.  If you need help/have questions, contact Audrey Lee, Financial Aid Advisor at anlee@wcpss.net or make an appointment here:  https://calendar.app.google/jFy2VncvbWVATCFKA
• Senior Parents: Cap and Gown pictures are scheduled for Wednesday, February 12. Seniors must sign up for an appointment, see our website for details.
• Valentine candy-gram sales will be available during lunch beginning the week of Feb. 10th.  Students can purchase candy-grams for $1, $3, or $5 to be delivered at the end of the week.  
• The Valentine's dance will be held on Friday, February 14th from 7-10 pm in the school gymnasium with a special DJ from Music in Motion hosting the event.  Our VMCCA dance team will also perform! Tickets are $5 and available now online or in cash beginning Feb. 10th.
• 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: If your student was assigned to Hawks Nest last week, it will be extended an additional week due to the number of days students missed last week due to inclement weather.
  We still need parent volunteers! Please register to volunteer for VMCCA's Reality of Money Financial Literacy Event on Wednesday, January 29th from 7:30-10:30 AM. ALL 9th and 10th grade students will be attending this event.  If you've ever paid bills or managed a family/personal budget, you are more than qualified to volunteer!  You can view a promotional video at https://bit.ly/ROMVIDEO to get a better understanding of the event.
• Parents: Over the next few weeks students will register for their courses for the 25-26 school year.  Counselors will assist with this process; however, we encourage you and your students to prepare by reviewing all of the registration materials available on the VMCCA website under “Students”, “Student Services”, “Registration 25-26”.  Once registration is complete, course verification sheets will be sent home for your review.  Reach out to Tracy Taylor, Dean of Students,  for questions regarding registration.
• Seniors, it is now time to order your cap and gown! Please use either link below to place your order through Jostens. Orders need to be placed by Friday, January 31st.  Click here for: Graduation Package Options; Click here for: Solely Cap & Gown Order
• Seniors/Senior Parents:  The FAFSA is an important part of getting financial aid for college.  If you haven't already completed this, please do so as soon as possible.  If you need help/have questions, contact Audrey Lee, Financial Aid Advisor at anlee@wcpss.net or make an appointment here:  https://calendar.app.google/jFy2VncvbWVATCFKA
• 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:  If you have not heard the news, we are proud to announce that Vernon Malone was honored by being selected by Magnet Schools of America as being designated as one of the top Magnet Schools in America.  Further, by achieving this honor, VMCCA is now in the running to be designated as The Top Magnet School of America over the next few weeks.  I would also like to note that we are the first College and Career Academy in North Carolina ever to receive this honor.  This is a collective effort that all – students and staff – can celebrate. 
• Parents and Students:  There is no school tomorrow, Monday, January 20 due to the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.  School will be closed for students and staff.
• Parent: All VMCCA students will be participating in the Be Pro, Be Proud event scheduled for this Tuesday and Wednesday, January 21st and 22nd. The North Carolina Home Builders Association will be providing its Be Pro, Be Proud truck on campus.  It is a mobile workforce development unit that travels across North Carolina, to showcase various skilled trade professions. The truck is a hands-on experience, featuring simulators and interactive exhibits, allowing students to try out skills related to carpentry, welding, electrical work, plumbing, and other trades. All students will have the opportunity to visit the truck during these two days.
• Parents: Over the next few weeks students will register for their courses for the 25-26 school year.  Counselors will assist with this process; however, we encourage you and your students to prepare by reviewing all of the registration materials available on the VMCCA website under Students, Student Services, Registration 25-26.  Once registration is complete, course verification sheets will be sent home for your review.  Reach out to Tracy Taylor, Dean of Students,  for questions regarding registration.
• Seniors: it is now time to order your cap and gown! Please use either link below to place your order through Jostens. Orders need to be placed by Friday, January 31st.  Click here for: Graduation Package Options; Click here for: Solely Cap & Gown Order
• We still need parent volunteers! Please register to volunteer for VMCCA's Reality of Money Financial Literacy Event on Wednesday, January 29th from 7:30-10:30 AM. ALL 9th and 10th grade students will be attending this event.  If you've ever paid bills or managed a family/personal budget, you are more than qualified to volunteer!  You can view a promotional video at https://bit.ly/ROMVIDEO to get a better understanding of the event.  Register here 
• Parents: Students received their fall semester report cards last, Monday, January 13th.  If you have any questions, please contact VMCCA Student Services.
• Seniors/Senior Parents:  The FAFSA is an important part of getting financial aid for college.  If you haven't already completed this, please do so as soon as possible.  If you need help/have questions, contact Audrey Lee, Financial Aid Advisor at Anlee@wcpss.net or make an appointment here:  https://calendar.app.google/jFy2VncvbWVATCFKA
• 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.”
  Meet the Teacher Night - Thursday, January 16th from 6:00 to 7:30 PM.
• Parents: Over the next few weeks students will register for their courses for the 25-26 school year.  Counselors will assist with this process; however, we encourage you and your students to prepare by reviewing all of the registration materials available on the VMCCA website under Students, Student Services, Registration 25-26.  Once registration is complete, course verification sheets will be sent home for your review.  Reach out to Tracy Taylor, Dean of Students,  for questions regarding registration.
• Parents: A reminder with the cold weather, our building can also be cold.  Please make sure your students are warmly dressed as we do not allow students to wear blankets on campus.
• Now would be a great time to check PowerSchools to make sure all your student’s Spring Semester classes are correct. 
• Students will be receiving their fall semester report cards tomorrow, Monday, January 13th.
• 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: Final exams are this week December 16th through the 20th.  A schedule for final exams is posted on the VMCCA website.  If  students are not scheduled to take exam(s) on a given day, they should not be attending school on that day. 
• Senior and Senior Parents: The Senior exemption policy for final exams for non-state required courses is as follows:  Any senior with an A or B average and ten or fewer absences will be exempt from teacher-made exams.  The state requires seniors to take CTE and EOC final exams.
• The PTSA is collecting snacks for Exam Week.  The group needs about 1,000 snacks to hand out during exams. Please provide anything you can. All items need to be individually wrapped.  All donations can be brought to the front office by Monday morning, December 16th.
• Parents: Students and families can visit jordandriving.com starting on Wednesday, December 18th to see the registration date for their child’s school. Registration will be on January 6th through January 8th. Each school will have its own date and time to begin registering. Please note if VMCCA does not show up, we are associated with Southeast Raleigh High School. 
• Winter Break for students is from December 20th through January 3rd.  Students will return on Monday, January 6th to begin their spring semester.
• We hope you and your family have a wonderful and restful winter break.
• 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.