HSI Project iGuardian: A Parent and Educator Seminar About Keeping Kids Safe Online

/

On Wednesday, June 17, from 5:30-6:30 pm (EST), ICE HSI’s Child Exploitation Investigation Unit will host a Project iGuardian virtual seminar tailored for parents and educators to discuss youth exploitation online. 

You can register for the event now REGISTRATION LINK

Project iGuardian works to share information geared to keeping children and teens protected from predators and settings online where they could be exploited sexually. The program is tailored to youth of all ages—from young children to teens—parents and educators and is designed to encourage smart online practices and provide safety tips, a number to call, and a website with links to more information and resources.

 

Here are some useful links to learn more about the program and the agency’s efforts:

https://www.ice.gov/topics/iGuardians

 https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/ice-hsi-promotes-online-safety-kids-through-virtual-presentations

 https://twitter.com/icegov/status/1260241929796648965

 

eventbannerlarge.eventbannerlarge.png

Important Summer 2020 Message from PGIA Driector

/

Congratulations on completing this school year!  Phew... it was a tough one, but we stuck together as a community and we persevered.  Thank you for your strength and hard work!

This message contains several very important items to help you tackle summer 2020 in the most productive way.  Please review each carefully:

1. PGIA students have a few summer work assignments.  We want families to have time for rest and togetherness, but also feel that some practice and preparation will help keep students' minds active and set them up for success.  Please find the summer academic work assignment in this folder, organized by grade:

PGIA SUMMER ACADEMIC WORK ASSIGNMENTS June 2020

2.  Here is a letter honoring our beloved art teacher, Ms. Jana Ferguson, explaining her educator sabbatical for the 2020-2021 school year.

SABBATICAL LETTER FOR MS. FERGUSON

3.  You should ABSOLUTELY view this FUN goodbye video from all of the PGIA teachers to YOU, the students and parents.  I assure you that this farewell video is very entertaining and sure to bring about some good laughs!

PGIA TEACHER FAREWELL VIDEO June 2020

4.  Keep your eyes out for the final PGIA Report Cards which will be issued digitally via ManageBac during the week of June 22nd.

5.  Rest assured that the administrative team is working hard at developing a successful plan for the reopening of school for the fall semester.  Detailed plans will be distributed to families very soon.  The first day of school will be August 18th.

Please reach out to me with any questions or concerns.  I am here to help you.

Enjoy your summer, stay healthy and be well.

Proudly,

Mrs. Arpasi

asdfasdf.png

Schedule for PGIA Final Exams - week of June 8-12

/

Dear PGIA Families,

We are getting very close to the end of the school year.  In an effort to support our students as much as possible, we would like to share with you our schedule for the week of June 8th-12th.

This is the last week of school and also final exams.  Please review the following schedule in detail with your family.

Here you will find the at-home schedule for the week of June 8-12:

PGIA Final Exam Schedule - June 8th - 12th

Please note all of the following:

  • zoom links are embedded directly in this schedule

  • teachers will offer exact instructions on how to receive and complete exams

  • teachers will always be as supportive as possible during this process

  • the schedule could be subject to change, thus students should keep handy

Additionally, parents and students must complete this google form together, prior to final exams:

Final Exam Academic Honesty & Integrity Agreement

More details regarding exams and logistics will follow.  As always, please reach out to me at any time for questions or help.

In Support,

Mrs. A

Virtual IB Orientations are coming up! May 14th

/
IB Orientation May 2020.png

6th grade and 10th grade students and parents should plan to attend these engaging evening events happening consecutively on Thursday May 14th.  These orientations are aimed at helping families to learn as much as possible about our dynamic IB programs. 

Alex Silva will lead the MYP (g7-10) orientation at 6pm, followed by Mr. Matt Stocking leading the DP (g11-12) orientation at 7pm.  Please feel free to join for both!  

These orientations are also open to the community at large, all are welcome!

Wheel Bend Story End - Wednesdays & Fridays at 6pm

/

A truly powerful story can pull us out of our darkest place and plunge us into a world of adventure, humor, and endless possibilities.

In light of these uncertain times, Everyting Bless, VI Crawl, Sukumtash Cultural Storytelling, State of the Territory News, and the The Division of Virgin Islands Cultural Education have teamed up and are proud to present the cultural storytelling series, #WheelBendStoryEnd

Follow the hashtag #WheelBendStoryEnd to tune in every Wednesday and Friday for jokes, moral lessons, & raw VI energy!

Where MaMa daughters gone?! 👀 Why crocodile deh ya?! 👀

Find out on Wednesday at 6pm from this Cruzan Culture Bearer, Torhera Durand, on VI Crawl

#wheelbendstoryend.jpg

URGENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT HUMANE SOCIETY ST. THOMAS

/

PGIA students can earn CAS hours for this volunteering opportunity

URGENT THE ANIMALS NEED YOUR HELP! 


Dear HSSTT Friends and Volunteers,

We need your help today and now more than ever!!!
Thank you so much for your continued support in helping us care for so many dogs and cats over the past 50+ years. As our organization continues to grow, we are looking for more volunteers to help us care for animals. Especially today and every day we are in need of volunteers to help walk, clean, enrich and socialize the animals. Can you please donate an hour or two today or any day, help us take care of our dogs & cats and provide them with a clean environment while they wait for their fur-ever homes.

Daily activities for volunteers include:

  • Walking dogs

  • Help in the cat house

  • Disinfect pet kennels

  • Sweep and mop floors

  • Groom, enrich and socialize

  • Data input

Volunteer shifts are anytime during the hours of 8:00am-4:30pm Sunday-Sunday! Must be at least 16 years old. Wear closed toed shoes, long pants and comfortable shirt that may get a little hairy…
 
Please note that we're open to the public during some of these shifts.

Thank you so much for all your support!

Can you please take me for a walk today? I promise I'll be the best dog ever because I deserve a "Second Chance"! Just a little more human touch and a few good-dog pets on the head go a long way.

Can you please take me for a walk today? I promise I'll be the best dog ever because I deserve a "Second Chance"! Just a little more human touch and a few good-dog pets on the head go a long way.

Rep. Plaskett hosts Military Academy Day 3/17/20

/

On March 17th at 6:00pm at the Legislature on St Thomas, the office of Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett will be hosting an Academy Day seminar, which is intended to share information on the great opportunities afforded to students that qualify to attend US Military Academies like the fact that if you are accepted, your tuition and many other fees are paid for.
Please note that all students are welcome and not only seniors or JROTC students. These institutions are seeking well rounded students who have thrived academically but they also want that student to show leadership in sports and other activities outside of the classroom.

For more information please contact:

Cletis G. Clendinen
District Director
Office of Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett
9100 Havensight
Port of Sale Mall, Suite#22
St. Thomas, VI 00802
STTo:340-774-4408 | STXo:340-778-5900 | Cell: 340-201-8657 Fax: 340-774-8033

Follow our facebook for updates

Final Academy Day Flyer 2020.png

School Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

/

Please see the message bellow from Head of School, Michael Bornn, that was sent out to parents on Wednesday (3/4).

Coronavirus/COVID-19 is a real concern. At VIMSIA we are fully immersed in monitoring the virus. 
We advise the following: 

1. If you or your child has a fever do not come to school. Contact a health care provider via phone or telemedicine line and articulate to them your symptoms and seek an action plan. Do not leave your house until you have been given clearance from the medical provider. 
2. Wash your hands frequently. Upon entering a classroom wash your hands.
3. Avoid crowded areas. 
4. Masks do not prevent acquiring the virus, they are effective if one has the virus and are seeking to slow the spread.
5. Practice the Asian greeting Namaste, rather than a handshake.
 6. At school, we have increased our cleaning protocol to disinfect surface areas more thoroughly and frequently. 
7. Hand-sanitizers have been placed in each classroom and elsewhere on campus. 
8. Cover your mouth appropriately if you have to cough.

CDC Resource: What you need to know about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)

"Chasing Coral" presented by Rotary Club of St. Thomas Wed Mar 4

/
SKM_C25820022711110.jpg

Doug White, Environmental Chairperson for the Rotary Club of St. Thomas East cordially invites the public to attend the Club’s bi-weekly environmentally themed video presentation entitled Chasing Coral (1hr.29m) on Wednesday, March 4th, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.

“This environmental movie hopes to raise the community’s awareness of the major threat that the Climate Crisis and Global Warming pose for the survival of the ocean’s coral reefs,” states White.

In the film, divers, scientists and photographers from around the world mount an epic underwater campaign to document the disappearance of coral reefs.  The use of time-lapse photography allows viewers to see the bleaching and death of coral reefs, as it happens.  The film’s producers provide credible evidence in support of the belief that the primary cause of reef death is ocean warming caused by Climate Change/Global Warming.

The Rotary Club of St. Thomas East urges the pubic to learn more about the environmental issues as well as how we can all make a meaningful difference. Join us on Wednesday, March 4th at 6:30 p.m. in the Nazareth by the Sea Episcopal Church located in the Red Hook Plaza Building (formerly the hardware store space).

The public is invited to attend for FREE. Light food ($5.00/plate) and wine tickets ($5.00/glass) will be available for purchase throughout the event.

UVI Planetarium event - this Saturday February 29th 1-4 pm - UVI library

/
solar_system_sun_planet.jpg

Dear all, 

The UVI Physics and Astronomy program is excited to invite you to our first Astronomy Day of the spring semester!

The event will be held this coming Saturday, February 29th, from 1 to 4pm at the UVI library.


Planetarium shows, telescope viewing of the Sun and Virtual Reality tours of “planets around other stars” will be on tap.

Please help us spread the word!

Best regards,

David Morris on behalf of the UVI Physics and Astronomy Group

-- 
Dr. David C. Morris
Associate Professor of Physics
Physics Program and Etelman Observatory Director
USVI NASA-EPSCoR Jurisdiction Director
University of the Virgin Islands
#2 John Brewer's Bay Road
St. Thomas, USVI 00802
(340)-693-1391
dmorris@uvi.edu

Spring Volleyball Training Saturday at Brewers

/

Coach Ron Blyden will host spring volleyball training workouts from 3:00 - 6:00 pm every Saturday at Brewers Beach, near UVI.  Beginning this Saturday, February 8 and running through May.  This is a focus for JV and Varsity players and  is no charge to VIMSIA students.  Just show up on Saturday for sand volleyball - sun and fun!  Yay.

847.226.7552

17-0501_AVP_PDP_Enhancements_BlockGrid1_640x480.jpg

VI College Fair to take place on Campus Feb 14th

/

On  February 14, 2020, from 8-10:30am the VI College Fair will take place on campus. 
Below is a list of college/university representatives expected to be present.   This event is open to the community.
Gentle reminder that there will be no school for VIMSIA students.

VI COLLEGE FAIR 2020

1. STILLMAN COLLEGE 
2. DODGE CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
3. HUSTON-TILLOTSON UNIVERSITY
4. GANNON UNIVERSITY
5. UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
6. DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY
7. UVI
8. SHAW UNIVERSITY
9. TALLADEGA COLLEGE
10. INTER-AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO
11. MONROE COLLEGE
12. FLORIDA MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY
13. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA