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Event Description

Don’t miss the Nevada Virtual Academy Innovation in Education xPos, hosted by NVVA and K12! These events provide interested families with a unique opportunity to learn what it means to be a virtual school student and experience the dynamic social and learning activities NVVA students take part in throughout the year!

These events will also feature kite-building and demonstrations with professional kite flyers, as well as lots of information about the science behind flight. Fill out the form to register today!

Event Details

Reno
Saturday, April 25
Rancho San Rafael Regional Park
1595 N. Sierra
Reno 89503
12:30 pm – On-site Check-in
1:00 pm – Introductions by NVVA Staff
1:30 pm – Lesson Demo/Day-in-the-Life
2:15 pm – Parent Panel Discussion/Q&A
3:00 pm – Kite Building and Flying Demonstration

Las Vegas
Saturday, May 2
Nature Discover Park
2600 Nature Park Drive
North Las Vegas 89084

Special guest Bror Saxberg, K12’s Chief Learning Officer, will present his unique viewpoint on the full K12 learning experience—available to NVVA students for the first time for the 2009-2010 school year!

12:30 pm – On-site Check-in
1:00 pm – Introductions by NVVA Staff
1:30 pm – Presentation by Dr. Bror Saxberg, K12 Chief Learning Officer
2:30 pm – Lesson Demo/Day-in-the-Life
3:00 pm – Parent Panel Discussion/Q&A
3:30 pm – Kite Building and Flying Demonstration

For both events, students are encouraged to create their own kite. You can find information on materials, instructions, and the science behind flight, wind power, and construction at these websites:

http://www.ehow.com/how_1288_make-kite.html
http://www.pbs.org/benfranklin/exp_kite.html (for beginners)
http://www.skratch-pad.com/kites/make.html (for more advanced builders)
http://www.2020site.org/kite/ (for advanced kite builders who are up for a real challenge!)

Don’t want to build your own kite? Don't worry—we’ll have kits on hand for decoration and flying.

Space is limited, so fill out the form to the left to reserve your spot today!

Quick Facts

Who are these events for?
These events are open to all interested families in grades K-12. Enrolled families are encouraged to bring friends who are not yet enrolled and interested in learning more!

Where do we park?
Ample free parking is available within close proximity to both parks.

What else do I need to know?
Families should plan on making arrangements for lunch or snacks, as no refreshments will be provided.



Nevada Virtual Academy
  • 187 E. Warm Springs Road
    Suite C
    Las Vegas, NV 89119
  • 1.866.912.3351