Dear Lehigh Valley Academy Families,
Welcome to the 2017/2018 school year. We are looking forward to embarking on our 16th year of operation! This promises to be a year filled with exciting opportunities for all of our students, faculty, staff and families as we strive to find more ways to continuously improve and develop.
The 2017/2018 school year will provide engaging, meaningful and rigorous work in our classrooms, combined with special events and a variety of
extracurricular activities certain to encourage our students to be involved and stay connected! We will continue to build upon and refine our proven foundation of best learning practices and innovative teaching strategies through the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes.
Lehigh Valley Academy is committed to inspiring life-long learning in a caring environment where diversity is accepted, respected and appreciated. I look forward to a very positive and productive year together! I extend a special, yearlong invitation to our families to join us at school activities and events whenever possible.
We want . . . we need . . . and we value your involvement and support in your child’s education! Your active participation is key to your child’s success.
Here’s to an AMAZING new school year as we work together to make Lehigh Valley Academy a great place to learn and work each day!
Sincerely,
Susan Mauser
The Personal Project, a requirement for Year 5 students (10th grade) in the MYP (Middle Years Program), is a project where students can basically focus on any topic they are interested in, as long as they complete the cycle of Investigate, Plan, Take Action and Reflect on their chosen topic.
teaching it to Ms. Ewaniuk’s four flute players. I was so excited to teach and watch my piece come to life. The four flutists: Alexis, Grace, Joelle and Sofia exhibited enthusiasm and dedication in learning the song in every lesson. Each lesson consisted of new techniques in playing the flute learned and improvement in the song. They were so fun to work with and I am really glad I had the opportunity to to work with four talented musicians and offer them some advice on being a musician! After we had worked on the song for about four weeks, it was time for our first concert!
Being new to LVA, the IB program was something I had not heard of before. As I dove deeper into my high school experience, I went through the Diploma Program. Those who joined me on that journey know it is not for the faint of heart. It is a challenging, rigorous program that requires students to be thinkers, inquirers, and leaders in all aspects of their community. The DP program, while rigorous and testing, gave me opportunities to work with other students and teachers at LVA. Many of my fellow classmates and I worked with elementary and middle school students in afterschool programs or tutoring sessions.
work in. Little did I know, the perfect fit for my first teaching position was my old school. In my first year as an Instructional Support Teacher I have been able to learn from my colleagues. I have observed the unique teaching methods of how to teach core subjects and units of inquiry.
Hello my name is Dayanna De Jesus and I am a senior at Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School, in Bethlehem PA. I have been a student at LVA since I was in Kindergarten. On February 21, 2017, I received the ” 
You’ve reached out to teachers with questions about how to help them be successful. You’ve provided books and magazines for your child to read at home, which helped them learn new words. So as the PSSAs approach, keep doing what you’ve been doing! In addition, here are a few ways that you can set your child up for success on the test.
After the test, ask your child how they felt. What went well? What could have gone differently? Praise their efforts and reward their honesty. Then make time for some play and exercise, a hearty dinner, and a wonderful night’s rest. Remember, this test is just a tiny slice of a child’s academic portfolio. These tests can be viewed as a way to celebrate your child’s growth. It’s their opportunity to apply all the knowledge they’ve gleaned so far this year and demonstrate it in a formalized way.
during the school year learning and applying many test taking strategies. Our students feel prepared to take on any challenge, but we need the help of our families too! “There is a superhero inside all of us, we just need the courage to put on the cape”- Unknown. 
Getting to bed on time allows our body the much needed rest we require during this busy time of the year. Each morning, try to start the day with a healthy breakfast and some positive and encouraging morning chatter. Arriving to school on time is also important, as we will need plenty of time to prepare for our busy and productive day! Also, please try to keep your schedule as normal as possible. Reflecting on these thoughtful tips can help your child gain courage to wear their superhero cape with pride!
across the country submitted essays focused on “What Light Means to Me,” and why it should be in their classrooms. Meghan’s essay was one of 8 winners selected.
Survived series, which are famous for being fast-paced historical fiction chapter books about disasters that have occurred throughout history. These high-interest reads are hard to keep on shelves because they are super entertaining while also helping our readers become more knowledgeable about the history of the global world we share. 
Our sixth graders read the story “Ish” by Peter H. Reynolds during a center. They were given six questions linked to stopping points in the story. After hearing the question and rereading that part of the book, the students responded to the questions on their desks. These communicators shared in a discussion afterwards about the character trait “admirable”.
