3/31/2022

Dear IVA High Community, 

We empower our learners to collaboratively engage in project-based learning, moving from classroom inquiry to community impact.

This month IVA High is in full swing with project engagement! Economics's entrepreneurs are developing their altruistic Shark Tank business plans to benefit the common good. Ninth grade scientists are transferring their knowledge gained from growing food on Earth to growing food on Mars in order to sustain the lives of their evolving colony. Our Geometry mathematicians are redesigning 3D product packaging to be more sustainable and environmentally friendly, while the Personal Finance students are developing investment portfolios. 

We look forward to welcoming you back to campus for the Exhibition of Learning to engage with our student projects that extend beyond the walls of our school, creatively connecting to our greater community.

Mrs. Sanders

Head of School

March 31

Senior Parent Meeting

April 12

IVA Parent Meet and Greet

April 13

Exhibition of Learning

April 15

Good Friday - No School

April 18-22

Spring Break - No School

April 26

Info Session for Prospective IVA High Parents

Exhibition of Learning

On April 13th from 6:30-8:30pm, our IVA High students will be hosting our second Exhibition of Learning for the 2021-2022 school year. Students have been preparing for this exhibition all semester by learning new content, engaging with guest speakers, and creating unique products that demonstrate all they have learned. 

The theme of this semester's exhibition is "Creating to Connect." All semester, students have been forming connections between themselves and their experiences, with each other, and with our greater Long Beach community. We invite you to experience these connections through interactive project exhibits and community booths. Join us for an exciting evening! 

Campus Highlights

Tamale Making Workshop

Adelitas Revenge, a local women owned small business, returned to our campus to facilitate a tamale making class for Mr. Schmidt's Ethics courses. Yvonne and Marina shared how tamale making has forged connections between themselves, their culture, and their family. As part of their visit, students learned how to make tamales from scratch which they were able to cook at home in the evening. 

We look forward to seeing and tasting what students cook for the community at Exhibition of Learning! 

Career Cafe

Last Friday, we had our first successful IVA High Career Cafe! We are very grateful for all of the professionals who took the time to speak with our students about their careers. Students asked questions and listened to presentations with the goal to gain insight into a variety of careers. If students are looking for more information about a career, they are welcome to reach out to Ms. Makenna to discuss the steps needed to take to pursue their career interest. Take a look at some highlights from Career Cafe below!

Campus Updates

Senior Events

We are excited to celebrate our seniors this semester as they prepare to graduate from IVA High. We have planned, with student input, a few events for our seniors to participate in. Please see the Senior Events flyer for upcoming events. Information will be sent soon about registering and payment for these events. Please email Ms. Makenna at makenna.briceno@academylongbeach.org for questions.

Senior Parent Info Meeting

This Thursday, March 31 at 12:30pm, we will be hosting a meeting for Senior Parents to hear about upcoming senior events and graduation day details. If you were not able to attend, here is the agenda that lists what was discussed during the meeting. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Makenna.

IVA High Basketball Team

IVA High, in partnership with We The People, had their first basketball practice this Wednesday! The team is being led by Coach Lisha and Coach Trent (an IVA High alumni). Practices are open to ALL students as it is a co-ed team. Practices days and times are subject to change each week, and we will notify families of the practice schedule. Next week, practices are Monday from 3:50pm-5:20pm and Wednesday from 3:15pm-4:15pm.

Spring Break

Spring break is coming up in April! There is no school on April 15th for the Good Friday holiday. Spring break starts on April 18th and ends on April 22nd. School will resume on April 25. As a reminder, our mask mandate will stay into effect until April 29th. We hope that you have a relaxing spring break! 

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Mr. Schmidt: @academyphilosophy

Ms. Marquez: @senoritamarquez_ivahs

Mrs. Mauter: @mrs_mauters_pe_class

Mrs. Makenna: @mrsmakennabriceno

Mr. Taylor: @taylormr.language

Dr. Lee: @thedocisinthehouse

Mr. Avery: @averymathematics

Mr. Palmer: @mr.palmer.ivahs

Mrs. Sanders: @mrs.sanders_