Canvas + Skyward
If you forgot your Skyward login:
- Click the Skyward link above
- Click Forgot your Login/Password
- Click “I’m not a robot” (select Captcha pictures if they pop up)
- Enter your email address, which is (((YourStudentID))))@student.vansd.org
- Open your email (see link below)
- In the email, note where it says your username
- Click the link
- Type in your desired password twice
- Go to Skyward (app or website) and use your login–the new username from that email and the password you just created
Links of Interest
VSAA Newsletter
This week’s schedule
Lunch menu
VSAA Facebook page — cannot be viewed on the school’s wifi
Student handbook
Student Email
Want to check your email from a computer at home?
- Click this link
- Enter your email address, which is (((YourStudentID))))@student.vansd.org
- Your password should be your 8-digit birthday
Note that students cannot email other students whether it’s from an iPad or home computer.
Student News
VSAA 2019-20 applications now closed!
Applications for the 2019-2020 school year are now closed. We had almost 600 applicants -- thanks to all!
Where is the Bus Number?
Students: wondering where to find your bus' number? There is no guarantee that buses will be in the same position everyday -- that is why students have to learn their bus numbers. If you can't find your bus -- go to Security immediately and ask them!
After-school dance at VSAA
All third- through eighth-grade VPS students are invited to participate in this fun, free program. Find out how to enroll.
New: VSAA Yearbook website
Hey VSAA students and parents! We have now have a website dedicated to our school Yearbook: Ars Longa. Senior parents you can access information about Senior Portraits and Baby Ads. We will also feature information about our Yearbook Club and any other events/photo submissions/sales, etc. Take a look!
Students display historical knowledge
Approximately 60 elementary and middle school students from Vancouver Public Schools made the cut for the National History Bee.
Dance education on display at festival
"The variety of dancers and styles of dance that we get to see in the festival is really special,” said teacher Sheyla Mattos.
iPad Tech Tips
App catalog not letting you download?
Swipe the app catalog closed. Go to Settings, scroll down on the left to Safari, then click “Clear History and Website Data”. Go back into the app catalog and try again, making sure to enter your iCloud password if it asks (your four-digit birthday). Apps are slow to start downloading and sometimes you have to tap Install several times!
iPad issues?
Is Safari, your email, or app downloads not working? Hold onto your passwords list so you can enter them when it prompts for them, or certain functions won’t work. If you can’t get it working drop it off at the Media Center and we’ll get it fixed for you!
Backing up your iPad
Here are some tips from Jeffers on how to back up your iPad. There are 2 PDF files, one covers how to back up data and one covers how to back up apps (like GoodNotes).
Art of the Week
Artists: Olivia Rankin, Grade 12 and Emma Thomas, Grade 11
Submit your artwork for ‘Art of the Week’!