Vox Collegiate of Los Angeles

The Holidays can be a challenging time, especially in 2020. But the Friends of Vox have stepped up this season to make sure that every Vox Family knows that they are seen and loved. Thanks to @jessebusslal Project Passport @altarestaurant and @my2centsla for providing delicious holiday meals and desserts to our families. And thanks to @dreamhausla @kidsofimmigrants @sumaan @mikereesay @honorablemohammed @iamblacksanta @dopeitsdom @iambarondavis @southcentralj @archdvs @sixcourseinc for ensuring every Vox student had something special of their own. Your continued support and belief in our future is inspiring. Happy Holidays from the Vox Collegiate Family. #voxtuaestpotentia

Dear Vox Families, As has been an annual tradition, our friends @dreamhausla are making sure that all of our students feel the love and appreciation from their community this holiday season. Although we aren’t able to have a large celebration like previous years, @dreamhausla teamed up with @kidsofimmigrants to create a special gift for Vox. Please come by the school tomorrow between 3:30 and 5:00 pm to receive your gift. Miss Banks and Mr. Davis will be there to greet you. #voxtuaestpotentia

It was a very special weekend for one of our Vox scholars who was recognized for his incredible academic achievement during distance learning. Thank you to @iambarondavis @dopeitsdom @iamblacksanta and @dreamhausla for supporting our students and always reminding them that their community sees their greatness and is proud of them.

The Vox Big Book Challenge starts on the 21st. Stop by campus during meal pick-up next week to choose your books. Comment below what books you’re planning to read for the challenge. #voxtuaestpotentia

To our students, parents, staff, and supporters, Thank you for being a part of the Vox Collegiate family. Happy Thanksgiving. #voxtuaestpotentia

We asked our students to define Voice, and it’s clear they know their power in the world. Let’s make sure they’re voices are amplified. Don’t be a lost voice! #voxtuaestpotentia

A message from the Vox team to the class of 2020. Congratulations!!!!

Congratulations to the first graduating class of Vox Collegiate. We’re proud of you. We love you. And we’re so excited to see you continue to grow and achieve. You will forever be a part of the Vox Family and will always be able to call Vox your home. We hope you believe and remember Your Voice is Power. #voxtuaestpotentia @ Vox Collegiate of Los Angeles

Dear Vox Family, I write to you today with a profound feeling of sadness and loss. We mourn the taken lives of so many Black Americans, including the most recent, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and George Floyd. When we see them, we see us. When we hear their grieving families, we hear our families. We walk in their shoes, live in their communities, and understand all too immediately that we could be them. It’s heartbreaking. It’s horrifying. But We cannot let it be hopeless.... We cling to the foundational declaration of America - [T]hat all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. 244 years later, this declaration has yet to be realized. And the lack of that realization has led us to now - A time in which desperation, anger, fear, sadness, and a history of oppression answers Langston Hughes’ question of what happens to a dream deferred. We know the answer. It explodes. That explosion should not be taken as us giving up on our pursuit of the American dream, but a reaffirmation that we will not rest until it realized for all people - until we walk and live in those lofty goals and can honestly look our black children in the eyes with a smile and guarantee to them that your life, your liberty, and your happiness matter. We opened Vox Collegiate in service of the belief that every child has a right to dream and that it is the duty of the community to ensure those dreams are not deferred. Although we are tired, we will not stop fighting for that. We are a part of a large community of front-line revolutionary thinkers who dare to fight for something better. We stand with our community - those fighting for economic justice, health justice, legal justice, housing justice. And we promise to do our part for the educational justice of all of our children. We’re hopeful. We’re optimistic. We’re angry. We’re here. We’re ready. For as long as it takes...as difficult as it is...WE ARE READY. Sincerely, TyAnthony Davis, Founder and Head of School #voxtuaestpotentia @ Vox Collegiate of Los Angeles

A reminder for Vox Families - School will he closed tomorrow in honor of Memorial Day. Virtual classes resume on Tuesday and grab & go meal service will resume on Wednesday.

Dear Vox Families, Next week our science and speech & debate classes are partnering with Reality Check to provide health education workshops for students though Vox Virtual Classrooms. Participation is voluntary. Reality Check is a sexual and relational health education program encouraging healthy choices for students’ bodies and their futures. If you do not wish for your child to participate, please notify us via email, phone, or class dojo.

Happy Teachers’ Appreciation Week to the amazing team at Vox! You’re our heroes. We will be highlighting you this week. Check back here for more celebration later in the week. #voxtuaestpotentia

Wishing a happy Principal’s Day to Ms. Rodriguez. Thank you for all that you do for our families and our school. You keep our school smiling. #voxtuaestpotentia

Our students find the optimism and energy to strive forward so we do the same. Thank you to our students and families for filling our hearts with joy. Vox Families, send us photos of your students working at home and we will feature them here. #voxtuaestpotentia

Vox is accepting new students for next school year for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. There is limited space available. If you or someone you know is interested, please visit our website at Vox collegiate.org/enroll. You can also enroll at our school on Tuesday and Thursday (7AM-12PM). 1100 W. Manchester Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90044. Please wear a mask or face covering. Social distance protocols are required. #voxtuaestpotentia

Reminder to our 8th grade students to complete your yearbook surveys by tomorrow afternoon. The link can be found in Vox Homeroom in virtual classrooms. If you need assistance, please reach out to Ms. Olmos. #voxtuaestpotentia

In the weeks since closure, our students have been vocal about how much they miss Vox. We want you to know we miss you too and can’t wait to be back together again. #voxtuaestpotentia @ Vox Collegiate of Los Angeles

We may be apart, but we can still celebrate together. Join your classmates and teachers for Virtual Town Hall Tomorrow Morning. Weekly Awards! Shout Outs! Time to connect as a Vox Family! Click the link in Vox Homeroom online to join tomorrow morning. #voxtuaestpotentia

Dear Vox Families and Friends, Applications for the City of L.A.'s "Angeleno Card" open today and close on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. For those who qualify, the cards will come with $700, $1,100 or $1,500, depending on the size and income of each household, according to a news release from the City.... Visit their website here: https://hcidla.lacity.org/family-source-centers Please Be Advised: Because of the high demand for this program, you may experience delays getting on their website. You can also call the City of L.A. at 213-252-3040. The Angeleno Card is an effort led by Mayor Eric Garcetti and the Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles to provide direct financial assistance to Angelenos facing extreme economic hardship as a direct result of the COVID-19 crisis. The Angeleno Card aims to help low-wage hourly workers who had jobs in homes and restaurants, seasonal workers, and other workers such as day laborers, street vendors, or self-employed individuals who are experiencing heightened financial hardship because of COVID-19. This economic hardship may be due to job loss, severe reduction of work hours, or furloughs. This includes Angelenos who qualify for federal and state assistance but may not receive that financial support for weeks or longer. To be eligible, applicants must provide documentation that confirms that 1) their household is in the City of Los Angeles, 2) their income fell below the Federal Poverty Level per household size before the COVID-19 crisis (see table below), and 3) they have fallen into deeper economic hardship during the crisis because at least one household member lost a job or had a reduction in income of at least 50%. Immigration status is not considered in determining eligibility.