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UTVA on Fox 13 News!

12/17/2018

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slcc ouTING

11/12/2018

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Red Cliffs Outing

11/9/2018

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by Andrea Peterson- UTVA Teacher
At Utah Virtual Academy we have many outings. In November UTVA sponsored three outings that were held throughout the state! We went to the Hilltop Hollow Horses, The Museum of Natural Curiosity, and the Red Cliffs Reserve. Each of these outings proved to be both educational and favorable among our students.
For our specific special education population, it is important to provide safe socialization opportunities within a smaller setting. This promotes and encourages our students to create relationships, to gain confidence, and to be involved in those meaningful experiences that help shape youth into capable adults.
I was lucky enough to attend the Red Cliffs outing down in the southern, Utah area. During this outing a biologist presented information about the many different creatures that live in southern Utah's ecosystem. This biologists specific area of study is the desert tortoise which resides in the Mojave Desert. We were able to see a tortoise tucked away in some of Utah's famous red rocks. We were also able to see a sick desert tortoise that the reserve had rescued. Did you know that a desert tortoise can go up to a year without drinking water? This is because the desert tortoise uses its bladder as its water storage. It is important that we do not pick up a desert tortoise when we see them in the wild for the reason that they will urinate; subsequently losing their water supply! Another famous creature that exists within this ecosystem is the Gila Monster. This animal is a venomous lizard, so if you happen to come across one on a hike... turn and walk the other way! This venomous monster has bead like skin and  its bite is used as a defense measure rather than to attack prey. These are only a few of the things that we learned at the Red Cliffs Reserve. They welcome visitors so stop by if you are ever in the area!

Photos are attached for your viewing pleasure!
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NO HORSING AROUND- HILLTOP HOLLOW HORSES OUTING

11/9/2018

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Utah Virtual Academy Students were given the opportunity to visit the Hilltop Hollow Horses facility in Logan, Utah. They were treated to piping hot cocoa and then pizza for lunch. While there they learned about communication and animal behavior. Each student was given the opportunity to work in pairs with a horse, they learned basic horse grooming skills, how to lead a horse, and how to train them to back up. It was all topped off by an opportunity to ride one of the horses.
Interestingly horse training has a lot to do with levels of pressure, ranging anywhere from a light touch on the coat, to pressing firmly on the bone in some cases. The ideal is to use the least amount of pressure possible to get the horse to comply. Positive reinforcement is also used as a reward.  Students thoroughly enjoyed the outing and the progress made by some of them was amazing to see.   Other students considered the career opportunities of working with larger animals, especially horses as a groomer, trainer, or caregiver. 

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Red Ribbon Week- 2018

10/29/2018

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Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!

10/22/2018

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On October 22, UTVA students were given the opportunity to visit Utah's Hogle Zoo. Students learned about the animals and different aspects of careers at the zoo by completing a scavenger hunt using the goosechase app on their phones. 
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Transition notes- Sept 18th

9/18/2018

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  • UTVA Transition is now on Facebook http://facebook.com/utvatransition; Twitter @utvatransition and Instagram http://Instagram.com/utvatransition
  • Sign up for Text Messages about Transition Events
    ​https://www.remind.com/join/utvatrans or text @utvatrans to 81010 or 385-265-1303 (No More than 1-2 per week if that)
  • ECO Challenge Outing- Sep 26th @9am Thanksgiving Point
  • Grades 9-12 Signup by Sep 19th- http://outings.utvatransition.org 
  • Hogle Zoo Outing- October 22th Time 8:30am
    Grades 8-12 Signup by Sep 4th- http://outings.utvatransition.org 
  • SLCC Outing-November 12th Time 10am
    Signup:  http://outings.utvatransition.org 
  • Transition assessments past due (Sept 15th) http://assessments.utvatransition.org 
  • For More Information on these events or transition please contact
    Isaac Rodenbough, UTVA Transition Coordinator
    irodenbough@utahvirtual.org (801)262-4922 x 6280
    http://utvatransition.org 
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WELCOME BACK LYNX-Transition Notes 8/27

8/27/2018

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  • UTVA Transition is now on Facebook http://facebook.com/utvatransition; Twitter @utvatransition and Instagram http://Instagram.com/utvatransition
  • Sign up for Text Messages about Transition Events
    ​https://www.remind.com/join/utvatrans or text @utvatrans to 81010 or 385-265-1303 (No More than 1-2 per week if that)
  • Back to School Night at Sugarhouse Park- 1300 E 2100 S, SLC
    Aug 30 5:30-7:30p
  • ECO Challenge Outing- Sep 26th @9am Thanksgiving Point
    Grades 9-12 Signup by Sep 19th- http://outings.utvatransition.org 
  • Hogle Zoo Outing- October 8th Time TBD
    Grades 8-12 Signup by Sep 4th- http://outings.utvatransition.org 
  • Transition assessments due Sept 15th http://assessments.utvatransition.org 
  • For More Information on these events or transition please contact
    Isaac Rodenbough, UTVA Transition Coordinator
    irodenbough@utahvirtual.org (801)262-4922 x 6280
    http://utvatransition.org 
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Transition notes- May 22

5/22/2018

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  • Face to Face Transition
    • LAST DAY!-- Murray May 22nd &23rd   http://tinyurl.com/utva-f2f-slcmay
  • GRADUATION!!- June 1st 6pm
    East High School, 840 S 1300 E, SLC
  • UTVA Transition is now on Facebook http://facebook.com/utvatransition; Twitter @utvatransition and Instagram http://Instagram.com/utvatransition
  • Sign up for Text Messages about Transition Events
  • https://www.remind.com/join/utvatrans or text @utvatrans to 81010 or 385-265-1303 (No More than 1-2 per week if that)
  • For More Information on these events or transition please contact
    Isaac Rodenbough, UTVA Transition Coordinator
    irodenbough@utahvirtual.org (801)262-4922 x 6280
    http://utvatransition.org 
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Transition Notes- May 16

5/16/2018

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  • Face to Face Transition
    • Ogden- May 17th   http://tinyurl.com/utva-f2f-Ogden
    • Murray May 22nd &23rd   http://tinyurl.com/utva-f2f-slcmay
  • GRADUATION!!- June 1st 6pm
    East High School, 840 S 1300 E, SLC
  • UTVA Transition is now on Facebook http://facebook.com/utvatransition; Twitter @utvatransition and Instagram http://Instagram.com/utvatransition
  • Sign up for Text Messages about Transition Events
  • https://www.remind.com/join/utvatrans or text @utvatrans to 81010 or 385-265-1303 (No More than 1-2 per week if that)
  • For More Information on these events or transition please contact
    Isaac Rodenbough, UTVA Transition Coordinator
    irodenbough@utahvirtual.org (801)262-4922 x 6280
    http://utvatransition.org 
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