Vogelweh Elementary School News: Week of October 2 – 6 2017 Continuing School Progress Goals: Goal 1 All students will increase In Reading proficiency • Interactive Read Aloud Goal 2 All staff will participate in Focused Collaboration Important Dates October 3 German Unification Holiday October 4 PTSA Popcorn Day October 5 Late Start – School starts and Buses run 1 hour later October 6 Early Release @ 1100 All KMC Schools Teacher PD Training October 9 Columbus Day – Federal Holiday October 13 CCRSM Training No School for Students October 18 Flu Shot Clinic at VES 1400 – 1800 More Info to Come October 29 Daylight Savings Time ends in Europe Fall Back November 2 End of 1 st marking period November 3 Teacher Record Keeping Day No School for Students November 10 Veterans Day Federal Holiday November 13-14 Parent Teacher Conferences No School for Students November 23-24 Thanksgiving Break
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Vogelweh Elementary School News: Week of October 2 – 6 2017
Continuing School Progress Goals:
Goal 1 All students will increase In Reading proficiency
• Interactive Read Aloud
Goal 2 All staff will participate in Focused Collaboration
Important Dates October 3 German Unification Holiday
October 4 PTSA Popcorn Day October 5 Late Start – School starts and Buses run 1 hour later
October 6 Early Release @ 1100 All KMC Schools Teacher PD Training
October 9 Columbus Day – Federal Holiday
October 13 CCRSM Training No School for Students
October 18 Flu Shot Clinic at VES 1400 – 1800 More Info to Come
October 29 Daylight Savings Time ends in Europe Fall Back
November 2 End of 1st marking period
November 3 Teacher Record Keeping Day No School for Students
November 10 Veterans Day Federal Holiday
November 13-14 Parent Teacher Conferences No School for Students
November 23-24 Thanksgiving Break
NEW INFORMATION
PTSA Oktoberfest Family BINGO Tonight!
When: Friday September 29 Where: Building 1178 Cafeteria K – 2 Building What: Bratwurst Dinner 5:15 – 6:00 Time: BINGO Starts at 6:00 Costs: BINGO Cards $5.00 Dinner: $5.00 Bratwurst Meal, Hard Pretzel, Root Beer or Water Please see flyer below
Late Start Thursday Pilot Begins October 5
Normal Day Late Start Thursday School Begins / Doors Open: 0800 School Begins / Doors Open: 0900
Buses Picks Up: 0730 Buses Pick Up: 0830 Everything 1 hour later for the morning start, dismissal time does not change
Early Release Friday, October 6, 2017 at 1100
All KMC Schools have Early Release Friday, October 6, 2017 Below are the times for the bus departure and home arrival for Friday, October 6, 2017. Your child/children would arrive home approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes earlier.
Normal Day Early Release Day
School Ends: 1430 School Ends: 1100 Buses Depart: 1440 Buses Depart: 1110 Student Arrives Home: 1505 Student Arrives Home: 1135 AAFES Exchange School Lunch Program News: Parents who did not (re)-apply, or who applied but was not approved for the free and reduced lunch program for SY 17- 18, please be aware that your child's lunch account will be switched back to full pay by the end of the grace period which will be September 30th. For further questions, please contact the school cafeteria at Vogelweh ES at 0631-90979 or by email at [email protected] https://freeandreducedapps.aafes.com
Needed: 3 new parent members and 3 new teacher members
What is a School Advisory Committee (SAC)? A SAC is a forum for communicating recommendations, concerns or advice to the principal on
educational matters.
Is the SAC a school board?
Even though the SAC does have a significant impact on improving school programs, it is not a
school board. It is an advisory committee.
What types of issues can a SAC address?
Review school policy and advise principals on curricula and budget issues.
Recommend solutions to a problem.
Determine feasibility of implementing new programs.
Use opinion polls to help develop proposals.
Keep the community aware of plans and programs initiated at the school. Hold forums on particular topics and invite community members to present views.
When are the elections and when are the meetings?
Elections will be held before the first SAC meeting in October
Elected members serve 2 years, so should have a DEROS of June 2019 or later.
If you are interested in serving on SAC fill sheet at the bottom and return it to school with your child by Thursday, October 12 or email it to Mr. Lovett Public Holidays in Germany in October / November This is just for your information; VES will have school on the days listed below
October 3: German Unification Day; Since 1990 the 'Tag der Deutschen Einheit' has been a national
holiday in Germany. It is the only official national holiday. All other holidays are managed at a federal
level. The reunification of Germany took place on 3 October 1990, when the former German Democratic
Republic (GDR) was incorporated into the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG).
October 31: Day of Reformation: 500 Years since Martin Luther (1483-1546) strode up to the church in Wittenburg and nailed his 95 'theses' (or propositions) to the church door. November 1: All Saints Day: Is celebrated as a holiday in the following German States; Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Pflaz, Saarland College and Career Workshop Hosted by the KMC School Liaisons! October 17 1800 – 1900 at the Vogelweh Community Center
This workshop will give students information and resources on the overall college application process. Guest speakers include Army and Air Force Education Representatives. Please see the flyer below
REPEAT INFORMATION
Volunteer Orientation Information! When: Tuesday, October 10 at 1300 - 1400 Where: Information Center in Building 1178 (K – 2nd grade building) Why: For all interested in becoming a volunteer at Vogelweh Elementary School POC: Ms. Keri Larimer – Information Specialist / Volunteer Coordinator [email protected]
1. To get ahead in school and life, read more, learn more, do more. 2. Yes I can—Yes I will!
Mr. Joseph Lovett, Principal [email protected] Mr. Paul Crane, Assistant Principal [email protected] Dr. Lori Hill, Assistant Principal [email protected] School Phone Numbers: DSN 545-1475 or 0611-143-545-1475
Bingo Cards 1 for $5.00 or 6 for $20.00 Kids and Adult prizes!
Family Bingo
Friday, September 29th
Oktoberfest Pre-Purchase Order Form
Student’s Name: Teacher:
Bratwurst Dinner Meal x $5.00 = $
(Bratwurst, hard pretzels, & root beer or water)
Bingo Cards (1 for $5.00) x $5.00 = $
Bingo Cards (6 for $20.00) x $20.00 = $
Please return order form & payment NO LATER THAN Wednesday, Sept 27TH
.
Cash, check, or Euro (1:1) payments are accepted. Please make checks payable to Vogelweh PTSA.
LIMITED QUANTITIES OF BRATWURST MEALS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR
PURCHASE AT OKTOBERFEST BINGO.
Meet with the Administrators!
The administrative team will be available
in the media center in Bldg. 1178 from
5:15 PM – 6:00 PM to discuss any issues
or concerns you might have regarding
your student or Vogelweh Elementary. Wear your (elementary appropriate) dirndl,
lederhosen, or Oktoberfest attire!
TOTAL PAYMENT
$
School Advisory Committee Vogelweh Elementary School will be electing
3 NEW Parent SAC Members 3 NEW Teacher SAC Members
What is a School Advisory Committee (SAC)?
A SAC is a forum for communicating recommendations, concerns or advice to the principal on educational matters.
Is the SAC a school board?
Even though the SAC does have a significant impact on improving school programs, it is not a school board. It is an advisory committee.
What types of issues can a SAC address?
Review school policy and advise principals on curricula and budget issues.
Recommend solutions to a problem.
Determine feasibility of implementing new programs.
Use opinion polls to help develop proposals.
Keep the community aware of plans and programs initiated at the school. Hold forums on particular topics and invite community members to present views.
When are the elections and when are the meetings?
Elections will be held before the first SAC meeting in October Elected members serve 2 years, so should have a DEROS of June 2019 or later.
If you are interested in serving on SAC fill out the attached sheet and return it to school with your child by Thursday, October 12 or email it to Mr. Lovett Brief biography & why you wish to serve on SAC; for the SAC ballot. Name & Email: _________________
Popcorn will be delivered to classrooms and
passed out to students at the teacher’s discretion.
Popcorn Day Order Form
Student Name: Teacher:
Half Year (Oct – Jan) $4.00
Half Year (Feb – May) $4.00
Full Year (Oct – May) $8.00
I am interested in helping with Popcorn Day! Please e-mail me at:
PLEASE RETURN ORDER FORM AND PAYMENT TO THE VOGELWEH PTSA.
Cash, check, or Euro (1:1) payments are accepted. Please make checks out to the Vogelweh PTSA.
It’s Popcorn Time!
The Vogelweh PTSA is ‘popping’ with excitement for Popcorn Day! Students who
participate will receive freshly popped popcorn on the first Wednesday of the month.
