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Please send a change of clothes for your students to leave in their lockers. We do not have pants or shoes for students to use/have.
Friday, February 7 - PTA Movie Night
Tuesday, February 11 - PTA General Meeting
Monday, February 17 - Presidents' Day - No school
Saturday, February 22 - PTA Pancake Breakfast
Wednesday, February 26 - Early Release for students
Friday, March 7 - PTA Movie Night
Tuesday, March 11 - PTA General Meeting
Monday-Friday, March 24-28 - NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
Saturday, April 19 - PTA Raffle Fundraiser
Hello all, a quick reminder and ask...students are NOT allowed to use wheelies at school (the shoes that turn into roller skates). These are a cool invention, no doubt, but very distracting in the building! If students have wheelies, they may use them outside at recess as long as they don't cause problems. (If they start causing problems, that will have to change.) So, for now...NO WHEELIES in the building. Thanks! If your child chooses to use their wheelies inside, they will need to call home and ask for someone to bring them a different pair of shoes. This is a natural consequence and, hopefully, won't need to be used. PLEASE remind your students, and we will remind them, too! Thanks so much, Vestal peace. Ms. Sabrina
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After the Fall - Humpty Dumpty story about what happens after a big change
The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs - a story about perspective
Say Something! - a way to use your voice
Pet Show - All about a pet show. For extended fun, draw your pet or a dream pet or a fantasy pet.
Saturday - A story about mindset and perspective.
The Day We Learned to Fly - a colorful story of hope.
The Soda Bottle School - a true story of recycling, teamwork and one crazy idea.
This is Not My Hat - A fish has stolen a hat and he will probably get away with it...probably.
Jabari Jumps - a great story about courage and being nervous.
Hello and welcome to Thursday once again! This week has zipped by and been busy and sunny! I do think the rain is coming, so please make sure your child/ren has the proper clothing for outside recess. It is always our HOPE that we have outside recess….good for everyone!
Tomorrow is Vestal Spirit Day and Spinny Wheel! We also have our Fresh Food Market, PLEASE come enjoy some of the wonderful fresh food!!
January has brought the extra need for communication and procedures. So far, we have shared information about ICE and Immigration news. Below please find attached the PPS district guidance on supporting transgender, nonbinary and gender expansive administrative directives.
At Vestal we are 100% committed to every human being being recognized, celebrated and cared for every day. It is part of our vision that each individual is recognized for being a unique person. As well, we focus on Community Diversity…it is one of the things that makes Vestal so special and inviting. It is heartbreaking that this is in question anywhere in our country, but we have enough evidence to know we need to be even more proactive and organized.
If you have concerns about your own child/ren and/or others in our community, please connect with us so we can be sure we are aware and providing the supports we are able to.
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ICE Updates- Please be sure that our office has your current emergency contacts on file! In case of emergency one of the most important responsibilities we have to be sure your child/ren are SAFE.
Please keep the evening of Feb. 12th open on your calendar, we are planning an informational evening at Lee school. We would love for folks to come in support and solidarity.
Vestal peace, Ms. Sabrina
Hello amazing Vestal Community!
This week in Physical Education we are finishing our Volleyball unit for students in grades 2-5 as well as continuing our catching unit for students in grades k and 1st. All of the students have enjoyed these units and have been busy smiling and showing off the growth they have made. Our older students will be participating in games of monster volleyball while our younger students have begun playing catch with friends using their “picture windows” and “baskets” to catch a ball. Ask your students in all grades to show how to properly catch an object. After finishing Volleyball the students in grades 3-5 will be participating in fitness next including the popular obstacle course. As always, thank you for allowing me to be a part of your students' physical education journey.
Have a great week, amazing Vestal community!
Coach C
PTA News
Hello all! We have a lot of great community events coming up as we head in to February.
Wednesday, February 5th - Walk and Roll to School Day
Friday, February 7th - Movie Night (Kids will be voting for their movie picks on Monday)!
Tuesday, February 11th - PTA General Meeting (meeting link and agenda will go out closer to the meeting time. We hope to see you there in-person or remote).
Saturday, February 22nd - Pancake Breakfast! More details coming soon!
Don’t forget to checkout our online calendar, volunteer opportunities, and connect pages at rmd.me/A83SWNFmACE and/or follow us online with our social media accounts for announcements and updates on events!
Thank you to our amazing community as we stand and grow together every day!
As part of our district's focus on events that center belonging, equity, and inclusion, we have been screening a series of films that we hope will challenge our perceptions about what is possible in the systems we create for our children with disabilities.
The next film in the series is “Champions,” which will screen on Saturday February 8th at 2:00 PM at Lincoln High School. This event will also include first-hand testimonials from PPS students.
This movie highlights the journey of a basketball coach who leads a team of players with intellectual disabilities. Through humor and heartfelt moments, the movie emphasizes the strengths, individuality, and value each player brings to the team and how inclusion enriches communities and creates positive, supportive environments.
Staff, families, and community members are all invited. Parking is free and light refreshment will be provided. We hope to see you there!
We’re thrilled to announce that two PPS teachers were recently awarded the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).
Krishnan Ranjani, a teacher of advanced mathematics and Career and Technical Education (CTE) computer systems at Lincoln High School and Nick Nohner, a computer sciences and data sciences teacher at Ida B. Wells High School, were both selected for the honor which is administered by the National Science Foundation (NSF) on behalf of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. The award recognizes outstanding educators for their contributions to the teaching and learning of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Each awardee will receive a certificate signed by President Joe Biden and a $10,000 award from NSF. Awardees will also travel to Washington, D.C., for an awards ceremony at a future date.
Congratulations to these two exceptional teachers!
We are thrilled to celebrate an incredible achievement by 96 of our outstanding PPS music students, who have earned spots in the prestigious All-State Ensembles for the Oregon Music Education Association (OMEA).
This annual statewide competition recognizes the "best of the best" in student musicianship, bringing together top performers from across Oregon to play in cross-district ensembles at the state music education conference this weekend, January 17-19.
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM PTA Movie Night
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM PTA General Meeting
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM School Board - Special Meeting or Work Session
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM PTA Pancake Breakfast
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM School Board - Policy Committee
11:50 AM Early release for students
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM No school for students
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM School Board- Regular Meeting
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM PTA Movie Night