Hello amazing Vestal families-

Thank you to everyone who came to Back to School Night! It was wonderful to see so many families!

If you were not able to come, please watch for an email from your teacher about signing up for Nov. conferences!

Huge thanks to our 5th grade AMBASSADORS who came up with the idea to host a climate march, planned it, shared with the school, then led the whole thing! Proud of everyone who participated in the big LOCAL ACTION!

If you are ever wandering around Target, or anywhere else, and want to donate things to our classrooms…two things we always need more of are KLEENEX and Baby Wipes!

Remember, tomorrow is Friday…SpiRiT Day!!!

Vestal Peace, 

Have a wonderful weekend, Ms. Sabrina

Hello again Vestal Families!

I'm Mr. Williams, the music teacher at Vestal, here with a brief insight into our music classes so far this year. 

Our upper grades have started off with a review of our rhythm notes through some fun games and activities. The district has provided the Vestal music program with over 20+ new pitched percussion instruments this year! In preparation to play these, our 3rd-5th grade students started with the basics of note reading and note names this week.

So far this year in our lower grades, we have practiced steady beats, tempo, and playing and moving in different meters (i.e. 3/4, 2/4, etc.). Our kindergarten classes have even gotten to play instruments earlier than usual!

The month of September 15th-October 15th is Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month, an identity I am proud to represent here on the Vestal staff. Over the next few weeks, students will be getting mini-lessons focused on Latinx music and culture, from Mariachi and Baile Folklórico to Salsa and the music of Celia Cruz. 

Lastly, I have started a new supersinger spotlight each week to highlight safe kind learners who are proudly and beautifully making music in my class. Be on the lookout for your student's award coming home with them!

I wish you all a great end to your week!

Musically Yours, 

Mr. Williams

PTA News!

PIES! DELICIOUS PIES!!!

This week you should have found the form for the Vestal PTA Annual Pie Sale. This is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year, raising money for classrooms and community projects. All it takes to support Vestal is ordering some truly delicious baked goods from Willamette Valley Pie Company.

Not sure when you’d eat it? They come frozen and you can keep them in the freezer for months!

Not sure if a pie is too big? Get some mini pies!

Be sure to turn in your order form by Monday, October 9th. You can also order online at:  https://vestal-elementary-23-pie-sale.cheddarup.com/

It’s not just Pie season! Here are two more community events happening next week:

Vestal PTA would like to invite you to participate in

International Walk + Roll to School Day

Wednesday, October 4th!

• Please see this map to find a walk/bike/roll route near you!
• At 7:45, students who walk and ride to school can meet us near the bike racks to grab a treat and Safe Routes to School swag! 

Vestal families have organized a Bike Bus which meets every Wednesday at NE 69th & Multnomah at 7:35 and at the Montavilla Minifarm (NE 78th & Oregon) at 7:40. 

Vestal Grounds Cleanup: 

Our Monthly Grounds Cleanup will be on Saturday, October 7th, from 10-12. We will meet in the community garden next to the shed. No need to sign up for this event, you can just show up - water & snacks provided. All are welcome!