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| December 7, 2015 |
Monthly Newsletter
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Issue 2
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Strategic Planning Team Begins Developing Vision and Mission
The District's Strategic Planning Team met twice in November
to review stakeholder input and discuss the mission, priorities, and future direction of the district. The team made significant progress in developing the District's mission and vision. Meeting notes can be viewed here.
Strategic Planning monthly progress updates will be provided at the District website:
vmps.org. (on the website the link is located on the top left hand side of the page.) Hard copies of all planning documents will also be available for viewing in the three school offices and at the Virginia Public Library. For more information or questions, please contact me at
218-741-3901 or
dstender@vmps.org.
Yours In Education,
Deron Stender, Superintendent
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Be a Part of Our Finance & Facilities Advisory Committees
We recognize that parent and community involvement is key to student success. As such, Community members are invited to apply to serve on the Virginia Public School District's Finance and Facilities Advisory Committees. We are seeking to add 6 new members to each committee.
Community members are encouraged to complete an "
Expression of Interest Form" if they would like to be considered to serve
on either committee.
After a pool of candidates is complied, each school Board Member will appoint one applicant to be a member on each of the committees.
Please visit our website for more information and to complete an "Expression of Interest Form." If you have questions, please contact Superintendent Deron Stender at
218-749-5437.
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World's Best Workforce Report
What is the World's Best Workforce? The World's Best Workforce bill was passed in 2013 to ensure every school district in the state is making strides to increase student performance. Each district must develop a plan that addresses the following five goals:
- All children are ready for school.
- All third-graders can read at grade level.
- All racial and economic achievement gaps between students are closed.
- All Students are ready for career and college.
- All students graduate from high school.
The above information is from the Minnesota Department of Education website.
The school board held its annual public meeting to review the District's World's Best Workforce report on Monday, November 23, 2015. This report is available on the district website,
vmps.org or you can download it
here.
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Parkview Parking Lot Update
The District continues to refine parking at Parkview to make it as convenient as possible for our parents, staff, and guests. As construction progresses, more space will be available in the parking lot. Our goal is to provide parents and guests with space for students to be safely dropped off and picked up.
It is important to remember that the bus lane on the north side of the lot be kept open at all times during the day. Buses need a wide area to make the turn into the parking lot/bus lane. Please keep this in mind as you park in our busy lot. If you have any questions or concerns regarding parking at Parkview, please contact Principal Krebsbach at mkrebsbac@vmps.org or 218-749-5437.
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School Closures, Delays, and Inclement Weather
When is school closed or delayed due to inclement weather?
Safety is our primary concern when making the decision
to close or delay the start of school due to severe weather. This process begins at 4:00 a.m. and a decision is
made as early as possible, typically prior to 6:30 a.m.
How are parents notified of a school closure or delay?
School closures and delays will be
announced over local TV, radio stations, or school media. Please assume school will be in session as scheduled unless you have received notification.
What if parents have concerns?
Please know that when it comes to winter weather, we encourage and strongly support parents in making decisions that are best for their child. While our drivers are experienced and trained for driving in all conditions and have excellent safety records, we recognize that p
arents are the best judge of their child's health and safety. The District realizes that a decision for the majority of students may not fit with parents' individual circumstances. A decision to keep your child home or pick them up early from school for safety reasons will be considered an excused absence. The District encourages parents to send their child to school properly dressed to ensure their safety during the winter months.
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Enjoy Live Music Performed by Virginia Students
Did you know kids that play musical instruments benefit from improved academic and social skills? Lessons also give children the opportunity to learn to accept and give constructive criticism, and develop discipline and patience.
Virginia Public Schools is the regional leader in offering opportunities for students to participate in the performing arts.
All holiday concerts are presented to the community free of charge and everyone is welcome to attend. Although our orchestra and choirs performed last week, you can still join us this holiday season and support Virginia students by attending one of our remaining concerts.
Concert Schedule
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| Band Grades 7-12 |
Thursday, December 10th |
Goodman Auditorium
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7:00 pm |
| Roosevelt Grades 4-5-6 |
Thursday, December 17th |
Goodman Auditorium
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6:30 pm |
| Roosevelt Grades 3 |
Thursday, December 18th |
Goodman Auditorium |
10:50 am |
For more information, contact Virginia Public Schools office at 218-749-5437.
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Roosevelt Students Honor Veterans
Roosevelt Elementary hosted their annual Veteran's Day program on November 11th. Patriotic posters, appreciation essays and our Virginia Servicemen's Club Color Guard were some of the highlights of the program. The public audience in attendance was the largest ever and it was impressive to see so many veterans in the audience. It was a great day and we appreciate everything that our veterans have done for our country.
Speaker Joy Ausman, a veteran of Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm, was a highlight of the program. Joy is the aunt of Roosevelt student, Andrew Wedge. We were all moved by her inspirational speech. Joy holds an office in the National Veterans of Foreign War.
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