March 7, 2016










Monthly Newsletter










Issue 5 

Strategic Plan Draft Now Available 
 
Dear Community Members,
 
I would like to share with you the  Virginia School District's DRAFT Strategic Plan.  After six months of gathering input from our student's, staff, parents, and community members, the plan has been well vetted.  A public forum to review and discuss the plan was held on February 22.  The Virginia school board will meet on Monday, March 14, 2016 to review and approve the plan.  Implementation of the plan will begin in April 2016.  

Strategic Planning documents are available at the District website: 
 vmps.org  (The link is located on the top left hand side of the page).  Hard copies of all planning documents are also 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
2016-17 High School Course Catalog Coming Soon.....

Virginia High School students will be registering for next year's courses soon.  More course offerings will be available for students to participate in.   Students will have an opportunity to choose classes that include college credit and vocational courses to help prepare them for life after high school.  Be on the look out for more information coming soon.

Lou's Closet Provides for Students in Need
Is your child in need of clothing, boots, eye glasses or other essential items?  If so, please contact the nurses office and inform them of your child's needs.  The Virginia Community Foundation has developed a fund called "Lou's Closet".  This fund was set up to provide Virginia students with clothing and financial assistance to provide eye exams and glasses.  


For more information, please call the Virginia Public School Nurse's Office at: 218-749-5437
 Over 5,500 Books Read During "I Love to Read" Month
" I Love to Read " month was a huge success at Roosevelt Elementary.  During the month of February, students read over 5,500 books which amounted to more than  66 million words!  The month culminated with an all school assembly where students were recognized and received awards for their reading efforts.  Students also decorated paper bags to look like book covers for local grocery store patrons.
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