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March 20-24 - Spring Break
March 28 - VES Kindergarten enrollment
(5:00-8:00PM)
April 13 - Chick-Fil-A PTO Night
(4:30-8:30 PM)
April 20 - PTO Free
Movie in VES gym (6:00-8:15 PM)
April 27 - Kindergarten music program @VES
(6:30 PM)
April 28 -
VES Community Helper Day
May 9 - Join us for Kindergarten Connection if you have a Kindergartner coming to VES next year (6:00-7:00 PM)
May 9 - PTO Night @Jason's Deli (5:00-9:00 PM)
May 12 - VES Field Day for Grades K,1,2 (9:15-10:45 AM) & Grades 3,4,5 (1:00-2:30 PM)
May 12 - VES Spring parties for Grades K,1,2 (10:45-11:45 AM) & Grades 3,4,5 (2:50-3:50 PM)
May 18 - Last Day of School
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Vermillion Elementary School
March 2017
501 South James
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-0266
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| We hope you have a terrific spring break! And we are looking forward to a great fourth quarter!
State Assessments:
Third, fourth, and fifth graders will take the state reading and math assessments from April 4 - April 13. Fifth graders will take the state science assessment during the week of April 17.
Your child's teacher will let you know the exact times and dates. Please be sure that your child is well-rested and is ready to do their very best. Our teachers and students have worked hard on their reading, math, and science skills, and this will be a great opportunity to show their progress.
Upcoming Events
- We have some awesome events this quarter, and we hope that you can join us for some of them.
Thursday, April 13 -
(4:30-8:30 PM)
Chick-Fil-A PTO Night
Thursday, April 20 - PTO will be hosting a free movie night in the VES gym from (6:00-8:15 PM). More information about this event will be coming out in the next few weeks.
Thursday, April 27 (6:30 PM) - Kindergarten music program @ VES
Friday, April 28 - VES Community Helper Day
Tuesday, May 9 (6:00-7:00 PM) - Please join us for Kindergarten Connection if you have a kindergartener coming to VES next year.
Tuesday, May 9 (5:00-9:00 PM) - Jason's Deli PTO Night
Friday, May 12 - VES Field Day:
*9:15-10:45 AM (Grades K,1,2)
*1:00-2:30 PM (Grades 3,4,5)
Friday, May 12 - VES Spring Parties:
*10:45-11:45 AM (Grades K,1,2)
*2:50-3:50 PM (Grades 3,4,5)
Thursday, May 18 - Last Day of School
We also have several field trips and other classroom specific events coming up. Please watch for news regarding these from your child's teacher.
It is going to be a busy final quarter of the school year.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Michael Dome
VES Principal
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Many of the counselor groups for grades 1-5 have ended or will be ending in a week. If you have any concerns or need me to check in with your child - don't hesitate to call or email me.
This is the time of year to begin Kindergarten pre-enrollment for next year's Kindergartners. If you have a child who currently goes to VES and have a Kindergartner that will begin school next year, please email me and let me know who they are. I will be working on building placement for Kindergarten soon and knowing siblings really helps in a smooth transition.
Andi Shipman
VES Counselor
316-350-2806
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ashipman@usd266.com
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| Chromebooks for VES Students |
Mrs. Nash has created a
DonorsChoose.org request for Vermillion Elementary and will benefit
ALL
students at VES!
DonorsChoose.org is currently offering a Chromebook match from Google! In addition to Google matching the funding received, if you donate in the next 7 days any amount up to $50 will be matched by DonorsChoose.org! All you have to do is enter the code
LIFTOFF
during checkout and you'll be matched dollar for dollar (up to $50).
We appreciate your consideration in donating to the VES Capturing Kids Minds with Chromebooks campaign! To learn more, please visit the Donorschoose.org request by clicking the link below. Please feel free to forward this on to anyone who may be interested in supporting our request!
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Wanted: Substitute teachers!
Maize USD 266 is looking for substitute teachers. If you are available for occasional work during the school day and enjoy working with students and being in schools, please consider joining us as a sub! We are especially in need of subs for our elementary schools. Please share this information and encourage qualified candidates you know to apply.
Our subs are:
- Paid $95 a day
- Have the option of indicating specific schools, grade levels, etc. they would like to work with
- Always have the option to pass on subbing opportunities that may not meet their interest and/or schedule
- Must have either their current teaching license or a Kansas State Department of Education-issued Emergency Substitute License, available to those who have at least 60 hours of college credit or a degree (that does not have to be in education)
Interested? Please contact Debbie Stiverson at 316-722-0614 or
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Field day is just around the corner and it will be here before we know it!
Join us on
Friday, May 12, 2017
- K, 1, and 2 will be from 9:15-10:45 AM
- 3, 4, and 5 will be from 1:00-2:30 PM
It will be carnival style with several activities for the students to do. If you would like to help, please email me at
wtrail@usd266.com
and let me know if you are available for the AM or PM session.
Thank you for all you do for the PE program at VES!
In Health
~ Coach Trail
~ Coach Parr
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Vermillion will host their second annual Community Career Day on April 28th. We are looking for parents or relatives that are interested in sharing about their career with our students. If you are interested, please email Mrs. Nash at
jnash@usd266.com
or look for the sign up note coming home!
If you are interested in presenting, please plan information to present to students Kindergarten through fifth grade for 15 minutes. Hands-on activities or props are encouraged, but not required.
The students love seeing your equipment, vehicles, uniforms, etc. We will have morning, afternoon, or all day slots available for you to select from.
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Dillon's Customers
Vermillion Elementary School is participating in the Community Awards Program with Dillon's! VES will get credit for most purchases its members make using their registered Plus card. The more we shop at Dillon's, the more opportunity for VES to earn big rewards. It's so easy!
To enroll:
2. Click on 'Community' and select 'Dillons Community Rewards'
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3. Sign in OR create an account.
4. Click on "Enroll now."
5. Enter the 5-digit NPO and search (our school's NPO number is 48972).
6. Select VES and click "Enroll."
To create an online account at Dillon's Website:
2. Click on 'Community' and select 'Dillons Community Rewards'.
3. Select 'Create an Account'. Complete information and select your preferred store.
4. Click on "Create Account" at the bottom of the page.
5. You will receive an email confirmation to your inbox, to activate your account click on the link in the body of the email and enter your sign in information to confirm.
For assistance in setting up an online account or with general questions, please feel free to contact Dillon's at 800-576-4377, option 3.
Thank you!
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 Dear Boys and Girls,
Bears don't wear mittens or gloves because we have furry paws. Kids don't have fur so when it is cold outside, they need to wear winter clothes like coats, hats and mittens. That's how people keep warm.
One kid I know named Harrison never had his mittens with him, he would either lose them or forget them on the bus. Usually, he didn't even mind, but once when it got very cold, his fingers got numb and he was crying. He said that his fingers hurt a lot, and it was hard to move them. The teacher made him go right to the school nurse, and she warmed him up and loaned him some gloves. She told Harrison that he had to be responsible about his gloves or he would get frostbite. Frostbite is when a part of a person's body begins to freeze. It is very painful, even after the person gets warm again.
Gloves and mittens keep kids from getting frostbite on our fingers. Hats and hoods keep kids from getting frostbite on their ears. Scarves and ski masks help keep kids from getting frost bite on their noses. Boots and socks help keep kids from getting frost bite on their toes. Those parts are all the farthest from the warm middle of you, and they are the ones that need extra covering when it is very cold or windy and cold.
Dress warmly on cold days. Wear your warm clothes out for recess and to play after school. If any part of you starts to feel tingly or numb, go inside!
Does this school ever have indoor recesses when it is very cold and windy outside? That's because people, and bears, need to keep their bodies warm, even when it's cold out!
Love,
Wuzzy
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FIRST & SECOND GRADE
KUDOS! to all of our 1st and 2nd graders on their music program performances! Thank you to all the parents for helping to make your child's experience memorable and successful!
KINDERGARTEN MUSIC PROGRAM
Our Kindergarten music program will take place on
Thursday, April 27th at 6:30pm in the Vermillion Elementary gym. More information will be coming to you soon!
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Vermillion Girls on the Run
The culminating event will be the Girls on the Run 5k on Saturday, May 13th. For more information or questions please contact Kelly Burkholder at kburkholder@usd266.com.
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We are in need of some Watch D.O.G. volunteers!
Our Watch D.O.G.'s calendar for the months of March, April, and May are looking very open! If you can volunteer one day working with kids at VES, we would love to have you! In order to participate you need to go online and pass the background check. The school will provide you with a Watch D.O.G. shirt when you arrive. You will spend a portion of the morning, recess, and lunch with your personal child and then the remainder of the day working with other VES students on school work. Remember, Watch D.O.G.'s is open to any male role model that can spend a day with us; so, invite in Grandpa, Uncle, etc.!
If you want to be a Watch D.O.G., please call the office and schedule a time or follow the steps below to sign up.
Signing up is easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com
1) Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp.com:
2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like
3) Complete a USD 266 Background check prior to your date
March Calendar:
3/7/2017 Landon Vermillion
3/8/2017
3/9/2017
3/10/2017 Kevin Hunt
3/10/2017 Jeremy DeCou
3/13/2017
3/14/2017
3/15/2017
3/16/2017
3/17/2017 Eric Shannon
3/17/2017 Andrew Smith
3/27/2017
3/28/2017
3/29/2017
3/30/2017
3/31/2017
4/3/2017
4/4/2017
4/5/2017
4/6/2017
4/7/2017 Brian Yocam
4/10/2017
4/11/2017
4/12/2017
4/13/2017
4/17/2017
4/18/2017
4/19/2017
4/20/2017
4/21/2017 Robert Mason
4/21/2017 Jared Oxford
4/24/2017 Robert Klinkerman
4/25/2017 Patrick Burns
4/26/2017
4/27/2017
4/28/2017
5/1/2017
5/2/2017
5/3/2017
5/4/2017
5/8/2017
5/9/2017
5/10/2017
5/11/2017
5/12/2017 Kyle Caylor
5/12/2017 Chris Birkner
5/15/2017
5/16/2017
5/17/2017
5/18/2017 (Last Day of School)
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Dress Code
USD 266 recognizes that the apparel of the student is primarily the responsibility of the parent. However, the school will insist upon attire that is conducive to the learning environment. The guidelines listed below are designed to prevent distractions in order to provide an atmosphere that is conducive to learning. The parent and student are responsible for ensuring that the student is in compliance with all aspects of the policy during the time the student is at school or participating in school related activities. Failure by the student to correct dress code violations may result in disciplinary action.
Building administrators are the final authority as to whether clothing is or is not in compliance with dress code policy. All clothing should be modest and appropriate for school.
The guidelines for appropriate attire are:
1. Pants, capris, shorts and skirts should be modest and appropriate for school. Sagging is not allowed. Tight-fitting pants must be covered appropriately.
2. Shorts or skirt length must extend to the fingertips.
3. Shirts should be modest and appropriate for school. Straps must comer undergarments and midriff. No halter tops, racer back, off the shoulder, or one shoulder tops are allowed.
4. Shoes must be worn at all times.
5. Head wear, including hats, scarves, bandannas and hoods are not to be worn except on special days as approved by the administration.
6. Any item that advocates or advertises tobacco, alcoholic beverages, drugs, illegal substances, violence, racist organizations/symbols, gangs, obscenities, nudity or have double meanings are not allowed.
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Parent Drop-off and Pick-up Information
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Parent Pick-up & Drop-off Procedures
Vermillion Elementary School
Just a reminder, please call the office before 3:00 p.m.(M-T-TH-F) and before 2:00 p.m. (W) if you need to make any changes for your student after school.
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Just a reminder to
please allow ECC parents/guardians until
3:40
to load their students before parking in the pick up/drop off lane. Thank you!
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Parent Drop-Off
1. Drop off by private vehicle should only occur in the drive on the east side. Do not drop off students at the front entrance.
2. Students who are dropped off by a parent should arrive at 8:35 am.
3. VES staff members will direct vehicles to a drop off point between the orange cones.
4. Once the vehicle has come to a complete stop along the curb, students may
exit on the passenger side
and then shut the door. These procedures allow for multiple students being dropped off safely at one time in an efficient manner.
5. Students should be prepared to exit the vehicle quickly.
6. There should only be one lane of traffic for student drop off.
7. Pets are not allowed out of the vehicle at VES.
8. Students who need to arrive before 8:35 am may be enrolled in the YMCA School Age program. Call 264-1610.
Parent Pick-Up
1. Students should be picked up between 3:55-4:00 p.m. Please do not pull into the lane any earlier due to ECC dismissal.
2. Vehicle drivers will be directed to a spot between the orange cones to pick up their students.
3. Pick up by private vehicle should only occur in the circle drive between the orange cones.
4. Students should not go to the vehicle until directed by a VES staff member and the vehicle has come to a complete stop.
5. Students should get in the vehicle on the passenger side.
6. Drivers can also park their vehicle and come up to the south playground gate, where VES staff will dismiss students to the parents.
NOTE: Students should never go to a vehicle without an adult accompanying them.
7. There should only be one lane of traffic for student pick up.
8. Students who can't be picked up by 4:00 pm may be enrolled in the YMCA School Age program. Call 264-1610.
**Thank you for helping us keep everyone at VES safe!!!
ticle Headline
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HOMEWORK REQUESTS
If your child is absent and you would like to request homework, please call the office by 10:00 a.m. Homework can be picked up in the office after 2:00 p.m.
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| SCHOOL NOTES School hours are 8:45 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
- Office hours are 7:45 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
- Don't forget early release every Wednesday @3:20 p.m.
- School address: 501 James Ave. Maize, KS 67101
- Office phone number is 316-722-0266
Students are not to be dropped off before 8:35 a.m., unless your student is enrolled in the Latchkey program. We do not have staff available for babysitting. |
The PTO is excited to announce the annual FREE family movie night event will take place on
Thursday April 20
. The movie selected will be Zootopia. More information about this event will be sent home with your student after Spring break.
The PTO will again be selling pre-packaged school supplies for next year. This is a service that is provided to the families of VES and the PTO will not be taking any profit from the sales. More information will be coming out in April on how you can pre-order your supplies.
Thank you to everyone that turned in your boxtops through our recent 'Pops for Tops' drive. We have done our submission to boxtops. We are still collecting boxtops throughout the end of the school year in hopes of reaching our goal of $2100.
Please mark your calendars with the following events:
Tuesday, March 14
: PTO Meeting (
6:30-7:30 PM) -
VES Library
Wednesday, March 15
: Sonic Night (
5:00-8:00 PM)
Thursday, April 13
: Chick-fil-A Spirit Night (4:30-8:30 PM)
Thursday, April 20
: PTO Family Movie Night (6:00-8:15 PM)
Friday, April 21:
Popcorn Day
Thank you for your continued support!
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Each year RMHC Wichita sponsors a state wide Pull Tab Program. We collect the metal piece located on the top of a soda can or any other can with an aluminum tab. These pieces are known as pop tabs or pull tabs. (Most soup and cat food can tabs are made from tin so unfortunately we cannot take them.) This activity not only helps save the earth, but it also raises much-needed awareness about how one individual's contribution can make a substantial difference for a family staying at one of our Ronald McDonald Houses or using our Ronald McDonald Family Room.
Collecting pull tabs is fun and easy. It is also a great way for children, families, schools and companies to get involved!
Drop off your pull tabs at VES in your child's classroom.
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