6th grade parents: Please remember to be at Vessels at 7:30 am to check in with teachers in the front of the school by the buses. We are all excited for camp and we will see you tomorrow and will see you soon.

The Bulldog Bark Newsletter

Issue #26, February 25 - March 1

We are ALL Learners!

Differentiation in small groups makes the difference at Vessels

Every parent knows that not all children are exactly the same. How can two kids growing up in the same environment be so different? As educators, we cater to these differences on a daily basis by creating a unique learning environment for each student. Gone are the days of giving the class the same worksheet and expecting similar outcomes. Although there is always a place for a more traditional style of instruction, more and more data shows that small group, differentiated instruction is more impactful, as it allows students to work together to problem-solve and become critical thinkers. This type of instruction provides the teacher with a chance to work with each group, providing feedback while re-teaching or accelerating. Do you want to learn more about how differentiated instruction works? Click HERE .

Parents: Please read Do not drop off your student until 8:05 a.m, as there is no supervision until that time. Please also do not block traffic by waiting in the rows . Teachers and staff are having a tough time attempting to park because rows are blocked.  We appreciate your support!

The week in photos

Parents, we need your help. We have had students use Apple Watches or other devices to text while at school. Please make sure that these devices stay at home so that all kids can receive high-quality instruction without distraction from a personal device. Thank you!

ATTENTION 5th Grade Parents : Do you want to know more about 6th-grade camp for the 2020/2021 school year? An informational meeting is scheduled for February 27 at 5:30 p.m. in the M.P.R. Info will be provided on how to plan and prepare for 6th-grade camp. We will also have various fundraising ideas to start 6th grade off right.  This meeting is only for 5th-grade parents looking for more info on camp for next year. Please also stick around for the P.T.A. meeting beginning at 6:00 p.m.

Differentiation: What is it?

Save the date Join us on February 27 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the MPR as the Vessels PTA welcomes Cammy Wang, a career and financial coach, as our guest speaker. Ms. Wang will present on how to achieve financial wellness. It's an event that you do not want to miss.

Reminder: Juice It Up is with us every Friday by the front gate.

Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten Parent Information Meeting February 26, 2019 9:30-10:30 a.m.  and  6:00-7:00 p.m. Cypress Community Center – Grand Ballroom 5700 Orange Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630 Come learn about our transitional kindergarten and kindergarten programs. Age Requirements Transitional kindergarten: 5 years old on or  between  September 2 to December 2•Kindergarten: 5 years old on or  before  September 1 ~ Korean and Spanish translators will be available ~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Enrollment begins February 27, 2019 Enrollment packets may be picked up at the information meeting or at your child’s home school beginning February 27 2019. To find your home school, visit our School Locator at  http://locator.decisioninsite.com/?StudyID=205017 For more information, visit your home school or our district website at  www.cypsd.org

We Need Your Help The Vessels 3rd annual Career Day is March 22, 2019 from 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. We are looking for parent volunteers or community members to share with students what they do and what pathway they took to get there. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact: mvento-wilson@cypsd.org

Fine-tune your math skills Click HERE to learn to play a fractions game with spoons. You can also click HERE for a great site to help your (K-5) student reinforce what he/she has learned this year in mathematics. Or, click HERE to get extra help in math from Khan Academy. A great resource for any student to help support math skills.  Lastly, HERE for support at home.

The Vessels Oratorical Contest

The Vessels oratorical contest will take place on March 5, 2019. Be on the lookout for more event info in the coming weeks.

Vessels End of the Year Celebration This year, Vessels will host an end of the year celebration with food, activities, and fun for the entire family. Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 11, 2019 from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. More information to follow.

Online breakfast and lunch menu For an online menu of breakfast and lunch items along with pricing, please click: https://tinyurl.com/yaj5dnlw

Always be informed! Please see below for a list of upcoming important dates. Monday, February 25 - Friday, March 1 - 6th grade camp Wednesday, February 27 - Spring photo day March 5 - Oratorical Contest March 8 - Report cards go home March 11 - 15 - Spring recess March 21 - Second trimester awards ceremony ( CLICK for times). March 22 - Career Day @ 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. April 12 - STEM night from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. April 29 - SBAC testing for all 3-6 grade students begins. Click to see important, upcoming dates

SBAC Test Practice at home Every year, third through sixth grade students take the Smarter Balanced (SBAC) test as a summative assessment in April.  This test is computer/internet based and allows a snapshot of student skills in both math and ELA. It is a great indicator of student progress and the data is used to help teachers plan for the following school year.  If you would like to help us, help your child prepare, click HERE for a comprehensive, grade-specific, online practice test.

Brain Power Mania Help Vessels win up to $2,500! Submit all Buena Park Downtown receipts from now until April 30 to the Buena Park Downtown Customer Service Booth. For more information email info@vesselspta.com .  Find out more here . We can do this Bulldogs!

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