Virgil School Newsletter
May 31, 2019
June 2019 Events
June 3 ~ Gr. 4 Science Exam (Written)
June 6 ~ Gr. 4/5/6 Olympics, CJSHS
June 7 ~ Ice Cream Social to Honor
                       Ms. Fitzgerald-Spiehs, 5:00-7:00 
June 11 ~ Gr. K to Daisy Hollow Farm, 10:30-1:30
June 12 ~ Gr. 4 to Ag-Stravaganza, 8:45-1:50
                  PTO Meeting, 7:00 pm
June 14 ~ Virgil Field Day/BBQ, AM
June 18 ~ Virgil Alumni Seniors Parade, All-School Meeting, 8:35 am
June 19 ~ All-School Field Trip to "Cortland Crush" baseball game
June 20 ~ Gr. 2/3 Field trip to Hangar Theatre/Cass Park, 9:00-1:30
                  Kindergarten Celebration/Awards Ceremony, 1:30
                  Gr. 6 Moving Up Ceremony, 7:00 pm
June 21 ~ 12:30 Dismissal for All Students
                   "Once A Viking, Always A Viking" Celebration/BBQ 6:00-9:00
June 24 ~ Gr. 6 Field Trip to Seabreeze, 7:00-5:00
June 25 ~ Last Day of School
June 27/28, July 1st ~ Kindergarten Screening @ Barry Primary School
Message from the Principal
Thank you to the Virgil School Community for your endless support over the years. Next year, I will be the Principal of Barry Primary School. Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. We have been working to make this transition process as smooth as possible for our families.

Reflecting on the past 8 years, many memories have been made within these walls that will carry on in our hearts and minds forever. Remember, once a Viking, always a Viking!

Here's to new beginnings!

Ms. Kaup
Early Dismissal Date
All K-6 students will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. on June 21. This is AFTER all students have had their lunch. Our faculty and staff will be using this time to prepare for the transition to three elementary schools. Please reach out to the principal with any questions.
Grandparents Day
Jared Campbell, Singer/Songwriter brought "The Blue Project" to our school today for a great Grandparents Day assembly.
Library Updates for June
There has been so much going on in our libraries to prepare for our transition to three elementary buildings. The librarians have been weeding, reorganizing, and sharing books and resources. Due to the many changes that will happen beginning in early June, we are asking that all library materials be returned by Friday, May 31st.

During the month of June, the libraries will be in flux. Some of us will have shelving removed and furniture replaced. In addition, all of the libraries will be boxing up books to send out to accommodate our new grade level centers. We will still be seeing/teaching classes but instead of checking out books, the students will have the opportunity to select and keep discarded books that the District will no longer need. In addition to these oldies but goodies, the students will have access to a variety of E-books.

To access the E-book collections, students can log on to the District web site at www.cortlandschools.org . A list of the databases with access information will be available in each of the elementary libraries for students to take home as a reference.

TUMBLE BOOKS: There are many books in this collection along with activities that help with comprehension including games and puzzles that are related to the books.

OVERDRIVE: Once your student finds a book that he/she is interested in reading, click the book and it goes into the student’s book bag. It can be downloaded from there.

MyON: This database tracks your student’s reading and periodically gives a reading assessment to show his/her growth across time.

These E-book collections are available year-round to our students. Please encourage your child(ren) to use these excellent resources.

Please email or call your librarian if you or your student(s) have any questions regarding E-book access and/or summer reading opportunities. We are always happy to help!

Happy reading!
News from the Virgil Music Staff

What a fantastic concert! Thank you to all the Alumni students that came back to lend their talent once again to Virgil School!
Kindergarten Screening
Don't forget... Kindergarten screening is taking place on Thursday June 27, Friday June 28, and Monday July 1st. 

Is your child 5 on or before December 1, 2019? Have you called Mrs. Chambers to register? If not, please give her a call today to get your child registered...607-758-4106.
It is Not Too Early to Think About Summer Reading!
We would like to remind our students that summer is a great time to visit our local library and read!
News from the Virgil Art Studio
It’s hard to believe that this school year is almost over! The Virgil artists have created such fun, unique and quality work. I hope you were able to view your child’s work at our Virgil Art Show! Thanks to all that made it! And a BIG THANK YOU to the incredible Moms who helped hang the show: Arielle Brown, and Michele Lemon, and to my art colleagues, Elizabeth Moshkowski, Judy Cogan, and Jesse Bender! Thanks to the Lemon family and Uncle John for helping take down the show! I couldn’t have done it without you!!! If I missed anyone, please know how much I appreciate your time and help!

After teaching at Virgil (and Barry) for 25 years, it’s been quite an honor to “grow” with your children. I’m pleased and excited to be teaching 3rd and 4th graders art, at Smith Intermediate next year. Words can’t express how much I’ll miss those students in 4th and 5th grade that I won’t be able to see develop and blossom through 6th grade. I will make sure to stop by and visit Randall to see them periodically. Thanks for your support of the art program, on to the next chapter! Enjoy your summer!
Vaccine Requirements
According to New York State Education Law and Public Health Law, every student attending school must be immunized.

All 5th Grade students entering 6th Grade, or when turning 11 years old, must show documentation of the Tdap vaccine before the start of the school year in September.

All 6th Grade students entering 7th Grade, must show documentation of the Meningococcal vaccine before the start of the school year.

New York State Law requires students be excluded from school without required immunizations. The school nurse will require documentation of the vaccine. Documentation may be sent in or faxed by the health care provider any time. The school nurse expects documentation be submitted prior to the start of school in September.

Documentation of the Tdap and Meningococcal vaccine means:
  • Written medical documentation of having received the Tdap vaccine from your healthcare provider or the health department. Health Care Provider’s signature and date is required.
  • Written medical documentation of having received the Meningococcal vaccine from your healthcare provider or the health department. Health Care Provider’s signature and date is required.

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