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4:30-8:30pm
Chick-fil-A Spirit Night
Oct. 31st
2:15-3:15pm
Fall Class Parties
Nov. 5th
Fall Picture Retakes
Nov. 6th
7:00pm
5th Grade Orchestra Concert (Maize High School Gym)
Nov. 9th
PTO Hat Day for Veterans Day ($1 to wear a hat)
Nov. 13th
6:30 & 7:45pm
3rd, 4th, 5th Grade Music Program (Maize High School)
10:00am-11:00pm PTO Papa John's Spirit Day
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Our Lost & Found
is located in the breezeway just outside the school office.
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Vermillion Elementary School
October 2018
501 South James
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-0266
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MAIZE WAY CHARACTER TRAIT
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Honoring another's opinion, belief, or needs....being considerate and polite....taking care of personal and public property....obeying people in positions of authority.
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Dear Parents,
Thank you to all our parents and guardians who attended parent/teacher conferences. Communication between home and school is vital. Thank you for taking the time to come in and visit about your child's progress. We are deeply grateful to everyone who donated food for our staff during conferences. Dinner was delicious and much appreciated. Thank you for your generosity.
We had an awesome Walk-A-Thon at Vermillion this year. Thank you to PTO for organizing the event and to all of our great sponsors this year. Through your fundraising efforts, we raised $11,638.13.
We are looking forward to purchasing library books and library enhancements for VES. Thank you for making this fundraiser a big success!
Thank you for submitting so many good ideas for the potential school mascot. Teachers in each grade level will now come up with their system to identify a grade level winner. All grade level winners will then be video recorded and the six presentations will be broadcast to the entire student body. Students will then vote electronically on their favorite. We will be announcing our new mascot before the end of the calendar year. Stage two of the process will be choosing school colors and developing a logo.
With our Fall Parties right around the corner (Wednesday, Oct. 31st), I wanted to inform you of our costume guidelines for students.
- If wearing a mask, it should not inhibit your child from seeing.
- Make believe weapons such as guns, swords, knives, etc. are not to be brought to school as part of the costume.
- Face paint and make-up is not allowed. Fake blood is not allowed.
- Children should not wear their costumes or face make-up to school.
- We request that students bring their costumes in a sack in the morning. Costumes that can be slipped over street clothes make the process of getting ready much easier and quicker.
- Costumes should be removed before school is dismissed, if riding the bus.
The Fall Party schedule is listed below:
- 1:45pm - Setup for Fall Party Begins
- 2:10-3:10pm - Fall Parties
- 2:15pm - Fall Party Parade
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Michael Dome
VES Principal
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Thank you so much for all of the cards and well-wishes for my 50th birthday. I loved seeing all of the staff and students dressed in black. I received so many cards and Happy Birthday messages. It made my day so special.
Also, from the money that was raised from the .50¢ donations, Vermillion Elementary School was able to donate $142.00 to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. I am truly blessed to be at VES.
Thanks again for helping me celebrate!
Mrs. Hay
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Our October Maize Way word of the month is 'RESPECT'. This month all students are learning how to respect their bodies by staying away from harmful drugs and saying NO!
On Wednesday, October 24th we will show respect by letting everyone around us know we won't bully others or let bullying go on.
Next week will be our healthy selfie week (October 29-November 2). All week we will talk and learn about keeping our bodies healthy - and we will have some fun with a spirit week.
- Monday: Eat smart and play hard -- (wear your favorite team shirt and/or colors)
- Tuesday: Head to toe I am drug FREE -- (wear crazy hair & socks)
- Wednesday: Say BOO! to a bad attitude - mental health day - yoga in P.E. -- (wear orange and black)
- Thursday: Get you Zzzzzz's - get a good night's sleep -- (wear your PJ's)
- Friday: Exercise your brain -- (wear sweats and/or workout clothes)
It should be a fun week and a great time to remember to stay healthy. Look around the school for some fun pics from the week!
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. My email is ashipman@usd266.com or feel free to call me direct at 350-2841.
VES Counselor
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We still have WatchDOG volunteer openings available for the remainder of the school year. Please take a look at the WatchDOG monthly calendars (follow steps below) to check availability.
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WatchDOGS - How It Works:
Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads Of Great Students) is an innovative father involvement, educational initiative of the National Center for Fathering. WatchDOGS are fathers, step-fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and other father-figures who volunteer for at least one day each year at an official WATCH D.O.G.S. school.
As a WatchDOG, you'll spend a portion of the day and lunch with your student and then the remainder of the day working with other VES students. You may help students with school work, supervise at recess, patrol the school entrances and hallways, assist with traffic flow and any other assigned activities.
Signing up is easy!
- Simply view the WatachDOG monthly calendars which are located on the VES website at https://www.usd266.com/VES under 'Programs' then 'WatchDOGS' to see what dates are available. Email jdavis@usd266.com with your requested date(s) - include your name, phone number, student and teacher's name. (only two WatchDOGS per day please)
- You MUST complete a volunteer background check prior to your first scheduled WatchDOG date. The online background check can be completed thru the https://www.usd266.com/VES under 'Programs' then select 'WatchDOGS'. (a volunteer background check must be completed each year)
Thank you!
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Thank you for supporting the Scholastic Book Fair and the All For Books Coin Challenge. Mr. Dome raised $
212.61 and
Mrs. Hay raised $
131.99 for books.
Mr. Dome was the coin challenge winner and was 'Dome the Gnome' for the day!
Media Center Specialist
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We are hiring school bus drivers!
Three reasons to take the wheel with Maize USD 266
In addition to competitive pay, our drivers receive a monthly $50 bonus for perfect attendance.
Our typical bus driver schedule is 6:00am to 9:00am and 2:00pm to 5:00pm on school days.
Convenient for small business owners, college students, and those who want to be off when Maize USD 266 are off.
No evenings, weekends, or holidays. Fall, Winter & Spring breaks off.
Retirement earnings through KPERS (Kansas Public Employees Retirement System).
Nine paid sick days a year, and $250 each month paid toward your health insurance.
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We will be doing some stations to work on throwing, kicking and catching skills. We will also
be starting our cup stacking unit the first of November.
If your child is ill or injured, please let myself or coach Peck know and we will accommodate accordingly.
In Health,
Coach Trail
Coach Peck
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Third, Fourth & Fifth Grade Concerts:
The third, fourth and fifth graders are working so hard on their upcoming music program "Be the Change". I hope students are sharing some of the songs with you via the song packet I sent home or through my YouTube channel. I also hope the students are modeling some of the character traits we are signing about in the songs!!
Please make sure and review the concert date and time below CAREFULLY.
Date:
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Time:
6:30pm - Angelica, Slief, Burkholder,
Houston, Bender & Morrow (
please
arrive @6:15pm)
Time:
7:45pm - Bollenbach, Keiter, Wheeler,
Willard, Buchanan & Nash (
please
arrive @7:30pm)
Location: Maize High School Auditorium
(11600 W 45th St N)
CONCERT ATTIRE (except Willard & Burkholder students):
Girls:
Plain, short-sleeved RED t-shirt, black pants or leggings or dark wash jeans and tennis shoes.
Boys: Plain, short-sleeved BLACK t-shirt, black pants or dark wash jeans and tennis shoes.
Special Instructions for WILLARD & BURKHOLDER's Classes ONLY:
Girls: Plain, short-sleeved RED t-shirt, black pants or leggings, black or dark colored soft-soled shoes.
Boys: Black pants, black or dark-colored soft-soled shoes. Boys will change into their Black t-shirs (provided earlier) when they arrive in the rehearsal room.
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Upcoming First & Second Grade Concerts:
Date: Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Time: 6:30pm - Newland, Ozier, Christensen & Longbine (Mrs. Merkel's students)
Time: 7:45pm - Brownell, Fischer, Allen & Morgan (Mrs. Bean's students)
Location: Maize High School Auditorium (11600 W 45th St N)
Upcoming Kindergarten Concert:
Date: Thursday, May 2, 2019
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Maize Middle School Commons Area (4600 N Maize Rd)
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The 5th graders will once again be attending the Wichita Symphony Young People's Concerts in November & January. Our November date has been set for Thursday, November 15th at 10:50am.
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I hope you have received the parent letter regarding our music curriculum,
Quaver Music. There is a free, at home portion of this curriculum available for your student.
Here is the login information:
- Username (also known as Quaver name) is the same as your child's Maize Student ID #
Mobile Devices: For the most content, use the same process as you would on a computer (listed above). You may also download the free app from your mobile device's app store. The app is called
Q Student. Then use the same login information as mentioned above. (The app does not have as much content as the website)
Thank you!
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If your child will need medication at school this year, please complete the medication administration form, which can be found on
our website www.usd266/VES under Families/Nurse's Corner/Medications. You or your doctor's office can fax the completed form to the the school nurse. Our fax number is 722-5020.
NOTE:
- Students are NOT allowed to transport medication.
- Over the counter medications will be given with the signed form.
- Prescriptions MUST have a doctor's signature.
The flu season is underway. Get a flu shot; wash your hands; cover your cough, clean and disinfect surfaces and stay home if you become ill. Select the link below to read the full article from the Wichita Eagle.
If you have any concerns, please stop by the nurses office during parent teacher conferences.
Direct Phone: 350-2810
School Office: 722-0266
Fax: 722-5020
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Oct. 25: Chick-fil-A Spirit Night - 4:30-8:30pm
Nov. 9: Hat Day for Veterans Day ($1 to wear a hat)
Nov. 30: Papa John's Spirit Day - 10:00am-11:00pm
Dec. 4: PTO Meeting (VES Library) - 6:30-7:30pm
Dec. 21: PJ Day ($1 to wear pj's)
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Thank you to everyone who came out to the 5th Annual Walk-A-Thon. It was a great evening and it was wonderful to see our students, their families and staff. Everyone looked fantastic in their 60th Anniversary spiritwear!
Through student pledges and our Walk-A-Thon sponsors, we were able to raise $11,638.13! These funds will be used to purchase Library books and Library enhancements.
Thank you to everyone who volunteered during Walk-A-Thon to help make the evening a success!
A special thank you to our sponsors:
- Smithfield
- Children's Dental Professionals
- Patton Termite & Pest Control
- Perfection Builders
- Thrivent Financial, Justin Carlson
- Anonymus
- Atlas MD - Dr. Shawn Wadsworth
- Dotson Family
- Knoeber Family
- TLC Real Estate
- Amy Meek Family Therapy
- Polished Possibilities with Elaine, Independent Color Street Team
- Kona Ice for donating a percentage of their sales
- Urban Air for donating a party pack
- as well as our anonymous Donors
Congratulations to our Walk-A-Thon door prize winners:
- Kindergarten: Avery M
- 1st Grade: Brody M
- 2nd Grade: Brenton H
- 3rd Grade: Breanna H
- 4th Grade: Alexander S
- 5th Grade: Landon M
- Addison W won the Urban Air party for collecting the most donations
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!! We are excited to be planning our FREE Family Bingo Night. Our Bingo Night will take place on Friday, January 18th from 6:00-7:30pm at Maize Middle School.
More information will come after the first of the year.
At this time we are seeking sponsors for our Family Bingo Night. We are in need of businesses who would like to donate a raffle basket or provide items that we can assemble into other raffle baskets.
If you are interested in being a sponsor, please contact Merinda Heard at
tm_heard@yahoo.com or call 316-708-2020 by
Wednesday, December 12th.
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Don't forget to collect BoxTops! We collect BoxTops throughout the year.
You can view participating products that contain BoxTops by selecting www.usd266.com/VES (under Families/PTO/BoxTops).
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If you would like to join PTO events, please email us!
PTO can be reached at:
Email: vermillionpto@hotmail.com
Facebook: Vermillion Elementary PTO
Web: maizevermillionelementarypto.com
Be sure to tag all the fun you are having at VES this year with #VES spirit.
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