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The Bulldog Bark Newsletter

Issue #16, December 3 - December 7

We are ALL Learners

Please remember that tomorrow, December 3 is a Minimum day for staff development.

1-6 is dismissed at 1:25 p.m. and kinder at 1:20 p.m.

This week in photos

Mc Teacher Night

Come join the Vessels staff for a night of fun, while helping to support the PTA.

When - December 4th, 4:00-7:00 p.m

Where - McDonald's located at 10115 Valley View St, Cypress, CA 90630.

PAW Awards

The Vessels staff loves to recognize student achievement in all areas. We have recently begun a monthly award system where students within each classroom can receive a PAW award.

What is it? The award is a great way to recognize students that have exhibited excellence in behavior, academics, or have been an all-around great citizen.

All winners receive a certificate and have their photos taken. An email will be sent to parents with the photo, along with a brief note of congratulations.

The certificate will then be hung in the M.P.R.

That's it... just a simple way to say that we are thankful for the hard work, determination, and good citizenship that students exhibit daily.

Lost and found

This week, the lost and found will be by the lunch tables before and after school. We have a ton of jackets, lunch pails, and various other items that have been unclaimed for some time.

Please take a look, you just might find that item that you and your student have been searching for.

Are you thinking of giving a gift to a Vessels teacher for the holidays?

Stop by the office to check out the binder of the staff's favorite things anytime between now and holiday break.

* Please note that purchasing anything from this list is completely voluntary.

Always be informed!

Click to see important, upcoming dates

December 3 - Minimum day (staff development) 1-6 dismissed at 1:25 p.m. kinder at 1:20 p.m.

December 3 - Awards ceremony @ Vessels (invite only)

December 4 - School Site Council meeting at 3:00 p.m.

December 5 - P.A.C.E. graduation (6th grade)

December 7 - Flag ceremony at 8:20 a.m.

December 10-14 - P.T.A. holiday shop

December 19 - 4th grade field trip to Mission San Juan

December 24 - January 4 - Holiday break

January 7 - Return to school

THE VESSELS 2nd ANNUAL ORATORICAL CONTEST

WHAT IS IT?:

Oratorical relates to the art or practice of public speaking. Vessels students can recite a poem or famous speech of their choosing in front of an audience.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?:

All students K-6 are welcome to Try-out.

WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION? :

Students need to attend the first informational meeting on November 28, 2018, during their first recess in the MPR.

You may also email questions to Mrs. McMullin @ lmcmullin@cypsd.org

APPLICATIONS DUE:

December 5, 2018

TRY-OUTS:

December 20, 2018, either at lunch or after school in the MPR. (Your choice)

DATE OF CONTEST:

March 5, 2019, during school hours.

We hope to see you soon!

SBAC Test Practice at home

Every year, third-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 for the test, click HERE for a comprehensive, grade-specific, on-line practice test.

Please remember that we have Juice It Up for purchase every Friday by the front gate.

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!