The Bulldog Bark Newsletter
Motivate, Engage, Inspire!
Issue 10: October 14 - October 18, 2019
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Halloween Dress at Vessels

On Thursday, October 31 Vessels students can dress in costumes. Although there will not be a parade , it will be a fun experience for our students, teachers, and the community.

If you choose to have your child wear a costume, please make sure to follow the appropriate dress guidelines:

·      No masks
·      No fake blood
·      No scary costumes
·      No fake weapons (swords, guns, bats, etc.)
·      Age-appropriate attire
·      Costumes must not impact the instructional day
·      Something must be worn underneath the costume

If you would like to take photos, please do so in the morning before the first bell rings. Mr. Holman, the PTA, and Vessels staff will also take photos throughout the day to send home via Dojo, Instagram, and the Sunday newsletter.

Please note that there is no obligation to participate.

Most of all have fun!
Reading at Home

Reading fluency in early elementary is key to the success of your child. The work we do now lays the foundation for a healthy and productive educational career. It is vitally important for all children to read at grade level. The Vessels team works diligently to improve all our student's reading levels every day. children and their education is our passion and is why we do what we do. Our goal is to continue to push students to be more confident and proficient readers.

Parents often ask how they can help their child after the school day ends. Listed below are ways in which you can support reading fluency at home.

  1. Read aloud to your child every day. Dedicate 15-30 minutes a day (the payback on investment will be exponential and the gift you are giving lasts a lifetime).
  2. Have children listen and follow along to audio recordings.
  3. Practice sight words daily (Click HERE for printable lists).
  4. Practice repeated readings of the same text (time reading each time and chart the results to see improvement).
  5. Find their independent reading level (ask your child's teacher) and choose books that match so that they can read independently.

WE can do this! Let's get all students to proficiency this school year!

Do you want to learn more?

Click HERE for ideas on how to support early (and struggling) readers at home.

Mark your calendar:
Harvest Night
Friday, October 18
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Support math and reading progress at home!
Practice math skills at home by clicking HERE

3-6 grade students practice for the SBAC test HERE

Learn about how you can help your child become a stronger reader HERE

Printable 100s cart Here

Box Tops for Vessels

Vessels is having a box-top competition! Bring your box-tops into the front office with your child's name and teacher before October 18. Winning classrooms will receive a prize.

National PTA Reflections Contest

Students, are you an artist, a writer, a dancer, or a photographer? We need you to represent Vessels in the National PTA Reflections contest. Please see the attached entry form and turn it into the front office, or Mrs. O'Gara in room 25 by Friday, October 11, 2019. You can also pick up a packet in the office anytime!
The Vessels, ALEKS Math Competition
Congratulations to last week's ALEKS challenge winners!

  • 4th grade - Ms. Ellis

  • 5th grade - Mrs. Fournier

  • 6th grade - Mrs. Meach

Please note that the computer lab will open at 8:05 a.m. to support the ALEKS challenge.

Keep up the great work!
Juice It Up are selling smoothies every Friday after school near the front office.
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