We Are All Learners!
Frank Vessels Elementary School
The Bulldog Bark Newsletter

Issue #9 October 15 , 2018
What's Happening?
Small Group Instruction!!!
Vessels is on a roll and all classes are engaged in high level instruction. We are doing what it takes to meet the needs of our kids on a daily basis. One way to ensure positive outcomes is through small group instruction. A multitude of studies show that small group instruction and cooperative learning in the elementary classroom have a significantly positive impact on student learning.

What is small group instruction ? When a teacher splits the class into smaller groups and allows for different tasks within those groups. Some of the groups may be self-directed, while others are guided by the teacher. This allows for all learners to have their needs met while engaging in activities that allow for acceleration and or extra support in reading, writing, or math.
IMPORTANT DATES

  • Harvest night - Friday, October 19 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
  • PTA Book Fair - October 19 - 26
  • Red Ribbon Week - October 22 - 26
  • Minimum Day (Staff Development - October 29
  • Voting Day - November 6
Always be in the know.


C LICK on the link to follow the Vessels Google calendar. Please make sure you check in when you have questions to avoid missing out on important dates and events.
Bike Safety at Vessels

Please remember that when a child rides his or her bike to school, a helmet is a must! Please make sure that you help us to enforce this school rule at home. At Vessels, safety is our number one concern. Together we can make this a safe and productive school year.
Harvest Night at Vessels

Join us for Harvest Night this Friday, October 19 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. We will have games, a pumpkin patch, and plenty of opportunities for family fun.

Please also remember that there will be food; tacos, bacon wrapped hot dogs, and quesadillas will all be available for purchase.

We hope to see you all there.
Letter to sixth grade parents about fundraising ideas for camp, please READ
Cypress Police Department Coloring Contest

Please see the FLYER for due dates, contest rules, and prizes!
Attention parents and students:

Mine Craft Master Engineering
with LEGO is coming!

The program will run for six weeks after school at Vessels from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. starting November 7 - December 19. It is a fee based program and sign ups will begin soon. Please look for more info and registration information this coming week.
Interested in state preschool enrollment? Click HERE
Support 6th grade camp with
Mixed Bags
The sixth grade parent team has come together to help 6th grade camp to be more affordable for parents. Please help support this effort through the mixed bag fundraiser.

There are two ways to order mixed bags:

  1. Catalog (see flyer that went home with students on Friday.
  2. Online @ http://www.mixedbagdesigns.com/vessels-elementary

If you have questions, please contact Erica Eagleson @ meagagrub@hotmail.com
Interested in attending a PTA gala at Oxford Academy? Click HERE for more information.
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