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CONNECTING.
LEARNING.
LEADING.
April 2022
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VERMILLION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
501 South James
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-0266
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A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL |
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Wow! We are in the homestretch. It is hard to believe that in a few short weeks the 2021-2022 school year will be in the books. VES is really going to miss this year’s fourth graders. What an outstanding group of young people!
Thank you to Ms. Hills, Mrs. Sailing, and Mrs. Wadud for composing the VES yearbook this year. I appreciate all of the time spent taking pictures, laying out the book, and working with Inter-State Studios to get it published. They did an excellent job documenting our school year. We will be distributing these books to our students soon.
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We had a great night this past Tuesday at our Vermillion Family Night. Thank you for attending! I want to thank Mrs. Willard and the planning committee for organizing this fun filled evening. Our next big event will be the Vermillion Field Day on Monday, May 23rd. More information will be provided as we get closer to the event. |
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We are continually appreciative of the help and support that you provide our students! |
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Sincerely,
Michael Dome
VES Principal
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School Hours - M/T/Th/F: 8:45am - 4:00pm
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School Hours - Wednesday: 8:45am-3:20pm
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Office Hours: 7:30am - 4:30pm
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Office Phone: 316-722-0266
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Office Fax: 316-722-5020
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Changes to After School Transportation:
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Call school office BEFORE 3:00 pm - M/T/Th/F
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Call school office BEFORE 2:00 pm - Wednesday (early release @3:20pm)
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Student Absences: If your child is absent please call the school office each day BEFORE 10:00am.
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Student Extended Absences: If your child is gone three or more days due to illness, a doctor's note is required for them to return to school.
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WE NEED YOUR HELP! Please stop by our Lost & Found area. We have accumulated lots of coats, hoodies, water bottles, etc.
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As we begin approaching the end of the school year, remind your child that it is still very important to get a good night's rest so they can do their best in school. We have a lot more learning to come before the end of the year, and we will begin taking our benchmark testing soon!
Also - if you know you will be moving out of district over the summer, please email me so we can make accurate class lists.
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Enjoy the warmer weather and time together as a family! |
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THANK YOU, VES PTO!
We are so thankful for the PTO funds we received this year! Fourth grade just finished up our ukulele unit using our brand new ukuleles, and now first through fourth grades are experiencing Mallet Madness with some of our new xylophones, as well as other instruments. Mallet Madness uses a rotation system so that students are always engaged during class in playing mallet instruments like xylophones, glockenspiels, temple blocks and drums.
Quaver Reminder:
We LOVE our Quaver music curriculum! In addition to lessons we use in the classroom, it also has an at home feature so that students can explore music through games and activities using any computer or mobile device at home. It would be beneficial to spend some time helping your child to access this amazing resource at home!
Quaver Login Instructions:
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User Name / Quaver Name: 9-digit Maize Student ID#
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Password: music123
If you have any trouble remembering the student ID# or if the login prompts you for a code, please e-mail your child’s music teacher at the address listed below.
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We just completed our cosmic bowling unit. I think the kids really enjoyed the lights and the bowling. Thank you for supporting the VES walk-a-thon in the fall that allowed us to purchase the lights.
Our field day will take place on Monday, May 23rd, which is the last Monday of this school year. There are several different plans in the works depending on the weather. We will keep you up to date as that Monday gets closer to let you know which plan we are going with. I am hoping plan A will work; all outside on a beautiful sunny day, but this is Kansas so the weather could change without notice.
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If your child is sick or has been injured, please email us and we will adjust accordingly. We thank you for sharing your child with us. |
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Just a quick reminder that all Library books are due by May 12th. |
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There are "Oceans of Possibilities" this summer at the Wichita Public Library! The Summer Reading Program runs May 31 - July 28. Read books, win cool prizes and participate in exciting programs all summer long.
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As our 2021-22 school year comes to a close, I will need to send home your child’s medications. I will send medication home on Tuesday, May 24th, so please check your child’s backpack. If you will be attending Field Day on Monday, May 23rd, you may pick medication up at that time as well.
If your child will need to have medication at school next year, please complete the Medication Administration Form. You or your doctor’s office can fax the completed form to the school nurse AFTER August 1st. Our fax number is 316-722-5020.
The nursing staff will be back to work on Tuesday, August 2nd and you may bring in new medications any time during school hours. We will also be available at Parent Teacher Conferences on Friday, August 12th during school hours. Please stop by and update me on your child’s current conditions, drop off any medications that will be needed for the school year, and drop off updated immunizations and health histories.
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- Students are not allowed to transport medications unless you have arranged something with the nurse.
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Over the counter medications will be given with the Medication Administration Form signed by a parent/guardian.
- Prescription medications MUST have a doctor’s signature on the Medication Administration form.
If there is anything I can do to help your child, please let me know!
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Nurse Jaime Smith
Phone: 316-350-2810 / School Fax: 316-722-5020
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We can't believe how fast April has gone by and we are headed into May already! It has been a whirlwind of a month!
Here is an update as to what your kids have been doing
Kdg-1st Grade: Students have been working on a weather unit. They learned all about the water cycle and made their very own rain clouds using shaving cream and colored water. Also, they created their very own rainbows using prisms. We have talked a lot about the different types of weather as well. For Earth Day, students made an Earth Suncatcher.
2nd Grade: Students have been on a plant adventure. In this unit we learned about the pollination process. This was done by using pipe cleaner bees and pollen "coffee" to pollinate paper flowers. Seed dispersal and growth are also part of this unit. This week we planted corn and will test our plants under different factors. Students will have the choice to water/no water as well as offer light/no light. We will be observing this process over the next few weeks to see how each factor contributes to the growth of a healthy plant.
3rd Grade: Classes have been studying weather and climate. In this unit we investigate and make predictions about weather through careful observation of the clouds and wind. We will also talk about the difference between weather and climate by using models that use M&M's. The STEAM lab has different weather tools to look at as well. We talked about these tools and how a meteorologist uses them to forecast the weather.
4th Grade: This month students have been exploring energy! We investigated how energy is stored, how it makes objects move and how collisions transfer energy between objects. Students also constructed a device that can convert energy from one form to another. These include: Heat into motion and electricity into light. This week we made a race car that runs only on elastic energy. We plan to race them later on!
We were lucky to have special guests to visit us in the lab
We had about 20 students from MSMS come join us for our morning as part of their Civic Engagement Day. It was awesome to have all their help! They did an excellent job working with VES students as well as prep and breakdown between each grade. Thank you to Megan Hemmerling (Assistant Principal at MSMS) for allowing your students to come learn with us. I don't want to leave out the teachers and paras that came as well - Thank You! Your group did an excellent job representing MSMS. You all are welcome to come back anytime!
We really enjoyed hosting STEAM this week during VES Family Night!
Thank you to all of those who stopped by STEAM to try out our different activities! We had a great turn out! We also want to thank you for your support throughout this first year of STEAM at VES. It has been a blast!
Be looking for more information about our STEAM Lab on Vermillion Elementary School’s Facebook page. There you can find pictures of students and the activities we will be doing in STEAM. You can also check out our Amazon Wish List if you would like to contribute items to STEAM.
Mrs. Yates (2nd-4th)
Mrs. Otto (Kdg-1st)
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We are hiring! Apply online or you may contact jnash@usd266.com with any questions. You may also share these links with anyone that may be interested!
VES Assistant Principal:
Teacher - Instructional Support SPED - Mild at VES:
1st Grade Teacher at VES:
Instructional Paraeducator at VES:
Special Education Paraeducator-Positive Behavior Support at VES:
Instructional Paraeducator at VES:
Special Education Paraeducator- Instructional Supports-Mild at VES:
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SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS NEEDED |
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Substitute teachers are crucial to the operations of Maize USD 266 and are able to make an important impression on our students' lives and education.
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May:
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5/2-6: Staff Appreciation Week (PTO is celebrating staff with special surprises all week. Please check out the staff favorites if you would like to do something special for a staff member.
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5/5: Carriage Crossing Pie Pick-up (use online signup sent to you to pick up pies between 4:30-6:30pm @VES)
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5/10: Last PTO Meeting of this year (6:30-7:30pm - VES STEAM Room) We will elect new board members and will be appointing new committee chairs. If you would like to help chair a committee please email the PTO vermillionpto@hotmail.com
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5/12: Chick-fil-A Spirit Night (3-10pm)
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5/13: NO SCHOOL - Professional Development Day
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5/23: Field Day/Spring Parties
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5/24: Last Day of School
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This year, 1st Day School Supplies is going to help parents and teachers get the exact supplies needed for next school year without the headache of going to the store. We have personally found 1st Day School Supplies to be convenient, easy and hassle free! Plus, they have guaranteed competitive prices on the highest quality brands, including the germ fighting brands like Purell and Lysol.
Check school supply shopping off your list now! You can make your purchase online HERE! The deadline to place your order is June 15th.
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In preparation for next year’s Family Bingo Night, we invite anyone who has unused/leftover holiday gifts, baskets, bows, filler items that could be used in raffle baskets to turn them into the school office. We greatly appreciate your generosity!
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PTO can be reached at:
Facebook: Maize Vermillion Elementary School PTO
*Be sure to tag all the fun you are having at VES this year with #VES
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USD 266 ONLINE BULLETIN BOARD |
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Find events, opportunities on district’s Online Bulletin Board Maize USD 266's Online
Bulletin Board is the place to go for information about upcoming events, camps, clinics, fundraisers, and other opportunities available through the district and official partner agencies. Visit www.usd266.com/OnlineBulletinBoard.
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