April:
As we move into April, we continue to strive for excellence! Each grade level maintains high expectations for their students. These include academics, behavioral and social goals. It is evident to all that success is blooming throughout Van Cortlandtville!

We would like to thank all of our visitors and volunteers for returning but also remind you that office staff will only allow those people with appointments to proceed through the building during the school day. Special snacks, lunches and other items may be dropped off and we will be glad
to distribute them for you. 
Maintaining consistent instruction and safety are two of our primary goals.
  
Always remember that “Together We Are Van Cort Strong!
Upcoming Activities:

*4/4/22 - K-2 Open House 6-7 pm
*4/5/22 - 3-5 Open House 6-7 pm
*4/11/22 to 4/15/22 Spring Recess
*4/22/22 Gr. 2 & 3 Magician Night 6-8 pm
*4/22/22 Wear Pastel Colors
*4/22/22 Gr. 5 Bowling Night 6-8 pm
*4/25/22 to 4/28/22 Gr. 3,4,5 State Math Assessments
Save The Date:
Every student took a pledge to be a respectful, hardworking student, responsible for their actions and their schoolwork in every single way. Our students have shown evidence of their daily commitment to learning in all the teaching and learning opportunities made available to them this school year. In celebration of their work, we will host a lunch banquet. On this day, students are expected to dress their best and join the staff in the small gymnasium. There will be a DJ, music and dancing as they enjoy a wide variety of student favorites cooked and served by the Lakeland Café.
PBIS Update:

Van Cort students continue to practice ROCKIN in all areas of the building! Students continue to make awesome choices and get rewarded with ROCK tickets. Each morning our fourth and fifth
grade leadership groups read messages of kindness and motivation over our announcement system. April is Fair Play month. We will be talking about this topic in our classrooms and ask that you do the same at home.
Safety/Security
Reminder:
Welcome back visitors! Please remember to sign in and fill out your confidentiality form when you arrive. If you are volunteering please stay in the location that you're assigned.
Remember that no glass bottles are permitted for lunch or snack as we risk broken glass. It is also unsafe for children to arrive with hot chocolate or hot coffee. These children cannot bring these items into the classrooms for risk of spillage and injury. 
 
Parents of students who come to intramurals should drop their child off and wait for their child to be accepted into the building. Please do not pull your car away until you know your child is supervised and inside. 

Reminders:

Please remember that any change of contact information needs to be reported to the office as soon as possible.

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