The Bulldog Bark Newsletter
Onward and Upward!
Issue #29: March 7 - March 11
Vessels Elementary School: A Great Place to Learn and Grow!
Happy Women's History Month!

Join us to celebrate all the amazing women who have contributed and continue to contribute to our wonderful country. Please click the link to learn more about women's history.
2021-2022 Teacher of the Year

Congratulations to the Vessels 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Tucker! You are a fantastic teacher, and the kids, staff, and community all congratulate you on this significant accomplishment!
Attendance at Vessels


Children must be at school every day. School attendance can predict everything from high school graduation rates to whether a child attends college. Now that the Omicron COVID-19 surge is behind us, please have your child at Vessels every day. Your help makes a difference and ensures that students are learning and growing. Please click here to learn more about why attendance matters in elementary school.
6th Grade Camp

This is a reminder that 6th-grade camp is all this week, Monday, March 7 through Thursday, March 10.

We will leave bright and early tomorrow, so please make sure to be at Vessels no later than 7:20 a.m. Please also don't forget your attestation form, your sleeping bag, and warm clothes!
Culture Committee

Vessels is looking for individuals interested to serve on our first-ever culture committee. We are looking for a collection of parents, teachers, and staff who would like to collaborate on a plan to strengthen and enhance what we do to celebrate diversity and culture at our site. Please email [email protected] if you are interested in helping to make Vessels a better place for our kids and community.
Grades

You can check your child's grades on Aeries beginning March 18. Please check back next week for instructions on how to access grades via the Aeries site.
Internet and Cell Phone Safety

More kids are using cell phones than ever before and are often unequipped to handle the freedoms and/or dangers that cell phone use may cause. It is imperative that parents set guidelines for their usage to ensure kids are safe while protecting them from the harm that may come from unrestricted use of the internet.

I have included some resources below for parents to provide an awareness of children and cell usage. Purchasing a cell phone for a child is a personal family decision, but adopting rules at home may help to protect your child and others from possible harmful effects.
Bulldogs in Action
Health Reminders

We encourage families to follow health and safety practices in accordance with the California Department of Public Health and the Orange County Health Care Agency:

  • If your child has symptoms related to COVID-19, please make sure they stay home and get tested if necessary. 
  • Please keep them home from school if they exhibit the following symptoms: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea.
  • If a member of your household tests positive for COVID-19 or is awaiting test results, please do not send your child to school and notify the Vessels front office. 
  • Limit close contact with people who are sick, and avoid sharing food, drinks, or utensils.

Thank you for helping us keep Vessels safe!
Math at Home

Are you bored? Looking for some fun, non-internet games you can play during downtime? Well, look no further...We have compiled a list of fun family games to keep your child active while improving math skills from the comfort of your home. Let's get in math shape!
Vessels Core Values

Every great organization has core values or beliefs that drive its successes and focus on excellence. At Vessels, we have developed core values that center the team on student success and remind us of what we hold dear. Below is a list of our core values:

  • We value our students, encourage their academic and social development, and reward positive performance in and out of the classroom.
  • We develop the strengths and talents of our students so that they will grow to be passionate about learning and life.
  • We take risks and see mistakes as opportunities to grow! We find joy in our work and help others to do the same.
  • We develop positive, meaningful relationships with our students, parents, and colleagues to best support the learning community's needs.
  • We work together across grade levels and continuously adapt instruction to meet the needs of all learners in our classroom.
  • We value diversity and inclusivity in all that we do!
 
At Vessels, we love what we do, and it shows!

3/7 - 3/10 - 6th Grade Camp

3/11- March STOM Flag Ceremony live on Instagram at 8:30 a.m.

3/13 - Spring Forward

3/18 - Grades Available via Aeries

3/21 - 3/25 - Spring Recess

4/1 - SOTM Flag Ceremony

4/8 - Virtual Carrer Day

4/12 - School Site Council #4

4/13 - Virtual Open House (More TBA)
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 “It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.” - J.K. Rowling