The Bulldog Bark Newsletter
Onward and Upward!
Issue #25: February 7 - February 11
Vessels Elementary School: A Great Place to Learn and Grow!
School Site Council

Join us this Tuesday, February 8 at 3:00 p.m. for our third School Site Council of the year. School Site Council is a group of teachers, staff, and parents that meet regularly to discuss our school and collaborate on ways to improve what we do for our kids. Please click the Zoom link on the day and time of the event to join in on the conversation.
Black History Month

Please click the link to read about Black American heroes throughout history!
Kindergarten Informational Meeting

Kindergarten registration for the 2022-2023 school year is almost here! Join us on Wednesday, February 23 at 1:45 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to learn more about our programs and why Vessels is such a special place for kindergartners! Make sure to tell a friend that Vessels kindergarten is the best place to learn and grow! Click the link on Wednesday, February 23, at either time to join in on the conversation!
Valentines Day Drive-Through

Join us on Friday, February 11 at 4:00 p.m. for another Vessels PTA event in the Vessels lot. The last event was a huge success, and we look forward to another blockbuster event!
Bulldogs in Action
Attention Sixth Grade Families

As we inch closer to the 6th grade camp experience of High Trails, I wanted to let you know that we are still collecting suggested donations of $315 for the four days of learning and fun, Monday, March 7 through Thursday, March 10.

I will host two informational meetings via Zoom to discuss the trip's details and talk about the safety precautions and COVID protocols Camp High Trails has in place to keep the kids safe. Please Zoom in at 9:00 a.m. and/or 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 11. Click the link on the date and time(s) to join in on the conversation.
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 while on quarantine or over the weekend? 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!
Join the Vessels PTA

The Vessels PTA is instrumental in providing our students and teachers with the extras that make our school special. Please click the link to support our school!

Please help us reach our goal of 400 memberships this school year. Thank you for your continued support of our amazing PTA!
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!

2/7 - School Site Council #3 via Zoom @ 3:00 p.m.

2/11 - Valentine's Day Drive-Through Event @ 4:00 p.m.

2/11 - Coffee with the Principal - (6th Grade Camp) via Zoom @ 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

2/14 - Lincoln's Birthday (no school)

2/21 - Washington's Birthday (no school)

2/23 - 2022/2023 Kindergarten Informational Meeting via Zoom @ 1:45 and 4:00 p.m.
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