The Bulldog Bark Newsletter
Onward and Upward!
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Issue #37: May 2 - May 6
Vessels Elementary School: A Great Place to Learn and Grow!
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Attendance at Vessels
Testing season is here! State testing begins this week and will continue through May 11. It is therefore vitally important that all students are at Vessels every day.
School attendance can predict everything from high school graduation rates to whether a child attends college. 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.
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This week, we celebrate the best staff on the planet! The Vessels staff is one of a kind, and we look forward to celebrating all they do for our kids this week, Monday, May 2 to Friday, May 6. Please check the Vessels PTA Facebook page for ideas on how to make the week memorable for our staff!
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Intent to Return
As we get closer to the end of the year, we are busily preparing for 2022-2023 and need your help to ensure a smooth start.
Please fill out the attached survey to let us know if you plan on having your child attend Vessels next year. This information will help us to place students in classes while having a better idea of how many staff we will need for each grade level.
Please remember to fill out separate surveys for each returning child!
Thank you for your help and support!
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Join us once again for Coffee with the Principal! This round will be the last of the school year, and we will discuss depth and complexity, PBIS, and next school year. Please click the link on Friday, May 20 at 9:30 a.m. to join in the conversation!
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2022 - 2023 School Year
Although we do not take individual teacher requests for next year, if there is something vital that you need to let us know about your child and how they learn best, please email [email protected]. Write a quick note to let us know how we can help your Bulldog learn and grow as they move to the next grade level.
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Autism Acceptance Month
April 1st is the start of Autism Acceptance Month, and we have so much to celebrate at Vessels. This month is the perfect opportunity for us to champion differences and lift those around us. I hope you will all join us in learning, growing, and appreciating our students and all that makes them unique!
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Magic Night and Book Fair
Join the Vessels PTA for our first in-person event happening on the Vessels campus, Friday, May 13 at 6:00 p.m. The Book Fair will also be open to our families. Stay tuned for other surprises as we get closer to the date.
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2022-2023 Academic Calendar
Click here to access next year's school calendar!
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Lost and Found
The lost and found pile is overflowing! We will have the cart out by the cafeteria gate before and after school for you to come to pick up any missing items. Chances are, your child has something in the pile.
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Traffic and Safety at Vessels
We have had an uptick in traffic issues around the Vessels campus, and I wanted to send a couple of reminders about traffic safety:
1. Slow down and watch for pedestrians. There are kids and families everywhere!
2. Do not make a u-turn anywhere on any street around the school. This can cause an accident and significantly slows the flow of traffic.
3. Do not leave your vehicle unattended in the loop. Please do not get out of the car for any reason. Once again, it significantly slows the flow of traffic.
4. Pull all the way forward if you are in the loop. If you stop by Carousel Daycare or by the upper-grade classrooms to load your child, it significantly slows traffic flow.
Please be respectful and aware that there are many other families and students around you at all times! If you are in a rush, I suggest leaving a tad bit earlier each day. We need to keep our kids safe and Vessels accident-free!
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Kindergarten Informational Meeting
We invite you to another Kindergarten Informational Meeting via Zoom on Wednesday, May 11. Click the link on the day of the event to join.
Be sure to tell a friend that Vessels is the best place for kindergartners to learn and grow!
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Math Practice
The math practice links are back! If you are looking for extra math practice for your child, click one of the links below to get started!
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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 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.
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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!
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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!
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Calendar Reminders
4/18 - 5/11 - SBAC Testing Window
5/2 - 5/6 - Vessels Staff Appreciation Week
5/13 - STEM Magic Night and Book Fair @ 6:00 p.m. at Vessels
5/20 - Coffee with the Principal @ 9:30 a.m. via Zoom
5/24 - 5/28 - PTA Penny Wars
6/8 - 6th Grade Promotion @ 9:00 a.m.
8/2 - Vessels orientation for the 2022-2023 school year
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