The Bulldog Bark Newsletter
#The Vessels Family
Issue #7 - September 12 - September 16
Vessels Elementary School: A Great Place to Learn and Grow!
Early Release Tomorrow!
Don't Forget that tomorrow, Monday, September 12 is an early release day for professional development!

TK & K are dismissed at 1:20 p.m., and first through sixth-grade students are dismissed at 1:25 p.m.
Coffee with the Principal
Join us for the first Coffee with the Principal of the new school year. Our meeting will be via Zoom. Topics include steps to succeed, our monthly PAW awards, and Peace Week happening September 19 - 23. Click here to join in on the conversation!
Thank you, Honda Finance!
Thank you, Honda Finance of Cypress for your generous donation of office supplies, backpacks, playground equipment, and other surprises! We appreciate your support!
After School Violin Lessons at Vessels

Please click here to find out more information on this exciting, after-school opportunity!
Peace Week 2022
Join our school community in celebrating Peace Week! We hope that the planned lessons and dress days contribute to our goal of being respectful, responsible, safe, and ready to learn. We strive to also promote peace and harmonious relationships at school, at home, and throughout the community!
PBIS Gold

Congratulations, Vessels Bulldogs for being awarded the California PBIS Coalition's Gold Medal for excellence in the field! At Vessels, we believe in rewarding positive behaviors and a tiered system of support that helps our kids to feel safe and ready to achieve and excel. Let's keep up the momentum and continue to have a great year!
Join the Vessels PTA

The Vessels PTA does so much for our kids and school and we need your help to ensure that they can continue their great work. Please join the Vessels PTA by clicking the link located here. Check out the membership drive competition below! Help us get 100% participation this year!
Math Fluency Games for the Family

Please see the list below for great ideas on how to add math into your child's daily routines. Thank you for being a partner in the learning process of our Bulldogs!




Help us reach our goal of all kids achieving and excelling in math this year!
Growth Mindset

Would you like to instill a Growth Mindset in your child? Please read the attached article to find out what it is and how you can positively impact your child's academic performance and social-emotional growth this year!
Read, Read, Read

Reading nightly with your child is important on many levels. It helps to bond, reinforce skills, and build confidence.

Help us make this school year great by reading with your child each night! Please read here for more information.
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!
2022-2023 Academic Calendar

Click here to access next year's school calendar!
Traffic and Safety at Vessels

Please make sure to read the following traffic safety PSA!

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 schooler in the lot. 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.

5. Do not allow your child to exit your car from the driver's side in the loop, or on the street. Cars may be passing and students/children could be hurt. Kids should always exit from the passenger's side!

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 earlier each day. We need to keep our kids safe and Vessels accident-free!

The Cypress Police Department will also be in and around the area at drop-off and pick-up throughout the year, so, please slow down and obey all traffic rules.

We appreciate your support!
Bulldogs on the Move!

September 12 - Early Release for Professional Development

September 13 - Coffee with the Principal via Zoom

September 15 - PTA Memberships Due

September 22 - Kona Ice at Vessels

September 19 - 23 - Peace Week

September 26 - Student Free Day for Parent Teacher Conferences

September 29 - School Photo Make-up Day

September 26 - 30 - Parent Teacher Conferences (Early Release T,W,Th,F)
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