The Bulldog Bark Newsletter #The Vessels Family

Issue #26: January 30 - February 3 Vessels Elementary School: A Great Place to Learn and Grow!

The Loved One's Dance Join us for the event of the new year! We welcome back the Vessels PTA's Loved One dance happening in the MPR and by the lunch tables on Friday, December 10 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. bring a loved one or two, and let's boogie! Please see the details below!

Reading is Vital Reading to your child each night is vitally important. It helps support cognitive development, language skills, and many other areas that will give your child the gift of literacy and a love for learning! Please see the link to find out more about why reading with your child each night can make a difference!

We Love Our Bulldogs

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!

Calendar Reminders February 7 - School Site Council @ 3:05 p.m. February 8 - 6th Grade Camp Informational Meeting via Zoom @ 4:00 p.m. February 10 - SOTM Flag Ceremony @ 8:30 a.m. February 10 - Loved One Dance in the Vessels MPR @ 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. February 13 - Lincoln's Birthday (No School) February 15 - TK & K Informational meeting in-person @ 9:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. February 16 - TK & K Informational meeting via Zoom @ 4:00 p.m. February 17 - Special School-wide Assembly February 17 - Book Fair Sneak Peek February 17 - 21 - Read Across America & The Vessels Spring Book Fair February 28 - Coffee with the Principal - via Zoom @ 9:00 a.m.

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