The Bulldog Bark Newsletter Onward and Upward!

Issue #16 : November 29 - December 3

Welcome Back! Please remember that school starts at 8:25 a.m. tomorrow, Monday, 11/29!

Attendance Matters Attendance matters at Vessels! Please have your child at Vessels each and every day before the bell rings. Every time they miss, it is a lost opportunity to progress toward proficiency and mastery of subject area content. Please note that attendance letters are sent to families that have had multiple absences or tardies for the year. These letters are generated to keep you in the loop as we know absences can add up quickly. For more information on attendance per the State of California, please see the following information. Remember to always call your child's absence(s) in using the phone number (714) 220-6990 or contact [email protected]. Thank you for making Vessels a great place to learn and grow!

We Need You to 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!

Math Resources Have extra time? Have your child engage in math games and activities. Simply click the links in gold! Click here Click here Click here

Vessels Core Values Every great organization has core values or beliefs that drive its successes and focus the team 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!

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!

Amazon Smile Help Vessels students by signing up for Amazon Smile. If you select us as the school of choice, a percentage of all purchase proceeds go to the Vessels PTA. Thank you for helping our students! Click here to find out more!

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Calendar of Events November 29 - Beginning of Hanukkah December 3 - SOTM Flag Ceremony via Instagram Live December 7 - School Site Council #2 @ 3:00 p.m. December 10 - Family Holiday Kahoot Trivia Night via Zoom! December 13 - 17 - Holiday Flip Grid Challenge and Spirit Week December 13 - 17 - PTA Holiday Shop December 20 - 31 - Holiday Break (no school)

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“Be grateful for what you already have while you pursue your goals. If you aren’t grateful for what you already have, what makes you think you would be happy with more?" Roy T. Bennett