The Bulldog Bark Newsletter
Onward and Upward!
Issue #18 : December 13 - December 17
Winter Wonderland at Vessels

Join us this Friday, 12/17 from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. for the Vessels PTA Winter Wonderland drive-through event! It is sure to be a blast!
Kahoot Trivia Night

Thank you to all that joined our Holiday Kahoot Trivia NIght! It was a lot of fun, and we were all impressed with the collective holiday trivia knowledge. Look out for another challenge in the spring!
Five Days of Holiday Fun!

Don't forget the holiday fun in store all this week! See the details below:

Flipgrid link: https://flipgrid.com/93b86903

Monday, December 13

Dress-up day - Wear green, red, or blue to celebrate all holidays!

Flipgrid Challenge - Explain how you will make the holidays better for others. What will you do to make a difference this holiday season?

Tuesday, December 14

Dress-up day - Festive sock and hat day! 

Flipgrid Challenge - Quote a line from your favorite holiday movie. Include your dog, cat, or animal(s) in the video clip to make it extra fun.

Wednesday, December 15

Dress-up day - Wear your favorite holiday jammies!

Flipgrid Challenge - What is the best gift you have ever given someone else. Why was the gift unique to you or the recipient?

Thursday, December 16

Dress-up day - Hawaiian holidays - wear your best Hawaiian shirt! Mele Kalikimaka!

Flipgrid Challenge - Play a Christmas, Hanukkah, or holiday song using an instrument (whether you can play it or not). 

Friday, December 17

Dress-up day - Wear an ugly, fun, or creative holiday sweater.

Flipgrid Challenge - Sing a line or two from your favorite holiday song! To make it extra fun, invite your family to join!

Amazon Smile

Help Vessels students this holiday season by signing up for Amazon Smile. If you select us as your 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!
Attendance Matters

Attendance matters at Vessels! Please have your child at Vessels every day before the bell rings at 8:20 a.m. 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 with 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.

Remember always to call your child's absence(s) using (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. Click the links in gold!

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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!
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!
Vessels Bulldogs are the Best!

December 13 - 17 - Holiday Flipgrid Challenge and Spirit Week

December 13 - 17 - CHiPs for Kids Holiday Toy Drive

December 16 - Instagram Live Storytime at 6:00 p.m.

December 20 - 31 - Holiday Break (no school)

January 3 - Welcome Back!
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