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CONNECTING.
LEARNING.
LEADING.
April 2021
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VERMILLION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
501 South James
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-0266
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A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL |
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Wow! We are in the homestretch. It is hard to believe that in a few short weeks the 2020-2021 school year will be in the books. It was one of the most unusual years, but also one of the most rewarding. I am really going to miss this year’s fourth and fifth graders. What an outstanding group of young people! Thank you to Ms. Hills for composing the VES yearbook this year. I appreciate all of the time spent taking pictures, laying out the book, and working with Inter-State Studios to get it published. She did an excellent job documenting our school year. We will be distributing these books to our students soon.
We recently received some exciting news. VES is a 2020-2021 Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School again this year! We are only one of about 200 schools across the nation that received this honor. Capturing Kids’ Hearts campuses across the country were considered for this award based on the following criteria: 1) nomination based on observation, 2) level of implementation of Capturing Kids’ Hearts processes by all staff, and 3) data demonstrating that Capturing Kids’ Hearts has made a significant improvement in attendance, discipline, climate/culture, or academics.
A Flippen Group team used a matrix of key measurements to gather information about Vermillion. Additionally, a survey was given to collect feedback regarding the perceived climate and culture of the school and its conduciveness to learning. Following this process, the selection team reviewed all accumulated data and selected Vermillion Elementary to receive the Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools award. I am so proud of our students and teachers!
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Sincerely,
Michael Dome
VES Principal
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Please help our school office run smooth and efficient. For your convenience, we've listed a few reminders below.
Office Hours: 7:30am - 4:30pm
Office Phone: 316-722-0266
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Student Absences: If your student is absent please call the school office each day BEFORE 10:00am. If you notify the teacher of an absence, you MUST also call the school office.
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Student Extended Absences: If your student is gone 3 or more days due to illness, a doctor's note is required for them to return to school.
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After School Transportation Changes:
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Call the school office BEFORE 3:00 pm - M/T/Th/F
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Call the school office BEFORE 2:00 pm - Wednesday (early release @3:20pm)
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As our 3rd, 4th and 5th graders prepare and take the state assessments, please remind your child to get plenty of rest, eat a great breakfast and get plenty of exercise.
Besides state assessments, spring is the beginning of class placement for counselors. If you know that you will be moving out of district sometime between now and the end of the summer, please contact one of us.
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On PE days please have your child wear tennis shoes. We do activities on a variety of surfaces and they help to protect ankles and toes. Thank you for your help. We are planning to be outside as much as we can these last few weeks. Hopefully the weather will cooperate.
These classes have PE on Monday/Thursday:
Biddle/ Fischer/ Ozier/ Zamora/ Paul/ Best/ Doerflinger/ Shurtleff/ Packer/ Bollenbach/ Chalashtari/ Miles/ Willard
These classes have PE on Tuesday/Friday:
Wisner/ Morrow/ Buchanan/ Lenk/ Brownell/ Wood/ Allen/ Morgan/ Jakubov/ Angelica/ White/ Spray/ Stroh
If your child is injured or needs to sit out for any reason, please email or call coach Trail or coach Peck.
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Coach Trail
Ph: 722-0266 x2844
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Coach Peck
Ph: 722-0266 x2844
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The Scholastic Book Fair is COMING!
>> Online Shopping - May 5-14 <<
>> Student Shopping - May 10-14 <<
Students will be able to purchase books during their library times. Please watch this video clip on how to set up an eWallet, which is a digital payment option. Or you may order direct from scholastic.com/bookfairs.
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APRIL IS JAZZ APPRECIATION MONTH: This is a great time to listen to jazz music with your family or attend a jazz concert! The link below has some cool information and activities about jazz.
Looking for Loot!
Mrs. Merkel is looking for prizes for the music classroom. If you would like to donate some small items, please send them to school with your child or drop them off at the front office.
Here are some ideas:
- anything music themed
- fun pencils – music themed or other fun themes
- colorful pens or markers
- notepads
- small games or puzzles
- books
- erasers in fun shapes
- posters
- coloring books
- small toys
- larger novelty candy like ring pops or full sized Skittles or other hard candy (no chocolate, please)
4th Grade parents: Mrs. Merkel has four copies of the current 4th graders' Kindergarten musical "Oceans of Fun." They are available on a first come/first serve basis for the price of $5.00. The money will go directly to the music department fund. If interested, please e-mail Mrs. Merkel at dmerkel@usd266.com as soon as possible.
DON’T FORGET!
We want to remind you that Quaver Music is available to your child throughout the school year, whether in person or remote! There are so many enrichment opportunities available for your child via this music site!
Please encourage your child to log in to their account to find Quaver codes, songs and activities to review from class or just to explore the many games and activities on the site. Please see the information below if you are unsure about how to access this wonderful music site.
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QUAVER MUSIC:
Quaver Music is a free, at home portion of this curriculum available to your student. You can access the log-in screen from your student's Chromebook by clicking on the Quaver icon in ClassLink. Or, you can access the website on a desktop/laptop or any mobile device by going to www.quavermusic.com.
Quaver Login Insructions:
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Quaver Name: 9-digit Maize Student ID#
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Password: music1 (all one word & case sensitive)
If you have any difficulty finding your child's Maize Student ID#, you can either look it up in Skyward or email Ms. Wangberg or Mrs. Merkel.
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Please continue to communicate with Nurse Jaime if there is any covid-related testing or sickness within your family.
Thank you
Just a quick reminder to send water bottles to school with your child every day as we are not able to provide one for each student. Please make sure your student has a mask each day before they arrive at school and it's helpful to send a backup mask in case their mask gets dirty or wet. We have a limited supply of masks to provide to students.
We will be starting hearing screenings soon. Results will ONLY be sent home if further testing is needed. Screenings are very basic and are not meant to take the place of professional evaluations. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this.
Please keep your student home if they are exhibiting any of the following symptoms:
- Fever over 100 degrees
- Headache
- General aches and pains
- Fatigue and weakness
- Continuous coughing and/or chest discomfort
- Vomiting and/or diarrhea
Fever MUST be gone without the use of a fever reducing medication (i.e. Tylenol (Acetaminophen) or Motrin (Ibuprofen) for a full 24 hours before student is to return to school. Please contact me if you have questions regarding COVID and your student for example:
- My child is exhibiting these symptoms, should my student stay home or go to school?
- What if my student may have been exposed to COVID, what do I do?
- What if someone around us, or my student, has been tested for COVID?
We are now offering rapid testing by appointment only for students and family members who are showing symptoms. Feel free to contact me for more information.
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Nurse Jaime Smith
Phone: 316-350-2810 / School Fax: 316-722-5020
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Substitute teachers are crucial to the operations of Maize USD 266 and are able to make an important impression on our students' lives and education.
Substitute teacher pay has been temporarily raised to $130 per day. Join our #OneMa1ze team! Apply today at www.usd266.com.
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Become a PTO volunteer! If you are interested in supporting our students and staff, please complete the online PTO Volunteer Enrollment Form and the best part about joining the PTO is that it's FREE!
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PTO will have an open Secretary position for the 2021-22 school year. We are asking for a 1-year commitment with this position. If you are interested or have questions please reach out to PTO at vermillionpto@hotmail.com
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PTO is also looking for assistance with several annual fund raising committees. TLC, Walk-a-Thon, Family BINGO Night, and more. If you are interested please email at vermillionpto@hotmail.com
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Staff Appreciation Week is May 3-7. Check out the staff favorites on the VES website. These are some of the favorite things each staff member likes if you would like to spoil them on their birthday, holidays, last day of school, etc.
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April:
- 6: Pie Sales End
- 22: Pie pick pickup last name A-M (4:30-6:30pm @VES per your scheduled time)
- 27: Pie pickup - last name N-Z (4:30-6:30pm @VES per your scheduled time)
- 29: Virtual Family Night (6:30pm)
May:
- 3-7: Staff Appreciation Week
- 11: Chick-fil-A spirit Night (3-10pm) DRIVE THRU & CURBESIDE (mention VES at time of order)
- 11: PTO Meeting (6:30pm - via Zoom)
- 27: Last Day of School
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Information about the purchase of school supply packs will be coming out soon for 2021-22 school year. This is a convenient, easy and hassle-free way to get your school supplies!
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In preparation for next year’s Family Bingo Night, we invite anyone who has unused/leftover holiday gifts, baskets, bows, filler items that could be used in raffle baskets to turn them into the school office. We greatly appreciate your generosity! |
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Don't forget to collect BoxTops! We collect BoxTops throughout the year.
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Use Amazon Smile to make your purchases and select VES as the charitable organization and a portion of your purchases will be donated to VES. Find out more at www.usd266.com/VES
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NEW!!! Support Vermillion Elementary by shopping Coca-Cola products and donating the Caps with Codes or cut off labels from cartons/cases and bring them into school. See how at www.usd266.com/VES
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NEW! Download the Casey's app, create a log-in and select Vermillion Elementary School as you 'Cash for Class' recipient. See how at www.usd266.com/VES
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PTO can be reached at:
Facebook: Maize Vermillion Elementary School PTO
*Be sure to tag all the fun you are having at VES this year with #VES
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