Sept. 14, 2021 Upcoming Events Academic Calendar Carline Cafe Menus Previous Newsletters Diversity, Equity & Inclusion COVID-19 Dashboard Health and Safety Protocols FROM THE PRINCIPAL Can you believe that we are over half way through the quarter? We are excited to start seeing some cooler weather. Several classes have taken advantage of learning in our outdoor classroom over the past few weeks, which is shady and stays cooler – even in late summer! We shared some pics on our Facebook page. And don't forget to check out our grade-level pages on the website for up-to-date information, as well as for special pages for our counselors and library! Melissa Reese, Primary School Principal

Parent/Guardian Conferences Parent conferences will be the next two weeks. Conferences vary depending on your time. Our goal is to touch base with every parent/guardian to get you updated on your child. Please try to attend either through Zoom or over the phone.  Room Representatives are Back! Would you be interested in providing support to your student's teacher and serving as a point of contact for your student’s class? ViP is in search of parents and guardians to serve as Room Representatives for classrooms this year. The responsibilities vary based on teacher, but volunteers will likely organize class or grade level socials, organize class parties at different times throughout the school year, and assist with communication and special projects on an as-needed basis. Please submit your interest here by Sunday, September 26.   Principal's Coffee Thursday Join us for the first Primary Principal’s Coffee of the year on September 16 from 8:30 am – 9:30 am! This is a time to meet with school leadership (principal, assistant principals, IB coordinator, and counselors), hear what is going on in the primary school, and ask questions. Join Zoom Meeting ID: 85037194841 Passcode: 0lBhz24J All participants need to be logged in under their name to be admitted, so please make sure that you have registered yourself for a Zoom account (it’s free) prior to attending. Yearbook Picture Day Monday All students in Kindergarten through 11th grade will take photos for the yearbook on Picture Day Sept. 20. Read on for Picture Day details. Action required if you would like your child's preferred/nickname to be listed in the yearbook instead of their legal name. Parent/Guardian Meeting Mark your calendar for Thursday, Sept. 23, at 6 pm for our fall Parent/Guardian Meeting. Hear from school leadership about what's happening around campus this semester. Find the link on the event page. Mental Health Webinar for Parents/Guardians Sept. 29 Let's Talk More than 40% of teens are not receiving the care and treatment they need–often because they are too embarrassed to talk about mental health or don’t know how to ask for help. Parents don't know how to bring up this difficult subject with their children either. This one-hour presentation empowers parents to talk to their teens about mental health by dispelling mental health myths and providing useful resources and healthy language to use. Find the link on the event page. What parents will learn: How to talk to your teen about mental health The difference between bad behavior and symptoms of mental illness Early warning signs of a teen in crisis Want to bypass* afternoon Carline? *(In a 100% acceptable and approved manner!) Our Carline Raffle closes during the Parent/Guardian meeting next week! Would you like to bypass the carline during either primary or secondary dismissal? This is your chance to purchase your raffle tickets! Visit the myschoolbucks.com store to get yours today. Triple A News Is your student in Triple A after school? Read on for important news this week, including rate changes starting in January, martial arts this week, and enrichment topics.

Upcoming Events and Contact Information

Events At-a-Glance Safety Drills: Shelter (weather) this week Primary Principal's Coffee Sept. 16 Yearbook Picture Day Sep. 20 Parent/Guardian Meeting Sept. 23 NAMI Mental Health Webinar Sept. 29

Helpful Emails

Melissa Reese, Primary Principal Ashley Larkey, Assistant Principal, Grades K,2,4 Brooke Knight Assistant Principal, Grades 1,3,5 Nancy Spence, Counselor 3-5 Staci Louth, Counselor K-2 Susan Mais, Primary Special Education Coordinator Leah Lieurance, PYP Coordinator Campus Nurse Emily Murray, Primary Attendance Giving (Annual Fund & Car Decals) After School Enrichment - Triple A Leslie Sterzinger, Chef & Food Services Director

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