The Bulldog Bark Newsletter Onward and Upward!

Issue #24: January 31 - February 4 Vessels Elementary School: A Great Place to Learn and Grow!

Black History Month This month we celebrate the rich history and culture that Black Americans have contributed to our wonderful country. The contributions that Black Americans have made have helped to create a more perfect union and made us stronger as a nation. Vessels celebrates diversity and invites you to join us in honoring Black History all this month!

Kindergarten Informational Meeting has Changed! Kindergarten registration for the 2022-2023 school year is almost here! Join us on Wednesday, February 23 at 1:45 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to learn more about our programs and learn why Vessels is such a special place for kindergarteners! Make sure to tell a friend that Vessels kindergarten is the best place to learn and grow! Click the link on Wednesday, February 23, at either time to join in on the conversation!

Valentines Day Drive-Through Join us on Friday, February 11 at 4:00 p.m. for another Vessels PTA event in the Vessels lot. The last event was a huge success and we look forward to another blockbuster event!

Bulldogs in Action

Attention 6th-Grade Families As we inch closer to the wonderful 6th-grade camp experience of High Trails, I wanted to let you know that we are still collecting suggested donations of $315 for the four days of learning and fun, Monday, March 7 through Thursday, March 10. I will host two informational meetings via Zoom to discuss the details of the trip and talk about the safety precautions and COVID protocols Camp High Trails has in place to keep the kids safe. Please Zoom in at 9:00 a.m. and/or 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 11. Click the link on the date and time(s) to join in on the conversation.

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!

Math at Home Are you bored? Looking for some fun, non-internet games you can play while on quarantine or over the weekend? Well, look no further...We have compiled a list of fun family games to keep your child active while improving math skills from the comfort of your home. Let's get in math shape! Math Bingo Math worksheets Fun with Board Games Math Skills Card Games

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!

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!

Upcoming Dates 2/7 - School Site Council #3 via Zoom @ 3:00 p.m. 2/11 - Coffee with the Principal - (6th-Grade Camp) via Zoom @ 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. 2/12 - Lunar New Year 2/14 - Lincoln's Birthday (no school) 2/21 - Washington's Birthday (no school) 2/23 - 2022/2023 Kindergarten Informational Meeting via Zoom @ 1:45 and 4:00 p.m.

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