The Bulldog Bark Newsletter
Onward and Upward!
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Issue #6 : September 20 - September 24 |
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Parent Conferences September 20-24
Parent conferences are this week, and we look forward to meeting with you to discuss your child's progress at Vessels this year. We also wish to continue to bolster the positive momentum your child has experienced academically and socially-emotionally. Below is a list of tips to make conferences more student-centered while helping to keep the focus on student success:
- Provide teachers with information on what motivates your child.
- Clue your child's teacher in on events at home that may lead to success or may impede their academic or social-emotional health at school.
- Ask how your child is doing academically, socially, and emotionally.
- Ask about academic strengths and weaknesses.
- Ask if they need help in any specific areas and develop a collective plan to help support growth inside and outside school.
We are a team committed to the success of all children. Let's continue to work together to ensure that all our Bulldogs succeed and grow!
Please remember that September 20, 21, 23, and 24 are minimum days (kindergartners dismissed at 1:20 p.m. First through sixth-grade students dismissed at 1:20 p.m.). Wednesday, 9/22, is a non-student day!
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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 reminds 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!
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Peace Week September 27 - October 1
Join us for our first-ever Peace Week, occurring the week of September 27. Peace Week is a celebration of positive behavior and respect for each other. All week we will focus on treating each other with kindness, compassion, and fairness. Prizes will be awarded at random to students who dress up and exhibit the positive characteristics of the week!
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PTA Reflections Contest
Each year, the PTA Reflections contest invites students in kindergarten through sixth grade to submit original works of art in six categories: dance, film, literature, music, photography, and the arts. This year's theme is "I will change the world by..." The contest is a great way to showcase the artistic abilities of our talented Bulldogs. The deadline for submission is October 1, 2021. Please click here for more details.
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Dine Out Night
Join us at our first PTA dine-out night of the year!
When: Wednesday, September 29
Where: Pieology (9543 Valley View) from 5:00 -8:00 p.m.
Join us for good friends and good food while supporting the Vessels PTA!
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Join the Vessels PTA
The Vessels PTA is instrumental in providing our students and teachers the extras that make our school special. Please click the link to support our school!
We currently have about 100 parents, staff, and teachers who have already joined. Please help us reach our goal of 400 memberships this school year. Thank you for your continued support of our amazing PTA!
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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!
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Instagram Story-Time
Join us for another Instagram Story-Time via Instagram Live Wednesday, October 6 at 4:00 p.m. Simply login to Instagram and locate
@vessels. bulldogs to participate.
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Picture Day
Mark your calendars! The Vessels 2021/2022 Picture Day is Wednesday, October 6!
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Math Links
Would you like some resources for math practice? I have included some links to help you at home to ensure your child has all the resources they need to stay busy and have fun at the same time! We love math at Vessels and hope you do too!
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The CSD 2021-2022 school calendar can be found here!
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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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September 20 - 24: Parent Conference Week
- Monday, first through sixth-grade dismissal at 1:25 p.m. & kindergarten dismissal at 1:20 p.m.
- Tuesday, first through sixth-grade dismissal at 1:25 p.m. & kindergarten dismissal at 1:20
- Wednesday, no school
- Thursday, first through sixth-grade dismissal at 1:25 p.m. & kindergarten dismissal at 1:20 p.m.
- Friday, first-sixth-grade dismissal at 1:25 p.m. & kindergarten dismissal at 1:20 p.m.
October 1: No School - district staff development
October 5: School Site Council via Zoom
October 6: School Picture Day
October 6: Instagram Story-Time at 4:00 p.m.
October 8: SOTM Flag Ceremony via Instagram
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Click here to follow us on Instagram!
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"So many people try to grow up too fast, and it's not fun! You should stay a kid as long as possible!" - Vanessa Hudgens |
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