November 9, 2018

After School Care Party

The Jr. Class is hosting a Thankful Play Date Fundraiser! Come make pies, play games, watch Disney’s Pocahontas & Take a swing at our Piñata!

WED., NOV. 21, 11:50-3:15 pm; REDUCED Cost: $10 per child

Sign up here!

Warrior Pride Contest

Calling all Elementary Students, Preschool-5th Grade, we are looking for you to show us your Warrior Pride at Warrior Madness on Friday, Nov. 16th at 6PM. Come decked out in a Warrior costume or the most creative Warrior attire to show your school spirit. The winner will receive a “Warrior Spirit” Trophy and be awarded “Assistant Coach” status for the beginning of one of the Varsity Boys Home Games. This includes sitting on the bench during warm-ups, and giving out high fives as the players take the court.

November 2, 2018

Dance Team-We are happy to announce that the Schiek sisters would once again like to lead a Warriors Dance Team! This is has been a great demonstration of rhythm and agility and a wonderful way to involve even more of our Lady Warriors in sports here at VCS. All of the details are not available just yet, but Abby and Brittany would like to have an idea of how many girls are interested and be able to communicate with interested parents directly. This is not a commitment, but if your grade 4-12 daughter has interest in the Warriors Dance Team, please complete the form below. In years past there has been one practice per week and performances at a few home basketball games. Details will shared as soon as they are available.

Dance Team Interest Form

November After School Clubs-After School Clubs meet Tuesdays.  Clubs vary by month and not every month has an option for every age/grade group. For November, we will offer 2 different clubs; Board Games (meets from 3:30-4:30 pm), led by Mrs. Korotka, and Black Belt Academy (meets from 3:30-4:00 pm), led by Sandra Swartwood. More details, age requirements and electronic registration forms available here.

OCTOBER 5, 2018

CHANGE IN MS/HS CHRISTMAS CONCERT DATE
The MS/HS Christmas Concert originally scheduled for Thursday, December 6 has been changed. This concert will now be on Tuesday, December 18.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

HOMECOMING DANCE
SAT SEPT 29, 7-11 PM; Boys and Girls Club

CHROMEBOOKS
Junior and Senior students received their chromebooks this week and will need to have a cover before October 1st.  Mr. Freund spoke about these covers at Back to School Night. As a parent, please determine what level of protection you feel is necessary for your student. A few examples of covers are (please verify with what version chromebook your student has as we have 2 different styles):
Hard Case Example for N22 Chromebook
Soft Sleeve Cover – only protects while in sleeve

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

HOMECOMING COURT

Congratulations to the 2018 Homecoming Court. The Homecoming King and Queen will be announced Friday afternoon at 2:45 p.m. during the homecoming assembly.

Freshman Representatives: Sydney Millar and Isaiah Humiston

Sophomore Representatives: Rachel Nehring and Micah Graf

Junior Representatives: Madyson Dunn and Yianni Giannopoulos

Senior Representatives: Rachel Hubbard, Kayla Van Maanen, Allison Reimers, Luke O’Brien, Ryan Nackers and Nehemias Gutierrez.

Please refer to Homecoming/Spirit Week activities below

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

HOMECOMING DANCE
SAT SEPT 29, 7-11 PM
Where: Boys and Girls Club
How Much: $20 ON SALE NOW
Who: High School Students*
*If you are bringing a guest from another school or homeschooler, they must complete and return a guest form. All students must complete the Formal Dress form available on the Parent Portal.

MS/HS SPIRIT WEEK THEME DAYS

• ‘Merica Monday – Patriotic colors and gear
• Tourist Tuesday – Stereotypical tourist garb
• Wednesday Wars – Classes choose their own theme
• Throwback Thursday – Each class chooses a decade
• Fake an Injury Friday – Self explanatory

CHROMEBOOKS
Junior and Senior students received their chromebooks this week and will need to have a cover before October 1st.  Mr. Freund spoke about these covers at Back to School Night. As a parent, please determine what level of protection you feel is necessary for your student. A few examples of covers are (please verify with what version chromebook your student has as we have 2 different styles):
Hard Case Example for N22 Chromebook
Soft Sleeve Cover – only protects while in sleeve

We are still working on rolling out the chromebooks for the Sophomore and Freshman. We are hoping to hand them out in the next two weeks.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

HOMECOMING DANCE – is Saturday, September 29. Details about the dance as well as spirit week coming next week. Please familiarize yourself with the dance dress code (available in the school handbook) ahead of time.

AUGUST 31, 2018

FORMS DUE:

• Open Lunch forms* due Fri., Sept. 8 (HS only)
• Add/drop* forms due Wed., Sept. 6 (MS/HS)

*Forms available on the Parent Portal

CHROMEBOOKS

Chrome Books will be handed out next week (HS only)

OCTOBER 26, 2018

IMPACT Awards

Congratulations to (back row) Jon Crile, Aubryn Lehman, Hudson Brey, Lucas Whyte, Lyric Brakebush, Elias Gutierrez, (front row): Kovin Navis, Micah Vigil, Josie Jepson, Lena Wissing

Dance Team-We are happy to announce that the Schiek sisters would once again like to lead a Warriors Dance Team! This is has been a great demonstration of rhythm and agility and a wonderful way to involve even more of our Lady Warriors in sports here at VCS. All of the details are not available just yet, but Abby and Brittany would like to have an idea of how many girls are interested and be able to communicate with interested parents directly. This is not a commitment, but if your grade 4-12 daughter has interest in the Warriors Dance Team, please complete the form below. In years past there has been one practice per week and performances at a few home basketball games. Details will shared as soon as they are available.

Dance Team Interest Form

Please read below about Grandparents Day and November After School Clubs.

Remember *Due to Parent-Teacher conferences, there will be NO After-Care on Thursday, Nov. 1.

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Elementary Recorder Concert Fri. October 26-Please join us as the third and fourth grade classes perform a recorder concert together on Friday, October 26 from 10:15-10:45 AM in the Warrior’s Den. Come to listen and help us celebrate each of our student’s success so far!

Book Fair – Our annual Scholastic Book Fair will take place Tue. Oct. 30- Fri. Nov 2. Students will have time during the school day to “window shop” and create a “wish list” of books they would like to read. The Book Fair will be open during and after school on Tue and Wed and during Grandparents Day and Parent/Teacher Conferences on Thursday and Friday. Proceeds from the VCS Book Fair directly support our school library and classroom libraries.

Grandparents Day-We are excited to share this special day with our school Grandparents and VIPs. Elementary students have received invitations to hand out and an RSVP form for this special day. Please continue to turn in those RSVP forms. If you need one, you can get one here.

November After School Clubs-After School Clubs meet Tuesdays.  Clubs vary by month and not every month has an option for every age/grade group. For November, we will offer 2 different clubs; Board Games (meets from 3:30-4:30 pm), led by Mrs. Korotka, and Black Belt Academy (meets from 3:30-4:00 pm), led by Sandra Swartwood. More details, age requirements and electronic registration forms available here.

OCTOBER 12, 2018

*Due to Parent-Teacher conferences, there will be NO After-Care on Thursday, Nov. 1.

Book Fair – Our annual Scholastic Book Fair will take place Tue. Oct. 30- Fri. Nov 2. Students will have time during the school day to “window shop” and create a “wish list” of books they would like to read. The Book Fair will be open during and after school on Tue and Wed and during Grandparents Day and Parent/Teacher Conferences on Thursday and Friday. Proceeds from the VCS Book Fair directly support our school library and classroom libraries.

IMPACT Awards

Congratulations to Hadassah Gutierrez, Allison Preston, Lilah Paeyeneers, Myla Balboa, Macy Clayton, Rachel Freund, Micah Bender, and Eliana Demler for making an IMPACT this week!

Elementary Recorder Concert Fri. October 26-Please join us as the third and fourth grade classes perform a recorder concert together on Friday, October 26 from 10:15-10:45 AM in the Warrior’s Den. Come to listen and help us celebrate each of our student’s success so far!

Spirit Wear is IN-If you ordered Spirit Wear, the orders are in and can be picked up in the Business Office. If you missed this order, stay tuned. There will be another opportunity to purchase Warrior Wear in November, just in time for Christmas!

November After School Clubs-After School Clubs meet Tuesdays 3:30-4:30 pm.  Clubs vary by month and not every month has an option for every age/grade group. For November, we will offer 2 different clubs; Board Games, led by Mrs. Korotka, and Black Belt Academy, led by Sandra Swartwood. More details, age requirements and electronic registration forms available here.

Be sure to RSVP for your child’s Grandparent or VIP. RSVP forms and invitations came home in Friday folders, or you may use this form.

OCTOBER 5, 2018

*Due to Parent-Teacher conferences, there will be NO After-Care on Thursday, Nov. 1.

Picking Up of Your Child in After School Care
This year, After School Care is located in the high school wing, Rooms 214 and 217. If you pick up your child after 3:30 p.m., you may drive around to the south parking lot (by the dumpsters) and enter through the high school doors – look for the yellow After Care sign. Please let anyone who picks up your child know this information. Thank you!

Grandparents Day
We are excited to share this special day with our school Grandparents and VIPs. Elementary students have received invitations to hand out and an RSVP form for this special day. Please continue to turn in those RSVP forms. If you need one, you can get one here.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

IMPACT Awards
Congratulations to Emerson Behnke, Faith Oetken, Lyla Marchetta, Teagan Bryson, Stavros Giannopolous, Elora McDuffie, Rhyann Hillman, Ben Curtis, and Natalie Robson for making an IMPACT this week!

AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS BEGIN TUESDAY  3:30-4:30 pm.  Clubs vary by month and not every month has an option for every age/grade group. It’s not too late to sign up, please just complete the form below.

This October we will offer 2 different clubs:

• Soccer Club led by Mr. Freund (Grades 1-3)
• Chess Club led by Mr. Davis (Grades 4-5)

More details and paper registration forms came home in Friday Folders OR you can get info and sign up using this easy online form.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

SPIRIT WEEK DRESS UP DAYS
Spirit Week is September 24-28 ending with our Homecoming Family Night on Friday. Each day has a different theme. Details here.
Monday: Pajama Day
Tuesday: Class Color Day

• Pre-K – Yellow
• Kindergarten – Orange
• 1st Grade – Blue
• 2nd Grade – Red
• 3rd Grade – Green
• 4th Grade – Brown
• 5th Grade – Black

Wednesday: Superhero Day
Thursday: Crazy Day
Friday: Warrior Spirit Day

AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS meet Tuesdays 3:30-4:30 pm.  Clubs vary by month and not every month has an option for every age/grade group.

This October we will offer 2 different clubs:

• Soccer Club led by Mr. Freund (Grades 1-3)
• Chess Club led by Mr. Davis (Grades 4-5)

More details and paper registration forms came home in Friday Folders OR you can get info and sign up using this easy online form.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

IMPACT Awards
Congratulations to Nathanael Wojtowski, Danielle Gostas-Sims and Zach Stertz for making an IMPACT this week!

SPIRIT WEEK DRESS UP DAYS
Spirit Week is September 24-28 ending with our Homecoming Family Night on Friday. Each day has a different theme. Details here.
Monday: Pajama Day
Tuesday: Class Color Day

• Pre-K – Yellow
• Kindergarten – Orange
• 1st Grade – Blue
• 2nd Grade – Red
• 3rd Grade – Green
• 4th Grade – Brown
• 5th Grade – Black

Wednesday: Superhero Day
Thursday: Crazy Day
Friday: Warrior Spirit Day

AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS meet Tuesdays 3:30-4:30 pm.  Clubs vary by month and not every month has an option for every age/grade group.

This October we will offer 2 different clubs:

• Soccer Club led by Mr. Freund (Grades 1-3)
• Chess Club led by Mr. Davis (Grades 4-5)

More details and paper registration forms came home in Friday Folders OR you can get info and sign up using this easy online form.

JOG-A-THON LETTERS turned in by Monday will help classes qualify for class prizes and parties. Please try to get those turned it! Thank you for participating in this important fundraiser!

AFTER SCHOOL CARE – Please be sure to sign up your student if you are planning to use After School Care on our upcoming half day, Wednesday, Sept. 19. Thank you. Sign up here.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Jog-a-thon letters went home in Friday Folders this week. Please be sure to read it as due dates will come up quickly.

After School Care – Please be sure to sign up your student if you are planning to use After School Care on our upcoming half day, Wednesday, Sept. 19. Thank you. Sign up here.

AUGUST 31, 2018

After School Care Half Day Sign Ups:It is very helpful to the ASC staff to have an idea of how many children they can expect. Early dismissal (half) days attendance tends to differ from “normal” school days. If you could let us know if you intend to have your child(ren) in After School Care on any of the upcoming early dismissal days it will help ASC be prepared with the right amount of staff, snacks and crafts. Please let Mrs. Davis know by completing this quick online form.

AUGUST 24, 2018

After School Care: will resume normal care hours (3:15-5:30 pm) beginning Aug. 27. Registration forms are due before you may send your child to care at any time throughout the school year. You will find that form here  and in the Back to School tab of the forms portal.

Spirit Wear: order forms went home in Friday Folders this week and are also available on the forms portal. Order forms are due with payment on Sept. 10.

Sports Opportunities for Fifth Grade Students: Fifth grade students have the opportunity to participate in cross country (fall), basketball (winter) and girls volleyball (fall).  If your 5th grader would like to participate in any sports, please contact our athletic director Dan Clayton and he will be able to provide you with additional information.  His email is dclayton@vcoshkosh.com

We are asking families to complete all necessary Back to School paperwork prior to Back to School Night and turn it in that evening. Detailed information about Back to School Night at the bottom of this post.

ALL STUDENTS

• Acceptable Network and Internet Usage (not for preschool)
• Enrollment Emergency Card (one per student)

 3K-5^th  GRADE

• After School Care Registration – If you know or think you might use After School Care on full or early release days, a registration form must be completed beforehand. (Always good to fill one out in case you need to utilize After School Care in an unforeseen circumstance.)

4^th GRADE – HS

• Chromebook User Contract

 AS NEEDED

Please turn in the following forms As Needed at any time throughout the year:

• Medical Treatment Request (for use of any medications)
• Pre-Approved Planned Absence Request
• HS Vehicle Registration
• HS Early Release Permission Form

Also Important Information:

• Save Money on Tuition by Using Scrip
• Welcome Letter from the PSO (Parent Service Organization)
• New Lunch Program (be in the lookout for an email detailing our new lunch program)!

Back to School Night

It is already time for school to start again and we can’t wait for our school family to reunite at Back to School Night on Monday, August 20. This year the Peru missions trip team will be hosting a spaghetti dinner fundraiser to kick off Back to School Night. The meal will include spaghetti with vegetarian or meat sauce options, salad, garlic bread, dessert and drinks. The suggested donation will be $5 per person with a $25 family max. There will also be a donation jar for people who want to contribute extra to the trip. Food will be served in the gym from 5:00-6:15 pm.  Back to School Night will begin at 6:30 pm in the gym. Below is a schedule for the evening. Please note that there are two EDUCATE by TADS trainings listed. Parents only need to attend one training.

5:00-6:15         Spaghetti dinner fundraiser for Peru missions team
5:40-6:10         EDUCATE by TADS parent portal training
6:30-7:15         Back to School Night family meeting (all students should stay with their families to start; elementary students will be dismissed following faculty and staff introductions.)
7:15-8:00         Classrooms open to visit teachers, see rooms and drop off supplies. Supplies may be placed at hooks or in lockers prior to rooms being open. Schedules with locker assignments will be available in the gym before and after the meeting.
7:45-8:15         EDUCATE by TADS parent portal training