| A Look Ahead | September 20 New Families Tour, 5:30 p.m.
Parent University, 6 p.m.
September 24 School Council
September 28 DCPC with Dr. Cheryl Atkinson, DCSD Superintendent
Math Fun Night, 4 p.m to 5 p.m.
Fall Social, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
October 3 International Walk to School Day
October 4 Shane's Spirit Night
October 5 World Teacher Day
Reflections entries due at 8 a.m.
October 8 No School
October 9-15 CogAT Testing
October 9 EC Meeting
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| Co-Presidents Message | Curriculum Night was well received! Parents were enthusiastic about meeting teachers, who did a terrific job acquainting parents with expectations for the school year. Ms. Crenshaw read an original poem to our teachers, and she spoke candidly to the parents about the merit of supporting Vanderlyn's Annual Fund, even providing terrific examples of what the Annual Fund has provided to the school in the past.
Currently, the Annual Fund has generated support from 55% of Vanderlyn families. Donations have totaled nearly $58,000. Our school community is off to a terrific start with this support, but we are still short of our goal to have full community-wide support. If you have made your donation already, thank you! Your timely support enables the Vanderlyn PTA to put programs in place for the benefit of every child in the building.
If you are part of the large minority that has not yet supported the Annual Fund, please give careful consideration to doing so now. Your support enables the PTA to fund a continuity of experience for our students, in a financial environment where county budget cuts are dramatic. Further, your support will fund several meaningful projects, including the completion of the kindergarten fence, the build-out of a Science Lab, and the purchase of additional resources that support the new CCGPS (Common Core Georgia Performance Standards) Curriculum. On-line contributions can be made through the Vanderlyn PTA website.
Have a terrific week!
Julia LeDoyen and Courtney Kuriger
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Topic: New Parent Orientation
(ALL Parents welcome new & returning)
Please join us in welcoming all of Vanderlyn's new families with an informative meeting as well as a brief meet and greet with many Vanderlyn celebrities including Ms. Crenshaw, Coach Dwyer and PTA Co-President Julia LeDoyen. This is a wonderful opportunity to find out how the school operates and learn how to become involved!
Schedule:
5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tour of Vanderlyn
6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Presentation
6:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Meet and Greet
We look forward to seeing you there!
Christine Kelemen & Katie Troxel
Parent University Co-Chairs
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Training Session for IEP
| You are invited to attend a Parent Training Session for IEP
Presented by: DeKalb County School District Staff
How can I understand my IEP to best help my son or daughter? If you are asking questions like these, then, this training is for you. The IEP process is overwhelming. There are many acronyms to understand and learn. We will educate you on our IEP online software and what the IEP process is all about so all parents can feel like they are fully participating in this important meeting. Come and learn.
When: Wednesday, September 19
Where: East DeKalb Campus, Large Conference Room, 5831 Memorial Drive, Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.: Meet and Greet
7 to 8 p.m.: Tips and Successful IEPs Building Bridges Between
Home and School
8 to 8:30 p.m.: Questions
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"...AND ACTION!"
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Attention parents of second and third graders: Vanderlyn needs volunteers to fill the roles of Second and Third Grade Production Chairs. Production chairs are responsible for assisting our Drama, Dance and Music instructors in the production of a fantastic grade-wide show. This year the second grade will revisit the beloved performance "The Nutcracker" in January, and the third grade will perform "The Presidents" in April. As a chair, you will work with our teachers and students, and to a lesser degree, classroom production coordinators. Contact Randi Siegel at randisiegel@hotmail.com for more information.
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Do You Know Your Dewey Decimal?
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The Literacy and Media Center Committee is a great committee for all book lovers! Our committee is the main support staff for Ms. Disney and our wonderful library. Our members help in the library with shelving books, checking books in and out for class visits, and assisting Ms. Disney with other projects. You can volunteer once a month (or more!) to help in the library. Our committee also assists Ms. Disney with hosting author visits and promoting literacy programs.
If you are interested in volunteering in the library, you can sign up through our online signup sheet. Please also contact Jill Hodges or Sherrill Pettitt, if you would like to be added to the committee roster or have any questions about the committee.
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Yearbooks are Still Available.
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If you did not purchase a yearbook for your child at registration, you still can!! Purchase now until October 15 for the original sales price of $28. Starting October 16, the price will increase to $33. We are offering pre-sales only, and will stop selling on December 31, 2012. Use our easy online ordering system!- The website is ybpay.lifetouch.com
- You will need a yearbook ID-3633313
- Once you login to the website, you will put in the yearbook ID, hit next.
- The next page will ask for student name and grade, hit next.
- The next page will ask number of copies for the yearbook input qty, hit next.
- The next page will ask for billing info and cc info, hit submit.
If you have questions, please contact Amy Gaynor. |
Teacher Appreciation Committee Needs YOU!
| We are going to have a meeting for Teacher Appreciation on Tuesday September 18 at 1 p.m. until school dismissal to plan for the year. We will have sign-ups available. Please attend if you're interested in making our faculty feel special!!!
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| Grounds Serve Day | Please join us and an army of volunteers from the Vanderlyn International Committee and the North Atlanta Church of Christ for our first Grounds work day of the year, Saturday, September 29 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon! We have several projects, from mulch spreading to transplanting and pruning. Please join us in showing our gratitude and Viking attitude by working alongside wonderful volunteers to spruce up our Vanderlyn campus. Please contact Bill Florence or Michelle Fincher with any questions.
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Do You Have Energy to Spare? Literally?
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Vanderlyn PTA needs to borrow a generator for use during the Fall Social. Your generator will power the music that helps make this event such a success! Read below for details on the event. If you have "energy to spare", please contact Sheryl Bomar or Jodi Rosenberg .
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| Save the Date: Math-tastic Game Night and Family Fall Social |
Friday, September 28. Math Fun for all grades from 4 to 5 p.m. in Cafeteria. Family Fall Social from 5 to 7 p.m. on field behind DHS softball diamond. Come celebrate the beginning of a new school year with family and friends. Bring a picnic dinner, blanket/chairs, and your own non-alcoholic beverages. The PTA will take care of the rest. No RSVP needed and No Pets, please! After the Math Fun in the cafeteria, there will be music, dancing, and games with a DJ out on the field. Frozen Yogurt by Yogli Mogli will be served. We need volunteers to make the Math-tastic Fun a reality. Please go to the signup genius and register to volunteer.This event is made possible by Kaplan Orthodontics and "One Check, One Time" The Vanderlyn PTA Annual Fund. Questions? Contact Sheryl Bomar or Jodi Rosenberg. See you there! 
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2012-2013 Reflections Contest
| The Reflections Art Program, a nation-wide contest sponsored by the National PTA, has been rewarding students for artistic excellence for over 40 years!
We must never forget the critical role that artistic expression plays in our lives. In that spirit, we remind all Vanderlyn students that it is time to think about submitting their entries for the Reflections Art Contest. Vanderlyn has no shortage of highly creative and talented students! Students may express that creative talent in as many categories as they would like - Visual Arts, Dance Choreography, Photography, Literature, Film Production and Music.
This year's theme is "The Magic of a Moment". The deadline for entries is October 5 at 8 a.m. The first and second place winners in each grade and category will advance to the state level, with the possibility of advancing to the national level. Grand prize national winners will receive monetary awards along with national recognition! Contact Robin Murphy or Louisa Boss with any questions. Additional contest information can be found on our Vanderlyn PTA website.
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BOX TOPS, CAMPBELL LABELS, TYSONS!!!!
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Have your scissors been working hard all summer? It is time to gather your Box Tops, Campbell labels, and Tyson labels. Collection time is right around the corner! Be on the lookout for your collection instructions coming to you in the VIP folder. The collection deadline is Friday, October 12, 2012.Confused? Never heard of Box Tops, Campbell labels, or Tyson labels? These companies provide an easy way for us to raise money for Vanderlyn. On participating products, just cut and save the small label. On collection day send your collection into the school. Very easy! Don't know what the participating products are? Visit these websites for more information: www.boxtops4education.com; www.labelsforeduation.com; www.projectplus.tyson.com. Shop at Kroger? Buy participating Campbell products? Then visit www.elabelsforeducation.com. Register your shopper's card and choose Vanderlyn as your school. Whenever you buy participating Campbell products you will automatically earn label points for our school. If you have any questions, please contact the |
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Nature's Garden Delivered
| Vanderlyn families have a tremendous opportunity to participate in an organic produce co-op, called Nature's Garden Delivered.
If you participate, a box of organic, local produce will be delivered to Vanderlyn for you to pick up. Deliveries are made on Tuesdays, and you can opt for a weekly or bi-weekly order.
Sign up now at naturesgardendelivered.com.
Once you have entered your zip code you will choose Vanderlyn Elementary Co-Op from the pull down menu. The instructions are easy to follow, and you have the flexibility to add and delete produce according to your preferences.
Pricing drops as more families join the co-op, so don't delay if you are interested! Your kids will be excited about eating fresh, delicious fruits and veggies!
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