| A Look Ahead | 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 | We are very pleased to share the news that third-grader Aaditya Saha ranked 9th in the National winners list in the International competition Math Kangaroo 2012 in his grade level. He also placed 1st in Georgia and received a ribbon and diplomas for excellence at the award ceremony on Sunday, May 6th, 2012. Math Kangaroo is an international competition that attracts more than 6 million students from more than 40 countries. In the United States, 9,686 students from 34 states participated this year! This is the second participation for Aaditya in this competition. Last year he was also first in the state in his grade.
We are delighted to have Aadi's mom, Mitra Saha, chair the PTA Academic Competitions Committee with the help of Manju Dhiman (Co-Chair). With Ms. Crenshaw's enthusiasm and support for Academic Competitions, we are confident that Vanderlyn will emerge as a serious competitor in the world of academic competitions this year. Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks on the Academic Competitions planned for Vanderlyn in 2012.
As we congratulate Aaditya for his great result and success, we encourage all Vanderlyn students to keep us posted of their success stories outside of Vanderlyn!
Have a terrific week!
Julia LeDoyen and Courtney Kuriger
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Superintendent to Address DCPC
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Dr. Cheryl Atkinson, Superintendent of the Dekalb County School District, is the featured speaker at the next meeting of the Dekalb-Chamblee Parent Council (DCPC). The meeting will be held Friday, September 28 at Dunwoody High School. Light refreshments begin at 8:45, with the meeting getting underway at 9:15. Meetings adjourn at 10:30. You don't want to miss this opportunity to hear Dr. Atkinson!
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Attention parents of Kindergarten, Second and Third graders: Vanderlyn needs volunteers to fill the roles of Kindergarten, 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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| 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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| Save the Date: Math-tastic Game Night and Family Fall Social |
This Friday, September 28th. Math Fun for all grades from 4:00-5:00pm 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!  |
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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Support Peachtree Charter Middle School
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PCMS 5K Fun Run - Sat. Oct. 20 at 8 am. (1 mile at 8:30 am)
Register now to run/ walk in the CV CLassic. $20 to register, includes a t-shirt.
Proceeds benefit a new running track at the middle school. This year 500 runners, 2 falcons cheerleaders and more.
Pick up a registration form from the PCMS front office or email MeriMiller@mindspring.com
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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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