| A Look Ahead | October 8 No School
October 9 EC Meeting
October 10-12 CogAT Testing, Grades 1, 3 & 5
October 15 School Council
October 16-18 ITBS Testing, Grades 1, 3 and 5
October 18 Clair Wright Day
October 19 Jeronimos! Spirit Night , Grades K-2
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Co-Presidents' Message
| As the summer was drawing to a close, I made one last pool trip with my kids. I met my regular friends and some new acquaintances. Naturally, conversation turned to the start of the school year (or "vacation" for many parents of school-aged kids!). "So what do you have planned?" one friend innocently asked.
As co-presidents of the PTA, we planned on utilizing the creative, enthusiastic spirit of our volunteer corps to support our students and teachers. We planned on asking people to donate their time and their money, two commodities regarded as personal and sometimes off-limits. Pretty much, we planned on resourcing the terrific folks in our school community to keep the well-oiled machine running.
Vanderlyn's students and teachers are benefitting greatly from the efforts of our volunteers. If you have volunteered this year, please know that your efforts are greatly appreciated, worthwhile and noticed!
Several individuals have come forward as invaluable to the success of this PTA year. A big thank you to: Laura Potts, Marnie Fairris, Gaia Shamis, Sabrina Rahim, Sangeeta Nainwal, Nomiki Klonaris, Paige Ackaway, Melanie Gracey, Suzanne Baisier, Joe Hill, Susan Tallent, Lyn Brown, Katie Troxel, Christine Kelemen, Kate Sweeney, Samidha Bansal, Michelle Moore, Susan Bolte, Ginny Rice, Amy Tharp, Robin Murphy, Louisa Boss, Jill Hodges, Sherrill Pettit, Brenda Ridl, Tina Wilkinson, Mitra Saha, Kim Gavlak, Lucia Urtusastegui, Bill Florence, Jennifer Nail, Kathryn Wilson, Manju Dhiman, Michele Fincher, Michele Garber, Nicki Harrington, Tracy Brobst, Michele Chambers, Kay Sedberry, Jennifer Westrick, Erika Harris, Amy Gaynor, Veronica Pinell McNamara, Andrea Feinberg, Bridgette Uhde, Cami Mitelman, Clay Massey, Jennifer Smith, Beth Reaves, Sandi Sherman, Kelly Ballard, and Valerie Romano. Thank you, room mothers! And thank you to those that participated in Registration and Grounds days!
Thank you to all those families who have made a commitment to the Annual Fund. Your support enables the PTA to implement plans quickly, benefiting students and teachers alike.
In closing, while Vanderlyn has a strong volunteer corps, there is always need for greater support. We encourage all families to participate as time permits. Your PTA welcomes ALL and is open to ALL!
Have a great week!
Julia LeDoyen and Courtney Kuriger
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Superintendent to Update DCSD Families
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DCSD families are invited to attend to hear district updates. Throughout the month of October, DeKalb County School District (DCSD) Superintendent Dr. Cheryl Atkinson will host a series of roundtable meetings for parents. At these meetings, parents can learn more about the status of current issues faced by the district, as well as hear about new initiatives launching in the 2012-13 school year. DCSD families also will have the opportunity to ask questions.
These are open forums for all DeKalb County parents, and they replace the previous parent advisory committees. Parents are encouraged to submit their questions in advance to lillian_m_govus@fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us.
The meetings will take place from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 15 - McNair High Monday, Oct. 16 - Tucker High Tuesday, Oct. 23 - Redan High Thursday, Oct. 25 - Lithonia High Monday, Oct. 29 - Dunwoody High
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Attention parents of kindergarten, second and third graders: Vanderlyn REALLY 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. In November, the kindergarten class will perform in "Me and My Senses". 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 for more information. Please consider being a part of our productions! |
Box Tops, Soup Labels and Tyson Labels
| Do you have your scissors and plastic bags nearby? On October 12, 2012 we will be collecting your Box Tops, Campbell and Tyson Labels. This is a very easy way to earn money for Vanderlyn. So don't forget to send in your clippings to your child's teacher on October 12!
Merchant Partner's Committee
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Yearbook Prices Go Up October 15!
| 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. We are now using an easy online ordering system!
Go to: ybpay.lifetouch.com
You will need a yearbook ID-3633313
If you have questions, please contact Amy Gaynor.
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| What's Growing in the Garden? | 
Recently all fourth grade students were able to harvest and take home sweet potatoes as part of their social studies curriculum. Two weeks ago all fifth grades students planted spinach, radishes and lettuce during their Health class with Coach Dwyer. The fifth grade students will harvest the food mid to late October.
PLEASE NOTE: The Organic Garden Committee has installed special garden soaker hoses throughout the garden beds by the school gym. Last weekend boys were seen riding their bikes over the delicate hoses. Please ask your children to NOT ride through the garden area. Thank you for your help!
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Get Ready for the Book Fair
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READ MORE, SHINE BRIGHTERThe Scholastic Book Fair is coming soon! The Vanderlyn Book fair will be held in the Media Center Tuesday, October 23 from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, October 24 from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, October 25 from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Please make plans to visit the book fair and support Vanderlyn with your purchases. Teacher wish lists will also be available to buy books for your child's classroom library. We will have a great selection of bestsellers, current titles and resource books for the kids and parents. If you are able to volunteer at the book fair, please click here to go to Sign-Up Genius. For more information contact Sandi Sherman or Kelly Ballard.
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| Free App Features Images, Videos and Articles About Space | |
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has a new iPad app, 'Space Place Prime.' This app features NASA Earth and space images and videos, as well as a rotating selection of Space Place articles and activities. Space Place Prime targets kids, teachers, parents, space enthusiasts, and everyone in between. You can also download NASA game apps. You can find all of these apps in the Apple Store.
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Thank You!
| | The Grounds Committee would like to acknowledge the hardworking volunteers from North Atlanta Church of Christ and the Vanderlyn International Committee for their tremendous help on Saturday, September 29. Along with parent volunteers, we cut back shrubs, pulled weeds, moved a ton of mulch, pressure washed sidewalks, and had a good time doing so! The International Committee also provided a well-received ice cream treat for our dozens of pint-sized volunteers. We are so grateful and hope everyone appreciates the results of their efforts. If you would like to help in future grounds work days, please contact Bill Florence or Michelle Fincher.
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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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Saturday, October 13 - Dunwoody Wildcat Football Pancake Breakfast & Alumni Game
| Pancake Breakfast
8 a.m. to -11 a.m. in the Dunwoody High School cafeteria
$6 for all you can eat pancakes
Children 5 and under are free
Tickets are on sale now from all Dunwoody Wildcat football players and will also be sold at the door. Join us for this great community event where you will be served by your favorite Wildcat football player and hear the DHS marching band drum line!
Dunwoody High School Second Annual Blue vs. Red Alumni Flag Football Game at 1 p.m. on the DHS football field.
CLASSES 2001-PRESENT WEAR RED
CLASSES 1988-2000 WEAR BLUE
CLASSES 1971-1988 WEAR MAROON
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| DES - Bike Tour, October 20 | Dunwoody Elementary School will host their 2nd annual family bike tour on Saturday, October 20 - Tour de Dunwoody.
This event is open to all area students and families to tour our community on a 3 mile ride (police escorted) and we will have cycling opportunities for younger students within the Dunwoody Elementary School parking lot. Below are the general details, we would like to invite the Dunwoody community to join us and hope you could include the dates and details in any upcoming communication you may have scheduled for your school.
General Information:
Event dates- October 20- 7:30 registration starts/8:30 tour begins
Registration- $15 per person- up to Oct 3rd- $25 after Oct 3rd. Families of 4 or more are capped at $55
Click here to register for the event.
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Kingsley Fall Festival
| Kingsley Fall Festival, Saturday, October 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kingsley Charter School.
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| PCMS 5th Annual Fall Harvest Festival | PCMS Drama Presents
5th Annual Fall Harvest Festival
Oct. 20, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
PCMS Drama pulls out all the stops for its Fifth Annual Fall Festival on October 20 to support our spring musical production of Once on This Island, Jr.
The Festival will be held, rain or shine, on Saturday, October 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m at PCMS after the CV Classic 5K Run.
Check out the PCMS Drama website www.pcmsboosterclub.com for Vendor Applications, Silent Auction Donation forms and other information.
We look forward to seeing you there!!
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| Voter Registration deadline is October 9 | Election Day is Tuesday, November 6. If you have not registered to vote, the deadline to register is October 9. You can register to vote ONLINE now at http://sos.georgia.gov/elections/VRinfo.htm. Voter registration forms are also available for printing online at http://sos.georgia.gov/elections/how_to_register.htm, where you can also find instructions about updating your voter registration if you have moved. Conduct a voter registration drive at your school and encourage members to get registered. EVERY VOTE COUNTS!
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