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Calendar of Events | |
November 24-28
Thanksgiving Break
No School
December 20-January 2
Winter Break
No School
January 17
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
No School
January 21
Last day of first semester |
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| Greetings! | |
 The school year is well underway, and, as usual, exciting things are happening at VCS Ohio! The hard work of our students, parents and staff members has translated to a jump in our academic rating issued by the Ohio Department of Education. We are now rated in Continuous Improvement. I feel very positive about the progress we've made, and I have confidence we'll continue to do better each year. If you'd like to see the full report card, click here. Congratulations! Go Wolves!
Sincerely,
Mr. Jim McCord, Superintendent |
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Open houses held at COSI and the Boonshoft Museum | |
 More than 200 students, parents and staff members attended open houses at the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery in Dayton and COSI in Columbus during October. Families got to see first-hand all of the activities and services offered at those locations. If you want to learn more about free tutoring and other learning opportunities offered, contact Ed McCord at (866) 501-9473, ext. 2005.
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Pick up a good book and read during D.E.A.R. Time |
 Students, families and faculty are invited to take part in an exciting new program called D.E.A.R. Time on the Nine. Every Wednesday at either 9 a.m. or 9 p.m., DROP EVERYTHING AND READ! It's that simple. Stop whatever you are doing and pick up your favorite novel or even a new book, and read for fifteen to thirty minutes. We will continue D.E.A.R. Time for the rest of the school year. Have fun reading! |
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| Introducing... the first ever VCS Ohio YEARBOOK! | |
 VCS is very excited to announce the launch of our first ever yearbook! This will be a great way to showcase our wonderful students and their accomplishments for the year.
We will have two separate books, one for High School and one for Elementary and Middle School. The yearbook will be available in one of two ways. We will have a 40 page, full-color, soft-back copy for you to purchase, at just $20 per book! This includes the price of shipping the book directly to you. We are also going to have an online, interactive yearbook that you can access for FREE! Both versions will be available in summer 2011.
Now, here is where we need your help. We can't be everywhere, so we need everyone to submit pictures! Pictures of you with your families, you working or volunteering, playing sports or even doing homework. The possibilities are endless. The theme this year is "Our Classroom," so let's showcase what makes VCS unique!
To upload photos for possible inclusion in the yearbook click here.
Remember:
*You will need the correct project number and password to upload pictures.
Elementary and Middle School:
Project number: 123588
Password: 88532
High School:
Project number: 123587
Password: 78532
*You MUST include your first and last name and grade for the photo to be considered.
*We will review all photos and determine content. We cannot guaurantee that all photos will be used.
Don't hesitate, order your yearbook today!
To order your copy of the Elementary and Middle School yearbook, click here.
To order your copy of the High School yearbook, click here.
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| Fall picnic was a huge success! | |
The VCS fall picnic was held on Saturday, October 16 at the Hoover Y Park in Lockbourne. Students, families and faculty members enjoyed the beautiful fall weather with activities such as a 50-foot climbing wall, an inflatable bounce house, a Spanish lesson, as well as, food and refreshments. Even Wolfie the mascot made an appearance! Thanks to everyone who attended, this was the biggest turnout yet!
Save the date for the Spring Picnic: Saturday, April 30, 2011!
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High school students can earn FREE college credit | |
 VCS Ohio has entered into a unique partnership with Kent State University to offer dual credit for high school and college courses. All courses will be offered online, so students do not have to travel to a college campus. It is possible for a student to earn two years of college credit before graduating from VCS. Students must apply before December 22, 2010 to begin classes in January. Click here for a brochure and application form. For more information, contact the VCS guidance office at (866) 501-9473, option 7. We are also in discussion with Columbus State Community College to offer online dual credit courses. Watch for more details on that developing partnership!
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| Gifted and Talented Program now available for students in grades 4 through 12 |
 VCS has expanded the R.E.A.L (Real Experience, Authentic Learning) gifted and talented program to students in grades 4-8! In this new program titled the X-Team, students will eXplore, eXpand and eXperience their education. X-team members will discover new ways to explore their interests and meet monthly for group enrichment activities. For more information on the X-team or the R.E.A.L. gifted and talented program for high school students, contact Mrs. Jen Sherman. |
| Did you know VCS offers these new courses? |
 Mandarin Chinese: This full-credit, year-long, elective course will introduce students to the elegant language of Chinese using compelling stories, games, videos and multimedia experiences. In this introductory course, students will build a foundation for reading, writing and pronunciation. In partnership with powerspeak12, VCS students will be provided with a highly qualified, native Chinese speaking teacher.
African-American History: In this full-credit, history or elective course, students will learn about African-American History from the beginning. Students will start off with a tour of Africa from the ancient Egyptians and pharaohs to life on the Nile River. Students will move forward to the westward spread of the slave trade, life for African-Americans in the new United States to their steps towards freedom and the battle for equality. The class will conclude with the study of African-Americans in modern America and will highlight pop-culture phenomenon's from hip-hop to Tiger Woods and Oprah Winfrey.
Web 2.0: This half-credit, project-based, elective course will introduce students to the world of Web 2.0. Students will create and manage their own blog, produce podcasts and vodcasts as well as create their own page to be included on the class wiki. All students will create a gmail account and learn how to create filters, manage the calendar, create and share google docs as well as how to create their own site. Lastly, students will be introduced to the future, Web 3.0 and beyond.
To add any of these courses to you class schedule next semester, please contact the VCS guidance department.
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| TEACHER SPOTLIGHT: Mrs. Molly Coffey | |
Mrs. Coffey teaches students in grades 1-6
What is your favorite thing about VCS? I think it's great that VCS offers students another way to earn their education in a flexible and fun way!
What do you want students to accomplish while they attend VCS? I want students to be able to apply what they learn to their everyday lives.
What advice do you want to pass on to students? Remember what is most important, and give your time and energy to that.
Favorites:
Color: Green...Food: Lobster...Animal: My kids - Georgia, Jackson, & Emory...Sport: Soccer
Hobby/Interest: Playing guitar...Season: Fall...Vacation Destination: Hiking in the mountains
School subject: Math...Childhood memory: Fishing with my dad off a pier in Florida in the middle of the night.
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Watch for The VCS Voice to arrive in your e-mail the first Thursday of each month. If you have any content ideas, send them to Lori Berkheimer or Jill Workman.
Go Wolves!
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