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Calendar of Events | |
9th Grade Orientation
April 18
Special Ed Parent Meeting
April 19
No School
April 22
OAA Testing
April 25-29
VCS Spring Picnic
April 30 |
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Race to the Top News | |
VCS Ohio was awarded federal Race to the Top (RTTT) grant funding to improve teacher effectiveness and student performance. One of the ways we are utilizing this funding is by implementing team leaders and specialists among the teaching staff to educate their peers on valuable supplemental software and classroom tools. Team leaders and specialists have provided in-person training and created a library of tutorials that can be accessed anytime. Watch for more details about how VCS Ohio is using RTTT funds.
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| Greetings! | |
The sun is shining and birds are chirping...at least for now! I'm hopeful spring is here for good, but you never know with Ohio weather. I hope you enjoyed spring break last week. We are now in the home stretch of this school year. I encourage you to keep working hard in your classes and finish strong. If you have any questions or concerns about your schoolwork, don't hesitate to contact your teacher. They are ready and willing to help you succeed!
Go Wolves!
Sincerely,
Mr. Jim McCord, Superintendent | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Join VCS teachers, families and faculty members at the spring picnic! |
When: Saturday, April 30
11 am to 2 pm
Where: Hoover Y Park
1570 Rohr Road
Lockbourne, OH 43137
As usual, there will be fun activities for the whole family! Food will be provided. The picnic will take place rain or shine. We hope to see you there!
To RSVP for the picnic, click here.
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High school scheduling is around the corner |
High school class registration will open on Wednesday, May 4. Affected students should expect a letter in the mail within the next two weeks explaining the registration process. Eighth graders should attend the ninth grade orientation assembly (see article below) to learn about scheduling classes. If you have any questions, please contact your guidance counselor or the high school principal, Mr. Nelson.
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| Special Education parent meeting | |
 VCS Ohio has been selected by the Ohio Department of Education, Office for Exceptional Children (OEC), for an onsite review of its special education program. OEC will hold a public meeting to give parents, guardians and other members of the public the opportunity to address OEC regarding VCS Ohio's special education program on April 19, 2011 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at VCS Ohio headquarters, 4480 Refugee Road, Suite 300, Columbus, OH 43232.
Parents who are unable to attend in person are invited to participate through Elluminate using the following link: Click here to access the link. In case of cancellation due to bad weather or other emergencies, the alternative meeting date is April 20 at the same time and location.
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| 9th grade orientation assembly | |
 Spring is here and the school year is nearly finished. In just a few short months, many 8th graders will be making the exciting leap from middle school to high school. VCS wants to make the transition as smooth as possible and is hosting a 9th grade orientation assembly on Monday, April 18 at 1 p.m.
Please join Dr. Teeters along with high school principal, Mr. Nelson and guidance counselor, Ms. Yeager to learn what it takes to graduate from high school as well as what programs and activities are available to high school students.
You can access this assembly via Elluminate by clicking on the following link or copying and pasting this link into your web browser: http://tiny.cc/grade9orientation. If you have any questions or are unable to attend, please contact the K-8 office at 866-501-9473 ext. 2011.
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| Don't miss out on the VCS yearbook! | |
 The VCS yearbook is well on its way and you don't want to be left out! If you still haven't submitted photos or ordered a book, please see the instructions below. The theme is "Our Classroom," let's showcase what makes VCS unique! A sneak peak of the K-8 cover is pictured to the right. Stayed tuned for more sneak peaks and watch for the yearbook promo week, where we will be giving out FREE VCS water bottles!
Reminder: The last day to order a VCS yearbook or submit photos for the yearbook is Friday, May 20!
To order a high school yearbook, click here.
To order a K-8 yearbook, click here.
To submit photos, click here for instructions.
For more information, contact jill.workman@vcslearn.org or call 866-501-9473 ext. 2045
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Summer school registration is now open | |
 VCS is officially ready for summer! Our summer school schedule is set and registration is NOW open! To see a list of all the courses, click here. Remember, we have extended summer school to students in grades 6-12. Feel free to print off this flier and share with everyone in your community.
VCS students can register for summer school through the LMS or speak with their guidance counselor. Non-VCS students can register online at www.vcslearn.org.
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| STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Teagan Woodmansee |
Full name: Teagan Alexandra Woodmansee
Goes by: Teagan or Tea
Where are you from? Cambridge, Ohio
What grade are you in? 6th
What is your favorite thing about VCS? It is actually "Dear Time on the Nines." I love to write and read!
What do you want to be when you grow up? I really haven't decided yet, but I am interested in astronomy,
archaeology, or whale training. What do you like to do in your free time? DRAW! I love art!
Do you like to write? If so, tell us why! I love to write! I like creating poems and writing stories. I like to use
my imagination.
What is your favorite movie? Hello Dolly
Do you have any siblings? Yes, my little sister, Daphne.
What is your favorite food? I don't have one. There are too many things to choose from.
What made you choose VCS versus a traditional school? I was going to be in the local middle school this year, and I wasn't sure that I would be comfortable there. Its reputation isn't the best.
Any advice you would like to share with your fellow students? Yes, Love! Love is the strongest force in the universe.
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| TEACHER SPOTLIGHT: Mr. Jim Reynolds | |
 Mr. Reynolds teaches high school science
What is your favorite thing about VCS? I think the flexibility of the student schedules. Students may do the work for their classes when the student is available to concentrate and do their best work at any time day/night.
What do you want students to accomplish while they attend VCS? I would like for all of the students to experience success in their classes, develop a positive attitude toward school and life, and to GRADUATE.
What advice do you want to pass on to students? Please take advantage of the wonderful opportunity to attend VCS, use your teachers experience and knowledge to the best of your ability, ask questions, work hard, and experience tremendous success.
Favorites
Food: Spaghetti... Sport: Football... Movie: Forrest Gump... TV Show: NCIS... Hobby/Interest: Sports-all kinds... Season: Fall... Vacation Destination: Clearwater, Fla... School Subject: Biology
Childhood Memory: Playing ball games(baseball, basketball, football) with all of the kids in the neighborhood. Much like in the movie "The Sandlot"
Quote: Risk more than others think is safe. Care more than others think is wise. Dream more than others think is practical. Expect more than others think is possible.
Anything else interesting that you want people to know? I have five granddaughters with the sixth granddaughter to be born in May. My wife, Patti, and I will be married for 41 years in June. I have over 40 years of educational experience as an administrator, athletic director, teacher, and coach. I have been a high school head coach in: football, baseball, track, and tennis.
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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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