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OAA Testing
April 25-29
Spring Picnic
April 30
LA I Graduation
May 5
Professional Development
May 9
LA II Graduation
May 12 |
| 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! | |
As I look out the window, I see leaves budding on the trees and new growth all around. What an exciting time! In fact, that's how I look at VCS right now. Although we are facing financial uncertainty in regard to state funding, the time is ripe with opportunity to grow and expand into new areas. Our "Branching" program got its name because it is much like a tree. It not only gives VCS a way to grow and expand, but it also gives school districts a way to expand their course offerings and students a way to build on their educational experience. I see our full-time students as the trunk--a solid foundation-- and our new programs as branches reaching up toward the sky. Together, they form one majestic tree. Thank you for your role in our growth!
Go Wolves!
Jim McCord, Superintendent
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| May Professional Development | |
The final professional development will be held on Monday, May 9 at The Ohio State University Golf Club. We will begin at 9:15 a.m. followed by breakout sessions and lunch at noon. Please contact Shawna Hamilton if you have not filled out a lunch card.
We will be holding our first annual National Honor Society induction at 1:30 p.m. We hope to see you all there!
The Ohio State University Golf Club
3605 Tremont Road
Columbus, OH 43221
Click here for directions.
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| Have you RSVP'd for the spring picnic? | |
If you are going to be at the picnic, and have not yet RSVP'd, please do so by next week! See link below.
When: Saturday, April 30
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Hoover Y Park, Shelter #1
1570 Rohr Road
Lockbourne, OH 43137
(Note: this is a different shelter than the previous picnics)
To RSVP for the picnic, click here.
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| Returning students survey | |
This year we've implemented a new survey to find out whether current students will return to VCS next year. The results will help us plan for next year. We will also try to save the students who said they're not returning or are undecided! The survey is open now and will remain open through the first week of May. Please encourage your students and/or parents to complete the survey if they have not done so already. Here is the link to the survey, which you can paste in your classroom. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SHGBM93 If you have any questions, see Lori Berkheimer or Jill Workman. Thank you!
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| Midwest Homeschool Convention was a big success! | |
For the second year in a row, VCS attended the Midwest Homeschool Convention in Cincinnati. Over 4,500 families were in attendance, including the Duggar Family from TLC's "19 Kids and Counting!" We talked to many families and got a lot of good leads for VCS. See some pictures of our booth below.
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| Sugar Maple Parade | |
Kudos to the Anderson family! On April 16, Heidi Anderson and her family marched in the Sugar Maple Parade in Bellbrook on behalf of VCS. They passed out 225 VCS goodie bags and 75 more business cards upon request. Way to go, Heidi and family! Thanks for your initiative and extra effort to make this happen. It is definitely more than expected!
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| School supplies for children in Belize | |
Denny Hammond's wife is going on a mission trip to Belize. She is collecting school supplies to take to
the children there. They need basic school supplies such as pencils, erasers, crayons, glue sticks, paper, paper clips, etc. If you would like to contribute, please contact Denny Hammond for more details.
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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.
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: 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 The Pack Press to arrive in your e-mail the third Thursday of each month. If you have any content ideas, send them to Lori Berkheimer or Jill Workman.
Go Wolves!
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Jim McCord, Superintendent
Virtual Community School of Ohio
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