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Book Fair Poster Contest!
The Book Fair Is Coming on March 4th, 5th and 6th.
Use your creativity by submitting a poster to help advertise for this great event. Posters will be judged and displayed  throughout the school. Scholastic Dollars will be Awarded for First, Second and Third place winners!!
DEADLINE: All posters must be submitted to the Main Office no later than February 12, 2014.
Posters may be on 12" x 18" art paper (obtained in the Art Room) and should include the Book Fair dates.
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Save the date for the VFMS Bookfair!
March 4-6, 2014
The VFMS book fair is just one month away! The hours and dates for the fair are:
Tuesday, March 4th
7:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. AND 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
during the Ice Cream Social 
Wednesday, March 5th
7:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Thursday, March 6th
7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Students will be given the opportunity to shop during one of their classes and are welcome to also come before and after school as well as during activity.
Parents are WELCOME to stop by and shop any time during the hours listed above! Cash, checks and credit cards will be accepted. Thank you for supporting the VFMS PTO
Volunteers - WE NEED YOU! If you can spare some time, we really need parents to sign up for shifts to help at the fair. Please sign-up on iVolunteer.
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Harlem Wizards Returning for March Madness
March 21st, 2014
Game begins 7:00 p.m. @ Conestoga High School 
We hope to see you there!
Please check the FLITE vs. Harlem Wizards event page of our website for ticket information in January/February. Sponsorship information is posted. This event has sold out for two years straight. Don't miss the opportunity to share in the fun.
The player visit for 5th and 6th grade during lunches will be 2/18 in the gym and our player teachers O'Hara and Greene will be in attendance.
Tickets will be sold in advance - we expect to sell out quickly AGAIN. Locations will be disclosed shortly. Stay tuned!!!
ATTN Businesses: This is a great opportunity to support education and promote your business at the same time. Sponsorships are available now.
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Lend or Donate?
We are looking to borrow the following items for use in our production of The Wizard of Oz, March 10-15. If you are able to lend or donate any of these items please drop them off at the school to Michele Simmoneau in the Library or Main Office M-F between 7am-5pm. Make sure your name and  phone number are clearly labeled on the item so that we may return it to you!!!! Thanks for all your support! We look forward to presenting an incredible show in March!!!
Corn Stalks, Corn Husks & Corn
Fake apples (lots and lots)
Fake eggs
Baskets, one for Dorothy (small), one for Ms. Gultch with lid (large), one wire basket, other miscellaneous for the farm and munchkins
Buckets or Pales (metal or tin, work worn for on the farm)
Stuffed baby chicks (need about 50-70)
Wheel Barrel
Hay (bale of hay)
Crystal Ball
Fog Machine
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Fundraising Corner
We are so thankful for the numerous parents who give their time and talent to help make VFMS an even better place for our kids! Two parents in particular have been working hard recently in our fundraising corner and are well deserving of recognition.
Jane Kluge took over spirit wear this year and has worked to secure a new vendor as well as helped to design a selection of cool, new apparel. Items have been well received and we are sincerely grateful for her help! If you have any suggestions for items you would like to see added to our line, please contact Julie Borrelli or Jane Kluge. We welcome your suggestions! Don't forget, if you missed the November sale, you can order spirit wear any time at www.anchors-aweigh.com.
Fran Arvan organized our November Barnes & Noble fundraiser which earned over $440 for the VFMS PTO! Many thanks to Fran - look for our next B&N event this spring!
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T&E Care Is Looking for Kids Clothes
T&E Care is looking for donations of new or gently used clothing for infants through teens for its upcoming Kids Clothing Grab Bag. Items can be dropped off anytime between March 13th - 21st at any of the local schools (including ours), Play It Again Sports (Berwyn), Doctor's Best (Berwyn) or Club La Maison (Wayne). Please only drop items off when the schools/businesses are open. Clothing
 for all seasons, plus good quality shoes, boots, coats, belts or other accessories will be accepted. For a list of items not accepted, and for other information, please go to www.tecare.org. Be sure to also mark your calendars for the Grab Bag itself, March 28th (2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.) or March 29th (9:00 a.m. - Noon) at St. Matthew's United Methodist Church on Walker Rd. This fundraiser for T&E Care is a great chance for everyone to restock your kids' closets with great quality clothes. A suggested donation of $5/bag is appreciated. Questions, please contact T&E Care.
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Attention 8th Graders!
Applications are now available for all 8th grade students interested in applying for Yearbook, Spoke and Lit Mag at Conestoga High School. Applications can be picked up from
guidance, English teachers, and online at the link above: Please see Ms. DeMaris for additional questions.
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FLITE Doesn't Take the Summer Off!
FLITE provides scholarships for T/E students to attend academic and leadership camps.
If you are interested in more information and the
qualifications, please contact your child's T/E school
guidance counselor at your earliest convenience.
The Foundation for Learning In Tredyffrin/Easttown's camp scholarship assistance, based on financial need, is available on a limited basis for the residents of the townships of Tredyffrin and Easttown. www.flite-pa.org.
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Play Conestoga Rugby!
Did you know ALL Middle School students can play for Conestoga Rugby? Yes, even 5th and 6th graders! All boys and girls in grades 5,6,7 and 8 are welcome to join one of the  fastest growing sports in the United States. It is fast, fun and easy to learn! Bring a friend and come lear about this amazing sport. The season is just about to start. Check out our website for more details.
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Upcoming Events!
2/10 - Model UN Field Trip
2/17 - No School - Presidents Day
2/20 - Student Faculty Basketball Game
2/21 - Delta presents Grand Derangement - 7:00 p.m. RHS
2/27 - 1/2 Day Parent Conference
2/28 - 1/2 Day Parent Conference
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| This Week at VFMS |
Thursday
Artist in Residence
8:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Friday
PMEA Chorus Fest
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| FLITE Bookmark Contest Winners Announced! | |
Congratulations to
VFMS Winner:
Suma Moolaveesala (7th)
Suma will be recognized at the T/ESD Board Meeting on Wednesday, February 24th at 7:30 p.m.
FLITE thanks all of the students who participated in this year's contest.
Since 2006, FLITE has annually invited all T/E students to participate in designing a bookmark using the FLITE theme "Help FLITE Help Kids." Bookmarks are chosen from each school and professionally reproduced for distribution at schools, FLITE functions and throughout the community. The art teachers at each school are involved in the coordination of this project. FLITE-funded programs create opportunities and enhance achievement for all kids in T/E. www.flite-pa.org.
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DELTA Presents:
Grand Derangement
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Exciting music & visual feast!
Defies audiences to sit still!
The bow fires up the fiddle and the sparks fly!
Friday, Feb. 21, 2014 7:00 p.m. Radnor High School Tickets: $10 @ Door
Doors open at 6:15 p.m.
Visit www.artsdelta.net to pre-order.
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| Important Numbers | |
VFMS Main Office:
610-240-1300
Attendance Line:
610-240-1330
T/E Transportation:
610-240-1680
T/E District Office:
610-240-1900
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Blast Submissions
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If you have school news you want to have published in the Blast, please write it up exactly how you want it to appear and send it in email to the editor, at
sydneyruth@me.com by the preceding Friday afternoon. Blast will go out each Sunday afternoon.
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