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March 16th, 2014
Monday is Day 1
Spring Sports has (almost) begun at VFMS!  
 
Baseball tryouts will continue this week (8th pitchers and catchers only on Monday).  Track will begin practice indoors on Monday.  All other teams (softball, girls lacrosse, boys lacrosse) will begin practice later this week.  Please check for update on the hotline at 610-240-1315, on our twitter account @VFMS_athletics, or on the announcements blog at vfmtv.blogspot.com.  Thank you all for your patience and flexibility as we navigate the difficult conditions that Mother Nature has brought us this winter and early spring!
 
Did You Miss The Book Fair?

Don't worry - There is still time to purchase books.

The On-line Book Fair continues now through March 24th.  Simply click link, enter the school's zip code (19087) and find the VFMS fair. 
 
Your purchases will be shipped for FREE to the school.
 
PSSA Snacks/Water Needed!

We are looking for parent volunteers and snack doantions to provide all of Valley Forge's students with a snack each

morning of the PSSA testing.  Click link to volunteer via Sign-Up Genius.  Feel free to sign up for multiple slots.  Also, please make sure all snacks are NUT FREE!  Thanks in advance for your participation.

 

If you sign up and are unable to keep your commitment, please email Mindy King.

 

Drop-Off Location: Room 816

 

TICKETS are available for GAME 2 
Flite vs. Wizards  on March 22nd at 12 pm!

Go   click "Saturday the 22nd" then select "Berwyn".
 
Birthday parties are welcome, and souvenirs and concessions will be available before and during the game.  Doors open at 11:00 a.m.

Visit the FLITE website for additional information www.flite-pa.org OR Contact Chris Caine with questions.

 

Digital Citizenship Curriculum

Are you concerned about the barrage of media channels and content that is available to our kids, and how they are affected by it and prepared to use it responsibly and productively as they learn and grow?  Did you know that our district has a Digital Citizen Curriculum for students in grades 
2 - 8?  Find out more about the ways in which the schools are working to help our kids use technology and media in responsible ways by reviewing the content available on the district website!

 

T/E School Board and Budget Meeting
Videos Now Available On-line

DId you know that now you can view many of the recent T/E School Board Meetings and Budget Workshops on-line? These meetings provide important information regarding school budgets, staffing, administration, education programs and other factors that directly affect students and residents in our district, however, most parents are too busy to attend the meetings in person or watch them on TV at the scheduled times.  The online videos are a great way to get up to speed on important topics and decisions that are discussed and voted on regularly.  You can watch them whenever it's convenient for you, and you can skip to the parts that interest you.  Current videos include discussions related to the budget deficit forecast for 2014-2015, staffing levels and changes, proposed tax increases, health care impacts, rising pension obligations and other important issues.  Click here to view the video of the most recent Budget Workshop online, or click here to review the materials from the Special School Board Meeting at which the board reviewed and approved the preliminary budget for 2014-2015.  Archived videos are available on  We also recommend that you visit the T/E School District website regularly and subscribe to the newsletter, as they provide up-to-the-minute information and resources regarding our district!

Time to Spring Clean!!!

 

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. 

 

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.


Girls Softball Clinic 

Sunday, March 30, 2014

 

A Girls Youth Softball  Clinic will be held on 

in the Conestoga HS gym for girls in grades 1 - 8. 

 

Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.

Link to flyer.

 

Upcoming Events!

 

3/24 - Parent Meeting for Spring Sports 4:30 p.m.

3/25 - 3/28 PSSA Testing for Math & Reading

3/28 - 7th/8th Grade Musical @ 7:00 p.m.

3/29 - 7th/8th Grade Musical @ 2:00 p.m.

3/31 - PSSA Testing for Math & Reading

4/3   - Sports Team Picture Day

4/4   - End of Marking Period 3

4/14 - 4/18 - Spring Break No School

4/21 - All Students Report

 

In This Issue
Spring Sports has (almost) begun at VFMS!
Did You Miss The Book Fair?
PSSA Snacks/Water Needed!
TICKETS are available for GAME 2
Digital Citizenship Curriculum
T/E School Board and Budget Meeting
T&E Care Is Looking for Kids Clothes
FLITE Doesn't Take the Summer Off!
Girls Softball Clinic
Upcoming Events!
Volunteers Needed!
Tredyffrin Township...Parks & Recreation Tennis/Squash
Volunteers Needed!
Rhoda Kahler the resident ceramic artist is helping the students install the mural starting next week, 
we need a few parents on Wednesday, March 19 and also Friday, March 28 to assist with chaperoning the students. Link here
to iVolunteer.

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This Week at VFMS

 

Thursday

7/8 Grade Musical

9:30 a.m.

 

Friday

7/8 Grade Musical

9:30 a.m.

 

Tredyffrin Township
Parks & Recreation Tennis/Squash

Learn fundamentals of the sport, including forehand, backhand, serve & volley as well as basic offensive & defensive strategy. 
To learn more click here!

Way to Keep in Touch!
 
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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