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Annual General Meeting
All Welcome :)
Friday, May 30th
We will be holding our Annual General Meeting on Friday, May 30th at the home of Julie Borrelli from
 11:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., at which you would be most welcome. There will be opportunities to talk with current members of the VFMS PTO board and other parents.
Julie's address is 1580 Overlook Place, Malvern and her telephone number is 484-320-8457.
Light refreshments will be served.
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WE NEED YOU!
VFMS PTO has several vacancies which need filling. We are in particular need of some board members, notably an
 Executive VP to shadow the current President with a view to taking over the following school year, a shadow to our current VP Communications and Volunteers and replacements for our VP Issues and Affairs and VP Cultural Arts. In addition to these, we are really keen to recruit who would share the responsibility for producing the VFMS PTO weekly blast. We also have a few other openings, both big and small. If you are interested or wish to find out more information, kindly contact Sarah Culbert or Kathy Wynn. You can access the full list of vacancies by clicking here. |
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Calling all volunteers!!!
The faculty luncheon will take place on June 20th following the 8th grade graduation. This is your opportunity to show the teachers how much you appreciate their efforts.
Please  go to the sign up genius below and sign up to contribute a "Family Favorite" food item, beverage item or to just donate your time. Thank you for your support!
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Summer Reading Books Announced!
Summer will be here before we know it. That means fun in the sun and summer reading for everyone at VFMS. Students entering 5th and 6th grade in the fall of 2014 will all be reading one book this summer: Half a Chance by Cynthia Lord. Students entering 7th and 8th grades in the fall of 2014 will be reading two books: Touch Blue by  Cynthia Lord and Okay for Now by Gary Schmidt. Stop by Barnes and Noble on Saturday, May 17th and Sunday, May 18th during normal store hours, and pick up a copy during the VFMS PTO sponsored Book Fair. The VFMS PTO receives a portion of the proceeds from all sales for the two days. Fliers with the Book Fair voucher will be sent home a few days before the event, or mention the VFMS Book Fair to the book seller at check out if you do not have the voucher. The Book Fair is also available online at www.BN.com from May 17, 2014- May 23, 2014. Enter the Book Fair id code 11347754 at check out. Thanks for your support.
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Golden Apple Grants
Do you know what a Golden Apple Grant is? Ever heard of them? Well, here is your chance to find out! The VFMS PTO has created a fund to support outstanding and innovative programs, ideas and/or purchases which will enrich the educational experience at VFMS. The  standard Golden Apple Grant is $200 and typically up to 10 grants will be made available during each school year.
Do you have an idea we can support? We are accepting grant applications now for the 2013-14 school year. Any member of the VFMS community is welcome to apply including teachers, staff, administrators, parents and of course students. The PTO Board will review submitted applications and grant recipients will be notified and receive funds on a 'first come, first served' basis until all budgeted funds have been allocated.
Please send completed applications to Tarina Mahtab
via email or by hardcopy to the PTO mailbox in the VFMS main office. Questions? Please contact Tarina.
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B.U.I.L.D. presents:
"You love her/him more than me!"
Fanning the fires of sibling relationships when one (or more) has special needs. Presentation by Paul Kesselman, Psy.D.
 and Karen Pentz, L.C.S.W. FLYER Wednesday, May 21, 2014 @ 7:00 pm VFMS - 105 West Walker Rd.,Wayne, PA R.S.V.P. to: wenobrooks@aol.com rlynch610@verizon.net shpeterman@yahoo.com |
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Summer Opportunities funded
FLITE provides scholarships for Tredyffrin/Easttown students to attend academic and leadership camps. The Foundation for Learning In Tredyffrin/Easttown's camp scholarship assistance, based on financial need, is available for students  of the T/E schools.
FLITE sponsors a range of Summer Reading Programs for T/E students from first-time readers through high school.
If you are interested in more information and the qualifications, please visit www.flite-pa.org or contact your child's T/E school guidance counselor.
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End of School Year Tribute Gifts
Staff Tributes are a special way to say thank you to VFMS staff for the positive impact they've made on your student(s) and to make a tax-deductible donation to FLITE at the same time. Honorees will receive a card notifying them of  your donation.
Online staff tribute links:
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FLITE Preschool Tuition Assistance Program
Preschool Tuition Assistance scholarships are available to help young students prepare for a classroom setting and
 learn basic skills. We believe preschool is an important firststep in a child's education, and we have worked with the local preschools to provide an affordable option. Contact Julie at 610-644-8461 for more information. |
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Upcoming Events!
5/19 Grade 4 Hillside visit to VFMS 1:00 p.m.
5/20 No School Students
5/21 Model UN Field Trip
Grade 7/8 Dress Rehearsal 1:00 p.m.
Grade 6 Blue Team Great Valley Nature Center
9:00 a.m.
5/22 Grade 6 Gold Team Great Valley Nature Center
9:00 a.m.
Grade 7/8 Spring Concert 9:00 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.
5/23 Hero Lesson
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| Gratitude Corner! | |
Once again the PTO is so very grateful for our fantastic parents who jump in to help with our various events. We would like to thank Cathy Buttenbaum for organizing our Handel's fundraising event. The weather did not cooperate but Cathy did a fantastic job!
Trish McFillin stepped in to organize our very successful Hershey Park ticket drive. With Trish's leadership we sold over $20,000 in tickets which will earn approximately $3,500 for the PTO!
THANK YOU!
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Ryan Sports Camp!
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Megan Ryan, Head Field Hockey Coach
at Conestoga High School will be holding:
Ryan Sports Camp
July 14 - 16 (At VFMS)
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Open to grades 5 - 9
Please visit website for a Camp Brochure.
We look forward to
seeing you!
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| Box Tops for Education! |
Box Tops for Education
are an easy way to help raise money for VFMS.
Just clip Box Tops
and drop them in the collection box located in the main office.
Help us reach
our goal this year!
If you have any questions, contact
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| This Week at VFMS |
Monday
Gr. 8 Sandy Hill Parent Meeting 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday
Algebra Keystone Exams
Wednesday
Algebra Keystone Exams
Grade 4 VFE visit to VFMS 1:00 p.m.
Grade 5/6 Dress Rehearsal Spring Concert 1:00 p.m.
Parent Orientation at VFMS 7:00 p.m.
Thursday
Grade 5 Spring Concert 9:00 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Friday
Valley Forge Relays
1:00 p.m.
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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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