Fall Parent "Tailgate" Planning Meeting!

Join us on Tuesday, June 3rd at 7:30pm at Wegman's (café seating area) in King of Prussia for our kickoff planning meeting

for our first annual Fall Tailgate themed parent social.  If you are interested in co-chairing, volunteering or just learning more about the event, please join us on June 3rd! 

New Family Breakfast 

Co-Chair Wanted!

We will soon begin planning planning the New Family Breakfast which will take place at VFMS the week before 

Please contact vp_socials@vfmspto.org to volunteer or learn more!

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 replacement for our VP Cultural Arts.  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.

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!

TLA Girl Rising 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sunday, June 1st 

8:00 AM - Registration 9:00 AM Race Begins

Wilson Farm Park

500 Lee Road, Wayne

A concept all began in a movie theater back in November while watching a documentary called Girl Rising. It has blossomed into an exciting 1st event of its kind. Girls throughout the entire Tredyffrin Easttown School District are joining forces with girls of The Lacrosse Academy to raise awareness and funds for the education of young woman around the world. In the world today there are over 500 million girls that can't read or write. We are trying to do our part to help girls improve their lives through education locally and globally. We can make a difference, and we will make a difference. 

$20.00 Donation (checks payable to "Quix Stix"). Dry-Fit T-shirt for all runners. 100% of proceeds will be donate. If you can cannot attend the race, please consider a donation to support our cause. If you have any questions about the run or would like to donate to the cause please contact tla.girlrising@gmail.com.

To learn more about Girl Rising and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia check out their AMAZING websites.

EMAIL HERE for a registration form to be forwarded to you.

Sailors Wanted!  

Did you know that Conestoga had a sailing team! 

Why only sail in the summer keep sailing in the Fall and Spring.  Students practice 2 days per week and have round-robin competition with 16 other area schools on Sunday's as well as regional regattas in NJ/CT on some Saturday's.  The team practices at the Corinthian Yacht Club of Philadelphia located in Essington, PA.  High School Sailing is the only Co-Ed sport in the country.  Be a part of what 469 other high schools in our country are doing.  Some sailing experience is required.  Buses will pick up at the school at 2:30 p.m. and return to the school at approximately 6/6:30 p.m.  We will start during the week of September 8th for the fall season and in April for the spring, you can do one season or both!

If you are interested please contact Nancy Dougherty (parent contact) or 484-682-9606.

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.

Tredyffrin Township Libraries 

Choir Camp 2014

For Rising 5th - 9th graders

August 11-15, 2014, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Fee: $125.00

Registration form

Build your voice one note at a time as part of a wonderful and exciting musical ensemble! We are proud to have as our teaching artist, Conestoga High School graduate and current Temple University music education major, Nell Hoban. Nell, a member of the award winning a cappella group Singchronize, will direct daily rehearsals and give individualized attention to students of all levels of experience, from beginner to advanced. Her tremendous enthusiasm is sure to bring out the best in every young singer!  Only 15 spots available! Sign up early. The limited spots will go fast!  For more information, contact Laurie Doan at LDoan@ccls.org or 610.688.7092 ext. 200.

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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