The Pennsylvania Youth Survey will be administered to students in 6th and 8th grades on Wednesday, September 30. This anonymous survey asks questions about the perceptions and behaviors of our youth. It does include questions about violence, weapons usage, and substance use. Due to this content, the parents of 6th grade students must give consent in order for their children to participate.
This week, a letter is being mailed home to the parents of 6th and 8th grade students with more detailed information about the survey. The District has participated in the PA Youth Survey for many years, and the information gleaned from it has influenced our educational program and curriculum planning. The results are shared with the community in order to identify strengths, areas of concern and strategies for improvement. Parents may view the entire 2015 survey at T/E Middle School or at the PA Youth Survey website. If you have any questions once you receive the letter, please contact Assistant Principal Dr. Jacquelyn Hickey, at 610-240-1307 or hickeyj@tesd.net.
Papal Visit Scheduling Reminder
A reminder as per the all-call message that we recently received:
On Monday, September 28, all schools will operate on a 2-hour delayed schedule, and Kindergarten will follow a modified schedule as follows:
AM Kindergarten: 10:45 AM to 12:40 PM
PM Kindergarten: 1:25 PM to 3:20 PM
Young Entrepreneurs Academy
Does a young person you know have the next BIG IDEA or have what it takes to be an entrepreneur?
If so, nominate them for Young Entrepreneurs Academy! and help them turn their ideas into a reality!
Whether it is a great invention idea, a concept for a new business or a way to solve one of our planet's problems, YEA! is the place to go! We accept young entrepreneurs between the ages of 11 and 18 years.
The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) is a groundbreaking year-long afterschool program that teaches students all of the skills necessary to launch and run their own real businesses through a proven, projects-based curriculum. The fun hands-on program meets weekly at Rosemont College, after school and helps go-getters in grades 6-12 identify their passions, transform their ideas into fully formed businesses or social movements and develop lifelong leadership skills. Sponsored by The Greater Philadelphia Foundation for Women Entrepreneurs, the Haverford Area YMCA and the Foundation of the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, the YEA! program empowers local ambitious area students to become REAL entrepreneurial success stories through a competitive application process.
The Young Entrepreneurs Academy is making waves not only here in the Greater Philadelphia area, but also across the country. YEA! Students have launched more than 3,000 real businesses in America. One of our local young CEO's went to the finals in Washington DC and got an audition on Shark Tank!
To nominate a student for this prestigious program, click and fill out the nomination form and we will do the rest.
Wed., Sept. 30th: Grs. 6 & 8 take PAYS Survey, 8-9am
FLITE AND WHOLE FOODS TEAMING UP
FLITE is Whole Foods Nickels for Non-profit beneficiary from September 28th through January 17th. Whole Foods in Devon will donate a nickel for every reusable bag. This is a wonderful and easy fundraiser for FLITE. Click here for full details and how to help!
Girls' Running Program
Attention all girls interested in running! Check out this new program at the YMCA for middle school aged girls. Information can be found here.
VFES Falcoln 5K Run/Walk
Come and support Valley Forge Elementary School's 3rd Annual Falcon 5k Run/Walk and 1 Mile Kids' Fun Run on October 4th at 9:00am in Wilson Farm Park!
There will be music, awards for the top finishers in each age group, and refreshments at the end of the race.
For more information or to register, visit www.vfesfalcon5k.com. Walk-ins welcome!
Valley Forge Basketball League
All boys 8th, 9th and 10th grades interested in basketball this Fall, click here for information!
Shop Amazon/Help PTO
There is nothing you can't find on Amazon and we know many of you use this site frequently.
But, did you know that by making a slight adjustment to the way you access their website, you could be benefiting the VFMS PTO?
When you shop at AmazonSmile (www.smile.amazon.com), rather than the regular Amazon site, Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price to Valley Forge Middle School Parent Teacher Organization. Bookmark the link http://smile.amazon.com/ch/23-2936863 and support us every time you shop.
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.
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