A Look Ahead
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March
1 Read Across America! Pajama Day!
6 DCPC, Kittredge ES
Walk to School Day
8 NO SCHOOL
14 Parent University
PTA Meeting
21 Math Night, 4 to 6 p.m.
Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night, 5 to 8 p.m.
23 VanderDash
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ICE CREAM FRIDAYS ARE BACK!
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Ice Cream Fridays have returned to Vanderlyn! For this weekly treat to continue, our students and staff need volunteers that are willing to work a Friday Lunch Bunch shift. The lunch room staff just does not have enough people to serve lunch AND ice cream.
It is extremely important that Friday volunteers honor their commitment to work their Lunch Bunch shift. No Shows put Ice Cream Fridays in danger of being cancelled!
Lunch Bunch needs volunteers throughout the week, not just on Fridays. To volunteer for a shift, follow this Sign Up Genius link and pick a time. This is a FUN way to volunteer and see the kids during the day!
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PUBLIC FORUM: IMPROVING PUBLIC EDUCATION IN DUNWOODY
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Hosted by Dunwoody Parents Concerned about Quality Education, Inc.
- Kingswood United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
- Sunday, March 3, 2013
- 4 to 5 p.m.
Dunwoody residents interested in improving the quality of education in Dunwoody schools will share information on accreditation, legislative efforts, alternatives to the current public school district, and potential actions. The presentation will feature representatives from city and state government, local public education advocates, and a discussion session for participants to share their ideas and concerns.
For more information, contact Allegra Johnson.
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Volunteer Spotlight - Alicia Fowler
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Alicia has served on the Teacher/Staff Appreciation Committee for the past two years. As a former employee of Williams Sonoma, she has shared her talents by brightening many days for our teachers and staff. Alicia has made countless delicious and gorgeous cupcakes and cookies over the past two years and has never asked for reimbursement or recognition. Thank you so much, Alicia, for all your time and devotion. You make Vanderlyn a sweeter place!
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Walk to School Day - March 6
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Get your sneakers on, Vikings!
Wednesday, March 6 is Georgia Walk-to-School Day. All the Dunwoody elementary schools are competing for the most walkers!
The principal of the school with the most walkers will be presented an award at that morning's DCPC meeting. And...the principals of the losing schools will have to wear the t-shirt of the winning school for the day! In addition, Vanderlyn will present our much-coveted "Golden Shoe Award" to the class with the highest participation rate!
Let's get walking to ensure that all the Dunwoody principals will be wearing Vanderlyn spirit wear!
Go Vikings!!!
If you live too far from the school to walk from home, you may park and walk from the southeast parking lot of St. Luke's Presbyterian Church on Mt. Vernon.
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Reflections Winners Update!
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Last November, the Reflections Art Committee advanced 33 Vanderlyn artwork submissions to the next level of the National PTA Reflections Art Competition. We now have the results!
These are the 2012-2013 DeKalb County winners and Georgia State winners for this year's theme "The Magic of a Moment".
The following Vanderlyn students were winners at the DeKalb County level and were then advanced to State in their respective categories and placements.
Kindergarten:
Carter Murphy (Everett) - 2nd Place in Photography
1st Grade:
Andres Urtusastegui (McQuade) - 2nd Place in Musical Composition
Shruti Nainwal(Smith) - 2nd Place in Dance Choreography
Layla McSorley (Barber) - 2nd Place in Photography
2nd Grade:
Lauren Garber (Chapman) - 2nd Place in Dance Choreography
Ryan Murphy (Ingraham) - 1st Place in Photography
Logan Rearic (Chapman) - Winner for Special Artists in Photography
3rd Grade:
Ashvij Hosdurg (Savage) - 3rd Place in Literature
Kat Hite (Weatherly) - 2nd Place in Dance Choreography
4th Grade:
Carly Hite (Hughes) - 2nd Place in Dance Choreography
Bipasha Bipin (Hughes) - 3rd Place in Visual Arts
Renee Urtusastegui (Wilbur) - 1st Place in Musical Composition
5th Grade:
Thomas Garber (Aho) - 2nd Place in Photography
Gabrielle Zucco (Jolley) - 1st Place in Musical Composition
Nicole Lin (Lamback) - 1st Place in Visual Arts
Congratulations to all the DeKalb County winners! And, a BIG round of applause for Shruti Nainwal and Logan Rearic for winning at the Georgia state level! They have been invited to attend the State Awards Celebration on March 24 at the Woodruff Arts Center. We are so proud to have such artistic representation from our school! Thank you to all the students who have participated this year.
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Cub Scouts - Thank you!
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Join us in saying "Thank You" to Cub Scout Pack 764 for their assistance in Vanderlyn's Flag Awareness Day, which was February 15. The scouts shared information about the American flag and will properly retire those flags in our school house that have served their purpose.
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| Calling all VanderDash Volunteers! | 
A big thank you to those volunteers that have already signed up to help with this year's VanderDash! We need a team of volunteers to help prior to the big event and on race day. From pre-race bag stuffing to race day set up and clean up...and all points in between, we need you!! Click here to check out the volunteer opportunities and sign up today for your preferred position. Questions about volunteering? Please contact Lyn Brown.
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Who's Going to Win the Race?
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Congratulations to Mrs. Bogis' 2nd grade class! For the third week in a row, they are leading the pack with VanderDash registrations.
Other grade level leaders in the classroom challenge are:
Kindergarten - Wylie
1st Grade - Smith
3rd Grade - Weiss
4th Grade - Saltman
5th Grade - Lamback
The first class to have 100% of the students and teachers registered for the VanderDash will win the grand prize! One class per grade level with the highest percentage of pre-race registrations will also win a prize. Prizes include: a pizza party by Jet's Pizza, Yogli Mogli, VanderDash Spirit Beads, Spirit Wear, Mini Trophy's for the students and the BIG Vanderdash trophy for the Grand Prize winning class!
So get your registrations in, either by completing a registration form or by visiting the Vanderlyn PTA Website!
Even if you can't attend this great community event, you can still show your Viking Pride and support by registering as a Phantom Runner. There is still two weeks to pre-register so sign up today!
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Stay Informed....DCSD Website
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The DeKalb County School District has launched a web page dedicated to providing the community with progress and updates regarding the AdvancED SACS Accreditation Review. This website will be updated on an ongoing basis.
The website can be accessed here: http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/advanced-sacs-accreditation-review.
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"Man's mind stretched to a new idea never goes back to its original dimensions."
~Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr
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What's Happening in Vanderlyn's Special Area Classes?
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2012-2013 Progress Report Dates
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4.5 week progress reports
10/17/12
9 week progress reports
11/26/12
13.5 week progress reports
1/10/13
1st semester report card
2/13/13
4.5 week progress reports
3/20/13
9 week progress reports
4/29/13
13.5 week progress reports
5/23/13
2nd semester report card
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Dance Camp
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SUMMER DANCE CAMP
with MRS. TEYF
Where: St. Luke's
Presbyterian Church
Dunwoody, Georgia
When: June 24 to June 28
Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m,
DAILY
What: Hip Hop, jazz, ballet,
arts and crafts, water games, dance games and a fabulous show for family and friends on Friday afternoon!
Who: Girls and boys
ages 4 to 14
REGISTER SOON! SPACE IS LIMITED!
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COACH DWYER'S SUMMER
ADVENTURE CAMPS
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Kids! Looking for something fun to do this summer?
Sign up for Coach Dwyer's
Summer Adventure Camps!
Several weeks are available to fit into your summer schedule.
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