We have discovered an additional way you can support the Annual Fund without opening your wallet! Give With Target has launched their second annual campaign to support schools nationwide. Participation is incredibly easy: follow the Facebook link, cast your vote every 4 days, and as the votes increase, so will Target's financial support of Vanderlyn! It's super easy to vote on a smart phone, too! Spread the word to neighbors, grandparents, your students, etc. It's free money for our terrific school!

The Dunwoody Chamblee Parent Council (DCPC) has rescheduled the September 4 meeting to September 11.  Interim Superintendent Michael Thurmond will address the audience as originally planned.  The meeting will take place at Dunwoody High School with refreshments at 8:45 a.m., and the speaker will begin at 9:15 a.m. Come early to get a parking place.

The Fall Book Fair is almost here. Please mark your calendars for the following dates:

Wednesday, September 18, 2:30 to 5 p.m.

Thursday, September 19, 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. 

There are lots of treasures waiting to be discovered at this fun family event. Find new books, easy readers, chapter books, series favorites, and so much more. Don't miss out on this opportunity to excite your child about reading, and support the media center at the same time.

We can also use volunteers to make this Oasis a splashing success. If you can donate your time please visit the sign-up here:  http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949A4AD23A64-fall  

Any questions? Email Sheryl Bomar.

See you at the Fair!

Sheryl Bomar, Kim Sims, and Kelly Ballard

PTA Book Fair Chairs 

The PTA is looking for one volunteer to fill one last open committee chair position.

The Organics Garden committee currently has one experienced committee chair, but also seeks an additional chair to oversee this important initiative at Vanderlyn. The Organic Gardens committee works with teachers at each grade level to incorporate the organic garden into the existing curricula for Social Studies, Math, Science, and Health. Most volunteer work is done during the school day, working directly with students and teachers during March through November. The aim is to help the teachers achieve the academic goals they already have by providing hands-on learning opportunities that bring lessons to life. No prior gardening experience required, just a willingness to play in the dirt!

Please contact Christine Kelemen to volunteer or make inquiries.

"Believe, Dream, Inspire"-what does that mean to you?  It's time to once again grab art supplies, cameras and dance shoes and show the world your interpretation of this year's theme for the Reflections Contest.  Students will be able to submit works of art in the following categories:  Musical Composition, Literature, Dance Choreography, Film Production, Visual Arts and Photography.  This year's contest also features separate awards for Special Artists in all categories.  Awards will be given in each grade and category and the 1st and 2nd place winners will go on to compete at the county level, with the possibility of advancing to the state and national levels.  All entries are due at 8 a.m. on Friday, October 4. Please see the Vanderlyn PTA website for further details on entries, including mandatory entry forms and packaging requirements. Please contact jlboss@bellsouth.net or Camilyn Germann with any questions.

Be sure to check out Vanderlynpta.com website to discover opportunities in the area for summer fun and camps! These items are posted regularly to our website as we reserve Viking Views for school-specific news.