The PTA is excited to unveil a new spin on the already popular International Night. Passport to the World is our social and educational event allowing for students to have exposure to many cultures and simultaneously allow for all of the cultures at Vanderlyn to be proudly represented.  This event will have an Epcot feel to it, being held outdoors with stations representing various countries.  The stations will share pieces of their culture such as food, music, language, artistry and customs. Many activities are planned, and it is fantastic how so many different folks have come together to make this night happen!

Planning for this fantastic event began last spring! Historically, the International Committee hosted International Night, which became a marquee event for our school. Attendance for International Night was so strong that overcrowding was a consideration, so Passport to the World was conceptualized to alleviate some of the problems of overcrowding.

Please plan to attend this terrific event this Friday, October 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. Our students are citizens of the world and will someday work with and compete against people globally. Passport to the World is a step towards showing our kids how marvelous the world is outside of Dunwoody!

Have a great week!

Julia LeDoyen and Christine Kelemen 

Join volunteers from Dunwoody United Methodist Church on Saturday, October 19 in maintaining the grounds of our school campus. Volunteers will be spreading mulch and dirt and putting in plants. Work will begin at 9 a.m. and adjourn by noon. If you are willing to help, consider bringing garden tools such as rakes, mulch forks and gloves. Any and all helpers are welcome!

Join us THIS Friday and  

BRING YOUR FRIENDS!

"Passport to the World" on  

October 18, 5-7 p.m.

We look forward to a wonderful evening of learning; sharing and exploring the world that we live in so, bring your friends and family along for the trip! There will be Country Pavilions, a DJ, Crafts, and More! Dress up and join in the Parade of Nations! 

On behalf of the Vanderlyn PTA, we'd like to thank all of the Vanderlyn students who participated in the Reflections Contest this year.  School winners will be announced in the coming weeks, and those students will advance to the county level.

And now it's time for students to once again submit their ideas for the Reflections Program Theme Search.  The grand prize winner will receive $100 and will have his or her winning theme presented at the National PTA Convention in Austin, Texas next June.  Next year's theme, "The World Would Be A Better Place If. . ." has already been chosen, but we invite students to come up with their own award-winning ideas for the 2015-2016 Reflections Contest.  More information can be found on the Vanderlyn website. 

Deadline for entries is Friday, November 1 at 8 a.m. and entries can be submitted into the drop box marked "Reflections Theme Search" in the front hallway of the school.

The Academic Competitions Committee is proud to announce the Vanderlyn Elementary Math Olympiad 2013 - 2014 with considerable help from MOEMS (Math Olympiads for Elementary and Middle Schools).

Our goals for the Math Olympiad participants include:

*  To introduce important Mathematical concepts

*  To teach major strategies for problem solving

*  To develop Mathematical flexibility in solving problems

*  To strengthen Mathematical intuition

*  To foster Mathematical creativity and ingenuity

*  To provide for the satisfaction, joy and thrill of   

    meeting challenges

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

The Math Olympiad is open to fourth and fifth grade students.  All fourth and fifth grade students who have submitted the signed permission slip to their homeroom teachers by Friday, October 18, 2013 are eligible for the try outs. A team of 30 students, comprising of the top 15 fourth graders and top 15 fifth graders will be selected through a screening examination to be held on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 from 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Only parents of students who qualify in the screening exam will be notified by the Academic Competitions Committee Chairs on or before Monday, November 4, 2013.

RESOURCES

• What Every Young Mathlete Should Know
• Problem of the Month

Please be on the lookout for more information on the Math Olympiad Practice and Contest Dates included in the VIPs. Additional information on the Math Olympiad and its history may also be found at MOEMS website.

WE NEED YOU!

We are looking for help from enthusiastic parents who can coach our Vanderlyn Math Olympiad team during Practice sessions. Please join us because your time and effort can make a huge difference on the results. If you are able to volunteer, please click here to go to Sign-Up Genius. 

For any queries; please contact Academic Competitions Committee co-chairs, Manju Dhiman or Nancy Jester.

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.

Click here to find out how to submit your photos to be the Yearbook Committee.

You MUST use your camera, as pictures from phones do not enlarge well.

We are looking for shots with groups of kids!