December

This year's 2nd grade performance of the Nutcracker will be held this Thursday, December 19 at 6 p.m. in the Vanderlyn cafeteria.  Doors will open at 5:30pm.  Children need to report to their classrooms in costume by 5 p.m.  Primm Video will record the performance and accept DVD orders the night of the show in the school lobby.  The cost for the DVD is $20 by cash or check.

A volunteer is needed to assist Coach Dwyer with the first grade production, which is scheduled to be performed on March 6, 2014.  This volunteer needs NO EXPERIENCE!  An individual is needed who is willing to support Coach Dwyer and the first grade teachers by coordinating class parents through email communications. This volunteer will also be hands-on the night of the event.  If you are relucant to tackle this fun position by yourself, grab a friend and bring him/her along for the fun!  Contact Laurie Branum at lauriebranum@yahoo.com to inquire.

Please take the time to check the Vanderlyn Lost & Found before the holiday break in December.  The items in Lost & Found will be sorted, laundered and donated the week that the children come back to school in January.  The "main" Lost & Found is next to the school clinic.  Fourth and fifth graders may have lost & found in their modulars.  If you have any questions, or would like to help sort and launder these items, please contact Suzanne Baisier or Linda McJunkin.

Thank you,
The Citizenship Committee

Vanderlyn Elementary is excited to announce the first STEM Career Day on February 25, 2014 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The purpose for this special career day is to provide our students with the opportunity to learn about STEM careers.  

 

We are in need of enthusiastic and dynamic STEM professionals that will share the intricacies of your occupation with enthusiastic young people. Feel free to bring visual aids and tools used in your occupation. The goal of this event is to have each career pathway represented and inspire students to continue their education in STEM related fields.  

 

If you are interested in sharing your occupation/career with our students, please contact Mrs. Lane, Counselor by December 13, 2013.  

 

We look forward to hearing from you!

New Date: Wednesday, January 8
Time: 6:30 p.m., social and desserts; 7 p.m., meeting starts, panel discussion

Location:
Dunwoody High School
5035 Vermack Rd
Dunwoody, GA 30338

Topic: Preparing Your Child for College Acceptance

This meeting is geared towards middle and early high school students and their parents. We'll have a panel of representatives from local colleges and test preparation experts to answer all of your questions. They will also be giving tips for things you can do now to better prepare your child for college applications/acceptance in the years to come.

The VanderDash committee is excited to announce a new level of sponsorship!  Families who would like to support this event and our school may participate in the Family Sponsorship at a level of $100 (or more!).  This sponsorship level was created in response to many inquiries from Vanderlyn families that are enthusiastic about VanderDash but are not business owners. 

Family sponsorship will be acknowledged in several ways:

• Listing of all Family Sponsors on the VanderDash webpage!
• Listing of all Family Sponsors in the race bag!
• Family listed on the VanderDash Viking Wall of Fame in the cafeteria from Feb.14-March 22, 2014

 If your family would like to become a sponsor, download this form.  The VanderDash Committee appreciates ALL of our generous sponsors!  Any questions?  Email vanderdash@yahoo.com

Did you snap a great shot from the Blue Ridge Trip, Passport to the World or the Chick-fil-A Spirit Night?  The Yearbook Committee would LOVE your photos!

To stay current on all information throughout the school year, please consult the Vanderlyn School website, www.vanderlyn.com, and the Vanderlyn PTA website, www.vanderlynpta.org.

 

If you have a suggestion, comment, question or idea for the Viking Views, please send it to vikingviews@yahoo.com.

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