 Greetings from the PTO President Happy October! Ring in the season! This week's Falcon is jam-packed to help you stay connected. October brings more memory-making VFES traditions with Book Fair, class parties and Scary Gym. Stay tuned for more details.
Best wishes,
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VFES Book Fair Flyer Contest 2014 
Calling all of our artistic kids! Would your child like his/her artwork made into a flyer to publicize the VFES Book Fair, to be held in the Large Group Room from Tuesday, October 21st until Monday, October 27th 2014. We are looking for a design that will entice students and parents to the fair. More information
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Bulletin Boards (the old fashioned kind!)
Please remember that the PTO has two bulletin boards in our school lobby for you to keep connected. Check them out the next time you are visiting. And remember, the boards are where posters and flyers for PTO-sponsored events should be located.
Contact Stacey Pellegrini with any questions,vpfundraising@vfespto.org.
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Mother Goose is Coming to Kindergarten!
The Cultural Arts Committee has invited a special guest to visit with 
our morning and afternoon Kindergarten students on Wednesday, October 15th. Mother Goose will join the students to share her alphabet rhymes! The Kindergartners will hear a different rhyme for each letter of the alphabet. The recitation of nursery rhymes provides an important vehicle to expose young children to alliteration, assonance, rhythm and rhyme. The children will have lots of fun participating in story and action rhymes with Mother Goose and her stuffed pet goose.
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VFES School Store Grand Opening October 3rd 
The School store will open on Friday October 3rd. The store is open every Friday morning for the kids to shop during morning recess 9:45-11:15. All items $0.25-$3.00. Great pencils, cool erasers, gifts & toys!!! Gift certificates for birthday celebrations now available as well, contact brookeestein@yahoo.com for more information.
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Last chance for Spirit wear!
Today is the last day that spirit wear may be ordered through Wayne Sporting Goods. Online ordering closes at MIDNIGHT TONIGHT! You won't want to miss out on the great T's, hoodies, and sweatpants! To order, go to www.waynesportinggoods.com, click on team store tab, then select VFES.
Go FALCONS!
Questions: Please contact Stacey Pellegrini at sapell@comcast.net.
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Save The Date: First Annual "Walk To School Day"!
October 16, 2014
More details will be available soon!
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Save the Date for the VFES Movie Night.....Friday December 5th, 6:30pm - 9pm. Drop off event for students of VFES!! More details to follow at a later date.
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Fancy Dress & Stylish Blazer Sale
Has your daughter outgrown that beautiful dress she wore for the holidays?
Are the sleeves on your son's blazer suddenly far too short?
And the shoes... outgrown and still look new?
Please consider donating your items for the sale now AND take advantage of purchasing something new to you. All proceeds help support VFES 4th grade party.
We are collecting donations from all grades:
- Nice, festive, and formal girls dresses (size 3T through Juniors), skirts/blouses, dressy shoes, jewelry, handbags and coats.
- Boys blazers, suits, dress shoes, button-down shirts, ties, etc.
Collection is happening now and items may be dropped off anytime at Valley Forge Elementary School. A donation box is in the lobby. Unsold items will be donated to local charities.
ALL TIMES SHOULD BE CLEAN AND IN GOOD CONDITION, PLEASE.
Questions may be directed to Stacey Pellegrini at sapell@comcast.net
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THE MORE YOU READ, THE MORE YOU KNOW!
Calling all photographers, travelers and readers! In keeping with the  theme of this year's Falcon 100 Reading Program, students who visit Libraries and Museums throughout the school year are invited to take a picture of themselves in front of the Library and/or Museum visited for a display at school (located in the 3rd grade wing). Or, students can submit photos of themselves with their favorite book, either reading or doing something interesting with it! Pictures can be emailed to the Mrs. Sachs in the Library or Mrs. Guy in the Science room (email to Guys@tesd.net or sachsj@tesd.net). Thanks to Esther Lee for being our display organizer! So visit, learn, read and take pictures, Valley Forge!
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Earn Cash for Valley Forge Elementary School
Next collection deadline is late October! 
Box Tops coupons are a great way to help raise money for classroom needs. Each one is worth 10¢ when redeemed from Box Tops for Education. Clip the Box Tops from participating products and send them in to school. You can even shop online at stores through the Box Tops Marketplace®. Our school can earn eBoxTops® with every qualifying purchase you make.
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September Monthly Report
The Monthly report containing details about the activities in the school is available. Read more.
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Greetings from the Publishing Center
I hope that the 2014-15 school year is off to a great start for everyone! For those of you new to Valley Forge Elementary, you may not know that we have our very own Publishing Center. 1st through 4th graders write and illustrate original stories, and a group of dedicated parent volunteers help turn those creations into actual hardbound books. A copy of each book even gets shelved in the library, and students can check out their books and those of their friends. Last year, VFES students submitted 420 stories and our volunteers assembled a record 712 books. Way to go!
In order to continue offering this wonderful program (the largest of its kind in the T/E elementary schools), we need a lot of help. There are a variety of volunteer positions available (including typing, proofreading, about the author, titles and laminating, covers, and assembly). Many areas allow you to volunteer from home, while others give you the opportunity to be on-site in school. We are also incredibly flexible - you can volunteer when, and as much time as, your schedule allows. We will have an informational meeting and training sessions later in the fall for our volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering in the Publishing Center or if you would like more information, please email Tarin Cataldo at vfepubcntr@tesd.net. Thank you!
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Dental Care For Children
The Children's DentalClinic (CDC) opened its doors in 1946 and this year begins celebrating its 68th year of dental care for children in the Tredyffrin/Easttown and Great Valley School Districts!
The CDC is a nonprofit, 501 (c) (3) charitable organization, registered with the Pennsylvania Bureau of Charitable Organizations, supported by community fund-raising events, donations from local dentists, residents, service organizations, PTO's, and the two school districts.
Student eligibility is based on the criteria used by the two school districts for the free and reduced lunch program.
Students who come to The CDC receive preventative dental care as well as extensive restorative work of their teeth; all records are kept confidential, with the students' families asked to pay a nominal fee of $5.00 per visit.
Most treatment is completed "in house" with specialist services used in the cases where endodontic or orthodontic services are needed.
Volunteers are the backbone of this organization and are needed to transport students to The CDC located in the T/E Middle School.
Your CDC School Representative:Diane Pancoast ( pancoastfamily@comcast.net) can give you details regarding the school districts requirements for drivers.
Thank You!
The Children's Dental Clinic
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Girl Scout Troops Are Forming Now!
Girl Scout Troops are forming now. If you're interested in more information, read more.
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Got Coffee? Or Tea?
If you would like to help keep a "spring" in the steps of our teachers and staff this fall, they always enjoy donated K cups for the Keurig machine in the newly renovated lunch room. Consider purchasing a box during your next market trip. Caffeine-free welcome too! Thank you.
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Teacher Spotlight - New Feature!
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This Week's Teacher Spotlight is On: 
Allegra Gerhardt!
Ms. Gerhardt is currently a 3rd grade teacher filling in for Mrs. Kennedy, who is presently out on maternity leave. Allegra grew up in the T/E School District, attending Beaumont, T/E Middle and Conestoga High School. She went on to attend Drexel University, where she played lacrosse, and is currently working on a Graduate Degree from Eastern University.
Ms. Gerhardt started working for VFE as a Special Education Paraprofessional in the 2012-13 school year. Before that she worked in downtown Philadelphia at a learning center for 3-5 year olds in the morning and an after school program for 6-12 year olds.
We asked Ms. Gerhardt to share a little about herself so that the students and parents at VFE could get to know her better. This is what she had to say...
Please tell us about your family...
My Dad is my hero. He works in finance and is a true outdoorsman, with many interests and hobbies. He has taught me so much throughout my life. My Mom is amazing! She is an avid runner and Pilates instructor. She is the reason I wanted to become a teacher and she continues to guide me through my career. I also have two older brothers, Wade (29) & Travis (27) and they are the best! What is your favorite color? Red What are some of your hobbies outside of school?
I enjoy coaching and working out. Presently I coach lacrosse for Conestoga High School and for Motion Lacrosse Club. I also enjoy being with my family and friends, going to concerts, the beach & traveling. I also love reading & being outside! Do you have a favorite vacation destination? If so, where?
I love to travel! I do not think I could pick just one! This summer I went to London & Scotland and absolutely loved them both! Being and educator can be both a fulfilling and challenging role. What inspired you to become a teacher? My mother was a teacher, she taught regular as well as special education. I was always interested in what she did and I loved going to see her classroom and meet her students. I grew up babysitting and working at camps in the summertime and I just loved being around children. I always felt like I had a calling for it, so I have stuck with it and I could not be happier! Thinking back to when you were an elementary student, what was your favorite part of school or a special memory you would like to share? I loved elementary school so much. Tredyffrin Easttown is a special place to go to school and having that experience was incredible for me. My favorite memory that comes to mind was the fourth grade talent show. Four of my best friends and I worked so hard on a dance routine to a popular Britney Spears song. Practicing and preforming with my best friends was such a fun experience. What makes it even more amazing is that I am still, to this day, very close with those same girls! With VFE's theme of Super Heroes in mind, What is your Superpower?
I think my superpower would be caring. I think I am a very caring person and I care about each and every one of my students! Finally, we would like to appeal to your humour side. If you were a fruit or vegetable, which one would you be and why?
If I were a fruit I would be an apple, because I absolutely love fall, it is my favorite season. Also, apples represent teachers, and I love that also! |
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Girls Youth Basketball Clinic
Tuesday, Nov 4, 2014 
A Girls Youth Basketball Clinic will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 (10am-Noon) at VF Middle School for girls in grades 2 - 8. Pre-registration is encouraged. To get more details about the event, check out the flyer.
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 Thank you so much Peggy McGarrity for coordinating another day of Health Screenings this Wednesday. Special thanks to Beth Stanfield, Monica Moore, Nancy Coradi, Donna Costin, and Sukie Carpenter for their efforts with coordinating Picture Day. Our children love getting their pictures taken and is very special to the parents. So, thank you! Thank you to Natalie Sudall and Jan Sachs for coordinating all the Library Volunteers! A heartfelt thank you to Angel McAveney for the fun Kona Ice night. Our children look forward to this special event! Coordinating the logistics for School Directory is an extremely time consuming task. We thank Sandy Gilman for taking this on again this year and doing an amazing job! A very big applause to Raquel Hunter, Joanna Novelli and Donna Costin for their tireless work in coordinating the Falcon 5K/1K run. Thank you, ladies! It was a smashing success! |
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Upcoming Events
10/03 - Student Picture Day
10/03 - VFES School store Grand Opening
10/07 - 10/10 - ERB Testing (Grades 2 - 4)
10/15- Mother Goose coming
10/16- Walk to the School Day
10/21-10/27 - Book Fair
11/4-Girls BasketBall Clinic
12/5- VFES Movie Night
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2014-2015 Falcon Publication Dates
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Questions or Comments?
Contact the Editors:
Tracy Grigoriades
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