EARLY RELEASE CONTINUES ON WEDNESDAYS! K-12th grade students will be released every Wednesday one hour earlier than usual. Release time is 2:10 p.m. every Wednesday.  

MS/HS Schedule Change Requests:
In order to have a class change an Add/Drop form must be filled out and signed by teachers and parents. Forms can be picked up and returned to the main office or counselor's office (building E). Late requests will be accepted until Thursday, January 17. Any questions about scheduling will need to be directed to Miss Radmall, the school guidance counselor. candiceradmall@visioncsd.org

School Closure Procedures:

IN THE EVENT OF SCHOOL CLOSURE OR EMERGENCY CLOSURE: The most accurate updated information can be found on our Facebook page and our website at visioncharterschool.net.  We will send out news via this newsletter. If you would like to receive our newsletters, you may sign up on our website. You may also check updates on Channel 2, 12, 6, and 7.  

We are aware that many families are traveling a long distance daily to get to VCS.  In the event of snow and ice, we prefer that you and your family come late to school and be safe than rush to avoid a tardy and potentially encounter dangerous traffic situations. Therefore, we will not count your child absent as long as they are at school NO LATER than 11 a.m. daily. Tardies will always be excused during bad weather days. Your safety is our first priority!  (Your child will still be responsible to make up missed work in a timely manner.) 

CARPOOL INTEREST:

If you live in the northeast Nampa - Airport Road area or across the freeway and interested in carpooling, please contact Pam Tackett.  Her email is pamtack@hotmail.com.  Her phone numbers are 467-6498 or 697-0444.

LOTTERY INFORMATION:

 Vision Charter School is accepting applications for the 2013-2014 school year! Vision Charter School will hold its lottery for enrollment for the 2013-2014 school year beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, March 22, 2013 in room C1.

Applications may be found here:  Download an application.. Completed applications must be postmarked by March 13, 2013 and if hand delivered, no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, March 15, 2013. Applications received after March 15 at 4:00 p.m. will be placed into the pool for the following year and at the bottom of the wait list for each grade level.

Vision Charter School is a FREE K-12 College Prep Science and Art School! Vision Charter School offers students a small and safe school environment. Its accelerated and advanced curriculum is rooted in a classical education and emphasizes character and leadership development, arts and science instruction, gifted and talented curriculum for all students, and music training. Qualifying high school students at VCS are offered dual credit college classes.

VCS is adding another full day kindergarten class next year.  In addition, Vision Charter School is adding another first, second, third, and fourth grade class.  Now is the best time to turn in an application and invest in the future of your child!

All prospective students will be given the opportunity to enroll in the FREE public charter school, regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, social or economic status, or special needs.

Loteria de Inscripcion para 2013-2014. Fecha: 22 de marzol de 2013; hora: 8:30 a.m. Para obtener una aplicacion visita el sitio web www.visioncharter.net. Las aplicaciones completas deben ser mataselladas antes del 13 de marzol, y si a mano entregada, debemos recibiras mas adelante que las 4 p.m. el 15 de marzol. Las aplicaciones recibidas despues del 15 de marzol a las 4 p.m. seran colocadas en el fondo de usos por el uno siguiente. Todos los ninos de kindergarten al grado 12 tienen la oportunidad de hacer una apicacion sin tener en cuenta la raza, el color, el origen nacional o etnico, la religion, el genero, el estado social o economic, o las necesidades especiales.

Check out our website at visioncharter.net, call 455-9220, or e-mail the Administrator at wendyroldenkamp@msn.com for additional information. Interested families may set up a tour of our school by calling 455-9220.

Send Applications to:

Vision Charter School

19291 Ward Road

Caldwell, Idaho 83605

**Parents of incoming kindergarten students need to fill out an application and submit it in the same process as all other applicants. 

COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAM:

The SAT PREP CLASS is coming our way! VCS pays for interested juniors and seniors to take this SAT prep class. This course starts on March 11th and runs through April 12th.  The course is offered at VCS through the Idaho Educational Network teleconferencing technology.  The class runs from 7-8 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays for four weeks. If you or child is interested in securing a spot, please contact Mrs. Lair at erinlair@visioncsd.org. 

This four-week course provides an overview of the SAT, teaches test taking strategies specific to the SAT, and offers practice SAT tests. This course equips students with the tools they need to be successful on the SAT as well as helping them to identify their weak areas and directing them to resources that can help them make their weak areas strong. 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

End of quarter:  January 11, 2013

Friday, January 18, 2013: Report Cards will be sent home with students.

Saturday, January 19, 2013: Vision Charter School Robotics Storytime at Caldwell Public Library.

Monday, January 21, 2013 NO SCHOOL, Human Right's Day, Teacher Staff Development

Thursday, Feb 7, 2013 @ 6:00pm FAFSA Open lab night at VCS to help Seniors and parents of Seniors complete the financial aid application for 2013-2014 school year.
 

Thursday, February 21, 2013: 6th -12th grade Science Fair/Expo, 

PFA meeting: Please plan on attending the PFA meeting on February 7, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. in Building M.