GRADUATION Information:  Graduation will be held Friday, May 24th at the Nampa Civic Center at 7 p.m. The practice will be held at Nampa Civic Center at 10 a.m. on May 24th. 

ALL NIGHT GRAD PARTY:  

The first Vision Charter High School graduating class is on its final stretch to Pomp and Circumstance! The class of 2013 is planning an after graduation party to have one last opportunity to enjoy spending time together as a class. They are in need of donations to make this night amazing! Please consider donating items that could be useful in a dorm or apartment living situation: microwave, mini fridge, Scentsy burners, coffee pot, hot pot, lamps, DVD player, iPods, X-long twin sheets, and other living essentials. Also, a monetary gift would be welcomed by the planning committee to help make this party memorable for the students. Anything and everything helps! We are able to provide a receipt for tax purposes as well. Contact Mrs. Lair (erinlair@visioncsd.org) or Shelly Riley (sr2769@msn.com) with questions.  All businesses and individuals who donate will also receive a thank you in the website and facebook with their contact information. This is a great way to advertise your business! 

FACEBOOK:

Vision Charter School Facebook site may be reached from our website at visioncharter.net. Facebook is a great place to get updated pictures of the building progress and view a gallery of pictures from VCS.  

VCS PARENT/ SON DANCE AND DINNER

High School boys are invited to a fun evening out with a parent!  VCS Parent /Son Dance and Dinner will be held Friday, May 10, 2013 from 6-7:45 p.m. in Building M.

VCS PARENT/DAUGHTER DANCE AND  DINNER

High School young ladies are invited to a fun evening out with a parent! VCS Parent/Daughter Dance and Dinner will be held Friday, May 10, 2013 from 8-9:45 p.m. in Building M.  

Middle School Robotics Camp:

VCS Middle School Robotics camp will run July 29-August 2nd from 9:30 -3 p.m. at Vision Charter School located in the new cafeteria. Students will receive a camp shirt and snacks. Students may also access the free summer lunch program daily. The cost is $50 a person. Spots will be given on a first come/first serve basis to enrolled students going into 6th-8th grade. We have 22 spots available for this amazing opportunity! To secure a spot, applicants must return the $50 check made out to Vision Charter School along with a completed Camp Application which may be located in the office of VCS.  This camp will be taught by Mrs. Mitchell. Mrs. OldenKamp and High School Robotics Team members will assist with the camp. Students from this camp will be allowed to apply for limited positions on the 2013-2014 VCS Robotics Team! 

OPEN YOUR HOME.  OPEN YOUR WORLD.

Share the American way of life with an enthusiastic exchange student, and expose yourself or your own children to international cultures. If Vision Charter School refers a family to me they earn a $250 scholarship/referral fee.

EF is the leader in high school exchange, bringing more students to the US than any other exchange organization. EF Foundation offers unparalleled support to all program participants. Locally, I would be the primary support for you, the students and the school. In addition, we have 10 other support staff locally and a full-time staff is available at our Cambridge, Massachusetts headquarters 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. With strong international relationships, EF Foundation is able to be in immediate contact with family members abroad.  Hosting an exchange student offers a profound experience that does more than change your world view. It changes your life - forever.

I look forward to sharing this exciting opportunity with you and your family.   Let me know as soon as possible if you are interested.

Sincerely,
Teresa Wilkins
EF Foundation Coordinator

(Sixth Grade Teacher at Vision Charter School)
208-936-0422

UPCOMING EVENTS: 

ISAT testing continues

Marine Science Trip to Depoe Bay! -- Thursday, May 2, 2013 through Monday, May 6, 2013.

The PFA Meeting will start at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 2nd. The PFA meeting will start with a tour of the new school and then go into the regular meeting. If you are interested in getting involved with the PFA, join us for the new school tour and stay for the PFA meeting.

All donations for class baskets are due to the school by Thursday, May 2nd. Contact your child's teacher for specific details about the basket theme.

May 7th - Beginning Band, choir, and orchestra concert is May 7th at 7:00 p.m. at VCS in Building M. Students need to be there at 6:45 p.m. to prepare. (Students need to wear white on top and black on the bottom.)

May 7th  - Honors choir concert in building M3 starting at 7:30 p.m. immediately following the beginning concert.

May 9th  - Intermediate and Advanced Symphony concerts starting at 7 p.m. at VCS in M3.

May 14th - Race Against Drugs (RAD) performance for 4th -6th grade students will start at 6:00 p.m. at Nampa Civic Center. (Performers need to where their red RAD shirt and black pants.)

May 14th Senior Award Ceremony- Nampa Civic Center at 7:30 p.m.

High School Mother/Son & Father/Daughter Dance will be May 10th.

May 16, 2013 from 5-7 p.m.- All school Book Fair, Math Carnival, PFA Silent Auction, and K-5th grade Science Fair

May 17th - All night 6th grade party

May 17th  - Last day of School for Seniors

May 20- FIELD DAY 4th - 5th grade will be 8:30 -10:30   AND  K-3rd grade 12:30-2:30

May 21-  Elementary Awards in Building M4 **  see schedule below

May 22- 6th-11th grade Awards in Building M4.** see schedule below

May 22nd - 6th-11th grade students will participate in the LUAU from 10:30-12:30 

Last day of School for K-11th grade - May 22nd at  early release at 1:00 p.m.

VCS Graduation PRACTICE at Nampa Civic Center at 10 a.m. - Friday, May 24, 2013

VCS Graduation at Nampa Civic Center at 7:00 p.m. - Friday, May 24, 2013

UPCOMING ISAT SCHEDULE:

8th grade will test in math starting at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 30th.

9th grade will test in math starting right after lunch on Tuesday, April 30th.

6th grade will test in reading starting at 8:30 on Wednesday, May 1st.

7th grade will test in reading starting at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 2nd.

6th grade will test in math starting at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, May 3rd.

School Closure Procedures:

IN THE EVENT OF SCHOOL CLOSURE OR EMERGENCY CLOSURE: The most accurate up to date information can be found on our Facebook page and our website at visioncharterschool.net. We will send out news via the newsletter. You may also check updates on Channel 2, 12, 6, and 7. I strongly encourage all parents to sign up for our newsletter via the website. This is the only way to receive the newsletters.

VCS Board Elections:

Three board member are up for re-election this summer : Dr. Elizabeth Hannah, David Snow, and Tracie Wood. These board members will be running again for their positions as incumbents. Elections, voting procedures, and candidates will be announced in May via the e-mail newsletter and the website. Please direct all questions to Mrs.OldenKamp at wendyroldenkamp@msn.com.  Anyone interested in running for a position on the Vision Charter School Board must fill out the VCS Board Member Application available in the VCS office and return it to the school no later than Friday, May 17, 2013.  

Applications may be hand delivered or mailed to:

Vision Charter School
19291 Ward Road 
Caldwell, Idaho 83605