In this issue:

Vision Charter School has partnered with the PFA to create the EVERY DAY COUNTS CAMPAIGN!

This could be one of the BIGGEST fund raisers that Vision Charter School will ever have! All we have to do is increase the whole school attendance from 96% to 97% between Thursday, September 19, 2013 and Friday, November 1, 2013.

Important Fact: Attendance from the first day of school through the first Friday in November drives 85% of all funding for Vision Charter School.

· All students attending school every single day from 9/19/2013 - 11/1/2013 will be entered twice into a drawing for an IPAD MINI and a chance to win one of four $25 gift cards.

· Every student who attends every day but one from 9/19/2013-11/1/2013 will be entered once for a drawing for an IPAD MINI and a chance to win one of four $25 gift cards.

· Every student who misses one day or less during this period will also receive a "FREE JEANS DAY PASS".

· Every student who misses two days or less during this time frame will receive a "FREE POPCORN PASS" to the SNACK SHACK.

**K-5th grade students will have one IPAD MINI drawn for Elementary and two $25 gift cards.

**6th-12th will have one IPAD MINI drawn for SECONDARY and two $25 gift cards.

A Full day of attendance requires a student to receive a minimum of 4 ½ hours of instruction. (Not including passing periods or lunch recess time) If you have to schedule a doctor's appointment, make it for after 1:30 to ensure that they still get counted for attending a full day.

EVERY DAY COUNTS CAMPAIGN! Showing up for school has a huge impact on a student's academic success starting in kindergarten and continuing through high school. Even as children grow older and more independent, families play a key role in making sure students get to school safely every day and understand why attendance is so important for success in school, college, and in a future job!

A few practical tips to help support regular attendance:

· Make sure your children keep a regular bedtime and establish a morning routine.

· Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.

· Ensure your children get to school every day unless they are truly sick

· Avoid scheduling vacations or doctor appointments when school is in session. Set appointment for early release Wednesday's whenever possible.

· Talk to the teacher s and counselors for advice if your children feel anxious about going to school.

· Develop back up plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call a family member, neighbor, or another parent to take your child to school.

LUNCHES: The last day to order October hot lunches is September 26th. Check or cash payment must be received by September 30th. If you have any questions, please call Cindy Walgamott at 208-455-9220 or email cindywalgamott@visioncsd.org.

FARMSTEAD FUNDRAISER: Come join us for family fun on October 3rd. Entry to Farmstead will only be $4 if you mention you are with Vision Charter School and only $3 for those wearing spirit wear. Farmstead will open at noon and the "pig kissing" event will happen at 7 p.m. on October 3rd. More information will be coming about how to vote for your favorite staff member to KISS THE PIG!

DATES TO KNOW:

September 26: Last day to order October hot lunches online. **See below

September 26: HIGH SCHOOL PEP RALLY starting at 5 p.m.

October 3 and 4th NO SCHOOL (teacher inservice days)

October 3rd : Farmstead Fundraiser starting at noon KISS THE PIG at 7 p.m.

October 10th : VCS Board Meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. in the library

October 11th Fall Social 5-7 p.m. for 7th and 8th grade students

October 11th Fall Social 7:30-10 p.m. for 9th-12th grade students

October 14-18th NO SCHOOL Fall Break

October 28th End of First Quarter

October 30 PSAT

October 30 11th and 12th grade College Fair

October 31st "Celebration of Reading"- K-6th will dress up like characters from the book Peter Pan. 7th-12th will dress up like characters from the book Treasure Island.

November 1st - Pajama Day for K-12th grade

November 1st - Staff vrs Seniors Basket Ball tournament and fundraiser for Anthony Morretti.

November 21st and 22nd - Parent/Teacher Conferences from 3:30-7 p.m.

November 25th-29th NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break

Dec. 23-Jan.5 - NO SCHOOL - Christmas Break

January 6 - School Resumes

January 17 - End of 2nd Quarter/Semester

January 20 - NO SCHOOL MLK, Jr. Day

PERFORMANCES:

October 24 - Intermediate band and orchestra and Advanced Symphony and Choir concert 7:00p.m.

November 8 and 9 - "The Trials of Robin Hood" performed by the secondary Drama Department.

November 12 - Kindergarten and First Grade Fall Program 7:00

December 5 - 3rd through 5th grade Christmas program

December 6 and 7 - Musical Theatre presents "Don't Stop Believin'!"

December 10 - Kindergarten through 2nd Grade Christmas program

December 17 - 6th through 12th grade Christmas program

December 19 - Pink Christmas

January 9 or 10 - Boise Philharmonic Children's Concerts (4th-6th grades attend)

COLLEGE PREP DETAILS from the Secondary Vice Principal, Mrs. Lair:
NNU registration and payment must be turned into your dual credit instructor by this Friday, September 27. If you do not turn the paperwork and money in, you must go online and register and pay by November 15. CWI registration deadline is also this Friday, September 27. Final deadline to pay for classes is October 25. Money and registration packets can be turned in at the CWI dual credit offices in Nampa.

VCS is offering spots for a school day administration of the PSAT. All 7-11 grade students are welcome to sign up for a spot. All 10th grade students will be taking the PSAT, paid for by the state. All others interested will be given a spot on a first come first serve basis. The cost to take the test is $14 and is due to the front office to reserve your spot. You may contact Mrs. Lair with questions. The PSAT will be administered on October 30.

ISU Meridian hosts Health Science night - Idaho State University is hosting Health Science Experience Night, an opportunity for students and educators from across the Treasure Valley to learn about health sciences education at ISU. The event will be held Tuesday, October 15, 2013, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the ISU Meridian Health Science Center, 1311 East Central Drive. Visit www.isu.edu/meridian for more information.

College Prep Websites:

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/ One of the best websites for preparing for college!

www.fastweb.com is a website full of scholarships for your child! This is one of the best all inclusive scholarship websites for college prep students to explore.

http://www.braintrack.com/ is a guide to colleges, scholarships, and career choices.

Dual Credit Registration and Deadline Information:

Fall CWI courses (Western Civilization and US History)-

CWI registration: September 27, 2013

CWI payment: October 25, 2013

Students will be provided registration packets with all necessary documents. In order to register and pay for classes, CWI is now requiring students to drop off these registration materials at the Dual Credit office located at 5500 East Opportunity Dr, Nampa, ID 83687. Cash, checks, and credit cards are accepted.

Fall and year-long NNU courses (Musical Theatre, A&P, and Economics)-

NNU registration/ payment: November 15, 2013

You may register for NNU courses through the packets given at VCS or go to nnu.edu/concreg to register and pay online.

Stony Brook Marine Science- deadline to register and pay October 15, 2013.

**All year-long and second semester CWI courses will be registered and paid for in the Spring. The Spring deadline for payment will be March 21, 2014. Courses include (VCS titles): Biology, Spanish 1 and 2, English 11 and 12, Physics, Chemistry, Am. Government, 2nd sem. US History, 2nd sem. Western Civ, Algebra 2, Pre-Calc, and Calc.

**IDLA courses and IEN course deadlines will be discussed by the instructor for the course as dual credit institutions will vary. CSI Dual Credit Registration needs to be done by Sept. 27.

SENIOR CALENDAR OVERVIEW

SEPTEMBER	OCTOBER	NOVEMBER	DECEMBER	JANUARY
College Start Parent Night (Vision Charter Open House) Register for SAT/ACT Preference College Selections to five or less Consider applying for early action/decision Begin organizer for each college Photo copy apps and begin to fill out a draft Get off to a good start academically!!!	Opportune time for college visits Take SAT/ACT Work on college essays Begin looking for scholarships Boise National College Fair at Expo Idaho, Wed Oct. 30	Early Decision or Early Action applications due (NOV 1) check your school Send at least one application by Thanksgiving Keep organizer up to date Browse for and fill out Scholarship applications FAFSA applications available late Nov	Inquire politely for teacher & counselor assistance and recommendations. Submit w/envelope and stamp and allow two weeks for reply ACT/SAT Finish applications/essays and review with counselor, teacher, or parent FAFSA evening, early Dec Submit application Resume scholarship search	Fill out FAFSA (not before Jan 1)-Need parent tax info. Send in first semester high school transcript (if required) FAFSA Open Lab at Vision (late Jan/early Feb. SAT retake Send in any Additional information to colleges Continue Scholarship search
FEBRUARY	MARCH	APRIL	MAY	JUNE
ACT Check colleges and see if they received FAFSA & SAT/ACT as well as necessary financial aid papers SCHOLARSHIPS	Look for responses from colleges Last chance to send any additional information to colleges Possible college visits during the spring Spring College Fair @ BSU	Response from colleges Evaluate which college best suits you Write "Thanks but no thanks letters" to colleges you will not attend View scholarships still available	Final decision-send deposit Fill out dorm forms Scholarship deadlines have passed GRADUATION MAY 24!! Request final transcripts.	HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!! GOOD LUCK!!

Check out this fundraiser for Anthony!