2014-2015 Lottery

Vision Charter School is accepting applications for the 2014-2015 school year! Vision Charter School will hold its lottery for enrollment for the 2014-2015 school year beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, March 21, 2014 in the secondary technology room.

Applications may be found at visioncharter.net under enrollment/lottery. Completed applications must be postmarked by March 13, 2014 and if hand delivered, no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, March 14, 2014. Applications received after March 14 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. Our accelerated and advanced curriculum ensures every class is taught to the highest standards. The school 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. Eligible students are able to graduate from high school with a two year Associate of Arts from CWI for half the cost. 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 2014-2015. Fech : 21 de marzo  2014; hora 9:00 a.m. Para obtener una aplicacion visita el sito webwww.visioncharter.net. Las aplicaciones completas deben ser recibidas antes del 13 de marzo y si es entregada por mano debemos recibirla  antes de las 4:00 de la tarde el dia 14 de marzo. Las aplicaciones  recibidas despues del 14 de marzo a las 4:00 de la tarde seran colocadas  en el fondo de usos por el uno siguinte. 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 entice, la religion, el genero, el estado social o economica, o las necesidades especiales.

Check out our website at visioncharter.net, call 455-9220, or e-mail the Administrator at wendyoldenkamp@visioncsd.org 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

COMMUNITY INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS will be held on Thursday, February 20th and Tuesday, March 11th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Vision Charter School gymnasium. 

VCS HS ROBOTICS WIN BIG! 

Vision Charter's FTC Robotics Team #2997 - Beauty Bot and The Beasts brought home two coveted awards from the February 15th state championship in Moscow, Idaho!

  Think Award - Given to the team that best reflects the "journey" the team took as they experienced the engineering design process during the build season. The engineering section of the notebook is the key reference for judges to help identify the most deserving team. Journal entries of interest to judges for this award will include those describing the underlying science and mathematics of the robot design and game strategies, the designs, re-designs, successes, and those 'interesting moments' when things weren't going as planned.

2nd Place Inspire Award - Given to the team that truly embodied the 'challenge' of the FTC program. The team that receives this award is chosen by the judges as having best represented a 'role-model' FTC Team. This team is a top contender for all other judging categories and is a strong competitor on the field. 

The 2nd Place Inspire Award means our team moves on to the FTC West Super-Regional Tournament in Sacramento, CA on March 20th-22nd.

This team is coached by Jeff Olson and Brad Hunt. Team members include Sam C., Cade P., Isaiah L., Owen N., Hannah S., Greyson H., Shannon G., Makennah P., Sam H., Andrew V., Elijah B., Michael E.,  and Brian C.

Can you help send these awesome kids to California?  

THANKS!

Thank you to Lisa Zeiter for being the first official sponsor of FTC TEAM #2997 for the 2013-2014 season! We appreciate you and VCS families should too! Remember Lisa when you are buying / selling real estate in the Treasure Valley.

Want to see your ad here?  Contact JeffOlson@Visioncsd.org and become an official sponsor of Team #2997 and help send them to Super-Regionals in California!

PICTURES!

The VCS Yearbook Staff needs your help. Please submit your own school event or candid photos and they could be included in the yearbook!

To submit photos to the yearbook staff, go to community.lifetouch.com and register with the following access codes:

Middle School Yearbook (Gr. 7-8) Access Code: VPETWU

High School Yearbook (Gr. 9-12) Access Code: IVOMFO

Once registered, you will receive an email from Lifetouch with an activation link. You must click the activation link before you can log into the Community Upload site.

If you have any questions you can e-mail Mr. Boothby at markboothby@visioncsd.org

Chili Feed and Silent Auction

Come enjoy a night out and

Support the "Class of 2015"

Date: Saturday March 1, 2014

Time: 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. 
Place: Vision Charter School Gym

Serving Chili, Cornbread, Salad, Dessert, and Drinks

Cost at the door: $6.00 a person or $20.00 family of 4

Pre-order cost:   $5.00 per ticket and $18.00 family of 4

Silent Auction Winners announced at 7:30 p.m.

Some of the Auction items from:

Big Daddy BBQ, Garbonzos Pizza, Mane Tamers Salon, DayStar Labs, LLC, Ridley's Family Market, Jump Time, Dart Zone, Wahooz, Caldwell Bowl, and more!

Donations for Auction Welcome and Appreciated

Need a donation picked up?

Want to purchase Tickets?

Have questions?

Please call: 869-7306 or 412-9833
Email:

kurtscheffler@visioncsd.org     

skattergirl2009@hotmail.com                       

Proceeds assist with the "Class of 2015" Senior Trip

DATES TO KNOW: 

Thursday, February 20th: The Informational Session is for families interested in learning more about Vision Charter School and considering applying for our school for the 2014-2015 school year. The informational session will be held from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the gym.

Feb. 25 - Middle School Band and Orchestra Pops Concert 7:00 p.m. on the stage

Thursday, February 27: 6th-12th grade Science Expo from 4:30-6 p.m.  In addition, the Art department will be offering a "Gallery Walk" in the art room. Student ceramics and art portfolios will be displayed. The MS and HS robotics teams will be showcasing their robots.

Saturday, March 1: Chili Feed and Silent Auction from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Vision Charter School Gym. All proceeds assist with the "Class of 2015" Senior Trip.

Tuesday, March 11: The Informational Session is for families interested in learning more about Vision Charter School and considering applying for our school for the 2014-2015 school year. The informational session will be held from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the gym.

March 13: Deadline to have applications post marked to be considered for the lottery.

March 14: Deadline to hand deliver lottery applications is 4 p.m. to the VCS office.

Mar. 7-8 - The Middle School Drama Club will be performing "The Worries of Wanda Winsome" and the High School Drama Club will be performing "Much Ado about Nothing".

Thursday, March 20: Last Day of 3rd Quarter

March 21: The 2014-2015 Lottery starts at 9 a.m. in the technology room in the secondary building.

March 21- 28th: NO SCHOOL/ Spring Break

Monday, March 31: School Resumes

Thursday and Friday, April 3rd and 4th: PT Conferences from 3:30- 7 p.m.

Wednesday, April 16: Junior SAT Day

Thursday, May 15: Elementary Science Fair, Math Carnival, Book Fair, PFA Auction from 4-7p.m. at VCS.

Tuesday, May 20: Last Day Seniors

Friday, May 23: Last Day of School K-11th grade Early Release 1:40

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES:  Feb. 25 - Middle School Band and Orchestra Pops Concert 7:00 p.m. on the stage

Mar. 7-8 - The Middle School Drama Club will be performing "The Worries of Wanda Winsome" and the High School Drama Club will be performing "Much Ado about Nothing". Times TBD.

Mar. 13 - 2nd and 3rd grade present "First!" at 7:00 p.m. on the stage

Apr. 7 - Advanced Symphony and Honors Choir pre-festival concert 7:00p.m. on the stage

Apr. 8 - Advanced Symphony festival during school

Apr. 9 - Honors Choir festival during school

May 1 - Middle School band and orchestra pre-festival concert 7:00 p.m. on the stage

May 2-3 - Musical Theatre presents "Hello Dolly!" on the stage (three performances)

May 13 - Advanced Symphony and Honors Choir Pops Concert 7:00 p.m. on the stage

May 19 - Race Against Drugs! 7:00 p.m. in the gym and on the stage

College Prep Websites and updated information from the Guidance Counselor, Ms. Radmall may be located at her blog at http://www.visioncharter.net/counselor. 

SCHOLARSHIPS:

Opportunity Scholarship - Deadline 3/1/14

http://www.boardofed.idaho.gov/scholarship/opportunity.asp

Armed Forces and Public Safety Officer Scholarship - Open/No deadline

http://www.boardofed.idaho.gov/scholarship/pub_safety.asp

Scholarship Search:

http://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/featured-scholarships

Idaho Community Foundation - ICF manages over 60 different scholarship funds - each customized according to the desires of the fund creator. Each has its own eligibility criteria, application requirements, and review process. Many have their own applications, deadlines, and eligibility requirements.    http://www.idcomfdn.org/Scholarships

March 7, 2014 - The deadline for high school students to enter the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division's Law Day Art Contest. The theme is American Democracy and the Rule of Law: Why Every Vote Matters.

March 31, 2014- The deadline for students to enter the Inclusion First Video Challenge. A team of 2-4 students can submit a 30-60 second video (doesn't need to be fancy, and may be recorded on a cell phone) sharing their vision of a message to include and welcome all individuals in our schools and communities. The first place prize will be a $50 gift certificate. To learn more, visit their website.   

April 15, 2014 - The deadline for students to apply for the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the American Public Works Association's scholarship. The scholarships will be awarded to applicants entering or continuing vocational educational training or to applicants entering or continuing a four-year college or university. Visit http://rockymountain.apwa.net (under the resource tab) for more information. For more information, e-mail  kthomson@seaeng.com.   

OPPORTUNTIES:

Arbor Day Photo Contest for 5th-12th grade students: Students submit digital photos that capture their interpretation of the Look to the Forest theme.  Cash prizes and more.  Submit entries by March 24.  More information and past photo galleries: www.idahoforests.org/photoentry.htm.

Idaho Writing Camps during Spring Break - The Cabin is hosting Idaho Writing Camps over Spring Break for Idaho youth. Join The Cabin, in collaboration with Boise Art Museum and Boise Rock School, for two new camps that provide adventures in the art of writing. Camps will take place March 24-28 from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information and to register online, visit www.thecabinidaho.org.  

Movie Trailer Cap Ed Contest:

$1000 Grand prize and other cash prizes to be be awarded to the top 3 entrants and their schools. The top 10 entries will be shown on the big screen at the awards ceremony. For complete contest rules visit CapEd.com/contest.

e-Camp- Grades -9 (June 8-10, 2014)

Explore engineering and computer science while living on campus in a college dormitory. Cost $200 (scholarships available) Application deadline is May 1st http://coen.boisestate.edu/k-12/summar programs/

e-Girls- Grades 9-11th (June 13-14)

Free overnight program for girls currently in 9th-11th grade. Workshops are led by Engineers professionals and college students.

http://coen.boisestate.edu/k-12/summer-programs/

Safe Sitter Babysitting Class at West Valley Medical Center

SCHOOL CLOSURES/ SNOW DAYS:

 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 also send out updates via this newsletter. If you would like to receive our newsletters, you may sign up on our website.

You may also check updates on KTVB channel 7, KBOI channel 2, KIVI/KSAW channel 6 and 9.

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 rather 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 10 a.m. daily during harsh weather conditions. Please notify the attendance clerk when signing in that the tardy was due to road conditions.  Tardies will always be excused during bad weather days. This grace period only applies on bad weather days.  Your safety is our first priority!  (Your child will still be responsible to make up missed work from any class per the attendance policy.)