SPOTLIGHT:

The Musical Theatre class will present "Hello Dolly!" on May 2nd and 3rd.  There will be a 7:00 p.m. performance on May 2nd and 3rd plus a 2:00 p.m. matinee on May 3rd.  Tickets are $2 each, with a maximum of $10 per family.  Doors will open 30 minutes before each performance.  Come enjoy classic songs such as "Put On Your Sunday Clothes", "It Takes a Woman", "It Only Takes a Moment", and of course, "Hello Dolly!"

DATES TO KNOW: 

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

Thursday, May 1: Marine Biology trip to Boise Aquarium

Thursday, May 1: PFA meeting at 4 in the library

Friday and Saturday, May 2-3: The musical theatre class will present "Hello Dolly!" on May 2nd and 3rd.  There will be a 7:00 p.m. performance on May 2nd and 3rd plus a 2:00 p.m. matinee on May 3rd.  Tickets are $2 each, with a maximum of $10 per family.  Doors will open 30 minutes before each performance.  Come enjoy classic songs such as "Put On Your Sunday Clothes", "It Takes a Woman", "It Only Takes a Moment", and of course, "Hello Dolly!"

Thursday, May 8: Middle and High School Talent Show begins at 6:30 p.m. in the gym. Senior Awards will be given out after the Talent Show. The Lettering Ceremony will be during intermission at the Talent Show.

Friday, May 9: The advanced guitar/songwriting class will be performing at the Birdstop in Caldwell on Friday May 9th from 7-8:30, there will be a $3 cover charge.  

Tuesday, May 13:  Advanced Symphony pops concert, senior Symphony recognition and awards, and refreshments will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the gym. Honors Choir pops concert and awards will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the gym.

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

Friday, May 16th: 4th and 5th grade students will be traveling to Liberty Charter for the "Monster RAD Rally". 

Sunday, May 18: Seniors depart for their Senior Trip. They will return on Thursday, May 22nd.  Students will be going to Santa Cruz, California!

Monday, May 19: Race Against Drugs! 7:00 p.m. in the gym

Tuesday, May 20:  6th grade band, orchestra, and choir final concert 7:00 p.m. in the gym.

Tuesday, May 20: Last Day Seniors

Thursday, May 22: K-6th Field Day times are as follows: K-1 from 8:30 -9:30, 2-3 from 9:30-10:30, 4-5 from 12:45-1:45, 6th from 1:45-2:45.

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

Awards ceremonies will be held in the gym during the following times:

7th and 8th from 12:50 -1:20, 9th -11th from 8:30-9:05,  K-3rd from 9:15-9:44, and 4th-6th from 9:55-10:25. You will be notified in advance if your child is receiving an award during these assemblies.

SENIOR GRADUATION PARTY:

To Whom It May Concern:

The parents and friends of Vision Charter School are putting on a Senior Party for the graduating class of 2014 following their graduation ceremony.  The students have worked hard all year and we would like to celebrate their efforts, allowing them a chance for lasting memories with their classmates.

We are looking for donations to support this event. Donations are tax deductible and we are able to provide you with a receipt of donation upon your request. We will accept monetary donations toward the activities of the party or donations to help in the prizes and goodies given to the students. Note the following examples:

• Extra-long Twin sheet sets
• Small refrigerator
• Microwave
• Hot Pot
• Bowls/ Plates
• Silverware
• Towels
• Dutch Brothers Gift Cards
• Albertsons Gift Card
• Half.com, Amazon, or Barnes and Noble Gift Cards
• Other college dorm/ apartment essentials to get these students started on the right foot

We appreciate any donation you are able to give. Thank you for your support of Vision Charter School's Class of 2014! If interested in donating, please contact Shelly Riley at (208)250-6526 or Jolynn Gibson at (208) 459-0776.

Sincerely,

• July 14-18, 2014
  Honors Summer Experience - For high school students who will be in 10th, 11th or 12th grade in fall 2014. Each day the students will combine classroom experiences taught by Boise State and Honors College faculty with the experience of living in the Honors residence hall. Participants will get a sample of typical Honors courses across a variety of disciplines, each one encouraging them to explore and expand their perspective. Beyond the classroom, they also will get to sample the kinds of activities that Honors students regularly engage in: lab work, field trips, plays, movie night at Driscoll Hall and leadership activities. Registration Cost: $300. Application deadline is April 30. For more information and registration, visit honors.boisestate.edu/summer or email honorscollege@boisestate.edu. View and download the Honors Summer Experience flyer.
• July 31, 2014
  Interdisciplinary Research for High School Students - A series of workshops for high school students in grades 10, 11, and 12. 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday, with a scheduled presentation from NASA Astronaut, Wendy Lawrence at 6-7 p.m. Meals will be provided. Enrollment is limited to 25 students. To register, contact Fabiola Juarez-Coca, fjuarez@boisestate.edu, (208) 426-2281.
• August 14-15, 2014
  Academic Writing Bootcamp - A workshop designed for Junior and Senior high school students. This two-day workshop will help high school students gain a better understanding of academic writing. It is designed to introduce students to writing principles that can be applied to a wide range of writing situations - from the college entrance essay to the ever popular Senior Paper. Registration Cost: $25. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Thursday and Friday. Enrollment is limited to 30. Application deadline is August 1. For more information, contact Nichole Snyder, nicholesnyder@boisestate.edu, (208) 426-3750.

• June 19-20, 2014
  Coding is Cool Workshop - A workshop for high school teachers and high school students in grades 9th-12th. This two-day workshop will introduce computer science and coding to high school students and high school teachers who are interested in learning more about computer science. Registration Cost: $25. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Thursday and Friday. Enrollment is limited to 20. Registration deadline is June 12. Professional Development Credit is optional - cost $60. View and download the Coding is Cool Workshop flyer.