In this issue:

KEEPING INFORMED:

Please check visioncharterschool.net to see the 2014-2015 calendar, supply lists, and dress code. 2014-2015 Bus Routes are now posted on the website.

Stay connected to Vision Charter School by "liking" us on Facebook.

Lunch Orders:

2014-2015 Free and Reduced Lunch applications are available online at visioncharter.net in addition to lunch ordering directions. The free/reduced hot lunch applications can be found on our website or you may pick one up from either of the front offices. Every family must fill a new application out each school year. Until you have received notification from the hot lunch program Director, Cindy Walgamott, that your application has been approved, do not assume your child will begin receiving hot lunches. You will need to send your child with a cold lunch until you have received notification that your application is approved. Cindy Walgamott may be reached at cindywalgamott@visioncsd.org.

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, in 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 go to school every day unless they are truly sick
Avoid scheduling vacations or doctor appointments when school is in session. Set appointments for early release Wednesday's whenever possible.
Talk to the teachers 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.

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 9/5/2014 - 11/7/2014 will receive two tickets for a drawing for an IPAD MINI. Every student who attends every day but one from 9/5/2014-11/7/2014 will receive one ticket for a drawing for an IPAD MINI.

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

**K-5th grade students will have one IPAD MINI drawn for Elementary. (342 students)

**6th-12th will have one IPAD MINI drawn for Secondary. (344 students)

*** 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.)

DATES TO KNOW:

Thursday, September 4: PFA meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. in the library.

Thursday, September 11: Board meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. in the library.

Thursday, September 18: PICTURE DAY (Dress up allowed, no jeans)

Friday, September 26: K-12th grade Open House 3:30-6 p.m./Family Movie Night 6-11 p.m.

Friday, October 3: NO SCHOOL/ Teacher Inservice

Friday, October 10: MS & HS Evening Socials

October 13-17: FALL BREAK NO SCHOOL

October 24/25: HS drama performs "Our Town" 7 p.m. Tickets $5/ $10 per family

October 28: K/1 fall program 7:00 p.m. on the VCS stage.

October 29: End of First Quarter

October 30: MS/HS musical groups perform fall concert on stage

October 31: Whole school celebration of the book, "Alice in Wonderland"

November 14: NO SCHOOL/Parent Teacher conferences 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

November 15: Fall High School Musical

December 16: All elementary Christmas Performance at Jewett Auditorium 7 p.m.

December 18: All secondary Christmas Performance on the VCS stage at 7 p.m.

November 24-28: NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break

December 22-January 2: Christmas Break

January 16 End of 2nd quarter/Semester

January 19: No School MLK Jr. Day/ Teacher Inservice

February 6/7th: MS Drama Presentation TBD

February 26: MS Pops concert 7 p.m. on the VCS stage

March 5: 2nd/3rd program 7 p.m. on the stage

March 13/14: HS spring play TBD

April 7: HS Festival Concert 7 p.m. on the VCS stage

April 24-25: HS spring musical

April 30: MS Festival concert 7 p.m. on the VCS stage

May 12: HS Pops concert and music awards 7 p.m. on the VCS stage

May 14: Elementary Science night/ math carnival/Book Fair/PFA Auction

May 18: RAD 7 p.m. on the VCS Stage

May 19: 6th grade spring concert and awards at 7 p.m. on the VCS stage.

May 23: Graduation practice at 10 a.m. and the ceremony will start at 7 p.m. in the Nampa Civic Center auditorium.