SPIRIT WEEK FOR ALL KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELFTH GRADE STUDENTS:

Monday: Pajama Day

Tuesday: Twin Day (Dress the same as another student)

Wednesday: Crazy Hair/Hat Day

Thursday: Character Day (Favorite Movie or Book)

Friday: Class color day (9th -12th)/ Spirit wear or regular jeans day for K-8th graders

Spirit Week does not require a donation to participate. Just wearing jeans and not participating in the theme will not be allowed. Modesty Rules Apply and no tights or yoga pants without skirts or shorts over them that come down to the top of the knee. No tank tops and shirts must cover the shoulder and not be low cut or see through. 

Anthony Moretti Student vs Staff Memorial Basketball Game will be held at Middleton Middle School Gym from 7-8:30 p.m. on Friday, November 7th. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and a $5 fee will be collected at the door. 50% of the all ticket sales will be donated to St. Jude's children's research hospital.  All parents and students are invited to the Tailgating party from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Middleton Middle School Gym Parking Lot. Pizza will be sold for dollar a slice. Soda will be sold for fifty cents.

VISION CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL SWIM TEAM GOES TO STATE:

Congratulations to the High School Boys Relay Team who will be competing at State this Friday and Saturday. GO EAGLES! We are so proud of the whole team!

FALL BACK- Nov 2, 2014 - Daylight Saving Time 

COLLEGE APPLICATION WEEK NOVEMBER 10-14:

Dear Students and Families,

The office of the State Board Of Ed is pleased to announce November 10-14, as Idaho College Application Week. Throughout this week, high schools across the state will host events to assist students with the college application process. Vision Charter School will participate in Idaho's College Application Week pilot year, with the goal of ensuring that all members of our senior class apply to at least one two-year or four-year college or university program this fall.

The overarching goal of Idaho College Application Week is to provide an opportunity for all Idaho seniors to complete and file college applications. To us, college means any education program beyond high school including certificate programs, two-degree programs, and four year-degree programs.

Vision Charter School senior students will be completing their college applications on Monday, November 10, 2014 during their advisory class (1:41-3:15 p.m.). Families are welcome to visit the school to assist their student during the application process. In addition, if you are interested in volunteering during the event, please let me know. Volunteers can assist students with the completion of online college applications, or distribute information about financial aid opportunities.

If you have questions, please call Mary Dowski, Counselor, at (208) 455-9220 (ext 324). You can also find more information about the initiative online at gotocollege.idaho.gov. Thank you in advance for your support of this exciting initiative to encourage Idaho's students to make college part of their future.

Sincerely,

Mrs.OldenKamp

DATES TO KNOW: 

November 2: Time Change

November 4: Election Day

November 6: PFA  Meeting 6 p.m. in the VCS Library

November 7: Staff versus student Annual Basketball game 6:30 -8:30 at Middleton Middle School gym.

November 10-14: College Application Week

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

November 15: Fall High School Musical

November 22: Craft Bazaar in the gym

November 24: Roller Drome VCS skate night 6-8 p.m. Admission $5, Skate Rental $2

November 24-28: NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break

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.

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 13: PT Conferences 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

February 16: NO School - President's Day

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

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.

Everyday 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.)