ELEMENTARY CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: 
 The all elementary Christmas program for kindergarten through fifth grade students, "The Jingle Bell Jukebox: The Flipside", will be Tuesday, December 16th at Jewett Auditorium starting at 7:00 p.m. and doors will open at 6:15.  Students need to arrive and be in place by 6:45.  Students may dress up in Christmas outfits.  Regular school modesty rules apply.  Please do not wear Christmas hats.  Directions to Jewett Auditorium will be coming home soon.  See you there!

Directions to Jewett Auditorium for the Christmas Program:

This is a reminder that the all elementary Christmas program will be next Tuesday, December 16, at 7:00 p.m. at the Jewett Auditorium on the campus of College of Idaho.  Here are directions from the school: take Linden into Caldwell.  Take a slight right onto Cleveland Blvd, which will then become Blaine.  Turn left onto S. 20th St.  Then, take your second left onto Fillmore St.  The parking lot and auditorium will be on your left.  I look forward to seeing you there!  The doors will open promptly at 6:15.  Students need to stay with parents until 6:45 p.m. when they will go to the stage.  Please make sure all students use the restroom before getting into place.

SECONDARY CHRISTMAS PROGRAM:

The secondary Christmas program for all sixth through twelfth grade band, orchestra, choir, musical theatre, and advanced symphony students will be Thursday, December 18th at 7:00 p.m. on the VCS stage.  Sixth through eighth graders must wear white on top and black on bottom.  Ninth through twelfth graders wear all black.  All students need to arrive to warm up and tune no later than 6:45 p.m.  and doors will open at 6:30.  Sixth grade students will be in charge of a special treat for younger siblings at the end of the program!  We look forward to seeing you there!

Ugly Sweater Contest:

K-12th grade students and staff are invited to enter our "Ugly Sweater" contest this upcoming Friday, December 19th.   If the sweater is worn over your uniform there is no cost. If you wear jeans or out of uniform it is a $1 donation. All school modesty and appropriateness rules apply. 

Driver's Education:

We are in partnership with the Caldwell School District to provide a superb opportunity for Driver Education. Registration for the winter course will be held in the Caldwell High School Library on Monday, January 12, 2015 at 6:00pm. The first day of classroom instruction will start Tuesday, January 20th at 5:30pm. Class times will be from 5:30pm-7:00pm. Students will receive 30 hours of classroom instruction. In addition, each student will be contacted by a driving instructor to schedule driving instruction. The final class will be held Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015. The cost for this course is $180.00, with a minimum deposit of $60 due at the time of registration. The driver's ed training course will be held at Caldwell High School.  The flyer may be picked up from the VCS Secondary office.  Students must be 14 and a ½ by the first day of class to participate. Students must have a permit by registration night. For more information please see Ms. Brockert, or at 455-9220 ext. 2.

The Giving Tree

Vision Charter School is accepting applications for the 2015-2016 school year!

Vision Charter School will hold its lottery for enrollment for the 2015-2016 school year beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, March 20, 2015 in the secondary technology room.

Applications may be found at visioncharter.net under enrollment/lottery. Completed applications must be postmarked byMarch 12, 2015 and if hand delivered, no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2015. Applications received after March 13 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 2015-2016. Fech : 20 de marzo  2015; hora 9:00 a.m. Para obtener una aplicacion visita el sito web www.visioncharter.net. Las aplicaciones completas deben ser recibidas antes del 12 de marzo y si es entregada por mano debemos recibirla  antes de las 4:00de la tarde el dia 13 de marzo. Las aplicaciones  recibidas despues del 13 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.

Parents will be notified in writing within seven business days of the lottery if their child receives a spot at Vision Charter for the 2015-2016 school year or where their child is located on the wait list.

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

Send Applications to:

Vision Charter School

19291 Ward Road

Caldwell, Idaho 83605

Dear Community Partner:

Vision Charter School is undertaking a project to build a fitness track on campus. Vision Charter School is a K-12 Arts and Science college-prep school, established in the fall of 2007 as a public charter school that operates independently. We strive to produce well-educated, respectful citizen leaders. The current K-12 enrollment is approximately 690 students with approximately 50 full time staff members. The students at Vision Charter School represent a cross-section of Middleton, Caldwell, Nampa, and a number of other Treasure Valley communities.

The mission of this project is to encourage healthy living and healthy habits in our students and staff. Healthy habits result in so much more than just physical health; they are also positively correlated with social-emotional health in students. Physical activity increases oxygen movement, allowing students to more fully and effectively access education. We will incorporate walking challenges to boost the interest in utilizing the path. We hope that these fitness activities posted around the path will encourage enthusiasm for fitness and excitement to utilize this path. Additionally, we will host events inviting families to come out and try out the fitness path. Our school is located in a rural area and has limited access to safe places for students, staff, and families to walk or participate in physical activities. The primary roads surrounding our school are unsafe for travel due to speed limits and a lack of sidewalks. Additionally, there are no parks, greenbelts, or other schools in close proximity providing facilities for fitness activities in the neighborhood. This walking path will open our campus to safe activities students can do with their families, creating a stronger community connection. Finally, a walking path is the perfect way to access physical fitness at all fitness levels and all ages. You do not need to be "athletically inclined" to take advantage and enjoy the walking path and fitness suggestions along the route. The biggest impact is made when no person is excluded from potential benefit. This project is inclusive of all and we hope will make an impact on all lives in our community.

Our total required funding is $40,000: $3,824 (fitness sign materials and installment), $14,094 (Asphalt), $11,820 (Base Gravel), $7,062 (Excavation), $3,200 (Mobilization from Idaho Sand and Gravel). Any contribution to fund this project would be greatly appreciated. We are happy to honor your organization with a sign designating you as helping to make this fitness track possible with a minimum donation of $1,000. All donations are tax deductible. If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact us.

Thank you for your consideration,

Erin Lair
Vice Principal
Vision Charter School
(208)455-9220 x329
erinlair@visioncsd.org