Siblings in Lottery:

Please remember that you must turn in an application for the lottery by March 12, 2015 for any incoming kindergarten siblings.

Report Cards:

Report Cards will be sent home Friday, January 30, 2015.  

FAFSA:

TUESDAY, January 20, 2015 from 6pm-7pm, Vision will hold a FAFSA completion night. A CWI representative will be here to assist families in answering questions as the FAFSA is completed. This meeting is designed for parents of current seniors.

Families should bring tax information for 2014. If it has not been completed, they can begin the FAFSA process. 

WHAT: FAFSA NIGHT

WHEN: TUESDAY, 1/20/15

TIME: 6:00PM - 7:00PM

WHERE: VISION CHARTER SCHOOL LIBRARY

COURSE CHANGE REQUEST

Second semester is fast approaching! If your child is interested in changing classes for second semester, then the Drop/Add forms are available in the library for you to complete. Drop/Add forms can also be found on the counselor's web site at http://visioncsdcounselor.weebly.com/academic-forms.html. 

CAUTION**

1) Forms must be submitted completely filled out and include the signature of teachers and parents

2) Requests are not automatically approved; and even though the teacher and parent may approve the change, it may be impossible to fulfill the request! 

3) Drop/add forms will be received from students until January 23rd at 8:15am in Ms. Dowski's box

4) Properly completed forms will only be considered.

5) IF you are transferring in to an IDLA class, registration ends January 23rd. Please go to www. idahodigitallearning.org for a list of classes or request a list of classes from Mrs. Clark in the library.

If you have questions, please email Ms. Dowski at marydowski@visioncsd.org or call at 455-9220 ext. 324.

HIGH SCHOOL SOCIAL: 
The Vision Charter School senior class is hosting the Winter semi-formal dance/social January 23, 2015. The theme is Casino Royale/James Bond so do not forget your fancy semi-formal coats, ties and dresses. Get ready to dance and have fun with the poker games. - No prizes or cash will be awarded. Students interested in bringing a guest enrolled in another high school may pick up the guest applications in the secondary office. Applications for guests must be turned in by 4:00 p.m. on January 21, 2015.

When: Jan. 23rd

Where: Vision Charter School gym

Time: 7:30-9:30 pm

Cost: $7

Middle School Social:

The eighth graders of VCS are hosting a Hollywood Birthday Party Themed social on Thursday, February 12. The social will be held from 5:30-7:30. The cost is $6 per person. The attire is semi-formal (school modesty rules apply). Contest will be held and refreshments are included.  Only students currently enrolled in Vision Charter School's seventh and eighth grade will be admitted.

DATES TO KNOW:

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

January 20: FAFSA Completion night in the VCS Library from 6-7 p.m.

January 22: Bogus Basin School Ski Night- CANCELLED

January 23: 9th -12th gr Winter Social 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the VCS gym- $7 at the door.

February 3: Lottery Informational Session will be held from 6-7 p.m. in the gym.

February 6/7th: MS Drama Presentation

February 12: Middle School Social Feb.12 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the VCS gym- $6 entry.

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 3: Lottery Informational session will be held from 6-7 p.m. in the gym.

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

March 13/14: HS spring play TBD

March 20-27: Spring Break

March 20: 2015-2016 Lottery

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 1: K-12th grade Science Expo, All school Carnival, PFA Auction

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

May 18: RAD 7 p.m. on the VCS Stage

May 19: 6th grade spring concert and music 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.

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

FLL Robotics teams receive two awards at State Championships!

Both VCS teams won awards in the area of Core Values. We are very proud of the hard work and great attitudes that went into this accomplishment. A special thank you to the coaches and mentors that made it possible: Wendy OldenKamp, Nivy Snow (Techno Troopers) Jamie Warr, Michael Samuelson, Owen Newton (Gravity Bots).

VCS's FLL team, Techno Troopers, won the "Gracious Professionalism" award. This award recognizes a team whose members show each other and other teams respect at all times. They recognize that both friendly competition and mutual gain are possible, on and off the playing field.

VCS's FLL team, Gravity Bots, won the "Inspiration" award. This award celebrates a team that is empowered by their FLL experience and displays extraordinary enthusiasm and spirit.

FLL Robotics teams receive two awards at State Championships!

Both VCS teams won awards in the area of Core Values. We are very proud of the hard work and great attitudes that went into this accomplishment. A special thank you to the coaches and mentors that made it possible: Wendy OldenKamp, Nivy Snow (Techno Troopers) Jamie Warr, Michael Samuelson, Owen Newton (Gravity Bots).

VCS's FLL team, Techno Troopers, won the "Gracious Professionalism" award. This award recognizes a team whose members show each other and other teams respect at all times. They recognize that both friendly competition and mutual gain are possible, on and off the playing field.

VCS's FLL team, Gravity Bots, won the "Inspiration" award. This award celebrates a team that is empowered by their FLL experience and displays extraordinary enthusiasm and spirit.