In this issue:

THANK YOU to all who helped make the PFA Carnival and Science Night a huge success! It was a wonderful family evening.

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4th - May 8th

This is a great time to email your child's teacher and let them know their hard work does not go unnoticed!

Robotics Camp Details:

Please drop by the elementary office to pick up a robotics camp flyer if you are interested in receiving more information about having your current 3rd - 7th grade child attend a robotics and engineering camp at Vision Charter School this summer! Spots are limited.

10th -12th grade Prom:

Vision Charter is hosting The Great Gatsby High School Prom on Saturday, May 9, 2015 from 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Ticket prices range from $17 for single or $30 per couple.

Applications to bring a guest from outside Vision Charter School are due no later than 3:30 p.m., May 7th. These may be picked up at the secondary office. Guests must be enrolled in 9th-12th grade.

SWIM TEAM:

For those interested in joining the swim team next year, there will be an informational meeting in H-2 (Elementary side) on Tuesday, May 12th right after school for about 20 minutes. Hope to see you then! If you cannot make it, please contact head coach Kara Evans at karaevans@visioncsd.org for more information.

Associate of Arts degree program applications are now being accepted for the upcoming 2015-2016 school year. ALL students who will be enrolled in 9th - 11th grade at Vision this upcoming 2015-2016 school year are invited to apply.

This program is for students wishing to earn an AA-Liberal Arts degree while in high school. Please see Ms. Dowski's web site for more details and to obtain a copy of the application. If you have any questions, please email Ms. Dowski at marydowski@visincsd.org or call her at 455-9220 ext. 324.

APPLICATIONS DUE: MAY 15, 2015*

http://visioncsdcounselor.weebly.com/associate-of-arts-degree.html

* the next due date for submission of applications will be during fall, 2015

DATES TO KNOW:

May 5: Marine Science field trip to the Idaho Aquarium

May 6: MS Band Festival boarding the bus at 8:15 a.m. and leaving at 8:20 a.m.

May 7: Secondary Talent Show starts at 6pm, HS lettering ceremony at intermission, and Senior Awards starts around 7 in the VCS gym.

May 9: Prom 7:30-9:30

May 10: MOTHER's DAY

May 11: 6th grade field trip to the Zoo and Discovery Center

May 12: HS Swim Team Informational Meeting from 3:20-3:40 p.m. in room H2.

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

May 14: Board Meeting starting at 5:30 p.m. in the VCS library.

May 14: STEM Racing car show from 10-2

May 15: 4th and 5th grade field trip to Firebird Raceway leave campus at 10 return by 3.

May 15: 6th grade Lock In

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 19: Last Day Seniors

May 20: RAD RALLY field trip for 4th and 5th grade students

May 21: K-6th grade Field day 12:00-2:50 details tbd

May 22: Last Day Awards Schedule: 6th -8th grade awards from 8:20-9:15,

9th-11th grade awards from 9:25-10:25, sack lunch outside whole school from 10:30-11:10, 3rd-5th grade awards from 11:20- 12:10, Kindergarten-2nd grade awards from 12:20-1:30, early release at 1:40.

May 23: Graduation practice at 10 a.m. and the ceremony will start at 7 p.m. in the Nampa Civic Center auditorium. Idaho's first lady will be our guest speaker!