Each HS advisory needs to have a skit (maximum of 2 minutes), a song (maximum of 2 minutes), a motto (maximum of 60 seconds) and a dance (maximum of 2 minutes). Each grade has a certain color that will represent their grade. Freshman colors are orange, sophomores are yellow, juniors are blue, and seniors are pink. The pep rally will be held September 23rd during 4A in the gym.

SPIRIT DAY/ JEANS DAY:

K-12th grade students are invited to participate in the Student Government sponsored SPIRIT DAY for a $1 donation. The theme is PAJAMA DAY! Modesty rules still apply. Students may also dress in traditional jeans day attire for a $1 donation. Students not wanting to participate may wear their uniform.

CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH: CARING

"Never believe that a few caring people can't change the world. For, indeed, that is all who ever have." -- Margaret Mead

Caring Do's: Show you care about others through kindness, caring, generosity and compassion. Live by the Golden Rule . . . treating others the way you want them to treat you. Think how every decision, word or action will impact others.

Caring Don'ts: A caring person lives with these reminders: / Don't be selfish! / Don't be mean! / Don't be cruel! / Don't be insensitive to the feelings of others!

PROGRESS REPORTS:

3-12 Parents: Grades will be updated in parent portal by 3:30pm on September 18. We will not be printing and sending home actual progress reports for this grading period. Parents may locate actual progress report card on the parent portal under the "reports" tab on September 22. If you need instructions for parent portal or to reset your password, please contact Mrs. Bowers at amybowers@visioncsd.org.

K-2 Parents: Parents will receive a hard copy of their child's progress on September 22. September 22.

SNACK SHACK will be open the last day students are in school every week.

OCTOBER BOOK:

The School-wide book for October will be the Jungle Book. All costumes must tie to the Jungle Book. Classroom celebrations on October 29 will be based on celebrating the Jungle Book.

Parent Faculty Association:

Box Tops are allowed to be turned in any time to your child's teacher in kindergarten through sixth grade. Students in seventh through twelfth grade may turn them in to Mrs. Clark in the library. When students have collected 25 Box Tops, they will receive a free popcorn pass. When students have collected 50 Box Tops, they will receive a free jeans day pass.

SWIM TEAM MEET SCHEDULE:

Tuesday, Sept 15th: Nampa Rec Center Warm ups at 5:30 & Meet starts at 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, Sept 26th: Caldwell Y Warms ups- 6:00 p.m.

Friday, Oct 2nd: Caldwell Y Warm ups - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, Oct 17th: Caldwell Y Warm ups - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, Oct 24th: College of Idaho Warms ups -TBA

Tuesday, October 27th: District Boise Y - starts at 9 a.m.

Friday, November 6th/7th: State Boise Y- Warm ups - 12 p.m. Meet - 1 p.m.

DATES TO KNOW:

September 14: 7-12th Basketball practice starts after school 3:15-4:15 p.m.

September 17: Student Government Sponsored Spirit Day K-12th grade PAJAMA DAY for a $1 donation: Modesty rules apply

September 18: NO SCHOOL- Inservice

September 23: During 4A period HS PEP Rally in the gym

September 28: 8th/9th grade PSAT FREE for all 8/9th grade students

October 1: PFA meeting at 6 p.m. in the library, all are invited

October 2nd: NO SCHOOL- Inservice

October 12-16: NO SCHOOL FALL BREAK

October 22: Picture Retakes

October 22: Secondary Fall Concert

October 26-29: Elementary Evening Scheduled Conferences

October 23: Harvest Dance- Student Government (7-8th/ 9-12th) Details forthcoming

October 28: PSAT for all VCS 10th graders and 11th grade NMSQT scholarship applicants

October 29: School wide Jungle Book costumes and celebration

October 30: NO SCHOOL- Inservice

November 3: K/1 grade fall program starting at 7 p.m.

November 5-6: PT Conferences 3:30-7 for 6th -12th grade students

November 12: Student Government Spirit Day

November 13: No SCHOOL- Inservice

November 14th: VCS Drama presents, "Game of Tiaras". Performances will be at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m.

November 23-28: Thanksgiving Break

December 11: No School- Inservice

December 17: 6-7 Elementary Christmas Program/ 7:30-8:30 Secondary Program

December 21- January 1: Christmas Break

January 4: BACK TO SCHOOL

January 15: NO SCHOOL- Inservice

January 18: NO SCHOOL- Human Rights Day

January 29: NO SCHOOL- Inservice

February 11: St. Government Spirit Day

February 12: NO SCHOOL

February 15: NO SCHOOL- President's Day

February 26: NO SCHOOL - Inservice

March 1: 2nd and 3rd grade music concert

March 3: Music Ensemble Dinner Performance

March 10: St. Government Spirit Day

March 11: NO SCHOOL - Inservice

March 12th: "The Taming of the Shrew" Performances at 2:00 and 7:00

March 21-25 NO SCHOOL- Spring Break

April 5: HS Symphony and Honors Choir

April 6: HS Symphony and Honors Choir leave for Disneyland!

April 8: NO SCHOOL

April 12: SAT School Day Administration for Juniors

April 22: NO SCHOOL- Inservice

May 6: NO SCHOOL- Inservice

May 6: Musical Theater "Fiddler on the Roof" starting at 7 p.m.

May 12: Advanced Symphony/ Honors Choir Concert starting at 7 p.m.

May 13: Monster Rad Rally

May 17: RAD starts at 7 p.m.

May 20: NO SCHOOL

May 27: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL EARLY RELEASE 1:40

May 27: Graduation practice 3:00 p.m./ Graduation 7:00 p.m. at Nampa Civic Center

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 after school or for Friday's we do not have school.
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 9/3/2015 - 11/6/2015 will receive two tickets for a drawing for an IPAD MINI. Every student who attends every day but one from 9/3/2015-11/6/2015 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.

**6th-12th will have one IPAD MINI drawn for Secondary.

*** A Full day of attendance requires a student to receive a minimum of 4 � hours of instruction. (Not including passing periods or lunch recess time.)

7-12th CO-ED VCS BASKETBALL INTERMURALS:

Vision Charter School is proud to sponsor an intramural basketball program this year. The program will begin Wednesday, September 14 and last for four weeks. Practices will run Monday, Wednesday & Thursday each week from 3:15-4:15 p.m. sharp. The emphasis, through skill development and teamwork, is to provide an introduction to the game of basketball. There will be two jamborees providing the opportunity to compete; however, competition is not the main focus. The jamborees will be held at Vision charter school on October 1st and October 9th@ 4. ALL STUDENTS MUST BE PICKED UP ON TIME AT 4:15 PM. THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THE PROGRAM.

Registration forms are due by Friday, September 11th.

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PLEASE PRINT: Student_____________________________________

Parent pick up(4:15pm)______ or Walk home (4:15pm)_____

Parent/guardian_____________________________phone____________________

Address__________________________________

In Case of emergency please contact:

Name_______________________________________phone____________________

Permission is granted to transport my child to the nearest medical facility in case of serious emergency. Yes____Name of preferred physician_________________

Please explain any physical limitations or special conditions that your child may have__________________________________________________________________When a person practices, plays, and participates in any sport, that activity can be dangerous. The person risks serious and permanent injury. It is very important that participants recognize the importance of following instructions given by the coach regarding playing techniques, training, and obeying rules. It is also important that each participant be covered by some type of health insurance. VISION CHARTER SCHOOL IS NOT LIABLE FOR INJURY DURING PARTICIPATION.

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD IS COVERED BY INSURANCE

I have carefully read and understand this notice of risk for student athletes. Basketball is a sport that has the potential risk of serious and permanent injury.

Signed_________________________________________Date___________________