In this issue:
K/1 Music Program
Dual Credit Courses
Dual Credit Year Long Courses
Skate Night
HS Pep Rally
Progress Reports
Spirit Week
Washington DC Trip
Character Trait
Staff vs. Students
Snack Shack
October Book
Farmstead
Swim Meets
Maker Faire / Craft Bazaar
Dates to Know
Every Day Counts
K/1st MUSIC PROGRAM:
Kindergarten and First Grade students who would like a practice CD for their upcoming program can bring a blank CD with their name and teacher name to Mrs. Ellis.  She will prepare the CD and return it so practice can continue at home!

DUAL CREDIT COURSES, REGISTRATION, SCHOLARHIPS, FAST FORWARD $
Please go to http://visioncsdcounselor.weebly.com/registration-for-dual-credits-fall-2015.html
VCS Dual Credit Offerings Semester 1/Yearlong (Due Fall)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Registration
Payment
 
College
VCS Course
Teacher
College Course
Credits
Cost per Credit
Due
Due
 
CWI
P.E. (1st sem)
Berg
HACT103
1
$         65.00
Sept. 25**
Dec. 18
 
 
US History A
Scheffler
HIST111
3
$         65.00
 Sept. 25
Dec. 18
 
 
West. Civ A
Scheffler
HIST101
3
$         65.00
 Sept. 25
Dec. 18
 
NNU
Musical Theatre
D. Ellis
COMM2120
1
$         65.00
Nov. 15
Nov. 15*
 
BSU
Chemistry
Mitchell
CHEM101
4
$         65.00
Oct. 1**
Dec. 1*
 
 
Intro to Env Science
George
ENVSTD121
3
$         65.00
 Oct. 1
 Dec. 1
 
CSI
Intro to Programming
Torgrimson
CISW 125
3
$         65.00
Sept. 25*
Sept. 25
 
 
 
 
Total offered:
18
 
 
 
 
*CSI needs to be paid online. If using FF program, see Ms. Dowski by 9/22
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
* please see nnu.edu/highschool for payment options
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
*BSU asks for payment at time of registration unless paying by credit card (check box) or scholarship
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
** DATES DUE TO COLLEGE (SEE BELOW)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STUDENTS USING FAST FORWARD WILL HAVE AN ADDITIONAL STEP TO REGISTER. ONLY COURSES LISTED ABOVE ARE DUE FOR REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT THIS SEMESTER. CWI YEAR LONG CLASSES WILL BE OPEN FOR REGISTRATION/PAYMENT IN SPRING.
** FORMS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO COUNSELOR BY SEPTEMBER 22ND.
ELEVENTH AND TWELFTH GRADE STUDENTS USING FAST FORWARD WILL HAVE AN ADDITIONAL STEP TO REGISTER.
Send all questions to Ms. Dowski at marydowski@visioncsd.org.

VCS Dual Credit Offerings Semester 2/Yearlong (DUE SPRING)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Registration
Payment
College
VCS Course
Teacher
College Course
Credits
Cost per Credit
Due
Due
CWI
Health
Berg
HLTH155
3
$         65.00
Feb. 26
13-May
 
Adv. Symphony
D. Ellis
MUSI100
3
$         65.00
 Feb. 26
13-May
 
Algebra II
McDougall
(Math 123 or 143)
 
$         65.00
 Feb. 26
13-May
 
Pre-Calc
McDougall
MATH147
5
$         65.00
 Feb. 26
13-May
 
Calc
McDougall
MATH170
4
$         65.00
  Feb. 26
13-May
 
English 11
Mitchell
ENG101
3
$         65.00
  Feb. 26
13-May
 
English 12
Mitchell
ENG175
3
$         65.00
  Feb. 26
13-May
 
US History B
Scheffler
HIST112
3
$         65.00
  Feb. 26
13-May
 
US Govt.
Scheffler
POLS101
3
$         65.00
  Feb. 26
13-May
 
West. Civ B
Scheffler
HIST102
3
$         65.00
  Feb. 26
13-May
 
Spanish 1
Vance
SPAN101
4
$         65.00
  Feb. 26
13-May
 
Spanish 2
Vance
SPAN102
4
$         65.00
  Feb. 26
13-May
NNU
Economics
DeLaPena
ECON1050
3
$      65.00
Feb. 15
Feb. 15
BSU
Computer Apps
DeLaPena
104,105,
106
3
$         65.00
Feb. 12
April 5
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CSI
HTML
Torgrimson
 
3
$         65.00
Feb. 26
Feb. 26
 
 
 
Total offered:
44
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
**Courses offered on a rotating basis which will be offered next year include Dual Credit Biology, Physics, Marine Biology, and Anatomy and Physiology.
Skate Nights are Back!!!
Mark your calendars for the following dates for Vision Charter School's Skate Nights at the Nampa Rollerdrome:
Monday, September 21
Monday, October 26 (Costume Party with Prizes)
Monday, December 14
Monday, February 8
Monday, April 11
Bring the whole family for a night of fun from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. 
$5 entrance fee //$2 rental fee
HS PEP RALLY:
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). 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.
  
PROGRESS REPORTS:
Progress Report Cards are now available on the Portal for students in grades 3-12. To locate this report, log in to your Parent Portal and select a student. You may then click on "Reports" in the left-hand navigation. TheProgress Report will be labeled "15-16 Q1 Progress 1" for students in grades 3-5 and "15-16 S1 Progress 1" for those in grades 6-12. If you need assistance logging into the Parent Portal, please contact Amy Bowers in the elementary office or by email at amybowers@visioncsd.org.


Spirit Week *Secondary Building Only* 7th -12th graders
 
Monday, September 21, 2015: Disney/Character Day
Tuesday, September 22, 2015: Favorite Sports Attire
Wednesday, September 23, 2015: Class Colors for Pep Rally
 
Please follow dress code modesty rules for all spirit days.
 
    Freshmen- Orange
    Sophomores- Yellow
    Juniors- Blue
    Seniors- Pink
 
Middle School Advisory Classes can pick an alliance color to support their favorite High School grade!
Face paint and temporary hair color will be allowed for pep rally on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 during fourth period only.
**High school students are invited to wear class colors to the Student versus Staff Basketball game on October 29th. Middle school students are encouraged wear the color of the class they are supporting!
Washington DC Trip:
All students/ parents planning to go on the Washington, D.C. trip in March need to submit a $200 deposit by September 30 to the secondary office. Checks can be made out to "Close Up." These checks will be held pending full enrollment in the program (10 participants). This submission deadline ensures we are able to book all flights, hotels, and admissions for the week-long tour. You will be notified by October 9 if these checks will be cashed or returned. Don't miss out on this awesome opportunity! All 9-12 grade students and parents are able to enroll and have an incredible learning experience in our Nation's capital. If you would like more information, please contact Mrs. Lair. 
See the video:
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.
STAFF VERSUS STUDENT BASKETBALLGAME:
It is official! The staff versus students Bball game will take place at Middleton Middle School from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, October 29th. Mark your calendars! This is an event you do not want to miss!!!!!
 

  
  
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.

FOURTH ANNUAL SCHOOL FUN NIGHT AT THE FARMSTEAD!
On Thursday, October 1st, 2015 from 4 p.m. until closing wind your way through an A-MAIZE-ING corn maze, show off your incredible jumping skills on the giant Jumping Pillow, tap in to your inner cowboy/girl on the awesome Cow Train Ride, enjoy a relaxing hayride, explore the corn box, go down the slides, get stuck in the spider web and MORE!!
The Farmstead is located at the corner of I-84 and Eagle Road. The Farmstead is offering a special discount for all VCS students, families, and friends! Reduced price admission is $5.25 per person which is regularly $8.75. This year, Vision Charter's senior class is organizing this event. The Farmstead will donate $1.00 to VCS seniors for every admission. Just tell them you're with Vision Charter School!
SPECIAL KISS THE PIG CONTEST!! In addition to all the fun activities that are provided, there will a Kiss the Pig contest between 2 of our awesome faculty members Mr. Berg and Mr. McDougall!  So, be ready with all your change to vote for your which one you would like to see smooching a swine! Come support Vision's senior class and have a great time with family and friends at the Farmstead!
 
GO EAGLES! SWIM TEAM MEET SCHEDULE:
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
 
Maker Faire/Craft Bazaar:
Calling all Makers & Crafters! Beauty Bot and the Beasts, FTC Robotics team 2997, wants YOU as a vendor at our yearly Maker Faire/Craft Bazaar on Saturday, November 7th in the Vision Charter School gym!  Know someone who makes great stuff?! Invite them too! Details and sign up form at: http://www.ftcteam2997.org/.
DATES TO KNOW:
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 6-7 p.m. in the library. Babysitting provided at no cost.
October 2nd: NO SCHOOL- Inservice
October 12-16: NO SCHOOL FALL BREAK
October 22: Picture Retakes
October 22: Secondary Fall Concert
October 23: Harvest Dance- Student Government (7-8th/ 9-12th) Details forthcoming
October 26-29: Elementary Evening Scheduled Conferences
October 28: PSAT for all VCS 10th graders and 11th grade NMSQT scholarship applicants
October 28: Board Meeting 6 p.m. in the VCS library
October 29: Staff versus students basketball game from 7-9 p.m. at Middleton Middle School
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 7: Robotics Maker Faire/Craft Bazaar in the VCS gym.
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 19: 6th grad Spring Concert
May 20: NO SCHOOL
May 20: 6th grade Lock In starts at 6 p.m. and goes to 7 a.m. Saturday, May 21.
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 ½ hours of instruction. (Not including passing periods or lunch recess time.)