NO SCHOOL OCTOBER 12-16, 2015 DUE TO FALL BREAK

Quarter 1 ends October 23

Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences will be scheduled by teachers during the evenings the week of October 26th through 29th. Sixth through twelfth grade Parent Teacher Conferences will be held from 3:30 -7 on November 5th and 6th.

Harvest Social- High School

The 2015 Harvest Social will be held in the gym from 7:30-9pm, October 23. The cost of entry is $7, this includes a food ticket. A costume contest will be held that evening. The boy and girl with the best redneck costume will win a free prom ticket, compliments of the Juniors. Modesty rules apply. This event is NOT a semi-formal and students MAY NOT bring guests from other schools. Photos will be $2 for a single picture OR $3 for two photos

Fall Harvest Social- 7th and 8th grade

Come join the fun from 4:30 -6:30 p.m. in the VCS gym including dancing and a redneck/western/country costume contest. The entrance fee is $7 which includes the price for the food and refreshments. Bring a dollar to purchase a photo! Only 7th and 8th grade students currently enrolled at VCS may attend.

DUAL CREDIT COURSES, REGISTRATION, SCHOLARHIPS, FAST FORWARD $

Please go to http://visioncsdcounselor.weebly.com/registration-for-dual-credits-fall-2015.html

10th/11th PSAT

The PSAT for 10th and 11th graders will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 2015. Any junior that would like to take it to enter the National Merit Scholarship program should bring $15 to Mrs. Brockert to sign up. Checks should be written out to Vision Charter School with PSAT in the memo line.

COLLEGE FAIR

The Juniors/Seniors National College Fair is Monday, October 19, 2015. All juniors and interested seniors will be going to the college fair during the day. Parents can attend in the evening from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. with their student. Please contact our guidance counselor, Ms. Dowski at marydowski@visioncsd.org for more information.

SKATE NIGHTS ARE BACK!

Mark your calendars for the following dates for Vision Charter School's Skate Nights at the Nampa Rollerdrome:

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

STAFF VERSUS STUDENT BASKETBALLGAME:

The staff versus students Basketball 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!!!!!

Maker Faire/Craft Bazaar:

Come out to shop on Saturday, November 7th in the Vision Charter School gym at the VCS Maker Faire/ Craft Bazaar! Know someone who makes great stuff?! Invite them too! Details and sign up form at: http://www.ftcteam2997.org/

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.

OCTOBER CHARACTER TRAITS: CITIZESNSHIP AND COOPERATION

COOPERATION:

Cooperation is working together for the good of everyone. It is a willingness to respect others and follow rules which keep everyone safe and happy. Cooperation is being helpful to one another and sharing the load. It is joining others to do something that can't be done alone.

CITIZENSHIP:

Do your share to make your school and community better * Cooperate * Get involved in community affairs * Stay informed; vote * Be a good neighbor * Obey laws and rules * Respect authority * Protect the environment * Volunteer

VCS students are WELL EDUCATED, RESPECTFUL CITIZEN LEADERS!

"Good citizens try to be part of a solution when they see a problem. Is there a problem that's been bothering you? Look around your neighborhood. Are there some weeds that need your attention or some trash in the ditches? Could your neighbor use some help raking his leaves? There might be an elderly friend nearby who just needs a visit now and again. Maybe there's something at school you could help fix. Choose a problem, do some research, find an adult to help you out, and carry out your solution. It's that simple!

Think a child or a family can't make a difference? Not so. Little things -- like using a colorful cloth bag for groceries or tossing potato peels and eggshells into the compost heap -- can help the environment. And if your child develops good habits now, they'll endure as he or she grows." - Character Counts

GO EAGLES! SWIM TEAM MEET SCHEDULE:

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

Exploring Futures in Engineering:

When: Thursday, October 29, 4-6 p.m. (Presentation starts at 4, tours from 5-6) Where: Boise State University Engineering Building, Room 110 * 1375 University Drive Parent attendance strongly encouraged! What: A program just for you! What's it really like to be an engineering student? Bring your questions for the Dean Amy Moll, a student panel, Advising, and Admissions Representative. Learn about scholarships, student clubs, living learning community, internships, research, and more! Tour research labs in engineering, computer science, and construction management. How: Request a FREE parking permit by emailing laburusa@boisestate.edu For more information contact Leandra Aburusa-Lete at 426-4432 or laburusa@boisestate.edu RSVPs are highly encouraged.

BOX TOPS MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!! Parents and Grandparents, we NEED you!

Please send your child's or grandchild's box tops to the school any time in a baggie with their name and classroom on it. Box tops can be turned in to the snack shack or turned into the child's teacher for a popcorn pass if they have 25. If they have 50, they will receive a free jeans day pass! (7th -12th grade students may turn in box tops to Mrs. Clark in the library.

SNOW TEAM/SKI TEAM:

We have recruited an experienced ski coach to work with our 7th-12th grade ski/snow team this year! Thank you to Greg Priest!!! We are excited to have you leading our team this year!!!!! More information forthcoming!

Cross Country Club:

We are still looking for a parent who LOVES to run and inspire others to run. If you would be interested in running cross country with 7^th-12^th grade students please contact Mrs. OldenKamp at wendyoldenkamp@visioncsd.org. This would be a volunteer position and last for a four week period of time meeting for 1.5 hours three times a week after school. Vision Charter School would pay for the fingerprints and background check.

DATES TO KNOW:

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 24: National Honor Society Annual Blood Drive in the gym

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 (must dress as a character from the book)

October 30: NO SCHOOL- Inservice

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

November 5: PFA meeting at 6 p.m. in the library. ALL are welcome!!!! Free babysitting provided.

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 Theme tbd

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 theme tbd

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 � hours of instruction. (Not including passing periods or lunch recess time.)