In this issue:

MS Drama

From Mrs. Ellis

Disneyland Trip

Snack Shack Help

Rock Band Class

Dates to Know

About VCS

LIP SYNC BATTLE!

Sophomores are hosting a Staff vs. Students Lip Sync battle April 15th at 6:30. Admission is free and concessions will be available for purchase.

CHECK OUT THE FUN!

Check out Vision Charter School Facebook page to see pictures of recent events including drama productions, musical performances, robotics updates, links to news and TV coverage of the school, intermural coverage, pictures of spirit days, and up to date information regarding school events.

MIDDLE SCHOOL DRAMA:

Mark your calendars for April 22nd as the Middle School Drama Club presents, "Most Amazing Gift." Written by grandparent Peter Sundin, this play takes us to Scandinavia and three noble knights trying to find the best gift to win the princess. Our one performance at5:30 is free to the public and a cookie celebration afterwards!

FROM MRS. ELLIS:

Elementary and Secondary Talent Show and other Music Opportunities-

This year, 3rd through 6th graders will be invited to participate in an audition talent show on May 25 during school. This will take the place of Show Off Days for these grades. Try-outs will occur by signing up for a variety of after school times to try out in G1. The sign-ups will become available in May. Students will be expected to have their act completely ready at the audition, with lyrics of any songs being printed to check for school appropriate language. Each act will be limited to three minutes in length. Show us what you can do! We are looking for all kinds of talents, from instruments to magic acts.

The secondary talent show will occur during school on May 26. Auditions will be Monday, May 23 after school in the gym. Students must have their acts completely prepared as they would intend to perform for the show. Lyrics of songs being sung or played in the background must be printed. Acts need to be no longer than three and a half minutes in length. Keep your eyes open for further information the month of May.

DISNEYLAND TRIP:

All students and parents signed up for High School band, orchestra, or choir for the 2016/17 school year are invited to attend an informational meeting about our trip to Disneyland next spring. It will include the schedule, potential cost, and fundraising opportunities. We will be meeting on the stage at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26. The meeting will last about 30 minutes. Feel free to contact Mr. or Mrs. Ellis with any questions. See you there!

SNACK SHACK HELP:

Please contact Stephanie Green at 880-0927 if you are willing to help out at the Snack Shack. Help is needed from 9:30a.m.-1p.m. the last school day of each week. Parents or grandparents are invited to help volunteer! Even if you can only help for a few hours once a month, please contact Stephanie Green and she will help find a way to put you to work!

ROCK BAND CLASS TRYOUTS:

Current eighth through eleventh grade students interested in auditioning for the Rock Band Class may sign up on the stage door through pm on April 11th. Auditions will take place on Tuesday, April 12th starting at 3:20 p.m. on the stage. To be considered for the class, applicants must attend their scheduled audition time with a resume listing their experience in skills they believe will serve as an asset to the Rock Band class.

Performers:

These students must perform a song a minimum of one and a half minutes in length, no longer than three minutes, that best represents the style of music they believe they want to perform. They need to include a written explanation of how this music best represents them.

Managers:

These students need to submit a one half to one page description of what they believe a manager does and why they are well suited to this position. These students will submit to an interview, rather than an audition, which will include looking at communication skills, especially telephone etiquette.

Please see Mrs. Clark in the library for an application. Multiple $500 scholarships are being awarded.

Caldwell Board of Realtors Designated Area

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

GUIDELINES FOR APPLICANTS

1. Student must be a graduating senior attending a high school in the CBOR designated area, Caldwell, Vallivue, Notus, Parma, Wilder, Marsing, Homedale, Middleton, Vision Charter, Canyon Springs, Gem State Academy, Greenleaf Friends Academy and Thomas Jefferson Charter School.

2. To qualify an applicant must be: (1) a U.S. citizen, (2) a graduating high school senior who has applied for admission to a post-secondary program, (3) who lives in the CBOR designated area. Multiple scholarships will be awarded in the CBOR designated area.

3. Applicant must complete the application form and attach a 300 or more, word essay on "WHY HOME OWNERSHIP IS FUNDAMENTAL TO THE AMERICAN WAY OF LIFE".

DATES TO KNOW:

April 11: VCS skate night at Rollerdrome from 6-8 p.m. $5 entrance fee/ $2 for rentals.

April 12: SAT School Day Administration for Juniors

April 12: Senior Skip Day

April 12: Rock Band Class scheduled auditions start at 3:20 p.m. on the stage.

April 13: Idaho Shakespeare Festival's "Shakespearience" will begin at 1:00 p.m. in the gym for all 7-12th grade students.

April 14: Vision Charter School Board Meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. in the library.

April 15: Staff vs. Students Lip Sync battle starting at 6:30. Admission is free and concessions will be available.

April 21: PFA meeting starting at 6 p.m. in the library.

April 22: NO SCHOOL- Inservice

April 22: MS Drama presentation of "The Most Amazing Gift" starts at 5:30 p.m. in the VCS gym and is FREE!

April 28: Middle School Ensemble Pre-Festival concert at 7 p.m.

April 30: 9th -12th grade Prom 7p.m. in the gym

May 5: K-12th Science Expo 3:30-7 p.m.

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 17: 6th grade Spring Concert 7-8 p.m. at the VCS gym.

May 19: CARNIVAL and AUCTION from 4-8 p.m. at VCS!

May 19: Last day for seniors

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 24: RAD starts at 7 p.m.

May 25: Elementary Talent Show for 3-6th

May 26: Secondary Talent Show time tbd

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

ABOUT VCS...

School Mission: To create well educated, respectful citizen leaders in a K-12th grade College Prep Science and Art School.

Grades Served: The School serves students in Kindergarten through twelfth grade.

Vision/Design Elements: Vision Charter School shall implement and maintain the following essential design elements of its educational program:

Arts and Sciences - Language arts, fine arts, and science will be emphasized at all grade levels. Students will acquire and apply knowledge.

Character and Leadership Development - Character development is considered a fundamental purpose of education and will be fostered through a child-centered educational model built on high behavioral and academic expectations. The comprehensive character education plan will tap into each child's innate need to know boundaries while protecting his/her dignity.

Small School Environment - The school will provide a small, safe educational setting in which students and faculty know each other personally.

Music Training - Elementary students will be taught basic keyboarding through general music courses. A music curriculum for older students will focus on the development of fundamental musician skills, while also exposing students to local musical heritage and culture.

Second Language - Students in all grades will be exposed to a second language, with a primary emphasis on Spanish.

An Enriched Curriculum For All Students - An enriched, gifted and talented curriculum will be offered for all students. At the high school level, advanced or college credit level courses will be available for all core subjects.