In this issue:
Disneyland Trip
AA Program
Elementary Talent Show
Secondary Talent Show
PROM
PFA Carnival
Sci Night Expo
Fiddler on the Roof
Substitutes
RFP for Construction Management
Graduation
Senior Trip
Dates to Know
State Testing
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!


Vision Charter School's Associate of Arts program applications are now being accepted for the upcoming 2016-2017 school year. All students who will be entering 9th grade and above are invited to apply. Participation in this program affords students the ability to receive priority scheduling of classes. It also prepares students for the application process that will assist them with entry into other high school programs, scholarships, etc. In addition, beginning in the 2016-2017 school year, VCS AA program participants will also have on-campus (at VCS) CWI advising and "Question & Answer" time. Applications can be obtained by requesting one from Mrs. Clark in the library or online at http://visioncsdcounselor.weebly.com/associate-of-arts-degree.html 

APPLICATIONS accepted until Friday, April 29, 2016 at 3:00pm in the library.


Elementary Talent Show
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.

Secondary Talent Show:
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.

PROM:
Vision Charter High School students bringing dates to prom who do not currently attend Vision Charter School must pick up a form from the secondary office and return the completed form by 4:00 p.m. Thursday, April 28, 2016.
CARNIVAL:
The PFA is excited to bring you the VISION CHARTER SCHOOL CARNIVAL from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, May 19, 2016! The PFA has arranged to have carnival rides, a LIVE AUCTION, raffles, tons of game booths, a DJ, lots of food, a bounce house, dunk tanks, and so much more!  Please email Melissa Thompson at taysmom3@gmail.com if you would like to donate, run a booth, or help us recruit donations for the live auction.
 
The PFA is in need of parents, aunts and uncles, and grandparents willing to make cupcakes for the cake walk! Please bring in cupcakes on May 19th during the day if you are willing to donate your time and talent!
  
SCIENCE EXPO NIGHT:
Come check out the exciting scientific learning happening in Kindergarten through twelfth grade classrooms in the area of Science, Technology, Research, Engineering, Art, and Math!!!! S.T.R.E.A.M. is alive at VCS!
 
Drop in to the Science Expo any time between 3:30-7 p.m. at Vision Charter School. Stop by the library to allow your children to drive robots and build with legos.  In the gym students from Imagine Tomorrow and the music department will be selling food and drinks. On the other half of the gym Mrs. Perkins will be running a scholastic book fair! Middle school students will be displaying projects in rooms 108 and 107. Move through all of the Kindergarten - sixth grade classrooms to see their science fair projects in addition to other S.T.R.E.A.M. displays. The 7-12th grade art classes will be displaying completed projects in the hallway and in room 104. Imagine Tomorrow students will have have their inventions and presentations on display in the secondary building. More information will be forthcoming regarding the distinguished science panelists and the details regarding high school student science presentations. 
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF BROUGHT TO YOU BY VISION CHARTER SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATER
After learning that one of the lead actors in the Musical Theatre's production of Fiddler on the Roof will be graduating with an associate's degree from CWI on May 7 in the evening, the cast has decided to adjust the performance times of the musical on that day.  The performances will now be at 11:00 and 3:00.  Snack items will be available for purchase at intermission.  The Friday evening performance at 7:00 p.m. will be unchanged.  Cost is $2 per person with a maximum of $10 for a family.  Please plan on coming and supporting the cast!
SEEKING SUBSTITUTES:
Substitute pay for Vision Charter School has just increased to $88 a day, $44 for half day, or $11 an hour for recess coverage. Please go to visioncharter.netunder "We're Hiring", fill out the application, and send it in! 


REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR THE PHASE 2 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT/GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Due April 27th, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. at Vision Charter School. 


2016 GRADUATION:
Each graduating senior will receive 18 tickets to share with family and friends to attend the graduation ceremony on May 27, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at Nampa Civic Center. Entry to graduation will require a ticket this year due to the large size of the graduating class and limited seating.  Students who are not in need of all 18 of their tickets are able to share their tickets with other graduates who may need more than their pre-allotted amount. In the event that you are a parent of a VCS graduate and you are still seeking additional tickets, please contact Mrs. Sheree Boothby at shereeboothby@visioncsd.org to put your name on a list to receive additional tickets that may become available. Thank you for your understanding.  Graduates must attend mandatory practice at 3:00 p.m. at the Civic Center on May 27th.
SENIOR TRIP:
The seniors have planned to travel to Salt Lake City, Utah with Ms. Vance and Mr. McDougall from June 6th -June 8th for their senior trip!  An initial non-refundable deposit of $50 and a signed permission slip are due to Mr. McDougall by May 5. The total cost for the trip will not exceed $100. An itinerary, packet, and permission slip were sent home last week with each senior. If you have any questions please email me robertmcdougall@visioncsd.org.  
 
DATES TO KNOW:
April 26: Disneyland planning trip for 2016-2017 choir, band, or orchestra students starts at 6 p.m. on the stage.  
April 28: Middle School Ensemble Pre-Festival concert at 7 p.m.
April 30: 9th -12th grade Prom 7p.m. in the gym
May 2: PFA Carnival Planning meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. in the library.
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. in the VCS gym.
May 7: Musical Theater "Fiddler on the Roof" starting at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. with entrance fee of $2 per person or $10 per family.
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 rehearsal in the gym at 1:30 p.m. and the RAD performance starts at 7 p.m. in the VCS gym. 
May 25: Elementary Talent Show for 3-6th start at 1:30 p.m. in the VCS gym.
May 26: 7th-12th grade Talent Show & 9th-12th grade awards start time at 1 p.m. in the VCS gym.
May 26: Field Day for K-6th grade times tbd
May 27: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL EARLY RELEASE 1:40
May 27: AWARDS: 7th - 8th grades 8:30-9:15, 4th - 5th grades 9:30-10:15, k-1st grade 10:30-11:15, whole school sack lunch outside 11:15-11:45, 2nd -3rd awards 11:55-12:40,  6th grade 12:55-1:25
May 27: Graduation practice 3:00 p.m./ Graduation 7:00 p.m. at Nampa Civic Center

STATE TESTING: 


Dear Parent/Guardian,

Idaho is currently administering the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) in English language arts(ELA) and mathematics. Grades three through eighth and tenth will take this test at Vision Charter School starting on May 2nd through May 19th. Vision Charter School Administrators have worked with the teachers to develop a schedule which protects teaching and learning and meets the specific needs of each grade level. (Testing schedule below)

This testwas first administrated in 2015 and replaced the previous ISAT. Itmatches the content and skills outlined in the standards that guide instruction in the classroom and provide valuable information about student learning.

Results from these tests help to identifythe areas in each subject where a student needs additional support and where he or she has mastered the content and can be challenged to go deeper into the subject matter.

While no single test can give a complete picture of achievement, when ISAT assessment data is combined with classroom based formative assessments and teacher reports, it can provide important information about student progress.Teachers use formative and summative assessment data toguide their instruction and provide more personalized activities and learning opportunities for students. Students can work on the areas where they need improvement to ensure they are staying on track to be successful in the next grade level. In areas where students excel, teachers can provide appropriately challenging work to ensure they continue to be engaged and advance their knowledge. With this year's scores, you will be able to compare your child's performance to last year's and see the progress overtime. At Vision Charter School, we work with students to set and achieve target growth goals for their learning. We celebrate growth and work with students to help them monitor their progress towards their individual growth goals!

Both the Idaho State Department of Education and Vision Charter School are working to reduce the number of assessments students take at the state and district level to ensure that tests provide meaningful information for teachers, students, and parents.

As a K-12 College Prep Science and Art School, we are committed to student achievement and preparing them for college, career, and beyond. We are confident that with the quality instruction delivered by our dedicated educators and your support; our students can meet and exceed these expectations. We believe that if something is worth doing, it is worth doing well!

Please feel free to email Mrs. OldenKamp at wendyoldenkamp@visioncsd.org with any questions you may have about thetest.










        
5/2/2016; 
3rd grade ELA CAT; 		 5/3/2016; 
4th & 5th Math CAT; 
3rd grade ELA PT		 5/4/2016;  
4th and 5th Math PT ; 3rd grade math CAT		 5/5/2016;   
SCIENCE EXPO; 		 5/6/2016; 
no school 
         
5/9/2016;  
5th gr science  
3rd grade  math PT		 5/10/2016;  
6th gr ELA CAT; 4th & 5th ELA CAT  		 

11-May		 
5/12/2016;  		 May 13 Morning: 
10th - 
EOC's Bio/Chem  
  6th ELA PT; 
4th and 5th ELA PT		 6th grade Math CAT; 7th & 8th ELA CAT    7th science 
6th grade Math PT 
   
     
May 16th  May 17th  May 18th  May 19th  No School- 20th
        
7th & 8th grade ELA PT 7th & 8th grade Math Cat  7TH & 8TH grade Math PT;      
10th ELA		 10th Math