In this issue:
Carnival
2016 Graduation
Field Day Volunteers
Dates to Know
State Testing
10 Year Anniversary
Board Elections
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 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!
 
The PFA has had a CAR donated for the carnival! Raffle tickets will be sold for $10 per ticket!  It is a 2000 Ford Focus and you can purchase tickets for $10 each or 6 for $50.
 
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.
 
Field Day volunteers: 
We are looking for parent helpers for Field Day. Please email Mrs. Sheree Boothby at shereeboothby@visioncsd.org if you would be interested and which grade you are interested in assisting. Fourth through sixth grade students will have field day from 9-10a.m. and K-3rd grade from 1:20-2:40 p.m. on Thursday, May 26th.   
DATES TO KNOW:
May 12: Advanced Symphony/ Honors Choir Concert starting at 7 p.m.
May 12: VCS Board Meeting starting at 5:30 p.m. in the library. 
May 13:  Middle school drama presents, "Most Amazing Gift" starting at 5:30 p.m.
May 17: 6th grade Spring Concert 7-8 p.m. at the VCS gym.
May 18: 2nd grade field trip to the Boise Zoo and Discovery Center  
May 19: CARNIVAL and AUCTION from 4-8 p.m. at VCS!
May 19: Last day for seniors; Senior award ceremony starting at 1:45 p.m. in the gym. 
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 Talent Show & 9th-11th awards starts 1 p.m. in the VCS gym.
May 26: Field Day 4th-6th from 9-10a.m. and K-3rd from 1:20-2:40pm   
May 27: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL EARLY RELEASE 1:40 p.m
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 SCHEDULE: 
A good night sleep and a high protein breakfast make a big difference in a child's ability to concentrate during school. Thank you for your daily support in sending your kids to school ready to learn!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5/9/2016;  5th gr science isat; 3rd gr math PT
 
5/10/2016;  6th gr ELA CAT; 4th & 5th ELA CAT -
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5/11/2016 6th Grade ELA PT; 4th and 5th ELA PT-
 
 
 
 
5/12/16 6th grade Math CAT; 7th & 8th ELA CAT 8:15-10:45/ ms regular 2nd p. starts at  10:55-
 
 
 
 
5/13/16  EOC's Bio/Chem 10th 1/2 7th science AM;      1/2 7th science PM ; 6th grade Math PT -
5/16 7th & 8th grade ELA PT; ms regular 2nd period starts at  10:55
 
5/17  7th & 8th grade Math Cat; ms regular 2nd period starts at  10:
 
 
 
 
5/18    7TH & 8TH gr.  Math8:15-10:45 PT;       10th 9-3p.m. ELA
 
 
 
 
5/19    10th Math 9-3 p.m. -
 
5/20 no school
VISION CHARTER SCHOOL'S TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY is coming in AUGUST 2016! Please send your favorite Vision Charter School picture to Mrs. Sheree Boothby at shereeboothby@visioncsd.org to be included in the celebration power point!
VCS BOARD ELECTIONS:  This year we have two board members up for re-election. These board members will be running again for their positions as incumbents. Elections, voting procedures, and candidates will be announced the end of May via the e-mail newsletter and the website. Please direct all questions to Mrs. OldenKamp at wendyoldenkamp@visioncsd.org. Anyone interested in running for a position on the Vision Charter School Board must fill out the VCS Board Member Application available in the VCS office and return it to the school no later than Friday, May 20, 2016.