In this issue:

SECONDARY TALENT SHOW TRYOUTS:

7-12th grade talent show tryouts are Monday after school in the gym. All acts must be performance ready and all lyrics to songs must be printed and school appropriate. The subject of the song must be appropriate as well.

SNACK SHACK:

The PFA will have the snack shack open daily this week during lunch time until they sell out their merchandise.

9TH GRADE SUMMER ENGLISH:

Mandatory informational meeting for the parents and students of 9th Grade Summer English students at 6:00pm on Tuesday the 24th in my classroom. Please direct questions to Mrs. Mitchell atbeckymitchell@visioncsd.org.

END OF YEAR AWARDS CEREMONIES:

Parents of students receiving awards will be notified this week. Class award ceremonies will be held in the gym on Friday, May 27th.

Students will gather in the gym for their awards ceremonies at the following times: 7th - 8th grade8:30-9:15, 4th - 5th grades 9:30-10:15, k-1st grade 10:30-11:15, 2nd -3rd awards 11:55-12:40, 6th grade 12:55-1:25.

9th-11th grade award recipients will receive their awards on May 26th starting at 1:00 p.m. prior to the talent show starting.

DATES TO KNOW:

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 starts1 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, K-6th grade 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

2016-2017 DRESS CODE UPDATE:

K-6TH GRADE DRESS CODE POLICY:

SHIRT:

* Traditional polo style collared shirt in a solid color; no see-through white shirts

* No sleeveless shirts; appropriate sleeve length includes short (mid bicep), ž or longer sleeves

* Shirt must cover midriff (even when arms are raised)

* Quarter size ($.25) or smaller insignia/label on front of shirt acceptable

* Polo shirt will be required to have all buttons fastened at all times except for the top two buttons

*K-6th grade students may wear sweatshirts with writing, logos, or secondary colors in the classroom as long as they are not distracting, disruptive, or offensive in any manner as determined by the administrator

- K-6th students may wear spirit wear with an approved vision charter logo. Modest, solid-color t-shirts may be worn with an approved vision charter iron-on logo.

SLACKS:

* Solid color -no "blue jeans", no stretch pants, athletic pants, or sweat pants

*Solid color means no secondary color is present.

* Must be worn at the waistline

SHORTS/SKORTS/SKIRTS/JUMPERS

* Solid color; no "blue jeans", no sweats or athletic shorts

*Solid color means no secondary color is present.

* Shorts, skorts, and skirts must be worn at the waistline

* Length: skirts, jumpers, shorts, and skorts must at least reach to 3" above the knee

SHOES:

* No roller shoes allowed; shoe heels should not exceed two inches for safety reasons; sandals are acceptable, weather permitting; no backless sandals/shoes allowed-includes clogs, flip flops, etc.; shoes must be conducive to all school activities

* Tennis shoes must be worn on P.E. days

7TH-12TH GRADE DRESS CODE:

-Students will wear attire and treat other students and staff of Vision Charter School with respect and modesty. If one's dress or behavior is offensive, inappropriate, distracting to the learning/school environment, and/or poses a safety hazard as determined by the administrator, it will not be acceptable on campus.

-Pants must be worn at the waist to cover one's undergarments

-Shorts and skirts must be worn at waist, reach to at least 3" above the top of the knee.

-Jeans may be worn as long as they are worn at the waist and do not display holes, rips, or tears.

- No Brief or Exposing Tops. Garments such as halter tops, tube tops, crop tops, tank tops (worn alone), spaghetti strap tank tops (worn alone), and tops that are see through may not be worn. Midriffs and undergarments must stay hidden.

-Gauges are to stay under 10mm

K-12th GRADE DRESS CODE GUIDELINES:

1. Students should have a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance.

2. Leggings must have a skirt or shorts that are worn over them.

3. Clothing should not be ripped, faded, torn, shredded, or have obvious holes.

4. Hair should be well groomed and appropriate for a learning/business setting. Hair should be natural in color. Hair should never be a distraction to the learning environment.

5. Jewelry is to be in moderation and not a safety concern or distraction to the learning environment.

6. Clothing must not be overly tight or bagging, or revealing in any way.

7. Underwear or undergarments are not to be visible on either upper or lower parts of the body.

8. No hats, hoods, scarves, or non-religious head covering of any kind are allowed to be worn while inside the school buildings. However, hats, visors, or other acceptable head coverings will be allowed outside.

9. No trench coats allowed.

10. Clothing, tattoos, body markings, or any item brought to school, such as outer wear, back packs, lunch boxes, notebooks, jewelry, and hair pieces, may not have any insignias, patterns, graphics, writing or messages that are obscene or relating to drugs, alcohol, tobacco, any illegal activity, or any sexual innuendos.

11. Gang attire of any kind is strictly prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, garments that are suggestive or colors, bandanas, or belts that have gang symbols or innuendos on them.

12. Any attire, grooming practice, makeup, or possession that disrupts the educational atmosphere will not be allowed.

13. Special days that would not adhere to certain portions of this dress code may be allowed with the permission of the school administrator and announced in advance.

14. The school administrator holds the right to determine if any apparel, jewelry, grooming practice, or other item is not appropriate for Vision Charter School based on a distraction to the learning environment or a safety concern.

**All students will resolve the dress code violation prior to returning to class. Dress code violations will result in the following: 1st offense: Warning, 2nd offense: Detention/Community Service, 3rd offense: Defiance Referral *See Discipline Policy for continued offenses of defiance.