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Calendar of Events
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Mr. McCord's Read-Aloud
November 2
Daylight Savings
Don't forget to set your clock!
November 4
VCS Board Meeting
November 15
Thanksgiving Break
No School
November 20-25
Holiday Craft Event
November 30
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Greetings!
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What an interesting October we had. In Columbus, we experienced summer, fall and winter all within the same month! I hope you and you loved ones have managed to stay safe during this crazy weather.
I was recently asked by someone about the benefits of attending an online school. I think one of the benefits is becoming excellent at using technology. It can be a little scary, but I am proud to announce that even I have learned a thing or two this year. I have replaced my old "flip charts" with PowerPoint presentations in my Leadership Academy classes and I even attempted my first live, Blackboard session with our staff! Both were not without technical difficulties, but I am embracing the challenge and will work to improve them each and every time.
Go Wolves!
Jim McCord
Superintendent
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VCS bad weather procedures
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 With the winter months approaching, it's a good idea to start planning for snow and ice and other potential bad weather. Being an online school, VCS does not have snow days. But in some instances, there may be a few days that the VCS office is closed and certain departments, such as the Help Desk, may not be available. In such cases, you will be notified by your principal but you will still be responsible for logging into your classes and logging your hours.
If you experience bad weather in your area that prohibits you from completing your coursework, please contact the office.
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| Congratulations, American Math Challenge participants! |
VCS students in grades K-12 participated in the American Math Challenge on October 16th and 17th. VCS awarded a 'virtual' gold, silver, and bronze medal to the top three performing classes.
The results for the top three classes are as follows:
Gold- 3rd grade Warrior Wolves
Silver- 1st grade Wonderful Wolves
Bronze- 5th grade Ninja Wolves
Congratulations to each of the classes and look for notification from your teachers about the World Education Games that will be coming this March!
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SIG/RTTT Grant Updates - The Importance of Feedback
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Students, your teachers have been learning how to give better feedback to you when grading your work. From our research, we have learned that students need to be active participants in the learning process and to take action on the feedback you have received from your teacher(s). You must act on the feedback to move your learning forward. You can do so by asking your teacher questions for help or be specific about what you don't understand. For example, you can say, "I don't understand how to solve the problem" or "I don't understand the activity." Getting an education should be one of your most important goals. VCS teachers want you to be successful. They want to be your partner in your education. Contact your teacher today and ask them to help you learn something new!
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Holiday Crafts -- Save the Date!
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Location: Friday, November 30
Time: 1:00-4:00
Place: VCS Ohio Office
4480 Refugee Rd. Rm. 301
Columbus, OH 43232
Punch and holiday cookies/snacks will be provided.
In case of inclement weather, we will reschedule to Wednesday, December 5.
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Join us for Mr. McCord's Monthly Read-Alouds
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The first Friday of every month, Superintendent McCord will read to us LIVE in the VCS Auditorium in Blackboard! This month he will be reading "Hands Around the Library" by Karen Leggett-Abouraya and Susan L. Roth. It's a great book about a special library in Egypt! All Read-Alouds will be at 11 a.m. You can find the schedule below. Please join us! 
November 2: "Hands Around the Library" by Karen Leggett-Abouraya & Susan L. Roth
December 7: "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" by Roger Clement Moore
January 4: "The Three Snow Bears" by Jan Brett
February 1: America's Biggest Storytime
March 1: Read Across America Day
April 5: "Earth Smart" by Leslie Garrett
May 3: "Start Saving, Henry" by Nancy Carlson
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Game On! - A Webinar for Students
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 Students will hear from 10th grade game designer Robert Nay, named one of the top kid entrepreneurs to watch. Robert's "Bubble Ball" game ousted Angry Birds in 2011 as the top free game in the App Store! Students will learn how to use free tools like GameStar Mechanic and Scratch so they can ultimately build and share their own games.
| Date and time: | Wednesday, November 7, 2012 1:00 pm |
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| Find VCS Success at COSI! |
You're invited! The Success Site at COSI serves elementary, junior high and high school students and is open Wednesday - Friday. Elementary students may attend 9:00 a.m. till 12 Noon. Junior High and High School students may attend 1:00 p.m. till 4:00. Snacks are provided for each session. Just for you--we've arranged for gas cards, COTA transportation, and free parking. Parents are welcome to attend with their student. We are located on the Mezzanine Floor in Exploration Space East.
This year, Reading Specialist Stacey Whittaker will be available for students. Additionally, we welcome Ms. Jennie Taylor and Ms. Nancy Thompson who will be tutoring at COSI one day a week. Beyond the tutoring service, the Success Site works with students to help them organize time, improve study and test taking skills. We also schedule field trips!!! This is your invitation to experience success as a VCS student! Feel free to RSVP to Mrs. Teresa Walton at 937-206-6241.
The COSI Learning Center recently threw a farewell party for Winston Grainger Jr. who enlisted in the US Army. At his farewell, Jordan Wooden's dad, Terry Wooden, Veteran of the US Navy served as our guest speaker. He spoke of the lessons he learned serving our country--discipline was one of them.
Students also took a field trip to the Santa Maria replica in Columbus. You can see a few photos from COSI below or view them all by clicking here.
 
 
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Watch for The VCS Voice to arrive in your e-mail the first Thursday of each month. If you have any content ideas, send them to Jill Workman.
Go Wolves!
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