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Calendar of Events
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VCS Board Meeting
June 11
Summer School
May 28-August 2
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Changes for 2013-2014
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Dear VCS Families,
In the past month, the Reynoldsburg Board of Education - the sponsor of VCS Ohio - determined that the VCS governing board of education had not met the probation obligations set upon them last summer. The Reynoldsburg Board of Education voted to take over the operations of the school. In doing so, the Reynoldsburg Board of Education dismissed all members of VCS Ohio's governing board of education and appointed a new board and superintendent. This means that VCS Ohio once again has an independent governing board and is no longer under probation with our sponsor.
This begins an exciting new chapter for VCS. This move will allow us to allocate more state dollars toward educating our students. For one, we have purchased a nationally renowned, dynamic new curriculum that will be instituted school-wide in August.
We want to thank you for choosing VCS Ohio. Our mission will remain the same, to make a difference in the lives of our students. We are so excited for what the future is going to bring. With these changes, it promises to be our best year ever.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey T. Nelson
Superintendent
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VCS student spreads anti-bullying message
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7th grade student, Austin Savage was bullied at his previous school. This experience made him very upset and uncomfortable. Luckily in the fall of 2012, Austin and his family found VCS Ohio! He can now learn in a comfortable and safe environment, free from bullies. Austin created an anti-bullying video in hopes of educating and helping others. Please watch and share Austin's touching story!
 | | Click to play the video message from Austin |
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Congratulations, class of 2013!
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VCS celebrated the class of 2013 in a gradation ceremony on June 1 at the Bridgewater Conference Center in Powell. VCS gradated 88 seniors, with many of them attending the ceremony. The class valedictorian, Alexandria Thomas and salutatorian, Justin Brown both addressed the crowd. Click here for the graduation program for a list of all the graduates. Congratulations and good luck, VCS class of 2013!
   
To view more photos from graduation, click here.
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Elementary Reading class institutes "Teacher Assistants"
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 For the last several weeks of school, Mrs. McFerren's students led her reading class.
It all started when Mrs. McFerren went out of town to give the OGT to a student. She was planning to hold her reading group right after she finished testing the student. When it was time for the reading class to begin, the student wasn't finished testing. She was able to log into Blackboard but didn't want to talk because she didn't want to disturb the tester. She decided to ask Vanzel White if he would be willing to fill in as the "Teacher Assistant" and lead the class. She gave him control of her desktop and he took over. He did an amazing job and loved it. He did everything exactly like they had done it all year long and sounded just like Mrs. McFerren! He was SO proud and immediately the other students wanted to know if they could have a turn being "Teacher Assistant". Everyone had a turn...and they all did a fantastic job! Mrs. McFerren's "Teacher Assistant" experiment was a great success, as she had nearly 100% attendance for the entire school year!
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Six new members inducted into VCS Honor Society
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On May 22, six new members were added to the VCS honor society family! Inductees and their families enjoyed a nice lunch and ceremony at the Embassy Suites in Westerville. Congratulations to all! You can view all the photos from the ceremony by clicking here.
 | | From left to right: Samantha Wyler, Jeffrey Jordan, Alexandria Thomas, Michael Barlage, and Andrew Backs. Not pictured: Michael Horton. |
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Relax with a good book this summer!
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 Enrolled VCS students and K-5 summer school students will have access to two online libraries: myON Reader and Big Universe. These programs contain a wide variety of books on many different topics and genres. There are biographies, mysteries, classics, graphic novels and more. Please encourage your child to log-in to these wonderful programs through the external links drop-down menu. Every child should be reading for 20-30 minutes each day. Summer is also a great opportunity to join the local library reading program. Many libraries offer prizes and exciting programs for students and families who participate....all for FREE! Don't let this summer slip by without enjoying some wonderful books! Read! Read! Read! Please contact Mrs. Varner at 877-294-4023 or [email protected] if you have any questions about summer reading opportunities.
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Columbus Crew Educator Appreciation Night
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The Columbus Crew, Ohio's professional soccer team, is offering special ticket discounts to all educators, friends and family members and all members of the Ohio Education Association as part of the Crew's Educator Appreciation Night vs. Montreal Impact on Saturday, June 15th! Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. Promotions include lower sideline seats for $23 ($10 off of face value) and upper sideline seats for $10 ($18 off of face value). They are also offering pre-match field level access for the first 200 educators and $1 brats provided by Bob Evans! Click on the link below to order. Use the offer code: teacher. Offer expires on Friday, June 14th.
Click here to order
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Begin summer school now through June 21!
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Taking classes online, leaves time for work, friends and fun. Our summer program is open to students in ALL districts. Register today! 
Flexible start! Begin now through June 21. Classes finish August 2.
Low prices! VCS Students - $149 for a full credit, $99 for a half credit. Non-VCS Students - $249 for a full credit, $179 for a half credit.
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June Tech Talk - Turning in your computers?
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Tech Question #1: I'm about to graduate from VCS this spring. Where do I turn in my computer? Great question and congratulations on your graduation! We are very proud of you!
Answer: If you did not go to the graduation ceremony, then you will need to contact the "Help Desk" at 1-866-501-9473 ext. 6 to make arrangements.
Tech Question #2: I'm not taking summer school this summer. Do I need to turn in my computer over summer break? Great question! VCS summer program is a great way to catch up or work ahead on your graduation credits. But to answer your question, no you do not have to turn in your computer over the summer break.
- Fun Apps/Programs (Click on the title to go to the link)
Wheresgeorge.com- Track your bills. Go to the website and enter the serial number of the bill. If the bill has been in circulation long enough, you might be able to see where your bill has been as it travels.
Funschool.kaboose.com- Offers free online educational elementary games for kids as well as printable activities, coloring and crafts that will help kids learn!
Funbrain.com- FunBrain is for educational online games for children. Subject related arcades in math and reading, online games, books and comics plus more fun.
Primarygames.com- Play free educational math games like Skater Math, and many more!
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Watch for The VCS Voice to arrive in your e-mail the first week of each month. If you have any content ideas, send them to Jill Workman.
Go Wolves!
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