Week of May 13

Expectation of the Week: We will value one another as unique and special individuals.

Word of the Week: Justice: Beign fair, right, upholding what is right

Quote of the Week: "Don't limit yourself. Many people limit themselves to what they think they can do. You can go as far as your mind lets you. What you believe, you can achieve."   Mary Kay Ash

Past Weekly Sayings

Lost and Found Items

Please make sure your child has gone through all the lost and found items.
Thank you for claiming any items BEFORE May 31st.
Lost and Found items will be bagged and donated on June 3rd.

Vandagriff Principal's Council Art Contest and Show

Submission Deadline May 20th
Judging May 24th

Art entries will be displayed in foyer for all to enjoy.

Vandagriff Graduations

Kindergarten- Wednesday, June 5, 8:30 AM
5th Grade - Thursday, June 6, 9:00 AM
Fifth Grade Invitation

School Holiday/ NO SCHOOL:
Monday, May 27

Early Release/ Last Day of School
Thursday, June 6
11:40 am

Aledo PTO 2013-14 School Supply Orders

Aledo PTO School Supplies for 2013-14 school year are on sale now thru June 7th.
You can order supplies at any of the respective K-8 campuses.  Print out the form(s) and return to your school no later than Friday, June 7.
You may also order online until June 21^st at www.epipacks.com<http://www.epipacks.com.
You must use the appropriate identifying school ID number when ordering.
Vandagriff Elementary  VAN046
 McAnally Intermediate  MCA027
If anyone needs any information or has questions, please don't hesitate to contact Patti Oaks at psoaks@att.net<mailto:psoaks@att.net>.

Marva Collins Teaching Excellence Awards

Marva Collins Aledo ISD Teacher of the Year
Catharine Clay- Vandagriff Third Grade Teacher

Marva Collins Teaching Excellence Awards from BearcatVision on Vimeo.

Box Tops For Education

Thank you...let's see if we can beat our amount last year of $1853.00!!!
Contact Reagan Forman for any questions - reaforman@sbcglobal.net 

Don't forget to be cutting AND TRIMMING Box Tops on participating items we buy everyday! They must be trimmed on the dotted line for us to be able to submit them! If you want to go an extra step to help us out, you can bag them by 50's! We will have a contest this Spring, so please label your bags as to what teacher your child and put "50" on the bags that have 50! Thank you and HAPPY TRIMMING!
Box Tops for Education

Principal Cano's May Parent Newsletter

Fifth grade math students work in teams to collaborate on various math skills.

Ready, Set, Grow
Wednesday, May 1,  from 8:45 – 10:00 the Vandagriff Caféteria was filled with eager children and parents exploring various literacy stations.  These children are 2013-14 Vandagriff kindergarteners.  The purpose of this special event is to help the incoming kindergarteners (and parents) feel prepared and at ease as they begin their first day of school in the fall.   Each family was given a packet of helpful information and fun activities to work on over the summer. The morning ended with a tour of the Vandagriff campus.

Passport Club click here

Click above for the lists of Countries by the month, Passport Club Information, and Information on Volunteering.
Next Passport Check Tuesday, May 28.

Volunteer to be an important part of Vandagriff's Passport Club!
Congratulations to all our April Travelers.

Resources to help your student grow

Want to participate more fully in your child’s education? Perspective puts thousands of easy-to-use resources at your fingertips, including videos and interactive materials, Together, you can explore a wide range of media-rich learning activities. It’s simple to choose a subject and quickly find just the right instructional and practice materials. And all resources are tied to the new Common Core academic standards or your state’s independent standards. 
Click on the cat above or click here for the link to:

Click here for a mini-guide.

Enrollment Information   Click the picture

To enroll your student, you will need the following documents:

* State-certified birth certificate
* Child's Social Security Card
* Proof of residency (gas, water or electric bill)
* Current immunization record
* Completed enrollment forms
English enrollment form or Spanish enrollment form

Aledo Summer Camps Information- click

Information on Claymation Tech Camp and other summer camps.

Aledo Art Camp
June 24-27

1st-4th 9-11am
5th-8th 12-3pm
Registration Deadline- May 30th

Click here for website with more information and registration form.

Welcome Officer Shelly Huffman

Vandagriff is proud to have Officer Shelly Huffman join the Vandagriff faculty. Officer Shelly is on campus in the morning and throughout the day. Officer Shelly has worked with the Aledo ISD Police Department for six years. She loves working with children and is involved as the Prevention/Awareness Program Coordinator.

Safety and Security Reminders/ Update

To continue to insure the safety and security of the campus throughout the day, all exterior doors will remain locked. This includes the rear door by the cafeteria. All parents and visitors must be screened at the front door, check in at the office, and obtain a visitor's badge. Be sure to look at the camera and pause!

Vandagriff 2012-13 Scrapbook

Visit our Vandacat Scrapbook to see pictures and videos from our school year. January has just been added and includes pictures from our Spelling Bee,  Wacky Wednesdays, and Board Trustee Dr. Tillman as well as our UIL Award Ceremony and list of participants.

Staff Listing with Links to Class Page and  E-mail,  Conference and LunchTimes
CLICK HERE for all the following information in one place: Vandagriff Staff with link to teacher class page, teacher e-mail, conference and lunch times.
Also under Campus Information Tab at the top of the page and select Meet the Vandagriff Staff.

Parent Portal and SchoolFusion Accounts SchoolFusion and Parent Portal are two different programs and memberships. Please, ENROLL IN BOTH. Click here for access to both.	Box Tops for Education List of Items-Click here Last year Vandagriff parents and supporters raised over $1300.00 thru BoxTop for Education
Ronald McDonald House Charities Pop Tab Collections-Click here Collecting pop tabs is a great way to teach kids about philanthropy and the importance of recycling, and raisefunds to help children and their families at the same time.	FundingFactory.com Click for information Turn in your used ink and toner cartridges, cell phones, cameras, lap tops and small electronics for Vandagriff. Click here for a list of items collected.
STARR Testing Dates for Grades 3, 4, and 5 Click here	Vandagriff Scrapbook Pictures
Click here to visit Bearcat Vision. Look in the index for the Vandagriff events	Vandagriff is now on facebook & instagram. http://www.facebook.com/VandagriffElementary Click on the at the top of the page. http://instagram.com/vandacats
We Need Volunteers- Please contact the Vandagriff Office or Becky McGrew, PTO Coordinator. Thank You!	THANK YOU, PTO! PTO 2011-12 Fundraiser Donations Click here for list
Vandagriff Campus Improvement Plan 2012-13	School Meals Matter Letter to Parents October 2012
Inclement Weather Notification	No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Click the links below for the Vandagriff Campus parent letter and report card regarding the No Child Left Behind program. Parent Notification Letter NCLB Report Card NCLB Report Card
Thank you for displaying the parent pick-up “Sizzler Signs” during after school pick-up!	An Open Letter to All Aledo ISD Parents
Random Acts of Kindness Website	Vandagriff Yearbook is in need of Photos from this school year. Please see the letter from Mrs. Belt.