Regarding school supply lists: VES school supply lists have been sent to Walmart. I don't know for sure when they will begin displaying them. They are also posted on the district website. I realize that you will be purchasing a lot of school supplies like every other year. Some of those will need to be kept at home and some will need to be sent to school. We will not be able to have Come and Go Day this year so the first day of school for some K-3 students will be on August 17 and some on August 18 depending on the first letter of your last name. School supplies will need to be brought on this day. The school supply list (depending on the grade level) states that you need a couple of boxes of crayons, a couple of packs of pencils, etc. Please keep one box/set/package of crayons, pencils, glue stick, erasers, paper at home for the remote learning days and send the rest of the school supplies to school on day #1 with your child. If it is on you list, just do the best you can to find paper towels, Wet Wipes, GermX, etc. as we know those products can be hard to come by at this time.
Please see our letter on the Reopening of Schools for 20-21.
Dear Parent,
The Limo Ride to Pizza Hut reward has been scheduled for Monday, July 6 - that's tomorrow! If you wish for your child to participate, the plan is as follows:
Limo ride to Charters Patio - downtown Vandalia- Pizza Hut is not open for inside dining, but is open for take out. Because of this, a VES teacher will be picking up pizza and drinks and delivering it to the patio downtown. Mrs. Mesnard and a VES teacher will ride in the limo with the students from the VES circle drive to Charters Patio where we will eat lunch. The limo will then bring us back to VES to the circle drive to be picked up by a parent. Half of the students will be doing this from 11:00-12:00 and the other half from 12:00-1:00. Please check below for your child's name so you will know what time to have him/her at the school. I will be taking a couple of VES staff members with me for this trip. Your child's drink options will be Pepsi or Dr. Pepper. All children will be given a child sized mask for the trip.
11:00-12:00 - Mailee Cole, Tyler Frailey, Phoebe Devall, Tucker Wilburn, Parker Braman, Bentley Smith, Ryder Dunaway, Kenlee Payne, Maekenzie Kissiar, Leeland Ladner, Peyton Norris, Paisley Nickels, Jace Sapp, Lilly Craycroft, Raven Evans, Bentley Edwards, Addy Bowling, Hailey Thomason, Reagan Tate, Natalia Rountree, Benton Hickerson - PLEASE HAVE YOUR CHILD AT THE VES CIRCLE DRIVE AT 10:50
12:00-1:00 - Caroline Hunter, Lilyana Valencia, Owen Langston, Hollis Cole, Molly Willenborg, Jaxson Washburn, Bryon Manley, Kamden Knebel, Cohen Kruenegel, Brooklyn Burnam, Klaire Smith, Payton Gathe, Clayton Crockett, Oliver Whitehead, Danielle Stewart, Hollace Eckhardt - PLEASE HAVE YOUR CHILD AT THE VES CIRCLE DRIVE AT 11:50
If you have questions please let me know via email at smesnard@vandals203.org.
Mrs. Mesnard, Principal
Please see my letter on the release of the Restore IL Phase 4 Transition Joint Guidance for schools. #VandalStrong
To submit a public comment prior to the 6/23/20 board meeting please fill this form: https://forms.gle/XHeb7e11wLHusLh39
CUSD Special Board Meeting Live stream: Here is the link to view the virtual board meeting on 6.23.2020 at 5pm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkXtKBEsY50
The VES 2019-2020 yearbooks and class pictures have finally arrived! If you ordered one you may pick it up at the VES office beginning Monday, June 22 any Monday-Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 (but not from 11:00-12:00) or any Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Sorry everyone here is the new live stream link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDkny8kcnwE
Please fill out our transportation form by this Friday 6/19/2020
https://forms.gle/TyVtCGxtEeWZY9Ty5
To submit a public comment prior to the 6/16/20 board meeting please fill this form:
https://forms.gle/TRe8fCRBqjMTDRq5A
CUSD Board Meeting Live stream: Here is the link to view the virtual board meeting on 6.16.2020 at 5pm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVs9gH8kGG4
2020/2021 School year transportation form:
https://forms.gle/8EDX7zmAGW4owyWk9
SIU Virtual Summer Camps and Programs are now open for registration! These camps are enriching, educational, and fun for children of all ages and available in a variety of online platforms. link:
https://conferenceservices.siu.edu/_common/documents/camps/summer-camps-flyer.pdf
Today is our last day of meal distribution- please make sure you pick up the 8 meals going out today or be ready for the delivery if the bus comes to you. Thanks!
Mrs. Graumenz's last zoom with her first grade students. They read about what they learned and enjoyed in first grade and played "race to name it " game. I'm so proud of all of them!!
The Summer Lunches for Kids program is organized by Northside Christian Church from June 1st - August 7th. Please see attached flyers for distribution and donation information.
CUSD Board Meeting Live stream: Here is the link to view the virtual board meeting on 5.19.2020 at 5pm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tcFn-svl2A
Mrs. Graumenz's friends zooming and reading their writing"I am proud of myself because..."
We are excited to begin planning for the 20-21 school year and would appreciate feedback as we transition back to school. Themes will be identified in the survey responses as next steps in our planning. We can't wait to see your smiling faces! https://forms.gle/FiuTGAYH25UzvjGK7
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