VCUSD 203 We Have Started School!
Vandalia Schools have ventured into the new school year successfully. Many things have changed due to COVID-19. Our schools have to adhere to recommendations of Illinois State Board of Education, IDPH, and balance these with Fayette County Health Dept., and the needs of the 1700 students and faculty we serve. This is a challenging time for both school and community. The criteria for attending school and staying in school are posted on the school website and may also be viewed on the school app. The basic criteria to remember is to wear a mask, social distance, and stay home if you're sick. More info is available on the School website. The purpose of the criteria is keeping our schools healthy and safe. Politics and personal opinion have been set aside to get our schools open.
The Board of Education thanks Administrators, School Nurses, Teachers, Bus Drivers, Food Service, maintenance, custodial and all other staff for working together to get our schools started. We appreciate all you are doing. Success in education comes from all our team working together in concert for the good of students.
Success in our schools is also a partnership with parents and community. We are not perfect and take input seriously. We ask the input given will be in a kind manner- speak as you wish to be spoken to. Take an opportunity for positive comments when appropriate. Encourage your children and those in your sphere of influence to work together for the best school outcome possible. Unity is the strength of our community. Let’s keep working together. Thankfully your Vandalia School Board.
Joe Lawson, Joe Schaal, John Campbell, Connie Goldsmith, Ryan Lewis, Adam Braun, Kevin Satterthwite
Parents/Guardians,
Please be sure to monitor that your child's use of the district provided device is used for school related/educationally based content only. Each device has a content filter that triggers "red flags" to staff at VCUSD #203 to be aware of inappropriate content being searched. If we feel that there is an issue regarding what your child may be searching/watching we will be in contact to determine if there was a violation of our technology policies.
Please contact your building administrator with any questions.
VJHS Baseball at Greenville has been CANCELLED for tomorrow, Friday, August 21st.
VJHS Softball vs Ramsey has been cancelled for today, Monday, August 17th.
All Junior High School Parents have to fill out this semesters home lunch form, by August 21st. These lunches will be for the week days when the student/s are learning at home. Students lunches are normal charge.
E-learning only:
https://forms.gle/H4sKdLreLXpCqps18
Group A (Monday/ Wednesday): https://forms.gle/yet2pytYULizZchg7
Group B (Tuesday/Thursday):
https://forms.gle/chqGQibMXgpmhhYo8
Just A Reminder if you are an All-In Remote Learner: Chromebook Pick up for Grades K-8 is from 5:30-7:30pm tonight, August 13th under the canopy between VES and VJHS. Please Enter from VETERANS Avenue.
There will be an informational meeting if you are interested in the VES cafeteria. Grades K-3 will be from 6:00-7:00 and grades 4-5 will be from 7:00-8:00 on August 13. Mrs. Philpot, Mrs. Mesnard, and Mr. Holliday will be there to answer your questions and pass out general information about the program.
VCHS All-In Remote Learners can pick up their materials and Chromebooks between 9am - 3pm tomorrow, August 14th in the VCHS office.
You must wear a mask when entering our buildings.
Attention Vandalia School District Parents/Guardians/Community Members:
Please read the attached document at this link:
https://5il.co/jiv3 for the new sick day guidelines set by VCUSD#203.
Attention VJHS students grade 4-8: We wanted to give a summary of what to expect in a school day at VJHS this year. We can't wait to see all of you! We will be smiling underneath our masks.
VJHS Vandals All-In Remote Learners: Please read the information attached for information about picking up chromebooks:
Hello!
My name is Ms. Moloney, and I am excited to recruit new band members from the 5th grade!
As you may know- we were supposed to have a recruitment night back in April. It had to be cancelled due to our COVID-19 school closure- but I am excited to be able to offer this experience in a new way!
Instead of me coming around to your music classes and demonstrating each instrument, you get a chance to explore the instruments on your own and pick the one you want to play! Simply visit my beginning band website to start! Beginning Band Website
You'll see an awesome video of some of our own Vandalia band kids! Then you can head to the instrument selection site. There are a few steps to take- and each step will take some time. Take your time, and you don't have to do every step in one day!
Once you have completed BOTH forms on the site- the Instrument Taste Test Form, and the Placement Form, I will email you and we will setup an online meeting to talk about which instrument you've picked, how band class will look during our hybrid learning model, and answer any other questions you might have! You can always email me with questions during the process as well.
Please remember- even if you are choosing remote learning for the first semester, you can still learn an instrument!
I hope you are interested in joining the band, and I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Beginning Band Website
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Amanda Moloney
Director of Bands
Vandalia District 203
amoloney@vandals203.org
K-12 School Supply Lists can be found on our website : https://www.vandals203.org/o/vandalia/page/2020-vcusd-registration-information
If you have not registered your child for the 2020-2021 school year, please do so by 3:00 today. This will help make sure that all schedules/class sizes are within guidelines. Today is also the cutoff to register your child for Vandal All-in Remote Learning.
4th grade orientation continued
4th grade orientation continued
4th grade orientation continued
The 4th grade teachers at VJHS have put together an introduction of themselves and a brief orientation for incoming 4th grade students. This can be viewed in this slideshow.
We will not be having an in-person orientation this year as we are trying to limit the number of people that enter the school building.
Attention K-5 Parents/Guardians with Hybrid Learners- please complete the application for support provided by our community partners. https://forms.gle/LKe3qyVasrZenhVy8
Letter announcing our Vandalia ONE Community Partnership for Hybrid Learners in Grades K-5! Application live tomorrow.
Parents/Guardians,
If you plan to choose the Vandal All-In Remote Learning option for your child this school year, the deadline to do so is this Friday, 8/7. This is essential to our planning and preparation for our opening of school this year. Returning students can register on-line at teacherease.com by logging into your account. Any new students to the district would need to register at the school in which they would attend.
Returning students that are not registered by Friday, 8/7 will be placed in their attendance group for in-person learning. If you have questions, please call 283-5151
Due to inclement weather, VJHS baseball try-out scheduled for today, Monday, 8/3 has been canceled. Practice will resume Tuesday, 8/4 at 3pm at the Pit field.