Tiger Den News
Sunday, May 19, 2024 ARCHIVED
Push toward the EOG Summit
Only TWO weeks are remaining until End-of-Grade (EOG) assessments and we have another busy week in the Tiger Den. Please make sure that your students arrive on time each day so that they do not miss any end-of-year review sessions or assessments. This week, students will have PE and media for specials. Some of our students in grades 2-5 received letters about Summer Camp opportunities. If you have any questions, please contact Principal Batten (jbatten@vcs.k12.nc.us; 252-590-0595). Summer Camp registration deadline is Friday, May 24th.
This week, we also continue conducting our yearly inventory of media and technology. Last week we inventoried and re-checked out laptops (and chargers) for most grades. Some students, especially in the 4th & 5th grades still have laptops left at home. Please make sure that your students return:
- library books,
- laptops (laptops should be brought to school daily!),
- chargers, and
- Kajeets (wireless connection devices).
Families can help students prepare for end-of-year assessments by reviewing past assignments, vocabulary, and released Gr3-5 EOG tests: https://bit.ly/ReleasedEOGtests
I am thankful to the students, families, and staff who work collaboratively to help our students grow and succeed. Please continue to encourage your children to read at least 20 minutes each night. It truly takes a village and Tigers will CLIMB together. Let's have an amazing week focusing on academics and PAWsitive behaviors.
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EO Young Calendar
PE this week (May 20 - 24, 2024) PreK & Kindergarten Registration continues
EOG Focus: Practice answering EOG-type questions on paper and online.
- Monday (5/20) School Leadership Team meeting at 3:30p
- Tuesday (5/21)
- Wednesday(5/22)
- Thursday (5/23)
- Friday (5/24)
- Monday 5/27) No School - Memorial Day holiday
SUN BUCKS Summer Nutrition Program
North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) and Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) are excited to launch USDA’s new SUN Bucks program for eligible students to address the summer hunger gap. SUN Bucks will help provide access to nutritious food for many children across North Carolina starting in summer 2024! The 2024 SUN Bucks application is now available!
YMCA Summer Camp
Congratulations to our EOY 5th-graders accepted into STEM Early High School!
Congratulations to the following EO Young 5th-grade students who applied for and were accepted into STEM Early High School for the 2024-2025 school year!!!
- Giovanni Castillo
- Jai'Ceon Hargrove
- Sali Hauter
- Destinae Peace
- Gahvonnie Watkins
- Emma Wells
- Nyziere Williams
PAWSitive Behavior Recipients
These students were recognized for exhibiting PAWsitive behaviors and CLIMB Learning accomplishments the week before Spring Break.
Students earn Tiger PAWS for demonstrating PBIS ROARing behaviors by being
- Responsible learners,
- Outstanding leaders,
- Accept others, and
- Respect everyone
Kids Heart Challenge
We are so excited about our school’s American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge kicking off! We are asking you to register for our Kids Heart Challenge team and help us reach our goal of 100% of our families learning the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR. Last year, 5-year-old Phil and his mother, Megan, saved a life because they watched the Hands-Only CPR video (part of Finn’s Mission).
Get started today and be the first at our school to complete Finn’s Mission!
- Click Here to Register. or download the free “AHA Schools” app.
- Complete Finn’s Mission: Watch the 2-minute Hands-Only CPR video featuring cardiac arrest survivor, Damar Hamlin, and watch a music video on the warning signs of a stroke (F.A.S.T.).
- Share with Family & Friends: Send messages via social media, text messages and/or email.
Help your class win the classroom challenge by registering and completing Finn’s Mission. We can create a community of lifesavers!
PreK & Kindergarten Registration
Please stop by EO Young any time between 8a-4p to complete PreK or Kindergarten registration materials. Don't delay, register today!
Free Vance Mobile App
Stay connected with everything VCS by signing up for the free Vance Mobile App available through the Apple Store.
Learning Beyond the Classroom
Each week, we will share fun learning opportunities for students and families in and around our area. If you have ideas or want more information, please contact Dr. Batten (jbatten@vcs.k12.nc.us).
- VCS students have access to the library through your Student ID! Your username/library card number is your Student ID# and your PIN is the last four digits of your student ID.
- LEGO Fun Club! Thursdays 4:00-5:30 pm
- Gaming and Robotics Thursdays 4:00-5:00 pm
Free kids’ workshops at Home Depot and Lowe’s
Lowe’s Kids’ Workshops and The Home Depot Kids Workshops are both fun, in-person workshops that give kids a chance to build a simple (usually seasonal) toy or accessory. These FREE workshops teach kids basic building skills, as well as safety. Home Depot’s Kids’ Workshops take place the first Saturday of the month, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Find details and announcements on homedepot.com/c/kids.
Kids Connect STEM Earth Day Program at Perry Memorial Library
Earth Day Celebration. Make a natural bird feeder and take a short hike around the library. Fun for ALL ages. 4pm Tuesday April 23rd
Upcoming free and cheap events for kids!
Find plenty of free and cheap things for kids to do in Raleigh, Durham Chapel Hill and beyond, on this list. Events for all age kids are included, from toddlers to teens, so make sure to follow the links to learn more about each event.
You’ll also find some events on this list that, while not specifically designed for kids, are kid-friendly and a great way to spend time with the whole family.
Take a Learning Walk
It’s free, it’s healthy, it’s a natural antidepressant — what’s not to like about hiking? The Triangle area has networks of trails in easy reach, for all levels of ability. Several local trails are part of the larger Mountains-to-Sea network. Click the picture for 15 Best Hikes in the Triangle,
Below are some hikes in/around Vance County:
The Tiger Den Way...
Arrival/Dismissal
7:30 a.m. Arrival. Car rider students may enter the building through the east entrance by the cafeteria. Please DO NOT drop off students before 7:30 a.m.
7:30 - 8:00 a.m. Breakfast in the cafeteria.
8:00 a.m. Instruction begins. Please ensure that students arrive BEFORE 8:00 a.m. so that they have time for breakfast and do not miss any instruction. Students are tardy after 8:00 a.m. and a parent MUST come to the front office to sign in their student.
3:00 p.m. Dismissal. Please do not check out students after 2:15 p.m. so that they do not miss instruction and do not disrupt dismissal.
Staying Connected
- Parent Portal: see student grades, attendance, and state-mandated assessments (e.g. Grade 3 BOGs). Call the front office to get a copy of the Parent Portal login instructions
- Class Dojo: see classroom announcements, student positive behavior (PBIS) points, and communicate with the teacher
- Parent/Guardian Contact Information form: Please update any contact information changes to ensure that we can contact you with all communications, including emergencies
- Chromebook Use Agreement: and return of any missing laptops/chargers. Students who have a missing agreement and/or laptops will be a laptop "day user" until those items are turned in
- Complete a VCS Volunteer Application to assist with school events, chaperone field trips, tutor, and/or mentor students.
Title I Family Engagement Night "All Things Academic" re-cap
If you missed our second Title I Family Engagement Night "All Things Academic" last Wednesday, you can still see our Title I Presentation, Title I School-Family-Teacher Compact, and sign up for our Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) and/or Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) by emailing Principal Batten (jbatten@vcs.k12.nc.us) or calling EO Young Elementary's office (252-438-6423).
Title I Annual Meeting
Title I Family Engagement Lunch 1-26-2024
Check out the presentation from our January Title I Family Engagement lunch.
