Vasquez Voice

Hello Vasquez Families!

I'm hoping by switching to a fall theme, the fall weather will follow! We are getting closer to our full 30 minutes of recess each day. Some grade levels have had to limit outside play due to heat or air quality. Come on FALL 🍂

Fun Reminders

• PTA Membership is HERE! Please join!!!!
• Spirit night is this week at Chick-Fil-A.
• College Week Dress up Days are all this week

Mrs. Middleton

Principal

latishamiddleton@celinaisd.com

Click the image above, for a live link for membership!! Our goal is for each family to purchase one membership to support our students.

Use the link below to shop shirts available in both youth and adult sizes. There’s something for everyone to show off their Bobcat pride!

Pickup Options:

• Pick up at Twisted Trail, located in the shopping center next to Brookshire’s

• Or choose to have your order delivered after the sale ends to Vasquez Elementary School

Don’t wait until you forget—order now and get ready to show your Vasquez spirit!

https://vasquez1.itemorder.com/. Sale ends September 6th!

It's College Week! To support higher education and promote a college mindset, we are participating in fun dress up themes to highlight being future ready! Join in on the fun!

THIS THURSDAY!!! Whether your family is on the go or you just want a fun and fast dinner, eat at Chick-fil-A on September 10th and 20% of the proceeds come straight to Vasquez Elementary!! Just mention Vasquez with your order or type in VASQUEZ with your mobil order!!! 1920 N Dallas Pkwy, Prosper, TX 75078, Join us!

We are excited to welcome parents into our classrooms to showcase our academic resources. This is a wonderful time to ask questions regarding the curriculum and learning resources. This is not a time to discuss individual students that will be at Parent Conferences on October 13th. You are always welcome to email the teacher to schedule a conference if needed.

ORDERING Fall Pictures:

• Pre-ordering for fall photos is not required, though some prefer to. Here is the online pre-ordering link : https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001408275

• As always, the students will get the QR code paper that parents can scan and preview photos, too!

• If you run into any issues with ordering, reach out at support@traditionsportraits.com - we’re always happy to help!

Dressing up in fun theme days is a Celina Tradition in support of our CHS Football Team! Join in on the fun each Friday in Football season. There is no pressure, just fun!

If you are unable to get your student by 3:05 and need a later pick up time, we have a partnership with AlphaBEST after school care. Scan the QR code for the enrollment information or visit alphabest.org/celinatx for pricing and scheduling.

We are so excited to begin our first FCA huddle of the year at Vasquez Elementary! FCA stands for Fellowship of Christian Athletes, but you don't have to be an athlete to attend. All students, from Kindergarten - Fourth Grade are welcome to come for donuts, worship, and amazing speakers. Our FCA group will be meeting the first Friday morning of every month from 7:25-7:45 in the Gym. Our first meeting will be FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2nd.

*Please make sure that your child has opted in to attend club meetings this year, which is done through Skyward. You would need to select "Yes". The dates of our meetings this year are below.

FCA FRIDAYS:

October 2

November 6

December 4

January 8

February 5

March 5

April 2

May 7

Click HERE to see our FACEBOOK page. Like us so you can follow our beginnings and see our story begin! Positive comments appreciated.

72% of our students ride a bus. If your student is one of the 72%, please help us teach and review bus expectations using the list below. We sincerely appreciate the support.

● Remain seated with the seatbelt fastened for the duration of the trip, and remain seated until the door opens

● Students shall face forward for the duration of the trip, keeping their feet on the floor in front of them and out of the aisle

● A student shall not refuse to sit in an assigned seat or deny another a place to sit

● Students are required to follow the bus driver’s or bus monitor’s instructions

● The driver can ask the student to put away any items that disrupts or is a safety issue on the bus. The driver can remove the disruptive item or items until they arrive at their stop or campus

● Scuffling, hitting, kicking or physically assaulting another student or staff are strictly prohibited and may constitute suspended bus privileges

● Use of obscene, vulgar or profane language or gestures are strictly prohibited and may constitute suspended bus privileges

● Students shall not speak in a way that teases, hurts, or harasses others

District Academic Calendar

🎒 SEPTEMBER

9/7 - Labor Day, No School

9/8 - Lunch Visitor's Begin (use the link below for sign up)

9/8 - College Awareness Dress up Week

9/15 - 4th Grade Field Trip Parent Meeting

9/15 - Curriculum Night

9/16 - Fall Picture Day

9/18 - Inservice Day (No school)

🎃 OCTOBER

10/1- Spelling Bee Lists go out

10/2 - Custodial Appreciation Day

10/2 - FCA BEGINS

10/8 - House PARTY

10/8 - End of 1st 9 Week Grading Period

10/16 - Homecoming

10/9 - 10/13 Fall Break for Students

10/13 - Parent-Teacher Conferences

10/14 - 2nd 9 Weeks Grading Period Begins

10/21- Fall Picture (Make-ups)

10/27-10/31 - Red Ribbon Week

10/30 - Awards Assemblies

Click on the above picture and it will take your to our September lunch visitor sign up sheet. Remember a valid ID or Current passport are required for signing in at the front desk. Seats are limited to two guests per student.

If you have concerns, complaints, or ideas, please send those directly to my email. If you prefer, call the school and schedule a meeting with me. It is important to me to be solution-oriented and to work with the community to have a place we feel is working together for the betterment of the students.

Vasquez Elementary

Email: latishamiddleton@celinaisd.com