Tiger Den News
Sunday, June 9, 2024
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
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.
