Vine Shine Report #23
Sunday, March 1, 2026
π Mark Your Calendars π
PTO Meeting - Wednesday, March 4 at 6:00 pm
Academic Showcase/Culture Night - Thursday, March 5 from 4:30-5:30 pm
Early - Release Day - Thursday, March 12 - Dismissal at 12:00 pm
Teacher Inservice Day - Friday, March13 - No School
Ready, Set...Read!
Ready, Set...Read!
Read Across America Week starts on Monday, March 2nd. Get out those favorite books and read as a family everyday!!
The more you READ, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you will go. -- Dr. Seuss
Happy reading! π
Drop off and Pick up on Larkin Street
If you are dropping your child off at school or picking them up in the afternoon, please do not block any of the driveways to our Larkin Street neighbors. It has come to my attention that some residents of Larkin Street are getting blocked in due to people parking in front of their driveway during drop off and/or pick up. Please make sure you pull up enough and do not park in front of someone's driveway.
Thank you for being conciderate to our neighbors!
Academic Showcase/Culture Night at Vine Street School π
On Thursday, March 5 from 4:30 - 5:30 pm, join us at Vine Street Schoolβs Academic Showcase & Culture Night. We have transformed our school for this amazing event! You may think you are walking down a hallway, but your senses will be immersed with sights and sounds from afar and it will feel like your body has been transported to another country! Don't miss the fun and excitement!
A gentle reminder that this evening is about seeing what your child is learning. It is not a time for one to one conferences with your child's teacher. If you have any questions or concerns that require time with your child's teacher, please schedule an appointment with them for another day/time. Thank you!
Vine Shine Weekly Winners ππ
Attendance β
Unfortunately, we did not meet our 95% attendance goal again this week. Please help us try to meet our goal next week by making daily attendance a priority! We have started a new way to track attendance and earn some fun! See below for more information.
Weekly Attendance:
PreK - 87.50%
Kindergarten - 95.12%
First Grade - 92.71%
Second Grade - 92.50%
Third Grade - 95.94%
School Wide - 93.50%
Congratulations to Kindergarten and Grade 3 for reaching your 95% attendance goal!! π Watch your π climb!!
New Attendance Initiative!
This week we have a new attendance initiative starting! Every week a grade level collectively hits the 95% attendance rate their bumble bee will go up a notch! Once their bee makes it to the flower (6 weeks), they will get a celebration prize! We will have 16 weeks left when we return so each grade level or staff could potentially earn a reward twice! Let's make it happen!!
PTO Update
Next PTO Meeting is Wedneday at 6:00 pm!
Please join us for the next PTO meeting on Wednesday, March 4 at 6:00 pm in the Vine Street cafeteria. We look forward to seeing you!
March Lunch Menu ππ§π₯¦π
Look At Vine Shineπ
Vine Street's halls are transforming! π
Come see it in full effect on Thursday, March 5 from 4:30-5:30!
Parent Resources
Get the Bangor App and stay connected!
Due to a US Cellular issue this past weekend, many families did not get the school closing phone call or text message. These messages were still sent out via email (if we have a valid email on file) and of course on the Bangor App. I highly encourage you to download this app so you do not miss a single notification from BSD! π²
View the PreK-5 Student Handbook here!
2025-2026 School Calendar
Vine Street School
Debbie Swett - Principal
Email: dswett@bangorschools.net
Website: https://vinestreet.bangorschools.net/o/vss
Text/phone: 207-941-6300