Tiger Den News
Sunday, March 3, 2024 ARCHIVED
Focus on STUDENT LEARNING
We have a busy week in the Tiger Den this week. First, we welcome back Loricia Martin to our 4th and 5th-grade math position. We also welcome two new daytime tutors: Cathy Oswald and Shiloh Currin, and our new long-term 3rd-grade substitute Courtney Peace. The focus for March is on Student Learning. Families can help by ensuring that their children arrive at school on time each day, complete all assignments, and practice reading each night.
Monday, we kick off the Kids Heart Challenge in a partnership between PE and the American Heart Association. Join us Monday evening for a free family event called Read Across VCS from 5-7 pm at VCHS. Tuesday is an asynchronous learning day for students at home. Student work will be communicated through Google Classroom (K-5) or via take-home packets (PreK). Please communicate with your child's teacher if unsure of the assignments. Finally, Nurse Sanford reminds Grades 3-5 students to return the Dental Clinic forms by Friday.
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EO Young Calendar
PE this week (March 4-8, 2024)
- Monday (3/4) Kid's Heart Challenge kick-off event. Read Across VCS family event 5-7pm VCHS
- Tuesday (3/5) Asynchronous Learning Day for students at home. Staff at school. NC Primary Elections.
- Wednesday (3/6)
- Thursday (3/7)
- Friday (3/8) Grades 3-5 Dental Clinic forms due to Nurse Sanford
March: Read Across America
Scholastic Storyvoice is a place for students to meet and hear from their favorite authors. Explore the awesome lineup of live events for March:
Art's Alive Promo video
Check out this video promoting Arts Alive 2024, which is on Saturday, March 16. Watch the video to learn about the many activities happening this year!!
Support Arts Alive - Become a sponsor!
We also want to share how you become a sponsor for this exciting event! Arts Alive sponsorships are the primary fundraiser for the Vance County Public School Foundation, which funds the NC Symphony, LEAP Grants, Top 10% medals for seniors, Student Spotlight and much more! If you would like to become a sponsor, the form is attached. In previous years, we have had grade levels, department, school and individuals do sponsorships! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me. All sponsorships are due by March 1, 2024.
PAWSitvive Behaviors Recognized
- Responsible learners,
- Outstanding leaders,
- Accept others, and
- Respect everyone
Last week's PAWSitive Behavior Recipients
EOY Student Tech Team
The EOY Student Tech Team is a pilot program where 4th and 5th grade students learn how to diagnose, triage, and fix simple laptop problems under the direction of EOY's IT specialist (Haley Moore). Students applied and interviewed for a position on the Student Tech Team and three 4th graders and one 5th grade were selected for the pilot team.
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.
Upcoming Home Depot Kids’ Workshops in 2024
- February 3, 2024: Valentines Basket
- March 2, 2024: Butterfly House
Community Read Aloud at Perry Memorial Library
New program on Mondays from 5:30pm-6:15pm, starting January 22nd. It is called "Community Read Aloud" and the idea is that youth will have a chance to read to a volunteer with the National Honor Society Students from the Vance County Early College High School. There is no registration required but folks can let me know they are coming by emailing mpeters@perrylibrary.org. We are hoping to foster the love of reading and support an encouraging environment for learning and reading out loud as everyone gets a chance to listen to themselves and others read.
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.
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
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:
Come learn about Animal Tracks!
Kids Connect Program
Come Learn about animal tracks! We will have a visit from a Kerr Lake State Park Ranger and learn about animal tracks and even make our own snow!
Tuesday, January 23rd @ 4:00pm
www.perrylibrary.org 252-438-3316/226
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.
