Vasquez Voice
Vol. 2 No. 5
Principal Message
Hello Vasquez Families!
On Thursday, we had a full day of House Spinning during our Specials classes for new students be added to a House! We have 4 Houses, 1 Village. These are based on Celina ISD's Core Principles: Leadership, Innovation, Stewardship, Excellence and Community. EVERY Thursday we encourage students to dress in their House shirts and colors.
Sincerely-
Mrs. Middleton
Principal
Our Houses
Vasquez Essentials
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!
August 26 is Women's Equality Day. It is to commemorate the ratification in 1920 of the 19th Amendments to the US Constitution, which guaranteed women the right to vote.
For cafeteria options, prices, parent choices and more!
https://www.schoolcafe.com/CELINAISD
Friday Dress Up Days are BACK!!!
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!
Notification for guardian message center settings, complete the following steps.
Follow the instructions below to complete guardian message center notifications in skyward:
🚌 BUS TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION 🚌
* Bus information is live in Skyward. If you have questions or concerns directly contact the transportation department. ALL STUDENTS that are in the VES attendance zone can request bus transportation. If you did not complete this portion at enrollment, please reach out to Bri Thompson @ briannthompson@celinaisd.com and she can help initiate that process.
Please confirm any changes directly with your students' teacher, via email or ClassDojo prior to 2:30.
🚗 Car Rider Information 🚗
If you are utilizing the car rider line, please stay in your car. We do not have crossing guards, utilize staff support at the curb to assist the students.
Safety FIRST: DO NOT drop students off while on the street , stay in the car rider line.
Have your student wear their House Shirt!!
Our first House Party of the Year is coming up on September 4th! All NEW students will have a House Reveal during Specials and get their official House Shirt!
AlphaBEST After School Care
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.
After School Enrichment: Robotics, offered at VES.
Each Thursday, from 3:00-4:15 PM, starting August 20 until May 20th, we have a partnership with Wize Computing, Robotics and Coding. This is a STEAM enrichment course offered to all K-4 students. This is not a Celina ISD or Vasquez program, but we had a positive experience working with WIZE last year and are happy to announce they are returning.
Box Tops for Education!
We have registered Vasquez Elementary for BoxTops for Education!!! Scan the QR code for instructions. Things you already buy at the main grocery stores can send money back to VES, with just a few steps! Join today!
Connect With Us on FACEBOOK!!!
Click HERE to see our FACEBOOK page. Like us so you can follow our beginnings and see our story begin! Positive comments appreciated.
**Future Planning**
🎒August
8/31 - 9/11 BOY MAP Testing (Updated from the District)
🎒 SEPTEMBER
9/4- First House Party (Students wear house shirts/colors)
9/7 - Labor Day, No School
9/8 - Lunch Visitor's Begin
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)
Lunch SIGN UPS!!! Lunch Visitors begin September 8th.
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.
Library Information
Click on the link above for the information regarding parent library accounts and student classroom library procedures
Coming up the week of September 7th is College Week! To support higher education and promote a college mindset, we have created fun ways to dress up to be future ready! Join in on the fun!
Grade Level Newsletters, click the link for each.
Ideas, Concerns, or complaints?
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.
