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We have another busy and exciting week ahead, and we can’t wait to see our Mustangs making memories, building connections, and showing their HEART across campus!

As we head into the final few weeks of our first quarter, we want to remind families that there are only THREE weeks left in the quarter! With so many exciting events, activities, and important reminders happening, please be sure to read through our newsletter each week so you don’t miss important dates, opportunities, or information for your family. We want everyone to feel informed, connected, and included in all that is happening at Vinewood.

This week is especially full, so here are a few important reminders:

• Monday: NO SCHOOL — Labor Day - Enjoy the long weekend with your family! We’ll see our Mustangs back on campus Tuesday.
• Tuesday: Kona Ice After School - Kona Ice will be available after school on Virginia Street.
• Wednesday: MINIMUM DAY
• Sports/Jersey Dress Up Day
• Mustang Buck Store in the Morning: Our Mustangs will have another opportunity to spend their hard-earned Mustang Bucks! Thank you to everyone who helps make this such a fun experience for our students.
• All TK & Kindergarten students start at 8:00 AM. Please be sure to check dismissal times and make arrangements for your student’s early release.
• Lunch with a Loved One: We are SO excited to welcome families to campus for our first Lunch with a Loved One of the year! Please see the information below for lunch times, locations, and important details.
• Friday: Wear Red, White, and Blue for Patriot's Day.
• Saturday: MUSTANG NIGHT OUT! - It’s almost here! We can’t wait to celebrate our Vinewood community at Mustang Night Out this Saturday! We are looking forward to an unforgettable evening together and are so grateful for the incredible support of our families.

Thank you for continuing to partner with us and for being such an important part of our Vinewood family. Three weeks can go by quickly, so let’s make every day count! We are excited for another wonderful week with our Mustangs and look forward to seeing our students learning, growing, and showing their HEART!

Sincerely,

Alyssa Barban, Principal

We will see you back on campus Tuesday morning.

We are SO excited to welcome our Vinewood families to campus this Wednesday, September 9, for our first Lunch with a Loved One of the year! We can’t wait to see our students enjoying a special lunchtime with the people they love.

We encourage you to bring a blanket and be prepared to be flexible with seating as we make room for everyone. Most importantly, come ready to enjoy some time together and make a special memory with your Mustang!

Please plan to join your student during their scheduled lunch time:

We can’t wait to see you on campus Wednesday!

See the attached Spirit Days for September, chosen by Student Council.

• Wednesday, Sept. 9 (this week!)
• Wednesday, Sept. 16
• Tuesday, Sept. 22
• Wednesday, Sept. 23
• Thursday, Sept. 24
• Friday, Sept. 25

• ALL TK and Kinder students arrive by 8:00
• Dismissal times for TK/K - 11:20 (11:40 if eating lunch)
• Dismissal times for 1st-6th - 12:25

We are so excited for our upcoming Family STEAM Night.

Please join us on Wednesday, September 16 from 5:00-7:00 pm for a fun, science filled evening.

5th Grade Science Camp Fundraising has begun!

They will be out front almost every Friday. Here are the current scheduled dates:

9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20

Parent Conferences are scheduled for the FINAL WEEK of the quarter with minimum days Tuesday, Sept. 22-Friday, Sept. 25 to help accommodate all families. We look forward to this wonderful time to celebrate your students successes and work as a team to best serve your Mustang!

Click the image, or HERE, to view our September Family Calendar. We have a lot of events and reminders during this month, so mark your calendars!

For any of you that missed our running event dates, please scroll all the way to the bottom of the newsletter to see what we have scheduled until the New Year.

Mustang Night Out ticket sales close TONIGHT- final chance to join us for a fun night!! These auction and raffle baskets are AMAZING, don’t miss out!! (https://bit.ly/MNO60th) IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR OTHER PARENTS TO SIT WITH, LET US KNOW, WE WOULD LOVE TO CONNECT YOU WITH OTHERS!!!

Purchase at https://bit.ly/MNO60th

See you this Tuesday, after school on Virginia Street.

Mustang Buck store is Wednesday, we have enough volunteers this week but are still in need for the treat shop on 9/23 (https://bit.ly/4790lJS)

Free Vinewood shirts are coming! We had to order quite a few and that order is coming in soon. We are hoping to have all shirts delivered by the end of the week. Thank you for your patience!

Thank you to those who were able to join us at our VPC meeting Wednesday night, here are the minutes: (https://bit.ly/4yfV8dz)

Contact vinewoodparentclub@gmail.com & follow us on social media for reminders and updates: Instagram @Vinewood_parent_club or Facebook @vinewoodparentclub

Linktree: linktr.ee/vinewoodparentclub

Topic: Special Education 101

Presenter: Kelsey Dibner, Program Specialist

When: Monday, September 14, 2026

Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Location: Microsoft Teams

Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone by clicking the link below: Join the meeting now

If you have any questions, please get in touch with the Student Services/SELPA Department at (209) 331-7061. We look forward to your participation.

We would love to see you there and hope you can join us!

The Imagine This... Story Writing Contest is now open, and we're inviting students in grades 3–8 to write and submit original stories—real or imagined—based on accurate information about California agriculture. This one-of-a-kind contest combines agriculture, creativity, and literacy. Each year, one state winner from each grade level is selected, and their story is illustrated by talented high school art students before being published in a beautifully bound book!

Important Dates:

📅 November 1 – Story Submission Deadline

🏅 December 1 – Regional Winners Announced

🏆 December 1 – State Winners Announced

Winners Will:

📖 Become a published author

🏛️ Travel to Sacramento to be recognized at the State Capitol (travel expenses covered)

🎨 Have their story professionally illustrated by high school art students

🖼️ Receive a giant poster featuring their story's illustrated book cover

Please click on the blue words student and family handbook for school rules/policies for 2026/2027 school year, as it has important information about all school expectations.

You may also click on the image for the same document.

• 9/7/26: No School - Labor Day
• 9/8/26: Kona Ice on Virginia
• 9/9/26: Minimum Day (Kinder Apple Day)
• 9/9/26: Sports/Jersey Day
• 9/9/26: Lunch with a Loved One
• 9/9/26: Mustang Buck Store
• 9/11/26: Wear Red, White, and Blue
• 9/12/26: Mustang Night Out
• 9/16/26: Minimum Day (Kinder Grape Day)
• 9/16/26: Fancy Day
• 9/16/26: Family STEAM Night
• 9/17/26: ELAC Meeting
• 9/17/26: 6th Grade Parent Science Camp Mtg
• 9/21/26: 1st Grade Informance
• 9/22/26: Minimum Day & Parent Conferences
• 9/23/26: Decades Day
• 9/23/26: Minimum Day & Parent Conferences
• 9/23/26: Treat Shop
• 9/23/26: 1st Grade Chuckwagon
• 9/24/26: Minimum Day & Parent Conferences
• 9/25/26: Minimum Day & Parent Conferences
• 9/28/26: FALL BREAK BEGINS
• 9/28/26: Fall Intersession (through 10/2/26)
• 10/12/26: Welcome Back!
• 10/12/26: Cookie Dough Fundraiser Begins
• 10/13/26: 6th Grade to Science Camp (through 10/16/26)
• 10/13/26: Kona Ice on Virginia
• 10/14/26: Parent Club Meeting
• 10/15/26: Makeup Picture Day
• 10/21/26: Minimum Day (Kinder Pumpkin Day)
• 10/21/26: Mustang Buck Store
• 10/21/26: 5th Grade Science Camp Informational Night
• 10/23/26: Harvest Festival
• 11/3/26: Kona Ice on Virginia
• 11/4/26: Mustang Buck Store
• 11/4/26: Minimum Day
• 11/4/26: Parent Club Meeting
• 11/10/26: TENTATIVE Veterans Day Celebration
• 11/11/26: No School - Veterans Day
• 11/18/26: Minimum Day
• 11/23/26: Thanksgiving Break (through 11/27/26)
• 12/1/26: Kona Ice on Virginia
• 12/2/26: 5th Grade Music Performance
• 12/2/26: Parent Club Meeting
• 12/8/26: 2nd & Barba Music Concert
• 12/9/26: Minimum Day
• 12/9/26: Treat Shop
• 12/17/26: 4th Grade Music Performance
• 12/18/26: Minimum Day
• 12/21/26: WINTER BREAK (through 1/4/27)