Tiger Den News
Sunday, March 10, 2024 ARCHIVED
Monitoring Student LEARNING & MASTERY of NC Curriculum Standards
We have only three weeks left of the Quarter 3 grading period and we need all hands/minds on deck to help students finish this Q3 strong. This week's theme is supporting and monitoring student learning and mastery of NC curriculum standards. Last week we had several amazing family meetings where student, parent, teacher, counselor, social worker, curriculum coach, admin, and therapist worked together to develop strategies to help our students grow academically and socially. We all play an important role in helping EO Young students learn and succeed. Here are a few examples:
- TEACHERS delivering rigorous, engaging lessons aligned to core standards AND monitoring learning throughout lessons and learning units.
- STUDENTS focusing their attention and minds on lessons and learning, avoiding drama and distractions, completing assigned classwork & homework, collaborating, and asking thoughtful questions.
- OFFICE STAFF (curriculum coach, counselor, social worker, office staff, nurse, admin) providing guidance and support to staff, students, and families
- SUPPORT STAFF (bus drivers, cafeteria, custodians, IT specialists, mental health providers) ensuring students are well cared for throughout the day)
- FAMILIES (parents, guardians, siblings, grandparents, aunts/uncles, caregivers, family friends) making sure students get to school on time every day, support learning at home, and encourage positive behaviors conducive to learning.
It truly takes a village and Tigers will CLIMB together. Let's have an amazing week focusing on academics and PAWsitive behaviors.
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EO Young Calendar
ART this week (March 11-14, 2024) Arts Alive Spirit Week, PreK & Kindergarten Registration Week
- Monday (3/11) Monthly staff meeting at 3:20pm. VCS Board of Education meeting at 6pm, VCS Administrative Services Center
- Tuesday (3/12) PreK & Kindergarten Registration event from 4-6pm at CFI
- Wednesday (3/13) AIG Field Trip to CFI 2:45pm
- Thursday (3/14) 5th-Grade Poe Center Opt-in form due to Counselor Taborn
- Friday (3/15) NO School for students, Optional workday for staff
- Saturday (3/16) Arts Alive, classes in the morning, Art Gallery opens at 3:30 pm, Talent show at 5 pm - McGregor Performance Hall
Kids Heart Challenge
We are so excited about our school’s American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge kicking off! We are asking you to register for our Kids Heart Challenge team and help us reach our goal of 100% of our families learning the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR. Last year, 5-year-old Phil and his mother, Megan, saved a life because they watched the Hands-Only CPR video (part of Finn’s Mission).
Get started today and be the first at our school to complete Finn’s Mission!
- Click Here to Register. or download the free “AHA Schools” app.
- Complete Finn’s Mission: Watch the 2-minute Hands-Only CPR video featuring cardiac arrest survivor, Damar Hamlin, and watch a music video on the warning signs of a stroke (F.A.S.T.).
- Share with Family & Friends: Send messages via social media, text messages and/or email.
Help your class win the classroom challenge by registering and completing Finn’s Mission. We can create a community of lifesavers!
Please update family contact information before March 29, 2024
As we approach Spring Break and our final grading period (Quarter 4) of this school year, it is crucial that we have updated phone, email, and address information for your children. This information will help us keep you informed of events, end-of-school information, and any opportunities such as the Summer Sun Bucks Program. Please share any updated contact information with your teacher or Jodi Pulley by March 29, 2024.
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!!
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.
