Viper Gazette

We are proud to celebrate two of our outstanding students, Alexandre Sztancsa Senna and Mattias Rojas Enriques, who were selected as winners in the Red Ribbon Poster Contest! Out of all the entries submitted across Collier County, Alexandre and Mattias were among only 16 students chosen to receive brand-new bicycles for their creative and meaningful posters.

The Red Ribbon Poster Contest encourages students to share positive messages about making healthy choices and living drug-free lives. Both students demonstrated exceptional creativity while promoting the importance of saying "no" to illegal drugs, alcohol, vaping, and negative peer pressure.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Collier County Sheriff's Office (CCSO), Deputy Thompson from Vineyards and Mrs. Parker, VES 5th grade teacher for bringing this wonderful opportunity to our students. Their partnership and support help empower children to make safe and healthy decisions.

Red Ribbon Week is a national campaign that began in 1985 to honor the sacrifice of Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent who lost his life while fighting drug trafficking and drug-related violence. Today, Red Ribbon Week continues to inspire young people across the country to stand strong against drugs and make positive choices for their future.

Please join us in congratulating Alexandre Sztancsa Senna and Mattias Rojas Enriques on this remarkable achievement. We are incredibly proud of the way they represented our school and shared an important message with our community!

Congratulations, Alexandre and Mattias! Keep up the great work!

Congratulations to our two students whose names were drawn on the morning news! All students who received a Positive Referral during the month of October were entered into the drawing. Our winners had the exciting opportunity to choose a book from the Media Center’s book vending machine.

• Emily Loughney from Mrs. Carbone's Kindergarten class
• Raylindy Augustin from Mrs. Doeringsfeld's 5th grade class

Grab your red, white, and blue and get ready to move! The CCPS 5K Walk-Run returns on Saturday, December 5, 2026, and this year's theme is "Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary!"

CCPS 5K Walk-Run

Saturday, December 5, 2026 - Race starts at 8:00am

at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Administrative Center

Whether you're chasing a personal best, jogging with friends, or taking a leisurely stroll, we've got an option for you:

• 5K Competitive Run (chip timed)
• 5K Run (not chip timed)
• 1-Mile Walk

Join the fun as a group, challenge a friend to run/walk with you, or fly solo and race to the finish line! If you are signing up as part of a team, make sure to select the team (Vineyards Elementary) when registering online.

The CCPS 5K Walk-Run has previously welcomed almost 2,000 participants, making it the 2nd largest 5K event in Collier County. We want to make this year's event the biggest and best yet.

Every registration helps support health and wellness initiatives in our schools, providing resources that encourage active lifestyles and healthy choices for students.

So break out your red, white, and blue gear and join us! Together, let's celebrate America's 250th anniversary, support student wellness, and demonstrate what it means to be part of a public school district where every student belongs.

Remember to share your training on social media using #CCPS5K and remember to tag @collierschools and @suncoastcu.

Click here to register!

Come and join the Vineyards Team! Let them know you're with Vineyards Elementary on your registration and we can all meet at the ad. center!!!

To support a safe and secure learning environment, all students are required to wear their school-issued photo ID badge in plain sight at all times during the school day, in accordance with Rule 11 of the Collier County Public Schools Code of Student Conduct. ID badges are District property and should not be defaced or damaged. Please note that replacement ID badges and lanyards will be issued for a $5 fee. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe campus for all students and staff.

If you are needing before and/or after school care, please see below for information and how to enroll.

Please use the resources below for questions, meal account assistance, or to apply for free or reduced-price meals.

Questions or Assistance:
Ms. Maria Fernandez, Cafeteria Manager
239-377-8712

Helpful Links:

• MySchoolBucks: https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/getmain?requestAction=home
• Free & Reduced-Price Meal Application: https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application

Thank you for helping us ensure that every student is ready for a successful school day! 🍎

Also, please notice the new meal prices for this school year, especially for students wanting a second breakfast/lunch:

New Meal Prices -

• Student Breakfast: No Charge
• Student Elementary Lunch: $2.75
• Student Second Breakfast: $3.50
• Second Student Lunch: $5.00

Please note that a second breakfast or lunch is not reimbursable through federal meal programs and must be purchased at the full price.

VES has 2 official social media sites, please ‘like’ our Facebook page, and follow us on X if you subscribe.

Facebook – @Vineyards Elementary

X (formerly Twitter) – @VineyardsVipers

• 11/17 - SAC Meeting @ 7:45 am; Media Center
• 11/19 - Fall Picture Retakes
• 11/23-11/27 - Fall Break

Monday 11/9 -

• Fall Book Fair continues

Tuesday 11/10 -

• Parent Night @ The Book Fair - 4pm-6pm

• Veteran's Day

• Interims Published

• No event

"A teacher affects eternity; they can never tell where their influence stops."

~ Henry Adams

If you would like to help make recess in the new pavilion fun for all our families, please check out the PTO's wish list by clicking the link below:

https://a.co/0g6lrbD5

Spirit wear is available for purchase via our PTO by utilizing the link below.

https://my.cheddarup.com/c/school-spirit-wear-premium-36491/items