Vaughan Voice

Thank you PTA for putting on an amazing Red Ribbon Picnic last night! It was a blast!

As a reminder, Storybook Character Dress Up Day is Monday. Please see the flyer below for specific details.

Picture Retakes day is this coming Tuesday. This is for children that were not present or need a retake.

We truly appreciate all of your support! Have a great weekend!

Tonya Jasenof

Principal

Vaughan Elementary

Yearbooks are on sale now for $25. Please take advantage before the price goes up on November 11th. Click here to purchase a yearbook.

Students and staff are invited to host anyone who is a Veteran, or is a survivor of a deceased Veteran, to come to our school to participate in this time honored tradition here at Vaughan Elementary. We will be serving a light breakfast, have memorabilia on display, a picture backdrop and patriotic songs from our choir. In addition, Vaughan students will be asked to introduce their special veteran!

If you are able to come celebrate this special day with us, please complete the information below. if you are not able to attend, but would like to request a star to honor your Veteran, please continue to the next section on the form.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBAYlC58W_MLscxtbiUj5yp3KDdHnErBW3I7lVMMNbTyo2Ww/viewform

Would you like to support our annual Veteran's Day program? If so, please click here to sign up.

As part of our Annual Veteran’s Day Celebration, we like to give something back to our veterans. This year we are going to collect donations for an organization called Patriot Paws. This is a local organization that raises, trains and provides service dogs for veterans in need at no cost. Over the next few weeks, we are going to collect donations here at the school. We will then present the items to the organization. If you would like to donate, please use the links in the attached flyer (also linked below) to find needed items. Again, we will have a collection wagon in the front hallway for all the goodies. Donations will be accepted from now until November 10th. To find out more about Patriot Paws, please click one of the links below.

• Kennel Team + Vet Tech https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sIhZCOySgP71wCEqBlE_u-jDNB8VWZk5/view?usp=sharing
• Training Team https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wV4_3VDJgn7XmIwly1ujevYn3Uct9XFz/view?usp=sharing

Donation Wish Lists: Please note that Patriot Paws requests that all individuals stick with the brands listed in the wish lists so that they can use all of the items. Some treats and toys may not be appropriate for use with their dogs.

Treats: https://a.co/iUMi3s2

Toys: https://a.co/i2PSnAu

General Wish List: https://a.co/dCQIYyW

Picture Retake Day is Tuesday, November 1st! Anyone who did not have their picture taken the first time, or would like a retake, should be prepared to take their picture on this day.

I am looking for some help with shelving books in the library on a weekly or biweekly basis.

You don't have to have prior experience helping in the library, just know your ABC's :)

After I hear from you I'll share my volunteer calendar and you can sign up for what best meets your needs.

If you have any questions please email me and I'll be happy to help.

Thanks so much!

Mrs. Carlyle

julie.carlyle@allenisd.org

https://forms.gle/mt5h2wWEKpEBYdGh9

Curious about WatchDOGS? Check out the presentation Mrs. Dreher shared at the WatchDOGS kickoff pizza night. If you have more questions, reach out via email to melissa.dreher@allenisd.org. To sign up, please click the picture below or if viewing this newsletter on a computer, use your phone to scan the QR code.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24th: Our district will Wear RED to raise awareness for the #1 and #5 killers- heart disease and stroke.

HOW TO ORDER: Text DHCALLEN to 71777. You will immediately receive a link to complete your $25 donation!

Let’s help the American Heart Association teach 1.8M families Hands-Only CPR and create a nation of lifesavers! While donating, watch the 1- minute Hands-Only CPR video, then share with family and friends. You and your friends and family will be supporting research and education initiatives to fight heart disease and stroke.

Feeling competitive? Click here to see how your campus and district stack up against others and for more health resources!

Allen ISD Community Education presents “A Winter Wonderland Father Daughter Ball.” Registration is now OPEN!

• Date: December 10, 2022
• Time: Twilight Dance (Kinder & under 4:30-5:30PM); Evening Dance 1 (1st-3rd Grade 6:00-7:30PM:); Evening Dance 2 (4th-6th Grade 8:30-10:00PM)
• Location: Allen HS Cafeteria There will be refreshments, pictures, prizes, and of course...the BEST dancing!

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Presents: Identifying Anxiety, Depression and Healthy Coping Strategies

Date: Thursday, November 10, 2022

Time: 6:30-8:00 pm

Location: ZOOM Webinar

November’s Parent University will address depression and anxiety. What is it like to have depression? What causes it? What keeps depression going? What do you do when you feel unmotivated? What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)? What causes GAD and worry? What do people with GAD worry about?

Healthy coping strategies to maintain emotional health and overcome depression and anxiety will also be discussed along with various treatment options.

PARENT UNIVERISTY RESOURCES

Parent University recently partnered with Safer Schools Together, and they presented a webinar entitled “Social Media Literacy.” The presentation was very insightful and provided a lot of helpful tips for families. Specific topics that were addressed are listed below.

· Raising Digitally Responsible Youth: A Parent’s Guide

· Internet Lingo and Slang Terms

· Sexting Safety Agreement

· Protect Your Privacy on Facebook

· Social Media Checklist for Parents

· Common Sense Media Digital Contract

https://saferschoolstogether.com/resources/parent-resources/

Since 2020, many families have received free breakfast and lunch through the Allen ISD Student Nutrition Department through the Summer Seamless Option (SSO). However, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has not extended waivers allowing for free breakfast and lunch meals for students enrolled at campuses that participate in the National School Lunch Program.

Due to this change in federal policy, Allen ISD families who want to qualify for a free or reduced-price meal will be required to complete an application for the 2022-2023 school year.

The free and/or reduced-price meals application will be available for parents/guardians on the Student Nutrition webpage, www.allenisd.org/studentnutrition, beginning Aug. 1. Allen ISD will work with campuses to inform parents of the transition to paid meals and the need to complete a meal application in order to qualify for the free and/or reduced-price program.

Student Nutrition is on social media! Please follow us to keep up to date with all of our special menu promotions!

○ Facebook: Allen ISD Student Nutrition

○ Instagram: allenisd_student_nutrition

○ Twitter: aisd_nutrition

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• Volunteer! To volunteer, complete a Criminal History Check online at www.allenisd.org each school year.

• Contact your child’s teacher or sign up to volunteer through the Vaughan PTA.

Monday, October 31st - Storybook Character Dress Up Day / Author Visit - Provided by PTA, Chick-fil-A Spirit Day

Tuesday, November 15th - PTA STEAM Night

Monday, November 21st - Friday, November 25th - Thanksgiving Break

Tuesday, December 6th - Bedtime Stories with the Principals

Monday, December 19th - Monday, January 2nd - Winter Break

Website: https://www.allenisd.org/Domain/1123
Location: 820 Cottonwood Dr, Allen, TX, USA
Phone: 972.727.0470
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