Vaughan Voice

We wanted to give you a summation of how we did on Raise Craze. Essentially our campus ROCKED it! At Vaughan, we completed 965 Acts of Kindness and PTA raised $26,115. Here are some of the top students and classrooms.

• Top 3 AOK Students Overall (in order) - Simon Reitmeyer, Neil Dsouza, and Alba Almand
• Top 3 Dollar Students Overall (in order) - Madilyn Scholz, Alba Almand, and Kalli Olchak
• Top 3 AOK Classrooms Overall (in order) - Mrs. Dahl, Ms. Lambert, and Mrs. Kreska
• Top 3 Dollar Classrooms Overall (in order) - Ms. Lambert, Mrs. Hansen, and Mrs. Glover

All students received a fun recess with music and popsicles. In addition, they were able to see Mrs. Parker and Mrs. Jasenof kiss a pig! The top students and classrooms also received additional incentives. We are extrememly proud of our students, and are appreciative of your support. PTA will utilize the funds to support community/school events and/or programs, as well as fund several things for Vaughan.

The Allen Fire Department and Allen Police Department will be doing training exercises at Vaughan on Monday, October 17th - Wednesday, October 19th. There will potentially be lots of emergency vehicles, please disregard, all is fine.

I wanted to remind you that we do not have school on Monday, October 17th - Friday, October 21st. Parent/Teacher conferences will be held on Friday, October 21st. Teachers should have previoulsy sent out information to get your conference scheduled.

We truly appreciate 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.

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

Mark your calendars and join us on Saturday, October 29th from 2:00pm - 6:00pm for the STEAM Fall Fest and Market. This community event will have games, activities, entertainment and for the first time a Farmer’s Market. Vendors will be in attendance to sell their produce, goods, and crafts. There will be plenty of fun games and activities for the entire family. Join us for this afternoon of FUN!

Fall Fest and Market Flyer – HERE

Fall Fest and Market Event Page - HERE

We will not be sending home paper copies of report cards.

• Kinder - 1st grade: You will be able to view your child's report card at the end of each nine weeks in Skyward under the Portfolio section.
• 2nd-6th grade parents: You can access your child's Progress Reports, Grades, and Nine Week report cards in Skyward.

See the instructions below!

If you have additional questions about how to access Skyward, feel free to call the school office at 972-727.0470. If you have questions in regards to your student's progress, please reach out to your child's teacher.

Please fill in the information below and choose ONE club for your child. We want all students to have the ability to join a club and limiting the number of clubs each child can join allows for more students to join clubs altogether. Clubs will be held on Mondays this year and will end at 3:45 or 4:00 depending on the club. Meetings will begin on Monday, November 7, 2022. You can view specific meeting dates for each club HERE.

**Note - we can only accommodate for a specific number of students per club, therefore sign-ups will be on a first come, first served basis. You will receive an email from the club sponsor letting you know if your child's name is on the club roster or not along with any other important information. If you have any questions, please e-mail tonya.jasenof@allenisd.org. Club sign-up will close Tuesday, October 25. Please pay close attention to club details listed prior to picking the ONE club for your child. Some clubs meet every week while others meet every other week or every third week, etc. Even if you choose a club that meets less often, you may still only sign up for ONE club. Finally, parents must arrange their own transportation from clubs. Thanks!

Click here to sign your child up for a club.

We had a BLAST cheering on student excellence on Monday, September 26th. The students chosen did an exceptional job exhibiting the character trait - RESPECT - for the month of September!

Congratulations to our Positive Office Referral recipients! They have exhibited excellent work ethic, shown kindness and compassion towards others, and have been a true example of the Vaughan Viking Creed. We are super proud of them for all their hard work and effort at school!

VFW Post 2195 Allen member Larry Nordgaard presented Vaughan Elementary School’s librarian Julie Carlyle with a signed copy of Tori Meyer’s book “Journey Home: A Thank You to American Veterans”. A young girl talks to an American soldier in the park. After asking her mother what war and freedom are, through the eyes of a finch she takes an imaginary journey around the world where she sees him protecting our freedoms. Thank you Mr. Nordgaard. The book will be in our library for students to check out.

If you would like to be the head room parent for your child's homeroom, please complete this form. If we have multiple room parents per class, we will just randomly draw for each homeroom. The other parents who volunteered can support the head room parent if they would like. Thank you!

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!

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 great 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

COMING SOON!

High in Plain Sight: Current Drug Culture, Trends, and Identifiers

• Date: Thursday, October 27, 2022
• Time: 7:15-8:45 pm
• Location: ZOOM Webinar

“The Tall Cop,” Jermaine Galloway, will lead this webinar and will provide attendees with the ability, knowledge, and confidence to help prevent and identify individuals who are abusing drugs and/or alcohol. Attendees will also be taught the strategies and different terms that are consistent with alcohol and drug abuse. There are several identifiers, logos, and terms that are commonly related to drug (illegal and over the counter) and alcohol abuse, marijuana abuse, and drug concealment on school, home, and work property that will be discussed.

Click HERE to view the flyer and register for the event.

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.

Click HERE to view the flyer and register for the event.

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!

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

The Foundation For Allen Schools is excited to announce its grant awards for the 2022-23 school year in Allen ISD will be its largest dollar amount to date: $249,255 to fund 126 grants across the entire district. Of these grants, more than $85,000 will focus on math grants, including a $52,000 grant which will impact every Kindergartner and first grade student in the district. If you would like to learn more about grants at your campus you can scroll to the bottom of your school’s website and look for this graphic, or go to our website at www.AISDfoundation.org to search by campus or curriculum.

We are celebrating 25 years and we’d love for you to celebrate with us by becoming a Friend of the Foundation. With your support we can impact every student, every teacher and every campus.

https://secure.qgiv.com/for/friothfou/

Feeling groovy? Join us November 5 for a night of far out food, fabulous auction items, games, entertainment and a groovy time for all! The good vibes continue as our annual gala directly benefits our teachers and students in Allen ISD! Peace, Love & a Party! Buy your tickets now! This event is open to everyone…parents, teachers and community members. www.AISDfoundation.org

• JOIN PTA!!!!

• Like us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/VikingsofMOVE1

• Follow us on Twitter - VikingsofMOVE1

• 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 17th - Friday, October 21st - No School for Students

Friday, October 21st - Parent/Teacher Conference Day

Tuesday, October 25th - Donuts with Grownups

Thursday, October 27th - PTA Red Ribbon Picnic

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
Facebook: facebook.com/VikingsofMOVE1
Twitter: @VikingsofMOVE1