Keeping up with our usual pace, things are moving right along here at Vaughan Elementary. We have held several important events at our school over the past few weeks. The first was the “Keep Books” Kick-Off on February 16th. Students in pre-k through grade 2 participated in this event. Students recited a reader's oath, listened to a story and showed off their decorated shoe boxes. First, second and third place ribbons were awarded for each grade level for the best decorated shoe box. The shoe boxes will serve as a storage container for the “Keep Books”. Students will receive a “Keep Book” and read with a buddy each Friday after lunch. This project is the result of a grant written by Mrs. D. R. Foster entitled “It's Mine For Keeps!” The grant was funded by Halifax Electric Membership Corporation through their Bright Ideas Grant program.
Another important event that was held recently was our annual Science Fair which was on Friday, February 19. This year there were over 85 projects displayed in the categories of experiments and demonstrations/models. The projects covered a wide variety of topics. The judges for this year's fair were Mrs. Kay Beaver, Mr. Stan Brothers, Mrs. Carolyn Hawkins, Mr. Gary Holtzmann, and Mrs. Barbara Rowlett. The experiment winners this year were first place, Taylor Williams, “Battery Power”; second place, Brandon Barners, “Electricity from the Garden”; third place, Alize Kuster, “Curious Crystals”; honorable mentrion, Anoglia Richardson, “Best Whitening Toothpaste”. The winners in the demonstration/models category were: first place, Shawn Jordan, “Electricity from Oranges”; second place, Mark Taylor, “Balloon Magic”; third place, Tatiana Harvey, “Naked Egg”; honorable mention, Andrew Hrisanthacoupolos, “Salt Water to Fresh.” Thank you very much to our community members who served as our judges for this event.
On Tuesday night, February 23, we held our annual Black History Program in conjunction with our PTA meeting. Mr. Greg Holmes led our third through fifth grade students in a musical play about the life of Booker T. Washington. The program was absolutely fantastic! We learned that we have some very talented actors/actresses and singers in our school family. A special thanks is extended to Mr. Holmes for all of his hard work on the program. We all thoroughly enjoyed it. That same night, Vaughan held its school-wide spelling bee. There were 12 contestants competing for the title of Best Speller. Coming in in first place was Dale Jomo, second place, Zianne Richardson, third place, Leontae Francis, and 4th place, Rekila Garcia. We are so proud of our super spellers! We look forward to hearing them spell well at the County-wide Spelling Bee on March 18.
This week we have been celebrating Read Across America Week. Each day students have answered Dr. Seuss trivia questions for prizes. This year “Green Eggs and Ham” turned 50! In honor of this, students designed a new cover for the book. These will be judged this week and the winner will have his/her design enlarged into a poster that will be displayed in our school lobby. On Tuesday, March 2, students wore red for Read Every Day and we had some wonderful community members come in to read to our school over our school news program. We thoroughly enjoyed Mrs. Roberta Scott, Mr. Steve Hyman and Mr. Archie Evans sharing a Dr. Seuss book with us. A special thanks is extended to all three of these for taking time out of their busy schedules to come and share with us.
We have numerous reminders that need to be shared with our parents and others in the community about ongoing and future events at Vaughan School We are currently in the midst of a Spring Fundraiser with items from the Candy Man. Order forms are due back on Monday, March 8. . Many of our students are eager to sell thirty items which will allow them to ride in a limo to lunch. Thank you in advance for supporting our school by ordering from our students.
Our last Family Reading Night of the school-year has been rescheduled to March 25. We moved it back one week to allow everyone to be able to support our spellers at the County Spelling Bee on March 18. Because of Snow make-up days, March 26 will now be a regular full day. March 29 will be a snow make-up day and will now be a 1:00 pm dismissal day. Spring Break will begin on March 30. Students will return to school on April 6. Also, an early release has been scheduled for March 11 to allow for Staff Development to occur. Thank you for your cooperation in these changes
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
February 8, 2010
It's hard to believe it's February already! Things are moving right along here at Vaughan. We all enjoyed our break from school work in the winter wonderland, but are back to work aiming towards our goals Valuing and Empowering Students with the skills to succeed in the 21st century. Even though the weather was not what we had hoped for, we still held our Career Day on Friday, February 5 from 9-11:30 am. We had 19 fields represented by 21 speakers. Miss Comer, our Guidance Counselor did a fabulous job of organizing the event. She wishes to extend a very special thanks to all of those in the community who came out to present, or sent someone to represent their agency. It is because of all of the help we receive from our parents and community memebers that we are able to be so successful at what we do here. Thanks for all you do and all your help!
Our monthly Positive Behaviour Support winners were chosen on Monday, February 8. Students were chosen from a ticket drawing of all students receiving tickets for their positive behavior for the month of January. Winners of $5 cash were : K- Taj Gupton, 1st Grade – Jirera Richardson, 2nd Grade – William Harvey, 3rd Grade – Zianne Richardson, 4th Grade – Montana Reyes. The 5th Grade prize has not been claimed yet. Students keep working on your behavior and you will get more chances to win the cash prize for the next month.
The Light of Character representative for Vaughan for the month of January was Jacy Mills. Jacy was nominated by his classroom teacher, Mrs. Ross for honesty. Jacy can be counted on tell the truth in any situation. Way to go, Jacy!
Tutorials will be starting this week and continue until we begin End-of-Grade tests. Students in need of tutoring will meet with tutors on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 2-2:45 pm. It is especially important to try to plan doctor's appointments and commitments for other times if possible. Parents, thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter.
Our grade level Spelling Bees were held on Tuesday, February 9. Winners will be announced next week. Finalists will compete in our School-Wide Spelling Bee to be held after our Black History Month Program and PTA Meeting on February 23. We look forward to seeing you there. Also, our Science Fair will be held next week. Parents, please make sure your child is submitting a project if required to do so by their teachers. This can count a substantial degree to report card grades. Lastly, our Pre-K students have a field trip to the Circus planned for the 25th. We know they will have a grand time taking in all the sites on that day. We know it will be a busy month and are looking forward to all that it will bring!
Our monthly Positive Behaviour Support winners were chosen on Monday, February 8. Students were chosen from a ticket drawing of all students receiving tickets for their positive behavior for the month of January. Winners of $5 cash were : K- Taj Gupton, 1st Grade – Jirera Richardson, 2nd Grade – William Harvey, 3rd Grade – Zianne Richardson, 4th Grade – Montana Reyes. The 5th Grade prize has not been claimed yet. Students keep working on your behavior and you will get more chances to win the cash prize for the next month.
The Light of Character representative for Vaughan for the month of January was Jacy Mills. Jacy was nominated by his classroom teacher, Mrs. Ross for honesty. Jacy can be counted on tell the truth in any situation. Way to go, Jacy!
Tutorials will be starting this week and continue until we begin End-of-Grade tests. Students in need of tutoring will meet with tutors on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 2-2:45 pm. It is especially important to try to plan doctor's appointments and commitments for other times if possible. Parents, thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter.
Our grade level Spelling Bees were held on Tuesday, February 9. Winners will be announced next week. Finalists will compete in our School-Wide Spelling Bee to be held after our Black History Month Program and PTA Meeting on February 23. We look forward to seeing you there. Also, our Science Fair will be held next week. Parents, please make sure your child is submitting a project if required to do so by their teachers. This can count a substantial degree to report card grades. Lastly, our Pre-K students have a field trip to the Circus planned for the 25th. We know they will have a grand time taking in all the sites on that day. We know it will be a busy month and are looking forward to all that it will bring!
2nd Nine Weeks Honor Roll
Vaughan Elementary School would like to announce the Principal's List and Honor Roll List for the Second Nine weeks. Students attaining Principal's List were: Aleah Crawford, Carmen Crawford, David Gregorio, Christan Kearsey, Ella Frances King, LeeAnn Shearin, Taylor Wells, Aidan Biddle, Joshua Carroll, Steven Coleman, Jackson Ross, Rekila Garcia, Nathaniel Taylor, Raina Mills, Breanna Sikes, Dale Jomo, and Gibson Morvan.
Students attaining Honor Roll were : Santaija Boyd, De'Asia Williams, Angelina Herwick, Ivy Groves, Landen Shearin, Darius Hicks, Jacy Mills, Angelina Parker, Daniel Richardson, Shaja Richardson, Devin Moody, Presley Settles, Emily Diacont, Wesley Hawkins, Jackson Morvan, J'son Richardson, Elijah Kearney, Evynn Richardson, Russell Moore, Jacie Evans, Faith Evans, Kiyah Johnson, Ben Rodwell, Ashanti Cooper, Nathaniel Knight, Darius Richardson, Starlynn Evans, Angel Harvey, Schana Kearney, Neyamiah Lynch, Taylor Williams, Hunter Hastings, Zianne Richardson, Jasmine Copeland, Brandon Griffin, Will Skinner, Abigail Sarpong, Samarian Mills, Faith Walters, Collin Gilbert, Dominecha Crenshaw, Adam Long, Javia Wilson, Malik Williams, Andrew Hrisanthacopoulas, Makayla Richardson, Mallory Richardson, Tyler Richardson, Chase Vaughan, and Makayla Williams. Congratulations to these students and keep up the great work!
Students attaining Honor Roll were : Santaija Boyd, De'Asia Williams, Angelina Herwick, Ivy Groves, Landen Shearin, Darius Hicks, Jacy Mills, Angelina Parker, Daniel Richardson, Shaja Richardson, Devin Moody, Presley Settles, Emily Diacont, Wesley Hawkins, Jackson Morvan, J'son Richardson, Elijah Kearney, Evynn Richardson, Russell Moore, Jacie Evans, Faith Evans, Kiyah Johnson, Ben Rodwell, Ashanti Cooper, Nathaniel Knight, Darius Richardson, Starlynn Evans, Angel Harvey, Schana Kearney, Neyamiah Lynch, Taylor Williams, Hunter Hastings, Zianne Richardson, Jasmine Copeland, Brandon Griffin, Will Skinner, Abigail Sarpong, Samarian Mills, Faith Walters, Collin Gilbert, Dominecha Crenshaw, Adam Long, Javia Wilson, Malik Williams, Andrew Hrisanthacopoulas, Makayla Richardson, Mallory Richardson, Tyler Richardson, Chase Vaughan, and Makayla Williams. Congratulations to these students and keep up the great work!
January 25, 2010
Isn't it amazing how fast the school year seems to go by? Parents, you should expect to see your child's report cards this Friday. If you have areas for concern, please talk with your child's teacher to discuss these. The next few weeks will mean many activities for our school. This Thursday night, January 28, Vaughan will host Family Reading Night from 6:00-7:30 pm in the media center. Please come out to read with your child and have them take AR tests. Mrs. Foster will also be making a presentation on Memory Books. We can't wait to learn more about this !
On February 9, Third, Fourth and Fifth grade will be having grade level Spelling Bees. Parents are invited to attend these events. Third grade will begin at 9 am, Fourth Grade will begin at 10 am and Fifth grade will begin at 11 am. The top four spellers from each grade will then compete in the School-wide Spelling Bee which will be held on February 23 after our PTA meeting which starts at 7 pm.
Pre-Kindergarten will be hosting a Valentine's Social on February 11. Parents, please look for notices with more information about this to be coming home soon. Also, our annual Science Fair will be held on February 19. Projects must be brought to school by the morning of February 18th. Also, projects must be brought by personal vehicle and cannot be brought on the bus. If your child has not started their science project, there is no time like the present. We are looking forward to the exciting things that the students will present at that time.
On February 9, Third, Fourth and Fifth grade will be having grade level Spelling Bees. Parents are invited to attend these events. Third grade will begin at 9 am, Fourth Grade will begin at 10 am and Fifth grade will begin at 11 am. The top four spellers from each grade will then compete in the School-wide Spelling Bee which will be held on February 23 after our PTA meeting which starts at 7 pm.
Pre-Kindergarten will be hosting a Valentine's Social on February 11. Parents, please look for notices with more information about this to be coming home soon. Also, our annual Science Fair will be held on February 19. Projects must be brought to school by the morning of February 18th. Also, projects must be brought by personal vehicle and cannot be brought on the bus. If your child has not started their science project, there is no time like the present. We are looking forward to the exciting things that the students will present at that time.
December 14, 2009
Wow! It's almost time for our Winter Break. It just seems that we started our school year and we are now almost at our mid-way point. Things are rolling right along. Recently, our computer lab assistant, Ms. Sherrika Fogg resigned to pursue a career in the private business sector. We will miss Ms. Fogg, and wish her best in her new endeavor. Ms. Latoya Alston who previously was a kindergarten assitant will now be working as our Computer Lab Assistant. To fill Ms. Alston's vacant position, Ms. Nichole Pitchford was hired as our Kindergarten assitant. In addition, Mr. Greg Holmes has been hired as our Music Teacher. We welcome our new staff to the school and Ms. Alston to her new position.
On Friday, December 4, our second and third graders participated in a stay at school field trip with the Morehead Planetarium. The Morehead Planetarium brought their mobile planetarium and set it up in our multi-purpose room. The students thoroughly enjoyed a field trip experience without ever having to set foot off of our campus.
On Tuesday night, December 8, our school held its regularly scheduled PTA meeting. Kindergarten and First Grade Students presented a superb program that included carols and poems. A special thanks is extended to our kindergarten and first grade teachers for working so hard to get this program ready for us.
Wednesday, December 16, our school will host a Parent Luncheon for second and third grade students and their parents. So parents come on out and join your children for lunch. Our Winter break will begin on December 18 at 1 pm. Students will return to school on January 6. Please enjoy a safe and restful break.
On Friday, December 4, our second and third graders participated in a stay at school field trip with the Morehead Planetarium. The Morehead Planetarium brought their mobile planetarium and set it up in our multi-purpose room. The students thoroughly enjoyed a field trip experience without ever having to set foot off of our campus.
On Tuesday night, December 8, our school held its regularly scheduled PTA meeting. Kindergarten and First Grade Students presented a superb program that included carols and poems. A special thanks is extended to our kindergarten and first grade teachers for working so hard to get this program ready for us.
Wednesday, December 16, our school will host a Parent Luncheon for second and third grade students and their parents. So parents come on out and join your children for lunch. Our Winter break will begin on December 18 at 1 pm. Students will return to school on January 6. Please enjoy a safe and restful break.
November 23, 2009
The school year is rolling right along and Winter Break is just around the corner. Last week there were lots of activities here at Vaughan. On last Monday, Mrs. Barnes, Mrs. Watson and the Pre-Kindergarten students hosted Doughnuts with Dad. Our Pre-K Dads came out to enjoy breakfast and enjoy a short program as well as learn a little of what our school day is like for our youngest students. Not to be left out, Pre-K Moms came out for Muffins with Mom on last Tuesday. We really enjoyed having you here to be with your children.
On Monday, November 23, our Kindergarten and First Grade students hosted a Parent Luncheon. This is a time set aside for parents to come out and enjoy a meal with their children. Those who came out really enjoyed the chance to enjoy some relaxed time with their children at school. Thanks for all you do for your children and for Vaughan Elementary.
Please don't forget that Wednesday is an early release day. Students will be released at 1:00 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. There will be no school on Thursday or Friday.
Beginning Wednesday of next week, our school will have the Fall Bookfair in the Media Center. It will be open each day from 8:00-8:30 am and 3:00-4:00 pm in the evenings. We will be holding a special family event on Tuesday, December 8th just prior to our December PTA meeting. Come out a little early to look through all the wonderful titles we have and work on your Christmas list. The PTA meeting will begin at 7 pm and our Kindergartend and First Grade students will be presenting a musical program. Don't forget the Heart of Carolina Food Drive is going on at Vaughan now through December 16. Please send non-perishables to help need families. All donations will stay here in Warren County.
On Monday, November 23, our Kindergarten and First Grade students hosted a Parent Luncheon. This is a time set aside for parents to come out and enjoy a meal with their children. Those who came out really enjoyed the chance to enjoy some relaxed time with their children at school. Thanks for all you do for your children and for Vaughan Elementary.
Please don't forget that Wednesday is an early release day. Students will be released at 1:00 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. There will be no school on Thursday or Friday.
Beginning Wednesday of next week, our school will have the Fall Bookfair in the Media Center. It will be open each day from 8:00-8:30 am and 3:00-4:00 pm in the evenings. We will be holding a special family event on Tuesday, December 8th just prior to our December PTA meeting. Come out a little early to look through all the wonderful titles we have and work on your Christmas list. The PTA meeting will begin at 7 pm and our Kindergartend and First Grade students will be presenting a musical program. Don't forget the Heart of Carolina Food Drive is going on at Vaughan now through December 16. Please send non-perishables to help need families. All donations will stay here in Warren County.
November 2, 2009
It's hard to believe it is the beginning of November already. Things are progressing quickly, but well at our school. We held our annual Fall Festival last Thursday evening and it was a smashing success! There are so many community businesses that donated to our festival, and we cannot tell you enough how much we appreciate all that you have given to make our event successful. Parents, many of you donated items as well or came to help set up, run games or help us clean up and we certainly appreciate your help as well. Thanks for all the ways that you help us here, at events like this and by working with your children to ensure that Vaughan Elementary is successful in all ways!
This week we will be holding Fall Parent Conferences. If you have not yet signed up for a time to meet with your child's teacher, please do so. Ongoing communication with your child's teacher is vitally important in your child's academic success. Due to these conferences, school will be dismissed at 1 PM on both Thursday, November 5, and Friday, November 6. Please make arrangements for your children on these days.
Next Wednesday, November 11, is the Veteran's Day Holiday and there is no school on this day. Also,
Next Thursday, November 12, will now be an early dismissal day to allow for county-wide Staff Development. Please make arrangements for your children for these days as well.
Next Thursday evening, November 12, at 6:30 PM, Mrs. Bender will be presenting an informational session for students and parents on how to prepare for Science Fair Projects. At this workshop, Mrs. Bender will discuss how to choose a successful science fair project, how to complete it and then set up display boards correctly. Since our Science Fair is held in February, this is a great time to get this information and get started helping your child plan his/her project.
This week we will be holding Fall Parent Conferences. If you have not yet signed up for a time to meet with your child's teacher, please do so. Ongoing communication with your child's teacher is vitally important in your child's academic success. Due to these conferences, school will be dismissed at 1 PM on both Thursday, November 5, and Friday, November 6. Please make arrangements for your children on these days.
Next Wednesday, November 11, is the Veteran's Day Holiday and there is no school on this day. Also,
Next Thursday, November 12, will now be an early dismissal day to allow for county-wide Staff Development. Please make arrangements for your children for these days as well.
Next Thursday evening, November 12, at 6:30 PM, Mrs. Bender will be presenting an informational session for students and parents on how to prepare for Science Fair Projects. At this workshop, Mrs. Bender will discuss how to choose a successful science fair project, how to complete it and then set up display boards correctly. Since our Science Fair is held in February, this is a great time to get this information and get started helping your child plan his/her project.
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