Empowering Learners…
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V.M.E.S. Celebrates the "Week of Respect"
Students and staff celebrated the “Week of Respect” with many activities including wearing yellow on Wednesday, October 5th, to represent the respect pillar of character.
Click on the links below to view our PowerPoint and Movies
VMES Respect PowerPoint
Count on Me Video
VMES Anti-Bullying Rap Song
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On Wednesday, September 14th the entire VMES learning community joined together to commemorate 9-11 and celebrate Patriot’s Day. As patriotic music played, we assembled in the bleachers at VMMS. We saluted the flag and sang, The National Anthem, as a group. Ms. McNamara spoke about remembering those who lost their lives on 9-11 and honoring those who fight for our freedom every day. She told the students that they are our future and reminded them of our slogan—“Proud of ourselves, Proud of our school, Proud of our country.” A moment of silence followed. Ms. McNamara and Ms. Kerr read the poem, “We Are One,” by Cheryl Sawyer, and then the students sang, “Proud to be an American.” The ceremony ended as the students “created” an American flag. | |
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Project Fifth Grade Organizational MeetingThere will be a brief organizational meeting before school on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH at 8:15 AM in the library. At that time, we will discuss specific details explaining ways parents can help and be involved. Student Supply ListsClassroom teachers have assembled grade level specific supply lists to assist in back to school supply shopping. Simply click on your child's grade level to access the list. Student Swipe CardsStudent swipe cards will be issued on the first day of school. Cards will be needed on the bus and in the lunchroom. Lanyards and badge holders will NOT be provided this year. They will be available to purchase at the school store. Reading Incentive ProgramTo promote a love of literacy, we are happy to announce this year’s reading incentive program, READING is DINO-MITE ATTENTION! - The Transportation Department is Going Green!All bus passes will be available online as of August 26, 2011. Please review the E-Link instructions found on the Transportation Page (link above) for directions on how to view and print your bus passes.
**NO BUS PASSES WILL BE MAILED THIS YEAR** Registration InformationOPEN ENROLLMENT for Kindergarten Registration & Preschool Lottery is Happening NOW. Central Registration is open from 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM Monday through Thursday. Parent Student HandbookFor important information about our school, please read the 2011-2012 Parent Student Handbook. Grocery Gift CardShoprite, Pathmark, and Stop & Shop. This program will begin on Wednesday, September 15th. Please support our school. Family Life CurriculumWe are pleased to be offering, as part of our district’s comprehensive health program, a Family Life Education component, as mandated by state law. VMES Recognized as a NJ School of CharacterThe NEW JERSEY SCHOOL OF CHARACTER program recognizes schools or districts that excel in exemplifying CEP's Eleven Principles of Effective Character Education® and demonstrate an outstanding character education initiative that yields positive results in student behavior, school climate, and academic performance. PTA NewsKeep informed and up-to-date with events and happenings provided by the VMES PTA.
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Everyday Math
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Please visit Everyday Math Online at https://www.everydaymathonline.com/ to access Everyday Math Online Games, interactive Student Reference Books, Parent Letters, Algorithm demonstrations and many other valuable tools for parents and students. Students in grades K-5 have been issued logins and passwords for this site.
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An algorithm is a step-by-step procedure designed to achieve a certain objective in a given time, often with several steps that repeat or “loop” as many times as necessary. The most familiar algorithms are the elementary school procedures for adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing, but there are many other algorithms in mathematics. For more information, visit the publisher's website: http://everydaymath.uchicago.edu/about/research/algorithms.pdf.
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Click above to access forms that are sent home daily. |
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FEBRUARY 2012 |
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Feb. 1- Charity Committe Volleyball Game-VMMS @ 6 pm
Feb. 2- Groundhog Day
Feb. 3- Report Cards Issued
Feb. 3- Book Fair/Family Night 4:30-9:00 pm
Feb. 6-10- Scholastic Book Fair
Feb. 14- Valentine's Day
Feb. 15- Faculty Meeting @ 8:15 am
Feb. 16- BOE Meeting-BTHS @ 7:00 pm
Feb. 17- President's Day- School Closed
Feb. 20- President's Day- School Closed
Feb. 22- Staff Development Meeting 8:15 am
Feb. 22- CAST Event 3:30-6:00 pm
Feb. 22-23- Spring Pictures
Feb. 24- Progress Reports Issued
Feb. 24- Father/Daughter Dance
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