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Village Elementary School2100 Northwest 70th Avenue, Sunrise, Florida 33313
Phone : 754-322-8750Facsimile:754-322-8790
Web Address: village.browardschools.com
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Dear Parents/Guardians:A very special group of students were recognized during our annual National Elementary Honor Society Induction Ceremony on February 10, 2015. Students who received high honors in grades four and five were inducted into this prestigious organization. During this ceremony students were honored, as they received certificates of recognition for their accomplishments. Students enjoyed a reception in the company of their parents, families and school administration. Our Annual Black History Program was another successful event! The Village Choir, Lady Panthers Step Team and the Glee Club performed significant songs and dances that reflected black history around the world. The program highlighted black history and its influence on performance arts in various parts of the world. Our students gracefully displayed their talent as they reminded everyone the influence of Black History in our society.At Village Elementary our students in grade 3-5 grade have been diligently working on preparing for the upcoming Florida Standards Assessment. Our fourth and fifth graders will be assessed on the writing portion of the English Language Arts on March 4-5. Students will continue with the second portion of test on March 31. We are confident that our students are well prepared for this assessment. We ask that students get a good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast before testing.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me at 754-322-8750.
Respectfully Yours,
Deborah A. PeeplesDeborah A. Peeples, Principal
March 2-6 Dr. Seuss (Read Accross America) March 2-6 Book FairMarch 4 School Wide WritingMarch 4-5 Florida Student Assessment English
Language Arts Writing Session 4th & 5th Grade
March 5 School Wide Fluency March 5 Sunrise Reads (2nd Grade)March 6 Spirit Friday - Rock to the 80’s by wearing
your favorite outfit from the 1980’sMarch 9 3rd Quarter Projects DueMarch 11 SAC/SAF/PTO 5:30 p.m.March 12 Kindergarten Round-up (Kindergarten
Orientation)March 13 Spirit Friday - Spring Cleaning – Wearing
Spring Clothes (Pastels, yellow, spring green, sky blue, etc.)
March 13 S.T.A.M.P. Military Ball March 17 3rd Quarter FinalsMarch 19 Early Release Day - Dismissal 12 noonMarch 20 No School - Employee Planning DayMarch 23-27 Spring Break - No School
March 30 School ResumesMarch 30 4th Quarter BeginsMarch 31 - April 1 Florida Student Assessment
English Language Arts Grades 3rd & 4th Grade
Math Resources
Parent involvement makes a significant difference in a child’s achievement. It also send the message that school is important and learning happens everywhere. To assist you at home, here are some great websites with useful information for parents.http://www2.ed.gov/parents/academic/help/math/index.htmlhttp://www2.ed.gov/pubs/parents/Math/index.htmlwww.math.com/parents/htmlwww.math-drills.com/parents.shmtlwww.nctm.org/resources/families
School Advisory Council (SAC)
SAC stands for School Advisory Council. School Improvement is an absolute priority for all Broward County schools. Every school has a school Advisory Council (SAC).Purpose:• Study the school's track record and come up with an annual plan to improve education in vital areas such as: • student achievement• curriculum•safety • discipline
•The SAC committee provides a place where parents can voice their opinions and provide suggestions.
• SAC members have an active role in making decisions that will best serve the best interest of all students.
• The SAC also gives parents the opportunity to actively participate in setting goals and making plans to achieve those goals.
• SAC allows for parents to identify issues that need to be addressed concerning the school climate.
The next SAC meeting will be held on March 11, 2015
Village Elementary: Cafeteria5:30 p.m.
Title One
Please help us improve our school by taking part in the Title One parent survey. To access the survey please use the link
below.
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What is all the squealing laughter coming from the Media Center after school on Wednesdays? It is a group of 2nd and 3rd grade students known as the Crazy 8s. The children have used glow sticks to create geometric shapes, played War of the Dice, and decoded various secret messages. No worksheets—just fun!
Access to School DocumentsVillage Elementary School strives for continuous growth and improvement. Stay up-‐to-‐date on our school’s improvement goals and strategies by visiting our District’s School Improvement website at: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/schoolimprove. A copy of the Schools improvement plan can also be located in the front office.
The District's Local Education Agency Parent Plan can be located at web address: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/titleone/_files/LEA-‐Plan13-‐14.pdf. Please ensure that parents are provided with notification as to where this plan can be accessed . A copy of this plan can also be located in the front office.
National Elementary Honor Society Induction
NEHS
The Village Elementary Honor Society Induction Ceremony was held on February 3, 2015. Induction of our new members is an important event for the students and the stakeholders at our school. This year’s NEHS ceremony gave our parents a chance to develop a deeper appreciation for the work of their children and greater respect for the school. We are extremely proud to have celebrated this educational
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Partnership and Volunteer Breakfast
Village Elementary School Annual Volunteer and Partnership Recognition Breakfast was held on Tuesday, February 24, 2015. Several community partner members were recognized at the annual event that each year welcomes its newest members and individually recognizes volunteers and partners for their significant contribution to our school. The event was highlighted by outstanding performance by our Village Glee Club.
Labels for EducationPlease continue to collect Boxtops and Labels for Education. Send them into to your child’s teacher. Village is very close to meeting our yearly goal of $1,000. Thanks for all your help.
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S.T.A.M.P. PROGRAM(SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ARTS, MATHEMATICS & PREPARATORY)
S.T.A.M.P. students attended two exciting field trips this month. They attended the Broward Center for the Performing Arts to view the Words Their Way theatre performance. Students learning how using words can affect others positively and negatively. Students also visited Piper High School to collaborate with the JROTC program, while there students learned the various leadership skills as well as drill practice.
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It’s Time for Math Competition
The 4th and 5th grade has spent months practicing for the Broward County Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Competition to be held Saturday, March 7, 2015 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Plantation High School. GO PANTHERS!
Box Tops for Education
Are you a Box Tops member? Sign up at www.BTFE.com to stay updated on our school’s earnings and find a full list of over 250 participating products. Members also receive exclusive coupon offers and recipes and can learn about extra ways for our school to earn more cash.
Can you imagine never owning a pair of shoes? EVERY PAIR COUNTS!
We are collecting gently worn shoes to help support Micro Enterprise Programs in Haiti. Our second hand shoes are used by people in impoverished countries where they can repurpose and sell them. This enables them to form an income so they can pay for housing, food, educational expenses, etc. This will also raise funding for our students at Village Elementary
A true WIN for everyone!!!
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*Musician*Chef*Accountant*Designer*Journalist*Lawyer*Manager*FireFighter*Engineer*Doctor*Beautician*Sales Asssociate*Pet Groomer*Pilot*Soldier
Career Day is held annually to allow students to learn about various employment opportunities. It is our intent to demonstrate what types of careers may be available in their community and help them build goals for themselves. We are asking that you consider joining us in this very important, special event next spring. If you have any questions or would like to R.S.V.P., please contact our Career Day Coordinator, Lauren Brown by phone at 754-322-8750 or email her at [email protected]. We look forward to working with you as we continue to make a difference for our students.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAMOn Wednesday, February 25th, Village Elementary School celebrated the significance of Black History Month. The multi-faceted program featured a collection of song and dances, which depicted the richness of African-American culture and it’s impact on our past, present and future.
The School Board of Broward County, Florida, prohibits any policy or procedure, which results in discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. Individuals who wish to file a discrimination and/or harassment complaint may call the Executive Director, Benefits & EEO Compliance at 754-321-2150 or Teletype Machine (TTY) 754-321-2158.
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SOCK DRIVECollection Dates: March 3-19, 2015
Please help us collect socks to donate to the
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.
The School Board of Broward County, Florida, prohibits any policy or procedure, which results in discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identify, gender expression, national origin, marital status, race, religion sex or sexual orientation. Individuals who wish to file a discrimination and/or harassment complaint may call the Executive Director, Benefits & EEO Compliance at 754-321-2150 or Teletype Machine (TTY) 754-321-2158. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, (ADAAA) may call Equal Educational Opportunities (EEO) at 754-321-2150 or Teletype Machine (TTY) 754-321-2158.
Parent Teacher CommunicationParents, please be mindful that teachers cannot accept phone calls during class sessions. If it is a true emergency, please contact the office at 754-‐322-‐8750, and they will make the initial contact with the teacher. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Parent ConferencesParents, it is important to conference with your child's teacher. A conference can keep you informed of your child's progress and identify any areas that may need any assistance. Please feel free to contact Ms. Dickens at 754-‐322-‐8750 to schedule a conference.
VolunteersSchool volunteers are extra-‐special people. As a volunteer you will work doing activities that match your skills, or even learn new skills while helping students. Any contribution will make a difference.
Whether you are a student seeking community service opportunities, a parent or grandparent seeking to become more involved in the education of your children or grandchildren, a retired or senior citizen seeking an outlet for your talents, experiences, and skills, or a corporation wishing to give your employees greater opportunity to be involved in their community, the Village Elementary School Volunteer Program has the answer to your needs. To register please visit www.getinvolvedineducation.com.
Some volunteer opportunities available this year are:
•Reading Aloud to Students•Chaperoning Field Trips•Computer Monitor/Assistant• Special Projects Helper•Bulletin Board Helper•Clerical Duties Helper•Assisting with Science Projects•Helping small groups of student readers
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