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LIBERTY PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MAY 2015
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Important Dates
May 1st - Art Show
May 5th - Kindergarten Orientation
May 20th - May Day Play Day
May 21st - Last Day of School
NEWSLETTERA Letter From Our Principal, Ty ArendallDear VHELP Family,
The school year has truly flown by and it's hard to believe how few school days remain. Although time is slipping away, we intend to keep the focus on learning. I believe the last few weeks of the school year are just as important as the first few weeks. It has been a great year of learning and we want to finish strong!
At the same time, we are beginning to look forward to the 2015-2016 school year with great anticipation. We are excited to welcome a new group of VHELP “recruits” for kindergarten orientation at 1:00 on May 5th. If you have any friends in the neighborhood with little ones, please encourage them to enroll now. We need to know numbers for our staffing projections. Online registration (for all students) will be available starting on June 30.
In an effort to improve system practices, Vestavia Hills City School System is conducting a Parent Survey that is part of our accreditation process. We value your opinion and ask that you take the time to complete this survey. In order to complete the survey, please go to: http://www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/6940805 (Please be certain to select and respond to questions which correspond only to the school(s) your child(ren) attend(s). Be assured that your responses to this survey will be anonymous. Your honest opinion is appreciated. We would love to have all our parents complete this survey if possible.
The strategic planning process is complete and now it is time to take our outstanding schools to the next level. You will be hearing a lot about “Learning Without Limits" and the future of Vestavia Hills that includes "a philosophy of learning and teaching that promotes higher order thinking within a student-centered, actively engaged classroom culture." This is a very exciting time in Vestavia Hills and we can’t wait to implement these improvements and see the benefits to our students.
Thanks as always for your support.
Ty
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A LETTER FROM OUR PTO PRESIDENT, STACY HURST
Dear VHELP families and staff,
It has been my honor to serve as your PTO President this year. I can honestly say that getting to know our staff and families better has been the true highpoint of the year. I am so proud of all the volunteers who give their time and talents to serve our school. I am thankful for a community that values service above self.
PTO event chairs and volunteers have organized and managed a slew of exciting and enriching events and programs for our students and staff this year. My heartfelt thanks goes out to each of these individuals for their tireless efforts this year.
Best wishes for a fun and relaxing summer!Stacy Hurst2014-2015 VHELP PTO President
Dear VHELP Parents,
I’d like to start off by saying a huge thank you to this year’s President Stacy Hurst for bravely leading so many tireless volunteers towards a better VHELP. She has done it all with grace, efficiency, and zeal. I can’t thank her enough personally for helping me get my feet wet.
This year’s PTO board is already working hard to make it another exceptional year in 2015-2016. Please keep an eye out for our new PTO website which make its debut before registration in July. This one stop shop will give you all the information you need about PTO, events, volunteering, calendars and more…and it’s MOBILE!! And our fall fundraiser is guaranteed to be tons of fun for everyone! But none of this is possible without the help and support of our tremendous parents at VHELP. Please know I am always available for questions/concerns or suggestions.
Have a joyous summer!Kathy HendersonPTO President 2015-2016
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Art Show Lisa Early Book Fair Ginger Dabbs Stephanie Casterline Box Tops Whitney Scrimsher Brick Program Sarah Brown Garden & Grounds Betsy Joyner Character & Citizenship Lesley King Holly Meadows Amber Nix Fall Fundraiser Jennifer Weaver Kim Heninger Family Fun Night Sarah Clay Jaclyn Hudson Angie Saia Get Up & Move Week Monica Freeland Rhonda Nabors Holiday Village Tracy Ellis Meg Dedmon Kristi Salamone Hospitality Diana Horsley Amy Garner Liberty Park Promise Week Ginger Dabbs Library Volunteers Amy Bentley Author’s Visit Veronica Dent Legislative Representative Beth O’Neill May Day Play Day Suzy Simmons Kelli Eshleman Technology Frank Hernandez Parent Watch Kelly Greiner Partners in Education Christy Peek Registration Courtney Ringer Shannon Banta Room Parent Coordinator Amy Clemmons Student Directory Kathy Henderson School Supplies Jenna Rasmussen T-Shirts Nicole Williamson Vision Screening / Flu Vaccines Veronica Willey Lea Price VHCS Foundation Rhonda Nabors
WE LOVE OUR VOLUNTEERS!
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We at VHELP are fortunate to have so many businesses that contribute as PIE Sponsors to our school, with many of those businesses offering continued support and sponsorship for several years now. When you are able to do so, please support the businesses that support our school and children with your patronage. THANK YOU TO ALL OUR PIE SPONSORS FOR 2014-2015!!!
Platinum Sponsors
Serra Mazda / Serra ToyotaTwo Men and a TruckPiggly WigglyGametruckContainer Service CorporationDeluxe CleanersDad's Carpet & Upholstery CleaningJackson, Howard & Whatley, CPAsMason Music
Gold Sponsors
Liberty Park Joint VentureShelby DermatologyReliance Financial Group, LLCAshley Mac'sAngelica Rohner Pediatric DentistryEastern Pulmonology & Sleep MedicineMason Music
Silver Sponsors
K&W AssociatesTutoring ClubThe MaidsSummit Electrical ConstructionSmitty's Golf CarsGreat Smiles Orthodontics
Bronze Sponsors
RegionsTameron HondaLiberty Animal HospitalRAM, Inc.
The Partners in Education program is sponsored by the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce with the purpose of promoting partnerships between businesses and schools in order to enhance the educational experience of our students. Businesses that participate are recognized throughout the school year through various communications and events, depending on the level of contribution. For more information on becoming a Partner in Education, please contact Christy Peek at [email protected] or 531-1963.
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May Day Play Day is right around the corner! MDPD will be held May 20th and we will need volunteers. Volunteer sign up will be available soon online at vhelppto.org. Please consider giving time to this very fun event for our students. Activities include relay races, yard games, water slides and much more! Please contact Susan Simmons at [email protected] if you have any questions.
M AY D AY P L AY
VHELP ART SHOW MAY 1ST 9:00 AM - 2:00PM
This year's visiting artist is Elizabeth K. Hubbard. Elizabeth is a self taught artist who was born with 95% hearing loss. Her talent is reflected from silence by seeing the beauty around her.
BRICK PAVERs Has your child had an outstanding teacher this year that you would like to honor in a special way? Do you want to show your son or daughter how proud you are of the hard work they’ve put in all year? Well then purchase them a personalized brick paver for all to see at the entrance to our school! For $300 you can proudly honor your favorite teacher or favorite child with a lasting memento. Please contact Sarah Brown at [email protected] for more information.
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On September 14, 2015, Hollywood in the Hills, our fall fundraiser, will
commence. This week long event is designed to promote teamwork, sportsmanship and
strong character while motivating students to raise funds that will provide resources and
supplies to VHELP. We want our students, parents and teachers to work together and
help VHELP achieve the highest level of education!
If you are interested in becoming a Hollywood in the Hills corporate sponsor and
helping the VHELP PTO kick off this important campaign, please contact Patty Cobb at
Thank you for your consideration and we look forward to the opportunity to reach for the
stars by partnering with your business through Hollywood in the Hills and creating
a better VHELP!
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14 th
Annual
Sponsored by
ConcessionsThere will be candy, drinks, Pizza, Chic-fil-a sandwiches, and snacks to buy at the concession area.
Student Entries3rd - Choose 1 to 3 Events only (100/400/800/4x100/Long Jump /Shot)4th - Choose 1 to 3 Events only (100/400/800/1600/4x100/Long Jump /Shot)5th - Choose 1 to 4 Events only (100/400/800/1600/4x100/Sprint Medley/Long Jump /Shot/Turbo-Javelin)6th - Choose 1 to 4 Events only (100/400/800/1600/4x100/Sprint Medley/Long Jump /Shot/Turbo-Javelin)
AwardsTop 3 places in each event will receive a MedalAll other places will receive a participation ribbon.
Divisions3rd East - Cahaba - Liberty Park - West4th Cahaba - Central - Liberty Park5th Cahaba - Central - Liberty Park6th Liberty Park - Pizitz
Parents are responsible for their children at this event; PE teachers will be Coaching the students at the meet.Parents can watch from the stadium or the outside of the track unless they have volunteered to work at the meet
Revised 4-25-2015
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Parents - Thank you for supporting our 14th annual Elementary Track meet. This event is designed to reward all participants, introduce the elementary student to
the sport of track and field, promote sportsmanship, and encourage each student to strive for the best in all they do. Each school will need parent volunteers. !
If you have any questions Please contact the Liberty Park PE Staff at !402-5412 or [email protected] ! ! ! !
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!Do!not!enter!the!VHHS!Stadium!
parking!area!un4l!a6er!
3:40pm!due!to!traffic!conges4on!!and!parking!availability!
MAY!8!E!FRIDAY!3rd!/!4th!/!5th!/!6th!Grade!
4:15!E!8:00pm!Entry!Fee!E!$12!
!!(Checks!preferred!and!Payable!to!VHHS!Track)!
ENTRY!DEADLINE!for!TEshirts!MAY!1!E!FRIDAY!
2:00PM!**Turn!in!all!entries!to!PE!Teachers!
Inclement!Weather!Plans ! ! !! ! !!
1)!We!will!no4fy!each!PE!Staff!during!the!day!of!severe!weather!adjustments!to!the!schedule.!!!!
!2)!Later!in!the!day,!we!will!wait!to!make!a!decision!at!the!meet!about!how!to!proceed!!
<!We!will!compete!in!rain!usually;!however,!if!there!is!lightning!we!will!wait!30!minutes!!
<!We!will!try!to!have!the!meet!with!a!delayed!start!up!un4l!7pm. !! ! ! !
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14 th
Annual LIBERTY PARK
Sponsored by
Parents - Please return this form to the PE teachers before the DEADLINE ON FRIDAY - May 1 by 2:00 pm.
NAME HOMEROOM
**Relay Teams (Please list relay members; Names will be confirmed by Coaches in PE class)
Please turn this form and $12 entry fee into your PE Teacher by Friday - May 1 @ 2:00 pm(Make checks to VHHS Track)
LATE%ENTRIES%WILL%NOT%RECIEVE%T.SHIRTS%DUE%TO%ORDER%DEADLINES.%
3rd GRADE (Circle up to 3 events)
4x100 Relay
400m 100m 800m
Long Jump Shot Put
*Events are in the same order as the
meet schedule
4th GRADE (Circle up to 3 events)
4x100 Relay
1600m 400m 100m 800m
Long Jump Shot Put
*1600m and 400m choose one
5th GRADE (Circle up to 4 events)
4x100 Relay
1600m 400m 100m 800m
Sprint Medley Relay (100m-100m-200m-400m)
Long Jump
Turbo Javelin Shot Put
*1600m and 400m choose one
6th GRADE (Circle up to 4 events)
4x100 Relay
1600m 400m 100m 800m
Sprint Medley Relay (100m-100m-200m-400m)
Long Jump
Turbo Javelin Shot Put
*1600m and 400m choose one
3rd.6th%Grades%
(Circle one)
Division/Grade 3rd 4TH 5TH 6TH
(Circle one)
T-SHIRT SIZE: YS YM YL AS AM AL
4 x 100 RELAY 1)____________________ 2)____________________ 3)____________________ 4)____________________ Alternate _____________________
SPRINT MEDLEY RELAY (100m-100m-200m-400m) 1)____________________ 2)____________________ 3)____________________ 4)____________________ Alternate _____________________
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VESTAVIA SCHOOLS TRACK MEETEVENT SCHEDULE - Friday May 8, 2015 - VESTAVIA HILLS HS STADIUM
Sponsored by……..
Time Event Division * All field events once they check in
4:15 4 x 100m 5-6G/5-6B/ 4G / 4B / 3G / 3B will jump or throw 3 consecutive times.
5:00 1600m Girls 4th/5th/6th Running events take priority over field events;
*Awards are given by grade Check in for running events when they are called.
5:15 1600m Boys 4th/5th/6th Students can come back to field events
*Awards are given by grade
5:30 400m 3G/3B/4G/4B/5G/5B/6G/6BImportant Reminders:
6:20 100m 3G/3B/4G/4B/5G/5B/6G/6B 1 - Do not arrive at the high school before 3:40 pm.
2 - The meet could run ahead or behind up to 30 mins.
7:30 800m 5-6 G / 5-6 B / 3-4 G, 3-4 B 3 - Awards will be handed out in PE the week of the meet.
4 - Running events take precedent over field events
8:00 Sprint Medley 5G-6G / 5B-6B 5 - There will be instructions given from the press box throughout the meet.
(100m-100m-200m-400m) 6 - In case of Severe weather the meet will be canceled.
*Time schedule is based off of last years entry numbers and may vary. 8 - We will make every attempt to have the meet based on weather.
S H O T P U T L O N G J U M P / Boys Pit Girls Pit4:00 3rd girls 4:00 5-6th boys 5-6th girls4:30 3rd boys 5:00 3rd boys 3rd girls5:00 4th girls 5:45 4th boys 4th girls5:30 4th boys
6:00 5th-6th girls * Boys Pit is at the Concessions side of the Football field
6:30 5th-6th boys * Girls Pit is at the SCOREBOARD side of the Football field
* Located by Score Board
T U R B O J A V E L I N4:00 5th-6th girls4:45 5th-6th boys
*Located on Football Field
CONCESSIONS!!
We will have the following items at the concessions area!(in the new gymnasium):!
!
Pizza!Chic-fil-a !
Chips/Snacks !Water!
Powerade!Soft drinks!
assorted candy!
LUNCH MENU To access the VHELP May lunch menu,
please go to: http://teachers.vestavia.k12.al.us/carlsonas/VHCS/Menus.html
Quote from Dr. Lloyd
"Fear defeats more people than any other one thing in the world."-- Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Library LinesMay 2015
Last Call to Check Out Books!
Follow us on Twitter for more
library updates! @vhelplibrary
It’s hard to believe the end of the school year
is quickly approaching! All student (and
parent) library books are due back to the
library on FRIDAY, MAY 15th.
If a student needs to keep a book longer, he
or she will need to talk to Mrs. Walton about
an extension. We will begin sending notes
home about overdue books on Monday, May
18th.
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
M A Y
1 5Thank you to the following volunteers who dedicated their time and energy to
making the library program a success this year. I also want to recognize all the
parents who help in the library; without you we couldn’t keep up with our
readers’ circulation needs. We truly appreciate you and everything you do!
Amy BentleyLibrary Volunteer Coordinator
Ginger Dabbs & Stephanie CasterlineBook Fair Chairs
Veronica DentAuthor Visit Chair
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Counseling CornerVestavia Hills Elementary Liberty Park
May 2015 Becca PoeVHELP School Counselor
(205) [email protected]
Hi, Parents! May is finally here! It’s hard to believe that we have reached the end of another school year. I guess it’s true that time flies when you’re having fun!
Our 3rd - 5th grade students worked diligently on each and every test they took for the ACT ASPIRE. We can’t wait to see the growth and progress of all our hard working students!
The month of May will zoom by with end of the year lessons on Summer Safety, wrapping up small groups and transitions for our 5th graders. We will miss them all next year and wish them the best in their next step to Middle School.
Please do not hesitate to call or e-mail if you have any last minute thoughts or questions on the year behind us or the year ahead.
Here’s to the best summer yet�Mrs. Poe
Conversation Starters:1. Do you remember the story of the little boy who cried
wolf? Why do you think no one responded when the wolf actually did appear?
2. What did the shepherd lose when he lied? He lied because he was bored. Why do you think people lie sometimes?
3. Rewrite that story. How could the shepherd boy have re-earned the townspeople’s trust?
Check out my website:https://sites.google.com/a/vestavia.k12.al.us/mrspoescounselingcorner/
Watch out George Washington and Abe Lincoln! After this month, our
school will be filled with children who will go down in history for their truthfulness because we are dedicating the whole month of May to the Big Idea of…
Honesty - Choosing to be truthful in whatever you say and do.
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May is a terrific time in the garden! Kindergarten, First, and Second Graders all visit the garden for Read and Seed story time. Ask your child what they touched, smelled, and tasted in the garden.
If your child plants a few seeds or a whole garden this summer, email pictures to me or share pictures to the VHELP Grounds Facebook page to show off what they grew.
Summer brings hot, dry weather to Alabama so the garden needs your family’s help to grow. If your family would like to volunteer to water the vegetable and herb garden over the summer, please contact Betsy Joyner at 637-5444 or [email protected]
VHELP GARDENS AND GROUNDS
LOOK TOUCH SMELL TASTE LEARN
EASY WAYS TO DONATE TO VHELP AT NO COST TO YOU!
Sign up for Deluxe Cleaners’ Free Pick Up & Delivery Service. For each dry cleaning order processed through this program, Deluxe Cleaners will donate a percentage to Liberty Park schools. Deluxe Cleaners will even extend this program to your friends and family who want to support Liberty Park schools.Contact Deluxe at (205) 807-0022 or www.deluxecleanersbirmingham.com
Do you have your Publix swipe card? For every $37,500 of groceries “swiped” at the register, Publix donates $250 to VHELP. All those trips add up!
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NAME BUBBLES
Keep track of your child’s
belongings with Name
Bubbles!
These washable, durable,
laundry safe labels stick to
anything and can help get
your lost items back to you.
Best of all when you use the
code VHELP at checkout 20%
of your order total comes right
back to our PTO!
THE PTO NEWSLETTER WILL BE EMAILED TO EACH FAMILY AND POSTED ON THE PTO WEBSITE, WWW.VHELPPTO.ORG
PLEASE CONTACT JULIE BRATTON AT [email protected] FOR SUBMISSION TO THE NEWSLETTER BY THE 20TH
OF THE MONTH BEFORE PUBLICATION.
NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE
Vestavia Hills City Schools (VHCS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:Debbie Hargrave, Section 504/Title IX Coordinator, at 1204 Montgomery Highway, 205-402-5100.
For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit
http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfm
for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.
