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From Our President
Hello Vienna Elementary Families!
It is so hard to believe that we have been in school for over a month!! And what a busy month it has been – Open House, Curriculum Night, Independence Day, Watch D.O.G.S. kick-off – and so much more!! I continue to be amazed by the Spirit of Vienna as our community has shown EXCITEMENT, PATIENCE, COOPERATION and GENEROSITY as a new school year has gotten into full swing. Vienna Elementary is a one-of-a-kind school and I hope everyone notices that every day.
Your PTA is excited to share this first edition of Tiger Prints with our community. There are so many wonderful things going on at our school. One of our goals as a PTA is to keep our families informed of upcoming events and the many ways that they can get involved and make a difference for our school community. Whether you send in a snack for our teachers, spend 30 minutes making copies, or chair a committee that plans a major event – the contribution of each and every family is important to our school.
We hope you enjoy this newsletter and that you find it helpful in staying connected. As always, the PTA welcomes your comments and questions and especially your INVOLVEMENT.
-Aimee Heard
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Tiger Prints
Vienna PTA Publication: Issue 1 October 2016
IMPORTANT DATES:
From our Principal
Early Release: School ends at 12:50
October 5th and November 2nd
No School: November 8th
November 11th
November 23rd - 25th
General PTA Meetings: December 13th
April 18th
Special PTA Events: October: Direct Donation
October 1-28th: School-wide Box Top Contest
Oct.16th: Fall Fest
Oct. 21st: Q & A with Mr. Lester-Niles and PTA (noon)
Nov. 2nd: Reflections Due
Nov. 18th: Q & A with Mr. Lester-Niles and PTA (8:00 AM)
Please look for our next issue of Tiger Prints on Dec 5th
From our President
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From Our Principal
Be a Part of that Tiger Pride
Welcome to the 2015-16 school year! We are so excited to begin the new year so strong. I personally have enjoyed the opening as a second year principal. Getting year one behind me makes all the difference. Though it sounds like a cliché, Vienna is like a big family. I heard it over and over when I first started, but it wasn’t until I lived it last year that I truly saw how true it is. And like any family not everything is perfect, but because everyone is willing to pull together and help, it kind of is perfect.
From Our Principal, continued on page 2
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DIRECT DONATION “Impact In the Classroom”
2016 - 2017 Goal = $25,000
This amount will fund needed materials and capital needs for our school. This includes:
• New instructional & Technology Materials- to support our students in the classroom
• Grade level Discretionary Money (for teachers to use as needed for classrooms)
• Student Incentives - including Tiger Bucks and 4th & 5th Grade Incentive Rewards
• Teacher Training • Outdoor Enhancement
Thank you in advance for your support! Please go to http://viennapta.org to donate online.
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Being a Part of That Tiger Pride, continued from page 1 I would like to share our school’s goals for the upcoming year and invite you as a family member to help us. Our staff has agreed to focus on literacy this year. In our School Improvement Plan (SIP) we have stated we will strengthen our Balanced Literacy Framework, integrate literacy into all subjects, and improve our student’s love of reading. This last one is where I’d like your help. We have seen the pressure to perform on assessments put a strain on the joy of learning to read. We are committed to pump some life back into it. Make literacy your family’s goal for this school year. Share with your kids the enjoyment you gain from reading. Invite them to discuss an article you read or a book you are reading. Ask them about what they are reading; encourage them to read more about that subject or by that author. Visit the library together either with a purpose (research or school related work) or to browse and soak up the vibe of being surrounded by great literature. If your child sees you enjoying reading he or she will share that joy. Thanks for helping us by helping your child. You can spread the love of reading to the larger Vienna family by following our Instagram page @ViennaElementary. Please post pictures of you and/ or your kids reading together. If you post a picture tag us @ViennaElementary and use the #TigersRead so we can repost it. Read on!
- Andy Lester-Niles
Science Fair News: It’s Science Fair time! What an exciting time for our budding scientists to experiment and learn from documenting the scientific process. For this year, we are encouraging all students to participate in the science fair but will not require science projects for any grade. Please encourage your child to participate. We were so proud of our fifth grade student who WON the district science fair last year! We will send a K-2 winner and a 3-5 winner to the WSFCS District Science Fair to represent us in January. ALL Vienna students participating will have a special reward and receive extra credit towards their science grade. School system guidelines, general science fair information, and a scoring rubric will be sent home in Take-Home Tuesday in a couple of weeks. All classrooms (K-5) will be teaching the scientific method to our students and integrating it into their science instruction. Should you desire more guidance, I’d be happy to meet with you ([email protected]). If there are a number of people, I will schedule a time for us all to gather to discuss science fair projects. DUE DATES: Monday, December 5th: 3,4,5, Science Projects Due Tuesday, December 6th: K, 1, 2 Science Projects Due Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have. Beth Stilwell Curriculum Coordinator
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October 16th 2-5 pm
Fall Fest has become a favorite event for our school community. It's a fun filled day with food, games, vendors, pumpkins, face painting and much more! New this year, our Watch D.O.G.S. will be providing a dunk tank to "Dunk a D.O.G." during the festival. Fabulous class themed baskets are back by popular demand and will be auctioned off as well. Bring your family for a wonderful day while supporting our school. (Shuttles will be available this year to help with parking.)
Fall Fest Contacts: Ashley Horn and Kelly Ballard: [email protected]
Lil’ Whimsies
It’s that time of year to pack up your family and come to Lil' Whimsies for a child friendly Halloween experience while supporting our Tigers! Located just 5 minutes from Vienna at 6130 Yadkinville Road (right here in Pfafftown), kids will be able to go through the trail and meet a friendly version of storybook characters who will be passing out treats along the path. This special event is on October 13th from 6 to 8 pm. The cost is $5 per person. Please remember to mention Vienna when purchasing. http://wickedwhimsies.com
Reflections Deadline: November 2nd
Reflections Contact: Kate Marshall [email protected]
PTA is proud of a new partnership with
Southern Lucidity . Please mark your calendars for
our very first Spirit Night Week:
November 28th - 3rd
4725 Yadkinville Rd, Pfafftown, NC 27040
School Spirit Week November 5th-‐12th, 2016
Shop at Toys & Co. during this week and indicate that you would like to support VIENNA
at checkout. Our Tigers will receive a check or gift card equal to 20% of ALL VIENNA SALES.
Cool Fact: Did you know that last year our school had one of the most successful “Toys & Co. School Spirit Weeks” in Winston Salem? It was also the highest grossing Spirit Night Event for our school during all of last year. Thruway Center, 406 S. Stratford Road, Winston-‐Salem NC 27103
Our Tigers earn 25% of all Vienna Sales!
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Welcome To the Vienna Family We have had several fabulous new staff members join
our school. Please extend a warm welcome to:
Mrs. Boyd: First Grade
Favorite Children’s Book: “Sharing my favorite children's book is hard because I have so many. One of my most favorites is Stellaluna by Janell Cannon. I read this book many times to my boys when they were young. It is still their favorite too!“ Best Thing About Being a Tiger: “The best thing about Vienna is all of the new friends I am making. It is a great place to be!” Cool Fact: “ I love school supplies! One of my favorite stores is Staples. I am also a HUGE LSU fan...go Tigers!”
Mrs. DeLade: Third Grade
Favorite Children’s Book: “Really tough question because I love to read and there are so many amazing books!” Picture Book- Thank you, Mr. Falker by Patricia Polacco Chapter Book- Wonder by RJ Palacio Novel Series- The Maze Runner Series by James Dashner Adult book- Anything by Nicholas Sparks
Best Thing About Being a Tiger: “Being a tiger is incredible! I love how eager my students are to learn, how welcoming the parents are, how supportive and helpful PTA is, and how the staff feels like family already! I am beyond thrilled to be here and know it's going to be a wonderful year!”
Cool Fact: “My favorite hobbies include going for walks or on a hike, taking pictures-especially of the owl family that often visits my yard (mom, dad, and baby), enjoying a fire pit, and of course reading!”
Ms. Wham: Second Grade
Favorite Children’s Book: Ugly Fish by Kara LaReau or The Twits by Roald Dahl
Best Thing About Being a Tiger: “Working with my family.”
Cool Fact: “I have been dancing for 21 years and teach dance at a local studio.”
HELPFUL CONTACTS:
School: 1975 Chickasha Drive Pfafftown, NC 27040 Phone: (336) 945-9506 Hours: 8:20 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.
PTA President: Aimee Heard [email protected] Vice President: Tracy Wilson [email protected] Treasurer: Jackie Friedman [email protected]
Secretary: Connie Bigwood [email protected] PTA Facebook: “Vienna Elementary PTA”
School Website: http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/ Select Vienna Click on Parent tab Select PTA Volunteer Sign-up: http://signup.com/go/sx62jp PTA Membership: http://www.ncpta.org/db/join/default.aspx?pta=34
Focus on Fundraising Direct Donation
PTA is looking for help in the following areas:
• Grant writing • Hardscaping/ or
Landscaping • Hospitality
Please email us at [email protected] if you can lend a hand in any of these areas.
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OCTOBER 3rd - Ciccione’s 6th - Chick-fil-A 13th - Lil’ Whimsies 18th - El Maguey 25th - Which Wich
NOVEMBER 5th - 12th Toys & Co. 22nd - El Maguey
28th - 3rd - Southern
Lucidity 29th - Which Wich Fact: Last year our school earned more than $4000 just by families intentionally having meals at Vienna Spirit Night events!
Spirit Night Contact:
Janee’ Daye
DATES TO REMEMBER:
Box Top News: Did you know our school made over $3000 just in Box Tops last year? Our first school-wide Box Tops Competition* has just started. Please send in Box Tops to school (in a labeled Ziploc Bag with your child’s name and teacher). Class Prize: Pizza Party for class that has brought in the most for the month. Individual Prizes: 1st place: movie tickets for 4 2nd place: Vienna hoodie 3rd place: Vienna T-shirt.
*This contest runs October 1-28th. Box Tops collected all year. Box Top Contact: Jennifer Hough at [email protected]
DIRECT DONATION:
The PTA Direct Donation Drive has reached its halfway point. THANK YOU to those who have donated. We have made great progress toward our goal of $25,000, but still have a ways to go. So far we have raised $15,151.36 and 32% of our student body has participated.
One of Vienna's greatest strengths is its community. And as such, 100% participation and $25K are attainable goals. ALL donations matter! Every dollar counts! So I want to encourage you to donate TODAY – and make a strong statement of support to our kids, our teachers and our community. Teacher training, student incentives, classroom technology support, classroom materials, Dr. Seuss Night, Fall Fest & the Cultural Celebration, educational materials and playground equipment - ALL these things and more are funded with your PTA donations.
This year, our focus is on Improving our Outdoor Environment by adding additional playground equipment, sunshades and a nature trail. The last time that this area was improved was ’11-’12 when PTA added the track and new equipment. Our school has grown more than 25% since then.
We also have an exciting participation competition. The 1st class to 100% wins their choice of Breakfast For Lunch from Chick-fil-A or $150 credit to the spring book fair. ALL classes that reach 100% will enjoy a Bounce/Obstacle Course Recess event and their teacher will be entered into a drawing for a reserved Parking Spot! Also - all families who donate $100 or more will be entered into a drawing for three reserved parking spaces at Field Day. Direct Donation Contact: Danielle Lamphier [email protected]
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Tiger Bucks Store Tiger Bucks is an incentive program for our K-3rd graders. Students earn Tiger Bucks in their classrooms for things like good behavior and acts of kindness, and use this "money" to purchase items from the Tiger Bucks store. We set up this store in the cafeteria a few mornings most months (8:20-10:15 a.m.), and students come with their classes to shop for fun treats. The store is staffed by volunteers who help the almost 500 students select and pay for their items. We also accept donations of small toys, pencils, etc. that could be used to merchandise the store. Contact Erin Amrich if interested in volunteering or donating items. [email protected]
Our Watch D.O.G.S. program “Dads/male role model of Great Students” is in full swing and is looking for some more volunteers. Last year, we had 60 fabulous male role models help out in our school. Our goal this year is to have 100 Watch Dogs involved during the instructional day with our Tigers! Contact William Herrera if interested or with any questions at: [email protected]
Tiger Bucks Store Dates:
Oct. 4th & Oct. 5th: K and 1st grade Oct. 11th: 2nd grade Oct. 12th: 3rd grade Nov. 1st and Nov. 2nd: K and 1st grade Nov. 7th: 2nd grade Nov. 10th: 3rd grade
One thing that sets Vienna Elementary apart from other schools is our fantastic group of volunteers. On any given day you might see volunteers helping in the teacher work room, Watch D.O.G.S reading to a class, parents bringing in food to feed the staff, and a group of the PTA meeting to plan a school event. . . our volunteers play a huge role in our school and it takes a village! We want YOU to help make Vienna a special place by finding a way to be involved! Here's how to volunteer: Each year it is necessary to re-register as a volunteer at wsfcsvolunteers.com It’s quick and easy! Once you've completed that registration, you'll be able to receive invitations from our Signup.com site allowing you to volunteer for various activities. (The room parents in each class also organize classroom activities throughout the year, which they'll inform parents about through email or fliers.) You can also just come in on a Tuesday or Thursday morning any time from 8-11 to help out in the teacher workroom as a "bins" volunteer. Try helping in a few different areas to find out what you enjoy the most- your kids will LOVE seeing you helping around the school and our entire school will benefit from your help! Cool fact: Last year we logged the 3rd most volunteer hours of all the schools in the whole county! Volunteer Contact: Amanda Whalen [email protected] Bins Contact: Laura Blythe [email protected]
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Do you have a passion for gardening? Are you knowledgeable about composting? Would you like to instill in our kids an appreciation for nature? You are invited to be a parent volunteer for the Nature Club at Vienna. The club meets monthly, on the last Friday that school is in session. Currently, we are looking for landscaping material to control weeds in the vegetable beds. If you can contribute, please contact: Andy Lester-Niles ([email protected]) Anne Dawes ([email protected])
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A heartfelt THANK YOU to:
• Tiger Kims for donating their vans to be used as shuttles at school-wide events.
• Brookstown United Methodist and Vienna Baptist Church for their use of parking lots as we navigate parking this school year.
• Papa Johns for providing a fabulous meal for our staff before Open House.
• Our Vienna families for donating snack and meal items for staff meals and sponsoring PTA Membership for our teachers.
• Goin’ Postal for our PTA partnership and copying needs.
• Chick-fil-A/Peace Haven for providing prize incentives for Direct Donation and PTA Membership Drive.
• Ciccione’s for feeding our staff.
• Your individual $6 membership dues help support various programs, presentations and awards at Vienna. PTA membership also gives you the opportunity to vote at PTA general meetings.
• Last year we had 403 members; this year our goal is to have at least 500 individuals signed up. To date we have 416. Please consider joining at
http://www.ncpta.org/db/join/default.aspx?pta=34 •
• Only a few more weeks to join to be in the running to win a Wake Forest prize basket that includes tickets to an upcoming Wake Forest basketball game!
Membership Contacts: Bianca Woodberry [email protected] and Kendra Edge at [email protected]
Spirit Wear: Adopt a Tiger Event
Come to Fall Fest and adopt a stuffed tiger. An official adoption certificate will be included with each purchase! There are 300 Tigers available for adoption. Roooooaaaarrrrrr! Cost: $10* Date: October 16th * A percentage of each sale goes directly to supporting the Tiger Habitat at Asheboro Zoo.
Student council will be holding a
“Doughnut Drive” On Friday, October 21st.
The money raised will be sent to a school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that lost most everything in the
floods in late summer.
Calling all Moms, Dads, Grandparents & Community Members! Your Vienna PTA sponsors programs, presentations and awards for students and is the direct link between parents and Vienna Elementary. We are fully funded by fundraisers and PTA memberships. Your $6 membership will help support Vienna Elementary! COMMON QUESTIONS: Q: Is a membership for each family? A: No, membership is for each person. Q: What happens if I have two children in different classes? A: As long as all teachers are listed on the membership form, those classes will receive credit. Q: I am not able to volunteer, why should I join? A: Joining the PTA does not mean you have to serve on the executive board or even attend meetings...it just means that your care about our kids and want to make Vienna Elementary one of the BEST schools in the district!
Sign me up! Look out for PTA membership flyers that will be going out next week OR you can pop your $6 in an envelope marked "PTA Membership" be sure to include your child's name, your information and how many memberships you are paying for and homeroom teacher of one of your students.
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On behalf of the 2016-2017 Vienna Elementary PTA, Welcome! A wonderful year at Vienna has just begun and we are so glad you are here!
The PTA is comprised of parents, teachers and administrators working together to make a difference at Vienna everyday. We are unified and energized by our collective commitment to the growth and education of each and every one of our Vienna Tigers and we know that by working together, everyone benefits: our kids, our teachers, our school and our entire community.
You are a critical part of your child’s success. We hope that every family will take an active part in the education of their children - and at Vienna there are many ways to get involved. Last year our PTA and our volunteers logged over 15,000 hours tutoring, volunteering in the classroom, re-shelving books in the library, and helping out in countless other ways.
Get involved. Here’s how… • Join the PTA (it doesn’t require any time commitment, just your support!) • Volunteer – as little as 30 minutes a month makes a difference! • Join us in the workroom (bins) – any Tuesday or Thursday morning to help with
classroom projects. If you can cut, staple and count, you are qualified! • Donate to our Direct Donation campaign. Give now and give some later, just give
what you can, when you can. Every dollar makes a difference for our kids, our teachers, and our school!
• Dads, Uncles, Grandfathers, special men get involved with the Watch D.O.G.S (Dads of Great Students) Program!
• Join the Vienna PTA Facebook page! • Get the latest news… check your child’s Take-Home-Tuesday folder every week, listen
to your weekly phone calls, and watch your email! • Be sure to check the PTA link on the Vienna school website for information! • Mark Your Calendar and Be there - a bright orange monthly calendar has all the
details and dates (find it in your Take -Home- Tuesday folder at the beginning of each month)!
We hope you’ll join us in experiencing all the great things Vienna and the PTA have to offer.
Aimee Heard Tracy Wilson Jackie Friedman Connie Bigwood PTA President PTA Vice President PTA Treasurer PTA Secretary [email protected]
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