The Weekly Update

October

October 21st-25th: Red Ribbon Week

October 23rd- 8th Grade Field Trip to Sky Zone

October 31st: Pumpkin Showcase/ Spooky Science (families welcome)

November 1st: 3rd Grade Field Trip to Lion King Jr.

November 5th: Last Day of First Quarter / Picture Retake Day

November 7th: No School for Professional Development Day

November 8th: No School for Parent/ Teacher Conferences

November 11th: No School for Veterans Day

November 25th-29th: No School for Thanksgiving Break

Dear VAP Families,

First, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the 3rd-5th grade families who joined us for the Sock Hop on Friday. It was a fantastic evening filled with laughter, music, and community spirit. Your support makes our school events truly special!

I would also like to congratulate our incredible volleyball teams for their outstanding performances as they wrapped up their season on Saturday. Their hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship have made us all proud. A huge thank you to our coaches and parents for their unwavering support throughout the season.

Today, all students participated in an assembly for National Bullying Prevention Month called "Bye Bye Bully." This important event focused on fostering kindness and understanding, and we hope it will empower our students to stand up against bullying.

This week is also Red Ribbon Week, and we encourage everyone to participate in the spirit of the occasion! Please check out the dress-up days listed below and join us in promoting a drug-free lifestyle. Additionally, our middle school leadership team will be selling Red Ribbon swag for cash purchase. Details on pricing and other exciting events are included below.

Thank you once again for being such a vital part of our school community. We’re excited for all the fun and meaningful activities ahead!

Reminder: Starting Monday, October 21st at 4:30 pm, all student pick-up will take place in the gym. Thank you for your cooperation!

This is a friendly reminder that this week is Red Ribbon Week, a time for us to come together and promote a drug-free lifestyle among our students. We encourage all students to participate in the spirit days and show their support!

Middle school leadership will be selling Red Ribbon swag during morning snack time on Tuesday and Thursday this week. Below are the items available for purchase, which will be cash-only transactions:

• Pencil Pouch: $3
• Eraser/Sharpener Combo: $3
• Bubble Pop Fidget Keychain: $4
• Hacky Sack Ball: $4
• Fidget Block: $5

Thank you for supporting this important initiative!

Get ready to participate in the Red Ribbon Contest! Decorate your home’s front door, mailbox, or fence with a double-looped red ribbon, embracing this year's theme: “Life Is A Movie, Film Drug Free.” Gather your family for a fun decorating session, then snap a photo of your masterpiece. Parents can upload the photo, and then it's time to rally your friends and family to vote for your entry! You could win one of several exciting awards based on creativity, theme usage, and more. Mark your calendars: entries are accepted from October 1 to November 1, and voting takes place from November 2 to November 16. Winners will be announced on December 4.

For more details, check out www.redribbon.org/contest. Let’s make our community shine!

It's that time of year again! Below are the rules for our pumpkin showcase:

• Submission: All pumpkins must be brought to school before 8:45 a.m. on Thursday, October 31st.
• Pick-Up: All pumpkins must go home on Friday, November 1st.
• Drop-Off Location: Please bring your pumpkins directly to the blue-top area.
• Creativity: All sizes and shapes are welcome! Think outside the box—feel free to carve, paint, use colored markers, cloth, straw, plastic, and more.
• Family Involvement: This is a FAMILY FUN PROJECT! We encourage all family members to get creative and join in on the fun.

Let’s make this pumpkin showcase unforgettable!

Parents are invited on campus to view the pumpkins along with other exciting Spooky Science activities and K-2 Halloween parades. Please find the day's schedule below.

• Sports Smorgasbord (Tuesdays 3:45PM- 4:45PM)
  
• Junior Bakers Class (Wednesdays 3:45PM- 4:45PM)
  
• Chess: The Road to Grandmaster (Mondays 3:45PM- 4:45PM)
  
• American Girl (Mon/Wed 3:45PM- 4:45PM)
  
• Rubik's Cube (Wednesdays 3:45PM- 4:45PM)
• Choir (Thursdays 3:45PM- 4:45PM)
• Garden (Tues/Thurs 3:45PM- 4:45PM)
• K-2 Hand Building Workshop (Tuesdays 3:45PM- 4:45PM)
• 3-5 Ceramic Classes (Wednesdays 3:45PM- 4:45PM)
• 6-8 Ceramic Classes (Fridays 3:45PM- 4:45PM)
• Cookie Decorating Family Event (October 25th- 5:00PM)
• Hooks & Needles (October 8th, 9th, 10th, 28th, 29th, 30th & November 12th, 13th,14th 3:15- 4:30PM)

Interested in attending or have any questions? Please stop by the office or email them at office@vapeagles.com

To view and order photos, visit mylifetouch.com and enter your child’s ID along with the picture day ID: EVTC6WX47.

Reminder: Please try to refrain from picking up your child during Homework Club hours, as this time is dedicated to completing homework and catching up on assignments. If you need to pick up your child early, we can make exceptions, but this shouldn't become a regular occurrence.

Starting now, the office will no longer call students out of Homework Club from the office between 4:15 and 4:30 PM. Please go to Gate B to pick up your child during this time.

On Fridays, simply go directly to Gate B for pick-up during homework club hours, as it’s Fun Friday and students will be engaged in various activities throughout the school. Thank you for your understanding!

Please note the following important information regarding tuition payments:

• Late Fee: If your tuition is not paid by the 5th of the month, a non-reversible late $50 fee will be applied on the 6th.
• Payment Plans: If your tuiton balance remains unpaid by the 15th of the month and no prior payment arrangement has been made with the office, your child will not be able to attend school until a payment plan is established or the balance is settled.

If you're experiencing any issues with Alma and have not yet spoken with Miss Cilisa, please contact her via email at cjames@vapeagles.com . Additionally, please keep an eye out in your mailbox for an email from Miss Cilisa with all important Alma-related updates.

We’re excited to announce our new Refer-a-Friend program! If you’re interested in learning more, please visit our office or reach out to Cilisa at cjames@vapeagles.com for more details.

If you’re interested in being a chaperone or coach this year, please complete the attached live scan form.

Buy your yearbook early and save! The early-bird price is $65 until 01/17/25. See info below. All orders must be made online at yearbookordercenter.com.

Our student information system has updated our text messaging capabilities. Please make sure you enable texts from 888 numbers. Also, save the number in your contacts so that you can easily identify the messages. 888-378-1211