Monday, November 11

SBDM Meeting 3:00pm

Wednesday, November 13

Wellness Wednesday

Thursday, November 14

PTA meeting in the library or via Zoom at 7:45am

The book fair is coming and your help is needed! If you'd like to volunteer, please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A48ABA92BA3FE3-50789553-book

Sale Dates: 11/4/2024 - 12/10/2024

25% off all merchandise

Free shipping on orders over $75

Guaranteed delivery by Dec. 23rd

https://1stplacespiritwear.com/schools/KY/Lexington/Veterans+Park

Well known children's book author Jan Brett will be visiting Bryan Station High on Wednesday, December 4 from 5-7. The event is free. You can grab a spot and find more details here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jan-bretts-alice-in-a-winter-wonderland-tickets-1044892370207

It is overflowing with jackets and sweatshirts! If you're missing an article of clothing, please watch this video to see if it is in our Lost & Found.

Parents and families wishing to attend can purchase from this link:

https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/2024wbbvetpark

The school-side movie showing on December 20 will be Shrek. This movie is rated PG. If you have objections to your child watching this, please reach out to their teacher and we will make other arrangements.

Readers are wanted and adventure awaits in books galore at this season’s Book Fair!! Students will shop during their library class time, or you can shop together during Multicultural/Unity Night.

Where: Veterans Park Elementary

When: November 18-22

Don't forget: Multicultural/Unity Night
Thursday, November 21

5:30 – 7:00 pm

We accept cash, check, credit card, or you can deposit money in your child’s eWallet. To set that up or to order online, please visit:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/vpe2024

The Veterans Park Family Resource Center is excited to partner with the United Way's 'Sweet Dreams Program' this December. Each child who participates will receive a book, a set of pajamas and snacks! Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis, and spots are limited! Items will be sent home with your student in mid-December.

Participation is for students who are eligible for Free/Reduced Meals who attend Veterans Park Elementary (there are not spaces available for non-VPE siblings at this time)

Use the link below to sign up! (Complete one form per child)

https://forms.gle/7evanZ9X8GuNX4z89

Fayette County Public Schools wants to help students explore their talents and refine their career interests before they graduate. That’s why we offer more than 30 magnet and school programs designed to foster skills in art, music, automotive maintenance, carpentry, emergency medical services, welding, engineering, and more.

If your student would benefit from these programs, we encourage you to attend our Innovation Showcase on Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tates Creek High School. Showcase participants can browse resource tables and talk with teachers and staff from each of our available programs.

Applications for our magnet and school programs open on March 1, 2025 and must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on March 17, 2025. To learn more about our application process, visit our website. For general questions, please email Vee Pryor or call 859-422-0071.

Important Dates

• Oct. 21 - Nov. 29: Cognitive and achievement testing window
• Nov. 1 - Dec. 20: Visual and performing arts auditions window
• March 1 - Applications open
• March 17 - Application deadline
• March 31 (high) & April 1 (elementary and middle) -- notifications to families

We look forward to sharing more information with you about our Innovation Showcase and programs in the coming weeks.

VPE's PTA is looking for someone to do their annual taxes. If this is your area of expertise and you are willing to help out, please contact Lisa Amick, treasurer, at lisa.amick@uky.edu. Thank you in advance!

We are looking for volunteers to help run students to and from classrooms during our vision screening next month. Please use the following link to sign up to help volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F4EAFAF28A1F58-52114000-vision

• Did you know that FCPS does not provide medical coverage for student accidents that occur at school?
• Did you know Fayette County Public Schools offer parents a Voluntary/Optional Insurance Policy?
• This a great opportunity for families that do not have health coverage or for families that do have insurance to offset the cost of out-pocket expenses.

Insurance Coverages available are:

At-School Accident Only

24-hour Accident Only

Extended Dental

Head to the FCPS student accident page for more information.

VPE loves to have volunteers helping throughout the school day, attending field trips, and helping out in the building. Any and all adults accompanying a school group while on a field trip must first undergo and pass the background checks required for all FCPS volunteers through the volunteer application system. This applies to listed chaperones, volunteers, and anyone who travels separately to join the group at the respective venue. If you plan on coming to help in the building at any point in the future when allowed you will need to complete the following background check: Volunteer Application.

Parents don't need to be approved to eat lunch with their child, attend parent/teacher conferences or attend evening events. All other activities will require you to be an approved volunteer. These background checks are good for three years.

This year we will be offering PTA meetings on two platforms - in person and on Zoom. They are scheduled for the second Thursday of each month at 7:45 in the VPE Library or using the following Zoom link: https://fcps-net.zoom.us/j/99018941544

Did you know that our VPE newsletters in Smore can all be translated into many languages if needed. Simply click on the translate button at the top of this newsletter and choose your language.

Newsflash - Weekly SMORE newsletter will be emailed to families on Friday afternoons via Infinite Campus.

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