Vermilion Elementary

Sailor Scoop - Back to School Edition

Principals' Message

Dear Sailor Families,

On behalf of the faculty and staff of Vermilion Elementary, we would like to welcome you to the 2024-2025 school year! Our custodial staff has been hard at work all summer getting our building ready to welcome students on Wednesday, August 21, 2024!

Class lists will be posted on Wednesday August 14th at 4 pm in front of VES. Join us as we catch up with old friends and new and enjoy a popsicle as you discover who your teacher will be this year! We will also have a tour of the building at 5:30 on the 14th for students in grades 1st - 3rd who are new to the district.

We hope to see you all at our 1st - 3rd Grade Open House on Tuesday, August 20th from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm. Families are welcome to come anytime during this window. This is an opportunity to come inside the school, find your classroom, meet your teacher and drop off any school supplies!

Kindergarten students should be signed up for a screening appointment that takes place on 8/20 -8/22. Kindergarten will have parent meetings that act as the open house. You may select to attend the meeting that best fits your schedule. Please be on time, this is not a walk through like the older grades. This is a meeting with the teacher and a chance to ask all the important kindergarten questions. These meetings take place on August 26th at 10 am or 5:30 pm. You only need to attend one of these meetings. Teacher assignments will be given at this time.

Preschool families should have received information from Mrs. Spafford. If you have questions about the upcoming preschool events. Please reach out to bspafford@vermilionschools.org.

We will send a monthly Sailor Scoop filled with important information and dates so be sure to keep an eye out for it! We also encourage you to follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more frequent updates and information!

Please do not hesitate to call the Main Office at 440-204-1703 if you have any additional questions, comments, or concerns.

See you soon,

Mr. Malear and Mrs. Rebman

WELCOME TO OUR NEW INSTRUCTIONAL TEAM MEMBERS

Welcome Mrs. Uther - Kindergarten

Hi all! I am so excited to officially be a Sailor! I have had the opportunity to teach kindergarten in Oldham County Schools (Kentucky) and Reynoldsburg City Schools. I also have experience as a preschool intervention specialist. My husband and I are originally from Milan and are so excited to be back in northern Ohio with our three year old son, Baker, and dog, Euclid! I fell in love with VES while student teaching in 2015/2016 and am so excited for this year!

Welcome Miss Varga - 3rd Grade

Hi! I am Brenna Varga, a new 3rd grade teacher at Vermilion Elementary School! I am from Avon, Ohio. I also graduated from Baldwin Wallace University in May of this year and played basketball there. Growing up, I always visited Vermilion and saw the family oriented community and I knew someday I wanted to be a part of that! With being a first year teacher, I feel very grateful that I am able to start my career at a school like Vermilion. I am so excited to start this school year and be a part of my students educational journeys!

Welcome Ms. Kovac - Intervention Specialist (k-3)

I’m Kristin Kovac. I am a mother to 2 amazing girls ages 6 and 2. I love the fall season and absolutely love anything pumpkin. I also enjoy spending time outdoors in the crisp air and crafting with my Cricut. I am so excited to be entering my 11th year of teaching as a Vermilion Sailor!

Welcome Mr. Schafer - Maternity Sub for Mrs. Bailey and Mrs. Hall

We are very excited to have Mr. Schafer joining our team this year. He will begin the year working with Mrs. Bailey's class and then with our preschool team in December. Here is a little about Mr. Schafer:

My name is Sawyer Schafer. I am a recent graduate from Lourdes University in Early Childhood Elementary and graduated from Monroeville High School in 2019. In my time at college, I also played collegiate volleyball for 5 years! I am passionate about helping students grow, making a difference in their lives, and being their mentor after they leave my classroom. I grew up in a big family and always gravitated toward helping my younger cousins which sparked my passion for teaching!

School Nurse and Medicine Drop Off

Nurse

Vermilion Local Schools will be working with the Erie County Health Department to staff our school nurses office. We are going to miss Nurse Alycia but wish her the best as she moves on and completes her RN. We will introduce you to our new nurse once she is assigned to our building in the next few days.

Medicine Drop Off

If your student takes medicine at school it can be dropped off on the 20th during the day or at open house (or during school hours on any other day). Please remember you have to have the medical authorization form filled out by your doctor!

https://www.vermilionschools.org/Downloads/ADMINISTRATION_OF_MEDICATION2.pdf

All medication has to be in the original packaging and have the prescription label on it. Parents MUST bring the medicine in and sign it in. Students may not bring medicine into the nurse.

Y - CLUB BEFORE AND AFTER CARE PROGRAM

We know that many of our families depended on the Boys and Girls Club for after school care at VES. Unfortunately the clubs grant expired and they were not able to secure the funds to keep our site open. Miss Wanda and her team are like family to many of us and we are sad to see them go. The district is working with the YMCA to try to fill the care gap. The YMCA does offer scholarships and financial help to those who qualify. Please reach out to the YMCA for more information: call 216-263-6860.

Important Back to School Dates

8/14 Class List Reveal (1st-3rd ONLY) 4 - 5:30 PM
8/14 - New To VES Building Tour grades 1-3 for incoming students who are new to VES 5:30pm
8/20 - Open House Grades 1-3 5:30 to 6:30pm
8/20 - Title One Parent Information Meeting 5:30-6 or 6-6:30**
8/20 -8/22 - Kindergarten Screening By Appointment
8/21 -8/22 - Preschool Screening By Appointment**
8/21 - First day of School Grades 1-3 (Doors open at 8:30, school starts 8:50)
8/23 - Preschool Orientation**
8/26 - Preschool Begins (Regular Schedule)
8/26 -Kindergarten Open House/Family Meetings 10:00am or 5:30pm (Teacher Assignments Given)
8/27 & 8/29 - Kindergarten Girls Only
8/28 & 8/30 -Kindergarten Boys Only
9/2 - NO SCHOOL LABOR DAY
9/3 - All Students in session!
9/10 - PTO Back to School Picnic 6-7:30 PM**
9/18 - Picture Day**

Returning Student Information

All emergency, medical, and contact information for all K-12 students will be collected through the Back to School Information update at the start of each school year. Log in information was mailed to each returning student.

To complete the process, please go to the Back to School Information update page. Thank you in advance for updating your returning student's information as soon as possible.

Supply Lists

Student Fees, Lunch Account & Free and Reduced Lunch Forms

Bus Route Information

VES Student Parent Handbook

PBIS Newsletters

Car Line Procedures

Please review the pictures below as we enter drop off and pick up season at VES. The first 2 weeks are always a challenge as our former kindergarten families transition to the back and we add new families to the front.. Please stay in your cars, display your tags, and take a deep breath. Car tags will be given out at Open House and available in the office.

About Us

Office Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Doors Open for students: 8:30 am

Student Hours: 8:50 am - 3:30 pm

Email: mmalear@vermilionschools.org
Website: https://www.vermilionschools.org/vermilionelementary_home.aspx
Location: 1285 Douglas Street, Vermilion, OH, USA
Phone: 440-204-1703
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063691387394
Twitter: @VESAsstPrin