VPS now: 1/26/23

2022-23 school year: Issue 11

In Our Own Words

Please meet Ashton a student at the Heights Campus. Hear what's important to Ashton and listen to many other VPS voices on our website.

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Congratulations Sandra Zavala-Ortega!

On January 10, Sandra Zavala-Ortega began her role as the first Latina School Board President for VPS. Sandra’s path to serving as VPS School Board president is unique. She is a former student, a former VPS employee, and a parent of a current VPS student. VPS Superintendent Dr. Snell reflects, “While I was the Principal at Fort Vancouver High School, Sandra was a student. It’s amazing to see how her experience at the school prepared her for a commitment to our community. For Sandra, it was a very short path from student to the highly esteemed position of VPS Board President and I am proud of her accomplishments.”

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VITA and RBG Elementary Schools

Planning is underway for Vancouver Innovation, Technology and Arts (VITA) and Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG) Elementary Schools to open for the 2023-24 school year.

VITA Elementary is a project-based learning school with a focus on innovation, technology and arts. The school is hosting an open house on Feb. 16. at 6 p.m., an opportunity for parents to learn about the school. Please RSVP by completing this form. We anticipate phase one applications will open in late February.

More information about primary school Programs of Choice, including dates for the application process and details about the selection process, will be available after the Feb. 14 meeting of the Board.

Escuelas Primarias Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG) y VITA

Se está llevando a cabo la planificación final para dos nuevas escuelas primarias que abrirán sus puertas a principios del año escolar 2023-24.

La Escuela Primaria Innovación, Tecnología y Artes de Vancouver (VITA, por sus siglas en inglés) ofrece un modelo de aprendizaje basado en proyectos, expandiendo la experiencia de laboratorios de aprendizaje que brindó a estudiantes este año. La escuela “VITA” realizará dos eventos informativos para las familias el 16 de febrero a las 6 p.m., y el 15 de marzo a las 5 p.m.

Esta primavera, compartiremos más información sobre los limites escolares y proceso de solicitud.

НАЧАЛЬНЫЕ ШКОЛЫ RBG И VITA

Идёт финальная стадия планирования двух новых начальных школ, которые откроются в начале 2023-24 учебного года.

Ванкуверская начальная школа инноваций, технологии и искусства (Vancouver Innovation, Technology and Arts Elementary School - VITA) предлагает модель обучения, в основе которого лежит работа над проектами, и учебный процесс будет опираться на опыт работы в учебной лаборатории, который был предоставлен учащимся в этом году. Школа VITA будет проводить два Дня открытых дверей: 16 февраля в 6:00 вечера и 15 марта в 5:00 вечера.

Начальная школа имени Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG) предоставляет двуязычную программу, которая приглашает учеников и семьи, говорящие на испанском и английском языках.

RBG me ekkewe Sukkun VITA ENEMENTERI

Sia tori sáingonón kókkót wón ekkewe ruu minafé enementeri epwe suuk nepopután ei ierin sukkun 2023-24.

Vancouver Innovation, Technology and Arts Elementary School (VITA) a férútá an epwe ánisi chóón sukkun ar repwe káeó seni ar angang wón próchek me epwe sópwosópwonó wón met ekkewe chóón sukkun ir mei fen ani káeó nón ei ier. Nón Fapéwéri 16 kunók 6 nepwin me Maas 15 kunók 5 nepwin,

Nón ei maram nefinen Maas, Eprein me Mei, sipwe wau póróusan kinikinin ach kei sukkun me ifa ussun ómw kopwe amasow ngeni ew sukkun ese nómw únnúkkún imwomw.

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Fentanyl Awareness Forum

Fentanyl has been called “the deadliest drug threat facing this country” by the Drug Enforcement Administration. To help you learn about this ongoing threat, we're partnering with Evergreen Public Schools, ESD112, the Clark County Sheriff's Office and the Vancouver Police Department to present forums on fentanyl on Feb. 7 and 9.

Please join us for one of these important presentations. Visit this page for complete details.

Foro de información sobre el fentanilo

El fentanilo ha sido llamado por la Administración de Control de Narcóticos “la peor amenaza mortal de drogas que enfrenta nuestro país”.

Español: 9 de febrero, en el Centro de Estudiantes de la Preparatoria Evergreen 7 p.m.

Estas presentaciones están patrocinadas por Escuelas Públicas de Vancouver, Escuelas Públicas Evergreen, el Distrito de Servicios Educativos 112, la Oficina del Alguacil del Condado de Clark y el Departamento de la Policía de Vancouver.

Para más información, visite esta página web.

Информация о фентаниле
Отдел по борьбе с наркотиками назвал фентанил «самой смертоносной наркоугрозой, стоящей перед этой страной». Этот дешевый синтетический наркотик особенно опасен для подростков и наносит смертельный удар не только на национальном уровне, но и у нас, в Кларк каунти.

На русском языке: 7 февраля, Форт Ванкувер, комната 279 West Forum, 19:00. (припаркуйтесь на западной парковке и войдите через западный вход)

Эти презентации спонсируются государственными школами города Ванкувер, государственными школами округа Эвергрин, 112-м округом службы образования, офисом шерифа Кларк каунти и полицейским управлением Ванкувера.

Чтобы узнать больше, на выйдите данную страницу.

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Renewal Education & Operations Levy

You have probably received your voter’s pamphlet and ballot in the mail. Don’t forget there is a VPS education and operations renewal levy on the Feb. 14 ballot. To learn more about the levy, and to see answers to the community’s questions, please visit the VPS levy page.

The education and operations levy makes up 12.5% of VPS’ budget and helps to pay for basic programs and services including: teachers and support staff, educational programs, special education services, athletics, band and other extracurricular activities, safety and security measures, classroom supplies, textbooks and equipment, maintenance of buildings and grounds, utilities, insurance and fuel.

Renovación del Impuesto de Educación y Operaciones

Probablemente ya recibieron su folleto y boleta de votante en el correo. No olviden que hay una renovación de impuestos para la educación y operaciones en la boleta del 14 de febrero. Para más información sobre el impuesto y para ver las respuestas a las preguntas de la comunidad, por favor visite la página web: VPS levy page.

Голосование о замене налогового сбора в поддержку образования и деятельности школ

Вы, наверное, уже получили по почте брошюру для избирателей и бюллетень для голосования. Не забудьте, что в бюллетень для голосования 14 февраля включён пункт о замене налогового сбора в поддержку образования и деятельности школ VPS. Чтобы узнать больше об этом налоговом сборе и ознакомиться с задаваемыми жителями вопросами, пожалуйста, выйдите на VPS levy page.

Mwonien takises sipwe úttútt wón an epwe sópwenó ne ánisi sukkun me angangen sukkun

Ina kopwene fen angei noumw taropwen úttútt me ren ómw na pwórun posto. Kose mochen chechemeni pwún mei wor ewe mwonien takises sipwe úttútt wón an epwe sópwenó ne ánisi sukkun me angangen sukkun wón ekkena taropwen úttút nón Fapewéri 14. Ren ómw kopwe sinei tichikin póróusan ei mwonien takises, me anen ómw kopwe kúna pénúwen kapas eis mei etto seni aramasan nón neniach, nó ngeni ei website VPS levy page.

Vancouver Public Schools and Superintendent Jeff Snell honored with Compass Award

On Monday, Jan. 16, at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast hosted by iUrban Teen, VPS Superintendent Jeff Snell received the Compass Award in recognition of the district’s commitment to student equity and ensuring the success of each of our students.

In his remarks, he shared, “We have made progress, and we have so much work to do. Race, ethnicity, and poverty continue to be predictors of success in our school systems. We still have ugly examples of racism, prejudice, and hurt that contribute to our students not feeling welcomed and loved. Our district is committed to this work and we will continue to challenge ourselves to see our system through our students’ perspectives so that we can do better each day.”

We are grateful to see the community recognizing and celebrating these efforts through this award. Most importantly, VPS aims to embody the teachings of Martin Luther King Jr. year-round as we work towards each child feeling love and belonging in our community.

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Employee Excellence Award Winners

Congratulations to the recipients of the January 2023 Excellence Awards!

Teresa Arden, EL Instructional Lead at Hudson’s Bay High School

Mary Calame, Paraeducator at Alki Middle School, SCP Program

Ariel Goldsworth, Teacher and Coach at Discovery Middle School and Brian Thomas, Building Operator and Coach at Discovery Middle School [team]

Renee Sutter, Behavior Interventionist at Harney Elementary School

Heather Robinson, Paraeducator at Marshall Elementary School

Learn about the recipients here. Nominations for the March 2023 Excellence Awards are open through January 27.

School Board Appreciation Month

We are grateful for the hard work and dedication of our School Board and we celebrate their

service during School Board Recognition Month. Thank you to our board directors: Tracie

Barrows, Sandra Zavala-Ortega, Kathy Decker, Wendy Smith, and Kyle Sproul.

To read more about Tracie’s contributions as President and Sandra’s unique story, visit our website.

Mes de gratitud a la Junta Escolar School

Estamos agradecidos por el trabajo y dedicación de nuestra Junta Escolar y celebramos su servicio durante el Mes de Gratitud a la Junta Escolar. Gracias a nuestra Junta Directiva: Tracie Barrows, Sandra Zavala-Ortega, Kathy Decker, Wendy Smith, and Kyle Sproul.

Para más información sobre las contribuciones de Tracie y la excepcional historia de Sandra, visite nuestro sitio web: visit our website.

Месячник признания деятельности Совета директоров

Мы благодарим наш Совет директоров за их кропотливый труд и их приверженность делу, и мы воздаём должное их работе во время Месячника признания деятельности Совета директоров. Спасибо нашим членам Совета директоров: Tracie Barrows, Sandra Zavala-Ortega, Kathy Decker, Wendy Smith и Kyle Sproul.

Чтобы прочитать о вкладе Трейси и уникальную историю Сандры, выйдите на наш вебсайт visit our website.

Maram Sipwe Pwáranó Ach Kinisou Ngeni Ach Ewe School Board

Kich sia men kinisou fáániten ach we school board me fáán iten ar angang weires me achocho. Sia mochen pwáranó ach kinisou nón ei maram ren ar angang fáánitach. Kinisou ngeni néúch kewe director wón ach we board. Tracie Barrows, Sandra Zavala-Ortega, Kathy Decker, Wendy Smith, me Kyle Sproul.

Ren ómw kopwe áneani póróusan met Tracie mei aworato rech me ren póróusan Sandra, nó ngeni ei website.

January and February 2023 district calendar

January and February 2023

Jan. 27: Semester break, no school

Feb. 20: Presidents Day, no school

*If schools are closed due to weather, the calendar may change. Missed days must be made up. Makeup dates, in priority order, are June 16, 20, 21 and Jan. 27 (June 19 is a federal holiday and will not be used as a possible snow makeup day). Actual date(s) could change based on timing and number of snow days.

Enero y Febrero de 2023

27 de enero: Pausa entre semestres, no hay clases

20 de febrero: Día feriado; Día del Presidente, no hay clases

*Si las escuelas cierran debido al mal tiempo, puede que haya cambios en el calendario. Se deben reponer los días de clases cancelados. Las fechas para reponer los días de clases que se cancelaron por causa del mal tiempo, por orden de prioridad son el 16, 20, 21 de junio y 27 de enero (el 19 de junio es día feriado federal y no se usará como posible día para recuperar días de clases canceladas por la nieve). La(s) fecha(s) exacta(s) puede que cambie(n) dependiendo del mes y día en el que se cancelaron las clases por mal tiempo y el número de días cancelados. “VPS” considerará clases en línea como una opción.

Январь u Февраль 2023 года

27 января: Перерыв между семестрами, занятий нет* (Возможны изменения, если школы будут закрываться из-за неблагоприятных погодных условий)*

20 февраля: День Президентов, занятий нет

*Если школы будут закрыты в связи с неблагоприятными погодными условиями, в календарь могут быть внесены изменения. Пропущенные дни нужно будет отработать. Учебные дни взамен пропущенных дней перечислены в порядке предпочтения: 16 июня, 20 июня, 21 июня и 27 января. (19 июня является федеральным праздником, и в этот день не будут проводиться занятия взамен пропущенных «снежных» дней. Точная(-ые) дата(-ы) дополнительных дней могут измениться в зависимости от числа «снежных» дней. VPS будет рассматривать дистанционное обучение в качестве возможного варианта.

Sanéwéri me Fapéwéri 2023

Sanéwéri 27: Ese wor sukkun, asésén an a mwúúch en ewin semester

Fapéwéri 20: Ráánin Presiten, ese wor sukkun

*Iká pwe epwe kesip ekkei sukkun ren ngawen enienin ásepwán, ren rááningaw me púngúmwóngun sno, iwe epwe pwan siwin nón néúch kanantér. Epwe ne wor ekkesiwinin ekkewe ráán mei kesipinó sukkun iká ese wor sukkun. Mei wor fitu ekkei ráánin sukkun sia apachatá epwe fiis pwe ekkesiwinin ekkewe ráán ese wor sukkun nón ren púngúmwóngun sno. A iei ussun tettenin ekkei ráánin sukkun: Suun 16, 20, 21 me Sanéwéri 27 (Suun 19 esapw an mwuunap ráánin asésé me esapw pwan fiis pwe ekkesiwinin ekkewe ráán mei kesipinó sukkun iká ese wor sukkun ren pwúngúmwóngun sno. Mei tufich an epwe ekkesiwin ekkei ráán sia fen finanó nge epwe ne chék anóngónóng wón meni ráán e púng sno me fitu ráán e púng sno nón. VPS mei tongeni finatá an epwene chék fiis sukkun nón imw wón line.

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Vancouver Public Schools

We serve 21,000 amazing students and their families in the great community of Vancouver, Washington!

Website: https://vansd.org
Location: 2901 Falk Road, Vancouver, WA, USA
Phone: 360-313-1000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VancouverPublicSchools
Twitter: @VancouverSD

Notice of nondiscrimination

Vancouver Public Schools is an equal opportunity district in education programs, activities, services, and employment. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, age, families with children, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal. The district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The district complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Older Worker Protection Act, and all other state, federal, and local equal opportunity laws. You may contact any of the following people at 2901 Falk Rd., Vancouver, WA, 98661, or by writing to them at VPS, PO Box 8937, Vancouver, WA 98668-8937 or by calling 360-313-1000: ADA & Affirmative Action/Title IX Coordinator–jeff.fish@vansd.org; Civil Rights and Affirmative Action—janell.ephraim@vansd.org, Title VII, 504—steve.vance@vansd.org; IDEA—daniel.bettis@vansd.org; Athletic Equity & Title IX Elementary and Secondary—james.gray@vansd.org, kristie.lindholm@vansd.org and bill.oman@vansd.org. This notification can be provided in the appropriate language for communities of national origin and minority persons with limited English language skills by contacting 360-313-1250.