Dear Carver Families,

We are off to a fantastic start to the school year, and I want to thank you for your support in making sure your children come to school each day prepared and ready to learn. As we move forward, I encourage you to continue reinforcing the importance of attendance and preparation to help your child succeed.

Diagnostic Testing Updates

We have completed our mClass Beginning-of-Year (BOY) diagnostic and iReady BOY diagnostic in both reading and math. You should have received the mClass Home Connect letter with your child’s first-quarter progress report. The iReady reading and math reports will be coming home soon. These reports provide valuable insights into your child's progress so far this year and what you can do at home to help them excel.

Upcoming October Testing Dates

Please mark your calendars for the following important dates:

• RtA Test (4th Grade): October 23
• RtA Retest (4th Grade): October 24
• NC Check-Ins:
  • Science (5th Grade): October 28
  • Reading (3rd-5th Grades): October 29
  • Math (3rd-5th Grades): October 30
  • Make-up Testing: October 31

It is crucial that your child is present and on time for these testing dates. Ensuring they have a good night's rest and a nutritious breakfast will also help them perform at their best.

Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting your child’s education. Together, we will make this a successful year for all our students!

Per the NC State Board of Education's Manual for the Review and Revision of Standards, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction's K-12 Math Standards team is seeking feedback and input on the current standards from all stakeholders including educators, administrators, parents, students, institutions of higher education, business/industry representatives from across the state, national organizations and other education agencies. Updates to the current K-12 Math Standards may include clarifications, additions, deletions or replacements to the current standards.

Check out Rethink Education's Parent and Family Content Support Guides to accompany its high-quality, standards-aligned remote learning content for grades K-8. These guides explain the material in straightforward terms so parents and caregivers can support and engage their children’s learning at home.

The guides are available in English, Spanish, Arabic, Hindi and Vietnamese. Find the guides and learn more here.

Vance County Schools is hosting an art competition for all of our students from October 1-October 31. There is a template that must be used as part of the competition. Information and the template can be found on the VCS website beginning October 1. Students will also receive information from the art and/or music teacher. Students enrolled at Advance Academy, Vance Virtual Village Academy and Vance County Early College may submit their entries via email to Andrew Markoch (amarkoch@vcs.k12.nc.us).

Policy 7340 was updated at the September Board of Education meeting. Check out the policy at the following link: https://boardpolicyonline.com/?b=vance_new&s=270772

VCS Student Information Update

Attention VCS Families! Please help us keep your child's information up-to-date by completing the Student Information Update today! It only takes a few minutes and ensures we have the most accurate details to support your child's success throughout the school year. We are making it a priority to collect email addresses for all families to enhance transparent communication and provide easy access to our new Student Information System, Infinite Campus.

Update now: https://bit.ly/vcsupdate

Thank you for being a vital part of our Vance County Schools community!

At Vance County Schools, we believe that the heart of our district is our amazing community. That’s why we’re excited to launch the "I Love VCS" campaign! We’re inviting parents, staff, and community members to share short video clips (30 seconds or less) about why they love Vance County Schools. Whether it's a favorite teacher, a memorable event, or the unique spirit of our schools, we want to hear what makes VCS special to you! Upload your video using our Google form, and let’s celebrate the moments and memories that make Vance County Schools a place we all cherish. Your voice is our story—join us in spreading the love for VCS!

Submit your video today >>> https://forms.gle/AFWZN59bdr8CpfRo7