VPE Family Newsletter
May 2024
VPE Parents/Guardians,
It's MAY! I can't believe it. We only have a few weeks of school left! I am so proud of how hard our students have worked this year and how far they have come. We are still working, but we are going to have lots of fun in May too!! Thank you all for the wonderful year we have had. Much of the success of this year is due to having such supportive parents.
I am very proud of how hard our 3rd graders worked during STAAR testing. We should have the results in early June. Once they are available, I will send an email to 3rd grade parents of how to access those.
THANK YOU, PTP!
Special thanks to our PTP for the Cinco De Mayo lunch! Thank you to Shannon Robinson with Keller Williams Realty for sponsoring our pizza dinners for staff involved with STAAR testing. Thank you to Amber Chauncey for sponsoring Crumbl cookies and Ramblin Ax Throwing for sponsoring the stocking of the lounge. We have truly been spoiled!
Please read this newsletter for the following information:
Career Day
Field Day
3rd Grade Celebrations
End of Year Parties
For your convenience the following information stays on each monthly newsletter:
Lunch Info/Schedules
Tracking Thursday
How to Get on School Apps
School Procedures (drop off/pick up)
Safety Procedures
Please reach out if you have any questions!
Kaela Deslatte
Principal
Velma Penny Elementary
UPCOMING DATES
Next Kona Ice- FIELD DAYS
Our goal is to have 100% of our students funded for Kona Ice on field days! If you are able to "pay it forward" in order to help make this happen, we truly appreciate it!
Want to access our learning apps at home?
Tracking Thursday
Last Tracking Thursday- May 9th!
Lunch Times Menus and Policies
Visitor Policy
Lunch Details
You can also send a check or cash (in a marked envelope) in your child's folder. Just make sure your child knows to give it to the teacher. Teachers do not check backpacks or folders.
Soon we will begin offering 2nd helpings for 3rd graders (upon request), extra snacks/sides, and ice cream 2x a week. Students must have money on their account to purchase these items.
Student Lunch: $3.25
Safety Procedures
Discipline Policy
Student Expectations & Discipline
We go over 3 daily expectations every morning: 1) Be Respectful 2) Be Responsible 3) Be Ready for Success. Students are reminded frequently of our expectations for their behavior and the importance of ensuring their learning environment is protected from disruptions.
We believe in helping and guiding our students to become the best they can be! Many times in life, this comes through hard lessons and consequences when mistakes are made. The "mark" system is used at VPE to serve as visual warnings to allow students the opportunity to correct their behavior. Should students not correct their behavior and receive 3 marks, you will be notified of the detention. Parental partnerships are crucial as we help our students learn and grow. It is a privilege to come alongside parents as we shape the next generation of leaders! We do not expect perfection but we do expect students to take ownership of their mistakes and learn from them.
In regards to rewards, students can earn Eagle Bucks for being caught following our rules, showing great effort in school work, being a leader, and more! Students can trade in Eagle Bucks for different experiences at VPE!
We sent our discipline policy home at the beginning of the year, but it is linked below if you need a reminder.
Drop Off Procedures
Pick up Procedures
- A CAR TAG IS REQUIRED FOR PICK UP. Please keep it visible until you have your child in your car.
- Click the map for a video
- Early car riders: 2:55 (for those already in line)
- Official dismissal: 3:05
- Track side car line: This line will close early due to buses. If you arrive after buses have arrived, please go to front car line. All students will be moved there.
Links to Stay Connected
FYI
Velma Penny Elementary
Email: deslattekm@lisdeagles.net
Website: https://lisdweb.wixsite.com/lindalevpe
Location: 1000 Mount Sylvan Street, Lindale, TX, USA
Phone: 903-881-4250
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VPEEAGLES