VME Messenger

Good Afternoon VME Families!

We are a closed campus Tuesday through Thursday this week, for testing.

Please also remember that any time you are picking up a child or visiting campus you MUST have a physical, valid US issued ID.

Please also keep in mind that if you are sending in any food for sharing in the classroom you must speak with the teacher about this and food items must meet our Snacks for Sharing policy (VME Wellness & Shared Snacks at School).

We hope you are having a great weekend!

Ms. Vieira & Mrs. Roberts

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May

13th - SAC Meeting, VME Media Center at 5:30 PM

14th - PTO Meeting on the Café Stage, 8:45 AM

• 2025-2026 PTO Board Election - Please see the below Notice of Annual VME PTO Board Member Nominations

23rd - Early Release Day. Dismissal at 11:50 AM

26th - No School in Observance of Memorial Day

27th - Water Day - Volunteer link to come

29th

• 5th Grade Moving Up Ceremony at Aubrey Rogers High School
• Tentative start time 5:15 PM (doors open at 5:00 PM)

30th

• 5th Grade Clap Out at 11:00 AM
• 5th grade families may come and stand in the car line area as 5thgraders parade the school
• If you plan to dismiss your after the Clap Out, please complete this form 5th grade Clap Out Early Dismissal. There are options in this survey for you to also indicate any siblings you also plan to dismiss prior to dismissal.
• Student Last Day of school
• Early Release Day/Dismissal at 11:50 AM

June

• 16th Q4 Report Cards available in the parent portal

As you plan ahead for next SY please keep in mind the 25-26 calendar - https://www.collierschools.com/Page/19460

VME will begin posting on our social media pages toward the end of July, information about the 25-26 SY. Messengers are expected to begin towards the end of July as well.

CCPS 2024-2025 School Calendar - https://www.collierschools.com/Page/18491 (updated 11/12/24)

We are a closed campus (no guests/volunteers) on all PM#3 testing days.

If your child is absent on the day of testing he/she will make-up the assessment up when possible, during the testing window (there is no set make- up day).

Assessment Results

FAST Kindergarten - Grade 2 ELA Reading and Mathematics

• Results from FAST K-2 assessments will be available three days after the child tests, beginning April 21, 2025.
• Results and Individual Score Reports will be available on the Florida Department of Education’s Family Portal. Log in to the CCPS FOCUS Portal, which contains the link to the Florida Department of Education’s Family Portal, for results.

FAST Grades 3-5 ELA Reading, FAST Grades 3-5 Mathematics, and Grades 5 Statewide Science Assessments

• Results from Spring Statewide Assessments will be available 24-48 hours after the child tests, beginning May 8, 2025.
• Results and Individual Score Reports will be available on the Florida Department of Education’s Family Portal. Log in to the CCPS FOCUS Portal, which contains the link to the Florida Department of Education’s Family Portal, for results.

Meetings are held at VME beginning at 8:45 AM. Please check in with a photo ID at the front office.

Annual Meeting Dates

• September 4th
• October 9th - Cancelled due to Hurricane Milton
• November 6th
• December - No Meeting
• January 8th
• February 5th
• March 5th
• April 2nd
• May 14th - Board Elections - Please see the below Notice of Annual VME PTO Board Member Nominations

Email VMEPTO@gmail.com

Facebook "Veterans Memorial Elementary PTO"

Notice of Annual VME PTO Board Member Nominations

In accordance with our VME PTO bylaws, please let this notice serve as an immediate call for nominations for VME PTO board positions as well as notification of our annual elections meeting on Wednesday, May 14th at 8:45am in the VME Cafe -Stage.

Nominations for positions up for vote will be accepted until the time of the vote for each position.

VME PTO Board Positions

• President – Open - Nicole Geraghty seeking election (prior VP)
• Co VP - Open - Elina Wolf seeking re-election
• Co VP – Open
• Co Treasurer – Open - Hayden Kobert seeking re-election
• Co Treasurer – Open - Kelly McCann seeking re-election
• Secretary – Open - Caitlin Whittington seeking re-election

Call for Additional Nominations:

Fundraising Coordinator:

The Fundraising Coordinator is responsible for organizing and executing fundraising initiatives that generate financial support for PTO programs and events. This position requires creativity, organization, and strong communication skills to engage families, local businesses, and the broader community in fundraising efforts.

Communications Coordinator:

The Communications Coordinator is responsible for managing and streamlining communication between the PTO and the school community. This role ensures that families stay informed and engaged through multiple platforms including social media, emails, and our website. This position requires someone organized, tech-savvy, and innovative.

Event Chairs:

The Event Chair is responsible for managing the event. This includes coordination of planning including theme, vendors, volunteers, legal paperwork, etc. This is a great opportunity to get involved in the PTO and VME without the full Board responsibilities. Event Chairs do NOT have to be on the Board.

Fall Fest - a version of this event has been held on campus every year since VME opened, nearly 19 years ago. This is a special evening of community connecting the VME families and staff (more than 1/2 the VME staff volunteer at Fall Fest) and having a fun-filled, STEAM themed, Fall night.

All of the information needed to run this event is available to the next team! Melissa Wychocki has chaired this for 6 years and will be moving to NNMS - I would love to train/guide the next Fall loving parent to take this over and keep this VME tradition alive!

Tell us what you think about where Fall Fest should take place -Fall Festival Survey

Other Chairs to be Assigned

• Staff Thanksgiving Potluck
• Holiday House
• Daughters & a Date Dance
• Sons + 1 Event
• Family Nights (art night, sports nights, trivia, etc)
• Spirit Wear

Questions about nominations and elections can be sent to VMEPTO@gmail.com.

Additionally, anyone who wishes to review our bylaws may do so by written request to VMEPTO@gmail.com

Melissa Wychocki - Outgoing President VME PTO

Respectfully submitted April 10, 2025

The School Advisory Council (SAC) is a school-based group intended to represent the school, the community and the students. The group shares responsibility for guiding the school toward continuous improvement. The School Advisory Council is responsible for final decision making at the school relating to the implementation of the provisions of the annual School Improvement Plan (SIP).

School Advisory Council (SAC) meetings are held in the VME Media Center from 5:30-6:30 PM.

VME SAC Information

Tentative Meeting Dates for 2024-2025 SY (Tuesday evenings):

• August – No Meeting
• September 10th
• October 29th - By Laws review and voting
• November 19th - School Recognition/A+ Funds voting
• December – No Meeting

• January 21st
• February 25th
• March 18th
• April 22nd
• May 13th
  

The centralized CCPS Portal is your first step in creating a CCPS profile and/or log into accessing your information.

Begin Now →

• Log into the CCPS Portal to access the following:
  
  • Student Grades
  • School Resources
  • District Resources
    
    • and more!

For assistance, contact grades@collierschools.com or call 239-377-0001.

Accessing Report Cards on the FOCUS Portal - Directions PDF File

Important Information!

Please ensure that you email(s) are correct in Focus, this is how 24-25 teacher class placement will be communicated to families. Your child(ren)"s teacher(s) will communicate with families via email, the week of August 6th.

VME

• Volunteers, Lunch with Your Child, and Check -in Procedures
• VME Wellness & Shared Snacks at School
• PTO
• SAC

CCPS VOLUNTEER APPLICATION PROCESS - All volunteer applications expired June 30th. If you wish to volunteer during this school year, please submit a new volunteer application by clicking the link "Apply to Volunteer" and follow the steps outlined on the District site. CCPS Volunteer Program

CCPS

• Link to student laptop expectation video
• CCPS Student Code of Conduct
• CCPS Student Discipline
• CCPS District Policy for CCPS Issued Laptops

• Where’s The Bus App
• CCPS Social Media Resources

• Social Media Guide and Contract Resource
• CCPS Portal: Click here to visit the CCPS Portal
• Nutrition Services - School Lunch Menu & School Bucks (online pay) https://www.collierschools.com/nutrition
• Fortify Florida - https://getfortifyfl.com/