Vinewood Weekly Bulletin 10-30-23

Vinewood's parent or a family member is invited to Lunch with a Loved One (see the flyer below for your child’s designated lunch time) on Friday, September 20th. Parents can bring a bag lunch or something special for you and your child to eat together in our school's Courtyard. Students will have only 20 minutes to eat, so please be prompt by planning ahead in anticipation of long lines at fast food restaurants and challenges of finding parking around our school.

Here are the minimum days in September:

September 11th, 18th, 24th, 25th, 26th, and 27th

You can view or print the district calendar at https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1709925428/lodiusdnet/wt9krvr5d0pw2jdyqwxh/LodiUSD_InstructionalCalendar_2024-25.pdf

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held during the last week before fall break (Sept. 24 – Sept. 27). This is a great opportunity for you to sit down with your child’s teacher and discuss their progress on the first trimester. On all minimum days, all students in grades 1-6 will be excused 2 hours early at 12:25. Mrs. Kermgard's afternoon kindergarteners attend school in the morning from 8:15-11:20 (11:20-11:40 for optional lunch).

What a successful evening we had at Mustang Night Out! We had over 170 in attendance, dancing and having a wonderful time. In total, 43 silent auction baskets were sold, 5 Grand Raffle prizes were won, and over $350 was awarded in the 50/50 raffle. Overall, the night raised $35,690 to go toward our various programs and activities!

Congratulations to the following Grand Raffle prize winners:

Staycation - Elisha Von Berg

Santa Fire Truck - Leasa Balanza & Sherry McAfee

Police VIP Transport - Tanya Vrismo

Star Parent Parking - Christine Nathan

We are looking forward our meeting Wednesday at 6pm in the cafeteria! Student supervision is provided!!

We have one place where all our links are updated: Linktr.ee/vinewoodparentclub

• A huge THANK YOU to Amber Wahl for coordinating and manning the Science Camp Bake Shop at MNO. She raised a whooping $3,572! Special thank you to Emma Means, 6th grade student, who created this beautifully decorated cake that went for $200!
• Thank you to Melissa Chase and Goldie & Co for the donation of the silent auction item that raised $550 for science camp.
• And finally, thank you to everyone who supported our concession sales at Family STEAM night, we raised $1,000 for Science Camp!

• Calling all 3rd-6th graders, do you like Science? Tech? Engineering? Art? Math?
• Do you want to learn more about earth, volcanoes, chemistry, math, or anatomy?
• Do you like to build, launch or race contraptions? Do you enjoy painting and colors?
• Come find out more about Science Olympiad! Our first meeting is Wednesday at 12:30pm.

Parent Informational Meeting: Weds 9/18 7:15pm-7:45pm in the cafeteria!

Click on the link below for the English flyer:

Fall 2024 - Intersession Flyer

Click on the link below for the Spanish flyer:

Fall 2024 - Intersession (Spanish) Flyer

September 18th - Jersey Day

September 25th - 80's Day

October 23rd - Pink Day

November 6th - Camo Day

November 8th - Red, White, and Blue Day

December 4th - Disney Day

December 11th - Favorite Singer Day

December 20th - P.J. Day

January 15th - Free Style Day

February 5th - Crazy Hair Day

March 5th - Mix Match Day

April 9th - Fancy Day

May 7th - Beach Day/ Hawaiian Day

May 21st - Anything but a backpack Day

May 30th - Class Color Day

Class color Day:

K- Red

1st Purple

2nd Orange

3rd Green

4th Yellow

5th Blue

6th Tye Dye

ART RAAB MEMORIAL ESSAY COMPETITION 2024-25

BREAKTHROUGH PROJECT FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE

“We must accept finite disappointment but never lose infinite hope.” Martin Luther King, Jr.

Students write 400-800 words to address:

Challenges and setbacks are a natural part of life, but they should not discourage us from dreaming and striving for a better future. Think about a time when you or someone you know faced a disappointment or challenge. How did that feel? What was learned from that experience?

Reflect on Martin Luther King Jr.’s words and discuss how holding on to hope can help us overcome difficulties and continue to work toward our goals.

In your essay, include:

1. A description of the challenge or setback.

2. How this felt and what was learned from the situation.

3. Your thoughts on why it is important to maintain hope, even in

tough times.

Remember to support your ideas with specific examples and to explain how they connect to the quote. Your essay should be thoughtful, organized, and show an understanding of the message behind Dr. King’s words.

The competition is open to all Lodi Unified School District students in fifth and sixth grades. Teachers are encouraged to have their students enter the competition. Teachers select ONE winning essay from each class to be sent to the ESC for the competition finals. Please write student, teacher and school names on the BACKS of essays. Students will be judged on content and relevance to the theme (50 points), effective expression (30 points) and grammar and originality (10 points each).

Deadline for entries: November 1, 2024

Teachers: Please send 1 winning class essay to Susan Petersen via district mail.

Winners will be notified in December.

Contact Linda Hammons ljhammons@sbcglobal.net with any questions.

District Awards for 5th and 6th grades: SAVE THE DATE: JANUARY 20, 2025

Students will read first place essays at the event! MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CELEBRATION

1st Place $100

2nd Place $75

3rd Place $50 ,

Honorable Mention $25

1st Trimester Important Dates

9/16-9/21: Dine Out at Casa Mexicana

Tuesday, September 17th – Constitution Day!

Wednesday, September 18th – Minimum Day/ Spirit Day (Jersey Day)

Wednesday, September 18th - Parent Club Meeting (6-7 p.m. in the Cafeteria)

Wednesday, September 18th - Science Olympiad Parent Meeting (7:15-8:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria)

Thursday, September 19th – Bridge Family Night: Paint & Scoop (4:00-5:30 in the Cafeteria)Friday, September 20th – Lunch with a Loved One (10:40-1:10)

Monday, September 23rd – First Grade Concert (1:45-2:10 in the Cafeteria)

Tuesday, September 24th – Picture Make Up Day (7:45-10:30 in the Cafeteria)

Tuesday, 9/24 – Friday, 9/27: Parent-Teacher Conferences (Early Dismissal - Minimum Days)

Wednesday, September 25th – Spirit Day!

Wednesday, September 25th – Mustang Treat Shop (10:30-12:10 in the Cafeteria)

Thursday, September 26th – 6th Grade Science Camp Meeting for Parents (5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria)

Monday, September 30th thru Friday, October 11th – Fall Break

Monday, October 14th – School Resumes

Monday, October 14th – Kick-Off Fall Fundraiser

Tuesday, October 15th - Kona Ice Truck Fundraiser (2:25 on Virginia Street)

Wednesday, October 16th – College Logo Day!

Tuesday, 10/22 – Friday, 10/25: 6th Graders to WOLF Science Camp

Wednesday, October 23rd - Minimum Day/ Spirit Day (TBD)

Wednesday, October 23rd - Parent Club Meeting (6-7 p.m. in the Cafeteria)

Wednesday, October 30th - College Logo Day!

Tuesday, November 5th – Kona Ice Truck Fundraiser (2:25 on Virginia Street)

Wednesday, November 6th – Minimum Day/ Spirit Day TBD)

Wednesday, November 6th – Parent Club Meeting (6-7 p.m. in the Cafeteria)

Friday, November 8th – Veteran’s Day Celebration (Time TBD)

Monday, November 11th – Veteran’s Day (No School)

Wednesday, November 13th – College Logo Day!

Friday, November 15th – Trimester 1 Report Cards Are Sent Home

2nd Trimester Important Dates

Wednesday, November 20th - College Logo Day!

November 27th – November 29th – Thanksgiving Break

Tuesday, December 3rd – Kona Ice Truck Fundraiser (2:25 on Virginia Street)

Wednesday, December 4th – Minimum Day/ Spirit Day (TBD)

Wednesday, December 4th - 5th and Band Students Winter Concert for Families (5:30-6:20)

Thursday, December 5th - 5th and Band Students Winter Concert (8:30-9:20 & 9:30-10:20)

Tuesday, December 10th – 2nd Grade Winter Concert (1:45-2:20 in the Cafeteria)

Tuesday, December 10th – 2nd Grade Winter Concert for Families (5:30-6:00 in the Cafeteria)

Wednesday, December 11th – Minimum Day/ Spirit Day (TBD)

Saturday, December 14th – Pancakes with Santa (8:00-10:30 in the Cafeteria)

Wednesday, December 18th - College Logo Day!

Wednesday, December 18th - 4th Grade Winter Concert (8:30-9:20 & 9:30-10:20)

Wednesday, December 18th - 4th Grade Winter Concert for Families (5:30-6:15)

Friday, December 20th – Minimum Day

Monday, December 23rd thru Friday, January 3rd – Winter Break