

VME Messenger
April 6, 2025
Good Afternoon VME Families!
On Tuesday, we are a closed campus while the 4th and 5th grade students take the FAST Writing assessment is taking place.
Please help us to maintain safety in our car line, both at arrival and dismissal, by following the no cell phone law. Thanks in advance!
We hope you are having a great weekend!
Ms. Vieira & Mrs. Roberts
To view Previously sent VME Messengers click here.
Mark your calendars...
April
11th - Kindergarten Round Up 9:00 AM - for new to VME Kindergarten Families (please tell you neighbors and friends)
17th - VME Leader in Me Leadership Day
18th - No School
22nd - SAC Meeting, VME Media Center at 5:30 PM
- During our January, February, and March meetings we will be reviewing and editing/updating/creating our VME mission and vision statements.
- KOTG Final Mile at 6:00 PM. Location- Aubrey Rogers High School
- 5th Grade North Naples Middle School Parent Night at 6:00 PM
25th - PTOs Sons+1 from 6:00-9:00 PM at Sports Challenge America in Bonita Springs (see details below)
May
13th - SAC Meeting, VME Media Center at 5:30 PM
- During our January, February, and March meetings we will be reviewing and editing/updating/creating our VME mission and vision statements.
14th - PTO Meeting on the Café Stage, 8:45 AM
- 2025-2026 PTO Board Election
23rd - Early Release Day. Dismissal at 11:50 AM
26th - No School in Observance of Memorial Day
27th - Water Day
29th
- 5th Grade Moving Up Ceremony at Aubrey Rogers High School
- Tentative start time 5:00 PM (arrival 4:30 PM)
30th
- 5th Grade Clap Out at 11:00 AM
- 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)
iReady Diagnostic 3 & PM #3 Assessments
We are a closed campus (no guests/volunteers) on all PM#3 testing days.
Calling All Future Patriots
During Kindergarten Round Up our PTO will have some available spirit ware for sale and we accept cash only. (shirts range from $10-$15).
VME PTO News & Information
Sons + One ~ April 25th
The VME PTO would like to invite all VME boys plus ONE special guest to a fun evening of games at Sports Challenge America in Bonita Springs on Friday, April 25th from 6:00-9:00 pm.
Tickets are $25 per person, including VME Boys!
To purchase tickets, visit vme.squarespace.com/sons Son's + 1 Party 2025 — VME PTO
PTO Meetings & Contact Information
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
Email VMEPTO@gmail.com
Facebook "Veterans Memorial Elementary PTO"
SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL (SAC)
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.
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
2024-2025 Yearbook Sales
Order your 2024-2025 VME Yearbook & Yearbook Ads now!
https://www.buytheyearbook.com/en/bty/findmyschool
School ID: 722640
If you do not preorder a yearbook, sales are on a first come first serve basis through the front office only. They cost at that time is $45.00, we accept exact cash only (we cannot make change).
Parent Portal
The centralized CCPS Portal is your first step in creating a CCPS profile and/or log into accessing your information.
- 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.
Helpful Family Resources
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
- 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/