Our VISD Community Resource Fair will be held Saturday, March 21, in the VHS Cafeteria. Stop by and learn about the various agencies and organizations that provided services to our community. There will also be fun activities for the family including water balloons and outdoor games. Kona Ice will be on hand selling snowcones. More than 10 door prizes will be given away include two grand prizes -- a set of JBL headphones and an Amazon Echo Show 8. The event begins at 11 a.m. and will continue until 2 p.m.
All Vernon ISD campuses will be operating on their Early Release Friday Schedule tomorrow, as we get an early start on our Spring Break. All district campuses and offices will be closed March 9-March 13. We will return to the classrooms and offices on Monday, March 16. We hope all of our students and their families, along with all of VISD staff and their families have a safe and great Spring Break!
Making sure your mental health is as good as your physical health is vitally important, and Vernon ISD is partnering with the Region 9 Mental Health Initiative to provide free mental health counseling services for students and staff on our campuses. To find out more information about services and resources available, please click on this link: https://bit.ly/region9mentalhealth
This week is School Social Work Week. Our VISD Social Worker Nicole Cameron is always there for our students and their families providing help and information on services available in our area. Nicole, thank you for all you do for our students, their families and Vernon ISD.
Our VES Students of the Week for the week of Feb. 16-20 and Feb. 23-27 are: 2nd Grade -- Aaron Anthony & Noah Allen; 3rd Grade -- Tyler Wang & Navahaphol Nubumrung; 4th Grade -- Noah Nava & Kinslyn Derwin; and 5th Grade -- Legend Lah & Karyss Finnegan. Congratulations to all!! Great job!! Keep it up!!
Today is our first day of school for March and here is the school cafeteria menu for the month. Please remember all of our VISD students can receive a free breakfast and lunch everyday at their campus cafeteria.
During this Spring semester our VES students have been working on two artwork projects for Tyson Foods and the Wilbarger Humane Society. On Wednesday, students from Mrs. Woods' class, along with art teachers Mrs. Parmer and Mr. Burr, delivered the artwork. To find out more, please follow this link https://www.vernonisd.org/article/2735633
Tomorrow is an Early Release Friday for all Vernon ISD campuses. We hope our students and their families enjoy the little extra weekend time.
We have 2 groups of VES Students of the Week to recognize. Receiving Students of the Week honors for the first and second week of February are: 2nd Grade -- Kimberly Beltran Castillo & Kamryn Castillo; 3rd Grade -- Sandra Penado Hernandez & Maceo Villarreal; 4th Grade -- Jonah Hastings & Katie Dobbs; and 5th Grade -- Christopher Lewis & Maggie Colbert. Congratulations to all!! Great job!! Keep up the good work!
We will be taking class pictures on Wednesday, March 18. Parents can order online by using the QR code on the flyer below. Or from getting an order form from VES.
Vernon ISD students get an early jump on a 3-day weekend tomorrow, as the district will be operating on its Early Release schedule on Friday. AND, students will not go to school Monday as it is a teacher workday, as we wrap up the 4th six weeks and prepare to head into the 5th six weeks. We hope our students enjoy their Monday and look forward to returning to the classroom on Tuesday!
The Boys & Girls Club will also be closed Monday. They will open early tomorrow.
Kids Heart Challenge will soon be wrapping up at VES! Don’t miss your chance to be a lifesaver. 🚨
1️⃣ Sign up on our school page
2️⃣ Share your page through texts or on socials
3️⃣ Give or receive one more donation
Take action today! http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=12402&pg=company&company_id=530844
1️⃣ Sign up on our school page
2️⃣ Share your page through texts or on socials
3️⃣ Give or receive one more donation
Take action today! http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=12402&pg=company&company_id=530844
Emergent Bilingual teacher Manuel Perez put a video together featuring our VES EB students and an activity students did at the beginning of the year. During the "All About Me" activity, students shared what being bilingual means to them personally. On the video the students talk about their goals, the struggles they face, and ways teacher can support their growth in the classroom. Mr. Perez said the video captures the students' voices, honesty, and courage as they express their journeys in their own words. He added we often don't truly know what our EB students are feeling, thinking, or experiencing until we take the time to hear it directly from them. To view the video, click this link: https://bit.ly/VESemergentbilingual
At Monday evening's VISD Board of Trustees meeting four VES students in the Emergent Bilingual (EB) program introduced a video that was made by Mr. Manuel Perez and students in his EB classes. Speaking at the board meeting were Simon Reyes, Aidee Perez-Velasco, Joanna Blut, and Eh Htoo. The students were recognized and received a certificate and VISD coin from Interim Supt. Dr. Blaise Boswell. Dr. Boswell also recognized Mr. Perez, who went through VISD's "Grow Our Own" teacher program and recently became a certified teacher.
On Tuesday, the VES PTO treated our teachers and staff to loaded drinks! ☕🥤 We are so thankful for the incredible parents and PTO members who go above and beyond to show appreciation for our staff. Your support and kindness make such a difference, and we are truly grateful!
Last night, Vernon ISD trustees named Dr. Blaise Boswell as the lone finalist for the VISD Superintendent position. Dr. Boswell has been serving as the interim superintendent for the last three months, and will officially become the VISD Supt. after the state mandated 21-day waiting period. For more information, please follow this link: https://www.vernonisd.org/article/2713517
Wishing all of our students and their families, along with our administrators, teachers and staff a Happy Valentine's Day!!
This is a 3-day weekend for Vernon ISD students as they are out of school on Monday, Feb. 16. Monday is a scheduled Professional Development day for VISD teachers and staff. Students will return to join their teachers in the classroom on Tuesday.
Earlier this year, our VES Student Council held a blanket and sock drive for a local nursing home. On Wednesday, the students delivered the 150 blankets and 75 pairs of socks to residents at Advance Rehab and Healthcare of Vernon. The students had a great time delivering the items and the residents were so happy to see the kids. A contest was held for the classes that collected the most items. Those winning classes were: 2nd Grade -- Mrs. Wendler; 3rd Grade -- Ms. Woods; 4th Grade -- Mrs. Sandoval; and 5th Grade -- Mrs. Miller. The prize for these classes is a popcorn party!!
Vernon Elementary is participating in the American Heart Association's Kids Heart Challenge.
Did you know:
Your family can learn Hands-Only CPR and other lifesaving skills when you sign up for Kids Heart Challenge?
http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=12402&pg=company&company_id=530844
· Immediate action during a cardiac arrest can double or triple the chances of survival?
· Kids as young as 4 can be a part of the chain of survival?
· Kids as young as 9 have the strength to perform compressions?
Did you know:
Your family can learn Hands-Only CPR and other lifesaving skills when you sign up for Kids Heart Challenge?
http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=12402&pg=company&company_id=530844
· Immediate action during a cardiac arrest can double or triple the chances of survival?
· Kids as young as 4 can be a part of the chain of survival?
· Kids as young as 9 have the strength to perform compressions?
