Van Buren Quaker Press
March 2020 Newsletter
It's Time to Complete Your Student's Returning Registration for the 2020-2021 School Year!
The Van Buren Reading Festival was a huge success!!!
Cold Weather Policy
REMEMBER!
Thank you for your cooperation!
Community Value for March
Community Value for February: Honesty
Value of the Month Nominees:
Lily Johnson
Kaylee Sims
Andie Ellerman
Adelyn Albertson
Stanley Warner
Sofia Purdy
Isabella Cox
Rhett Bergesen
Kalea Harris
Mason Beasley
Izayah McGuire
Ellery Hudson
Abigail Cottom
Leo Mangual
Dalton Jones
Landon Thompson
Leah Cox
Eryn Partlow
Sarah Santoro
Gabby McHone
Ethan Ellis
Annabelle Shaw
Cael Foley
Value of the Month Winner for February:
Gabby McHone
Our Value winner will be recognized at the School Board Meeting later this month.
Nomination Letter from Mrs. Dilley:
What impresses me most about Gabby and her honesty is that she is honest with herself. She knows her own gifts and her shortcomings and she isn't afraid to ask for help when she needs it. She doesn't let her own confusion hold her back from getting the work done because she advocates for herself in a responsible and respectful way.
I am not surprised that all of the students at Van Buren who show the skill of showing honesty, that Gabby was chosen to be recognized at a school board meeting, but I am very proud of her. It is an honor to be her teacher this year. She is an absolute joy and delight.
PTO NEWS
THE NEXT PTO MEETING IS MONDAY, March 23rd AT 6:30 PM IN THE PARENT LUNCH ROOM AT VAN BUREN
PTO Restaurant Fundraisers
- Chipotle: 4-8pm 3/11/20
- Chick-fil-A: 5-8pm 4/16/20
- Dairy Queen: 5:30-8:30 5/19/20
Spirit Wear For Sale!
Trash Bag Fund Raiser
The PTO is now using the Remind App!
Kindergarten
@vbptok
1st Grade
@vbpto1
2nd Grade
@vbpto2
3rd Grade
@vbpto3
4th Grade
@vbpto4
5th Grade
@vbpto5
If you have any questions, e-mail Brandi Bates, PTO President, at brandibates78@gmail.com.
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!!
If you have not already done so, EVERY VOLUNTEER is required to complete a new background check online. If you are unsure if you have completed this process, please call the Van Buren office and we will be happy to verify it for you. 317-839-2575
https://secure.safevisitorsolutions.com/Safe/Volunteer/plainfield2807/volunteer
Thank you for your help keeping our kids safe!
LUNCH SCHEDULE
Kindergarten 12:20 - 12:50
1st Grade 11:45 - 12:20
2nd Grade 11:05 - 11:35
3rd Grade 11:55 - 12:25
4th Grade 12:30 - 1:00
5th Grade 11:20 - 11:50
Food Service Information
There are a couple of options for your child's lunch every day:
- Students can pack a lunch.
- Students may purchase a lunch. To fund your student's lunch account, please send cash or a check (made payable to Van Buren Cafeteria) to school. Please put this in an envelope with your child's name, teacher's name, and amount enclosed. You can also use Efunds or Send Money to School to pay online.
Please visit www.plainfield.k12.in.us and click on "Food Services". On that page, you will find a link to the E-Funds for Schools secure payment server. When you get there, you can choose the payment method that is easiest for you.
Eating Lunch with your child
We love to see you come eat with your children! However, PLEASE remember to bring exact change if you are using cash to purchase lunch for yourself or another visitor. We only have a small amount of cash in the register and cannot make change. You may also pay with a check payable to Van Buren Cafeteria. Lunch is $2.50 for students and $3.25 for adults and visitors.
Also, since we have no way of knowing who puts money on the account, you cannot use your child's lunch card balance towards the purchase of your own lunch.
We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.
Transportation Information
- Bus Riders-Here Comes the Bus app!- Available in three languages (English, Spanish and French), the Here Comes the Bus app can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play. You need the following two Pieces of Information to create an account:
Your child's student ID number (you use it to log in to Power School or update lunch balances; if you don't know it, your school's secretary can provide it for you.)
ATTENTION CAR RIDER FAMILIES!!
Just a reminder, if you turn right out of the parking lot, please turn right onto 40 so that you don’t hold traffic up behind you and slow down the pick-up process for other parents.
Your cooperation is greatly appreciated!
Student Cell Phone Policy
School Supplies
Van Buren Elementary School
Email: kdonovan@plainfield.k12.in.us
Website: www.plainfield.k12.in.us/o/van-buren-elementary-school
Location: 225 Shaw Street, Plainfield, IN, USA
Phone: (317)839-2575