Vaughan Viking Voice
May 15, 2019
Vaughan is 30 YEARS YOUNG!
To celebrate this milestone, we are putting together a time capsule with artifacts from this school year to be opened by Vaughan Vikings of the future! Students are being invited to put something in writing - perhaps their 30 favorite things at Vaughan, what they think it will be like 30 years from now, etc. These will be shared with others and/or be included in the time capsule. Also, look for the Card-My-Yard sign provided by PTA for some fun photo opportunities!
Yearbooks
Yearbooks will be sent home this Thursday for those students who purchased them ahead of time. Teachers will let you know via email when students can bring these back for yearbook signings.
Extra yearbooks will be on sale for $30 starting this Friday! Cash or check only (DL # must be on the check) made payable to Vaughan Elementary. There are a limited number available so plan on getting yours early!
RSVP For End-Of-Year Classroom Celebrations by Monday, May 20!
If you are planning on attending your child’s End of Year party, please sign up via our Google form https://forms.gle/dFz4G5HAYuzcyMyw9. This will ensure we have a pre-printed visitor badge ready for you and will help expedite the check-in process.
Please make sure you are signed up no later than Monday, May 20th. Anyone that signs up after this date will NOT have their name on the advanced list. You will check in at the receptionist desk.
Important note: All those planning to attend must have their driver’s license already on file in our Hall Pass system for this school year. If you do not, you’re welcome to complete the form below, but you will have to be checked in by the receptionist and your driver’s license will need to be provided.
As always, we appreciate your willingness to support Vaughan as we continue to provide the safest environment for your children.
End of Year Party Times - May 23rd:
Kindergarten – 11:45 a.m.
1st grade - 8:45 a.m.
2nd grade - 2:05 p.m.
3rd grade - 9:45 a.m.
4th grade - 1:45 p.m.
5th grade - 8:30 a.m.
6th grade - on May 21st at Bethany Lakes (more information will be shared by the 6th grade teachers)
MEDICATION END OF YEAR PICK UP REMINDER
All medications, whether prescription or over-the-counter, must be picked up by a parent/guardian. Any medication not picked up by May 24th at 12pm will be discarded. Routine and emergency medications like Epi pens or inhalers are encouraged through the last day of school.
Nurses are not allowed to store medications in the clinic over the summer to be used the next school year. In addition, I am not allowed to send home medications with your student.
Please email Nurse Omoregie by May 20th at Elizabeth.omoregie@allenisd.org to let her know if you will be picking up medication, or, if you prefer to discard it.
Vaughan Parent Survey
The staff at Vaughan Elementary would appreciate your feedback concerning your experience this year. The following survey is designed to provide us with important feedback and assist us in planning for the upcoming year. Please submit ONE survey per family. Thank you! https://forms.gle/quJHsEQmT199vTt16
May 24th - Early Release at Noon!
Classes will let out at NOON. GATE buses will run their regular route 3 hours earlier for afternoon pickup.
Have a wonderful summer!
Absences & Excuse Notes - Save Time & Trees!
2019-20 School Supply Kits On Sale
Vaughan PTA wants to make buying school supplies easy for you! Supplies will be waiting in your student's homeroom the night of Meet the Teacher. Let us do the shopping and save you the hassle of searching for the right supplies in the heat of August!
You can purchase supplies through the end of school if you wish to pay by cash or check. If you would like to pay with a credit card or purchase after May 24th, please click the link below to order.
For complete details on kits and to purchase, please click here.
Field Day is Tuesday May 21st!
- towel
- dark clothing or modesty
- sunscreen (applied at home)
- water bottle
- extra change of clothes & plastic bag to put wet clothes in
- closed toe shoes (old shoes or water resistant)
- NO FLIP FLOPS FOR SAFETY REASONS
Field Day Volunteers STILL Needed!!
Field Day volunteering is a lot of fun! Field Day is Tuesday, May 21st and there are lots of opportunities! CLICK HERE to sign up! Please check into the front desk before heading to the gym at 8:15 am.
Sixth Grade Farewell- May 21st 6pm
After the program, we will serve cookies and lemonade and give students and families time to visit and take photos.
Senior Walk-May 22nd 2:30pm
Seniors will meet in the Multipurpose Room and then walk the halls of Vaughan one last time! If you know a Senior that attended Vaughan please let them know to come and wear their graduation gowns and hats.
A reception will follow the walk so the Seniors can visit their past teachers. Please RSVP at Vaughan Viking Senior Walk by May 20th.
2019-20 Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten Registration is open! Your student must be 5 years old by 9/1/19 to enroll for the upcoming school year. Please click the following link to begin: Kindergarten Registration
The New Student Online Enrollment (NSOE) link will be on the Allen ISD and Vaughan websites. Siblings of students already in Allen ISD can be enrolled by logging into Enrollment Access in Family Access.
2019-2020 AISD Calendar & TIME CHANGE
Also, please note that the new times for elementary school for the 2019-2020 school year will be 7:45 am - 2:55 pm!!
Congratulations to the Allen Council of PTAs Citizenship Recipients
A tremendous thanks to these Vaughan parents and staff members who have done terrific work! We appreciate you all!
Tiara Flores
Tiara is an exceptional volunteer who can always be counted on. She has volunteered to help with numerous programs over the last two years and coordinated all of PTA's spirit nights this year. She has a can-do attitude and is always willing to pitch in. Thank you, Tiara! We appreciate you very much.
Corinne Kahil
If you have a question or a need to know anything at Vaughan, you only need to know to ask Mrs. Kahil! Corinne has been a dedicated Vaughan Viking for 25 years. She has been a tremendous help to the PTA, has loved our students and created a wonderful environment for our staff. We will miss Corinne as she retires and we thank you for all of your loving support.
Dottie Stone
Dottie has done an excellent job with her first year as VP Programs for PTA. She has worked really hard to make our events wonderful for our Vaughan families and foster community and connection. We appreciate her dedication to Vaughan and her willingness to serve. Thank you, Dottie!
Krista Witt
Krista always goes above and beyond volunteering at PTA events, but also organizes and does such a fabulous job promoting literacy and a love of books through her work with the Book Fair twice a year. Her passion and excitement for books are infectious, and she makes all of the students so excited when they visit the Fair and get to pick out their new reading materials! Thank you, Krista!
Thank You from Vaughan PTA
Thank you from the Vaughan PTA for a great year! We appreciate everyone who volunteered, donated funds and attended an event. For a complete overview of the year, please click here to visit the Vaughan PTA website.
Vaughan PTA Open Board Positions for 2019-20
If you are interested in serving on the PTA board, we have the following positions open: Veteran’s Day, Newsletter, Healthy Lifestyles and Volunteers. If you are interested in learning more, please email Christine Kless at 1VPVaughanPTA@gmail.com.
PTA Facebook Page
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Upcoming Events
May 20th – Talent Show – 1:30 PM (Cafeteria)
May 21st – K-5 - Field Day 9:00 AM - 10:45 AM
May 21st – 6th Grade to Bethany Lakes
May 21st – 6th Grade Farewell at 6:00 PM (Gym)
May 22nd - 6th Grade to Hawaiian Falls
May 22nd - Senior Walk @ 2:30 PM
May 23rd – KG - 5th End of Year Parties (various times)
May 24th – Last Day of School – Early Release Day (12:00 PM)
May 24th – 6th Grade Walk (between 11:30 AM -11:45 AM)