VCSA Weekly Update
October 27, 2016
Fall Conferences
This year we will be using a website called, "MySignUp.com." It is the parent/guardian's responsibility to sign up for a conference using this website. If you have multiple children, it is vital you sign up as soon as possible so you can choose times close together.
Please do not schedule family vacation times during conference week as conferences are a vital part of your child’s education. An email with all the sign-up information will be sent to you on Tuesday, November 1.
3D Printer
The 4th grade students were the first ones to see the first thing that he made...a space dog!
Thank you to the generous donors that made this dream a reality. And a big thank you to Mr. O'Brien for the time he spent getting it set up and working!
First 3D Printer Creation
Space Dog's Fans
Absence Policy (from the handbook)
When a student returns to school, a note verifying the date and reason for the absence is required. This written excuse should be given to the teacher. It is kept on file for the year.
When a student has had three unexcused absences in any given month, the principal will be notified. A pattern of unexcused absences will result in the principal contacting the parent for either a telephone conference or a school conferences to develop an attendance plan.
Emailing Mrs. Loughridge (loughridgec@visitationschool.net) is also an acceptable way to notify the school of your child's absence or tardiness.
Thank you for your understanding and please let us know if you have any questions.
Fulcrum/Financial Assistance
If you feel you will need financial assistance for the 2017-2018 school year, the application process for tuition assistance from the Fulcrum Foundation is now available. The Fulcrum Foundation is a subsidiary of the Archdiocese of Seattle and helps families with tuition assistance. It's the mission of the Fulcrum Foundation to make Catholic schools accessible for families in need of financial assistance. Grants are distributed annually to students in grades K-8 and awarded on the basis of financial need. (Please note Fulcrum does not provide financial assistance for PreK). Here are some of the guidelines to apply for financial assistance through Fulcrum.
- Applications must be completed by December 9, 2016, to be considered for a Fulcrum grant.
- The grant amount for the 2017-2018 academic year is $1,200 per student in elementary school.
The online application has been updated and can be accessed by using the direct link, https://fulcrumfoundation.org/grants-and-programs/tuition-assistance
You will need to create an account with FACTS which is the organization that manages the Fulcrum grants, then proceed with the directions from FACTS.
Each family must pay a $24 fee to FACTS to apply for Fulcrum tuition assistance. The $24 fee covers all applications for 1 year, and will be fully reimbursed so long as your student(s), regardless of whether they are awarded a Fulcrum grant or not, enrolls in a Catholic school for the 2017-2018 school year.
You MUST apply for Fulcrum Assistance to be eligible for help from VCSA.
Please refer to the October 20, 2016 and October 24, 2016 note home sent via Smore.com for further information.
Visitation Parish Giving Tree Project 2016
Families needing assistance should call the church office and leave their contact information with the office staff. Their intake volunteers will then call you to collect the information needed to provide Christmas dinners and gifts. We all understand that privacy is a concern and we assure you that all information will be kept strictly confidential. Please contact the church office at (253) 473-4960 from 10:00-3:30 to schedule a callback appointment.
If you are uncomfortable having an intake volunteer contact you, but need assistance this year, please contact Margie Mykland. She will collect the necessary information and use a family code to provide the necessary information to the GTP Coordinator without revealing your name or other contact information.
Intake requests must be received by Friday, November 18th.
If you have any questions for the GTP Coordinator, you may contact me via email at jettnjen@gmail.com and I will contact you.
Thank you,
Janette Schueller
Giving Tree Project Coordinator
Holidays are quickly approaching.
Need a gift?!
Give with Scrip!
Remember to Order Scrip
Orders due Monday mornings by 8:30am
Trunk or Treat
Trunk-or-treating is a version of trick-or-treating, but instead of children going door to door to collect candy, they go from trunk to trunk. Families get to decorate their trunk's to make them festive.
Please call or text Jennifer Barflied at (206) 251-5405 or email her at jennbar77@gmail.com to register your trunk ASAP!
Please click the link for decorating ideas: https://www.google.com/search?q=trunk+or+treat+ideas&espv=2&biw=1366&bih=662&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&sqi=2&ved=0ahUKEwicrIPsm_nPAhUmw1QKHU_EAswQ_AUIBigB
Monday, Oct 31, 2016, 06:00 PM
Visitation Catholic STEM Academy, South 58th Street, Tacoma, WA, United States
All Saints Day Mass
Tuesday, Nov 1, 2016, 09:00 AM
Visitation Catholic Church, South 58th Street, Tacoma, WA, United States
Fulcrum/Financial Aid Application Deadline
Friday, Dec 9, 2016, 03:00 PM
Visitation Catholic STEM Academy, South 58th Street, Tacoma, WA, United States
Visitation Catholic STEM Academy
Email: smargetts@visitationschool.net
Website: visitationstemacademy.org
Location: Visitation Catholic STEM Academy, South 58th Street, Tacoma, WA, United States
Phone: (253) 474-6718