Vaughan Viking Voice
January 29, 2020
Upcoming Events
Jan. 30: Third Grade Musical, 6 pm
Feb. 4: PTA Membership Meeting, 7 pm
Feb. 6: Spirit Night at Play Live Nation, 6-9 pm
Feb. 17: Student Holiday
Feb. 18-21: STAAR Simulations
Feb. 25: Dinosaur George! 5-7 pm
Feb. 29: Allen Eagle Run
Please see articles below with more details!
For a complete calendar of PTA events, please visit:
https://vaughanpta.membershiptoolkit.com/Calendar
Final Call for 2019-20 Yearbook Purchases!
Last call! This is the final sale for 2019-2020 yearbooks. The cost is $30 and ends on Friday, January 31st.
ABSENCE NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE
Please report your students' absence to Stacy Spears by 10:00 am using one of the following methods:
- Family Access - best method! It notifies the school AND provides the excuse note!
(This feature cannot be used in lieu of a medical note to excuse students who leave school for a medical appointment or come in late from a medical appointment.)
- Email stacy.spears@allenisd.org (follow up with a handwritten note, a medical note or enter the "absence request" into Family Access)
- Call 972-236- 0948 (follow up with handwritten note, medical note or enter into Family Access)
In addition, those who will be traveling or gone for more than three consecutive school days will need to contact Stacy Spears before the dates of the absences.
All notes must be received within 3 school days of the absence to be considered excused.
Show a Little L❤VE!!! Feb 10-14
Please show some support to the Kirby Family by participating in AISD LOVE Week.
See details on the flyer below for this worthy cause!
Allen Eagle Run: Feb 29
The 12th Annual Allen Eagle Run will be held on Saturday, February 29th at Eagle Stadium. Hosted by the Foundation For Allen Schools and the Allen Council of PTA's, the event will feature a one mile Fun Run, a certified 5K Run and a sleep-in option.
Details about registration, fees and deadlines or information about becoming a sponsor are available here. Price is $25 per runner when you register by February 7th. Our campus goal is 75 registrants!
Proceeds from the Allen Eagle Run directly benefit Allen teachers and students through scholarships, teacher tuition reimbursements and classroom grants. Many of our Vaughan teachers have been beneficiaries of these grants which in turn benefits our students.
Thank you for your support!
Congratulations Geography Bee Participants!
1st place: Arav Shah
2nd place: Advaiya Lad
3rd place: Daniyal Janjua
January Staff VIP's!
Deb Purcell, Inclusion Aide
Mrs. Purcell is an extremely hard worker with an incredibly positive attitude! She truly cares about our students and goes above and beyond to support them in any capacity. Mrs. Purcell is willing to take on any job - big or small- and is a team-player who is willing to do whatever it takes to get it done. She is a dedicated staff member who deserves to be recognized. We are so lucky to have her here at Vaughan!
Alison Smithwick, Librarian
Mrs. Smithwick goes above and beyond in all that she does with a smile on her face. She is always creating engaging lessons and maker space activities for students in all grade levels. She is patient with her students and is eager to help everyone. When she has a new book to share, students AND teachers get excited by her presentation! Mrs. Smithwick has a way of capturing her audience to make learning fun. Thank you for making the library an amazing experience for all!
Late Arrival & Safety Reminders
Cars dropping off at the front of the school will be able to turn RIGHT ONLY during the peak drop off and pick up times to help with traffic congestion. In addition, please be mindful that parking on the wrong side of the road may result in a ticket.
Making a U-turn in the middle of the road is a huge safety concern as well. If you are dropping students off at the front of the school, please pull through the car line and drop them off at the curb in front of the school.
Students may enter the building at 7:25 am. All students needing breakfast should arrive no later than 7:40 am.
Thank you for helping us, and your students, start the day off on a positive note!
PTA Membership Drive!
All who join Vaughan PTA by Saturday, February 29, 2020 will be entered into a drawing for a family membership to one of the following: Dallas Zoo, Perot Museum, or the Dallas Arboretum.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which membership will I receive if I win? The name that is drawn will choose which one membership they will like from the choices above.
Who can join PTA? Anyone can join PTA, including your student. Everyone who joins will be entered into the drawing, students included. The more family members who join, the greater your chance to win!
What is the cost for a membership? $10 each
Do I have to volunteer if I am a member? No, you do not have to volunteer.
How do I join? Visit VaughanPTA.org. You can pay online with a credit card.
When will you draw the winner? The winner will be drawn the week of March 2, 2020.
Questions? Email Mady, VP Membership, VaughanPTAMembership@gmail.com
PTA Nominating Committee - Volunteers Needed
Please note, you may not serve on the committee two consecutive years.
Allen Council of PTAs is Looking for Leaders
Allen ISD Council of PTAs is looking for leaders to join the board for 2020-2021. Nominations will be accepted until February 14, 2020. We are also looking for people to fill chairs positions. Remember that you do not need to know everything about PTA, the board (and Texas PTA) are very supportive and helpful and they will help you grow.
CLICK HERE for more info.
Thank you for your consideration,
Allen ISD Council of PTAs Nominating Committee
Helene St-Pierre- treasurer@allenisdcouncilpta.org
Terri Piorkowski- programs@allenisdcouncilpta.org
Allison Almand- Allison.almand@yahoo.com
All Invited to Dinosaur George: Tuesday, February 25, 5-7 pm
In the evening from 5 pm-7 pm, we will welcome all Vaughan families to come and tour the museum together! During both the day and evening programs, there will be an opportunity to visit and purchase both real and replica items at the Dinosaur George Museum Store, order forms will be sent home in YO folders the week before our program. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact our VP of Programs, Dottie Stone, at vaughanptaprograms@gmail.com.
Keep Allen Beautiful Arbor Day Poster Contest - Open to 4th and 5th Graders
For complete information including rules and scoring criteria, please CLICK HERE.
Birthday Book Club
The Birthday Book Club is promoted by the Vaughan Library to honor students during his/her birthday month. With a $20 donation to the library, a book is purchased that becomes part of the permanent library collection. The book will include a bookplate featuring the student's name, picture, and current school year inside the front cover. By participating in the Birthday Book Club program, you are helping our library grow and honoring your child at the same time!
To join the Birthday Book Club, please pay $20 on School Pay and complete this form or complete the form and send a check (payable to Vaughan) or cash to the Library.
Does your student have a summer birthday? Consider honoring your child on their "half-birthday!"
Student members of the Birthday Book Club will have the following opportunities
- Choose a book that will be a permanent part of the Vaughan Library collection.
- Have a picture made in the library for the bookplate that will also feature student name and current school year.
- Appear on morning announcements to share the book that has been chosen.
- Have an extended lending time with the BBC book as a bonus on top of total allowable checkouts.
Please contact Mrs. Smithwick if you have any questions!
Helping AISD Students Thrive
With feedback from campus counselors and nurses, AISD Council PTA has compiled a list of items that are needed at many of our AISD campuses.
Please consider donating and supporting students throughout AISD. These donations will be distributed to the campuses in the district that are in need.
Save a trip to the store and donate by ordering the district approved items via the Amazon wish lists below:
Thank you for helping students in Allen!
Volunteer Opportunities
PTA has a few current volunteer needs. If you can help, it would be greatly appreciated. Please click the link to sign up for a shift that works for you. Thank you for your help!
- Popcorn Club distribution, monthly dates available. CLICK HERE
- Weekly Wednesday folder flyer sorting. CLICK HERE
Watch D.O.G.S. Sign Up
CLICK HERE for more information about the program to access the online calendar.
Easy Ways to Support Vaughan PTA
Amazon Smile
Shop the same great prices, selection and convenience you are used to with Amazon!
Click here for more info and to link your account.
Kroger Community Rewards
Kroger gives back on most purchases. For more info on how to link your shopper's reward card, click here.
Box Tops
Box Tops are a great way to earn funds for our school! They are phasing out the clipping and moving to solely scanning your receipts. Click here for more info.