Vaughan Viking Voice
October 14, 2020
Upcoming Events
October 16: Picture Day
October 23: Reflections Due
October 24: Allen Medicine Disposal Day
October 26-30: Red Ribbon Week
November 5: Virtual Coffee
November 10: PTA Membership Meeting
Please see articles below with more details!
For a complete calendar of PTA events, please visit:
https://vaughanpta.membershiptoolkit.com/Calendar
Picture Day is THIS Friday!!!
Picture Day is this Friday, October 16th! It will for both In-Person and At-Home Learners. This is the day for all students to have their picture taken for the yearbook!
In-Person students' pictures will be taken during the school day. Forms were sent home in last week's Wednesday folder.
At-Home students' pictures will be taken after school hours in the Vaughan gym. You should have received an email with all the details. If you have not already, please click on this link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080a44a5ac2aa6f94-athome to schedule your
time slot!
Please click the following link my.lifetouch .com and enter the Picture Day ID: EVTBBC3DC to check out the new lower package pricing!
Paying ONLINE is highly encouraged to reduce the handling of paper. Dress code will apply for picture day as well. Thank You!
2020-2021 Reflections Contest
Please see the flyer below for important rules and guidelines for participation. Reflections Entries are due October 23rd!
Red Ribbon Week Schedule
Drive Through Medicine Disposal Day @ Lowery 10/24
Book Character Pumpkin Contest
The theme of the pumpkin decorating is “My Favorite Book Character”. Pumpkins may be carved, painted, or drawn/colored with magic markers, and more-- use your imagination and creativity!
Please include the book, or a copy of the book cover, to display beside the pumpkin. Your name will be digitally added to the photo. Submit the photo of the decorated pumpkin to Mrs. Smithwick by Monday, October 26th.
At home, students and families who are interested, can decorate a pumpkin as their favorite book character and submit a photo to Mrs. Smithwick by email at alison.smithwick@allenisd.org or on the Vaughan Library Google classroom (see link below).
There will be a slideshow of the pumpkins on the announcements on Thursday, October 29th. We are very excited to see the literary characters our Vaughan Vikings will create for us all to enjoy!
VAUGHAN YEARBOOK
We are so happy to have 'At-Home' learners and 'In-Person' learners this year! A few things to note, if you have an 'At-Home' learner, we would love to have pictures of your student learning at home! If you take any pictures please submit them to the link below.
Send pictures to: https://images.jostens.com/415573965.
Also, any parents that have first day of school pictures please send them our way following the directions above! We would love to have as many pictures of your student as we can this year!
Order Your Yearbook Today:
All orders are done through the Josten's website. Click HERE to order now! Yearbooks are $30 through November 13, 2020.
November 10: PTA Membership Meeting
- 7 pm Tuesday, November 10
- Via Zoom
- All current members of Vaughan PTA are invited to attend
Thank you for Supporting Vaughan Spirit Nights!
McDonalds: $146.25
Batch Bakery: $181
Upcoming Spirit Nights:
November 17: Chipotle
December 7-12: Nothing Bundt Cakes
PTA Membership Update
We are currently at 207 PTA members, thank you to all who have joined! By joining the PTA, you become a voice for all Vaughan students.
The PTA works with school administration and staff, community leaders, and other parents on behalf of our kids. Being involved in your child's school matters and it makes a difference! Join us on this journey.
Nominate Citizenship Awards
Click here for More Information
Next Nomination Due November 4, 2020.
Click here to see Vaughan's past recipients.
Attention Parents of Current Vaughan Elementary 6th Graders
GREETINGS FROM THE NURSE!
I want to be proactive in helping your 6th grader prepare for 7th grade enrollment as deadlines will start to pop up much faster than you think!
Please pay close attention to the following information regarding vaccine requirements:
As soon as your student has had these immunizations please turn in the documentation to the Vaughan school nurse by hand, fax, or email. This will make the registration process for Middle School much easier.
- Individual notices will be sent out in January, February, March, April, and May reminding those students who still need to turn in proof of the above vaccines.
- After this initial notice, if you do not receive a notice, your student’s vaccines are current for 7th grade entry and no action is required.
If you do not currently have a family doctor or are unsure of where to take your student, you may consider the following option:
Collin County Health Care Services
Monday thru Friday: 7:30a – 11:00a and 1:00p – 4:00p
825 N. McDonald Street # 130, McKinney, TX 75069
Direct Line (972) 548-5532
• A complete shot record is required for all children’s immunizations & school nurse’s note alone WILL NOT be accepted.
• Cost ranges from $5 - $14 per shot per child.
• Medicaid / CHIPS are accepted but you MUST bring your current update for Medicaid & bring your CHIPS card with you.
• Cash or in-state check ONLY will be accepted. No credit or debit cards are accepted.
• All clinics are on a first come first serve basis.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Nicole Omoregie, BSN, RN
972-236-9460
Fax: 972-727-0579
VOLUNTEER APPLICATION NOW OPEN FOR 2020-2021
Easy Ways to Support Vaughan PTA
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Kroger Community Rewards
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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.
Spirit Nights
November: Chipotle
December: Nothing Bundt Cake