Vaughan Viking Voice
November 11, 2020
Upcoming Events
November 13: Yearbook orders due
November 17: Spirit Night at Chipotle
November 20: Early release day
November 23-27: Thanksgiving Break
Please see articles below with more details!
For a complete calendar of PTA events, please visit:
https://vaughanpta.membershiptoolkit.com/Calendar
Chipotle Spirit Night: Tuesday, November 17
PTA Membership Update
Dear Vaughan Families,
Thank you to all who have joined PTA this year. We know it is a challenging year, and we continue to be grateful for your support.
Our PTA's membership is significantly down from past years. 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. Thank you for your consideration.
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.
Vaughan Staff Appreciates our PTA!
Thank you to our wonderful PTA for surprising the Vaughan staff with a Sonic drink and hand written notes of gratitude! What a wonderful way to keep us going the week before the holiday!
Congratulations Recipients of Allen ISD Council of PTAs Citizenship Awards
Shanelle Campbell
Shanelle, a 4th grade teacher at Vaughan, has been an active part of our PTA board since she joined the Vaughan family. We love her enthusiasm for her students and fellow teachers - she even took the time to decorate the staff lounge to make it festive for the holidays. Shanelle always goes above and beyond for our students and staff. Thank you, Shanelle!
Melissa Dreher
Melissa has taken on a new role as the Vaughan Counselor and is heartfully transitioning to being the guiding light of the educational team. She put together a parent education night covering 'coping skills' that was very well received by parents and staff. We appreciate all of the ways she is supporting the Vaughan family. Thank you, Melissa!
Manuela Jiminez
Manuela was nominated by 3 different people for this recognition! She is a brand new volunteer at Vaughan, but she has jumped in and helped in so many ways. She stepped up to help with the whole school supply fundraiser and was there every step of the way. On top of that she is working hard to make sure the treasurer’s job is done right. She is a valuable new member of the Vaughan PTA team! Thank you, Manuela!
Kathleen O'Connor
Mrs. O'Connor has been a fantastic addition to Vaughan for the past two years. She works with special needs kids at Vaughan and keeps the parents informed and the kids so happy and actively involved in every aspect of Vaughan. She is always smiling and so kind to everyone at the school. Thank you, Mrs. O'Connor, for all you do!
Seeking Citizenship Award Nominees!
Do you know someone in our Vaughan community who goes above and beyond? We would love to recognize them!
Click here for More Information
Next Nomination Due January 4, 2021
Click here to see Vaughan's past recipients.
Congratulations Winners of Recycled Art Contest
2020 Recycled Art Contest
Sponsored by Keep Allen Beautiful
Theme: My Clean and Green Community!
First Grade
- 3rd Place: Diptendu Seth
Second Grade
- 1st Place: Celina Cai
Fourth Grade
- 3rd Place: Anwesha Kulkarni
VOLUNTEER APPLICATION NOW OPEN FOR 2020-2021
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.
Spirit Nights
November: Chipotle
December: Nothing Bundt Cake