The week of January 21 – 24 is Generation Texas: College and Career Week at Vaughan Elementary. During that week, students will be thinking, talking, writing and drawing about their future plans and how they will work toward creating the future they want.

Our focus will be on college and career readiness, so there will be classroom activities and all-school themed days that week. Vaughan Vikings’ futures are bright!

Tuesday, 1/21- Students can wear sweats for Don't Sweat the Future Day!

Wednesday, 1/22 - Students can dress for their future career with clothes or a hat that show that career for Three Cheers for Careers Day!

Thursday, 1/23 - Students can wear a college jersey or t-shirt for This College and Career Suits Me To a “T” Day!

Friday, 1/24 – Students can wear a Vaughan or AHS t-shirt for Your Future Starts Here Day!

This year’s gifted/talented informational meeting is on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 6:30 pm in the Lowery Freshman Center auditorium. Meeting attendance is open, so there is no need to register.

Registration for Phase I Testing for students currently in 1st ‐ 11th grade opens up January 23, 2020 and closes February 13, 2020. Phase I Testing takes place on Saturday, February 29, 2020.

For more information, please visit https://www.allenisd.org/Page/291.

Please show some support to the Kirby Family by participating in AISD LOVE Week.

See details on the flyer belowfor this worthy cause!

These awards are given out to our teachers, staff, and parent volunteers that give their time and effort to support our schools. If there is a staff member or parent who you would like to nominate, you can CLICK HERE and login to your toolkit account to submit. Thank you!

Melissa Dreher

Melissa is a terrific teacher at Vaughan. She coordinates our 5th grade Sky Ranch trip, which is always a highlight for our students. Additionally, she is coordinating UIL this year. Melissa is a team player who always has a positive attitude and goes above and beyond for Vaughan. Thank you, Melissa!

Alison Smithwick

Alison is our wonderful librarian at Vaughan. In addition to keeping the library in tip-top shape, she has taken on coordinating UIL. She has done a great job integrating maker space themes with stories for the classes, she always has a great book recommendation for our students, and is she has brought lots of new ideas to our library. Thank you, Alison!

Josh & Renee Uberta

Josh & Renee Uberta have done a wonderful job supporting our staff this year. Each month they plan a wonderful treat for the Vaughan staff. The annual cookie exchange in December is one of Vaughan's favorites and they made it very festive and fun. Thank you to Josh and Renee for spoiling our staff!

Nera Van Ark

Nera did an amazing job on Vaughan’s 20th annual Veterans Day celebration. Her attention to detail and passion for our school were evident. She did a great job organizing and overseeing all of the aspects of this event. She was able to include numerous groups on campus, so everyone felt a part of this very special day. Thank you, Nera, for such a reverent and patriotic event!

Eric Frichette

Mr. Frichette is a team player and is always willing to help students and teachers at school. He is always smiling and sets high expectations for his students. Mr. Frichette is great at building relationships and working to find solutions to meet his students needs. He is a huge support on our campus, and we are so thankful to have him here at Vaughan. Thank you, Mr. Frichette!

Shawn Glover

In addition to being a great PE teacher, Coach Glover has been a huge help with discipline this year. He is encouraging to students and staff, and his upbeat attitude is contagious to those around him! Mr. Glover goes above and beyond his line of duty to help change behavior. We are blessed to have his support, guidance, and expertise here at Vaughan! Thank you, Coach "G"!

Gwynn Loftin

Congratulations to Gwynn Loftin who has been named AISD District Employee of the Month! We are so proud of her! Mrs. Loftin's professionalism and positive attitude shine through in all that she does. We are so appreciative of her support for our staff and our students! You are a rock star, Mrs. Loftin! Awesome job!

PTA will be appointing the Nominating Committee at our February membership meeting on February 4. We need volunteers to serve on the committee. The committee is responsible for getting the word out about PTA and presenting a slate of candidates to be elected by the Vaughan PTA Membership. If you are interested in learning more about this committee, please email PTA President, Christine Kless.

Please note, you may not serve on the committee two consecutive years.

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

With the help of Amazon, Kroger and Box Tops, there are easy ways you can help support Vaughan PTA with your every day shopping!

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.

Click here for an order form. These make great stocking stuffers!