Van Buren Elementary
News & Updates - March 1, 2022
From the Principal's Office
Welcome back from break! We are happy to announce that all students are once again eating breakfast and lunch in the cafeteria and the gymnasium is back in use for all P.E. classes!
As communicated by Superintendent Thomson, beginning tomorrow, March 2nd, masks are no longer required in school. Please refer to his email regarding quarantine requirements.The Van Buren community will respect every family's choice to mask or not.
Friday, March 18th is a half day for elementary students. Students will attend school only in the morning and parent/teacher conferences will be held in the afternoon. Your child's teacher will contact you if a spring conference is needed. Contact your child's teacher with any questions. On this half day, parent pick up will be from 11:00 to 11:20. Buses will load and exit our campus from 11:15 to 11:30.
Monday, March 21st is a professional development day for staff. There is no school for students on that day.
As we head into spring, please remember to send appropriate weather gear with your child every day. During the month of March our playground can be snowy, slushy and muddy on any given day!
Read on for important information about upcoming PTA events and kindergarten registration, and please contact us if you have any questions (315-638-6121).
Have a wonderful week!
Cindy Cronin
Principal
Important Dates & Upcoming Events
March 11:
- Deadline to register for STEM Night
March 16:
- PTA meeting 6:30 pm (virtual)
- Kindergarten & UPK Registration 6:00-7:30 pm (Van Buren cafeteria)
March 18:
- 1/2 day for elementary students - dismissal 11:00-11:30
- Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Kindergarten & UPK Registration 1:00-3:00 pm (Van Buren cafeteria)
- Virtual STEM Fair projects due
March 21:
- Superintendent Conference Day (No school for students)
March 25:
- PTA STEM Projects posted online
- STEM Night event
March 29 & 30
- 3rd grade ELA assessment
March 31 & April 1
- 4th grade ELA assessment
April 4 & 5
- 5th grade ELA assessment
Kindergarten Registration
If you have a child eligible for kindergarten and have not already done so, please complete the online pre-registration before the in-person registration
Registering your incoming kinder early ensures that your child will be able to participate in kindergarten screening and "Get Ready for Kindergarten" events at Van Buren. Waiting until summer could result in your student being displaced to another school if our classes are full.
For more information and a list of required documentation to bring to registration: Kindergarten Registration Information 2022-2023
What's for lunch this month?
PTA News
5th grade families recently received an email regarding an organizational meeting for the 5th Grade Celebration Committee. Contact Nicole Farr for more information at: vanburenptavp3@gmail.com
We need volunteers for our Spring Carnival, whether to be on the committee or just to help with smaller tasks. The Carnival is scheduled for Friday, May 20th at 6pm. Nicole Dowd can reached at vanburenptavp2@gmail.com for more info.
The Van Buren PTA continues to support students through a range of fun activities throughout the winter:
STEM Fair projects are due on March 18th and projects will be posted online for viewing on 3/25.
Virtual STEM Night (not to be confused with the STEM Fair!) will take place on Friday, March 25th. You need to register by 3/11 to participate: vbestempta@gmail.com. See the flyer below for more information.
FREE movie fest continues! (only available for viewing on the dates and times specified.) Please follow the directions below to view. If you have any questions, please email vanburenptasecretary@gmail.com
On the day of the screening, click the watch link to view and enter the film's passphrase when prompted.
Click Here: Watchlink
FRIDAY, MAR 4 - Hidden Figures Movie available all day
- Passphrase: FFCF1F1C8DD34FEF87E71CD61E95DEE5
SATURDAY, MAR 5 - Charlotte’s Web Movie available all day
- Passphrase: E927E0BE652D458B9C1F54171C9469FB
FRIDAY and SATURDAY MAR 11, 12 - Encanto Movie available all day, both days
- Passphrase: 7248BD37DB974C6A9FD9A592D15ED874
FRIDAY, MAR 18 - Emma Movie available all day
- Passphrase: 0F7598DC96594BE89FD2BEAB0248DBA3
SATURDAY, MAR 19- Pocahontas Movie available all day
- Passphrase: DA3F11EEF0FE426B8A5685AD8C6B6609
FRIDAY MAR 25 – American Underdog Movie available all day
- Passphrase: E9A2CD39E9D74DA4B2FB5FEA7E66E184
SATURDAY MAR 26 – Mulan Movie available all day
- Passphrase: CFA69F4C802E4AC7A389CA3E0330AF6B
The next PTA meeting is Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 6:30 pm. Here is the information to log on to the meeting:
https://cnyric.zoom.us/j/7543139749
Meeting ID: 754 313 9749
Passcode: vbpta2020
You can access the PTA web page by clinking on the link. To view all of the detailed information, you need to sign up using the code HCXRGY for immediate access.
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Contact Us
Email: ccronin@bville.org
Website: https://www.bville.org/vanburen
Location: 20 Ford Street, Baldwinsville, NY, USA
Phone: 315-638-6121
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VanBurenElementarySchool/
Twitter: @CroninBee
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Opt-In for School Messenger Text Messages
If the District has your cell phone number in the Parent Portal (School Tool), it is easy to opt-in. Just text the word YES to 68453 from your cell phone. You should receive an opt-in confirmation message.
Digital Connections
Many teachers post on Twitter and you can also follow Mrs. Cronin @CroninBee. The district website, the Van Buren school page and our Facebook page are other great resources.