VAMS Panther Press Newsletter
August 21, 2020
Calendar
- Wednesday, September 2 - VIrtual Fundraiser Kickoff (information will be added to next week's newsletter)
- Monday, September 7 - Labor Day Holiday - No School
- Thursday, September 10 - Progress Reports Go Home
- Tuesday, September 24 - Fundraisers Due
Pep rallies and student dances have been canceled for the fall semester. We will try to have these events in the spring.
Message from Dr. Moore
We had a GREAT first full week back and I would like to thank each student, parent, and staff member for their contribution to making this week successful! We have enjoyed having our students back in the classroom and being able to see them every day. We greatly appreciate your patience with us as we work together to get this year started. Our number one priority each and every day is the safety of our students and staff.
Please remember students can be dropped off in the mornings as early as 7:25. For their safety, please do not drop your child off before this time, as they will be unsupervised. You are always welcome to reach out to Dr. Moore or Mrs. Timpanaro if you have any questions or concerns. We hope you get rest over the weekend and we look forward to seeing our students again on Monday morning! It's a GREAT year to be a Panther!
Message From Mrs. Frye
COVID Safety Protocols
A Note From Our Nurse....
Our clinics must have a Medication Parent Consent Form on file for students requiring medication administered during school hours. This form must be signed by parent/legal guardian. Medication must be kept in the ORIGINAL bottle. (see links below)
Children who have the following symptoms should stay home and not come to school until these symptoms have been gone for at least 24 hours without the help of medication.
- Fever (100 degrees or higher)
- Sore Throat (with fever or swollen neck)
- Persistent Vomiting or Diarrhea
- Rash (with fever and itching)
- Conjunctivitis/Pink Eye (your child can attend school 24 hours after starting medical treatment)
If a student becomes ill during the school day, he or she must receive permission from the teacher before reporting to the school nurse. If the nurse determines that the child should go home, the nurse will contact the parent.
Cell Phone Policy
Students are allowed to bring cell phones to school. They are allowed to listen to music and play games on their cell phones during lunch and after school. Students must keep cell phones out of sight and turned off (not on silent) during the school day. Please reinforce this rule with your child so they are well aware.
Also, please do not allow your child to call or text you from school using their cell phone for any reason, including to come pick them up when they do not feel well. Proper procedure is to report to Nurse Wilson and allow her to use her training to make that determination. Misuse will result in confiscation of the cell phone and the parent will be required to come pick up the phone. If the student continues to misuse their cell phone, the student will be required to check their cell phone into the office each morning.
Food Regulations
Lunch Drop Off
Community Service Hour Log
Promoting community service is a goal of VAMS! In order to promote and foster serving our community and others, students can earn a community service award at the end of the year awards assemblies to recognize students who give their time, talents, and hearts.
Find opportunities throughout the school year for your child to work on their community service hours. Make sure your child is documenting their community service time on their hour log.
VAMS Community Service Hour Logs are due on Friday, May 1st. Hours are documented digitally. Click the link below to access the digital hour log.
Click on the link below "VAMS Community Service FAQ Flyer" for more information.
Communication throughout the year
Middle School Website: Click HERE to access the VAMS webpage.
Social Media: Want to see what goes on at VAMS during the week? Want to see pictures of students doing awesome things? Want to see what learning looks like on our campus? Be sure to like us on Facebook, Van Alstyne Middle School, and follow us on Twitter at @vamiddleschool
Digital Newsletter: We email parents a digital campus newsletter every Friday. If you are not currently signed up to receive our weekly newsletter, click HERE.
Grade-level Remind Accounts: Please sign up for the appropriate Remind accounts below to help keep you informed. We also recommend having your child sign up as well. Teachers use Remind to communicate important dates and information.
Panther sports
5:00 PM - 7A & 8B
6:00 PM - 8A & 7B
Football - Thursday, September 10 @ 5:00 PM in Anna
**Times and locations are subject to change due to COVID restrictions.**
Coach Voris, Middle School Girls Athletic Coordinator - jvoris@vanalstyneisd.org
Coach Sedlacek, Middle School Boys Athletic Coordinator - dsedlacek@vanalstyneisd.org
Volunteer Approval Form
Click the button below to access the Volunteer Approval Form. We appreciate our volunteers!
Van Alstyne Middle School
Website: www.ms.vanalstyneisd.org
Location: 1314 N. Waco Van Alstyne, TX
Phone: 903-482-8804
Facebook: facebook.com/pages/VanAlstyneMiddleSchool
Twitter: @vamiddleschool