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Dear Families, Friends and Students,
Not much on my end once again. I have been busy with meetings this week so I apologize for the silence.
1. Picture Retakes: Tomorrow we will have picture retakes. The retakes will be for students who were absent and those who choose a retake. In order to have your picture retaken tomorrow, you must bring the original pictures back.
2. Ugly Sweater Day: Friday is Ugly Sweater Day and all students are welcome to join in!
3. Parent Survey: Thanks to everyone who have already participated. This survey is voluntary, but if you choose to take the survey I ask that you do so by 12/15. VELC: Parent Survey
5. December 22nd: Just a reminder that the calendar was changed at the last school committee meeting and December 22nd will now be an EARLY CLOSE. Dismissal will be at 11:40.
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VELC Spirit Wear: Only 2 years in the making but check out the link to order VELC gear!!!!
https://www.gandgapparel.com/store/Veterans-Early-Learning-Center-c156660525
Core Value: Our new core value for December is Responsibility. Responsibility is: Making good choices and taking care of yourself and surroundings. I have attached the calendar with the daily challenges. Responsibility Challenges and the chart we hang up in the classrooms with the definition and looks like/sounds like T-chart. Please try to take the challenges and talk with your children about the new core value. Responsibility
Holiday Helpers: With the holiday and winter season fast approaching, we realize that some families in our school community may be in need of additional assistance, and as a school family, we would like to help in any way that we can. If your family is in need of specific items this year, such as clothing, toys to make the holidays magical, winter gear, etc., we would like to help! Please fill out the attached form if your family would like help this season.
Holiday helpers: Haitian Creole
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Breakfast: All students can come to school for a free breakfast on any day. Breakfast starts at 8:00am and students getting breakfast will enter through the cafeteria doors located in the second driveway. If your child is in kindergarten or pre-K we will have set tables for them to eat at and a staff member will escort them to their classroom lines at 8:25.
Twitter: The VELC has an awesome Twitter page that includes regular pictures of the students in action along with reminders and educational resources. I encourage you to give us a follow at: @VETS_ELC. You can create an account and only follow Vets so don't be afraid to set up your account.
Have a good weekend!!
Veterans Early Learning Center (VELC)
IMPORTANT DATES:
12-14: Picture retakes
12-15: Ugly Sweater Day
12-19: Kindergarten Performance
12-20: Pre-K Performance
12-21: Coffee Hour 9:30
12-21: Gr.1 Holiday Performance
12-22: Pajama Day
12-22: Early Close Dismissal 11:40
School Vision:
At the VELC, all students matter and belong! Our staff works passionately to create an inclusive learning environment where all students feel safe to take risks, are respected as individuals, and are active in the learning process. We are committed to meeting the needs of the whole child by individualizing our support, promoting equity and leading with kindness. We understand that all students are unique and we work collaboratively to develop our students' social, emotional and academic well being each and every day.
School Mission:
"WHERE YOU MATTER!"
School Expectations:
Honesty
Kindness
Perseverance
Respect
Responsibility
Veterans Early Learning Center (VELC)
Email: mmondello@saugus.k12.ma.us
Website: www.sauguspublicschool.com
Location: 39 Hurd Ave, Saugus, MA, USA
Twitter: @Lynnhurstlions