VPE Family Newsletter
January 2024
VPE Parents/Guardians,
Welcome to the 2nd Semester. The rest of the year is going to go by quickly and it will be busy! Not only do we have a lot of activities to look forward to in the coming months, we also increase student expectations as we get them prepared for the next grade level. We will also be preparing our 3rd grade students for the STAAR test. We will offer some practice opportunities so that teachers know what we need to reteach as well as to build confidence in our students. I am excited to see our students grow and succeed! They have already worked so hard this year. Please make sure to keep school attendance a priority as it is very easy for students to fall behind when they are absent, tardy, or leave school early.
THANK YOU, PTP!
Special thanks to our PTP for helping decorate for Christmas! Thank you also for the delicious Christmas breakfast and for partnering with me to help provide the staff a Christmas shirt. Thank you to the Brown family for sponsoring our staff Christmas party and to the Alford family for sponsoring the TOM's Coffee Truck this week! Your gifts and words of encouragement are truly appreciated!
Please read this newsletter for the following information:
Upcoming Dates
Kona Ice
Book Fair
Family Night
2nd Grade Program
For your convenience the following information stays on each monthly newsletter:
Lunch Info/Schedules
How to Get on School Apps
School Procedures (drop off/pick up)
Safety Procedures
Please reach out if you have any questions!
Kaela Deslatte
Principal
Velma Penny Elementary
UPCOMING DATES
Want to access our learning apps at home?
Need Help with Homework?
Tracking Thursday
Lunch Times Menus and Policies
Visitor Policy
Lunch Details
You can also send a check or cash (in a marked envelope) in your child's folder. Just make sure your child knows to give it to the teacher. Teachers do not check backpacks or folders.
Soon we will begin offering 2nd helpings for 3rd graders (upon request), extra snacks/sides, and ice cream 2x a week. Students must have money on their account to purchase these items.
Student Lunch: $3.25
Safety Procedures
Discipline Policy
Student Expectations & Discipline
We go over 3 daily expectations every morning: 1) Be Respectful 2) Be Responsible 3) Be Ready for Success. Students are reminded frequently of our expectations for their behavior and the importance of ensuring their learning environment is protected from disruptions.
We believe in helping and guiding our students to become the best they can be! Many times in life, this comes through hard lessons and consequences when mistakes are made. The "mark" system is used at VPE to serve as visual warnings to allow students the opportunity to correct their behavior. Should students not correct their behavior and receive 3 marks, you will be notified of the detention. Parental partnerships are crucial as we help our students learn and grow. It is a privilege to come alongside parents as we shape the next generation of leaders! We do not expect perfection but we do expect students to take ownership of their mistakes and learn from them.
In regards to rewards, students can earn Eagle Bucks for being caught following our rules, showing great effort in school work, being a leader, and more! Students can trade in Eagle Bucks for different experiences at VPE!
We sent our discipline policy home at the beginning of the year, but it is linked below if you need a reminder.
Drop Off Procedures
Pick up Procedures
- A CAR TAG IS REQUIRED FOR PICK UP. Please keep it visible until you have your child in your car.
- Click the map for a video
- Early car riders: 2:55 (for those already in line)
- Official dismissal: 3:05
- Track side car line: This line will close early due to buses. If you arrive after buses have arrived, please go to front car line. All students will be moved there.
Links to Stay Connected
FYI
Velma Penny Elementary
Email: deslattekm@lisdeagles.net
Website: https://lisdweb.wixsite.com/lindalevpe
Location: 1000 Mount Sylvan Street, Lindale, TX, USA
Phone: 903-881-4250
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VPEEAGLES