Van Buren Quaker Press
March 2021 Newsletter
Walkathon 2021 Coming Soon!!!
2020/2021 Yearbooks are On Sale Now!
Display Your School Issued Car Rider Number
All students who are car riders have been issued an official car rider number. The school issued card is the only card that should be displayed when picking up a student. If you need additional car rider number cards, please contact the main office at 317-839-2575 and more will be created for you. If someone picks up your child without an official car rider number card displayed, the driver will need to come to the main office to show identification. This process is in place to protect our students and to make sure everyone gets home safely.
Returning Student Registration Information
https://powerschool.plainfield.k12.in.us/public/
If you need assistance accessing your parent account in PowerSchool, please don't hesitate to contact the office at 317-839-2575.
Community Value for March:
Community Value for February: Honesty
Value of the Month Nominees:
Camby Brumback
Eloise Brugh
Jameson Means
Henry Hartman
Lilah Gibson
Briggs Monroe
Ronan Kaufman
Abigail Vermillion
Stanley Warner
Izzy Cox
Landon Kouns
Keeleigh Wolfe
Ethan Steed
Luke Eldridge
Kalea Harris
Alyvia Wooden
Braxton Broyles
Tyler Brouillard
Hagan Haynes
Kyle Shelton
Hudson Helton
Collin Lawyer
Caleb Wheetley
Value of the Month Winner for February: Tyler Brouillard
Our Value winner will be recognized at the School Board Meeting and by Mr. Olinger later this month.
Nomination Letter from Mrs. Johnson:
I nominate Tyler Brouillard for the value of the month for Honesty. I believe he best exemplifies the value because he is truthful, genuine, and trustworthy. Tyler always gives me an honest effort with his assignments in class. He will not turn in work that does not exemplify his best efforts. There have been times in class where he has been honest, even when it does not benefit him. I appreciate that I can always trust Tyler to run an errand for me during class. Tyler is a gem to have in class and I appreciate all of his efforts in honesty.
Cold Weather Reminders
Children will be expected to go outdoors for recess when the temperature and wind chill is 20 degrees (Fahrenheit) and above. Students will not go out if it is raining or sleeting. Please be sure that you listen to the weather in the mornings and dress your child appropriately. If your child must stay indoors because of illness during recess time, we ask that you write a daily note requesting that your child stay inside. Repeated requests for indoor recess will prompt the nurse to require a written statement from the family doctor concerning the request.
***SNOW DAY CHANGES FOR 2020-2021 ONLY ***
PTO NEWS
Next PTO meeting is Monday, March 15th at 6:30 PM IN PERSON IN THE VAN BUREN LIBRARY
Upcoming Restaurant Nights
- March 15th - Iguana's - Just mention you are there for the fund raiser
- April 15th - Culver's - More information to come
Collect Coca Cola Bottle Caps For The PTO!
Trash Bag Fundraiser
VAN BUREN PTO REMIND ACCOUNTS
Below are the links for each grade for the Remind app. The https: line is for those accessing the website on a computer, the second line is for accessing via the app on a smart phone, and the @ link is for non-smart phones to receive text messages.
Kindergarten:
https://www.remind.com/join/vbptok
rmd.at/vbptok
@vbptok to 81010
1st Grade:
https://www.remind.com/join/vbpto1
rmd.at/vbpto1
@vbpto1 to 81010
2nd Grade:
https://www.remind.com/join/vbpto2
rmd.at/vbpto2
@vbpto2 to 81010
3rd Grade:
https://www.remind.com/join/vbpto3
rmd.at/vbpto3
@vbpto3 to 81010
4th Grade:
https://www.remind.com/join/vbpto4
rmd.at/vbpto4
@vbpto4 to 81010
5th Grade:
https://www.remind.com/join/vbpto5th
rmd.at/vbpto5th
@vbpto5th to 81010
2020-2021 Cafeteria Information
LUNCH SCHEDULE
Kindergarten 12:20 - 12:50
1st Grade 11:45 - 12:20
2nd Grade 11:05 - 11:35
3rd Grade 11:55 - 12:25
4th Grade 12:30 - 1:00
5th Grade 11:20 - 11:50
Computer Care
***IMPORTANT COVID INFORMATION***
We urge parents to follow the protocols that are recommended by the Hendricks County Health Department and have been in place in our schools since August.
- A student or anyone living in the household has recently tested positive with COVID-19
- A student or anyone living in the household has been tested and is awaiting results for COVID-19, or
- The student is ill or has any symptoms of COVID-19
If your student is absent for COVID related reasons, they can complete their assignments from home and their absence will not count against their attendance.
Daily lessons for students can be found by clicking here. Students that are not in the classroom can always complete lessons via Google Classroom.
FREE SCHOOL MEALS FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE SCHOOL YEAR
The USDA has extended the waiver for FREE school meals for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year. All school meals will be free for all students until the end of the school year. Ala Carte items will still be available to purchase. Free meals are available for our Virtual Learners. Visit our school website https://www.plainfield.k12.in.us/page/new-food-services for more information on the pickup process for the meals.
***CAR RIDER REMINDER***
Thank you for your cooperation!
Student Masks
Things to Remember!
- Make sure your student has two clean masks in their backpack at all times.
- Talk to your student about social distancing and reinforce the importance of practicing this at school.
- If you need to drop something off at school, there is a table in the entryway. Please use the Post-It notes provided to label the item with your student's name and teacher. We will make sure it is delivered to them.
- Please remember to charge your student's device each night. Also, please stress the importance of taking good care of their device.
Remote, isolated, and quarantined students:
Daily lessons for students can be found by clicking here. Students that are not in the classroom can always complete lessons via Google Classroom.
Student Cell Phone Policy
School Supplies
Take time to review Van Buren's school safety plan. We are committed to creating and maintaining a safe school for every child.
Van Buren Elementary School
Email: kdonovan@plainfield.k12.in.us
Website: www.plainfield.k12.in.us/o/van-buren-elementary-school
Location: 225 Shaw Street, Plainfield, IN, USA
Phone: (317)839-2575