VPE Family Newsletter
MARCH 2024
VPE Parents/Guardians,
It is hard to believe we are already in the month of March! This year has flown by. I am amazed at the growth I see from our students. We are looking forward to the many exciting activities this spring. We do hope you will join us Thursday, March 7th for our Family Night. We will have various learning stations around the school to participate in with your child. Although this event is open to families, the activities are for VPE students and their parents only. It is come and go from 5:30-7pm.
After Spring Break, we will be doing our second round of 3rd grade benchmarks exams that simulate a STAAR test. We want your student acclimated to the activities that happen that day. We want them to be as ready and as relaxed as possible the day of the test. These mock exams are also excellent feedback for our teachers.
THANK YOU, PTP!
Special thanks to our PTP for our "SOUP"-er Bowl lunch! It was wonderful. Thank you to the Wherley, Glasco, Albritton, Hicks, Miller, and Willmon families for sponsoring our "Crumbl" cookie birthday gifts for staff! Thank you for purchasing the Valentines for the PTP fundraiser. The parents raised approximately $600 to go towards future PTP events.
Please read this newsletter for the following information:
Family Night
2nd Grade Program
Kona Ice
Read Across America Week
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
Next Week!!
Next Kona Ice- April 19th
Want to access our learning apps at home?
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