Vaughan Viking Voice
January 27, 2021
Upcoming Events
January 29: YEARBOOK order deadline
January 29: Wear Vaughan Spirit Wear
February 1: Deadline to Submit Photo for Yearbook
February 1: Attendance Credit Public Information Session
February 2: PTA Membership Meeting
February 12: 5th Grade Music Choice for 6th Grade Deadline
February 16: World Culture Cookbook Recipe Deadline
Please see articles below with more details!
For a complete calendar of PTA events, please visit:
https://vaughanpta.membershiptoolkit.com/Calendar
Last Call for Ordering a Vaughan Yearbook!! DEADLINE 1/29
Click HERE to order now or scan the QR code below!
Last Chance Yearbook Photo Submissions! Due February 1
We want to make sure that every Vaughan student is included in the 2021 yearbook! If your student was not able to attend one of the Lifetouch photo sessions at Vaughan on 10/16 or 1/14, you still can send us their photo to be featured in the portrait section of the yearbook!
Photos can be taken with your phone camera, it does not need to be a professional photo.
Please use the following guidelines when taking the photo:
- Photograph student from the shoulders up.
- Take the photo against a solid-colored wall with good lighting.
- Ensure the photo is high resolution.
- Students will need to follow school dress code in this photo.
To submit your photo, click on the following link: https://images.jostens.com/415573965 by Monday, February 1st!
Upcoming Attendance Credit Election - Public Info Session
AISD is hosting an information session about the upcoming May Attendance Credit Election. The session is Feb 1 at 7 pm. Please RSVP here.
More Info
This spring, Allen ISD will host a special election known as an Attendance Credit Election. You may remember this election from the Spring of 2020 that was ultimately canceled due to COVID-19. In short, a new Texas law requires Allen ISD to gain voter approval for a process of reimbursement under the recapture law (commonly referred to as Robin Hood).
If this election fails, the Texas Education Agency will detach $3.03 Billion worth of commercial property from Allen ISD’s tax revenue. This would result in a permanent loss of local control in our district. What does this mean to you as a taxpayer? With a reduction in commercial property, it would require the tax rate to rise 9 cents, causing a median single-family home (worth $375,000) to have an increase of $337.50 in its annual tax bill.
What happens if this election is approved by voters? An approved election would allow Allen ISD to make its state-required recapture payments with the State of Texas through the purchase of attendance credit. This is the same process that Allen ISD has used since 2011. It is also important to note that if approved, your total tax rate will not change and it will not affect the level of state funding that Allen ISD receives.
Election Day is May 1, and we want our community to have upfront and factual information about this important election as soon as possible. Please join us for a community Zoom presentation to learn more about the Attendance Credit Election on Feb. 1 from 7-8 p.m. on Zoom.
Click here for more information on the election via the district's website.
Attention 5th Grade Families – 6th Grade Music Planning
Believe it or not, the time has come to start planning for 6th Grade Music! All Allen ISD 6th graders must choose a “specialized” music course for 6th grade. The choices we offer are Band, Choir and Orchestra. The students will watch the following informational video about 6th Grade Band and Orchestra in their music class. Their Music Teacher is available to answer questions about Choir.
Please sit down and discuss music options with your 5th grade student. Once you have come to a decision, please fill out the form located here.
This choice form is due by Friday, February 12th.
Should you have any questions, please contact the following people:
For Band Questions, contact Andrea Brooks - andrea.brooks@allenisd.org
For Orchestra Questions, contact Valerie Curry - valerie.curry@allenisd.org
For Choir Questions, contact your campus music teacher.
Submit Your Recipes by February 16
The cookbook will be available electronically the end of March!
Please submit your recipes by clicking here.
Seeking Citizenship Award Nominees!
Do you know someone in our Vaughan community who goes above and beyond? We would love to recognize them! Next Nomination Due March 4, 2021!
Click here for more information.
Click here to see Vaughan's past recipients.
Middle School Cheer Tryouts for 21-22!
Click below to see the tryout flier for middle school cheer! The parent meeting is mandatory on 3/15 or 3/16 and will be virtual this year. Emails for all the cheer coaches are on the flier.
Good luck Vaughan 6th graders!
Allen Council of PTAs Seeks Leaders for 2021-22 Board
The Allen ISD Council of PTAs is looking for leaders to support our local PTAs. Please consider donating your time and talents. If you would like to nominate yourself or someone else to a position on the Allen ISD Council of PTAs Executive Board for the 2021-2022 school year please follow this link to complete the nomination form.
The nominating committee is only slating the officer positions at this time: President, 1st VP, 2nd VP, 3rd VP, 4th VP, Secretary, and Treasurer. The Officers will call for Standing Chair nominations at a later date.
All nominations for Council Officer positions must be received by FEBRUARY 17, 2021.
If you have any questions please contact the Nominating Committee at nominations@allenisdcouncilpta.org.
Thank you for supporting the Allen ISD Council of PTAs
Easy Ways to Support Vaughan PTA
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Kroger Community Rewards
Kroger gives back on most purchases. For more info on how to link your shopper's reward card, click here.
Box Tops
Box Tops are a great way to earn funds for our school! They are phasing out the clipping and moving to solely scanning your receipts. Click here for more info.
Spirit Nights
Check back for more dates this spring!