VAMS Panther Press Newsletter
December 18, 2020
Calendar
- December 21 - January 4 - Winter Break
- Monday, January 4 - No School - Staff Development Day
- Tuesday, January 5- 1st day of the 3rd Quarter
- Thursday, January 7- Report cards go home
- Friday, January 8 - Star Card Break the Dress Code
- Wednesday, January 13 - VAMS Spelling Bee @ 2:00 PM (more information below)
- Friday, January 15 - Star Card Hat Day
- Monday, January 18- No School - Holiday
All Region Band
Congratulations to the following students for earning a chair in the ATSSB All Region Bands. A job well done by everyone!
Aizen West - 1st chair Symphonic
Carolina Kendrick(not pictured) - 4th chair Symphonic
Talon Seckinger -14th chair Symphonic
Allison Dossman - 4th chair Concert
Bradyn Wilson - 2nd chair Symphonic
Haven Hiller -3rd chair Concert
Jesus Hernandez - 1st chair Concert
Connor Boozer - 3rd chair Concert
Ryder Michener - 5th chair Concert
Lauren Malone - 11th chair Concert
Konnor Bloom - 2nd chair Symphonic
Sage Weatherly - 5th chair Symphonic
Camden Wilson - 7th chair Symphonic
Jackson Latimer - 1st chair Concert
Colton Woods - 7th chair Concert
Pedro Cuevas - 3rd chair Concert
Staff Difference Maker of the Month
Spelling Bee
Texas Retired Teacher Tutoring Program
The Texas Retired Teacher Foundation has implemented a new tutoring service where parents can request tutors for their student(s). This service is supposed to be free or very low cost. Click the button below to learn about this program.
Attendance Reminders
Just a few reminders about attendance:
Please send a note giving a detailed description of the reason for the absence within 3 days of any absence. Notes received after 3 days will result in an unexcused absence. Please send a doctor's note anytime your child misses school for an appointment. If your child is absent longer than 3 consecutive days because of personal illness, you must bring a statement from a doctor or health clinic verifying the illness or condition that caused the student's extended absence.
Panther sports
Main Gym - 7A, 8A
Aux Gym- 8B, 7B
Boys Basketball - Saturday, December 19 at Scott Middle School (Denison) at 9:30 AM
Gym 1 - 7A & 8A
Gym 2 - 8B & 7B
**Times and locations are subject to change due to COVID restrictions.**
Coach Voris, Middle School Girls Athletic Coordinator - jvoris@vanalstyneisd.org
Coach Sedlacek, Middle School Boys Athletic Coordinator - dsedlacek@vanalstyneisd.org
COVID-19 Symptoms
In evaluating whether an individual has symptoms consistent with COVID-19, consider the following question:
Have they recently begun experiencing any of the following in a way that is not normal?
o Feeling feverish or a measured temperature greater than or equal to 100.0 degrees
Fahrenheit
o Loss of taste or smell
o Cough
o Difficulty breathing
o Shortness of breath
o Headache
o Chills
o Sore throat
o Shaking or exaggerated shivering
o Significant muscle pain or ache
o Diarrhea
o Nausea and vomiting
A Note From Our Nurse....
Our clinics must have a Medication Parent Consent Form on file for students requiring medication administered during school hours. This form must be signed by parent/legal guardian. Medication must be kept in the ORIGINAL bottle. (see links below)
Children who have the following symptoms should stay home and not come to school until these symptoms have been gone for at least 24 hours without the help of medication.
- Fever (100 degrees or higher)
- Sore Throat (with fever or swollen neck)
- Persistent Vomiting or Diarrhea
- Rash (with fever and itching)
- Conjunctivitis/Pink Eye (your child can attend school 24 hours after starting medical treatment)
If a student becomes ill during the school day, he or she must receive permission from the teacher before reporting to the school nurse. If the nurse determines that the child should go home, the nurse will contact the parent.
Volunteer Approval Form
Click the button below to access the Volunteer Approval Form. We appreciate our volunteers!
CAFETERIA
Van Alstyne Middle School
Website: www.ms.vanalstyneisd.org
Location: 1314 N. Waco Van Alstyne, TX
Phone: 903-482-8804
Facebook: facebook.com/pages/VanAlstyneMiddleSchool
Twitter: @vamiddleschool