Vaughan Voice
Campus Parent Communication - April 6, 2021
I hope everyone had a great week! I know we did here at Vaughan. We're looking forward to six great weeks ahead. We have lots of fun end of year events planned, and will share more information in the coming weeks.
I wanted to let you all know that Staff Appreciation Week is May 3-7. Our PTA has a lot of fun things planned to pamper our staff, but definitely feel free to send a card, note or some other thank you to our teachers and staff. They truly have done a phenomenal job this year, and I know I personally appreciate them greatly!
Have a great weekend!
Tonya Jasenof
Principal
Vaughan Elementary
Parent Information for Student's Class Placement
The Vaughan Elementary Parent Information for Student's Class Placement Form is now available for parents to share their student's academic, social or learning style for consideration for 2021-2022 homeroom teacher placement. This is completely optional. Please click HERE to get the form. Deadline to submit your form is 3 pm, Friday, April 30.
Lost and Found
Here is the link to the pictures of the items - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kA40C72T3XrTJxEg3DVvOXs-3rN5DqTV?usp=sharing
At-Home Learners - Retrieval of Electronic Devices and Instructional Materials
We are asking that students currently at home bring back electronic devices and/or instructional materials they currently have at home that belong to Vaughan. Please plan to come during one of the following times -
Friday, May 21st from 9:30-11:00
Friday, May 21st from 1:00-3:00
Monday, May 24th from 8:00-11:00
More information will be shared in the upcoming weeks.
Virtual Art Show
Welcome to our Vaughan Elementary virtual art show featuring over 700 pieces from our talented Vaughan Vikings. The slides changes every 5 seconds but feel free to tour at your own pace by clicking the right arrow on the right side of your screen. We hope you enjoy the show!
https://www.schoolartshow.com/art-shows/view/27a5cdc97c6409e09f8eabc90a3d0251
Social Emotional Learning
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OmjUNM86MZkavnBW6iWV_DRzoaGnIL3l/view
Pre-K Registration
Allen ISD Pre-K registration for the 2021-2022 school year is NOW OPEN! Did you know the district offers a Pre-K program for qualifying students? If you are interested in learning more about Pre-K eligibility criteria and enrollment details, please review the flier below.
Vaughan Senior Scholarship Application
Deadline to apply is Monday, 4/12/21 at 3pm!
For Rising 6th Graders Attending Ford Middle School Next Year
Upcoming Attendance Credit Election
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. Click here for more information on the election via the district's website.
Volunteer Opportunities
We are super excited to offer a few volunteer opportunities for our families! PTA will be coordinating these opportunities, please see the specifics they shared below...
Hello Vaughan families!
We wanted to be sure you saw the upcoming Volunteer Opportunities at school. Allen ISD has released guidelines to begin allowing limited volunteers at school!
CLICK HERE to sign up via Membership Toolkit. You will need to login. If you have not created an account, you will need to do that first.
HERE ARE THE DETAILS!
There are two opportunities for volunteers at Vaughan:
· Library – daily from 9-11 am, assisting the librarian with tasks, there will be no student interaction
· Watch D.O.G.S. – assisting with morning and/or afternoon car pool
Volunteers will begin on Tuesday, February 16. To start, we ask that you volunteer for just one day. If you do check back a day or two before and there is no one signed up, you may go ahead and sign up even if you have already volunteered. We want to be sure that all our volunteers have the opportunity to help.
HERE ARE THE GUIDELINES:
1. Annual Allen ISD background check must be completed prior to time on campus. https://www.allenisd.org/page/214
2. Adhere to Allen ISD Volunteer Guidelines found here: https://www.allenisd.org/page/214
3. COVID self-assessment check must be done. Please see the student screener linked here for questions to consider prior to coming to campus. https://www.allenisd.org/cms/lib/TX01001197/Centricity/Domain/5585/STUDENT_HEALTH_SCREENING_Questionnaire.pdf
4. Masks must be worn at all times.
5. Keep social distance from staff and students while on campus.
6. Stay in your designated volunteer area during your time on campus.
7. Watch D.O.G.S. on campus: Consider air hugs, elbow bumps, or air high fives when greeting students to avoid direct physical contact.
Thank you for your continued support of our campus!
Kindergarten Enrollment is Open!
https://www.allenisd.org/Page/58088
Who is eligible to enroll in kindergarten? Texas State law requires a child must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1 of that school year.
Pre-K students currently enrolled and attending Allen ISD at Rountree or Cheatham do not need to re-enroll for kindergarten.
The first day of school is scheduled for August 11, 2021
Damaged school issued computer or device?
Should your school-issued computer become damaged, please submit a help ticket here, https://allenisd.on.spiceworks.com/portal/tickets
We will then be able to get you a replacement while repairs are being made.
The school will then create an invoice and send it to you to pay for the damage, repairs, or a replacement through SchoolPay.
Should you have further questions about this process, please let us know.
Save the Date!
April 12 - Senior Scholarship Deadline
April 13th - 4th Grade STAAR Writing for At-Home and In-Person Learners
May 3-7 - Staff Appreciation
May 11, 12, 13, 14 - STAAR Testing for 3rd-6th Grade
May 18 - Senior Walk
May 19 - Field Day; 6th Grade Celebration (more information to come)
May 20 - 6th Grade Farewell (by class - during the school day); EOY Parties for K-5; 6th Talent Show (more information to come)
May 21 - 6th Grade Walk (more information to come)
Follow Us on Social Media
Email: tonya.jasenof@allenisd.org
Website: https://www.allenisd.org/Domain/1123
Location: 820 Cottonwood Dr, Allen, TX, USA
Phone: 972.727.0470
Facebook: facebook.com/VikingsofMOVE1
Twitter: @VikingsofMOVE1