The Hawk's Nest
February 1, 2021
VCS Celebrates Black History Month
Thank you for your support with ACCESS testing!
Thank you to the families who did an interview for our marketing campaign!
Do you love VANGUARD?
Please send positive reviews/testimonials to info@vanguardclassical.org.
Thank you for your support!
Shequeeta Hazard, Social Worker
2nd Quarter Awards Assemblies
You're Invited!
Please click the link to join us as we celebrate our students.
Friday, February 5, 2021
We will have a yearbook this year!
K-8 families...we need your help!
Send teachers photos of your child with their completed projects, in their remote learning space, doing a fun activity with the family, enjoying time outside, etc. by Friday, February 26, 2021.
Upper School Washington, DC Trip
VCS's 2021-2022 Calendar has been approved!
Intent to Return
We would like to ensure our current families have secured their places in our school for the upcoming school year. Your assistance is needed to help us determine the demand of our current families.
Although siblings do have priority in the lottery, an Enrollment Application must be submitted for each NEW student in order for them to be included in the lottery. This can be accomplished by completing our enrollment application at www.vanguardclassical.org.
Please complete the following information no later than Monday, March 1, 2021.
If you have any questions regarding enrollment, please contact Vanguard Classical School East at 303-3691-2384 or Email Itzhelt Cordero at icordero@vanguardclassical.org.
3rd Quarter Plans
VCS will remain in the remote learning model through the end of the 3rd quarter.
Click the button below for more details.
Kindness Week (2/14-2/20)
Kindness Week is a week dedicated to taking that extra, conscious step to brighten somebody’s day by offering thoughtful gestures of kindness, no matter how big or small.
We encourage our families to spread kindness, not only this week, but throughout the year. If you catch this in photos, we would love for you to share them with us. Send them to info@vanguardclassical.org.
Also, be on the lookout for ways VCS is celebrating this week.
Choose KIND.
Core Virtue of the Month: Love of Country
Love of Country is defined as being devoted to our nation—loving its ideals, honoring its heroes, respecting its past, and working hard for a just and noble future.
Love of Country can also mean 'love your country of origin.' Our student population represents a rich array of cultures and nationalities. This is also a great time to celebrate that!
Even with her flaws, our country is a beautiful place, with amazing potential. Developing a love for our country is how that potential is realized and how the future can be better than the past.
Attendance
Attendance in every class every day is essential for your child's academic growth. In the event that your child cannot be in class, make sure to call the front desk at 303-691-2384. You will receive an automated phone call in the evening if your child was absent from any classes throughout the day if you do not call in to notify us of the absence. You may email teachers to get make up work, but call the front desk, as well.
Specials, Enrichment, and ELD classes are required for all K-8 students.
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Have you moved or changed your phone number?
Front Desk: 303-691-2384
New Virtual Club
3rd - 5th Grade Girls
Start Date: March 23, 2021
For more information contact our coaches: Ms. Ludike (hludike@vanguardclassical.org) and Ms. Sheridan (msheridan@vanguardclassical.org)
Resources from the School Health Professionals
COVID Update
Colorado health officials expect that the initial supply of COVID-19 vaccines will be very limited for several months. This means that a vaccine will not be immediately available to everyone who wants one. To be as fair and efficient with distribution as possible, the state has developed a phased approach to vaccine distribution to save lives and end the crisis that has been brought on by the pandemic as quickly as possible. By vaccinating people who are most likely to get COVID-19 first, we can keep more Coloradans safe.
When can I get vaccinated?
Colorado is currently vaccinating eligible Coloradans for Phase 1A and the first half of Phase 1B. After all of Phase 1 is complete, we will proceed with Phases 2 and 3.
Safety and effectiveness
Vaccines must go through a detailed scientific evaluation before pharmaceutical companies can submit them to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for approval. Each phase of the evaluation includes three different clinical research studies or trials. In the clinical research study or trial, the vaccine is tested on people who volunteer to be part of the study. Each clinical trial emphasizes safety of the vaccine on people. As the research moves through to the next phase, the group of volunteers becomes bigger to include more diversity in people and circumstances.
A diverse group of people volunteered to participate in every phase of the clinical trials, including populations disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 due to generations of systemic inequities. For example, in Pfizer’s clinical trials, about 42% of volunteers identified as Asian, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino/a, or Native American. About 37% of volunteers for Moderna’s trials identified as Asian, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino/a, or other.
The FDA requires that all vaccines undergo this rigorous scientific process, including three phases of clinical trials, before they will authorize or approve the vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccines are subject to the same safety standards as other vaccine trials. Additionally, two independent advisory committees - FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) and CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) - will also review a vaccine’s safety data before it is made available to the public.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE COVID-19 VACCINE, PLEASE CALL:
1-877-CO VAX CO (1-877-268-2926)
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Answers available in multiple languages.
Do you need a Covid-19 test?
Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:
Fever or chills
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Fatigue
Muscle or body aches
Headache
New loss of taste or smell
Sore throat
Congestion or runny nose
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea
Anyone with symptoms should get tested as soon as possible, stay away from others, and follow the instructions on how to isolate.
If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19, wait until at least 5 days have passed since the date you think you were last exposed before getting tested, unless you develop symptoms. Follow the instructions on how to quarantine after exposure to prevent further transmission.
Testing immediately after exposure isn’t helpful because it may be too early in the incubation period and there isn’t enough viral material for the test to detect.
Some people may not become ill for up to 14 days. For that reason, people who believe they have been exposed to COVID-19 should monitor themselves for symptoms of COVID-19, even if they test negative before the full two weeks have passed.
Quarantining for a full two weeks is recommended if you have close contact with high risk individuals or live or work in a congregate setting.
If you do not develop symptoms, there are options to shorten your quarantine period using a combination of symptom monitoring and testing if you do not have contact with high risk individuals.
If your test is positive, begin isolation
Where can I get tested?
COVID Testing
Recently, COVIDCheck Colorado (CCC) announced a partnership with the State of Colorado that allows all Colorado residents to access COVID-19 testing free of charge at any CCC site, including the APS Professional Learning and Conference Center (PLCC) north parking lot location.
With the increases in testing at the PLCC, we ask that all community members show up promptly for their registered appointments to minimize wait times. Additionally, CCC will be updating the testing process at the PLCC for more efficient service, including additional testing lanes, increased testing appointments and longer testing hours.
Community members, and others who would like to access tests at the PLCC should register here by clicking the button below.
Safe2Tell
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