Eagles' News Brief:
Back to School Updates! August 9, 2021
Introducing our Newest Eagle Educators!
Ms. Schuh, PE Teacher
Mr. Teasley, School Counselor
Teacher Assignments Coming Soon!
Teacher Assignments for students in grades 1- 5 will be shared the week of August 16th.
Kindergarten students will get their teacher assignments during our Kindergarten Open House on August 27. This is a floating event from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm.
Before School Care is Back!
Of course families are welcome to utilize other area daycares / child care facilities for before and afterschool care. Reach out to Ms. Moore-Kerr via kmoore-kerr@wcpss.net if you have questions.
Bus Rider Registration, 21-22 School Year
Current students eligible for bus service – 2021-22 school year
Parents: if your student is enrolled, has a school assignment that provides for neighborhood or express school bus transportation, and wishes to use this service on a regular basis, go to Bus Rider Registration to apply.
Transportation-Ineligible and Alternate Stops (requests for before- and after-school care)
For guidance on making an application for bus service, go to Alternate Stop for before- and after-school care stops and Transportation-Ineligible if your student’s school assignment requires parents to provide transportation.
If your student is assigned to a bus but is not a bus rider, please submit a decline transportation form so we have the most up-to-date information.
Guitar Center Grant Foundation Award!
Immunization Records & Health Forms:
State law requires every child entering public schools in North Carolina for the first time to receive a health assessment. The assessment must occur within 12 months prior to entering school. Your medical provider should provide a completed N.C. Health Assessment Form to the school on or before the child's first day of attendance. N.C. Health Assessment Forms are also available at Wake County schools, area doctors' offices or at the Wake County Health Department.
As a reminder, we MUST receive these documents within the first 30 days of school. Please let us know if you have questions or need support.
BOY Notes for our Registered Virtual Academy Families:
Open House for our SEA VA Students is scheduled for Thursday, August 19 at 12:00. This Open House will be conducted via Google Meet. Your child's teacher will contact you next week to introduce herself and share a link for Open House. (There will be two sessions offered- one at noon and one at 12:30. The same information will be shared during both sessions.)
Interested in Volunteering? Please register for clearance by October 29!
Reactivation for Continuing Volunteers for 2021-2022
- Reactivating volunteers may go to any WCPSS work site and register through wcpss.net by selecting the Community tab, and then selecting Volunteer.
- Individuals previously approved to volunteer must reactivate by 4 p.m. on October 29, 2021.
- Current volunteers, who provided a valid email address, will receive an email 15 days and 30 days prior to the expiration of their volunteer status reminding them to reactivate.
- All new volunteer applicants must register and have an approved criminal record check prior to engaging in volunteer work.
- New volunteer applicants may go to any WCPSS work site and register through wcpss.net by selecting the Community tab, and then selecting Volunteer.
- Applicants will be notified by email once their application has been approved.
- Applicants who are not approved will receive notice from Employee Relations.
Please help us ensure that our staffing for the 2021-22 school year is accurate!
Please also continue to encourage your neighbors, family members, and friends to register their rising kindergarten or other new students as soon as possible. (https://www.wcpss.net/enrollment)
Our staffing levels are based on our student count, and we want to do our best to place the right number of teachers at each grade level.
Thank you so much for your support!
Updates Regarding Student Devices for 2021-22 School Year
Any problems with Chromebooks that are currently checked out must be reported to your school or the WCPSS Technology Help Desk as soon as possible.
Student devices that are not functioning because of a defect in the device will be repaired or replaced as needed. Devices that are damaged or lost will be replaced once during the device loan period. Students who experience a second incident of damage or loss will be limited to in-school use of a device only. All families will be expected to sign an agreement at the beginning of the school year acknowledging this and other student expectations. Find the agreement and additional information. Schools will provide a copy to students at the beginning of the school year.
Finally, all hotspots that are checked out from last year must be returned to your student’s school as soon as possible. Families will have an opportunity to request a hotspot if one is needed at the beginning of the 2021-22 school year through the school’s social worker or SAP Coordinator.
Did you miss Materials Return Day? No worries! Supplies can be returned anytime school is open!
Community Events & Resources:
Garner Back to School Bash 2021- Free School Supplies
hosted by Garner United Methodist Church
Saturday, August 14th from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
201 Methodist Drive, Garner, NC 27529
*Families are encouraged to register online at www.b2sb.net/register/ to help us prepare to have enough supplies on hand (the supplies are first come, first served).
*Masks will be required for all volunteers and attendees and we will be following all health and safety requirements in place at the time of the event.
House Wake! COVID-19 Financial Assistance Program
Are you a renter struggling to make your monthly housing costs and utility payments? The House Wake! COVID-19 Financial Assistance Program may be able to help! Learn more: https://www.wakegov.com/departments-government/housing-affordability-community-revitalization
Vandora Springs Elementary School
Email: rcurtis@wcpss.net
Website: https://www.wcpss.net/vandoraspringses
Location: 1300 Vandora Springs Road, Garner, NC, USA
Phone: 919-662-2486
Twitter: @vseeagles