Van Buren Quaker Press
January 2020 Newsletter
Van Buren School Visit by Cartoon Artist Steve Harpster
Cold Weather Policy
REMEMBER!
Thank you for your cooperation!
PHS Winter Baseball Clinic Information
Community Value for January
Community Value for December: Kindness
Value of the Month Nominees:
Briar Lemke
Luke Cox
Sophie Arnold
CeCe Mason
Samantha Bohanon
Calvin White
Robert Cermak
Caden Dingo
Jaclyn Smith
Elisa Hartman
Annabelle Gonser
Turner Nichols
Jaylee Currens
Bella Compton
Nolan Wright
Amber Klindt
Nathan Hetzler
Ava Anderson
Audrey Utterback
Lucas Pierson
Kendall Pierson
Kiera Fitzmaurice
Heidi Miner
Value of the Month Winner for December:
Samantha Bohanon
Our Value winner will be recognized at the School Board Meeting later this month.
Nomination Letter from Mrs. Bennett:
PTO NEWS
NEXT PTO MEETING IS TUESDAY, JANUARY 21st AT 6:30 PM IN THE PARENT LUNCH ROOM AT VAN BUREN
Spirit Wear For Sale!
Trash Bag Fund Raiser
The PTO is now using the Remind App!
Kindergarten
@vbptok
1st Grade
@vbpto1
2nd Grade
@vbpto2
3rd Grade
@vbpto3
4th Grade
@vbpto4
5th Grade
@vbpto5
If you have any questions, e-mail Brandi Bates, PTO President, at brandibates78@gmail.com.
ATTENTION CAR RIDER FAMILIES!!
Just a reminder, if you turn right out of the parking lot, please turn right onto 40 so that you don’t hold traffic up behind you and slow down the pick-up process for other parents.
Your cooperation is greatly appreciated!
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!!
If you have not already done so, EVERY VOLUNTEER is required to complete a new background check online. If you are unsure if you have completed this process, please call the Van Buren office and we will be happy to verify it for you. 317-839-2575
https://secure.safevisitorsolutions.com/Safe/Volunteer/plainfield2807/volunteer
Thank you for your help keeping our kids safe!
LUNCH SCHEDULE
Kindergarten 12:20 - 12:50
1st Grade 11:45 - 12:20
2nd Grade 11:05 - 11:35
3rd Grade 11:55 - 12:25
4th Grade 12:30 - 1:00
5th Grade 11:20 - 11:50
Food Service Information
There are a couple of options for your child's lunch every day:
- Students can pack a lunch.
- Students may purchase a lunch. To fund your student's lunch account, please send cash or a check (made payable to Van Buren Cafeteria) to school. Please put this in an envelope with your child's name, teacher's name, and amount enclosed. You can also use Efunds or Send Money to School to pay online.
Please visit www.plainfield.k12.in.us and click on "Food Services". On that page, you will find a link to the E-Funds for Schools secure payment server. When you get there, you can choose the payment method that is easiest for you.
Eating Lunch with your child
We love to see you come eat with your children! However, PLEASE remember to bring exact change if you are using cash to purchase lunch for yourself or another visitor. We only have a small amount of cash in the register and cannot make change. You may also pay with a check payable to Van Buren Cafeteria. Lunch is $2.50 for students and $3.25 for adults and visitors.
Also, since we have no way of knowing who puts money on the account, you cannot use your child's lunch card balance towards the purchase of your own lunch.
We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.
Transportation Information
- Bus Riders-Here Comes the Bus app!- Available in three languages (English, Spanish and French), the Here Comes the Bus app can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play. You need the following two Pieces of Information to create an account:
Your child's student ID number (you use it to log in to Power School or update lunch balances; if you don't know it, your school's secretary can provide it for you.)
Student Cell Phone Policy
School Supplies
Van Buren Elementary School
Email: kdonovan@plainfield.k12.in.us
Website: www.plainfield.k12.in.us/o/van-buren-elementary-school
Location: 225 Shaw Street, Plainfield, IN, USA
Phone: (317)839-2575