In this issue:
Phase 1 Building Construction
Elementary Sci Fair / Math Carnival
Partners with a Vision
Prom
Snack Shack Dates
School Closure Procedures
Graduation Info
All Night Grad Party
Facebook
Performances
Upcoming Events
ISAT Schedule
Greetings!

EARLY RELEASE HAS ENDED FOR THE YEAR: Please pick students up at the regular time for the remainder of the year.

Phase 1 Building Construction:

We are on schedule and on budget for the phase one building project! We are scheduled for move in mid July.
 Elementary Science Fair/Math Carnival/ PFA Auction:
May 16th from 5-7 p.m. is our sixth annual Elementary Science Fair/Math Carnival/ PFA Auction.
The PFA would appreciate any donations for the silent auction. This is a great way to help raise money for the new school reader board! The PFA has a goal of contributing $5000 to the reader board by the end of the year. Please help us make this happen!  This is a fabulous way to get inexpensive advertising for your business. We will put a thank you with your contact information on our facebook and website to all who contribute to the PFA Silent Auction. We are happy to take monetary contributions in addition to physical donations.   You may drop items off at the front office with your business card on the item and specifically note if it is for the silent auction.  You may also contact Niki Anderson at hemandersons@juno.com or Kim Boguslawski heykimmer@hotmail.comwith additional questions.  

PARTNERS WITH A VISION:

 

THANK YOU to Erstad Architects for donating $4000 for the new VCS Reader Board!

 

THANK YOU to CMCOMPANY for donating $4000 for the new VCS Reader Board! Call CMCO for all your construction and construction management needs.

 

THANK YOU to Washington Trust Bank for donating $2500 to the new VCS Reader Board! Call Eric Randall for all your banking needs.

 

THANK YOU to the NATIONAL GUARD for donating $300 and committing to $1800 more for the new VCS gym bleachers!

 

THANK YOU to Josh OldenKamp and Cindy OldenKamp at Windermere Real Estate for displaying the VCS Lottery Banner at their Caldwell Office. Call Josh at 880-3711 or Cindy at 880-3094 for all your real estate needs.

 

THANK YOU to Teena and Aaron Steele for donating the AMAZING decorations for Prom this year, last year, and for the first Masquerade Ball. Your time, effort, energy, and decorations are all appreciated!  

 

PROM:

  

~Vision Charter School 2013 Prom~  

 

Theme: Simply Vintage

Where: Brick 29

320 11th Avenue S.

Nampa, Idaho 83651

When: Saturday, April 13, 2013

7:00pm-11:00pm

Who: VCS students' 10th-12th grade

Cost: $15.00 per person

Or $9 per ticket with an activity card

*Seniors Cost of $3 per ticket with an activity card!

PFA SPONSORED FRIDAY SNACK SHACK DATES:  April 19, May 3, May 17

School Closure Procedures:

IN THE EVENT OF SCHOOL CLOSURE OR EMERGENCY CLOSURE: The most accurate up to date information can be found on our Facebook page and our website at visioncharterschool.net. We will send out news via the newsletter. You may also check updates on Channel 2, 12, 6, and 7. I strongly encourage all parents to sign up for our newsletter via the website. This is the only way to receive the newsletters.

GRADUATION Information:  Graduation will be held Friday, May 24th at the Nampa Civic Center at 7 p.m. The practice will be held at Nampa Civic Center at 10 a.m. on May 24th. 

ALL NIGHT GRAD PARTY:  The first Vision Charter High School graduating class is on its final stretch to Pomp and Circumstance! The class of 2013 is planning an after graduation party to have one last opportunity to enjoy spending time together as a class. They are in need of donations to make this night amazing! Please consider donating items that could be useful in a dorm or apartment living situation: microwave, mini fridge, Scentsy burners, coffee pot, hot pot, lamps, DVD player, iPods, X-long twin sheets, and other living essentials. Also, a monetary gift would be welcomed by the planning committee to help make this party memorable for the students. Anything and everything helps! We are able to provide a receipt for tax purposes as well. Contact Mrs. Lair (erinlair@visioncsd.org) or Shelly Riley (sr2769@msn.com) with questions.  All businesses and individuals who donate will also receive a thank you in the website and facebook with their contact information. This is a great way to advertise your business! 

FACEBOOK:

Vision Charter School Facebook site may be reached from our website at visioncharter.net. Facebook is a great place to get updated pictures of the building progress and view a gallery of pictures from VCS.  

PERFORMANCES:  

Drama Production of "Pride and Prejudice" will be at the Nampa Civic Center this Wednesday, April 10th starting at 7:00 p.m.  FREE admission; however, donations will be gratefully accepted!

 

Musical Theatre's production of "Seussical the Musical" will be at the Nampa Civic Center on April 16th starting at 7:00p.m.  FREE admission; however, donations will be gratefully accepted.
UPCOMING EVENTS:

Elementary ISAT testing begins April 8

 

Advanced Symphony Festival-  April 9  (leaving at 9 a.m. and returning at 2:30 p.m.)

 

VCS Drama Team performs "Pride and Prejudice"- April 10th starting at 7 p.m.

 

VCS Board Meeting will be April 11th at 6:30 p.m. in building M1.

 

PROM at the Masonic Event Center above Brick 29- April 13th  7-11 p.m.

 

Seussical the Musical at Nampa Civic Center-  April 16 at 7:00p.m.

 

Junior SAT DAY - April 17th

 

Senior Skip Day -April 17th

 

Guitar Performance at Flying M in Nampa - April 19th

 

New Family Informational session from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in Building M4 on Monday, April 22nd.

 

Marine Science Trip to Depoe Bay! -- Thursday, May 2, 2013 through Monday, May 6, 2013.

 

The PFA Meeting will start at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 2nd. The PFA meeting will start with a tour of the new school and then go into the regular meeting. If you are interested in getting involved with the PFA, join us for the new school tour and stay for the PFA meeting.

 

All donations for class baskets are due to the school by Thursday, May 2nd. Contact your child's teacher for specific details about the basket theme.

 

Beginning Band Concert is May 7th at 7:00 p.m. at VCS in Building M. Students need to be there at 6:45 p.m. to prepare. (Students need to wear white on top and black on the bottom.)

 

Race Against Drugs (RAD) performance for 4th -6th grade students will start at 6:00 p.m. at Nampa Civic Center. (Performers need to where their red RAD shirt and black pants.)

 

Senior Award Ceremony- Nampa Civic Center at 7:30 p.m.

 

High School Mother/Son & Father/Daughter Dance will be May 10th .... Additional details to follow

 

All school Book Fair, Math Carnival, PFA Silent Auction, and K-5th grade Science Fair will be Thursday, May 16, 2013 from 5-7 p.m.

 

All night 6th grade party- May 17th

 

Last day of School for Seniors - May 17th

 

Last day of School for K-11th grade - May 22nd at 1:00 p.m.

 

VCS Graduation PRACTICE at Nampa Civic Center at 10 a.m. - Friday, May 24, 2013

 

VCS Graduation at Nampa Civic Center at 7:00 p.m. - Friday, May 24, 2013

UPCOMING ISAT SCHEDULE:  

 

Mrs. Castor's students will test in Language Arts on Monday, April 8th. 

 

Mrs. Decker's class will test in LA on Tuesday, April 9th. 

 

Mrs. Castor's class will test in Reading on Wednesday, April 10th.

 

Mrs. Decker's class will test in reading on Thursday, April 11th. 

 

Mrs. Castor's class will test in Science on Friday, April 12th.

 

Mrs. Decker's class will test in math on Monday, April 15th.

 

Mrs. Castor's class will test in math on Tuesday, April 16th.

 

Mrs. McWilson's class will test in LA on Wednesday, April 17th.

 

Juniors will testing on the SAT on Wednesday, April 17th.

 

Mrs. Ayotte's class will test in LA on Thursday, April 18th.

 

Mrs.McWilson's class will test in Reading on Friday, April 19th.

 

All 6th grade students will test in building M in the area of LA on Friday, April 19th.

 

Mrs. AYOTTE's class will test in reading on Monday, April 22nd.

 

8th grade will test in Reading at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, April 22nd in building M.

 

10th grade will test in LA starting in the afternoon in building M on Monday, April 22nd.

 

Mrs. McWilson's class will test in math on Tuesday, April 23rd.

 

7th grade will test in LA starting at 8:30 a.m. in building M on Tuesday, April 23rd.

 

10th grade will test in Science starting after lunch in building M on Tuesday, April 23rd.

 

Mrs. Ayotte's class will test in math on Wednesday, April 24th.

 

10th grade will test in the area of Reading starting at 8:30 a.m. in building M on Wednesday, April 24th.  

 

9th grade will test in the area of LA starting right after lunch in building M on Wednesday, April 24th.  

 

Mrs. McWilson's class will test in science on Thursday, April 25th.

 

8th grade will test in LA at 8:30 a.m.on Thursday, April 25th.

 

7th grade will test in science right after lunch on Thursday, April 25th.

 

10th grade will test in math starting at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, April 26th

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9th grade will test in reading starting right after lunch on Friday, April 26th.

 

7th grade will test in math starting at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, April 29th.

 

8th grade will test in math starting at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 30th.

 

9th grade will test in math starting right after lunch on Tuesday, April 30th.

 

6th grade will test in reading starting at 8:30 on Wednesday, May 1st.

 

7th grade will test in reading starting at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 2nd.

 

6th grade will test in math starting at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, May 3rd.