In this issue:
Lottery
Family Movie Night
Dates to Know
Upcoming Performances
Corrected: Text Reminders from Miss Radmall
College Prep Info
Opportunities for Students
Driver's Ed
School Closures

2014-2015 Lottery

 

 

Vision Charter School is accepting applications for the 2014-2015 school year! Vision Charter School will hold its lottery for enrollment for the 2014-2015 school year beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, March 21, 2014 in the secondary technology room.

Applications may be found at visioncharter.net under enrollment/lottery. Completed applications must be postmarked by March 13, 2014 and if hand delivered, no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, March 14, 2014. Applications received after March 14 at 4:00 p.m. will be placed into the pool for the following year and at the bottom of the wait list for each grade level.

 

Vision Charter School is a FREE K-12 College Prep Science and Art School! Vision Charter School offers students a small and safe school environment. Our accelerated and advanced curriculum ensures every class is taught to the highest standards. The school emphasizes character and leadership development, arts and science instruction, gifted and talented curriculum for all students, and music training. Qualifying high school students at VCS are offered dual credit college classes. Eligible students are able to graduate from high school with a two year Associate of Arts from CWI for half the cost. Now is the best time to turn in an application and invest in the future of your child!

All prospective students will be given the opportunity to enroll in the FREE public charter school, regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, social or economic status, or special needs.

 

Loteria  de Inscripcion para 2014-2015. Fech : 21 de marzo  2014; hora 9:00 a.m. Para obtener una aplicacion visita el sito webwww.visioncharter.net. Las aplicaciones completas deben ser recibidas antes del 13 de marzo y si es entregada por mano debemos recibirla  antes de las 4:00 de la tarde el dia 14 de marzo. Las aplicaciones  recibidas despues del 14 de marzo a las 4:00 de la tarde seran colocadas  en el fondo de usos por el uno siguinte. Todos los ninos de kindergarten al grado 12 tienen la oportunidad de hacer una apicacion sin tener  en cuenta la raza, el color, el origen nacional o entice, la religion, el genero, el estado social o economica, o las necesidades especiales.

 

Check out our website at visioncharter.net, call 455-9220, or e-mail the Administrator at wendyoldenkamp@visioncsd.org for additional information. Interested families may set up a tour of our school by calling 455-9220.

 

Send Applications to:

Vision Charter School

19291 Ward Road

Caldwell, Idaho 83605 

 

 

COMMUNITY INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS will be held on Thursday, February 20th and Tuesday, March 11th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Vision Charter School gymnasium. 

 

 

 FREE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT featuring Despicable Me 2 will start at 7 p.m. in the gym. The doors open at 6 p.m. with concessions and live music. Bring a lawn chair, blanket, your family and friends for a fun night out! This is a great chance to get to know other families. Dinner options include pizza for $1, Hot Dog Meal Deal for $3, Potato Bar for $3 and lots of other treat options.


 

DATES TO KNOW: 

 

Thursday, February 6: PFA meeting starts at 4:00 p.m. in the VCS library.

 

Friday, February 7: FREE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT featuring Despicable Me 2 will start at 7 p.m. in the gym. The doors open at 6 p.m. with concessions and live music. Bring a lawn chair, blanket, your family and friends for a fun night out! This is a great chance to get to know other families. Dinner options include pizza for $1, Hot Dog Meal Deal for $3, Potato Bar for $3 and lots of other treat options.

 

Tuesday, February 11:  The board meeting will be begin at 5:30 p.m. in the library.

 

Saturday, February 15: Beauty and the Bots Robotics High School Tournament in Moscow Idaho

 

Monday, February 17: NO SCHOOL/ President's Day

 

Thursday, February 27: 6th-12th grade Science Fair from 4:30-6 p.m.  The Art department will be offering a "Gallery Walk" in the halls and in the art room. Student ceramics and art portfolios will be displayed. The MS and HS robotics teams will be showcasing their robots.

 

March 13: Deadline to have applications post marked to be considered for the lottery.

 

March 14: Deadline to hand deliver lottery applications is 4 p.m. to the VCS office.

 

Thursday, March 20: Last Day of 3rd Quarter

 

March 21: The 2014-2015 Lottery starts at 9 a.m. in the technology room in the secondary building.

 

March 21- 28th: NO SCHOOL/ Spring Break

 

Monday, March 31: School Resumes

 

Thursday and Friday, April 3rd and 4th: PT Conferences from 3:30- 7 p.m.

 

Wednesday, April 16: Junior SAT Day

 

Thursday, May 15: Elementary Science Fair, Math Carnival, Book Fair, PFA Auction from 4-7p.m. at VCS.

 

Tuesday, May 20: Last Day Seniors

 

Friday, May 23: Last Day of School K-11th grade Early Release 1:40

 

Saturday, May 24: Graduation practice at 10 a.m. and Graduation at 7 p.m. at the Nampa Civic Center  

 

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES:  Feb. 25 - Middle School Band and Orchestra Pops Concert 7:00 p.m. on the stage

 

Mar. 7-8 - The Middle School Drama Club will be performing "The Worries of Wanda

Winsome" and the High School Drama Club will be performing "Much Ado about Nothing". Times TBD.

 

Mar. 13 - 2nd and 3rd grade present "First!" at 7:00 p.m. on the stage

 

Apr. 7 - Advanced Symphony and Honors Choir pre-festival concert 7:00p.m. on the stage

 

Apr. 8 - Advanced Symphony festival during school

 

Apr. 9 - Honors Choir festival during school

 

May 1 - Middle School band and orchestra pre-festival concert 7:00 p.m. on the stage

 

May 2-3 - Musical Theatre presents "Hello Dolly!" on the stage (three performances)

 

May 13 - Advanced Symphony and Honors Choir Pops Concert 7:00 p.m. on the stage

 

May 19 - Race Against Drugs! 7:00 p.m. in the gym and on the stage

 

May 20 - Sixth grade band, orchestra, and choir final concert 7:00 p.m. on the stage


CORRECTED INFORMATION:
To receive text message reminders and updates for general counseling news send a text to (208) 629-8983 with the message @missradma or send an email to missradma@mail.remind101.com.
Parents and senior students who would like to receive text message updates please send a text to (208) 629-8983 with the message @missradmal or send an email to missradmal@mail.remind101.com.
Parents and students who are in the junior SAT Pres/ College Prep class who would like to receive reminders and news please send a text to (208) 629-8983 with the message @missradm or send an email at missradm@mail.remind101.com.

College Prep Websites and updated information from the Guidance Counselor, Ms. Radmall may be located at her blog at http://www.visioncharter.net/counselor

 


 

COLLEGE PREP INFORMATION:

Spring and year-long CWI course deadlines:

CWI scholarships must be returned to CWI by Feb 7, 2014. 

CWI registration forms must be returned to CWI by Feb 21, 2014.

CWI payment must be delivered to CWI by March 21, 2014.

The Vision Charter School scholarship application form is available outside Ms. Radmall's office on the wall with the other items hanging in file folders, for Dual Credits. Vision Scholarship forms must be returned to Ms. Radmall by Feb 14.

Check out additional information about our AA program, Dual Credit courses, and Early Completer options at http://www.visioncharter.net/node/3771

 

College Prep Websites and updated information from the Guidance Counselor, Ms. Radmall may be located at her blog at http://www.visioncharter.net/counselor. 

 

Governor's Cup Scholarship - Deadline 2/15/14   

http://www.boardofed.idaho.gov/scholarship/gov_cup.asp

 

Opportunity Scholarship - Deadline 3/1/14

http://www.boardofed.idaho.gov/scholarship/opportunity.asp

 

 

February 15, 2014 - The deadline for students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  The Office of the State Board of Education is offering students' assistance in filling out FAFSA. This year, the College Connection Calendar will provide students and parents with information regarding FAFSA completion events, College Visits, and application deadlines.  For more information, visitwww.calendarwiz.com/collegeconnectioncalendar.

 

March 7, 2014 - The deadline for high school students to enter the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division's Law Day Art Contest. The theme is American Democracy and the Rule of Law: Why Every Vote Matters.

 

March 31, 2014- The deadline for students to enter the Inclusion First Video Challenge. A team of 2-4 students can submit a 30-60 second video (doesn't need to be fancy, and may be recorded on a cell phone) sharing their vision of a message to include and welcome all individuals in our schools and communities. The first place prize will be a $50 gift certificate. To learn more, visit their website.   

April 15, 2014 - The deadline for students to apply for the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the American Public Works Association's scholarship. The scholarships will be awarded to applicants entering or continuing vocational educational training or to applicants entering or continuing a four-year college or university. Visit http://rockymountain.apwa.net (under the resource tab) for more information. For more information, e-mailkthomson@seaeng.com.   

 

 

 



 

OPPORTUNITIES 
Idaho Teens to Learn Digital Game Design as Career Path

Idaho students interested in a career in digital gaming and computer programming have the opportunity to participate in the Idaho Teen GameLab (ITGL).
 
ITGL is a six-week, fully online academic camp that provides career exploration in the exciting field of digital game design. ITGL is taught using 3D GameLab, a quest-based learning platform where students level up by playing educational "quests" at their own pace within Gamemaker Studio, Sploder, Unity, Minecraft and adventure maps. Students will collaborate in virtual worlds to plan and build civilizations, create personalized games, test and provide feedback on fellow-developers games. ITGL is co-sponsored by Idaho Digital Learning (IDLA) and GoGo Labs.
 
"At Idaho Digital Learning, we are always searching for innovative ways to improve learning opportunities for Idaho Students. Idaho Teen Game Lab provides a rich learning experience that promotes creativity, collaboration, communication and critical thinking which are essential skills in todays work environment. We are really excited about our partnership with GoGo Labs and have enjoyed working with them on this project" said Mike Caldwell, Idaho Digital Learning Director of Program Development
 
"Ninety-nine percent of teens play video games. GoGo Labs is focused on engaging students and inspiring teachers through gamified learning opportunities, and what could be more interesting than designing the games themselves? We're excited to be working with IDLA to bring this opportunity to Idaho teens" said Lisa Dawley, GoGo Labs CEO & Founder
 
In celebration of Digital Learning Day, registration will open on February 5, 2014.
 
Up to 200 middle and high school students throughout the state of Idaho can participate in the camp beginning in March. ITGL is great for beginning and intermediate game designers. For more information, or go to
http://idahoteengamelab.org/.

 

Arbor Day Photo Contest for 5th-12th grade students: Students submit digital photos that capture their interpretation of the Look to the Forest theme.  Cash prizes and more.  Submit entries by March 24.  More information and past photo galleries: www.idahoforests.org/photoentry.htm.

 

Idaho Writing Camps during Spring Break - The Cabin is hosting Idaho Writing Camps over Spring Break for Idaho youth. Join The Cabin, in collaboration with Boise Art Museum and Boise Rock School, for two new camps that provide adventures in the art of writing. Camps will take place March 24-28 from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information and to register online, visit www.thecabinidaho.org.  

 

Movie Trailer Cap Ed Contest:

$1000 Grand prize and other cash prizes to be be awarded to the top 3 entrants and their schools. The top 10 entries will be shown on the big screen at the awards ceremony. For complete contest rules visit CapEd.com/contest.

 

e-Camp- Grades -9 (June 8-10, 2014)

Explore engineering and computer science while living on campus in a college dormitory. Cost $200 (scholarships available) Application deadline is May 1st http://coen.boisestate.edu/k-12/summar programs/

 

e-Girls- Grades 9-11th (June 13-14)

Free overnight program for girls currently in 9th-11th grade. Workshops are led by Engineers professionals and college students.

http://coen.boisestate.edu/k-12/summer-programs/

 

Safe Sitter Babysitting Class at West Valley Medical Center

This class is for ages 11-13 and teaches future babysitters what to do when a child chokes, babysitting skills, childcare skills, hot to entertain children and keep them safe and when to call for help in an emergency. Contact 455-4095 to register. Cost is $45 and the kit is included.

 

 

$ for A's:

7-12th grade students are able to take their report card to Zion's Bank and get paid up to a dollar for each "A" on their report cards. They're also entered for a chance to win scholarship savings accounts. One hundred and fifty  $100 accounts and two $1000 accounts each school year.

Visit any Zions Bank financial center or check out zionsbank.com/pays4as for more details.

 

 

 

Donuts for A's:

Take your report card to Krispy Kreme's and get a donut for every "A".

 


Driver's Education Class Information:

 

About the instructor Camille Woodworth: She has been teaching Driver's Ed. for 10 years.  She has a business degree from Arizona State University, a K-8 Teaching Credential from BSU and has almost completed a Masters of Reading Education from BSU.  Graduated Driver Licensing Law in Idaho states that students aged 14.5 to 17 are required to attend 30 hours of classroom instruction, 6 hours of driving and 6 hours of observation behind the wheel.  After they graduate from Driver Education they are then required to drive for 6 months with a licensed driver aged 21 or older. 

 

Classes: The classes are typically 2 weeks in length for the classroom session with the driving stretching into a third or fourth week depending on the number of students in the class.  Classes are held from 3:30-6:30 M-F.  Classes for Vision students are held when there are 10 or more students enrolled. Students can be transported from Vision to the classroom at 310 N. Hawthorne St. in Middleton on bus #6.

 

Cost: The cost for Vision students is $190.00.  The state subsidizes the remaining tuition. Students are considered enrolled when Camille Woodworth has received a $100.00 deposit and the student registration paperwork.

 

Registration information: Go to the website at www.gcdrivingacademy.com or email gcdrivingacademy@gmail.com for more information.

 

SCHOOL CLOSURES/ SNOW DAYS:

 

 IN THE EVENT OF SCHOOL CLOSURE OR EMERGENCY CLOSURE: The most accurate updated information can be found on our Facebook page and our website at visioncharterschool.net.  We will also send out updates via this newsletter. If you would like to receive our newsletters, you may sign up on our website.

 

You may also check updates on KTVB channel 7, KBOI channel 2, KIVI/KSAW channel 6 and 9.

 

We are aware that many families are traveling a long distance daily to get to VCS.  In the event of snow and ice, we prefer that you and your family come late to school and be safe rather than rush to avoid a tardy and potentially encounter dangerous traffic situations. Therefore, we will not count your child absent as long as they are at school NO LATER than 10 a.m. daily during harsh weather conditions. Please notify the attendance clerk when signing in that the tardy was due to road conditions.  Tardies will always be excused during bad weather days. This grace period only applies on bad weather days.  Your safety is our first priority!  (Your child will still be responsible to make up missed work from any class per the attendance policy.)