Happy 2026! Welcome Back!

The Bulldog Bark

Frank Vessels Elementary School

Issue 19: January 12 - 16

A Great Place to Learn and Grow!

Go for the Gold!

Welcome Back, Vessels Bulldogs!

Welcome back to our school community. As we step into 2026 together, we do so with excitement, purpose, and a strong sense of partnership among students, staff, and families as we prepare for a year filled with learning, growth, and community.

Our focus will remain on high-level instruction that challenges and supports every learner while also nurturing our students' social and emotional well-being. Our dedicated staff continues to inspire with their commitment to excellence and their belief in what our students can achieve.

We are also looking forward to strengthening our partnership with families through meaningful opportunities for parent involvement, community events, and open communication. In addition, we are excited to honor and celebrate the rich cultures that make our school community so special, and to make time for joy, fun, and memorable experiences.

Together, we will continue to create a welcoming, engaging, and supportive environment where every child can thrive. I look forward to a productive and exciting year ahead and to working alongside you as we make 2026 a truly special year for our school community.

Happy Lunar New Year

Join us as we celebrate Lunar New Year at Vessels on January 23, 2026! We welcome all to join us as we celebrate our SOTM award winners and the year of the horse!

Coffee with the Principal

Join us via Zoom as we discuss Kindness Week, Attendance, Academics, and much more! Please look for a Seesaw this week with the Zoom link!

Friends of Vessels

At Vessels Elementary, we are fortunate to have both the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and the Friends of Vessels (FOV) 501(c)(3) nonprofit working together to support our students.

The PTA offers programs and opportunities that benefit all students, including field trips, assemblies, and school-wide events. Because the PTA’s mission is to serve every child, funds raised through membership dues and events are used to support experiences that reach the entire student body.

The Friends of Vessels (FOV), our school-based 501(c)(3) organization, helps “fill the gaps” by funding items and experiences that the PTA cannot cover. This includes grade-level or program-specific needs, such as classroom materials, enrichment opportunities, and special projects.

Because FOV is a nonprofit, donations are tax-deductible, and the group can also apply for grants and business partnerships to bring even more resources to Vessels.

Together, the PTA and Friends of Vessels make a powerful team: the PTA ensures all students benefit, while FOV provides flexibility to support grade-level and classroom-specific needs directly.

Friends of Vessels Events

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