Kindness Week 1/26

The Bulldog Bark

Frank Vessels Elementary School

Issue 20: January 26 - 30

A Great Place to Learn and Grow!

Go for the Gold!

Please remember: No school Friday, January 30 for teacher professional learning!

Coffee with the Principal

If you missed the latest installment of Coffee with the Principal, you can watch the full video here!

You can also see the Google Slides Presentation here!

Kindness Week at Vessels

Kindness Week will take place from Monday, January 26, to Thursday, January 29, 2026, and it is a special opportunity for our school to come together to practice compassion, empathy, and positive action, both on our campus and beyond. Throughout the week, students and staff will participate in activities that highlight the power of kindness, including creating a Kindness Chain to showcase kind words and actions, writing Positive Sticky Notes to uplift others, celebrating moments when individuals are Caught in the Act of kindness, and engaging in Kindness Bingo to encourage daily acts of care and respect.

These activities are designed to help students understand that even small gestures can make a big difference. Kindness strengthens our local community by building trust, belonging, and mutual respect, and it extends outward to impact the world by fostering understanding and unity across differences.

By intentionally focusing on kindness, we teach our students that their words and actions matter and that each of them has the power to help create a more caring, inclusive, and connected world.

Social Emotional Learning Night at Vessels!

Join us for a night of family, learning, and fun! Learn more about our SEL program, engage in activities and eat pizza while you are at it! Please RSVP by January 30 at 4:00 p.m.!

Click to RSVP

In and Out Family Night

We’re excited to invite you to an In-N-Out Cookout Fundraiser & Family Game Night coming to Vessels on Tuesday, February 17 at 5:00 PM! 🍔🎲

The In-N-Out Burger truck will be on campus, serving up a classic meal while we enjoy a fun, family-friendly evening together on the Vessels blacktop.

🍔 What’s Included

Each $8 meal ticket includes:

Hamburger, Cheeseburger, or Grilled Cheese, made fresh to order
Potato chips
Choice of soft drink

✨ Best part: Vessels PTA receives 75% of every ticket sold, which is an incredible return compared to most fundraisers!

🎲 Family Game Night Fun

Stick around and play! We’ll have:

Tables set up with a variety of board games
Lawn games for kids (and grown-ups!) to enjoy

🎟️ Ticket Details (Important!)

Pre-sale only — no sales at the event
Sales end February 11
Tickets are on sale now
Paper tickets for each meal purchased will be delivered to classrooms prior to the event and must be brought the night of the cookout

is a great opportunity to enjoy a delicious dinner, spend quality time with your family, and support our school in a BIG way. We hope to see you there!

Thank you for supporting Vessels PTA 💙

The Vessels Movie Night is Coming Soon!

The Vessels School Site Council

We welcome all families to the third SSC of the school year! The SSC is occurring on Tuesday, February 10 ay 3:05 p.m. via Zoom. You can join us on the day of the event here! If you would like to make a public comment, please fill out the form located here! Your voice matters!

Dine Out Night, Tuesday, Januart 27!

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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