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Intermediate Newsletter 11/21

Hello VCS Families,


 A Note from Dr. Hull

We sincerely appreciate the role of our VCS community in our school's journey. Your prayers are a vital part of the work we do, and we appreciate your continued support as we strive to do His work.

“Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and in His law he meditates day and night.” — Psalm 1:1-2




 Important Reminders

Conferences

Parent-Teacher Conferences are on Nov. 25th from 10:00 AM–7:45 PM. Please use this link to sign up: https://vcsapps.org/conferences/. Sign-ups close on Nov. 24th at 10:00 AM.

After-School Care

  • Care is offered daily from 2:45 to 4:15 PM.

  • Students still here after 2:45 PM will be charged $10/day.

  • Pickup must be by 4:15 PM; late pickups incur an additional $10 charge.

  • Ongoing late pickups may require a meeting with the principal.

  • Reminder: Only families paying for Aftercare may use this service. Families not up to date will be scheduled for a meeting.



Arrival & Dismissal Safety

  • Pull all the way forward in the half circle to keep traffic moving.

  • For safety, do not drop students on the street—buses and cars come from multiple directions.

  • To ensure the safety of our students, we have a strict policy of no early dismissals between 1:45 and 2:20 PM. This is to coordinate with the safety of buses and the dismissal process. Please be assured that your child's safety is our top priority, and we are unwaveringly committed to it.



Attendance Matters

Every student in Ohio is required to attend school daily. It's not just a rule, but a key factor in their academic success. Research indicates that strong attendance is directly linked to improved reading skills, better academic performance, and higher graduation rates. We are committed to your academic success and are here to support you every step of the way.

  • Students must arrive before 7:24 AM.

  • Absences require a note, email, or phone call to the office to be excused.

  • Students with 20 unexcused absences on EdChoice scholarships may lose eligibility.

  • Email excuses to Amanda Minnow: aminnow@vcsohio.org.



Uniforms

  • If your child has outgrown their uniforms, please consider donating them. These help us when students need a change during the day.

  • For uniform questions, please email Dolph Carroll at dcarroll@vcsohio.org.



Communication



Game & Activity Policy

Intermediate students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all games and activities. Students arriving without permission will be sent home. Students must remain seated with their parent/guardian during the disruption. 




Upcoming Dates


  • Nov 24: No School – Professional Development

  • Nov 25: Parent-Teacher Conferences – No School

  • Nov 26–28: Thanksgiving Break – No School

  • Dec. 2nd: Christmas Choir Concert 6:00 pm 

  • Dec. 5th: Christmas Parade (Downtown Youngstown) 6:00 pm 

  • Dec 5: Progress Reports Sent Home

  • Dec 12: Intermediate Spelling Bee

  • Dec 18: Intermediate Talent Show

  • Dec 19: 2-Hour Early Release

  • Dec 22 – Jan 2: Christmas Break

(More dates through winter and spring are listed on our website calendar.)


Weekly Highlights

Monday

  • Professional Development: No School for Students 

 Tuesday

  • Parent-Teacher Conferences from 10:00 am to 7:45 p.m. 

    • Must sign up by November 24th at 10. 

Wednesday

  • No School: Compensatory Day

Thursday

  • Have a fabulous Thanksgiving with your families 

Friday

  • No School 

Monday (Dec. 1st)

  • Welcome Back! See you by 7:24

  • Jr High Girls Basketball @ Lisbon David Anderson 5:30-7:30

 Tuesday (Dec. 2nd) 

  • Have a Terrific Tuesday 

  • Christmas Choir Concert @ 6:00

Wednesday (Dec. 3rd)

  • 3-5 Chapel

  • 6-8  Discipleship Groups

  • Jr High Boys Basketball @ Home @5:30

Thursday (Dec. 4th)

  • Be more like Jesus!

  • Jr High Girls Basketball @ Columbiana @ 5:30

  • Jr High Boys Basketball @ Home @5:30

Friday (Dec. 5th). 

  • Have a fantastic Friday.

  • 2nd Quarter Progress reports emailed home 

  • Christmas Parade (Downtown Youngstown) 6:00 pm 





 Scripture Encouragement

Psalm 107:1, "Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!", and 1 Thessalonians 5:18, "Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you"


God Bless,


 Dr. Jennifer Hull, Intermediate Principal


 Timothy Tensley, Intermediate Dean of Students

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