Important Dates
& Information
Tuesdays are Shortened Days. School ends at 1:20 PM on these days.
5/4- Principal’s Chat- 8:00
5/07-5/18- CST testing
5/09- Shortened Day (1:35) - CST testing
5/10- Shortened Day (1:35) - CST testing
5/11- Shortened Day (1:35) - CST testing
5/11- Staff Appreciation Lunch
5/15- PTO (Board/6, General/7:00)
5/17- Family Fun-Menchies
5/22- SSC Meeting- 2:45
5/25- Student of the Month Celebration
5/25- Volunteer Brunch
5/28- No School- Memorial Day observed
School Lunch Menu
The school lunch menu can be found on the school’s main website, please follow the link to keep know what will be served for breakfast & lunch each day.
Free-Reduced Price Meals Applications are now online!
Meal applications were mailed to households over the summer; It is now possible to access the free-reduced price meal applications and submit them online. To find out more about the new lunch program, visit: http://cafe-la.lausd.net.
Keeping up to date!!
Find out what FoVG ?has on the Calendar for this Year. Visit out calendar page to see all the we have planned for the upcoming year.Our online calendar can be accessed here.
& Information
Tuesdays are Shortened Days. School ends at 1:20 PM on these days.
5/4- Principal’s Chat- 8:00
5/07-5/18- CST testing
5/09- Shortened Day (1:35) - CST testing
5/10- Shortened Day (1:35) - CST testing
5/11- Shortened Day (1:35) - CST testing
5/11- Staff Appreciation Lunch
5/15- PTO (Board/6, General/7:00)
5/17- Family Fun-Menchies
5/22- SSC Meeting- 2:45
5/25- Student of the Month Celebration
5/25- Volunteer Brunch
5/28- No School- Memorial Day observed
School Lunch Menu
The school lunch menu can be found on the school’s main website, please follow the link to keep know what will be served for breakfast & lunch each day.
Free-Reduced Price Meals Applications are now online!
Meal applications were mailed to households over the summer; It is now possible to access the free-reduced price meal applications and submit them online. To find out more about the new lunch program, visit: http://cafe-la.lausd.net.
Keeping up to date!!
Find out what FoVG ?has on the Calendar for this Year. Visit out calendar page to see all the we have planned for the upcoming year.Our online calendar can be accessed here.
To review the complete LAUSD calendar for the 2011-2012 school year, click here. Please note that we are on the Traditional (single-track) calendar.
We Need Your Help!
Keep Your Eyes Open
We are continuing to experience issues during the weekends with theft, graffiti, and vandalism. Recently, our red cones which are used for the valet program were stolen, benches were taken, the cafeteria was broken into, and multiple surfaces were graffitied.
If you know of a child who enters the locked school to skateboard please spread the word that school police is booking all trespassers. You can help by driving by the school and calling school police if you see people on the yard after hours. The number is posted on signs around the school. Let’s get this stopped!
Crime Watch
And on the night of Open House, a car had a window broken out and purse hidden under a jacket was stolen. This is just another reminder not to leave anything of value in your car—not to run in “really quickly” and definitely don’t try to “hide” things—not electronics, not purses, and not musical instruments. If it’s valuable to you, take it with you.
SUNSHINE CANYON LANDFILL - Report Odors
The AQMD has a hotline for reporting unwanted odors from the Sunshine Canyon Landfill. Any time you feel the air quality around the school is less than desirable, PLEASE CALL 1-800-CUT-SMOG (1-800-288-7664).
Keep Your Eyes Open
We are continuing to experience issues during the weekends with theft, graffiti, and vandalism. Recently, our red cones which are used for the valet program were stolen, benches were taken, the cafeteria was broken into, and multiple surfaces were graffitied.
If you know of a child who enters the locked school to skateboard please spread the word that school police is booking all trespassers. You can help by driving by the school and calling school police if you see people on the yard after hours. The number is posted on signs around the school. Let’s get this stopped!
Crime Watch
And on the night of Open House, a car had a window broken out and purse hidden under a jacket was stolen. This is just another reminder not to leave anything of value in your car—not to run in “really quickly” and definitely don’t try to “hide” things—not electronics, not purses, and not musical instruments. If it’s valuable to you, take it with you.
SUNSHINE CANYON LANDFILL - Report Odors
The AQMD has a hotline for reporting unwanted odors from the Sunshine Canyon Landfill. Any time you feel the air quality around the school is less than desirable, PLEASE CALL 1-800-CUT-SMOG (1-800-288-7664).
THANK YOU TARGET!! 
We are proud to announce that Van Gogh's art enrichment program,Meet The Masters, was awarded a $2000 grant by Target® for providing outstanding art education in public schools. With arts funding cut every year, the FoVG PTO recognizes the need for art education and many families come to the school for this program.Thank you Target for the generous donation!
We are proud to announce that Van Gogh's art enrichment program,Meet The Masters, was awarded a $2000 grant by Target® for providing outstanding art education in public schools. With arts funding cut every year, the FoVG PTO recognizes the need for art education and many families come to the school for this program.Thank you Target for the generous donation!
FoVG Newsletter
Going Green!
We are looking for ways to improve our communications throughout the school, while cutting costs. After the first month, our newsletter will now primarily be available electronically either ONLINE as a web page, a file that can be downloaded and printed at home. The goal this year is to print a limited number of newsletters, but not limit important information reaching our families. There will still be a limited number of printed copies available in the front office and Parent Center.
If you would still like to receive a printed version of the newsletter in the Wednesday packet, please email us at vangoghcalendar@gmail.com to be placed on the mailing list. If not, you will be receiving an email version of the newsletter.
We are looking for ways to improve our communications throughout the school, while cutting costs. After the first month, our newsletter will now primarily be available electronically either ONLINE as a web page, a file that can be downloaded and printed at home. The goal this year is to print a limited number of newsletters, but not limit important information reaching our families. There will still be a limited number of printed copies available in the front office and Parent Center.
If you would still like to receive a printed version of the newsletter in the Wednesday packet, please email us at vangoghcalendar@gmail.com to be placed on the mailing list. If not, you will be receiving an email version of the newsletter.
Peanut Policy
Please support us......Due to severe peanut allergies, we request that snacks and lunches are PEANUT FREE! Thank you for your support!
RECYCLING Update!
If you send Capri Sun juices or Lunch-ables to school with your kids, be sure to have them look for special recycling bins for those products! Much like plastic bottles & boxtops for education, we can get money for collecting them! Do your part to recycle AND help the school!
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LAUSD Calendar Change
Official changes to the LAUSD Calendar
5th Grade Culmination: Friday, June 15, 2012
Last day of school: Tuesday, June 19, 2012 (minimum day)
First day of instruction for 2012-2013 Academic Year: Tuesday, August 14, 2012
PLEASE NOTE!
Due to the recently announced changes in the LAUSD calendar as it pertains to the last day of school, we are changing some of our fifth grade activities.
Our fifth grade culmination will now be on Friday, June 15th, from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM. On Monday, June 18th, we will have our famous softball game beginning at 8:15 with the 5th graders playing against the staff. On Tuesday, June 19th, our 5th graders will go to O'Melveny park
from 9-12, for their end of the year picnic.
We apologize for any inconvenience these changes may cause and thank you in advance for your understanding.
Gale Gundersen, Principal
Official changes to the LAUSD Calendar
5th Grade Culmination: Friday, June 15, 2012
Last day of school: Tuesday, June 19, 2012 (minimum day)
First day of instruction for 2012-2013 Academic Year: Tuesday, August 14, 2012
PLEASE NOTE!
Due to the recently announced changes in the LAUSD calendar as it pertains to the last day of school, we are changing some of our fifth grade activities.
Our fifth grade culmination will now be on Friday, June 15th, from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM. On Monday, June 18th, we will have our famous softball game beginning at 8:15 with the 5th graders playing against the staff. On Tuesday, June 19th, our 5th graders will go to O'Melveny park
from 9-12, for their end of the year picnic.
We apologize for any inconvenience these changes may cause and thank you in advance for your understanding.
Gale Gundersen, Principal
WEEKLY VOICEBLAST - 5/12/2012
Hello, this is Mary Huffman, Friends of Van Gogh PTO President with your weekly announcements.
We have a correction to the dates for the 5th grade activities… Our fifth grade culmination will now be on Friday, June 15th, from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM. On Monday, June 18th, we will have our famous softball game beginning at 8:15 with the 5th graders playing against the staff. On Tuesday, June 19th, our 5th graders will go to O'Melveny park from 9-12, for their end of the year picnic.
CST testing continues this week. Be sure to send your students to school after a healthy breakfast and with a great snack of high quality brain food like bananas and granola bars.
Join us for a Dream Dinner fundraiser tomorrow, Monday from 6-8. Make a 6 serving meal for just $25 and $10 comes back to the school. You will need to sign-up ahead of time in the office in order to attend…
Please plan to attend the PTO General Meeting on Tuesday, May 15th at 7pm in the library. We will be voting for next year’s open PTO Board positions. Join us.
Thursday, May 17th is a dine-out night at Menchie’s to celebrate the end of CST testing. It runs from 11am to 11pm and you do not need a flyer in order to give credit to Van Gogh. What a sweet way to end our testing season.
Kindergarten parents, please note that the Kinder Culmination will be at 8:30am on Tuesday, June 19th.
If you volunteered at Van Gogh for even an hour this year – hats off to you! And please please please attend our volunteer brunch hosted by the entire staff to honor parent volunteers. This great event is scheduled for this Friday, May 25th at 10:00am.
Carnival is coming on June 1. Please join us for the next Carnival planning meeting on Wednesday, May 16th at 6:30 in the library.
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CST TESTING SCHEDULE Please have students to school ONTIME these important days. Also, please avoid scheduling appointments for school hours. One of the best ways to prepare your student is to review past CST questions with them. Follow the link CST Sample Questions and you will find what you need.
PLEASE NOTE THAT May 9th through May 11th are SHORTENED DAYS (1:35pm Dismissal).
Grades 2 & 3
Practice Tests - Monday 5/7; ELA - Tuesday 5/8 to Thursday 5/10; Math - Tuesday 5/15 to Thursday 5/17
Grade 4
Practice Tests - Monday 5/7; ELA - Tuesday 5/8 & Wednesday 5/9; Math - Thursday 5/10 & Friday 5/11
Grade 5
ELA - Tuesday 5/8 & Wednesday 5/9; Math - Thursday 5/10 & Friday 5/11; Science - Tuesday 5/15 & Wednesday 5/16
PLEASE NOTE THAT May 9th through May 11th are SHORTENED DAYS (1:35pm Dismissal).
Grades 2 & 3
Practice Tests - Monday 5/7; ELA - Tuesday 5/8 to Thursday 5/10; Math - Tuesday 5/15 to Thursday 5/17
Grade 4
Practice Tests - Monday 5/7; ELA - Tuesday 5/8 & Wednesday 5/9; Math - Thursday 5/10 & Friday 5/11
Grade 5
ELA - Tuesday 5/8 & Wednesday 5/9; Math - Thursday 5/10 & Friday 5/11; Science - Tuesday 5/15 & Wednesday 5/16
Principal’s Note!
Dear Van Gogh Families,
May 7th. This test will be one of the multiple measures used to evaluate our school, our teachers, and your
children. We need EVERYONE on board so that the tests accurately reflect how much your children are
learning. The following are some of the issues that you, as parents, have control over:
• Please send your children to school every day, unless they are sick.
• Plan to arrive at school a few minutes earlier, so that your family is not rushed. Our yard is open
at 7:45 to supervise your children. A child who has to run for class doesn’t get to start the school day
calmly.
• Make sure your children eat a good breakfast, filled with protein, so their tummies are full and their
brains are fueled.
• Don’t fight or argue before school. Plan your morning with plenty of time and treat each day as you
do on birthdays. Try for a “Mom or Dad of the Month” type of parenting during this period (easier
said than done, I realize ☺). Lay out clothes the night before, put on nice music in the house or car,
use a special plate to serve meals.You get the drift. Using your Parenting 101 skills will
positively fill your children’s buckets and make a difference in how well they perform.
• Enforce bedtime so your children get an optimal amount of sleep.
• Send your children to school in comfortable clothing.
We appreciate your support during these “high stakes” weeks. As always, thank you for ALL you do.
You are AWESOME!
With sincere appreciation,
Gale Gundersen, Principal
Dear Van Gogh Families,
Ready! Set!! GO! It is time for the children in grades 2-5 to take the state CST which will begin on
May 7th. This test will be one of the multiple measures used to evaluate our school, our teachers, and your
children. We need EVERYONE on board so that the tests accurately reflect how much your children are
learning. The following are some of the issues that you, as parents, have control over:
• Please send your children to school every day, unless they are sick.
• Plan to arrive at school a few minutes earlier, so that your family is not rushed. Our yard is open
at 7:45 to supervise your children. A child who has to run for class doesn’t get to start the school day
calmly.
• Make sure your children eat a good breakfast, filled with protein, so their tummies are full and their
brains are fueled.
• Don’t fight or argue before school. Plan your morning with plenty of time and treat each day as you
do on birthdays. Try for a “Mom or Dad of the Month” type of parenting during this period (easier
said than done, I realize ☺). Lay out clothes the night before, put on nice music in the house or car,
use a special plate to serve meals.You get the drift. Using your Parenting 101 skills will
positively fill your children’s buckets and make a difference in how well they perform.
• Enforce bedtime so your children get an optimal amount of sleep.
• Send your children to school in comfortable clothing.
We appreciate your support during these “high stakes” weeks. As always, thank you for ALL you do.
You are AWESOME!
With sincere appreciation,
Gale Gundersen, Principal
The Dollars and “Sense” of Attendance
In addition to missing instruction with our fast-paced curriculum, your children generate a loss of money to the District when they miss school. During the 2010-2011 school year Van Gogh had lost revenue of $97,423 from absences!
In September of this year the revenue lost was $3,258 and in October $4,825. Please, please send your children to school unless they are sick. If you are unable to schedule doctor appointments for afterschool, please schedule them for the afternoon. Your children will learn more and will be practicing a work ethic that will positively serve them throughout life.
In addition to missing instruction with our fast-paced curriculum, your children generate a loss of money to the District when they miss school. During the 2010-2011 school year Van Gogh had lost revenue of $97,423 from absences!
In September of this year the revenue lost was $3,258 and in October $4,825. Please, please send your children to school unless they are sick. If you are unable to schedule doctor appointments for afterschool, please schedule them for the afternoon. Your children will learn more and will be practicing a work ethic that will positively serve them throughout life.
Calendar of Events
Be sure to add our google calendar to your bookmarks!
Staff Appreciation Week - May 7th - 11th
Please join the PTO in these themed activities to show the entire Van Gogh Staff how much they are appreciated this week and all year round. Don’t forget to include aides, office staff, administration, cafeteria staff, custodians, speech, art, computer, p.e. and music teachers. Please note that all of these activities are suggested and are optional for your student to participate in. You and your child may wish to acknowledge the Van Gogh staff in any way you choose. DOWNLOAD FLYER HERE
Monday, May 7th
“How sweet it is to be taught by you!”
The PTO will treat the staff to a lovely breakfast of muffins to start their special week.
Tuesday, May 8th
“Our Educators lead in the ‘write’ direction”
Have your student write a personal letter or draw a picture to give to their teacher or any other staff member to let them know how much they are appreciated. Mrs. Gundersen and Ms. Heimlich are providing lunch for the staff and would appreciate 6 volunteers to help watch the yard during lunch from 11:30am to 1:00pm to allow all staff and aides to join in the lunch.
Wednesday, May 9th
“Educators help small things grow”
Have your student share a flower (real, silk, homemade) or plant with their teacher or any other staff member.
Thursday, May 10th
“Thanks for making school days fun”
Have your student bring in a ream of paper, tissues, hand sanitizer, baby wipes, gift cards to office supply store, Kinkos, Target, Walmart, or any other store. These things will really make your teacher and other Van Gogh Staff happy and help them more than you know! Scrip gift cards are available at school and help the school as a fundraiser!
Friday, May 11th
“You deserve a break today!”
Lunch will be provided by the families in grades Kindergarten, 2 and 4 today. Please don’t forget to bring in a dish to add to the luncheon. Parents in other grades are welcome to contribute to the lunch as well. Items should be brought to the school office no later than 11:30am. Volunteers can come to the auditorium to help at 10:00am.
We would also appreciate 6 volunteers to help watch the yard during lunch from 11:30am to 1:00pm to allow all staff and aides to join in the lunch.
Please join the PTO in these themed activities to show the entire Van Gogh Staff how much they are appreciated this week and all year round. Don’t forget to include aides, office staff, administration, cafeteria staff, custodians, speech, art, computer, p.e. and music teachers. Please note that all of these activities are suggested and are optional for your student to participate in. You and your child may wish to acknowledge the Van Gogh staff in any way you choose. DOWNLOAD FLYER HERE
Monday, May 7th
“How sweet it is to be taught by you!”
The PTO will treat the staff to a lovely breakfast of muffins to start their special week.
Tuesday, May 8th
“Our Educators lead in the ‘write’ direction”
Have your student write a personal letter or draw a picture to give to their teacher or any other staff member to let them know how much they are appreciated. Mrs. Gundersen and Ms. Heimlich are providing lunch for the staff and would appreciate 6 volunteers to help watch the yard during lunch from 11:30am to 1:00pm to allow all staff and aides to join in the lunch.
Wednesday, May 9th
“Educators help small things grow”
Have your student share a flower (real, silk, homemade) or plant with their teacher or any other staff member.
Thursday, May 10th
“Thanks for making school days fun”
Have your student bring in a ream of paper, tissues, hand sanitizer, baby wipes, gift cards to office supply store, Kinkos, Target, Walmart, or any other store. These things will really make your teacher and other Van Gogh Staff happy and help them more than you know! Scrip gift cards are available at school and help the school as a fundraiser!
Friday, May 11th
“You deserve a break today!”
Lunch will be provided by the families in grades Kindergarten, 2 and 4 today. Please don’t forget to bring in a dish to add to the luncheon. Parents in other grades are welcome to contribute to the lunch as well. Items should be brought to the school office no later than 11:30am. Volunteers can come to the auditorium to help at 10:00am.
We would also appreciate 6 volunteers to help watch the yard during lunch from 11:30am to 1:00pm to allow all staff and aides to join in the lunch.
Van Gogh Carnival in Coming, Friday, June 1, 2012
• Game Booths • Yummy Food • Inflatables • Sweet Shop • Cake Walk • Gold Fish Ball • Clay Molding • Kids Art • & much more •
Pre-sale of tickets begins after school May 29th-May 31st
Pre-sale Pricing: 25 tickets for $20, 11 tickets for $10
Join us to help plan the Carnival:
Wed, May 16 at 6:30 in the library
Mon, May 21 at 6:30 in the library
Wed, May 30 at 6:30 in the library.
To make this event happen, please sign up for a volunteer shift through Volunteer Spot. It is fun and easy. Sign up is in the office or email Jasmine at jclss11@gmail.com.
Congrats to 5th Grader, Gaby Loscos on her winning t-shirt design.
Second Annual HAIR RAISING Coming June 4th!
Thinking of cutting your hair? DON'T!! Ok, maybe just wait a couple of months. Look for more information in the next few weeks about our 2nd annual Hair Drive! There was a GREAT turnout of kids AND adults donating hair to Pantene & Locks of Love last year. Let's show everyone just how much Van Gogh Cares!
• Game Booths • Yummy Food • Inflatables • Sweet Shop • Cake Walk • Gold Fish Ball • Clay Molding • Kids Art • & much more •
Pre-sale of tickets begins after school May 29th-May 31st
Pre-sale Pricing: 25 tickets for $20, 11 tickets for $10
Join us to help plan the Carnival:
Wed, May 16 at 6:30 in the library
Mon, May 21 at 6:30 in the library
Wed, May 30 at 6:30 in the library.
To make this event happen, please sign up for a volunteer shift through Volunteer Spot. It is fun and easy. Sign up is in the office or email Jasmine at jclss11@gmail.com.
Congrats to 5th Grader, Gaby Loscos on her winning t-shirt design.
Second Annual HAIR RAISING Coming June 4th!
Thinking of cutting your hair? DON'T!! Ok, maybe just wait a couple of months. Look for more information in the next few weeks about our 2nd annual Hair Drive! There was a GREAT turnout of kids AND adults donating hair to Pantene & Locks of Love last year. Let's show everyone just how much Van Gogh Cares!
PTO Board Meeting & Elections Tuesday, May 15th
The Board meeting is at 6:00pm. Followed by the final General Meeting for the school year at 7:00 pm. Child care will be provided by the YMCA. Please be on hand to vote for those elected board positions that will be filled for the 2012-13 year. The slate & list of responsibilities are available for viewing at the FoVG PTO display window outside the front office.
Box Tops for Education
Do you need more BoxTop sheets? Download the Valentine's theme OR the Marketplace sheets.
Did you know that you can also earn eBoxTops when you shop on-line? Over 100 popular retailers give eBoxTops to Van Gogh when you start your online shopping trip at www.btfe.com/marketplace.
Just click on your favorite retailer and eBoxTops will be donated directly to your school with your qualifying purchase. You can earn up to 15 eBoxTops per $10 you spend. Don’t miss out on this easy way to earn even more for your Van Gogh!
Some of the retailers that participate in eBoxTops:
• Target
• Walmart
• Expedia
• Best Buy
• Flowers.com
• Current
• Oriental Trading
• Apple
• Barnes & Noble
Be sure to check out www.btfe.com/marketplace and create an account and start earning eBoxTops!
School Site Council
The Board meeting is at 6:00pm. Followed by the final General Meeting for the school year at 7:00 pm. Child care will be provided by the YMCA. Please be on hand to vote for those elected board positions that will be filled for the 2012-13 year. The slate & list of responsibilities are available for viewing at the FoVG PTO display window outside the front office.
Box Tops for Education
Do you need more BoxTop sheets? Download the Valentine's theme OR the Marketplace sheets.
Did you know that you can also earn eBoxTops when you shop on-line? Over 100 popular retailers give eBoxTops to Van Gogh when you start your online shopping trip at www.btfe.com/marketplace.
Just click on your favorite retailer and eBoxTops will be donated directly to your school with your qualifying purchase. You can earn up to 15 eBoxTops per $10 you spend. Don’t miss out on this easy way to earn even more for your Van Gogh!
Some of the retailers that participate in eBoxTops:
• Target
• Walmart
• Expedia
• Best Buy
• Flowers.com
• Current
• Oriental Trading
• Apple
• Barnes & Noble
Be sure to check out www.btfe.com/marketplace and create an account and start earning eBoxTops!
School Site Council
The Van Gogh School Site Council (SSC) holds six meetings a year on Tuesdays at 2:45 pm. The SSC is the governing body of the school and handles everything from writing of the school site plan, to handling safety concerns, to making budget decisions. Five parents along with five staff members including the principal make up the council. Meetings are open to the public, and the next meeting is December 13th. Feel free to attend.
Safety First!
As we start the new year, please remember to observe all traffic laws including those against jaywalking and double parking. Observe safe speeds around the school. Take the time to stop fully. Since school started in September, we have had several “close calls.” Trying to save a few seconds or minutes are not worth risking the safety of any child... especially yours. And please don’t ask your children to break the law – we all need to lead by example and be good role models for our children!
Scrip is Available in the Front Office
We are happy to announce we now carry Target gift cards. Don't forget to stop by the office or purchase your gift cards on Friday before you shop!! We have all your favorite stores like Target, Walmart, Arco, Vons, Childrens Place, Game Stop and more....
We need your support!! If you shop at Ralph's, don't forget to log onto Ralphs and register your card. It doesn't cost anything and the school benefits. Also, don't forget to log onto www.escrip.com and register your credit, debit and Vons cards here. Again, there is no cost and our school benefits. For a complete list of all the businesses that participate (and the amounts they donate back to the school) in the scrip program, visit www.glscrip.com.
Keeping VG Kids Safe
At Van Gogh, parents pride themselves on doing the right thing--they took prenatal vitamins, kept all those well baby appointments, read to their little ones, and tucked them in safely at night.
Please don’t lull yourself into doing something to save time that could put your child or someone else’s child at risk. We repeatedly mention the top most dangerous activities around the school, specifically because we don’t want to risk an injury.
Please observe all traffic laws including those against jaywalking and double parking. Observe safe speeds around the school. Take the time to stop fully. And don’t ask your children to break the law. You could get a ticket, or worse.
In the Information Age
Van Gogh provides numerous ways to stay in contact and provide information. Parents have 24-hour access to the Van Gogh ES website and the Friends of Van Gogh websites. Phone blasts arrive at 5 pm each Sunday and a great suggestion is to let the message machine pick it up to refer to it later. Are you getting the printed copy of the phone blast by email? Important dates are added to the marquee for parents using the front gate. The entire year’s calendar can be downloaded. By some simple sleuthing, and avoiding phoning the office for information available elsewhere, families will shorten the wait and busy signals for really important things.
Safety First!
As we start the new year, please remember to observe all traffic laws including those against jaywalking and double parking. Observe safe speeds around the school. Take the time to stop fully. Since school started in September, we have had several “close calls.” Trying to save a few seconds or minutes are not worth risking the safety of any child... especially yours. And please don’t ask your children to break the law – we all need to lead by example and be good role models for our children!
Scrip is Available in the Front Office
We are happy to announce we now carry Target gift cards. Don't forget to stop by the office or purchase your gift cards on Friday before you shop!! We have all your favorite stores like Target, Walmart, Arco, Vons, Childrens Place, Game Stop and more....
We need your support!! If you shop at Ralph's, don't forget to log onto Ralphs and register your card. It doesn't cost anything and the school benefits. Also, don't forget to log onto www.escrip.com and register your credit, debit and Vons cards here. Again, there is no cost and our school benefits. For a complete list of all the businesses that participate (and the amounts they donate back to the school) in the scrip program, visit www.glscrip.com.
Keeping VG Kids Safe
At Van Gogh, parents pride themselves on doing the right thing--they took prenatal vitamins, kept all those well baby appointments, read to their little ones, and tucked them in safely at night.
Please don’t lull yourself into doing something to save time that could put your child or someone else’s child at risk. We repeatedly mention the top most dangerous activities around the school, specifically because we don’t want to risk an injury.
Please observe all traffic laws including those against jaywalking and double parking. Observe safe speeds around the school. Take the time to stop fully. And don’t ask your children to break the law. You could get a ticket, or worse.
In the Information Age
Van Gogh provides numerous ways to stay in contact and provide information. Parents have 24-hour access to the Van Gogh ES website and the Friends of Van Gogh websites. Phone blasts arrive at 5 pm each Sunday and a great suggestion is to let the message machine pick it up to refer to it later. Are you getting the printed copy of the phone blast by email? Important dates are added to the marquee for parents using the front gate. The entire year’s calendar can be downloaded. By some simple sleuthing, and avoiding phoning the office for information available elsewhere, families will shorten the wait and busy signals for really important things.
