Vining News
October 14, 2018
This week at Vining
Monday, October 15, 2018
School Picture Day
BPS School Committee Meeting, Parker Elementary School, 6:00pm
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
BPS Redistricting Meeting, 12:00pm
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
The NED Show - whole school assembly
Early Release - Dismissal at 12:05pm
Trimester 1 Progress Reports Published
Billerica Substance Abuse Prevention Forum, Marshall Middle School 5:30pm
Thursday, October 18, 2018
ALICE Drill - rescheduled
Student Council 2:05pm
Friday, October 19, 2018
Bus Evacuation Drill
School Picture Day
BPS School Committee Meeting, Parker Elementary School, 6:00pm
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
BPS Redistricting Meeting, 12:00pm
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
The NED Show - whole school assembly
Early Release - Dismissal at 12:05pm
Trimester 1 Progress Reports Published
Billerica Substance Abuse Prevention Forum, Marshall Middle School 5:30pm
Thursday, October 18, 2018
ALICE Drill - rescheduled
Student Council 2:05pm
Friday, October 19, 2018
Bus Evacuation Drill
Save the Date
Monday, October 22, 2018
Redistricting Meeting, Town Hall, 6:30pm
Thursday, October 25, 2018
PAC Meeting, Parker Elementary, 7:00pm
Friday, October 26, 2018
PTO Sponsored Halloween Dance
Sunday, November 18, 2018
Monday, October 22, 2018
Redistricting Meeting, Town Hall, 6:30pm
Thursday, October 25, 2018
PAC Meeting, Parker Elementary, 7:00pm
Friday, October 26, 2018
PTO Sponsored Halloween Dance
Sunday, November 18, 2018
BPS Turkey Trot, Marshall Middle School
racewire.com/register.php?id=9575
ALICE Drill
Our ALICE Drill has been rescheduled for Thursday, October 18th. This safety drill is completed with cooperation from both the Billerica Police and Fire Department. Mrs. Gibelli will send out an email to parents once the drill is complete.
At the Vining, we prepare our students by explaining the drill is similar to a fire drill, and share the book I'm Not Scared, I'm Prepared. Our classroom teachers discuss the differences and the importance of knowing what to do in case of an emergency. Please contact Mrs. Gibelli if you have any questions.
BSAP Forum
On Wednesday, October 17th at 5:30pm, the Billerica Substance Abuse Prevention Committee is presenting a forum on substance abuse prevention. Topics will include: No First Time by The Evan G Foundation and Winchester Hospital's Steve Woods on vaping and other current drug trends.
Library Book Swap
On Tuesday, students in rooms 3, 7, 11, 15, and 16 will be given time to swap their library books. Please remember to have your child return their loaned book on this day.
Students in rooms 6, 4, 9, 13, 17, and 18 will swap books on October 23.
MCAS Dates
Hard to believe, but we are already scheduling for MCAS. If you have a student in grade three, four, or five, they are scheduled to participate in MCAS. The tests have been scheduled for April and May and will each have two sessions. If you are looking to schedule a family vacation, we ask that you arrange around these dates. Thank you in advance.
On Wednesday, Vining students will participate in The NED Show. This forty-five minute pay it forward presentation focuses on teaching students to:
Never give up,
Encourage others, and
Do your best.
After the presentation students will have an opportunity to purchase yo-yo's.
October Lunch Menu - please click to view
School Picture Day
O'Connor Studio will be at Vining on Monday, October 15 in the morning to take individual student pictures and class photographs. In honor of our closing year, O'Connor's has graciously offered to to take a whole school panoramic photograph. If you would like to purchase this image please return the separate order envelope.
Turkey Trot
The annual Billerica Partners for Education Turkey Trot, scheduled for Sunday, November 18. If you are available, please consider joining us for this fun, family-oriented community event. It would be great if the Vining could take home the participation trophy one last time. Hopefully the weather will cooperate more than last year's event. Students that register for the Turkey Trot receive a free t-shirt. Cost for adults to participate is $25. The registration link is racewire.com/register.php?id=9575
Have a Super Star Week!
racewire.com/register.php?id=9575
ALICE Drill
Our ALICE Drill has been rescheduled for Thursday, October 18th. This safety drill is completed with cooperation from both the Billerica Police and Fire Department. Mrs. Gibelli will send out an email to parents once the drill is complete.
At the Vining, we prepare our students by explaining the drill is similar to a fire drill, and share the book I'm Not Scared, I'm Prepared. Our classroom teachers discuss the differences and the importance of knowing what to do in case of an emergency. Please contact Mrs. Gibelli if you have any questions.
BSAP Forum
On Wednesday, October 17th at 5:30pm, the Billerica Substance Abuse Prevention Committee is presenting a forum on substance abuse prevention. Topics will include: No First Time by The Evan G Foundation and Winchester Hospital's Steve Woods on vaping and other current drug trends.
Library Book Swap
On Tuesday, students in rooms 3, 7, 11, 15, and 16 will be given time to swap their library books. Please remember to have your child return their loaned book on this day.
Students in rooms 6, 4, 9, 13, 17, and 18 will swap books on October 23.
MCAS Dates
Hard to believe, but we are already scheduling for MCAS. If you have a student in grade three, four, or five, they are scheduled to participate in MCAS. The tests have been scheduled for April and May and will each have two sessions. If you are looking to schedule a family vacation, we ask that you arrange around these dates. Thank you in advance.
ELA
Grade 3 - April 23 and 24
Grade 4 - April 9 and 10
Grade 5 - April 25 and 26
Math
Grade 3 - May 9 and 10
Grade 4 - May 7 and 8
Grade 5 - May 1 and 2
Science
Grade 5 - May 14 and 15
NED ShowOn Wednesday, Vining students will participate in The NED Show. This forty-five minute pay it forward presentation focuses on teaching students to:
Never give up,
Encourage others, and
Do your best.
After the presentation students will have an opportunity to purchase yo-yo's.
October Lunch Menu - please click to view
School Picture Day
O'Connor Studio will be at Vining on Monday, October 15 in the morning to take individual student pictures and class photographs. In honor of our closing year, O'Connor's has graciously offered to to take a whole school panoramic photograph. If you would like to purchase this image please return the separate order envelope.
Turkey Trot
The annual Billerica Partners for Education Turkey Trot, scheduled for Sunday, November 18. If you are available, please consider joining us for this fun, family-oriented community event. It would be great if the Vining could take home the participation trophy one last time. Hopefully the weather will cooperate more than last year's event. Students that register for the Turkey Trot receive a free t-shirt. Cost for adults to participate is $25. The registration link is racewire.com/register.php?id=9575