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Vining News
December 9, 2018

This week:
Monday, December 10, 2018
Early Release - dismissal at 12:05pm
No band/orchestra rehearsal

Tuesday, December 11, 2018

PTO Meeting, Art/Health Room, 7:00pm

Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Read to a Child
Fifth grade field trip, Star Lab
Band/orchestra rehearsal (make-up from Monday)

Thursday, December 13, 2018

Choral Concert, Vining Cafe, 9:00am 
Read to a Child
BPS Food Market, Marshall Middle School, 3:00pm

Friday, December 14, 2018

PBIS assembly
Trimester 1 report cards published
Third grade science
Shining Star, Art/Health room, 2:05pm (permission forms are on the Vining School website)

Upcoming Dates:

Monday, December 17, 2018
Fifth grade field trip, Star Lab

Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Read to a Child
Fifth grade field trip, Star Lab

Thursday, December 20, 2018

Read to a Child
Fifth grade field trip, Star Lab
Celtics raffle drawn

Friday, December 21, 2018

Early Release - dismissal at 10:55

Winter Vacation

December 24, 2018-Jan 1, 2019

Wednesday, January 2, 2019

School Re-opens

Celtics Tickets Raffle 
Please help support the Vining Elementary School fourth and fifth grade students in their fundraising efforts, and enter for a chance to win a grand prize of four tickets to see the Celtics play the Pacers on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at 7:00 PM.  Tickets are in Balcony 302, Row 6, Seats 1-4; includes a parking pass. Winner will be drawn on December 20.
Purchase 1 raffle ticket for $5, purchase 3 raffle tickets for $10, or purchase 7 raffle tickets for $20 (best value). All of the proceeds will be put directly towards the fourth and fifth grade end of year field trips and end of year celebrations.
Entry details will be sent in a separate email.
Coats for Kids
Thank you to the families that have already begun to donate winter coats and jackets.
The Vining School is hosting a Coat for Kids coat drive. Please donate new and gently used winter coats. All donated items will be professionally cleaned by Anton's and distributed to local families in need. The donation box is located in the main hallway.


Fun Run - Vining/Ditson
In March, we are planning to join the Ditson School in a fundraising event. Additional information will be sent home in the new year. The date of the Fun Run is Thursday, March 14

Game Night Orders
Thank you to everyone that came to Game Night on Thursday Night. We hope you had fun trying out some new games!
If you were not able to attend or did attend and are interested in ordering games, please contact Tracey Burke at traceybrown76@msn.com or send your order to school no later than Tuesday, December 11, 2018. Payment must be made by either cash or check made out to Vining PTO. Final orders will be submitted on Tuesday and games will be available before winter vacation. All available games can be viewed at http://gamewright.com/

Holiday Fair
Thank you to all our volunteers for making this year's fair a great success for the kids.

Lunch to Go Orders
We will be sending home lunch to go order forms this week. Please return the form if you would like your child to purchase a bag lunch for the scheduled half-day on December 21.

Lunch Menu
Our new menu is on a ten day/two week rotation. Please view our revised lunch menu by clicking the following link. December Lunch Menu

Morning Drop-off
Quick request/reminder: Vining staff do not begin work until 7:45am. Please do not drop your child off prior to this time. 

Recess
When the weather and temperatures permit, student will have outdoor recess. Please remind your child to wear warm winter gear to school and recess.

Report Cards
Report cards will be published on Friday, December 14. If you are not able to access your child's Aspen account contact portalhelp@billericak12.com. In the body of your email please include your name, your child's name, and class/grade in the body of your email.

Tree of Warmth Collections
Thank you to everyone that has already donated to the Tree of Warmth. This is the last week that we will be collecting warm winter items to donate to Catie's Closet. Please consider donating scarves, hats, mittens, and gloves. Donations will be accepted through Friday, December 14.


Have A Superstar Week!