Dear  Panther  Families:

Village  Elementary  School,  everyone  is  focused  on  educating  and  ensuring  that  the  needs  of  each  child  are  meet.    We  are  doing  this  while  maintaining  high  quality  instruction,  continuous  improvement  and  ongoing,  effective  communication.

Last  month,  our  students  participated  in  the  Annual  Black  History  celebration.    It  included  various  components  of  the  arts  and  history.    Students  displayed  their  hard  work  by  successfully  performing  for  the  community  and  for  our  school.    Thank  you,  to  everyone  that  participated  in  our  Black  History  celebration,  for  your  tireless  efforts  toward  making  our  Black  History  show  a  great  success.    

This  year,  all  third,  fourth  and  Iifth  grade  students  will  take  the  Florida  Comprehensive  Assessment  Test  (FCAT)  during  the  window  of  April  15-­‐26th.    Parents,  please  ensure  that  your  children  are  in  attendance  during  these  days.    For  Iifth  grade  only,  the  FCAT  for  Math  will  be  administered  on  the  computer.    In  preparation,  students  have  been  given  the  opportunity  to  familiarize  themselves  with  the  options  and  functions  of  the  computer  based  assessment.    They  also  had  the  opportunity  to  take  practice  tests  on  the  computer.  

Parents,  please  continue  to  assist  us  by  making  sure  that  your  child  is  reading  everyday,  practicing  math  facts  and  completing  assignments  using  the  skills  they  have  learned  in  the  classrooms.    At  Village  Elementary,  we  do  our  best  to  provide  a  meaningful  and  relevant  education  for  your  child,  your  continued  assistance  is  greatly  appreciated.    Together  we  can  make  a  difference  in  the  lives  of  all  our  children.  

If  you  have  any  questions,  please  feel  free  to  give  me  a  call  at  754-­‐322-­‐8750.

Respectfully  yours,Deborah A. Peeples Deborah  A.  Peeples      Principal

Panther Press2100 Northwest 70th Avenue, Sunrise Florida, 33313

Phone : 754-322-8750Facsimile:754-322-8790

Web Address: village.browardschools.com

March 12, 2013

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Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Department

ESE  Advisory  Council  Meetings  are  held  at  Piper  High  School  in  the  Small  

Auditorium  monthly  on  Wednesdays.    The  upcoming  Advisory  Council  Meeting  

will  be  held  on  Wednesday,  March  13,  2013

 6:00  PM  –  9:00  PMMeet  our  Superintendent

Please  feel  free  to  visit  the  ESE  Advisory  Council  Website  at  

www.browardeseadvisory.comFor  questions  or  concerns  you  may  contact  

754-­‐321-­‐2252  or  email:  browardeseadvisory@gmail.com

VolunteersSchool  volunteers  are  extra-­‐special  people.    As  a  volunteer  you  will  work  doing  activities  that  match  your  skills,  or  even  learn  new  skills  while  helping  students.  Any  contribution  will  make  a  difference.

Whether  you  are  a  student  seeking  community  service  opportunities,  a  parent  or  grandparent  seeking  to  become  more  involved  in  the  education  of  your  children  or  grandchildren,  a  retired  or  senior  citizen  seeking  an  outlet  for  your  talents,  experiences,  and  skills,  or  a  corporation  wishing  to  give  your  employees  greater  opportunity  to  be  involved  in  their  community,  the  Village  Elementary  School  Volunteer  Program  has  the  answer  to  your  needs.  To  register  please  visit  www.getinvolvedineducation.com.

Some  volunteer  opportunities  available  this  year  are:

•Reading  Aloud  to  Students• Field  Trip  Chaperone•Computer  Monitor/Assistant• Special  Projects  Helper•Bulletin  Board  Helper•Clerical  Duties  Helper

Date Event

March 4-8! ! Book Fair

March 12 Local Area Voting

March 13 SAC/SAF/PTO @ 8:30 a.m.National Elementary Honor Society Induction

March 14 Spring Concert

March 21 Early Release @ 12 noon

March 22 No School

March 25-29 No School Spring Break

April 1 School Resumes

1. Make sure your child attends school regularly. Remember that tests reflect the overall

achievement of your child. The more often the child is in a learning situation, the more likely he/she will do well on tests.

2. Give your child encouragement. Praise him/her for the things done well throughout the year. A child who is afraid of failing is more likely to make a mistake.

3. See that your child has a well-rounded diet. A healthy body leads to a healthy, active mind.

4. See that your child completes homework assignments. Homework supports classroom instruction and can help your child increase his/her comprehension of the classroom work.

5. Meet with your childʼs teacher(s) as often as possible to discuss your childʼs progress. Parents and teachers should work together to benefit the child.

6. Ask the teacher(s) to suggest activities for you to do at home with your child. Such activities can help your child improve his/her understanding of school work.

7. Make sure your child is well rested on school days. Children who are tired are less likely to pay attention in class or to handle the demands of classwork and tests.

8. Try not to be overly anxious about test scores. Too much emphasis on test scores can be upsetting to children.

9. Find out which tests your child will take and for what purposes. The school principal and counselor should provide you with a schedule of testing for the year and explain the use of the tests.

10. Make sure your child arrives on time for school.

11. See that your child dresses comfortably. Students should wear clothes that are comfortable and appropriate for the weather.

12. If your child wears a hearing aid or glasses, be sure he/she remembers to use them during all testing sessions.

13. Make sure your child receives any necessary test taking accommodations.

14. Remember, make sure that your child is well rested and has a healthy breakfast on the day of the test.

Florida Department of Education Office of Family and Community Outreach

Test Taking Tipsfor Parents to Remember

S.T.A.M.P. ProgramOur S.T.A.M.P. Military Ball will be held at the Signature Grand located in Davie, Florida. The Military Ball is a social event that will allow all S.T.A.M.P. Program parents and students to enjoy a formal evening together based upon the Military Tradition. The cost of the event will be $25.00 per person. This price includes a luxurious full course dinner, refreshments and entertainment for all. Please stay posted for further information regarding the date and time for this event.

Spotlight on KindergartenGreetings  Parents,  

  Kindergarten  Graduation  will  be  held  on  Monday,  June  3rd,  2013,  at  8:45  a.m.    This  event  will  take  place  at  our  school’s  cafeteria.    Please  stay  posted  for  further  information  regarding  this  cheerful  celebration.  

The  Kindergarten  Team  looks  forward  to  your  continuous  support.    If  you  have  any  questions  or  concerns,  please  do  not  hesitate  to  contact  your  child’s  Kindergarten  teacher.  

Village Elementary School

presents our

Spring Concert

Thursday, March 14th, 2013

Location: Cafeteria

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Cost: Free to all Village Family

Come celebrate with us!

New Kindergarten & First Grade Pick-up Area

As a result of comments and suggestions from you, we have moved the afternoon dismissal area for our Kindergarten and First Grade students. Parents who are picking up a Kindergartner or First Grader will have to use the parking lot on 69th Avenue. Please enter on 69th Avenue. Siblings will be sent to sit with the Kindergartner or First Grader, so parents will only have to make one trip around the campus. This relocation process will speed up the car pick-up process and alleviate some of the traffic at the front of the school at dismissal time. All parents must have their child’s identification card which will have their child’s name and teacher listed.If you need a name tag for your vehicle, please notify your child’s teacher so that we can provide you with one.

Box Tops For Education

Thank you so much for your support of Box Tops for Education!

Box Tops top three classes:  First Place ! ! Ms. Ryder! ! 1157Second Place ! Ms. Wadsworth ! 1059Third Place!  ! Ms. Proffer! ! 952

A total of 3,500 boxtops were submitted for the Spring Admission. Village Elementary will be receiving a check in the amount of $350 in April. If you have any Box Tops at home, please bring them to school. The class contest will continue through the end of May. Please continue to submit Box Tops for our school.

Annual Customer Survey of Parents

The 2012-2013 Annual Customer Survey of Parents has been redesigned and updated in an effort to provide schools high-value information to support continuous improvement of the education climate. A special message from the Superintendent is included to highlight the importance of the surveys.

You may complete the survey online. To access the survey online, obtain your childʼs Student ID and Date o Birth and follow the directions below.

1. Access the Virtual Counselor web page:! https://www.browardschools.com/virtualcounselor/

2. Click the “PARENT” link

3. Click on To Take the Parent Survey “CLICK HERE”.

4. Enter your childʼs Student ID number and Date of Birth and begin!

School Improvement Plan

Village Elementary School strives for continuous growth and improvement. Stay up-to-date with our school’s improvement goals and strategies by visiting our District’s School Improvement website at: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/schoolimprove

GuidanceCharacter Education

Each  month  the  Guidance  Department  sponsors  the  Kids  of  Character  Recogni8on  Program.    Each  teacher  selects  a  student  who  has  demonstrated  the  month’s  character  trait.    The  student  is  recognized  and  celebrated  for  demonstra8ng  a  strong  sense  of  character,  above  and  beyond  what  is  expected  of  them.  

This  month’s  character  trait  it  self-­‐control.  Someone  who  demonstrates  self-­‐control  does  not  shout  or  loose  their  temper.

Month Character Trait

March Self-Control

April Tolerance

Congratulations  to  the  Nominees  for  the  month  of  February!  The  following  students  display  honesty  throughout  the  school.

Etliana  J.Amelia  V.Trevor  N.Xavier  A.Carlos  M.Laniya  D.William  E.Nylah  R.Lucien  D.Devan  O.Harmony  S.

Sabine  P.Randell  C.Vladimir  D.Deaseja  A.Videsone  E.Ravi  R.Jeff  O.

Saberly  J.Breiontaye  P.Hendy  G.Chloe  A.

Students  must  wear  uniforms  on  Mondays,  Tuesdays,  Wednesdays  and  Thursdays,  but  on  Fridays,  students  can  wear  their  Village  Panther  T-­‐Shirts  or  their  favorite  outfit,  as  long  as  the  District  Dress  Code  is  being  followed  (all  shirts  must  have  sleeves  and  no  skin  can  be  exposed;  no  “short-­‐shorts”).    Also  they  can  dress  according  to  the  designated  school  spirit  day.    For  example,  one  Friday  was  “Pink  Day,”  everyone  wore  pink  for  Breast  Cancer  Awareness  Month.  Students  are  required  to  wear  their  red  uniform  shirts  or  red  Panther  Shirts  for  field  trips.    At  all  times,  students  must  wear  closed-­‐toed  shoes  with  rubber  bottoms  and  covered  heals—no  sandals  or  flip-­‐flops.    Remember  our  school  uniform  colors  are  red,  white,  black  and  khaki.  Only  these  colors  will  be  considered  in  accordance  with  the  uniform  policy.

Students  in  the  S.T.A.M.P.  Program  will  follow  their  uniform  schedule.    If  you  have  any  questions,  please  contact  Mr.  Roberts  at  754-­‐322-­‐8750.

School Uniform Policy & School

Parent Teacher Communication

CommunicationParents,  please  be  mindful  that  teachers  cannot  accept  phone  calls  during  class  sessions.    If  it  is  a  true  emergency,  please  contact  the  office  at  754-­‐322-­‐8750,  and  Administration  will  make  the  initial  contact  with  the  teacher.    Thank  you  for  your  cooperation  in  this  matter.

Parent ConferencesParents,  it  is  important  to  conference  with  your  child's  teacher  on  a  regular  basis.    A  conference  can  keep  you  informed  of  your  child's  progress  and  identify  any  areas  that  may  need  any  assistance.    Please  feel  free  to  contact  Ms.  Dickens  at  754-­‐322-­‐8750  to  schedule  a  conference.

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, prohibits any policy or procedure, which results in discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identify, gender expression, national origin, marital status, race, religion sex or sexual orientation. Individuals who wish to file a discrimination and/or harassment complaint may call the Executive Director, Benefits & EEO Compliance at 754-321-2150 or Teletype Machine (TTY) 754-321-2158. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, (ADAAA) may call Equal Educational Opportunities (EEO) at 754-321-2150 or Teletype Machine (TTY) 754-321-2158.