Village Elementary School

Deborah Peeples, Principal Ruby Rachels, Assistant Principal

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

QuarterlyNewsletter

May 2, 2012

Dear Parents: I cannot believe this school year flew by so quickly! At this time of year students are completing their end of year tests and their teachers have many fun learning activities planned for them. Students will be attending field trips and engaging in end of quarter projects as we prepare to end a school year full of successes. As a reminder registrations for kindergarten and new students for the upcoming 2012 – 2013 school year are now being accepted. Children must be five years old by September 1, 2012 to enroll in kindergarten. Help us spread the word. If you have neighbors or close friends in our boundary who are not familiar with the process, please send them our way! We will continue to take registrations throughout the summer, Monday through Thursday, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. If you have further questions or need information about registration please do not hesitate to call us at 754-322-8750. Students at Village Elementary School engage in various enrichment activities as they explore new hobbies and get excited about learning! Some of our school-wide activities include Safety Patrols, Glee Club, K-Kids, Choir, Student Council, Band, Art, Keyboarding, Computer Lab, Physical Education and Fast Forward.

Respectfully yours, Deborah A. Peeples Deborah A. Peeples

COMMUNICATION Parents, 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 they will make the initial contact with the teacher. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Parents, it is important to conference with your child's teacher. 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.

May 3 Kindergarten Round-up May 4 Spring Pictures May 7-11 Staff Appreciation May 8 SAC/SAF/PTA 5:30 p.m. May 16 Spring Show @ 6:30 p.m. May 18 Partnership Appreciation May 25 Employee Planning May 28 No School May 31 End of Year 5th Grade Award

Ceremony June 1 5th Grade Dance June 5 Honor Roll Assembly Grades 2, 3,

& 4 June 6 Pre-Kindergarten Graduation June 7 Early Release/Last Day of School

Congratulations to the Science Fair Winners

Grade/Place Name Name of Project Teacher’s Name Kindergarten 1st Place Ms. Proffer’s Class The Wonder of Wind Ms. Proffer 2nd Place Ms. Simms Class Do Oil and Water Mix Ms. Simms 3rd Place Ms. Latchman’s Class What’s Growing In

Your Garden Ms. Latchman

First Grade 1st Place Ms. Green’s Class Extraordinary Goop Ms. Green 2nd Place Ms. K. Thomas Class To Sink of Not to Sink Ms. K Thomas 3rd Place Ms. Morgan’s Class From Seed to Plant Ms. Morgan Second Grade 1st Place Janice C. Ewe What’s That? Ms. Cohen 2nd Place Alicia Q. Which Material

Absorbs the Most Ms. Scott

3rd Place Alglay N. What Kind of Juice Cleans Pennies the Best

Ms. Cohen

Third Grade 1st Place Carl T. Plant and Light Ms. Wadsworth 2nd Place Nicolas M. Which Fruit Spoils the

Fastest Ms. Pasternak

3rd Place Isaiah W. Sugar or Water Ms. Ryder Fourth Grade 1st Place Judson D. Different Sounds Ms. Forde 2nd Place Tajhai M. Telling Time Ms. Forde Fifth Grade 1st Place Michael W. Got A Headache Ms. James 2nd Place Celine B. Cubed Colors Ms. Prospere 3rd Place Bryna P. The Heart Ms. Coutain-Marshall

Please feel free to visit the ESE Advisory Council Website at www.browardeseadvisory.com For questions or concerns you may contact 754-321-2252 or email: browardeseadvisory@gmail.com We encourage you to monitor your child s progress. Each month the Guidance Department sponsors the Kids of Character Recognition Program. Each teacher selects a student who has demonstrated the month’s character trait. The student is recognized and celebrated for demonstrating a strong sense of character especially for that month’s character trait. This month’s character trait is patriotism. Patriotism means love or devotion to one’s own country.

March Character “Citizenship”

April Character “Tolerance”

Joanna Rodriguez Zyaire Moss

Kazcity Shephard Falynedzca Fleurinord

Judlie Desir Amaya Jaikaran

Naika Louis Marlon Jackson

Kiera Walker Jeffrey Bryant Judith Bessard

Mia Williams Oshawn Williams

Daynia Rowe Brithney Pavilus Janayah Francois

Arian McDonnough Sarah Etienne Javaun Cedeno Veroon Chotoo Celine Bullock

Sarai McDonnough

Demani Langley Jazmin Spence Derek Zauner

Chloe Allen Dabria Osbourne

Corey Vivieca Veroon Chotoo

Wensky Louis-Jeune Natascha Crook Renead Michell

Vladimir Deceus Mania Smith Kailyn Dyke

Ramona Tulloch Jada-Ann Dixon Latonia Brown

Keenan Alexandre Kalen Myrie Jalyn Janes

Aarelan Heeralal

Box Tops For Education Thank you for bringing in Box Tops to your classrooms. Please continue to bring in Box Tops, again your contributions are greatly appreciated. The classes in the lead for the month of April: 1st Place – Ms. Ryder’s 3rd Grade Class with 887 box tops 2nd Place – Ms. Proffer’s Kindergarten Class with 743 box tops 3rd Place – Ms. Morgan’s Class with 645 box tops

School Spirit Students are to 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.

UpcomingSpritFridays

May 4th Personality Day May 11th Sports Day May 18th USA Day June 1st Hawaiian Luau Day

Springtime pictures will be taken on Friday May 4, 2012. Student may dress in their own casual style, once they are in accordance to the school and district’s dress code policy. Picture packages will only be printed for those students who pay for their pictures on picture day. Do not wear white. Colorful clothing photographs best. Remember to bring your picture money!

Students will be putting together a Spring Show, to showcase cultures around the world. Come join us to learn more about cultures from around the globe as our students entertain you with dances, songs and much more. The show will be held on Wednesday May 16, 2012, at 6:00 pm. See you there!

For up to date information, please visit the website at http://village.browardschools.com/

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.