SCHOOL ZONE 9-10-15

EXCITING ENTREPRENEURIAL CLASS UNDERWAY

Mr. Rob Duray is currently working with a group of Sophomore, Junior and Senior student on an entrepreneurial course that will benefit the staff and entire high school student population.  A group of students will be speaking to the Board at their September 14 meeting about a partnership opportunity with the community that will offer students and staff a daily opportunity to enjoy a daily variety of coffees, smoothies, baked goods and other products.  Students are looking at this as a joint venture opportunity between themselves, the Board and local businesses that will create sustainability and future profitability.  After speaking with the Board, the students plan to contact local business about the possibility of purchasing products at a wholesale rate to sell at retail prices to consumers within our schools.  We believe that this will offer a win-win situation for local businesses, not only to sell products, but also to increase visibility of their brand.  The class will also work on creating and printing team apparel that will be offered in a VHS team shop in the near future.  This course provides our students with a hands-on opportunity to learn to think creatively, be innovative and work in a collaborative team environment.  The class will feature guest speakers from the business world who will share their ideas about starting and sustaining successful businesses.  Small business is a vital part of our U.S. economy.  Creating this entrepreneurial mindset is a real-life necessity for our future business leaders.  Please tune in to the Board meeting from our YouTube link on the district website to hear the Board discussion on this topic. 

THANK YOU V.E.S. STAFF

If you have not had a chance to tour the new elementary school building, please take time to visit and see the wonderful job our teachers have done to make our school welcoming to parents and students.  Each classroom teacher did an outstanding job of making this new building look warm and friendly.  I would like to especially mention librarian Diana Mitchell.  We were not sure how the open concept library would work, but Mrs. Mitchell has done an outstanding job of successfully making the space functional for the entire staff and student population.  The atmosphere Mr. Mitchell created makes it feel like reading is an integral part of the school, and the love of reading is open and available to all who visit the building. 

PARENT UNIVERSITY 2015-16

The VHS Counseling Department will be hosting the first meeting of Parent University for parents of students in grades 8-12 on September 22 at 6:30 PM in room 807.  The purpose of Parent University is to provide an informal place for parents to discuss and get more information about issues that are relevant to high school students. Our first meeting will feature Tracy Shuman, the Senior Director of Undergraduate Admissions for The Ohio State University, who will present information about “College Planning and Admission”.  She will include tips geared toward high school students at each level for starting and staying on the right track.  If you have questions or topics you would like to see addressed at these meetings, contact your child’s counselor, or attend the session on September 22.

2016 PROM TO DAWN COMMITTEE

Parents or guardians of VHS Seniors are invited to attend the inaugural meeting for the 2016 Prom to Dawn committee Thursday, September 10 at 8:00 p.m. in the VHS commons. The group has an immediate need for students and parents to help with a fundraiser during the Woollybear Festival that accounts for half the budget.  The main goal of this group is to keep students safe and give them a place for activities and fun after the Prom.  If you believe this is an important effort, please plan to attend, or let the group know that you are available to help.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SUPPORT GROUPS

Both Vermilion Elementary and Sailorway Middle schools have active P.T.O. groups who work hard to support our students.  The purpose of these groups is to make all students feel welcome and to raise funds for equipment and supplies needed in each building.  If you have a child at VES or SMS, please consider helping PTO with one or more of their annual activities.  From book fairs to Santa Shops and holiday parties, your help is needed to make these events a reality.