Attention Warren County Schools parents. After carefully reviewing the data that you provided in a recent survey, we are making plans for the 2020-21 school year based on your feedback. Parents that are interested in their student(s) participating in an all online learning environment next year will need to complete an application to participate in our Virtual Academy. We are also asking parents that do not plan to allow their students to ride the school bus next year to complete an opt-out form so that we can plan on the number of students that will be riding buses.. Click on the links in this message to access the Virtual Academy Application and the Transportation Opt-Out Form. In addition to the online forms, schools will be mailing out these forms in paper format today to all parents. There is a stamped envelope inside each packet that will allow you to mail it back to us. If you have questions, please contact your child's school or the Warren County School District Office.
Click on this link to access the online Virtual Academy Application: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WN9SQJT
Click on this link to access the Transportation Opt-out Form:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/793641/Warren_County_Schools_Transportation_Services_Opt_Information_and_Form__REV_7__7_2020.pdf
Top 10 AR Readers for March - June 2020
1 - Samii Downey 2- Ronnie Smith 3- Molly Tucker 4- Anna Grace Paynter 5 - Jimmy Thorpe 6- Morgan Lunsford 7- Jordan Freeman 8 - Mason Campbell 9- Josephine Thorpe 10 - Michael Mills - Congratulations! Keep reading!
Attention Parents: We are extending the deadline to complete the Parent Re-Entry Plan Survey until Sunday. Click on the link below and provide your input on how you think school should operate this year. We have 950 responses so far! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/N6G73BC
We need feedback on how things went this year. Could you take just a moment and answer these quick questions about your child's remote learning experiences? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScwhNNLtf5NpdSIzB3sNR0XGwRg4OiTwtjl27zKcLBPcQ09zw/viewform?usp=pp_url Thanks!
Congratulations to our Fifth Graders on going to the 6th grade! Please watch the following video for a Virtual Tour of WCMS: https://youtu.be/IN45oWx4_mw
Today we recognize our kindergarteners! We invite you to watch this video of memories from this past year at : https://youtu.be/UK2xmomd5mU ENJOY!
We invite you to view this video of memories from the VES fifth grade class from this year at https://youtu.be/WeeSyAd_Pcg .
We invite you to view this video of memories from our Fifth Grade Class at: https://youtu.be/WeeSyAd_Pcg
Check out the Summer Reading Challenge sponsored by the Friends of the Warren County Memorial Library
Let's Celebrate our 5th graders! We will hold a drive through celebration for all 5th graders on Monday, June 8 from 12:00 -2:00 pm. Certificates, report cards and awards will be given. Hope to see you then. (Come to the bus parking lot).
IMPORTANT CHANGE IN SUMMER MEALS PROGRAM SITES. Check out the flyer for more information
Work assignments have been posted or mailed for students to complete for May 26-June 5. Please have your child complete the assignments and attend the virtual class meetings this week and next week with their teacher. Our official last day of school is June 5th!!
Since it is the end of the school year, don't forget to turn in your library books! You can drop them off at school any day this week or next Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. There is a box at the door that you can drop them in. Thanks in advance for your help!
Great job on returning instructional packets!
Black boxes will remain at the front door of the school until tomorrow afternoon at 4:00 pm in case there are any packets that still need to be returned. Information about a 3rd mini instructional packet will be posted next week.
Mrs. Allen's 4th and 5th Math Newsletter for this week: https://5il.co/g3he
Mrs. Henry's 5th grade Newsletter for this week: https://5il.co/g3hc
Mrs. Henry's 4th grade Newsletter for this week: https://5il.co/g3ga
All instructional packets are due Wednesday, May 20th. There will be boxes at the front door of the school to place all packets in. Please return all books and workbooks at this time also.
Pre-K and Kindergarten registration ends tomorrow, May 12th at 4:00 pm. Please come and get your registration packet today!
May the 4th be with you! (May the Force be with you!) Visit https://www.bookitprogram.com/articles/tips-tricks/may-4th-be-you to learn some great origami folds from Pizza Hut's Book Program and author Tom Angleberger (author of the Origami Yoda series) in honor of May the 4th!
Warren County Schools has assigned all students their iReady End of Year Diagnostic Assessment starting today. Please read the guidelines to help your child do their best on this assessment here: https://5il.co/ftz0 . We need ALL students at Vaughan Elementary to complete both the Math and Reading assessment between now and May 24. Please contact your child's teacher ASAP if your child cannot complete this assessment. Please encourage your child to do their best, but PLEASE DO NOT GIVE THEM ANSWERS. It may ask them questions they do not know, but that is so we can see what they know and don't know.
Food Lion Gift Card Giveaway at Warren Co.High School on Friday, May 8th. Gift cards are limited to one per car. This is done in conjunction with our breakfast/lunch meal pickup. Check out the flyer. THANK YOU FOOD LION! for your generous support.
This week's resources from PBS: https://5il.co/ftwg
Read Mrs. Henry's 5th grade newsletter for this week herer: https://5il.co/ftui
Read Mrs.Henry's 4th grade newsletter for this week: https://5il.co/ftuf
A Full list of Resources from UNC-TV, PBS and DPI for the Week of April 27: https://5il.co/fosm
At Home Learning Resources from PBS:
Do you wonder what your teachers are doing? Participating in a GoTo Meeting bookstudy on "Classroom Instruction That Works"!
Mrs. Ramey and Mrs.Wharton's week 6 newsletter: https://5il.co/fntu
Kindergarten and Pre-K Registration starts today. Come on by and register your child!
Pre-kindergarten and kindergarten registrations begin tomorrow. Application folders will be available for pickup each day April 28th - May 12th from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm at the school. Please return the completed application and the appropriate documentation to school no later than May 12th. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the school.
For 3rd, 4th and 5th grade parents, I just want to clarify: For students to enter the Google Classroom, go to gmail or you can go to Warren County Schools email page: https://accounts.google.com/signin/v2/identifier?continue=https%3A%2F%2Fmail.google.com%2Fmail%2F&service=mail&hd=warrenk12nc.org&sacu=1&flowName=GlifWebSignIn&flowEntry=AddSession and sign in with your child's powerschool or library number@warrenk12nc.org. 3rd Grade password is vaughan2020 , 4th and 5th grade password is 1920vaughan . Students WILL NOT have email access. The first page will say " We are sorry you do not have access to Gmail, please contact your Organization Administrator for access." Now go to the 9 dots to the top right and click on it and choose Google Classroom to log in. You can watch the tutorial video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJipEqi7hJI
Mrs. Allen's Newsletter April 27: https://5il.co/fmeu
Mrs. Wharton's newsletter for April 27 to May 1: https://5il.co/fm6y
Mrs. Ramey's Newsletter for April 27 to May 1:https://5il.co/fm6o
Mrs. Henry's Fouth Grade Newsletter for this week: https://5il.co/fm5p
Mrs. Henry's Fifth Grade Newsletter for this week: https://5il.co/fm5m
"Meating the Need" Community Chicken Sale. May 1st beginning at 9:00 am at Warren County Middle School. check out the flyer for information.
Food Lion will partner for the second time with Warren County Schools for a gift card giveaway. On April 30, 2020 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., $20 Food Lion gift cards will be given out at Warren County High School.
The gift cards will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis when parents pick up student meals. There will be a limit of one gift card per vehicle. Parents are asked to remain in their cars when picking up meals and gift cards.
For more information, contact Andre Stewart at 252-257-3184, ext. 1227.
Hey everyone! We are rolling out a new platform called Google Classroom which will allow students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade to meet with students online, get lessons and submit assignments. Here is a video to explain how this will work: https://youtu.be/vJipEqi7hJI
STEAM DREAM ONLINE CAMPS: These workshops are free and online for any parents with kids over age 8. Check out the flyer for more details
Distance Learning Highlight
Maurice Williams, 4th grade student at Vaughan Elementary School. He is excited about his seed project, named Marigold.
Teachers: Mrs. Richardson and Mrs. Lynch
Updated newsletters and information posted today! Go to the bottom of our website and click on Documents, then go to At Home Learning Resources, then go to the teachers folders. Mrs. Henry (4th and 5th), Mrs. Ramey, and Mrs. Wharton all have new info for their students.
Teachers are available daily to help teach your child. Please contact your child's teacher and let them know that you want their help. Teachers are available to provide one-on-one sessions, group lessons, phone calls, or whatever you need. We are all here to support you in any way possible. Please contact us so we can help.
Welcome back from Spring Break! We hope you had a fun time off. If you did not pick up your child's second instructional packet, the school will be open tomorrow from 9 am until 4 pm for pickup.
The Warren County Schools Nutrition Department will be providing meals during Spring Break which is April 6th through 9th at Warren County High School ONLY from 10:30 am - 3:00 pm. Northside and Vaughan will be closed during that time and both sites will reopen Tuesday April 14th. All sites will be closed on Friday, April 10th and Monday, April 13th.
Vaughan Elementary School is in session at home. Pre - K students are hard at work!
Google is providing resources for teachers and parents to engage support student learning while they are at home. https://teachfromhome.google/intl/en/
No broadband access? These remote learning lessons will be broadcasted next week on TV! NCDPI is working on links so you can print corresponding activities for your students at home watching the televised lessons! #remotelearning #athomelearning #NCEd https://t.co/mMgqqC0VjN
We have moved some things around on our website. So that each teacher can have a centralized location for documents and links, we have created folders for each teacher. Please go to documents at the bottom of the main page, then choose At Home Learning Resources, then choose the grade level, then choose your child's teacher's name.
Breaking News! The State Board of Education met yesterday and voted to end the contract with iStation. Effective immediately, we will no longer be using iStation. Students in kindergaten through grade 5 should now use iReady for both reading and math for online practice.
We have your second packets ready and waiting for you! We are here until 4 pm today and are available tomorrow from 8 am to 4 pm also. Please bring your 1st packet to turn in so your teachers can grade those materials.
Attention Students and Parents: The Warren County School's Child Nutrition Department will have Meal Service pick-up at only ONE site during Spring Break April 6-9, 2020. The site will be Warren County High School Monday 4/6 - Thursday 4/9 from 10:30 am until 3:00pm. ALL sites will be CLOSED Friday 4/10 and Monday 4/13 for Spring Break.
The web address for NCKids Digital Library is https://nckids.overdrive.com/ . You will need to choose Warren County Memorial Library when you sign in.
If you need access to more books, you can call the Warren County Memorial Library at 252-257-4990 and ask for Mrs. Alston, tell her you are a Vaughan parent and ask her for an NCKids Digital Library number to allow your child to get access to more books. Happy Reading!
Warren County Schools Digital Library is available to you at https://warrennc.libraryreserve.com/10/45/en/SignIn.htm?url=Default.htm Your child will just need their powerschool or library number to log in. If you don't have it, please message Mrs. Paynter and she will get it for you.
Fourth and Fifth Graders who have Mrs. Allen - she has released a newsletter. Please find it here: https://5il.co/efdz
Accelerated Reader (AR) Info
We have lifted restrictions on Reading Levels for students. So this means students can take tests on books even if they are not their reading level.
Also, we have taken the time restrictions off so students can take tests at anytime of the day or night.
To get to Accelerated Reader go to https://hosted11.renlearn.com/37197
If you want to know if a books has an AR test, you can go to ARBookfinder.com , choose parent or student and then type in the name of the book and it will tell you if there is an AR test or not.
I had some parents say that their kids couldn't do iReady on an android tablet. Here's a little video to show how to still use your android tablets to do iReady. Sorry it has lots of extraneous noise. My kids were working on their classwork inside so I went outside to record. You'll hear cars going by.
https://youtu.be/SgmVc8a-KP8
Mrs.Evans's students: Mrs. Evan's has updated a webpage with new material for you. Please visit it at https://mrsevans125.weebly.com
Please check out the latest edition of the Counselor's Corner: https://5il.co/e8w5
Attention Parents and Students. Click on the link below to review questions concerning the Coronavirus.
https://5il.co/e7qf
Our February/March Newsletter is now available:https://www.smore.com/kn64j
We have opened the access to Accelerated Reader so that students can take tests throughout the day and night, as well as weekends. Also, we have taken the reading level limits off so students will no longer be limited to taking tests just on their reading level.
If you are having a problem with a technology issue with iStation or iReady, you can call Mrs. Paynter. Her number is 252-629-1336. She will be glad to assist you in any way she can.
We heard some parents are having problems with logging in to iStation. Mrs. Paynter made a video to show you what the problem may be. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTKdnhop4P0
Attention Parents and Students. There is a change in the times for food distribution at Vaughan Elementary, Northside K-8 and Warren County High School. The new times for pickup is Monday - Friday from 10:30 am - 3:00 pm.
The WCS School Board would like to thank Dr. Young for her leadership during this unprecedented and difficult time. THANK YOU to all Administrators, Teachers and Staff for their dedication to our children and their families during this global crisis. We are, TOGETHER STRONG !
Free BrainPop Access During Coronavirus shutdown - https://educators.brainpop.com/2020/02/19/free-brainpop-access-for-schools-affected-by-the-corona-virus/?utm_source=organic&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=coronavirus&utm_content=free-access
Parents of Students in Mrs. Evans Class: Mrs. Evans has added an assignment for her students. It can be found at the bottom of the website under documents. You will choose the At Home Learning Resources, then the folder labeled Mrs. Evans.
During this time of uncertainty, any extra resources to keep our students learning are helpful. Scholastic has announced a free resource for kids to continue their learning at home. Scholastic Learn at Home https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html
Parents,
Starting tomorrow, we will continue to distribute food at Vaughan ES, Northside K-8 and Warren County High School. There will be a one-time pick up of food from 11am – 4pm. This one time pick up will include a combination of breakfast and lunch/dinner items.
We understand that many of our parents don’t have transportation. As we look to assist you in providing food to our communities, we are asking that you contact us at (252) 257-3184 or complete the Google form on our website TODAY by 5pm, so we can determine the needs of our community. Once we identify the needs of our community, we will determine next steps.
Thanks again for your support and patience!
Dr. Mary Young
We will continue celebrating Read Across America Week tomorrow by honoring the book Fox in Socks. Wear your craziest socks!
Mrs. Elvelon Mason came by to read to students at Vaughan for Read Across America Day and donated school supplies.
Thanks to Mrs. Brayboy for coming out to read for Read Across America Day
Staff wear red to encourage students to Read Every Day
Read Across America Day today! Thank you to Littleton United Methodist Church for bringing books to give to all our kids
No snow around here.....but readers who met their January reading goals had a snowball fight today. So much fun!!!
Way to go PBIS monthly winners! Today positive behavior top leaders attended a party with ice cream and game to reward their great behavior! Great job students! SOAR eagles!
The Warren County School District is considering moving to one school calendar for all schools within the district beginning with the 2020-21 school year. Your input is needed to assist the district in making a decision on which calendar is preferred by the students, parents, staff, and stakeholders. Please click on the link below and complete a short, 3 question survey regarding calendar options.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3J5T8G2
Attention Vaughan Elementary School's Parents. This message is to inform you that all Warren County Schools will dismiss today, Thursday, February 6th at 1:30 pm due to possible hazardous weather conditions this afternoon and evening. All afternoon and evening school activities have been cancelled. Staff members will be dismissed at 2:00 pm. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact your student's school or Mr. Andre Stewart, Chief Operations Officer at the Warren County Schools Central Office
Renee Mizelle, Principal at Vaughan Elementary School announces all honor roll students for the 3rd 6 weeks.
Principal’s List: Levi Cabiness, Milaneeya Snow, Jaliyah Evans, Hailey Richardson, Za’Karri Macklin, Kamryn Richardson, Kaiden Shirley, Savannah Ward, Khloe Huff, Talaia Summerville, Daniel Vanskiver, Yara Elgarrah, Santana Ramirez, Christopher Dono, Jensen Bankert, Klecy Carter, Airyana Henry, Haleigh Bazzle, Jasmine Carter, and Javion Richardson.
AB Honor Roll: Adora Donati, Neymar Ibarra-Ruiz, Aubree Richardson, Sadie Beristain, Dynasty Dowtin, Arielle Richardson, Mikenly Woods, Elena Aguilar-Valle, Sarah Boyd, Kameron Neal, Zoey Torain, Chesnea Lambert, Aiden Richardson, Kenai Arrington, Robert Haislip, Serenity Harris, Kayden Johnson, Caiden Rudd, Takyra Williams, Devonte Richardson, Kira Cunningham, Emily Overbey, Amari Richardson, Hayleigh Walston, Jameiah Abbott, Samii Downey, Payten Evans, Niveah Hawkins, Daniel Lassiter, Anna Grace Paynter, Cache Smith, Jimmy Thorpe, Jayden Allen, Anahi Ramirez, Serenity Cook, Linzie Evans, Evan Silver. Congratulations to these students and keep up the great work!
Don't Forget today is early release at 12:20 pm for Staff Development! Please have someone at home to meet your child!
Congratulations to Mrs. Cole-Bailey's 3rd grade class for winning the trophy for Top Readers for the month of December!
Mrs. Mizelle recognized the top 5 readers in the school for the year and the top reader in each class. Students won great incentive prizes like candy, Christmas ornaments and Fortnite loot. Congratulations for all your great reading!
Wow!! The Winter Program last night was fantastic! Thank you to everyone who participated and all the parents and friends who came out to support our students! Thank you, Mrs. Colin for an outstanding job!
Join us for our annual Winter Program. Pre-Kindergarten - 5th grade students will be performing. The Winter Program will begin at 6:00 pm. All are welcome!
Friday, December 20th, will be a 12:30 pm dismissal day. This will begin the Winter Break. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Vaughan Elementary School Staff!
Students will return to school on January 6, 2020.
It was great to see so many parents here today for the 2nd and 3rd grade Parent Luncheon!
Christmas Parent Luncheon today beginning at 11:00 am with second grade. All parents are welcome to come and eat lunch with your child.
Family Reading Night is tonight from 6-7:30 pm. Come and read with your child.
Tomorrow night from 6 to 7:30 pm is Family Reading Night. Come out, read with your child and watch them take an AR test. Every child who comes gets a free book! Hope to see you there!
Congratulations to Anna Grace who received 2nd place at the state level from the North Carolina School Board's Association Poster Contest. She was recognized at the Warren County Board of Education meeting last night.
Congratulations to Anna Grace Paynter who won First Place for 3rd Grade at the District Science Fair this afternoon
Soil and Water Posters are due Monday, December 9th for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders.
December 12th - 2nd and 3rd Grade Parent Luncheon beginning at 11:00 am
December 20th - 12:30 Dismissal
Awesome library volunteer!
Thanks to all of our awesome volunteers hard at work!
Don't forget Wednesday is a make-up day for the hurricane day we missed in September. It is an early release at 12:30 pm!
Congratulations to our Science Fair Winners!
Congratulations to our Science Fair Winners in the Demonstrations Category!
Congratulations to our Science Fair Winners!
Congratulations to our Science Fair Winners!
Congratulations to our Science Fair Winners!
All Science Fair Projects are due for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders Thursday, November 21st before 9:00 am. Science projects cannot be transported on the bus. Good luck to all participants!
Thank you Mrs. Barbara Brayboy for coming out to read to our students for American Indian Heritage Month!
Join us for Family Reading Night - Tuesday, November 5th from 6-7:30 pm. Readers are leaders!
Today Vaughan Staff wore pink in recognition of of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Tonight is the night for Fall Festival!!! We can't wait to see everyone out tonight for all the food, fun, and festivities!!! Come on out and join us for a hotdog supper tonight starting at 5:30! We have games, the bounce house, face painting, the cake walk, the sweet shop, and more until 7:30 pm. Come on out and join us!!! Also, don't forget tomorrow is another 12:30pm dismissal for staff development. Please have someone at home to meet your child.
Just a reminder from the Fall Festival Committee...
Don't forget that the Fall Festival is just 10 days away. We are still in need of donations from the grade levels. Also, our raffle ticket sales have been very low. Please sell as many as you can and send back to the school for more if you can.
Just a reminder that we have 2 early release days coming up this next week. On Thursday, 10/17 and Friday, 10/18 students will be released at 12:30 pm for Parent Conferences. Please make arrangements to pick up your children or to have someone at home early.
Vaughan Parents, please be reminded that parent conferences are next Thursday, 10/17, from 1-7 pm. A letter will be coming home Monday for you to sign up for a time.
Thank you to Macon Fire Department for coming out today and sharing for Fire Prevention and Safety Week!
3rd-5th grade parents, please come out Thursday night, October 10 at 6 pm to our Science Fair Workshop. You will learn how to help your child put together a winning science fair project. All 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students are required to complete a science fair project.
Fifth grade parents, we are leaving Wilson now. We will see you in a little over an hour!
Squid dissection class....
Squid dissection class....
Some pictures from Sound to Sea.
Some pictures from Sound to Sea.
Some pictures from Sound to Sea.
Don't forget Reading with Dad Night - Thursday night starting at 6:00 pm.
Our fifth graders have arrived safely at Sound to Sea! Looking forward to lots of interesting, educational experiences!
Our fifth graders have arrived safely at Sound to Sea! Looking forward to lots of interesting, educational experiences!
Don't forget that the CandyMan fundraiser orders and money are due Thursday morning! Fifth graders who are going on the Sound to Sea Field Trip should bring their orders and money Wednesday morning to turn in then.
Just a reminder that Reading With Dad Night is this Thursday evening, September 26 at 6:00pm. We hope to see everyone there! (And yes, moms you are welcome, too, but we want to see how many dads we can get involved!)
Fifth Grade Students will be leaving on their Sound to Sea Field Trip Wednesday, September 25 at 6:45 am.