Vilas Newsletter

7/28/2019 Vilas Newsletter

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SPRING NEWS LETTER! APRIL 2013

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Important Dates!! April

9th AAA Site-BasedCommittee

17th APS 250th Show

1 & 6 pm

19th Arbor Day Ceremony

22nd-

26th April Vacation29th Author visit to Vilas

30th Author visit to Vilas

Job Shadow day for 7th &8th grade

!May1st Vilas mascot

competition due

1st AAA Art Show 5-7pm

4th Acworth 5K for Play

8th AAA Site-BasedCommittee

14th Vilas Concert 6pm

24th Memorial DayCeremony 1 pm

29th FM Jazz band &Madrigals visit Vilas

Vilas Middle SchoolDinner in Oz a Hit!Students perform two sold out shows

March 28th and 29th VilasMiddle School Studentsparticipated in the first everdinner theatre production ofDinner in Oz, led by Mr.Amend. Over 40% of 6th, 7th and8th grade students participated inthe evenings events. All aspects of

the night, including acting, setdesign and menu were studentdriven. All students involvedperformed tremendously in theface of two completely sold outshows. Good Job to all involvedand we hope to see you all nextyear!

VILAS TO HOST ALSTEAD ATTENDANCE AREA ART SHOW

May 1st will mark the the first annual AlsteadArea Art Show in honor of the 250th celebration.Vilas middle school will host the show, displayingover 600 pieces of art work form grades K-8.Families, friends and members of the community areencouraged to join us on this fun filled night, to seewhat our talented students have been working on allyear!

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VILAS SCIENCE

Has Spring Sprung?! Earlier in the year, the 6th gradecompleted a geology unit and then we movedfrom the strata of the earth outward to our solar

system and beyond. It is now time for life! The6th grade is learning about the six characteristicsof all living things, which are: cells,organization, response to stimuli, reproduction,growth and development, and energy usage. Aspart of our learning of these, we will focus onthe many responses living things have toenvironmental changes in the spring, such as theamount of sunlight. Basically, students will lookfor clues that spring has sprung and at the same

time observe one of the characteristics that allorganisms share.

The Big Hatch

! The 225 brook trout eggs that we placedin our tank have begun to hatch. The next stageof development, during which they are known asalevins, lasts 4 to 6 weeks. During this time theywill gain their nutrients from their yoke sac. Atthe fry stage the brook trout will be stocked inthe Cold River, but not before our 7th gradersmap the Cold River, study the habitat needs ofBrook Trout, identify the macroinvertebratesfound in the river, and analyze the water quality.

Every year there areseveral childrens booksthat are selected forliterary awards across theworld. Two majorAmerican awards givenannually by the AmericanLibrary Association arethe John Newbery andthe Randolph Caldecott.The Newbery medal isawarded to the authorwho has made themost distinguishedcontribution tochildrens literatureduring the year andthe Caldecott awardis given to the artist

of the mostdistinguishedchildrens picturebook for that year. The 2013winners are...

John Newbery MedalThe One and Only Ivan by KatherineApplegate

Newbery Honor BooksSplendors and Glooms by Laura Amy Schlutz

Bomb: The Race to Build- and Steal-The WorldsMost" Dangerous Weapon by Steve Sheinkin

Three Times Lucky by Sheila Turnage

Randolph Caldecott MedalThis is Not My Hat, written and illustrated byJon Klassen

Caldecott Honor Books!Creey Carrots!written by Aaron Reynolds andillustrated by Peter Brown

Extra Yarn, written by Mac Bernett andIlustrated by Jon KlassenGreen, written and Illustrated by Laura VaccaroSeegerOne Cool Friend, written by Toni Buzzeo andIllustrated by David SmallSleep Like a Tiger, written by Mary Logue andillustrated by Pamela Zagarenski

For More information on these awards and others visit the American Library Association at

http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia

LIBRARY NEWS With Mrs. Bo in ton K-8 Librar Media Generalis

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DRAFT OF FIRST FLOOR

The following pictures showthe existing and theproposed first floor of VilasMiddle School. Theproposed plan includes majorchanges to almost all aspectsof the first floor. In one ofthe most notable changesbasketball court will beconverted to two newclassrooms. Also the girlsand boys locker room areawill be renovated and willinclude a hallway to the newgymnasium.

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2013 8TH GRADE CLASS PRESENTS

Design Our Squire Mascot ContestMascots inspire and embody a schools spirit. They visually represent a schoolscommunity and culture. For these reasons, the 2012/2013 8th Grade Class ishosting a Design Our Squire Mascot Contest.

Designing A Squire is Easy

Step 1: Create your best drawing/design representing a Vilas Squire.

! All artwork must be school appropriate and representative of squires and the

! schools principles. Talk to your parents, teachers, or friends for ideas.

! Only one entry per person.

Step 2: Submit your artwork to Mr. Amend or Ms. Higgins by 5/1/13.

! All submissions must be two pages.

! Page 1: Your name, contact info, and a brief statement about your work.

! Page 2: Your artwork. DO NOT PUT YOUR NAME ON YOUR ARTWORK.

Step 3: Waiting for the voting process to take place.

! The initial voting process will be done by the 8th grade class. The Vilas Alumni will vote onthe finalists. !

! The winning entry will be announced at a school function towards the end of the year.

All entries must be submitted by May 1st.Who can enter?Design Our Squire Mascot Contest participants must be past or current students, parents,and staff members.

By submitting a piece of work, you consent for the Fall Mountain School District as well as Vilas Middle School

to use your work unconditionally in a manner that supports education, athleticism, and Vilas Middle School.

Thanks to awarded grants from Target and FMEEA, Vilas Language Arts willbe working on a graphic novel, concept design unit after April vacation. Theunit will include a visit from published author, Erik Evensen, as well as use ofprofessional drawing equipment such as prismacolor markers. We look forwardto seeing what the kids will create!

LANGUAGE ARTS


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VILAS MIDDLE SCHOOLFundraiser ends 5/10/2013

Cash or checks payable to Vilas MS Squires CommunityDiscount Card, $10 each

*PARENTS: Taketheflyertowork,askyourco-workerstohelpsupportVMSbybuyingacardforthemselves

andmaybeoneforagi@!

*Askyourfamily,friends,neighbors,andparentsco-workerstohelpsupportVMSbybuyingtwoormorecards!Discountsareforareabusinesses,manyinourcommunitywillwantacard.

*Nodoortodoorsales-forsafetyssake!

*Pleasecollectpaymentwiththeorders.$10eachreturnedtoschoolonturnindays,cardswillbedistributedaccordingly.

*PleasefilloutallinformaLononFlyerscarefully,includingstudentsname.

Prizes for Participating in the Fundraiser

For every 3 Squires Discount cards you sell, you will earn a pull from the cash box.

Sell 10 cards, earn a free Squires Card for your family.TOP SELLER EARNS a 32 Flat Screen TV or $150 VISA Gift Card

The Squires card not only offers special discounts to those businesses on the back of the cards but has a nationalcomponent. Simply go online and enter the zip code where you are traveling, whether its a day trip to Keene ora family vacation to Orlando, offers are nationwide. Print the online

offers and take them with you. A few businesses are Dunkin Donuts, Sears, Wen- dys, Dominos, Subway,Chilis, etc. There are over 100 offers just in the Keene area!

Turn in Days: April 30th, May 3rd, May 7th, May 10th

Cash or checks payable to VILAS MIDDLE SCHOOLPlease visit www.GAschoolstore.com, enter ID # 2744878hundreds of unique items available online!

Thanks for your support & commitment!
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