Winter Break begins today at dismissal (2:35 p.m.). All of the staff at Van Duyn Elementary School wish our students and their families a safe and relaxing winter break and the happiest of holidays to everyone. Students will return to school on TUESDAY, January 9, 2024.
Our Winter Program is TONIGHT!
K-2 students will report to the following rooms no later than 5:15 PM. Kindergarten - room C-23. 1st grade - band room. 2nd grade - choir room. K-2 students will perform at 5:30 PM.
Students in grades 3-4 will report to the following rooms no later than 6:45 PM. 3rd grade - band room. 4th grade - choir room. Grades 3 and 4 will perform at 7:00 PM.
This Friday (12/22) is "SV Gives Back" Day. Students may bring $1 and wear a hat of any kind (with their pajamas). The proceeds will benefit KidKare.
Events this week:
Tues., 12/19 - Junior Optimist Club meeting
Wed., 12/20 - Winter Program at SVHS (K, 1st & 2nd grades report at 5:15. Program starts at 5:30. 3rd & 4th grades report at 6:45. Program starts at 7:00)
Fri., 12/22 - Viking Vibes Winner Breakfast, SV Gives Back (Wear a Hat for $1), Last day of the first semester
Our third and final week of the countdown to Christmas begins tomorrow! Winter Break is almost here! Only five more school days!
Don't forget to pick up your candles today between 2:45-6:00 p.m.!
The PTO candle fundraiser pickup is tomorrow (Thursday, December 14th) from 2:45 to 6:00 p.m. at the main entrance of the school. If you ordered candles from PBJ Candle Company, please be sure to pick them up during the allotted time. Thank you!
Sheepdog Coffee Company will be here tomorrow!
Important Reminders for this week:
Mon., 12/11 - Art Club after school til 4:30
Wed.-Fri., 12/13-12/15 - PTO Santa Shop each day during the day
Wed., 12/13 - Robotics Club after school til 4:00
Thurs., 12/14 - Sheepdog Coffee Company here 7:15-8:15 AM
Thurs., 12/14 - PTO's (PBJ) Candle Company Pickup after school til 6:00
We begin the second week of our countdown to Christmas tomorrow!
Your student is bringing home information today about the Van Duyn PTO Santa Shop. Please complete and return by Friday, Dec. 8th.
Coming to Van Duyn in 10 Days!
Sheepdog Coffee Company will be here on Thursday, Dec. 14th from 7:15-8:15 a.m. Make plans now to stop by and purchase a warm drink for your morning commute!
After-school activities this week:
Tues., Dec. 5 - Junior Optimist Club Meeting
Wed., Dec. 6 - Robotics Team Practice
This will be our first full week of the countdown to Christmas!
Our Winter Program will take place on Wed., Dec. 20th at South Vermillion High School. Our program is winter-themed and much of our music pertains to snow, so we are asking students to wear winter colors such as light blue or white.
K-2 students will report to the following rooms no later than 5:15 PM.
Kindergarten - room C-23.
1st grade - band room.
2nd grade - choir room.
K-2 students will perform at 5:30 PM.
Students in grades 3-4 will report to the following rooms no later than 6:45 PM.
3rd grade - band room.
4th grade - choir room.
Grades 3 and 4 will perform at 7:00 PM.
December Breakfast and Lunch Menus (sent home 11/29/23)
December Newsletter (sent home 11/29/23).
SVHS Cheer Clinic information was emailed today. Forms and payment are due Dec. 8th.
The South Vermillion Community School Corporation will host the "Wildcat Winter Wonderland", a community event, this Sunday evening, December 3rd, from 4:00 - 7:00 at South Vermillion High School. Parking will be on the south end of the main student parking lot on the east side of the high school. The SVMS and SVHS band, choir, and dance teams will be performing throughout the evening. There will be a variety of activities set up for the whole family: Santa Claus and a live reindeer will be available for pictures, s'more roasting, hot chocolate and pastries, a coloring tent hosted by The National Honor Society, and a variety of vendors will be set up as well. At the conclusion of the evening, we will light up the season with a tree lighting ceremony in front of the high school. The event is FREE, but donations will be accepted for our arts programs! We hope to see you there!
*If the weather does not cooperate, we will move the event inside.
Don't forget that picture retake day is this Friday morning. The photographer should be ready to start taking photos at 8:00 a.m.
If you need an order form, please call the school. You can also order online by going to http://www.pettitschoolphotos.com/Gallery-GiftShop.html and clicking on Pre-Pay Order link, then entering VADES as the school password and completing your order.
Please write a note to let the photographer know your student's name, package ordered with confirmation # and the background color you prefer.