Students and Parents:
It is the expectation of Vandercook Lake Schools that all students are prepared for class and on-time every hour. We’d like to congratulate the 40% of students (117 students) that have less than 5 tardies for the entire first semester. We have collected some data of the excessive tardies first semester:
43% of students have 10 or more tardies (127 students)
39% of students have 15 or more tardies (113 students)
22% of students have 30 or more tardies (63 students)
12% of students have 40 or more tardies (36 students)
9% of students have 50 or more tardies (25 students)
Excessive tardies of this magnitude is unacceptable. Beginning second semester, students that have 3 or more tardies per week will be on social probation for the following week. We will run a report Friday afternoon and let students know they will be on social probation the following week. Social probation will run week-to-week. Social probation means a student cannot attend any after-school activities (games, practices, dances, fitness center, etc).
Should you have any questions, please contact me at melissa.bradfield@vandyschools.org
Respectfully,
Melissa Bradfield, Principal
Attention all VL High School students, grades 9-12,mark your calendars for Friday January 19th, 2024! Winterfest is quickly approaching and will be here before you know it! Tip off time for the basketball game vs Addison will begin with JV at 5:30PM, followed by Varsity at 7:00PM. The High School Winterfest dance will then be held from 9:00PM-11:00PM at the High School. Tickets will go on sale this week. Each ticket is $5.00 per person. Tickets must be pre-purchased prior to the dance. Tickets will not be sold at the door. We can't wait to spend a Night in Hollywood with all of our High School students!
HS students: Winterfest week is next week, Jan 16-19, with the dance after the game Friday night. Tickets can be purchased this week. Guest passes available in the front office. Listen to daily announcements for more details.
We are so excited to welcome our students and staff back tomorrow, 1/8/24! Wear your UofM gear to show support for the Wolverines.
Just a reminder thatJ4th-6th grade girls basketball starts Sunday Jan 7th at the high school gym from 10-1130.
There will be forms to fill out there and payment on Sunday will be due $30
Mendon 62, Vandercook Lake 48: The Jayhawks fell in the consolation final at the Quincy Holiday Basketball Tournament Friday. Freshman Jonathan Morgan scored 21 points and was named to the all-tournament team for VCL.
Congrats to our bball team today! And Nick Gardner, MVP with 30 pts! Coach Tadd Fletcher.
Vandercook Lake Blood Drive! Location: Middle School Gym. January 25, 11am to 4pm. Sign up here: https://donate.michigan.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/157602 Helpful tip: Make sure to eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water before donating.
Merry Christmas from Miss Hilling's Kindergarten class! The students enjoyed celebrating the holiday this month by decorating a tree for the classroom, making Christmas cards and paper Christmas trees, playing Holiday math games, dressing up for Holiday spirit week, drinking hot chocolate and watching a movie, and opening gifts from teachers and classmates.
The MS/HS is hiring a paraprofessional to assist special education students. Find the full job description here: https://maisa.mistaff.com/job/?entry=59172.
Looking for something fun to do with your kids over the two week holiday break? Try Nite Lights at M.I.S., or AllSkate (in photo), or think critically at an escape room (Carnegie Library or epIQ Escapes), or enjoy the Comic Light Show at Ella Sharp Planetarium. Enjoy your break!
Third grade students in Mrs. Salenbien's class had a fun time at the Christmas Assembly today! They also enjoyed getting bells like the little boy in the Polar Express movie!
Congratulations to our students of the month for December. These students prove themselves in and out of the classroom to be leaders among their peers. Great Job everyone! High School: Austin Hartle & Secilia Combs Middle School: Marley Sample & Rick Miller
Townsend birthday claw winners (including School Board member, Mr. Howard!)
Middle school teachers made breakfast for their 7th and 8th graders this morning. We love our Jayhawk family!
The entire middle school volunteered across Jackson County today. We played games with elderly, sang to patients, cleaned and organized at 3 non- profits, made laundry soap to give away, led story time, and made lunches! It was a great day of giving back to our community!
Mrs. Albert's class made origami wreaths!
Mrs. Schulten's second graders enjoyed a story from some MS/HS Jayhawks today!
Mrs. Salenbien's third graders enjoyed a story from some MS/HS Jayhawks today! They also got a surprise visit from Mr. & Mrs. Claus!
Reminder that Townsend dismisses today and tomorrow (Friday) at 11:55am :) Happy Holidays!