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9/8 Family News and Notes
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Family News & Notes
September 8, 2025
Rocket Blast Update!
π π Thanks to your incredible support, as of 5:30 today, we have raised $14,145! Which means every student will get to participate in the GLOW LUNCH this week! ππ½οΈ
But wait… there’s more! If we reach $20,000 - our fearless admin team will “Raise the Roof” — literally — by spending the entire day on the school roof! π«β¬οΈ
And our ultimate mission? $30,000! π₯
Let’s keep the momentum going and blast past our goal! The final day to give is September 19 — don’t miss your chance to be part of the fun and make a difference!
Class Updates:
Ms. Connors & Ms. Deck are tied for 9th place!
Only $5 separates Ms. Everson & Ms. Fortney in 7th & 8th place!
Ms. Estes is leading 5th grade by $30!
Ms. Pritz is only $5 out of third place!
π Thank you for being part of our Mission: Success!
Get ready to eat more chicken and show your school spirit!
Join us for a delicious day of fun, flavor, and community as we team up with Chick-fil-A to support our school! πβ€οΈ
π Date: September 9
π Location: Brookstone Chick-fil-A
β° Time: 6am to 10pm! All Day
Don’t forget to upload your receipt using the QR code in the flyer or at the restaurant.
π£β¨ PASS Meeting! β¨π£
Join us for our upcoming meeting about attendance and your child, on September 10th from 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM in Room 1222! Alayia Shotwell our school social worker will host this event.
Patriot Day is September 11th!
Let’s show our pride and honor by wearing red, white, and blue as we remember and reflect. β€οΈπ€π
πΆβοΈπΆβοΈ And that’s not all — we’ll also be participating in our Walk to School Day! Let’s step out together in unity and celebration! πβ¨
Let’s make it a day full of heart, steps, and spirit! π«
π«β¨ You're Invited to Vaughan's Open House! β¨π«
Mark your calendars — September 11th from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM is your chance to step into the heart of our school and see all the amazing things happening at Vaughan! π
π§π KONA Ice is Coming to Vaughan! Friday September 12ππ§
Get ready to cool down in the sweetest way — KONA Ice will be here for students to purchase delicious shaved ice right after lunch! ππ§
If you'd like your child to join in on the frosty fun, please send in cash for the exact amount on September 12th. Let’s make lunchtime extra refreshing! π Prices and sizes are listed on the photo flyer.
Student Celebrations!
πβ¨ SOAR-ing at Vaughan! β¨π
π Congratulations to this week’s PBIS Raffle Winners! These amazing Rockets showed outstanding responsibility and earned their Mission: Success stickers! π
Your positive choices are lighting the way — keep soaring, keep shining, and keep showing what it means to be a Vaughan Rocket! π«
ππ Happy Birthday, Rockets! ππ
We're blasting off into another year of greatness! Wishing all our birthday stars a day filled with joy, laughter, and out-of-this-world celebrations! ππ
π¦π Summer Reading Celebration! ππ¦
These superstar students turned pages all summer long — and on Tuesday, they got to chill out with ice cream as a sweet reward for their hard work! ππ
Way to go, readers! Keep shining and keep reading! ππ
These amazing students are showing what it means to be responsible, reliable, and ready to rise! πͺπ Whether it's owning their actions, staying on track, or being a dependable friend — they’re setting the standard and shining bright! β¨
π Let’s celebrate these Terrific Kids for leading with accountability and inspiring us all!
π Soaring Success at Lunch! π
Ms. Spooner's class is rocketing to greatness! They’ve just earned extra recess for showing stellar SOAR behavior in the lunchroom — the first class to launch all the way to 10 rockets in the café! π
π Let’s give them a round of applause for setting the bar high and showing what it means to be respectful, responsible, and ready to learn — even during lunch!
π Other classes are hot on their trail — keep soaring, and you could be next to blast off into bonus recess!
π PBIS Points in Action! π
Ms. Chow’s class is making positive choices and showing us how it’s done! π
π What a fantastic way to celebrate good behavior and build connections! Keep earning those points!
π Vaughan Spirit Wear Winner! π
We’ve got school spirit and it shows! π
Congratulations to our Vaughan Spirit Wear Winner — rocking that school pride in style! π
π All Aboard the PBIS Express! π
Congratulations to our Bus Behavior Superstars!
These students have shown Respect, Responsibility, and Safety while riding the bus—and now they’re riding high as our PBIS Bus Winners!
PTSA News
Yearbook Cover Contest Due September 12
Check the picture for more details! Forms are in the lobby.
IMPORTANT ROCKET BLAST PAYMENT INFORMATION
Upon checkout you will see a processing fee (which is standard with online payments) AND an option to TIP.
You must OPT OUT of this, or it will automatically apply a tip. See the picture below for instructions on how to opt out if you choose.
The tip goes towards covering the program fees of the Activate site- including security and additional payment options like Apple Pay and Venmo. No portion of the tip is donated to Vaughan.
Be sure to inform any family & friends that you share the donation link with that they have the option to decline the tip.
π§ͺβ¨ Science Fair is Coming! ππ¬
Calling all curious minds in 1st–5th grade—it’s time to get creative and explore the world of science! Our Science Fair projects are due Thursday, November 7th, and we can’t wait to see your amazing ideas in action.
Parents, want to learn how to support your young scientist? Join one of our informational meetings on October 1st, 8th, 22nd, or 29th. Sign up here π https://forms.office.com/r/kXtEV5iRDM
Let’s make this year’s Science Fair the most exciting yet! ππ‘π
STEM Challenge 1
Important Upcoming Dates
2-19 Rocket Blast donation collection window
9 Chick-fil-A Spirit Day - all day!
11 Patriot Day - Wear red/white/blue and Walk to School Day
11 PTSA General Meeting and Open House 6-7:30pm
18 Terrific Kids: Compassion
19 Rocket Blast Field Day during specials; STEM Challenge is due
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