Vicksburg Community Schools | Vicksburg, MI 49097

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Our Addresses are:

Vicksburg High School
501 East Highway St.
Vicksburg, MI 49097

Vicksburg Middle School
348 East Prairie St.
Vicksburg, MI 49097

Indian Lake Elementary
11901 South 30th St.
Vicksburg, MI 49097

Sunset Lake Elementary
201 North Boulevard
Vicksburg, MI 49097

Tobey Elementary
8551 East Long Lake Dr.
Scotts, MI 49088

Vicksburg Administration
Building
301 South Kalamazoo Ave.
Vicksburg, MI 49097

Dear Indian Lake Parents,

Dear Parents,

Welcome to the 2007/2008 school year. Our teachers and staff have prepared another wonderful agenda of exciting and challenging learning activities for this school year. Here is a sneak preview of some of the fall events:

Our first major event of the year is the building Open House. This takes place on Monday, September 17th from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. We are hoping that all Indian Lake parents stop by to meet their child’s new teacher. During your visit please take a minute to sign up to volunteer to help us at one or more of our special events this year. Each classroom teacher will have a sign up poster in the classroom on the Open House evening. We appreciate all the extra help we can get planning and making special events happen. Also teachers will be passing out Parent Curriculum handbooks at open house. These parent handbooks were prepared by the State of Michigan and they outline the curriculum expectations for all grade levels. The handbooks are also written in parent friendly language to help make it easier for parents to understand the skills that kids need to master at each grade level.

This years Fall Fundraiser Kick-Off will be help on Tuesday, September 18th at 3:00pm. The proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards the PTSO: Parents, Teachers and Students Organization. Parents we encourage you to get involved in PTSO events and activities. This organization is always looking for new and friendly faces to help with all types of school events. The following dates have been set for this years PTSO meetings. All meetings are held in the school Library at 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Summer Reading Incentive - On September 19th at 2:45 pm we are rewarding all students who completed the summer reading project by having an ice cream social. In addition, the students who completed the “Book Talk” expectations will also be scheduled to meet that afternoon to discuss the special book they read over the summer.

School pictures will take place on Tuesday, September 25th.

First three weeks in October – MEAP tests for third, fourth and fifth grade! Teachers have been busy reviewing grade level skills to prepare students for the upcoming series of Michigan Educational Assessment Program tests. All 3rd-5th grade students are tested in Language Arts which includes writing and Math skills. Fifth graders are tested in the area of Science. Our students score exceptionally high on all these tests. In fact, last year Vicksburg’s scores were in the top five when compared to thirty-eight neighboring school districts.

The Accelerated Reader reward for the first quarter of this year is being planned for the third, fourth and fifth grade. Tentative plans are in the works for students to visit the Jungle Joe’s Family Fun Center on Sprinkle Road. This is a recreation site has many large blow up jumpy toys! Our first and second graders went last year and they had a fun time!

Safety Issue – Change in the Elementary handbook “Heelies are not Allowed at School”!

Please do not send your child to school with the Heelie shoes. They are a safety issue and a custodial issue. Kids can fall and the shoes damage our floors. In addition, Mrs. Getsinger our gym teacher has seen that Heelies with the wheels taken out are not appropriate gym shoes. The holes in the bottom can catch on objects and students can trip and fall. Again, help us out do not send your student to school with Heelie shoes. Thanks!

If you have any questions about school events, school policy, etc. please call me at 321 -1400. Looking forward to another great year here at Indian Lake.

Rick Szabla
Principal
Indian Lake Elementary

Second graders spent a day at the OEC cleaning up leaves and debris from the flower beds.

Thank You, Vicksburg Community!

Thank you, Vicksburg Community, for demonstrating your strong support of our schools in the May 6 school election.

Vicksburg’s Non-Homestead Operating Millage was renewed by almost a 2:1 margin, which will allow us to continue to collect the full minimum State Foundation Allowance.

In addition, incumbents Skip Knowles and Carol Lohman were returned to the School Board.

The majority (57%) of Kalamazoo County voters agreed to renew the KRESA County Enhancement Millage for three years. The District will utilize the proceeds for necessary capital expenditure (roofs, parking lots, technology, repairs and renovations, and traffic flow improvements which cannot otherwise be afforded.

Our hats are off to our voters, and our commitment to you is continued excellence and fiscal integrity.

Auction Fundraiser

Attention all parents of the GREAT KIDS at INDIAN LAKE SCHOOL!!! The talent that radiates from our kids is a direct reflection of the talented parents they have.

The Indian Lake PTSO is embarking on what we are hoping will be one of our biggest fundraisers EVER, the 2008 Spring Auction. In order for this event to be a HUGE success we are seeking the many talents of our parents at Indian Lake.

ON Thursday January 17th at 6:30pm in the Indian Lake Library we will be having a meeting about the auction. This meeting will give you a chance to sign yourself up for one or more of the committees that will help this auction run smoothly. Also, you will be able to ask any questions you may have about the Auction Fundraiser.

Enroll Now for Kindergarten

Please let us know if you have a child who will be eligible for Kindergarten for the 2008-09 school year (must be 5 years of age on or before December 1, 2008.) Your early registration aids us in planning for the next school year. You may register at any elementary building or the Vicksburg Administration Building in the Superintendent’s Office (321-1000).

Accelerated Reader Book Find

Are you wondering if a book is on AR? Here is the link to find out:AR Bookfinder

Scrip Cents Fundraiser

We are now offering gift cards for sale as a fundraiser for PTSO. There are three ways to order, but when purchased through the school you avoid shipping charges and more of the money goes back to the school.

No matter how you choose to purchase the cards, we want to thank you for your support. Please let us know if you have any questions, or you can email questions (dpuckett@vicksburg.k12.mi.us)and we will help you.

Click More for three ways to order.

Girls on the Run

Girls On The Run begins March 17, 2008. For more information, visit the website at www.girlsontherunkazoo.org. Please call the school office if you are interested.

Order Your Yearbooks Now

Our Indian Lake Yearbook will be in COLOR this year. You can order it with the Zoom pages for $11.50, or without for $10.00. Order forms are available in the office.

Newsletter Link

We now have a link to our latest newsletter! Most of the information in our newsletter is repeated in the articles on our webpage, but if you would like to print a copy of the newsletter, or have misplaced yours, you can click on Current Newsletter.

Indian Lake Schedule 2007-2008

8:55 a.m. First bell
9:00 a.m. Class begins
12:02 p.m. A.M. K and BK dismissal
12:33 p.m. P.M. K and BK begins
3:40 p.m. Dismissal

Bulldog Sweatshirts for Sale

A great way to show your Bulldog Spirit! Only $15 each ~ Youth Sizes: Small (6-8), Medium (10-12), Large (14-16) and Small Adult. Sample shirts are hanging in the office.

Campbell's Soup Labels

We have decided to resume the Campbell’s Labels for Education even though previously we had said we would not be participating this year. Clip and save UPC’s and caps from participating Labels for Education Brands and send them in with your child.

Box Tops for Education

Collection bins for Box Tops will be placed in the classrooms similar to the procedure for the Campbell Soup labels. You will no longer need to take them to the office. Please continue to clip your box tops and ask your friends and neighbors to help.

Parent Link Communication Tool

We at VCS are excited to provide this opportunity for parents. To access the web site and your child’s information follow the steps below.

Open your internet browser and type http://elink.vicksburgcommunityschools.org/elink/index.htm, or click on the link, Parent Link. If you need another application form click on the link, Parent Link Application Form.

School Closing

Please listen to the following radio and TV stations for Vicksburg Community School closings: WWMT-TV, WUHQ-TV, WOOD-TV, WKZO, WKMI, WQLR, WMUK, WLKM, WNWN, AND WOOD-FM.

Dropping Off Students in the Morning

If you bring your child to school in the morning, you must remain outside by the front door, except in the case of an emergency, until the bell rings. This is done for the safety of our students. There is no adult supervision during this time. Thank you for your cooperation!

Clothes Call

The office is in need of gently used, children's sweatpants and shirts, underwear, socks, boots (small sizes), mittens, and sweatpants — any donations can be dropped off in the office. Thank you!

Update on Meijer Rewards Program

Meijer has changed the way they distribute Community Rewards, so you may have to re-enroll to keep your card active by going to www.meijer.com/mcrmember and follow the instructions. The number to use for Indian Lake is 889867.

Meijer Community Rewards allows us to raise funds to meet our goals very quickly and easily. It’s as simple as 1-2-3! Read on to see how you can partcipate or re-enroll to keep your status active.