Dates to Know
This highly encouraged activity takes place every year in December to honor VBISD staff and all they do for students.
What is the Staff Holiday Breakfast?
(December 12th from 7-10 a.m. at the Conference Center in Lawrence)
We start every staff meeting off with this.
What is good news?
Wednesday, December 17th will be the date for what celebration?
What is the Student Holiday Celebration?
(AM- Classroom celebrations (including student gift exchange). PM- CTC holiday dance/activities)
This individual keeps things running smoothly at CTC...so we better listen up!
Who is Heidi?
(Updates from Heidi here)
These collections assist local families who might need extra support during the holiday season.
What is the VBISD giving fund and food drive?
This monthly activity unites students and staff after school for fun and frolic.
What is an Evening Activity?
(December 18th, pizza, movies, and lights in Fenville, MI)
This program, located off site, changes lives for students seeking employment.
What is TWP?
(Updates/Announcements Here)
This activity, which will take place on December 19th, is an opportunity for team building.
What is the CTC Staff "not-a-holiday" celebration?
These two keep our work based learning program flowing and on the up and up!
Who are Missy and Cathy?
(Work based Learning Updates Here)
This type of drill helps us practice what we would do in the event of a medical (cardiac) emergency.
What is a MERT Drill?
(Upcoming on Wednesday, December 10th...review procedures!)
This two week hiatus is looked forward to annually.
What is Winter Break?
(December 22-January 2...returning Monday, January 5)
This is the part of the staff meeting where we share, "You can't make this stuff up."
What are positive/fun stories?
This newly devised student award will honor students who exemplify Respectful, Engaged, Ambitious, Dependable behaviors that we want our Young Adults to learn.
What is the READY Student of the Month!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11mBMuxBVHKy124vH4_NwEcXkMa0gewCk4yf2xapo3z8/edit#responses
This individual is here to assist with data collection, behavior, and additional support as needed.
Who is Lacey?
(Behavior Updates Here)
No question to correlate, but what are everyone's thoughts about a "Holiday Shop" for students?
Staff bring in new/gently used items, and students can "shop" and wrap gifts for family/friends during the dance.
This marker of time occurs both twice/year and 4 times/year...and is coming up in January.
What is the Semester/Marking Period?
(January 16th marks end of 2nd semester. Progress reports are due by January 23).
These four individuals will forever be known as "Attendance Avengers," and will be receiving a special gift from Melanie next week!
Who are Noreen, Val, Shannon, and Joanna?
This token of appreciation given from one staff member to another helps us honor those showing Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence.
What is the RICE Rock?
Known as Chef, Lunch Lady, and Pizza Queen.
Who is Andrea?
(Cafe' Updates Here)
This everyday kitchen item was originally invented in 1894 as a device to remove carbon dust from early light bulbs.
What is a potato peeler?
This all VBISD activity that happens every year on Martin Luther King Day will be completely virtual.
What is Professional Learning?
(Monday, January 19th).
This award comes with a trophy and a little cash, and nominations are being accepted now! Winners will be announced at our PD on January 19.
What is the Great Job Award?
We love to share these times when students achieve what they set out to do! Make sure you give to Dana when this happens!
What is the Accomplishment Board?
Who is Amy?
(Updates Here)
This winter surprise can throw a wrench in schedules - so procedures matter!
What are snow/forgiven day closure procedures?