Read Across America Week

In celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday on March 2nd, the following activities will take place during Read Across America Week:

• Monday, February 25:  Grinchiest Green Day: Wear Green
• Tuesday, February 26: Put on your Hat and Read with the Cat-Hat Day
• Wednesday, February 27:.Wacky Wednesday!  Let’s get silly! Wear your clothes backwards, inside out, or mismatched.
• Thursday, February 28: Join us for a SCHOOLWIDE LITERACY NIGHT: 5:30-7:00.  Parents and students are invited to participate in reading and activities.
• Friday, March 1: I am NOT Going to Get up Today-PJ DAY-wear pajamas and bring a pillow or stuffed animal because we will be doing a lot of Dropping Everything and Reading (DEAR).  If you would like to be a guest reader in your child’s classroom, contact the teacher to set up a time.

Fox In Socks Challenge: New Socks. Two Socks. Whose Socks?  In order to help those in need, VPE will conduct a sock drive to benefit the new VPE FRC as well as The Hope Center and Lexington Rescue Mission.  Please donate new socks only. Socks will be collected each day from Feb. 25-March 1. The classroom with the most socks donated wins a popcorn party in the library!

Breakfast with your Leading Lady

Join us for the annual Breakfast with your Leading Lady. Saturday, March 2nd from 9-10a.m. Assorted breakfast foods & great door prizes. $2 per person. Please RSVP by Monday Feb 25. If you have any questions please contact Malinda Breeding (859) 608-1280.

Book Fair Meeting!

Family Focus Night 

Come join in some family fun during Mathnasium for Math Night at VPE on Wednesday, February 20^th from 5:30-7:00 pm.  Feel free to stop by and participate in any of the math-focused activities in the cafeteria.  No need to RSVP…just show up!

February Spirit Project

For the entire month of February, our school will be collecting items for dogs, cats and other furry critters at the Lexington Humane Society.  A bin will be located outside of Mrs. Brehm’s office in the front hallway, from February 1-28, to collect all donated items. Examples of these items include dog biscuits/treats, large dog toys, nylon dog leashes, towels, litter boxes, cat toys, etc.

Kindergarten Registration

Please note the following dates for incoming Kindergarten Registration:

• Feb. 5-22 & April 9-26
• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays
• These periods are mainly for incoming kindergarteners; others may sign up starting July 30.

• Evenings: 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 12 and April 16
• July 30 through Aug. 14

To enroll a new, first-time student, families may begin the process online here. Items to bring with you are:

• Deed and/or Current Lease
• Utility Bill
• Birth Certificate

Immunization Changes

The Kentucky Department of Education has mandated new immunization certificates beginning with the 2018-19 school year for every student in the Commonwealth.  New state laws requiring all students to be immunized for Hepatitis A and students 16 years of age and older to receive the Meningococcal ACWY (MCV4) vaccine created the need for new certificates for every student.  If you have not had a chance to take care of these new requirements, please find time over the winter break to obtain certificates for your students from your healthcare provider. Students not in compliance may be excluded from attendance, especially in the event of widespread illness.  If you are unsure if your student's records are up-to-date, please check with his or her school when we return to school on January 3, 2019.

VPE APP

Extra Extra read all about it...Well  now you can on our new Veterans Park APP that is available for download on ITunes or Google Play.  The APP is free (search Veterans Park) and to sign up as a parent you will need the passcode 3813161 (our school phone number).  The VPE APP will also help in providing calendar information, specials rotation day, PTA updates, classroom/club information as well as much more.  Please make sure to click for push notifications when you sign up to help us in providing information to families such as school closing/delays, VPE events and other parent focused information.