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2010 - 2011 Calendar is coming
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Archived Calendar
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Bye Bye Lunch/Breakfast
After drop off,
Kindergarten parents are invited stay for a breakfast/luncheon with staff and PTA officers. It is a great time to socialize
and learn more about West Vincent.
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Breakfast 8:45 to 10:00
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General PTA Meeting
New this year - PTA meetings
will be bi-monthly! September 9th at 6:30 in the WVES Library. Jo-An
Rechtin of the OJR Wellness will be there to promote the wellness program and discuss our First West Vincent Fit Fest on 9/25
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6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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Back to School Bash
A night of fun for the
whole family. Click here for all the details.
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I.M. Soccer for 5th and 6th grade.
West Vincent's
Intramural program will include an eight game season (September 15, 17, 21, 24, 28, 29, October 1, and 5th) and is for fifth/sixth
grade students. Permission slips due by 9/14. Click here for details and forms.
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3:00 pm - 4:15 pm
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Market Day Pickup
Order forms are due
back to the school by September 4th. Online orders are due by 11:00 pm on September 10 th.
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5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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9/18/2009
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WV Night at OJR Football Game
West Vincent
families are special invitees at the OJR High School Football game against Spring Ford
Click here for the flyer and coupon
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7:00 pm
Wildcat Stadium
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First Annual WV Fit Fest
The WV Wellness
committee announces its "Fit Fest" Friday Sept 25 6-8 pm. Over 20 local businesses will be present to inform students
AND parents about local recreation/activities and healthy food promotion/demonstrations. Students will be able to watch or
try a variety of activities. Mr. Smoothy will sell yogurt smoothies. The event is free to everyone in the community.
Vendors and activities include Cooking for Re, Mr. Smoothy, Pearls Market, Power Play-ice skating, Simply
Yoga, Chest County Parks, Welkenweir, Maysie's Farm, YMCA-Pottstown, Gymolympic Sports Academy, Monkey Joe's, Martial
Arts, Horseback Riding, Zumba, OJR MS Flags, Rock Climbing,Tennis Addiction, Twirl Sports, Personal Trainer (kids), Bicycling,
WV outdoor classroom, Vital Touch (nutrition) and Lionville School of Dance.
See you there!
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I.M. Soccer for 5th and 6th grade.
West Vincent's
Intramural program will include an eight game season (September 15, 17, 21, 24, 28, 29, October 1, and 5th) and is for fifth/sixth
grade students. Permission slips due by 9/14. Click here for details and forms.
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3:00 pm - 4:15 pm
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I.M. Flag Football for 5th and 6th grade.
West Vincent's Intramural program will be an eight game season (October 6, 8, 12, 13, 15, 19, 20, & 26) and is for
fifth/sixth grade students. Permission slips due by 10/2. Click here for details and forms.
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3:00 pm - 4:15 pm
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10/7/2009
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Picture Day for grades K-3
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10/8/2009
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Picture Day for grades 4-6
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10/11/2009
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Fit Fest at the Pottstown YMCA
Bring
the family and swim, play in the gym, and participate in fitness demonstrations-walking track open!
Also at
the Pottstown YMCA, Sunday, October 11 1-4 pm Fall Fitness Festival Kickoff Featuring a chicken BBQ, DJ, petting zoo, moonbounce,
community swim, dodgeball tournament and games. Open to the community. Free!
The school with the
most attendance at F.I.T. Events will win a prize at the end of the year!
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4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
YMCA Pottstown
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10/14/2009
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Market Day Pickup
Order forms are due
back to the school by October 6th. Online orders are due by 11:00 pm on October 8th.
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5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
WVES Cafeteria
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Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held for Grades K-6 on Wednesday, October 21st and Thursday, October
22nd, 2009. Please note that teachers will be scheduling conferences on Wednesday from 12:30 - 8:00 pm
and on Thursday from 12:30 - 8:00 pm. Kindergarten teachers are scheduling an additional day on Friday,
October 23.
There is no school on Wednesday and Thursday. School will be in session on Friday.
Fall '09 Parent Teacher Conferences (Kindergarten)
Fall '09 Parent/Teacher Conferences Flyer (grades 1-6)
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4th
and 5th Grade Cross-Country Meet
37th annual OJR Cross Country Race open to the boys
and girls from all 5 elementary schools in grade 4 and 5. Permission slips due Oct 20th.
Cross Country Flyer and Permission Slip
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3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Warwick Park
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October 27, 2009
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FIT Family Hike
Always a
blast! Cheer for the Kids Run after-school then join in a 1-mile Walktoberfest through beautiful Warwick Park. Crunch some
tasty local apples and let the little ones run off some steam on the playground. This is a free event. The school
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I.M. Hockey for 5th and 6th grade.
West Vincent’s 5th/6th grade intramural
program will include a sixteen game season (11/2, 11/3, 11/10, 11/12, 11/16, 11/17, 11/19, 12/1, 12/3, 12/7, 12/8, 12/10,
12/14, 12/15, 12/16, 12/17, & 12/21). The games will be held in the school gym from 3:00-4:15. Permission
slips due 10/30.
Click here for details and forms.
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3:00 pm - 4:15 pm
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Reflections submissions are due.
The 2009/2010
theme is "Beauty is ..."
Please drop your submissions to the office by 3:00 pm today.
Click here for more details
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K-Kids Orientation Meeting
Thursday, November 5th from 3-4 p.m. is our first K-Kids Club Orientation meeting in the Library Classroom
after-school. Please make plans prior to this date for transportation. During the session you will receive information
on the organization and related materials including an activity calendar. You will need a pen or pencil to take notes
during the meeting. Parents/Guardians are welcome to attend this session to learn more about this service leadership
group. Parents/Guardians are required to sign you out prior to dismissal from K-Kid meetings/activities.
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3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
WV Library
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Learning Express Fundraiser
Shop at the Learning Express
and save 10% off your purchases and also have 10% donated to WVES! You must present the flyer to get the
deal!
Click for more info
Print this flyer. You'll need it !
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WHITELAND TOWNE CENTER 187 W LINCOLN HWY, SUITE 300 EXTON,
PA
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General PTA Meeting -- CANCELED!
Larry Mauger the
OJR Chief Security Officer will be speaking on security in the OJR district.
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6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
WVES Library |
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11/11/2009
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Market Day Pickup
Order forms are due
back to the school by November 3rd. Online orders are due by 11:00 pm on November 5th
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5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
WVES Cafeteria
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Fall Festival
Come out and join us for a night of fun, compliments of your
PTA! We'll have snacks and drinks, baked goods, book fair guest readers and lots of fun and games for all.
Fall Festival Flyer
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Fall Book Fair
The Book Fair schedule is as follows:
Friday Nov 13: 5:30pm – 8:00pm
(open during Fall Festival) Monday Nov 16: 8:15am – 3:30pm Tuesday Nov 17:
8:15am – 3:30pm Wednesday Nov 18: 8:15am – 3:30pm
Mom’s Tea :
3:30pm – 4:30pm
Thursday Nov 19:
8:15am – 3:30pm Friday Nov 20: 8:15am – 3:00pm
Click here for more details
Fall Book Fair Announcement
Fall Book Fair Volunteer Form
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Flu Vaccination Clinic
Vaccinations
will be administered by qualified health professionals and each vaccination will cost $25 for pre-registered, $27 onsite and
$30 for the FluMist. Anyone getting the FluMist must pre-register. Medicare Part B will be accepted from those eligible. Participants
will also be able to receive additional tips on staying healthy during this influenza season.
Signup online by
Nov 5th.
Click here for more details.
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9:00 am to 12:00 pm
WVES
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11/19/2009
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American Education Week Classroom Visitation
Parents and guardians are invited to visit West Vincent classrooms on Thursday, November 19, 2009 during
the following times: - AM kindergarten 10:30-11:15
- PM kindergarten 2:00-2:45
- Grades 1-6 9:00-11:00
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ask that all visitors respect the educational process for both learners and teachers by not bringing siblings with you to
the visitation. Please sign in at the table in the lobby when you arrive and obtain your visitor nametag. We are
requesting that all visitors pre-register so that we can be appropriately prepared for your visit. Please complete
and return the attachment to the office by Friday, November 13.
American Education Week RSVP
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Thanksgiving Vacation
No classes for
students
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PTA Business Meeting
This meeting is open to the public. There will be no guest
speakers.
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I.M. Hockey for 5th and 6th grade.
West Vincent’s 5th/6th grade intramural
program will include a sixteen game season (11/2, 11/3, 11/10, 11/12, 11/16, 11/17, 11/19, 12/1, 12/3, 12/7, 12/8, 12/10,
12/14, 12/15, 12/16, 12/17, & 12/21). The games will be held in the school gym from 3:00-4:15. Permission
slips due 10/30.
Click here for details and forms.
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3:00 pm - 4:15 pm
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Market Day Pickup
Order forms are due back to the school by December 1st.
Online orders are due by 11:00 pm on December 3rd.
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5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
WVES Cafeteria |
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12/24/2009 -
12/31/2009
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Winter Vacation
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FIT Family Ice Skating
This is FREE to all students, older siblings and families.
Preregistration is recommended.
Ice Skating Preregistration Form
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10:15 - 11:50 am
Exton Power Play Rink |
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Winter Vacation
No classes for students. Classes resume on January
4th.
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I.M. Volleyball
West Vincent's 5th/6th
grade intramural program will include a sixteen game season. The games will be held in the school gymnasium from 3:00-4:15.
Signups due by 1/9. First meeting is 1/11.
Volleyball registration and schedule info.
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3:00 pm - 4:15 pm
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General PTA Meeting
Larry Mauger the OJR Chief Security Officer will be speaking about SAFE
an acronym for Security, Avoid, Flee and Engage.
Chief Swinniger and Officer Butler will be discussing a
safety packet for our children in the event of an Amber Alert that is available to Parents.
Mike Frederick, our
All Pro Dads organizer, will be at the meeting to answer questions and meet Parents. All members are encouraged to attend
and get involved.
A representative from the fundraising company, My Friendly Neighbor will be there to discuss fundraising
opportunities. He will have a sample bag for all members!
Should
you need babysitting for this meeting, please RSVP to Amy and Grace.
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6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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Pizza Bingo Night
The West Vincent Elementary PTA is hosting a PIZZA
BINGO NIGHT! There will be plenty of WONDERFUL PRIZES and fun to be shared by all! Bring the whole family for a night of food
and fun!!! Doors open at 6, Bingo starts at 6:30.
Click here for more info.
Bingo RSVP Flyer and Volunteer Form
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6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Doors Open at 6
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Martin Luther King Day
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All Pro Dad - Dad's Day Breakfast.
The Topic will be "Growing Up Too Fast" Their will be breakfast served and a raffle ticket will be given to each family
that attends for a drawing that morning. Click here for details.
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7:00 am - 8:00 am
WVES Cafeteria
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Market Day Pickup
Order forms are due back to the school by January 12th.
Online orders are due by 11:00 pm on January 14th
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1/20/2010
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Science Fair
Snow day makeup date is
Jan 21st.
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6:00 pm
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Meet our Superintendent
Dr. Joel DiBartolomeo
Refreshments
and snacks will be served
Please, no children
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Silent Auction
Due to the impending snow storm, this event has been postponed to Friday March 5th!
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6:30 to 10:00 pm
Byers Station Executive
Model Home
4404 Lobella Court
Chester Springs, Pa
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All Pro Dad - Dad's Day Breakfast.
The topic will be THE POWER OF WORDS.
Click here for details.
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7:00 am - 8:00 am
WVES Cafeteria
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President's Day
There will be no classes today. |
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Market Day Pickup
Order forms are due back to the school by February 9th.
Online orders are due by 11:00 pm on February 11th
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5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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I.M. Bastketball for 5th and 6th Graders
West Vincent's 5th/6th grade intramural program
will include a sixteen game season. The games will be held in the school gymnasium from 3:00-4:15. Please be sure to pick
up your child at door "#2" promptly at 4:15. This door is located next to the front doors. Students will not be
permitted to exit the school with anyone until they receive permission from Mr. Hineman who must have parents initial the
sign out sheet before taking their child.
2/16 - All teams will meet to discuss rules, schedule,
and expectations of the season. Students will still have an opportunity to play. Teams 1 through 6 will be created for future
reference by students and parents.
Permission slips due 2/12
I.M. Basketball Schedule and Signup form
Field Trip Release form for Intramurals
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3:00 pm - 4:15 pm
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K - 12 District Family Math Night - "Pirates
of the Matharibbean"
Have a fun night out with the family at our first District wide family math
night. It is for grades K through 12!
Reschedule from 2/11 due to the snow!
Click here for more info.
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6:00 - 8:00 pm
OJR High School
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Movie Night
Presenting....
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6:30 pm
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Family Visit with author Peter Catalanotto
Special evening family
assembly with the author. Books can be purchased for signining. Forms due 1/19.
Click here to read Peter Catalanotto's bio.
Book order form for author Peter Catalanotto
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3/3/2010 &
3/4/2010
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Parent Teacher Conferences
There will be no school during the conferences
Spring Parent Teacher Conferences Flyer
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Blood Drive
sponsored by The WV Wellness Committee and Miller-Keystone Blood Center
There will be a blood drive at West Vincent Elementary.
The Blood Drive is to honor our 3rd
grade student Reagen Amand. She has received over 40 transfusions over the past 5 years , and is still currently needing transfusions
to sustain her cells in order to continue her chemotherapy treatments.
WVES Blood Drive Flyer
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3/5/2010
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Silent Auction
This
is an adults only event. Wine and appetizers will be served. Live entertainment. Auction tables close at 9:30.
No Admission fee.
Click here to see how you can help with this event.
Click here for the auction item catalog.
Click here for directions to the event.
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6:30 to 10:00 pm
Byers Station Executive
Model Home
4404 Lobella Court
Chester Springs, Pa
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Spring Book Fair
WHEN: Mar 08 - Mar 12
WHERE:
Primary Commons
SCHEDULE/OPENING HOURS:
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Mar 8 | 8:15am-3:30pm | | Tues, Mar 9 | 8:15am-3:30pm | | Wed, Mar 10 | 8:15am-3:30pm | | Doughnuts for Dad | 7:00am-8:00am | | Thurs,
Mar 11 | 8:15am-3:30pm | | Fri, Mar 12 | 8:15am-3:30pm | | Spring Dance | 6:30pm-8:30pm |
Visit our school's website
at Scholastic Books.
Spring Book Fair Volunteer Form
Spring BookFair Announcement
One for Books Flyer
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3/10/2010
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Donuts for Dad
Dads come have coffee & donuts and take your kids to the
Book Fair.
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7:00 - 8:00 am
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3/10/2010
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6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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Spring Dance
Our Spring Dance
is a FREE family dance with novelty dances and fun activities for all ages set
to music and led by dynamic DJ Bob. Click here for more details.
Spring Dance Flyer
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6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
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Family Visit with author Peter Catalanotto
Special evening family
assembly with the author. Books can be purchased for signining. Forms due 1/19.
Click here to read Peter Catalanotto's bio.
Book order form for author Peter Catalanotto
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All Pro Dad - Dad's Day Breakfast.
The topic will be THE POWER OF WORDS.
Click here for details.
All Pro Dad March Breakfast Flyer
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7:00 am - 8:00 am
WVES Cafeteria
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Market Day Pickup
Order forms are due back to the school by March 9th.
Online orders are due by 11:00 pm on March 11th
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5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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I.M. Softball for 5th and 6th Graders
Softball is an exciting and passionate game.
It's also a lot of fun! West Vincent's 5th and 6th grade intramural program will include an eight game season. The
games will be held in the school gymnasium (Due to the outdoor field not being completed yet) from 3:00-4:15. Please be sure
to pick up your child at door "#2" promptly at 4:15. This door is located next to the front doors. Students will
not be permitted to exit the school with anyone until they receive permission from Mr. Hineman who must have parents initial
the sign out sheet before taking their child.
Permission slips due 3/19
IM Softball Registration
Field Trip Release form for Intramurals
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3:00 pm - 4:15 pm
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4/2/2010 -
4/5/2010
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Spring Vacation
School is closed. Because
of our snow days, April 1st is now a school day.
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PSSA's grades 3 - 6
| April 12 - 16 | Grades 3 to 6 PSSA Reading & Math | | April 19 - 23 | Grade 5 PSSA
Writing | | April 26 - 30 | Grade 4 PSSA Science |
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4/14/2010
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General PTA Meeting
The Nominating Committee
will announce its recommended list of candidates in preparation for the elections held during the May general meeting.
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6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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4/20/2010
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All Pro Dad - Dad's Day Breakfast.
The topic will be THE POWER OF JOY.
Click here for details.
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7:00 am - 8:00 am
WVES Cafeteria
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4/21/2010
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Market Day Pickup
Order
forms are due back to the school by April 13th. Online orders are due by 11:00 pm on April 15th.
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5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
WVES Cafeteria
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Best Buddies Fit Walk-a-thon and 5K run
Lace
up your sneaks! Owen J. Roberts first ever 5K, and second annual Best Buddies FIT Walk-a-thon. Crank the music and put in
some steps with family and friends-bathing suit weather is right around the corner! Try a little Zumba and field day-type
games on the lawn. Something to do and something to win for everyone! The school
with the most attendance at FIT events will win a prize at the end of the year.
CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE DETAILS!
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Kindergarten Roundup
No school for the current Kindergarten class on this
day.
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Spring Fun Fair
Come out to this indoor/outdoor event and enjoy
activities, games, win prizes and enjoy some great food.
Click here for details.
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5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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5/4/2010
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Earth Day Celebration
Raindate is 5/5/2010. |
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5/4/2010
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Spring Fundraiser - Rita's Water
Ice
Click here for details
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6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Rita's Water Ice
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You are cordially invited to join us on Friday, May 7 for West Vincent's "Grandparents and Grandfriends Day."
We have a special day planned with activities throughout the day at different grade levels. Please note the following times
and events: • 9:30-11:00 Classroom visitations grades 1, 3, 6 and AM kindergarten (until 11:15 dismissal)
• 1:00-2:30 Classroom visitations grades 2, 4, 5, and PM kindergarten
• Tours of the building will be available
between 9:30 and 2:30.
Grand Friends Letter
Grand Friends Registration form
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5/11/2010
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Spring Picture Day
Class pictures are taken |
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General PTA Meeting
Elections for the 2010/2011 Officers |
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
WVES Library |
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West Vincent Fine Arts Night
6:00 PM Art Show opens
6:30 PM Chorus Students report to music
room
7:00 PM Chorus Concert begins in APR
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5/19/2010
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Market Day Pickup
Order forms are due
back to the school by May 11th. Online orders are due by 11:00 pm on May 13th
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5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
WVES Cafeteria
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5/21/2010,
5/24/2010 &
5/25/2010
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Scholastic
Book Fair BOGO
Stock up for the summer!
Buy one book, get one of equal or lesser value free!
During
the evening hours
Get Scooped will be there with
ice cream $3 for 2 big scoops. Choose from Chocolate, Birthday
cake and Mango
ice!
and Music by Chris Lebresco
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5/21 - 8:15 am to 3:30 pm
5/24 - 8:15 am to 7:00 pm
5/25 -8:15 am to 3:00 pm
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5/26/2010
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Game Day
West
Vincent will be holding one Game Day this year for all grades on Wednesday, May 26 with a rain date of May 28. Becasue we
will not have access to our upper field, the entire school will be bussed to the High School Stadium. More information about
this special day is shared on the attached notices from Mr. Hineman, including opportunities to volunteer. We definitely appreciate
volunteers and contributions of fruit for our students.
All students will be transported from West Vincent to the High School around 9:10. All students will need to
bring a packed lunch in a disposable container. No back packs are necessary that day. Students will be transported home on
busses directly from the High School. More details regarding parking and procedures for parents who wish to watch the events
will be shared closer to the date.
See the flyers below if you want to volunteer or can donate refreshments for
the day.
Game Day Volunteer Flyer
Request for Game Day Snacks Flyer
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5/31/2010
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Memorial Day
No classes for students.
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Kindergarten End of Year ProgramFor Parents
AM Kindergarten: 10:30 AM
PM Kindergarten:
2:00 PM
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6:30 pm
Library
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Family Dinner Fundraiser at the Iron Hill Brewery in Phoenixville.
20% of the bill will
go to our PTA.
Please bring this flyer with you for credit!
Iron Hill Flyer
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5:00 - 10:00 pm
Iron Hill Brewery
Phoenixville Location
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5th & 6th Gr. Award/ 6th Gr. Promotion Ceremony
Parents are welcome. |
9:00 am - 10:15 am
APR
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6/16/2010
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Early Dismissal
There will be early dismissal at 11:50 am
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6/16/2010
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Market Day Pickup
Order forms are due
back to the school by June 8th. Online orders are due by 11:00 pm on June 10th
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5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
WVES Cafeteria
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6/17/2010
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Last Day of School
There will be early dismissal at 11:50
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