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Kindergarten Round Up

Kindergarten Round Up is scheduled for February 16th from 6-7 p.m. at Vandenberg. 
Now is the time to have your kindergartener register for an excellent education with the South Redford Schools for the 2012-13 school year.
 
South Redford School District offers a comprehensive, balanced full day program which has demonstrated success for over 5 years.
 
Children in Wayne County can be registered if they are 5 years old on or before December 1, 2012.
 
Parents must bring two proofs of residency for Wayne County-one current utility bill and the lease or mortgage papers.  The child’s birth certificate and immunization records are also required in order to register. 
 
If your child attends South Redford Preschool, residency has already been established.
Students Learn About China
On Friday, February 3rd, students from China taught our students about their culture, language and country.
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Today's Morning Show

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Zumba with Miss C.
On Saturday, February 4th, Vandenberg families were invited to Zumba with Miss C. All proceeds supported Vandenberg's P.T.O.
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Vandenberg Students Use Talents to Help Hungry

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Vandenberg student potters under the tutelage of art teacher, Thia Homer, met after school on Jan. 25th to craft bowls to be sold at the Taste of Redford on March 25th.  Sales of the handmade soup bowls will benefit the district’s Blessings in a Backpack program.  Supporters of the program may purchase one of these works of art and a bowl of homemade soup for only $5.

Town Hall PBS Winners

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Vandenberg's Town Hall took place on Tuesday, January 31st.  Students received awards for staying on green, Teacher Awards for special things, P.E. awards and much more.  Most improved and PBS Class of the Month went to Mrs. Black's class for the upper elementary and Mrs. Schilbe's class for the lower elementary grades. To see all of our pictures go here: http://gallery.me.com/jackcr01#100338

Dads and Dodgeball

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On Thursday, January 26th, students and their dads participated in Dodgeball. See all of our pictures here: http://gallery.me.com/jackcr01#100333
 
Mom's and Dodgeball is scheduled for Thursday 2/23 from 6-7p. We hope to see you there!

Step Team Performs at Redford Theater

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The Vandenberg Step Team performed at the Redford Theater on Saturday, January 28th.  Below is a
link to find pictures and a video clip! http://gallery.me.com/jackcr01#100325
Over the break, the rest of our playground equipment arrived.  On Wednesday, January 11th, we had an official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.  Herman Williams, PTO president, was in attendance.  Vandenberg's PTO sponsored funding for this beautiful addition.  Miss Carricato, PE teacher and winner of the NFL Play 60 grant, also participated as she gave funding from her grant to purchase this equipment.  Kids and community members will now enjoy more swings, monkey bars, and pull up bars. 

Vandenberg Annual Report

We are pleased to present you with the Annual Education Report (AER), which provides key information on the 2010-2011 educational progress for the South Redford School District and our school. The AER addresses the complex reporting information required by federal and some requirements of state laws. Click to view Vandenberg Elementary School's Annual Report.
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Vandenberg Official Green School

Vandenberg Receives Green Certification

Congratulations, to Vandenberg Elementary students, staff and parents on becoming an Official Michigan Green School.
 
Since 2006, over 550 schools have completed the requirements for going green and achieved the Official Michigan Green Schools Certification.  This year, 99 schools from Wayne County received the Official Michigan Green Schools Certification and South Redford School District is proud to announce that Jefferson Elementary and Vandenberg Elementary are among the schools to be awarded Official Michigan Green School Certification in 2010.
 
Teachers Monica Nick, Jefferson Elementary and Sarah Judge, Vandenberg Elementary accepted the Official Green School Certification with student representatives on behalf of their schools Monday, May 3, 2010.   Having two official Michigan Green Schools in our district is certainly a point of pride for our schools and community.  Congratulations  Jefferson and Vandenberg Elementary school communities, students, staff and parents on taking action and helping save energy within our school district and community.