CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Monday, June 25
9:00am-12:00pm - PreK/Kindergarten Registration/Screenings Tuesday, June 26
9:00am-12:00pm - PreK/Kindergarten Registration/Screenings Wednesday, June 27
9:00am-12:00pm - PreK/Kindergarten Registration/Screenings Thursday, June 28 - Wednesday, July 25
9:00-11:30am - Summer School
School Hours: Main Office: 8:00am to 4:00pm Students: 8:50am to 3:20pm
Parents / Visitors / Volunteers: For the safety of all of our students, everyone visiting or volunteering at Voluntown Elementary School must enter through the MAIN ENTRANCE and sign in at the office. Any person interested in volunteering must complete a DCF form and attend a brief orientation with Ms. Trakas or Mrs. Suffoletto.
EMERGENCY CLOSING INFORMATION
Emergency School Closings and Delayed Opening Information
If the weather is a problem, it may be necessary to delay the opening of school. When this occurs, announcements are made on the local radio stations between 6:00 and 7:15 a.m.
AM—WICH 1310 FM—WCTY 97.7 TV—Channel 3
AM—WILI 1400 FM—WILI 98.3 TV—Channel 8
AM—WSUB 980 FM—WNLC 98.7 TV—Channel 30
FM—WKNL 101
Additionally, School Messenger is used to inform VES families of closings/delays via phone, text, and social media (VES Facebook page). School Messenger notifications are scheduled to be sent at 6:00am. VES weather announcements can also be found online at www.ctweather.com and www.voluntownct.org.
If an early dismissal is called, there will be no PM 3-Year-Old or 4-Year-Old Pre-K classes, and classes will stay until dismissal time. Lunch is provided for students.
Emergency closing times may vary based on weather conditions and at the Superintendent’s discretion. If a late opening is called there will be no AM 3-Year-Old or 4-Year-Old Pre-K classes.
EARN CASH FOR OUR SCHOOL
Please help us earn money for our school by participating in the Box Tops for Education Clipping Drive!
We are so grateful to have your support!
1) BUY ~ Purchase or check your home for one of the hundreds of products with Box Tops on them (see the BTFE Product List below).
2) CLIP ~ Clip Box Tops from packages of participating products.
3) SEND ~ Send them in to the VES office in an envelope or baggy.
4) EARN ~ Every single Box Top is worth 10 cents! Please continue clipping all year long!
SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY EVENTS
Congratulations Class of 2018!
The New London County 4-H Club is accepting new members this fall. The NLC 4-H Club offers activities in various areas of interest. The Arts & Agriculture Club focuses on teaching homestead skills, which include: raising/caring for dairy goats (but will certainly welcome fiber and meat breeds as well), raising/caring for sheep and other fiber animals, knitting, crocheting, weaving, spinning, felting, any fiber art including sewing, cooking, canning, and fermenting. Please contact artsandag4h@gmail.com with any questions or for more information.
Voluntown needs Girl Scout leaders!! Are you looking for some inspiration in your life? It’s amazing how a group of girls will inspire you to be a better you. Being a Girl Scout Leader is more than just being a volunteer. It’s a life changing experience you will fall in love with! We currently have a waiting list of girls around the state who can’t wait to be Girl Scouts but we don’t have enough leaders to make their dreams come true. Being a Girl Scout Leader does take time, but as the leader, you can create a schedule that works best for you. And don’t worry, we provide all the training you need so that both you and the girls have a meaningful experience. Whether you are a parent, alumna, or someone who wants to make a difference in the life of a girl, being a Girl Scout Leader could turn out to be one of the BEST things you’ve done. Give it a try, or better yet, ask a friend to be a co-leader and double your fun! To get started go to GSofCT website and click on “Way to Volunteer” to start the process.
My name is Debi MacPhail and I live here in Voluntown, I run a Girl Scout Senior Troop with 7,8thand 9th graders, you may have seen us around, doing community service, selling cookies hiking and camping. We truly need more volunteers to form more Troops in our town. We have a need for leaders for Daisy's (Kindergarten & 1st grade) as well as Juniors (grades 4 and 5) There are so many girls in Voluntown that want to join Girl Scouts but there are no adults available to lead them. If you think you would love to be a part of Girl Scouts feel free to contact me. Thank you!macphail7@yahoo.com or our Service Unit Manager, Mary Beth, atmbeth.dgreen@sbcglobal.net or 860-861-5214.
Dear Parents,
We are asking if your child has a fever please keep them home until they have been fever free for 24 hours. This benefits them as well as their fellow students and staff members.
Thank you.
Attention Parents of Students in Grade 6: State regulations require all students in 6th grade to have a physical. If you have not yet handed one in please contact your doctor for an appointment. Forms can be obtained in the nurse’s office. If you have any questions please feel free to call the school nurse at 376-2325.
Sports Program
Any student that would like to participate in an after school sport must have a health assessment before the first try out / training session for the sport and “after the initial examination, repeat examinations are required every two years.” Each athlete must also return the completed health questionnaire before they may participate.
All Medication, including over-the-counter medications like Tylenol and Benadryl, need to have a NEW doctor’s order each school year. Any medication order from last year is NOT valid. An adult must bring the medication into school.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The Rhode Island School of Design Museum is a wonderful art museum, and so close to Voluntown. They have adjusted admission prices:
*All youth and children aged 18 and under are invited to visit the RISD Museum free of admission costs. *free admission to active-duty U.S. military personnel and their families.
*Free admission for all-every Sunday (10 am–5 pm) and on the third Thursday evening of each month (5–9 pm).
It is the Board of Education’s policy that an adult must meet Kindergarten and Preschool students when they disembark from the bus/van. If an adult is not present, the driver will bring the child back to school and parents will need to make arrangements to pick them up. On early dismissal days the afternoon session of the 3 year old program and Preschool will not meet. On delayed openings the morning session of 3 year olds and Preschool will be cancelled.
Grade One Through Eight Parents:
Students will be dropped off at their designated stop whether or not an adult is present. Please be sure they are able to enter the house.
SCHOOL CALENDAR
2018 - 2019 School Calendar
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Employment Opportunities
Voluntown is seeking applications for substitute teachers (a Bachelor's degree from approved institution is required), substitute paraprofessionals, substitute custodians, and substitute kitchen staff. Please send a letter of interest to Mr. Adam S. Burrows, Superintendent, P.O. Box 129, Voluntown, CT 06384. Open until filled.
Voluntown B.O.E. is an equal opportunity employer.