Face-to-face instruction will resume on Monday, January 10th. Please click HERE for Mrs. Crenshaw's message sent to families on Friday, January 7th, for important information on Vanderlyn's second semester return to school plan.
School Choice 2022-2023 Lottery Open Enrollment
The School Choice Open Enrollment window for the 2022-2023 lottery opened on Friday, January 7, 2022. On-time applications must be submitted by Friday, February 4, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. The online application website is www.yourchoicedekalb.org. Detailed information about programs and eligibility can be found on the School Choice website at https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/school-choice. Application status will be on the parent's dashboard. Lottery results will be emailed to all applicants on March 25, 2022.
See Mrs. Crenshaw's Principal's Post, Volume 16, sent to families on January 2nd, for important updates and reminders, including:
- Adjustment to the DCSD Calendar & Virtual Learning
- Chromebook Request and Pick-up Information - Click HERE for the User Agreement (please complete prior to pickup)
- Virtual Learning Daily Schedule
- School Meals
- Reporting Covid Cases
- DCSD Covid-19 Resources
Principal Advisory Council News:
Comprehensive Master Plan
To learn about the recommendations for the Comprehensive Master Plan that were presented on December 8, 2021, please click here to visit the CMP website to watch the CMP recording and view the PowerPoint presentation. The CMP recording will run until January 7, 2022.
Please be sure to complete the CMP Stakeholder feedback survey found on the CMP website to share your thoughts. The email address for CMP feedback is CMP@dekalbschoolsga.org.
November Annual Fund Update!
Vanderlyn Families,
Your support of our PTO and the school’s Annual Fund are how we are able to fund all of the wonderful programs our school offers (STEM projects, academic competitions, classroom stipends, teacher appreciation, the list goes on and on!). If you have not already done so, please consider donating to the 2021-22 Annual Fund by clicking HERE.
So far, we have almost $37,000 in donations for this school year, but we are still short of our goal! Remember, 100% of your donation will be used to enhance the educational experience of EVERY student and faculty member at Vanderlyn Elementary. All donations, large and small, DO make a difference.
Check with your employer to see if they have a matching gift program! Some companies will double or even triple the portion of a donation that is tax-deductible.
Help us reach our goal of 100% family participation. Be a Viking Champion and DONATE today!
To our families that have already showed their support, magnets have finally arrived! You should have received your magnet from your homeroom teacher. If you did not receive yours, please contact vanderylnannualfund@gmail.com
You can stay connected to our PTO by visiting our website, vanderlypto.org, follow us on Facebook or Instagram, and subscribing to Viking Views and the School Calendar. Log into your MTK account, click on My Account, Calendar/Newsletter Subscriptions.
THANK YOU for your donations and support and GO VIKINGS!
Jennifer Dees & Sara Graviss
PTO Co-Presidents
New Soccer Goals!
We are excited to share that the PTO has purchased soccer goals! Kudos to the Vanderlyn third graders who wrote the sweetest letter to Mrs. Crenshaw requesting them! We can't wait to hear how much fun it is to play soccer during recess!
Viking families, this would not be possible without your generosity and support of PTO fundraising efforts.
THANK YOU!
Annual Fund: Corporate Matching and Tax Deduction
Every Student Counts. Every Gift Matters.
We are so lucky to have a community that supports one another and works together for the betterment of our school for all of our children. This is truly unique and it makes all of us proud to be a Viking. There is not a more fitting time than now to say thank you to all the families that have contributed to the Annual Fund so far this year. We are well on our way to reaching our goal of $60,000 and 100% participation, but we are not there yet! If you have not yet donated or you would like to add to your contribution, click here to make a donation.
Did you know many corporations have matching gift programs for their employees, retirees, and board members? In some cases, these companies will double or even triple the portion of a donation that is tax deductible. Please contact your employer to determine if they will match your financial gift and to learn about the guidelines for obtaining matching funds for Vanderlyn. The Vanderlyn PTO will assist you in providing the details necessary for completing the matching gift paperwork.
Did you know that your donation is also tax deductible? Our Vanderlyn Elementary PTO is classified as a public charity and has been granted 501©(3) non-profit status. Our tax ID number is 46-5137968. 100% of your donation is tax-deductible as provided by law. No goods, gifts or services of any value will be received in connection with your donation. Just one more reason to help your community school by donating to the Annual Fund!
Email us at vanderlynannualfund@gmail.com if you have any questions!
The Grounds Committee assists in the beautification of our campus by organizing a Grounds Clean Up Day in the fall and spring. Please email VanderlynelemPTO@gmail.com if you are interested in chairing this committee.
Want to get more involved at Vanderlyn?
We need chairs for the following committees:
Grounds
Teaching Gardens
VanderDash
Field Day
Kindergarten Production
2nd Grade Production
3rd Grade Production
To learn more about how you can get involved or for information about chairing a committee, please reach out to Jennifer Dees & Sara Graviss at vanderlynelempto@gmail.com.
This week, the PTO celebrated Ms. Baptiste. Ms. Baptiste will assume the new role as a Human Resources Recruitment and Retention Coordinator in the Newton County School System. We are sad to see her go, but wish her all the best!
Vanderlyn PTO Registration
Vanderlyn families, the Membership Toolkit system is OPEN for 2021–2022 online PTO registration!
1. Go to Vanderlyn’s MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT at www.vanderlynpto.org to create or update your online account**, and complete the following:
- Parent and student family information: All families need to enter their contact information. Once entered, it will be saved for the online directory.
- Your directory and publishing preferences
**Please note: If you already have an account on Membership Toolkit, your account becomes “inactive” at the end of the school year. When you login, it will ask you to verify your account and information for this year. Your previous login and password will work, and your child’s grade level will automatically be updated to reflect his or her promotion to the next grade.
2. Fill out the OPEN FORMS to complete your PTO registration and pay for your student’s items with a credit card. Click on “my account” and “online forms”.
- Student Fees: This form includes classroom dues, field trip fees, and agendas (for grades 2-5).
- 2021–22 PTO Membership form: Joining the PTO provides you an active voice to support your child’s school and is the best way to stay connected with what is going on at Vanderlyn. Membership also provides you with access to the online school directory.
- Annual Fund One-Check, One-Time Donation form: Please help us continue the tradition of excellence at Vanderlyn by donating money to the 2021-2022 Annual Fund campaign. 100% of your donation will be used to enhance the educational experience of every student and faculty member at our school.
Programs Supported by the Annual Fund:
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Faculty Development and Appreciation - Seminars, conferences, training (i.e., Orton-Gillingham and Project Based Learning), and stipends
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Educational Programs - Educational materials, author visits, teaching gardens, academic competitions, field trips, and book room resources
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STEM Initiatives - STEM lab supplies, STEM resources, STEM community nights, and STEM career day
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Schoolwide Events - International Night (Passport to the World), VanderDash, and Field Day
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Facility Care and Campus Safety - outdoor classrooms, clinic supplies, playground equipment, landscaping, and upgrades to the Media Center
Without your Annual Fund donations, these programs would not be possible. All donations, large and small, DO make a difference. Help us reach our goal of 100% participation. Be a Viking Champion, donate today!
