Vanderlyn Elementary’s 5th grade class overwhelmingly decided, in lieu of an end of year celebration or gift for the school, to donate their collected money to Malachi’s Storehouse. These students felt it important to help those in our community impacted by hunger, particularly now that the number of those with food insecurity has increased due to Covid-19. Congratulations VES Class of 2020 – this giving spirit will take you far!
Vanderlyn Needs Your Help!
Why should I donate when school is virtual?
We are starting virtually this year, but your annual fund donation is still vital to your student’s education!
Where is my donation going this year?
- Teachers’ continuing education, teacher stipends and online educational subscriptions
- STEM grade level supplies and Project Based Learning initiatives
- Grounds and outdoor learning environment improvements on campus
- School maintenance and repairs not provided by Dekalb County
- Those out-of-the-box ideas our amazing teachers will use to engage our students
- Teacher appreciation lunches and birthday gifts
- The unexpected!
Congratulations to the Braun family!
They are the winners of our first Annual Fund Donation raffle. Your Vanderlyn bag, cup and Target Gift Card will be delivered to your door!
Our next drawing will take place from 9/13 - 9/23.
Your donation is so important to the success of our school!
Donate HERE today!
New donations given before Labor Day, September 7th, will be entered in a raffle for Vanderlyn Swag!
All PTO members are invited to the PTO General Membership Meeting on Friday, September 25 at 5:45 p.m. in the main school parking lot. This will be an outside, socially distant meeting to approve the proposed amendments to the PTO Bylaws and the proposed 2020-2021 PTO Budget.
Please click here to pay your $6 PTO Membership dues if you have not already! With your PTO membership, you will have access to our online directory and will be able to vote at PTO general membership meetings.
Proposed Bylaw Amendments
Please click here for proposed amendments to the PTO Bylaws. These changes will be voted on at the next general membership meeting of the PTO on September 25, 2020, at 5:45 pm at the school.
Update your information for the 2020-2021 school year in Membership Toolkit. Go to Vanderlyn’s Membership Toolkit at www.vanderlynpto.org , click on My Account, to create or update your online account, and complete the following:
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Parent and Student Family Information: All families need to enter or update their contact information. Once entered, it will be saved for the directory. Please update your directory and publishing preferences.
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Newsletters/Calendar Subscriptions: Under My Account, subscribe to Viking Views and the 2020-2021 school calendar.
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Student Fees: This form includes classroom dues, agendas (for grades 2-5) & 5th grade dues.
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2020-2021 PTO Membership form: Joining the PTO provides you an active voice to support your child’s school. Membership also provides you with online access to the directory.
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Annual Fund One-Check, One-Time Donation form: Please help us continue the tradition of excellence at Vanderlyn by donating money to the 2020-2021 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 include: faculty development and appreciation, educational programs, STEM initiatives, school wide events, facility care and campus safety, and classroom enhancements. All donations, large and small, DO make a difference. To find out more about the Annual Fund, please click here. If you need more information or would prefer to set up a recurring payment, please contact Kate Koulouris at vanderlynannualfund@gmail.com.
Have questions? Please email us at vanderlynelempto@gmail.com.
Kindergarten & New Student Registration
Kindergarten and new student registration is now open for the 2020-2021 school year. Please go to the DCSD registration website for information and to start the process: https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/registration/
Vanderlyn Elementary’s 5th Grade Gift to Malachi’s Storehouse!
Vander the Viking wishes the Donaldson-Bannister Farmhouse a Happy 150th Birthday!
Thank you to all of the families that participated in the Holiday Toy Drive! Please see this heartfelt message from OakCliff Elementary School.
