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!
PTO Election Meeting - August 14th
All 2019-2020 PTO Members are invited to the PTO Election on Friday, August 14 at 5:45pm in the main school parking lot. This will be an outside, socially distant meeting to elect the 2020-2021 PTO Executive Committee as presented by the Nominating Committee.
The Nominating Committee respectfully submits the following nominations:
Co-Presidents: Jennifer Dees & Meagan Galle
1st Vice Presidents: Meredith Brohm & Jennifer Perich
2nd Vice Presidents: Whitney Gaines & Kate Koulouris
Secretary: Bee Agha
Treasurer: Liz Larson
Assistant Treasurer: Dave Gearhart
Posted on behalf of the Nominating Committee:
Kate Bailey
Shilvi Leinwand
Meredith Brohm
Peggy Smith
Jessica Loffredio
Chromebook Distribution
Distribution of Chromebooks for grades 3-5 is scheduled for the dates and times listed below. Information regarding distribution of Chromebooks for PK-2nd grade will be provided separately. Please fill out the digital device survey by clicking here.
- Wednesday, August 12 pick-up: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Grade 3
- Friday, August 14 pick-up: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Grades 4&5
- Please report to the school cafeteria
If you DID NOT request a device, no action is necessary on your part.
Guidelines For Distribution
In an effort to keep parents and staff safe during pick-up, the following measures will be implemented:
- All staff and parents will be required to wear a mask and practice social distance.
- The pick-up destination will be the cafeteria. Please follow the signage.
- Only one adult per household should come to the school to pick up the device.
- All parents must complete the Device User Agreement (electronic or hard copy) prior to coming to the school
User Agreement
Each student who requested and is issued a DCSD chrome book MUST complete a "User Agreement". In order to expedite the pick-up process and to minimize contact, we highly encourage you to use the link below to complete the User Agreement online. That information will automatically populate into our database.
If you are unable to complete the User Agreement online, please click on the second link below to print and fill out a hardcopy of the agreement. This will need to be printed and filled out prior to your child's Chromebook being distributed.
Complete the User Agreement Online (click here) or
Print a Hardcopy of the User Agreement (click here)
Below you will find the link to the Digital Dreamers website which is a comprehensive technology program of the DeKalb County School District. This link contains a plethora of helpful information regarding Chromebooks and Chromebook distribution.
Virtual Learning Schedule
The Virtual Learning Schedule will be the blueprint to structure the virtual school day for students and parents. This schedule will include synchronous as well as asynchronous instruction to allow for flexibility in the teaching and learning process. The Vanderlyn ES Virtual Learning Schedule is aligned with the DCSD proposed schedule which can be seen by clicking here. The Vanderlyn Pre-K Virtual Learning Schedule is aligned with the Bright From The Start sample schedule and can be seen by clicking here.
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.
