Visiting Author
We are thrilled to welcome Jennifer Swanson, the award-winning author of over 35 nonfiction and fiction books for children, to Vanderlyn on Wednesday, December 19!
Ms. Swanson’s books include Explore Bridges!: With 25 Great Projects (Explore Your World), Pearl Harbor (American Girl: Real Stories From My Time), Absolute Expert: Dolphins, Building With Poop (Power of Poop), Astronaut Aquanaut, Lewis and Clark: Famed Explorers of the American Frontier, National Geographic Kids Brain Games: The Mind-Blowing Science of Your Amazing Brain, and many, many more!
Ms. Swanson will autograph any of her books that students bring to school. If you own any of her books and would like to have them signed, your child can bring the book(s) to their teacher on or before Wednesday, December 19. On a sheet of paper or post-it within the book, please include your child’s name, homeroom teacher, and the name(s) to be listed in the dedication. Books will be returned shortly after her visit.
Kicking it With Kale
A good time was had by all at our Kickin' It With Kale event in October! The kids (and teachers) all enjoyed learning about and trying kale. The smoothies were everyone's favorite!
December Parent Power Hour
Sign up at the link below so we can get an accurate headcount. Thank you!Session Title: English Language Learners: How Can I Support My Child?
Session Speakers: Ms. Edwards, Ms. Ward
Session Outcomes: Engaged ELL parents bring invaluable dedication and wisdom regarding their children to the school community and can be crucial partners in supporting their children's success. This workshop is intended to provide parents with information and strategies that will assist in supporting their child’s academic growth as they master the English Language.
Grounds Day 2018!
Grounds day with DUMC went great this year! We had so many wonderful volunteers come out to help. We are sending a big thank you to the following people:
Dunwoody United Methodist Church members for Day of Service
Girl Scout Daisy Troop 19064
Vanderlyn neighbor Mary Kay Morris for volunteering her time and street for lawn bag pickup
Vanderlyn Families
Ace Hardware for making a donation
Craig Radke, Candi Miller and Jennifer Dempsey Grounds committee co-chairs
The weather turned out perfect for yard work. We were able to plant pansies all around the school. We took care of dead branches and raised the canopy of many of our trees. We even removed limbs from our weather station dish. Check out our Facebook @vanderlynelementary page for more pictures of the day!
Mrs. Crenshaw is Region 1 Principal of the Year!
Together with the administration and staff of Vanderlyn Elementary School, the PTO is proud to announce that our principal, Mrs. Tracey Crenshaw, has been named Region 1 Principal of the Year by the DeKalb County School District. Region 1 consists of twenty-three high schools, middle schools, and elementary schools in the district.
For the past ten years, the Vanderlyn community has continually thrived under the leadership of Mrs. Crenshaw during her tenure as assistant principal and principal. Congratulations to Mrs. Crenshaw for this well-deserved honor!
