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Newsletter - February 2012

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Dates to Remember

February 2nd 7:00 pm Graduation Question and Answer Night @ Vision Office. Cap/Gown order form due also.
February 2nd History Fair Prep Class – 10:00 – 11:00 am taught by Jennifer Bowler
February 10th Valentines Day Party and Craft class – 9:00 – 11:00 am taught by Jennifer Hunt
February 13-17 Winter Break
February 21st 10:00 am final history fair prep class for those middle/high school students who are entering projects in regional competition at CMU.
February 23rd Introduction to Chemistry class – 9:00 – 11:00 am taught by retired chemist/physicist Dick Hamilton for middle/high Vision students.

Items Available & Needed

Available for Check Out

  • VIOLIN case included/needs re-stringing/cleaning
  • KEYBOARD w/stand, needs a new power cord
  • CRICUT SET craft set, very nice machine

Items Needed

Kalie Lindsey is looking for a 3rd Grade Teaching Textbook Curriculum. If you have one you are not using please call her @ 856-3400. Thank you!

CSAP is now the TCAP

The CSAP has now become the TCAP (Transitional Colorado Assessment Program). Due to the implementation of new state standards and the national "core" standards, the test has been revised to only include test items that address the current standards. The TCAP will be in the same format as the CSAP but simply has a new name.

February 28th 3rd grade reading @ SCVHCP office 8:45 – 11:00 am (no lunch)
March 12th Math 3rd - 10th grade 8:30 – 1:30 (3rd graders will have two sessions that end at 11:00)
March 13th Writing/Reading all grades 8:30 – 1:30 (3rd graders have two Writing sessions till 11:00)
March 14th Writing/Reading 4th – 10th grades 8:30-1:30 (both locations)
March 15th Science 5th, 8th, 10th grades 8:30-1:30 (both locations

Location: First Baptist Church in Cedaredge and Mormon Church in Montrose. Bring a lunch and book to read! Snacks will be provided.

Classes Offered

CREATIVE DECORATED BOTTLES

February 20th to April 6th Tuesdays from 1:30- 3:00 Class cost - $135.00

BEAUTIFUL FUNCTIONAL BOWLS

February 20th to April 6th Wednesdays from 1:30-3:00 Class cost - $135.00

WOODED WHIMSICAL CLOCK

February 20th to April 6th Thursdays from 1:00 to 3:00 Class cost - $135.00

SIMPLE SUMINAGASHI PAINTING

April 16th to May 11th Tuesdays from 1:30 – 3:00 Class cost - $135.00

FANTASTIC GLASS SUN CATCHERS

April 16th to May 11th Wednesdays from 12:30 – 2:00 Class cost - $135.00

MASK MAKING FUN

April 16th to May 11th Thursdays from 1:00 – 3:00 Class cost - $135.00

Educator Information

My Name is Virginia Columbo. I am currently offering classes at the Delta Vision. If there is enough interest I would like to offer these classes at SC Vision also. Questions – call me @ 901-8169 or email nomadicvisions@aol.com

Girls on the Run (GOTR)

COMING TO CEDAREDGE AGAIN THIS SPRING!

All girls in 3rd through 5th grade are invited to come join us as we have fun learning and growing together.

Girls on the Run (GOTR) is an after school program that uses the power of running to prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. Through interactive activiites, such as running, playing games, and discussing important issues, GOTR participants learn how to celebrate being pre-teen girls. The program focuses on building self-esteem and improving emotional and physical health. During the 10- week program, girls are empowered with a greater self-awaremess, a sense of achievement, and a foundation in team building to help them become strong, contented, and self-confident young women.

Each session is led by trained, volunteer female coaches who guide and mentor girls through a fun and uplifting curriculum. Coaches teach specific life lessons such as dealing with body image and the media, resisting peer pressure, making healthy decisions and contributing to the community. Along the way, the girls train together to walk or run a 5K (3.1 mile event.)

Cedaredge Elementary School – Practices begin Tuesday, February 28th, 2012
Tuesdays and Thursdays – 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm
Pick up a paper registration at the office
Registration fee is $50.00 (Full and partial scholarships are readily available)
Group size is limited, so early registration is encouraged. If spaces remain, registration ends on February 7th, 2012.

Free Health Clinics in the Delta County Schools!

Who? Children birth to 18 yrs. who don't have insurance or are underinsured.

What? Well-child checks, immunizations and visits for chronic conditions. Not for temporary illnesses.

Where and When? Appts. From 9:00 am to 2:30 pm available at the following locations and dates: Delta – February1st & 22nd Cedaredge - February 29th Hotchkiss – February 8th Call Sarah @ 874-9517 for appointments or more information.

Field Trips

Cinderella—Tuesday, April 10th at 10:00 a.m.

We will be sponsoring a trip to see the award winning musical "Cinderella". It is performed by the American Theater Arts for Youth company at the Avalon Theater in Grand Junction. Sign up is required by February 20th. We have reserved 30 tickets and will be paying in advance for all Vision Students. If you are not a Vision student the cost is $9.25, for adults and children, as long as we stay within the 30 tickets - after all 30 tickets are taken the cost will be $13.00.

BOWLING—FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH AT 1:00 PM

Meet at the Bowling Alley for a tour and a game. Vision students will be free. Parents and other children will pay $5.00 if you are playing.

Bringing History to Life

Colorado History Day—Saturday February 25th Mesa State College Grand Junction

  • Grades 6-12 can participate.
  • Project must relate to theme: Revolution, Reaction and Reform in History.
  • Must use primary and secondary sources.
  • Prepare a process paper with bibliography.
  • Plan to be interviewed by the judges.
  • Entry can be; documentary, exhibit, performance, historical paper, or website.
  • Top entries will go on the competition at University on Maryland. At college park.
  • There will be a class at the Vision office February 2nd, 10:00 am to help you get your project ready.
  • Bring your finished project to the Vision classroom February 21st, 10:00 – 11:00 to show off what you have done and to receive feedback to help you propare for the fair in Grand Junction the following Saturday.
  • If you will also please bring your projects to the Vision History fair on April 17th. We would love to see what you have done.
  • http://www.coloradohistoryday.org

Vision History Fair— April 17, 10:00 am Vision Office

  • Everyone can enter.
  • Any subject related to history.
  • Entry can be individual, group or family.
  • Projects build research, artistic and communication skills.

Judges will award certificates in the following areas:

  • Best of Show
  • Most Creative
  • Best Research prize
  • Artistic Rendering
  • Bringing History to Life
  • Engaging Presentation
  • Judges Award

Great after TCAP activity. Show off what you have learned, and learn from all the great projects. Even if you do not enter please come and support the kids. Questions: please call Jennifer Bowler 856-7082.

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