STEM Club sign-up is tonight starting at 6:00 pm!
https://cohlrich.my.canva.site/#van-buren-elementary-stem-club-2022-2023
Do you have a veteran in your life that is important to you? VBMS wants to learn more about them! Nominate your loved one by using the QR code below or by completing the submission form at https://bit.ly/VBveteran23 for the opportunity to be selected as our 2023 VB Veteran Honorary!
Don't forget to mark your calendars and join us in the auditorium for this important event! For more information, please contact Middle School Principal, Jenn Barrett at jbarrett@vbschools.net
More Positive Behavior Referrals!
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County-wide professional development day at LB!
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This week's Joust About Careers episode features the 10-minute highlights of the interview with Luke Kohls, an account manager with Palo Alto Networks and former high school math teacher at Van Buren. If these highlights make you want to learn more about Luke's career journey, you can check out the full interview on YouTube at bit.ly/JoustAboutCareers or listen to full interviews on your favorite podcast platform by searching Joust About Careers.
Have a great week!
September was a successful month for career exploration and planning!
The Van Buren 8th grade class is gearing up for their annual "Mr. Yunker Day of Service''. They are planning to rake in the Village on Friday, November 10th. If you would like to have your yard raked, please email agreer@vbschools.net or call the school (419-299-3384) and give them your name and address. Additionally, they are looking for rake donations. If you would like to donate a rake or money to help, please also contact agreer@vbschools.net or the school.
Congrats to Gracein and TJ on their Positive Behavior Referrals!
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Save the date(s) for After School Stem Club!
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Volunteer Opportunities of the Week - October 2-6, 2023
The latest episode of the Joust About Careers podcast features a conversation with former VB math teacher Luke Kohls, who is now an account manager with Palo Alto Networks. In the interview, Luke shares about what he does at Palo Alto, what it was like to change careers after seven years as a teacher both at VB and in North Carolina, what teaching skills have served him best in his new career, and much more. Anyone interested in pursuing a career in business or cybersecurity will find information related to those paths in this episode.
To watch on YouTube, visit bit.ly/JoustAboutCareers or bit.ly/VBLearnMore. To listen on Anchor, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or other podcast platforms, search Joust About Careers.
Have a great week!
🙌🏼🎉 A heartfelt THANK YOU to our AWESOME families! Your support for our Next Level Program has been truly incredible! Together, we've empowered our kids, made a difference, and achieved the impossible! We're grateful for your dedication and enthusiasm! Let's keep soaring to new heights! 💪🏼 #GratefulForYou #NextLevel #EmpowerKids #MakeADifference #ItsPossibleWithPoP
Congratulations to the 2023 Van Buren Homecoming Court! #beablackknight
This week's Joust About Careers episode features the 10-minute highlights of the interview with Bailei Hoyng, a 2015 VB graduate who is a Process Design Engineer for Boston Scientific living in Israel. If these highlights make you want to learn more about Bailei's career journey, you can check out the full interview on YouTube at bit.ly/JoustAboutCareers or listen to full interviews on your favorite podcast platform by searching Joust About Careers.
Have a great week!
4th grade students enjoyed their morning in art class learning about the drawing center that was opened up for them today! Mrs. May's TAB style classroom helps students to grow in their creative confidence through choice and creates a more realistic studio environment. What a fun and engaging way to learn! #BeABlackKnight
Big thanks to the PTO for providing coffee from Puck Coffee Truck to the staff today and this past Tuesday as well as breakfast treats!
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We are still seeking sponsorships for some of our students hoping to attend the Senior Class Trip to Chicago. If you are interested and able to provide a financial contribution for these students, please contact HS Principal, Kevin Shoup (kshoup@vbschools.net). Thanks in advance!
Congrats to Oliver for his Positive Behavior Referral!
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Only one more week to purchase tickets for the Sophomore Class Dinner! Contact a Van Buren sophomore or alimes@vbschools.net to buy tickets. All funds raised go to helping the sophomore class.
