Congrats to Raelyn for her Positive Behavior Referral!
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This week's Joust About Careers episode features the ten-minute highlights of the interview with Ryan Harmon, a 2002 Van Buren graduate who is a Critical Care Transport and ER Nurse and Paramedic who is currently studying to become a nurse practitioner. The highlights focus on how a typical day looks for Ryan, how his experiences led him to where he is today, how his life looks as a flight nurse, and how certifications have advanced his career.
If you want to learn more about Ryan’s career journey, you can check out his 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!
In March, the Van Buren Art Department will be hosting a student-run art show to support the Hancock County Humane Society! Paws for the Cause is an animal-themed exhibit for all of the artists of our community. Proceeds will be donated to the Humane Society to support the care and well-being of the animals in the shelter. We hope to see you there!
Paws for the Cause will begin with an opening reception on March 8th and will be open to visitors on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday afternoons until March 21st. Check out our poster for more information! Use the QR to sign up.

Volunteer Opportunity of the Week - February 5-9, 2024

Join our team for the 2024-25 school year as a High School Counselor! Learn more here: vbschools.net/page/employment #BeABlackKnight

Feb. Stem Club sign-ups begin Feb. 12th at 6PM. Follow the included link for more information!
https://cohlrich.my.canva.site/#van-buren-elementary-stem-club-2022-2023

Thank you to everyone who helped students learn more about careers in January!


Save the Date for International Knight! March 27, 2024!
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The latest episode of the Joust About Careers podcast features Ryan Harmon, a 2002 Van Buren graduate who is a Critical Care Transport, ER, and Flight Nurse and Paramedic who is currently studying to become a Nurse Practitioner. Ryan shares how a typical day looks in the emergency room, how he became a flight nurse and what that means, how the military helped him choose his career path, and much more.
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!
Congrats to our Positive Behavior Referrals!
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Thanks for the support VB Nation! 1 hour left for our Chick-fil-A for a day night! Alivia, Adrian, and Josh are doing awesome!
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5th grade Chick-fil-A for a day reps, Alivia, Adrian, and Josh, hard at work representing VB! Come out and support them and VB until 7 tonight!
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5th grade Chick-fil-A for a day reps, Alivia, Adrian, and Josh, hard at work representing VB! Come out and support them and VB until 7 tonight!
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REMINDER! Tonight is Chick-fil-A for a Day for VBES at Chick-fil-A in Findlay from 4-7PM! Come support our 5th-grade representatives, Adrian, Alivia, and Josh, as they learn the Chick-fil-A way! The school with the most sales and best scores will win so please come out & help!

Volunteer Opportunity of the Week - This is a great opportunity for students to have a positive impact on the community and make progress toward earning the Community Service diploma seal!

Do you have a student who might be interested in a STEM career?
Visit bit.ly/VBLearnMore, click the Career Exploration Opportunities button, and click the January 30 STEM Event at Tiffin University folder to learn more about this opportunity TOMORROW NIGHT (1/30/24).

This week's Joust About Careers episode features the ten-minute highlights of the interview with Tori Bookwalter, a 2017 Van Buren graduate who is the social media coordinator for the National Hockey League’s Florida Panthers.
If these highlights make you want to learn more about Tori's career journey, you can check out her 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!
For those signed up for STEM Club...due to today's cancellation, we are moving today's session to after school on Friday, Jan. 26th.
The latest episode of the Joust About Careers podcast features Tori Bookwalter, a 2017 Van Buren graduate who is the social media coordinator for the National Hockey League’s Florida Panthers. Tori shares how a typical day looks for a social media coordinator, explains why she chose social media over journalism, discusses whether someone entering the social media field needs a college degree, and much more.
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!
If you're looking for something to do today or tomorrow, you can help the athletic department by volunteering to take tickets at the VBI. Students who volunteer can also log their hours in PATHWAYos to work toward the Community Service seal. Go to bit.ly/VBLearnMore and click Volunteer Opportunities to learn more and sign up to help.

