Someone didn't get the message that there was no school today.
Have an AWESOME weekend, Black Knights!
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Eighth graders are diving into creating a monthly personal budget and investing in the stock market - some have already had a strong first day with their investments while others have learned valuable lessons! #VB1team #VBexperience #seizethedayVBMS
Let's try this with the MS/HS menu (not elementary)...
The Federal program which provided free lunches for students due to the pandemic has been extended through the end of the 2020-21 school year.
Here's what's for lunch, VBMS...
Happy holidays to all of our VBMS families! We're looking forward to seeing everyone upon return from break on Monday, January 4, 2021! #VB1team #VBexperience #seizethedayVBMS
Tomorrow is SANTA SPIRIT DAY! #VB1team #VBexperience #seizethedayVBMS
We played reindeer games for today's lunch challenge! This one was tricky... nice job competitors!!! #VB1team #VBexperience #seizethedayVBMS
THANK YOU VBMS for supporting the NJHS food drive. Our Friends of Rachel pantry is full, which means we're helping students and families right here in our community!
The winning homebase is...
...going to find out Monday! Have a great weekend!!!
#VB1team #VBexperience
Tomorrow wraps up our NJHS Friends of Rachel pantry food drive! We are in need of non perishable, individual, easy-to-prepare foods such as Ramen, Easy Mac, granola bars, and canned foods.
The homebase contributing the most items will enjoy a hot chocolate bar next Tuesday.
Students will not have new online assignments Wednesday 12/16/20 as our students and staff have a mental health day.
Make the most of the time to unplug and energize! #VB1team
Several of our classes committed to spread joy to residents of area nursing facilities through the United Way of Hancock County's Senior Cheer program! During these times of isolation, a great way for our students to learn AND serve. #VB1team #VBexperience #seizethedayVBMS
VBMS National Junior Honor Society Holiday Food Drive ends Friday 12/18/20 and benefits our Friends of Rachel Pantry. The FOR pantry is in need of individually packaged, easy to prepare non perishables. The homebase donating the most items wins a hot chocolate bar! #VB1team
This year, the Van Buren Local School district is bringing together our students, families, staff, alumni, and community members and partners to create our Traits of a Black Knight.
The Traits of a Black Knight will be a collective vision articulating the hopes and dreams of our community for our Van Buren students, including the attributes and skills they will need to thrive as learners, workers, and leaders.
Help us create the Traits of a Black Knight by completing the survey: https://forms.gle/m9GFcgv6jVffxWMm6
This year, the Van Buren Local School District is bringing together our students, families, staff, alumni, and community members and partners to create our Traits of a Black Knight.
The Traits of a Black Knight will be a collective vision articulating the hopes and dreams of our community for our Van Buren students, including the attributes and skills they will need to thrive as learners, workers, and leaders.
Help us to develop the Traits of a Black Knight by completing the survey: https://forms.gle/zuDd7fj67hm5C9kx6
https://youtu.be/Of-BNhx_4Og
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Last night, our 8th grade boys basketball team volunteered at The Salvation Army. What a great way to give back during the Christmas season!!! #VB1team #VBexperience #seizethedayVBMS
Sixth graders in physical education are exploring which muscles they use for different fitness activities in stations. #VB1team #VBexperience #seizethedayVBMS
Picture retake day is this Tuesday (12/8/20) for those who were dissatisfied with their original pictures or students who were not photographed in October.
As they study ancient Rome, seventh graders are building aquaducts. They are challenged to meet a set of specifications and the winning designs lose the least amount of water. Design testing pics to follow... #VB1team #VBexperience #seizethedayVBMS
What's for lunch? December menu
Congratulations champion Rajshekhar and runner up Eleanore in today's VBMS Spelling Bee! Thanks to celebrity judges Mrs. Schaffer and Mr. Blum! #VB1team #VBexperience #seizethedayVBMS
Catch the VBMS spelling bee on the livestream! The bee starts at 8:15am on Thursday 12/3/2020...
https://youtu.be/UMehD2DoGVc