Vicksburg Community Schools | Vicksburg, MI 49097

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Our Addresses are:

Vicksburg High School
501 East Highway St.
Vicksburg, MI 49097

Vicksburg Middle School
348 East Prairie St.
Vicksburg, MI 49097

Indian Lake Elementary
11901 South 30th St.
Vicksburg, MI 49097

Sunset Lake Elementary
201 North Boulevard
Vicksburg, MI 49097

Tobey Elementary
8551 East Long Lake Dr.
Scotts, MI 49088

Vicksburg Administration
Building
301 South Kalamazoo Ave.
Vicksburg, MI 49097

Dear Indian Lake Parents,

Have a safe and enjoyable summer and make sure kids continue to read, read, read!

Enrollment
School starts up again on Tuesday, September 2, 2008. The school office will be open two weeks before the start of school. If you want to enroll a child during the summer you can do this at the Vicksburg Administration Building at 201 Kalamazoo Ave, Vicksburg. Otherwise we will be back in the office on Monday, August 18, 2008.

Summer Reading Information
This summer we will continue our Accelerated Reader (AR) incentive program for all Indian Lake students. Students will be able to take AR tests from home (with adult supervision), of course! And, we will have open computer lab times for students to come to the computer lab at school to take tests.

To access AR from home go to the following web address:
https://hosted41.renlearn.com/136221
This will give your student access to the many thousands of tests that are available in the Accelerated Reader website.

You may also come to Indian Lake to use our computers to take tests. The building will be open from 4:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the following nights. (No unsupervised children are allowed)
Tuesday, June 24th
Tuesday, July 8th
Tuesday, July 22nd
Tuesday, August 5th
Tuesday, August 19th

In September we will be giving out the following rewards to any IL student who reaches the following summer point goals with 85% accuracy by the first day of school.

Kindergarten – Second Grade
5 points Bookmark
10 points Culver’s Frozen Custard Coupon
15 points Culver’s Kids Meal Coupon
20 points Book (Up to a $5.00 value)

Third – Fifth Grade
10 points Bookmark
20 points Culver’s Frozen Custard Coupon
30 points Culver’s Kids Meal Coupon
40 points Book (Up to a $5.00 value)

Again, have a fun summer, see you soon!

Rick Szabla, Indian Lake Principal

Indian Lake Staff give the students a showery send off on the last day of school.

Back to School Bonanza

Come get ready for school with South County Community Services and Generous Hands!

Wednesday, August 27

11:30-2:30 p.m.

Clark Park in Vicksburg

FREE school supplies for income qualifying children (K-12) who attend! FREE hot dogs, drinks and snacks for everyone! FREE haircuts for children!

Please register by Friday, August 22.

When you call, your children will be entered into a drawing for prizes. To register and for more information, contact Emily at South County Community Services 649-2901.

Enroll Now for Kindergarten

Please let us know if you have a child who will be eligible for Kindergarten for the 2008-09 school year (must be 5 years of age on or before December 1, 2008.) Your early registration aids us in planning for the next school year. You may register at any elementary building or the Vicksburg Administration Building in the Superintendent's Office (321-1000).

Accelerated Reader Book Find

Are you wondering if a book is on AR? Here is the link to find out:AR Bookfinder

Scrip Cents Fundraiser

We are now offering gift cards for sale as a fundraiser for PTSO. There are three ways to order, but when purchased through the school you avoid shipping charges and more of the money goes back to the school.

No matter how you choose to purchase the cards, we want to thank you for your support. Please let us know if you have any questions, or you can email questions (dpuckett@vicksburg.k12.mi.us)and we will help you.

Click More for three ways to order.

Newsletter Link

We now have a link to our latest newsletter! Most of the information in our newsletter is repeated in the articles on our webpage, but if you would like to print a copy of the newsletter, or have misplaced yours, you can click on Current Newsletter.

Bulldog Sweatshirts for Sale

A great way to show your Bulldog Spirit! Only $15 each ~ Youth Sizes: Small (6-8), Medium (10-12), Large (14-16) and Small Adult. Sample shirts are hanging in the office.

Campbell's Soup Labels

We have decided to resume the Campbell’s Labels for Education even though previously we had said we would not be participating this year. Clip and save UPC’s and caps from participating Labels for Education Brands and send them in with your child.

Box Tops for Education

Collection bins for Box Tops will be placed in the classrooms similar to the procedure for the Campbell Soup labels. You will no longer need to take them to the office. Please continue to clip your box tops and ask your friends and neighbors to help.

Parent Link Communication Tool

We at VCS are excited to provide this opportunity for parents. To access the web site and your child's information follow the steps below.

click on the link, Parent Link. If you need another application form click on the link, Parent Link Application Form.

School Closing

Please listen to the following radio and TV stations for Vicksburg Community School closings: WWMT-TV, WUHQ-TV, WOOD-TV, WKZO, WKMI, WQLR, WMUK, WLKM, WNWN, AND WOOD-FM.

Dropping Off Students in the Morning

If you bring your child to school in the morning, you must remain outside by the front door, except in the case of an emergency, until the bell rings. This is done for the safety of our students. There is no adult supervision during this time. Thank you for your cooperation!

Clothes Call

The office is in need of gently used, children's sweatpants and shirts, underwear, socks, boots (small sizes), mittens, and sweatpants — any donations can be dropped off in the office. Thank you!

Update on Meijer Rewards Program

Meijer has changed the way they distribute Community Rewards, so you may have to re-enroll to keep your card active by going to www.meijer.com/mcrmember and follow the instructions. The number to use for Indian Lake is 889867.

Meijer Community Rewards allows us to raise funds to meet our goals very quickly and easily. It’s as simple as 1-2-3! Read on to see how you can partcipate or re-enroll to keep your status active.