Vassar Public Schools

SENIORS AND THEIR PARENTS! Join us tomorrow to receive guidance and get questions answered regarding financial aid and post-secondary planning! A Michigan Financial Aid representative will speak with 12th grade students about their options individually during school on October 17th and 18th, and is holding a presentation open to parents of 11th and 12th grade students on October 17th from 6-7:30 in the high school media center.

Tuscola Technology Center has lost power. Our PM Tech Center students are returning to school and will be released to go home when they arrive. Students who need to ride the bus at the end of the day will be able to work quietly in our Media Center.

Two opportunities for our 6th-12th grade students! STEM@SVSU and the GLBR East Chief Science Officers are excited to offer a FREE Teen Science Café on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Teen Science Café events allow teens and STEM professionals to engage in meaningful conversations and explore advances in science and technology. This event is open to any student in 6th - 12th grade in the Great Lakes Bay Region (Arenac, Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Isabella, Midland, Saginaw counties), as well as Huron and Tuscola counties. Teen Science Cafés are always Free, Fun, and have Food! Pizza will be provided for dinner. Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2024 Time: 5:00 - 8:00 pm Location: Saginaw Valley State University - Gilbertson Hall 7400 Bay Rd. University Center, MI 48710 Topics: Science (S in STEM) Space is limited so RSVP today! Teen Science Café RSVP Link This is a great event made BY students, FOR students. We hope to see you there! Kathy Anderson Administrative Secretary STEM@SVSU 7400 Bay Road University Center, MI 48710 989-964-4114 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Delta Kids wants you to say no to “Bullying.” Help us to make a change and an impact. Starting Oct. 1st and ending Dec. 31st, we are asking for your support to “pledge” to educate and stand up to “Bullying.” Ways in which you can participate. Receive and sign our pledge poster or print your own to share. Create a video of your class, group, or family sharing how you will make a change for a chance to be featured on your local PBS Kids and Michigan Learning Channel Channels. Practice de-stressor activities like art, reading, creative writing, sports, etc. and share your pictures, stories and or creations. We are looking for your work. All submitted art/stories/pictures or videos will displayed in a virtual gallery, that will be shared with schools across the state. *All pictures and videos or otherwise are subject to be aired and shown on all public media platforms. Please make sure that students have a photo release. See attached flyer for more details! Visit our website MLC’s Stand Up to Bullying Campaign - Michigan Learning Channel to find a toolkit and examples of previous years’ work! All entries will be submitted through the link on the website! Please reach out to Lauren Saj at laurensaj@delta.edu or 989-686-9346 if you have any questions. If you need a printed copy of the poster please reach out and I can provide those to you. We look forward to helping spread the word and putting an end to bullying in our community! Lauren Saj Delta College Public Media and Michigan Learning Channel Station Engagement Coordinator (989) 686-9346

Let's continue with our staff introductions! Introducing...Mr. Schian!

Mr. Moliterno's Chemistry classes had a very interesting lab today! Reverse Engineering Fireworks- The Flame Test Lab Mr. Moliterno is having his chemistry classes take an inquiry based approach to the classic "Flame Test Lab," by trying to determine which elements were used in a fireworks display they watched in class. We can do this because each element emits a different wavelength of light when the electrons absorb energy and are “excited," by the energy of the flame. Here is what this lab models and how it happens! In this most stable energy state, all electrons are in the lowest energy levels available (closest to the nucleus of the atom). When atoms or ions in the “ground state” are heated to high temperatures, some electrons may absorb enough energy to allow them to “jump” to higher energy levels. The element is then said to be in the “excited state.” This excited configuration is unstable, and the electrons “fall” back to their normal positions of lower energy (ground state). As the electrons return to their normal levels, the energy that was absorbed is emitted in the form of electromagnetic energy. Some of this energy may be in the form of visible light. The color of this light can be used as a means of identifying the elements involved. Such analysis is known as a flame test.

The Vassar Police Department and Officer Hammill would like to thank all of our Vassar Students who volunteered to help with the 30th Annual Vassar Pumpkin Roll. We had students from NHS, Robotics, Volleyball, Cheerleading, Football, and Cross Country.

The deadline to submit registration forms for the 6-12th Fall Intersession is this Friday, Oct. 18th. No forms will be accepted after Friday, so be sure they are turned in to the 6-12 Office as soon as possible.

Congratulations to Mr. Schuler! Brady Schuler has been honored by the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) with the title of Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction. This prestigious recognition comes as a result of Brady's dedication to learning and outstanding commitment to the teaching profession. Nominated by 11th grader Kylie Panzner, Brady is celebrated for serving as a role model within the Vulcan Community and for the significant difference he continues to make in shaping the lives of the students at Vassar Public Schools. Submission Nomination from Kylie: Mr. Schuler is an amazing teacher who makes a personal connection with all of his students. He's funny, he's kind, and most importantly he's an amazing person. He runs the Vassar Delegation of Youth In Government. He leads all his students through step by step and always makes sure that they are where they should be. He pushes his students to become the best people they can be, and every day, he inspires someone new. He has a new joke to make you laugh every day. He checks in on you if he thinks you're off or something is wrong. He will check on every single one of his students to make sure they're okay. He excels in teaching. And he's passionate about his teaching. He is an overall amazing person and teacher which is why he deserves this award. Thank you to Brady Schuler for his commitment and service to Vassar Public Schools and to Kylie Panzner for taking the time to acknowledge and nominate Mr. Schuler for this award.

Let's continue with our staff introductions! Introducing...Mr. Hahn!

Vassar Public Schools would like to welcome you to Central Elementary's Halloween STEAM night and trunk or treat on Wednesday, October 23rd from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Please see the attached flyer for more information!

Hello Vulcan Families! The Horse bus will have a double run for the AM route on Monday, October 14th. Students who ride the Horse bus will be picked up later than normal. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you!

Join our Central Parent Coalition for their Craft Show TODAY! Cottage Inn is also donating 10% of their sales tomorrow to our parent group!

Join our Central Parent Coalition for their Craft Show tomorrow! Cottage Inn is also donating 10% of their sales tomorrow to our parent group!

Since we had a great time meeting our new teachers and staff, we've decided to continue with the rest of our staff! Introducing....Ms. Ray!

Check out this week's Vulcan View! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbeG6aMTMy4

We LOVE our Principals!!! Today our students each wrote a post-it note to tell our principals what they are thankful for and what they mean to them! It was amazing to see what our kids think of them!

October is National Principals Month! Happy Principals Month Ms. Raymond and Mr. Currie! We appreciate all that you do to make our school a better place for our students and staff!

Join us TODAY for a 6-12 Mini Art Show during Parent Teacher Conferences! PUBLIC WELCOME, even if you don't have a student! We have so many talented art students! Mrs. Piazza will showcase some of that talent, and we invite you to come check it out! Parent-teacher conferences are Thursday, Oct. 10, from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the HS Gym.

Since we had a great time meeting our new teachers and staff, we've decided to continue with the rest of our staff! Introducing....Mrs. Fish!

Come Join Us Today! Parent-Teacher Conferences for all students K-12th grade are today, Thursday, Oct. 10, from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. 6th-12th grade teachers will be available for in-person conferences in the gym. Parents will also receive communication from all of your child's teachers, so please check your email and respond as requested. K-5th grade teachers will be in their classrooms. Parents will receive communication to set up meeting times.