Van Duyn Elementary School

Two-Hour Delay TOMORROW!

Important dates/events for this week.

The first two-hour delay for teacher professional development is this Wednesday, August 28. We will start school 2 hours late (10:00 AM) and buses will be 2 hours later than the usual pick-up time. Our doors will open at 9:30 AM for all students.

Please don't forget that PTO mum orders and payments are due tomorrow!

Mark your calendar! The Van Duyn 4th grade class is hosting a McNight on September 10th.

PTO mum orders and payments are due FRIDAY, AUGUST 23rd!

One week from today is the first scheduled two-hour delay at SVCS for teacher professional development. On Wednesday, August 28, we will begin 2 hours later than normal (10:00 AM) and buses will arrive 2 hours later than the usual pick-up time. Our doors will open at 9:30 AM for all students.

Important dates for this week.

Don't forget that Maggie & Moe's Coffee will be parked in our back parking lot from 7:00 to 8:30 AM tomorrow. Start your Friday with a drink or treat!

School Vaccination Clinic this Saturday!!! Check out the flyer for more info. https://5il.co/2tuzw The school nurses have been reaching out to parents of students that require vaccinations to avoid exclusion from school on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. If you've received a phone call or email that your child is not up-to-date on their required vaccinations, the health department will have all of them available to give on Saturday!

Maggie & Moe's Coffee will be parked in our back parking lot from 7:00 to 8:30 AM this Friday, August 16. They can do hot and iced coffee drinks, refreshers, and teas. They always bring yummy treats for purchase as well. Be sure to start your Friday the caffeinated way!

Events this week.

Forms for background checks will be sent home next week. If you need more than the two you will receive, you can find them here or on our website under "Documents".

Maggie & Moe's Coffee will be at Van Duyn next Friday, August 16th from 7 - 8:30 AM. Stop by and purchase a drink to get your day started!

We made it through the first week of school Vikings, and what a fabulous week it has been! Have a great weekend and rest up for week #2!

Attention Bus 2 Families (who live within a few blocks east or west along St Rd 71 in St. Bernice) Due to the shortage of bus drivers this year, the transportation department had to get creative. Bus 2 will be the transport bus from St. Bernice to Van Duyn. To ensure that your students get to school on time and in the safest manner possible, we will need your bus rider(s) to meet at an intersection on SR 71 each morning (this will also be the drop-off point as well) by 7:05 AM. The bus driver will only do pick up and drop off from St Rd 71. She will no longer drive the side streets in St. Bernice. Please be patient during the first week of school as the driver will be working out some kinks on her route. If you have any questions, please contact the Transportation Department at 765-832-2879.

August Breakfast and Lunch Menus

Meet the Teacher Night at Van Duyn is tomorrow! (Monday, August 5th from 5:00-6:00 p.m.) You may bring your child's supplies with you. If your child will take prescription medication at school, you may bring that with you as well.

Van Duyn School Supply List for 2024-25

The Indiana State Legislature recently passed Senate Enrolled Act (SEA) 282, regarding truancy policies in schools, in an effort to promote school attendance. Regular school attendance is important for the academic performance, social and emotional wellbeing, and future success of all students. Research shows that missing 10% of a school year can negatively impact a student's performance. Being absent just two or more days a month can lead to increased academic struggles compared to peers who are in attendance on a regular basis. Please use this guide to help understand our elementary attendance policies. We hope to work together to increase student attendance and help all students reach their fullest potential.