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Weekly Events:

Purple Pre-Registration forms
due back from every student. 
It helps ensure school has enough staff and reserves your spot for next year.   Thank you for making this a priority even if you are not returning to V.R.E. next year.

May 17
  • Progress Reports
  • 5th Grade ID Pictures for Lopez MS
May 18 
  • Lifetouch picture retakes at their offices:12758 Cimarron Path #104, SAT 78249 (I 10 and Dezavala area.) (map) Telephone:691-1284
May 20-24 
  • Book Fair All Week in Library - Buy One, Get One Free Event
May 20  
  •  Lopez Middle School Tour for 5th Grade Students 9 a.m.
May 21   
  • Wear your SPURS Shirts
  • 3rd Grade Field Trip (Ryder & Richter) Cibolo Nature Center
May 22       
  • 3rd Grade Field Trip (McVicker & Ball) Cibolo Nature Center
May 23        
  •  5th Grade Party Gold's Gym Rogers Ranch  9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
May 24      
  •  All Student Library Books Due
  •  Field Day 8:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
  • Last chance to get Spirit items this year.  Bronco Store will be closed for summer inventory May 31 to June 6.  Thank you for your patronage.
May 27       
  • Holiday: Memorial Day  No school.

How To Find Your Way Around the School:

Vineyard Ranch 1st Floor Layout
Vineyard Ranch 2nd Floor Layout
Dr. Gottardy Letter: Construction Update/Security/Schools Open 1.7.13

Bus Service Letter dated 12/14/12
NEISD Bus Route Information Click Here

Welcome Future Vineyard Ranch Broncos!!!

2013-14 Registration Information:
Registration applications will be accepted in the front office at Vineyard Ranch
Monday-Friday between the hours

of 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Please begin your registration online by clicking on Online Registration below.
Online Registration Form // Online Registration FAQ's
Immunization Requirements and
Information
Student and Parent Information
Flyer with Registration Details
Kindergarten Registration Information at Vineyard Ranch

We're excited to welcome our new Broncos for the 2013 - 2014 school year!!!  Our PTA Members & VOLUNTEERS help make Vineyard Ranch Elementary an extraordinary school for our Broncos and their families.

We have a wide range of volunteer opportunities, to suit your interests, time and availability.  If you have any questions about the Vineyard Ranch PTA and volunteering,  please contact our PTA President, Debby Jeffery president@vineyardranchpta.org or click here.

You’re Invited…
to attend Meet The Teacher Night the week before school begins (Date TBA).   At this event, we will have numerous stations where you will be able to sign up for volunteer opportunities, join the PTA, and purchase Spirit items, among other things.
Attention Future Kindergarten Bronco Parents:
As you hug your little Broncos off on their first day of school, join us for a "Boohoo" "Yahoo"! ” Breakfast provided by your PTA in the Library from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.   Our principals, PTA board members and many parents will be available to shed a tear or a high five with you!  You'll also meet the parents of your child's future friends and turn your "Boohoo" into "Yahoo"!

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April Newsletter Click Here

Bookmark this Vineyard Ranch PTA Website and visit it often for updates.  This is our main portal for sharing information with our school community!  Last updated May 20, 2013

GET CONNECTED - JOIN THE PTA Board
Committee Chair Positions are available 2013-2014

If you have ever wanted to get more involved in your child's education, here is your chance!  We have positions available on the PTA board.  Some of these positions require very little time commitment, so please take a look here. Contact President Debby Jeffery president@vineyardranchpta.org  
  • ADEPT/Red Ribbon Week -  Commitment prepare for a 1 week event in October
  • Box Tops for Education - Commitment on going through out the school year
  • Council PTA Delegate - Commitment through out the school year
  • Directory - Commitment beginning of School year till directory delivery date
  • Field Day - Commitment occurs 1 time in the Spring
  • 5th Grade Activities - Commitment on going throughout the year
  • Life Membership/Founders Day - Commitment short, reception and event takes place in the Spring
  • Used Book Sale -  Commitment 1 month before Spring event
  • WATCH D.O.G.S. - Top Dog  Commitment on going throughout school year


May 16, 2013 - PVSA recipients receive awards
on morning announcements, a reception followed.

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Presidential Volunteer Service Award

Congratulations to the first Vineyard Ranch students who earned the President's Service Award.  We had 15 amazing students that volunteered countless hours supporting the community in order to receive this prestigious award. We are so proud of our students!
1st row: Lindsey Jenson, Melanie Cavazos, Gillian Smith, Megan Barthol
2nd row: Zachary Landes, Jackson Crider, Nicholas Biegel, Dhruv Challapalli, Carter Campbell, Eric Love, Carlos Solis
Back Row: Chloe Murray, Principal - Mrs. VanCleave, Sam Neuman, Matthew Hill, Zachary Doherty

Volunteering Can Be Awarding

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Volunteer and record service hours for the PVSA Award!  THE PTA will be giving the President's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) to students/parents who have demonstrated outstanding volunteer service and civic participation.
Click Here 


Congratulations To Our Bike Rodeo Medal Winners - Way To Go Broncos!

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1st Annual Bike Rodeo at V.R.E. was a huge success!  Our many thanks to Officer Keogh,from SAPD, the fabulous V.R.E. Staff, our wonderful parent volunteers and school patrols. Special thanks to Panera Bread, Starbucks and HEB for providing the volunteer refreshments.  Medals were awarded by gender for first, second and third place. Teacher's medals have bragging rights.

Gold Medalists

Kindergarten: Sydney Green, Caleb Crider
1st Grade: Hannah Conrad, Emiliano Murillo

2nd Grade: Marcella Perry, Blake Kielman

3rd Grade: Delaney Santre, Jacob Perry
4th Grade: Sydney Clarke, Christopher Butler

5th Grade: Emily King, Kincade Furchak
Teacher:
Mrs. Danielson, 4th Grade

Silver Medalists

Kindergarten:
Taylor Leach, Aden Corroll
1st Grade:
Lilly Van Buskirk, Devin Gonzales
2nd Grade:
Haley Jenson, Jackson Crider

3rd Grade:
April Gray,  Luke Guajardo
4th Grade:
Sydney Garber, Zane Rodriguez
5th Grade:
Haley Mitchell, Brent Hardwood
Teacher:
Mrs. Ball, 3rd Grade

Bronze Medalists

Kindergarten:
Alexa Bowers, Isaac Medina
1st Grade:
Angela Hernandez, Carter Comer
2nd Grade:
Ashleigh Pearson, Nicholas Reyna
3rd Grade:
Amanda Kleifges, Aaron Comer
4th Grade:
Cameron Forkheim, Pedro Ryan
5th Grade:
Lauren Gray, Matthew Hill
Teacher:
Mrs. Thiel, 2nd Grade

Seeking More PTA Members
Than Students.

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All Volunteers & Teachers should be PTA members. 
A $6.00 Membership
per person has its privileges & discounts.
Click Here To Join

We've Got Our Eye On You.

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Be proactive and volunteer!

You're in charge. A lot or a little.

Synergize!  Because working together is better.
To Volunteer Click Here.
NEISD requires ALL volunteers to submit a Volunteer Criminal History Record Check form, every year, BEFORE volunteering on any campus or going on any field trips. CLICK HERE for DPS Clearance.



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We're Looking For A Few Good DOGS To Be The "Heroes Of Our Hallways" At The Ranch!

Dads, spend a day with your child
at Vineyard Ranch Elementary.
Sign up to be a  WATCH D.O.G. (Dads of Great Students).  For more information: Click Here
or  e-mail: watchdogs@vineyardranchpta.org

 Greenback Giving Update:

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Thank you for your support.   To date, generous Greenback donations have resulted in $7,240 applied toward student programs & activities! 
For the 2012-2013 school year PTA spent about $47 per student to operate and run the programs you know and love.  2013-2014 goal is $18,000. Your Greenback Giving donations are the biggest source of revenue used to support the wide-ranging  programs funded by the PTA.
  • Remember, donations to the Vineyard Ranch PTA are tax-deductible and go directly to improve the learning environment where your child spends 177 days each year! 
  • Your donation impacts every child. See the varied, exciting, and essential programs funded solely by the PTA! 
  • The suggested single donation per child is $25. Should you decide to contribute more, we would be most appreciative.
  • We need your help to fund our new school and its programs.
  • Double Your Greenback Donation with your Company’s Matching Gift Program!
Vineyard Ranch PTA is a 501c(3) charitable organization.  You may be able to get a matching donation from your company!  Contact your Human Resources Department for a Matching Gift Form and your company’s program details.
  • Learn the 7 Habits of Greenback Giving Here 
  • Make your Tax-Deductible Donation Click Here
If you have any questions or would like to discuss making a Greenback Donation, please contact:
Carol Ann Baker, 2nd VP PTA waysandmeans@vineyardranchpta.org


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Save With This
Month's Coupons

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Print these coupons and save on your favorite Box Tops products.

Winner Of Year End Pizza Party: Ms. Myers, 2nd Grade Class

They turned in a total of 1,660 Box Tops during the year.
Way to go Broncos!
Remember, keep collecting through out the summer.  Each Box Top earns our school 10 cents towards our school programs plus students can earn Spirit Sticks during the school year.
Summer Collection Sheets Here

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Father's Day gifts.

Father's Day is June 16! Shop online and earn cash for our school. See Stores
eBoxTops Website Badge, used to promote online shopping and earning eBoxTops for your school.
box tops bonus website badge
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Shop for summer.

The stores you shop at for summer fun are all here at the Marketplace! Start Shopping

RED ALERT!

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Help Us Help Our School
Before you shop Target Click Here
Get  5% off each Redcard purchase. 30 extra days for returns. Free shipping online. Target donates a percentage of each Redcard purchase you make to our school.

You must designate your Red Card to recognize Vineyard Ranch for the school to get Target's donation. Click Here.

Shop Target from BTFE.com Marketplace and our school
can also earn Box Tops $$$ from the same purchase.


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Useful School Links

Vineyard Ranch School Website
Vineyard Ranch School Calendar
Parent Portal
Lunch Money Account Manager
Cafeteria Menus
NEISD School Calendar 2012/2013
KIN After School Care
Bus Routes/Schedules
Student Dress Code
Student/Parent Handbook
School Supply Lists 2012/2013
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Blazing Trails For Future Leaders
This website is created by Carol Ann Baker 
and managed by PTA volunteers.
For questions and comments,
please contact the Web Master              
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Vineyard Ranch Elementary PTA 
All Rights Reserved.