Vandenberg School Mission: To be a kind, safe and productive school
where all students can learn and grow.  

Principal,
Syndee Malek
ext. 1855

Secretary,
Kathy Sternfels
ext. 1859 

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Parent Resources

PTO Information

Math Game Night
Thursday, January 8, 2009  -  5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

The Commission on Children’s Issues
Offers FREE Parenting Workshop 
The Commission on Children’s Issues has designed a series of free workshops to assist parents and guardians with strategies to improve skills and recognize cyber bullying. The workshop “Keeping Our Children Safe in the Community” is scheduled for Tuesday January 27, at MacGowan Elementary from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  MacGowan Elementary is located at 18255 Kinloch, Redford. SEE FLYER.

This free workshop includes a light meal of submarine sandwiches, refreshments and door prizes. Parents and guardians interested in
attending must register by Wednesday, January 21, at 313-387-2787.
Please register early, as seating is limited for this event. Childcare is available for children 5-12 years of age. When calling to register, please include if childcare will be needed, the age and number of children in need of childcare.

Upcoming Events at Vandenberg Elementary School
Dad's Dodge Ball: Thursday, January 15, 2009
6:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. cost of the event is $1.00 per family.

Pistons Kick off Assembly: Friday,  January 16, 2009
Tickets are $25.00 and orders are due by Thursday, January 29.
Make checks payable to Vandenberg PTO. Contact person Eric Draper.  The game is on March 9th Pistons vs. Orlando on March 9th, at 7:30 p.m. Join the fun and help Vandenberg Elementary.

Vandenberg hosts the South Redford School Board meeting:
Monday, January 26, at 7:00 p.m. at Vandenberg Elementary-

Roller Skating:  Thursday, January 29, at Riverside Arena
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Vandenberg PTO meeting:  Tuesday, February 3, 5:30 p.m.

Brainstormers Assembly:  Friday, February 13,  9:45 a.m.

Mom's Dodge Ball: Thursday, February 26, 6:30p.m. -  7:30 p.m.

Website to Help Families Find Affordable Medical Care  
The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) has developed a new website offering information to Michigan residents on how and where  to find low cost or free health care.  Click the link to visit the website www.michigan.gov/healthcarehelp to find affordable, quality health care, especially during these current economic conditions.

Parent-Student Connection: Math Resource Links
Vandenberg School Improvement team provides a Math Website with Math Resource Links for parents and students. Visit the Math Resource Website.

PARENT CONNECTION
Parents and guardians can view their child's Food Service account through Parent Connection. If you have not received, or need a PIN or Password to access Parent Connection contact the building secretary.  Find out more information by visiting  Parent Connection 

F.Y.I. – This website will be updated weekly on Tuesday. If you are interested in posting information to this website, please e-mail information to Judy Considine, Communications Coordinator, by 5:00 p.m. by  the previous Friday.  Information request to be posted may be subject to approval by building administrator and / or the Superintendent of schools.  Forward your information to considine@southredford.net or call 313-535-4000, ext. 1011. 

Student Assessment and Testing Schedule Information
Are you wondering about the next test your child will be taking.
 What is the DIBELS test?  What is the PLAN test and when will my child take the test?  When is the MEAP test? You can find the answers to these questions and become acquainted with assessment terms at the South Redford Assessment and Testing Schedule web site. See Assessment and Testing

Are your child's immunizations up to date? 
Parents and guardians of a child enrolling in a school for the first time must submit a certificate showing required immunizations have been given. Updated immunization records must also be submitted to the school office as your child receives additional doses. See the MI Department of Ed.  web site for an immunization schedule. 

Grade Level Content Expectation Parent's Guides
A Parent's Guide to Grade Level Content Expectations booklet is intended to give parents an overview of the Grade Level Content Expectations.  It is a  tool to facilitate communication between parents and teachers enabling parents to be a partner in their child's education. Select Grade Level Content Guides.