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Family News & Notes

January 18, 2026

Thank you!

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Thanks!

Thanks to all of you who visited the Brookstone Chick-fil-A on Jan 13 for our Spirit Day! Dr. Campoli's fifth grade class won for having the most students participate. Brookstone Chick-fil-A gave each student a special dessert treat coupon.
 
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Volunteer of the Year

Every year, Vaughan staff members nominate volunteers to receive the honor of CCSD Volunteer of the Year. These individuals have gone above and beyond to support our school, and we are thrilled to recognize their dedication and hard work. Thanks to all of you!


Our nominees were:
  • Heather Cleverly
  • Laura James
  • Ashleigh Kenerly
  • Jaclyn Pinsoneault
  • Emily Theriot

Congratulations to Heather Cleverly!
Heather Cleverly exemplifies what it means to be a dedicated school volunteer. For several years, she has been an active leader and supporter of both our school Foundation and PTSA, serving in numerous roles with enthusiasm and commitment. Heather is always the first to step in—whether it’s helping with classroom activities, organizing school-wide events, or ensuring every teacher has the resources they need. She arrives early, stays late, and consistently goes above and beyond, including providing donations to support our students and staff. Her generosity, reliability, and passion for our school community make her an invaluable part of Vaughan Elementary.

Heather will be honored by CCSD with a special luncheon in February. Thank you, Heather, for your outstanding contributions!
 
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Important Notice for Car Rider Pickup – January 20

Beginning January 20 until the end of the school year, the car rider line will close at 2:30 PM.
  • At 2:30 PM, the bell will ring to notify teachers that the car rider line has ended, and any remaining students will be sent to the ASP desk.
  • Please arrive before 2:30 PM to ensure your barcode is scanned.
  • If you have not been scanned to pick up your child by 2:30 PM, you will need to park and pick up your child at the ASP desk.
Thank you for your cooperation!

 

ALL Clubs and ASP

Reminder: all students participating in clubs after school must be registered for ASP for safety purposes. If your child is already registered for this school year, you are all good. If your child has never been registered this school year, please do so. If you need directions please use the FunClub link Vaughan Elementary After-School Clubs and look under the section titled PROCEDURES. If you still are having trouble please reach out to Vaughan ES 678-594-8298.
 

Student Celebrations

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πŸš€βœ¨ SOAR-ing at Vaughan! βœ¨πŸš€

πŸŽ‰ Congratulations to this week’s PBIS Raffle Winners! These amazing Rockets showed accountability and earned their Mission: Success stickers! 🌟
Your positive choices are lighting the way — keep soaring, keep shining, and keep showing what it means to be a Vaughan Rocket! πŸ’«
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πŸŽ‰πŸš€ Happy Birthday, Rockets! πŸš€πŸŽ‰

These are our birthday students for this week! Wishing all our birthday stars a day filled with joy, laughter, and out-of-this-world celebrations! πŸŒŸπŸŽ‚
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πŸŽ‰ Vaughan Spirit Wear Winner! πŸŽ‰

We’ve got school spirit and it shows! πŸš€
Congratulations to our Vaughan Spirit Wear Winner — rocking that school pride in style! πŸ’™ Thanks PTSA for donating a chicken biscuit coupon.

πŸŽ‰ All Aboard the PBIS Express! 🚌

Congratulations to our Bus Behavior Superstars!
These students have shown Respect, Responsibility, and Safety while riding the bus—and now they’re riding high as our PBIS Bus Winners!
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πŸŽ‰ Terrific Kids for January – Trustworthy! πŸŽ‰

This month, we’re celebrating students who exemplify the character trait of trustworthiness.
πŸ“Έ Here’s what you’re seeing in the photos below:
1️⃣ Grade-Level Drawing Winners – Congratulations to these lucky students who won a Terrific Kids T-shirt in our random drawing!
2️⃣ Our Support Team – A big thank you to our dedicated counselors and our Kiwanis partners for organizing and sponsoring this wonderful event.
3️⃣ Classroom Winners – These amazing students were recognized for consistently showing trustworthy behavior and received a special certificate.
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Staff Members of the Month

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Phil Buben

2nd grade teacher
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Carianne Good

5th grade teacher
 

STEM News

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Family STEM Challenge: Modeling the Moon Phases!


This month, we’re turning our eyes to the sky—and the moon! Families are invited to create a representation of the moon’s phases, showing how it changes shape throughout the lunar cycle. Whether you use art, science, or a mix of both, this challenge is a great way to explore astronomy together and understand the patterns that light up our night sky.
Let your creativity shine as you model the waxing, waning, and everything in between! Click the photo to hear the story.

Submissions due: January 28th

Awards for creativity, accuracy, and presentation!
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Strong4Life

This month let's make drinking water a priority! Proper hydration boosts concentration, energizes your body, and helps keep your skin healthy.
 

Important Upcoming Dates

19 Martin Luther King Jr Holiday
20 Spring Fun Clubs Begin
28 STEM Family Challenge due https://tinyurl.com/mry7vks2

Vaughan Vision: An innovative learning community achieving academic excellence for all.

Vaughan Mission: Engage-Inspire-Achieve

HOYA Happenings? Check out this link https://www.cobbk12.org/vaughan/page/12081/feeder-schools
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