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11/16 News and Notes

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Family News & Notes

November 17, 2025

THANK YOU!

veterans
πŸ’™β€οΈπŸ€Honoring Our Heroes!
A heartfelt thank you to all of our incredible Veterans who joined us for a special celebration! πŸŽ–οΈ
We were proud to treat them to a delicious breakfast from Rodney's BBQ, followed by a moving performance from our school chorus and a festive parade through the hallways. 🎢🚢‍β™‚οΈπŸŽ‰
Your service and sacrifice inspire us every day.
We salute you! πŸ’™β€οΈπŸ€
boxes of food

πŸ¦ƒ Thank you for your generosity during our Thanks for Giving Food Drive! ❀️

Our school came together to donate gift cards and over 385 food items that will help families in need this holiday season. 🎁 Your kindness and giving spirit truly make a difference—thank you for helping us spread joy and care throughout our community!
 

πŸš€βœ¨ This Week at Vaughan November 17-21 βœ¨πŸš€

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Thanksgiving Lunch

18- Fourth and First Grades
19-Fifth and Third Grades
20- Kindergarten and Second Grade

Please make sure to have your ID as it will be required to check in for lunch. Guests may pay cash or check or use your child's account. No debit or credit cards can be accepted.
students walking

Walker Update

 For the safety of our Vaughan students and the efficiency of our dismissal process, students who are afternoon walkers will need to be met by their adult at the Vaughan Little Free Library (located on the sidewalk at the top of the hill). This change will take effect on Monday, November 17. We appreciate your cooperation by meeting your student at the Little Free Library. Thank you!
 

STEM News

Vaughan Elementary Earns STEM Recertification!

As a result of the hard work of our staff and students, Vaughan has earned Cobb STEM Recertification! Vaughan previously earned Cognia and Cobb STEM certifications and this new recognition is part of the five year renewal cycle. This honor acknowledges the effective implementation of our school-wide STEM program - from STEM-based field trips to weekly visits in the STEM lab, from Picture Perfect STEM classroom lessons led by our wonderful parent volunteers to exciting after-school clubs and teams, our students are truly Rocket Scientists! Thank you to our staff & community for your investment and support! Rockets of Vaughan - SOAR on!
Students in a classroom setting engage in various educational activities.
November Mission challenge

πŸ”­ Family STEM Challenge: Build a Telescope to Explore the Unknown! 🌌

Get ready to reach for the stars! This month’s Family STEM Challenge invites our students and families to design and build a telescope capable of discovering new wonders in space. Whether you're inspired by distant galaxies, mysterious planets, or sparkling constellations, this mission is a chance to unleash your creativity, engineering skills, and curiosity.
Join us in celebrating innovation, teamwork, and the thrill of scientific discovery. Let’s see what new things your telescope can find in the universe! Click picture for more details.
πŸ“… Submissions due: November 19th
πŸ† Prizes for creativity, functionality, and cosmic curiosity!
 

Student Celebrations!

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’«
PBIS students
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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 RESPONSIBILITY while riding the bus—and now they’re riding high as our PBIS Bus Winners!
students on the bus
terrific kids for kindness

πŸŽ‰ Terrific Kids for Kindness! πŸŽ‰

Let’s give a big round of applause to our Terrific Kids who have gone above and beyond to show KINDNESS this month! πŸ’–
Whether it was a helping hand, a warm smile, or a thoughtful gesture, these students have made our school a brighter place. 🌟
πŸ‘ Celebrate with us as we honor their compassion, empathy, and positive spirit.
Kindness is contagious—let’s keep it going!
 

🎁 Calling All Gift-Wrapping Superstars! 🎁

Do you love the magic of wrapping presents? Do you enjoy lending a helping hand to our amazing staff? If you’ve got a little free time and a lot of holiday spirit, we’d love for you to join our Package Wrapping Volunteer Team!
We’ll provide the wrapping paper, scissors, and tape — all you need to bring is your energy and enthusiasm!
✨ Sign up today and help us spread some cheer — one beautifully wrapped package at a time! ✨
 
fun clubs

πŸ‘‰ FunClubs Announcement:

Vaughan E.S. is excited to partner with FunClubs to provide a simple and streamlined registration platform for our enrichment clubs! On our FunClubs School Page, you can sign up for multiple enrichment classes, for more than one child at a time, all in one place with one profile and one payment method. You can also view important enrichment dates and after school procedures. Sign Up for After School Enrichment Clubs at https://www.funclubs.com/schools/vaughan-elementary
 

Important Upcoming Dates

18-19-20 Thanksgiving Lunch
24-28 Thanksgiving Break

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