The Lion Update

Hello Vilseck Lions!

What a fantastic week it has been! We were thrilled to see so many families at our PreK Open House — thank you to everyone who attended and helped make it a success. We love seeing our school community come together!

As the weather has turned cooler with more rainy days, please remember to send your child to school dressed appropriately, including a coat for outdoor recess. Recess is an important part of our day, and proper clothing helps keep everyone comfortable and safe.

We also want to thank you for your continued support and partnership. It’s been another great week, and we hope everyone enjoys a long and restful weekend ahead.  Monday is a Teacher Workday, so there will be no school.

Please note that there is no supervision at school until 8:10 AM. We kindly ask that students are not dropped off or arrive at school before that time. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us ensure a safe and smooth start to the day.

🦁 Congratulations to Our September Lions of the Month!

We are thrilled to celebrate our September Lion of the Month students! These exceptional learners have consistently demonstrated the R.O.A.R. expectations:

• Responsibility
• Ownership
• Attitude
• Respect

Their positive behavior and leadership shine throughout our school community. We are so proud of their efforts and example!

📸 See the photo below to celebrate these amazing students!

🎉 R.O.A.R. Token Celebration

We’re proud to celebrate our students who have earned 200 tokens by consistently following the R.O.A.R. expectations:

• Ms. Deverick
• Ms. Gideon
• Ms. Sousa
• Dr. Prater
• Ms. Van Winkle
• Ms. Loe

👏 Congratulations on earning Music and Movement! 

🌟 Grade Level Spotlight: Second Grade

Second graders are buzzing with excitement and curiosity!

In Ms. Kellar’s class, students have been learning all about the butterfly life cycle and they’re seeing it unfold in real time! From caterpillars to chrysalises to butterflies, the classroom has become a living science lab.

Meanwhile, in Ms. Nell’s class, students have been diving into guided reading and building strong teamwork skills. They took on a fun STEM challenge called “If I Could Build a School”, imagining and designing their dream learning spaces. They also worked together to build marshmallow towers, practicing collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving.

💡 Parent Tip of the Week: Support Teamwork at Home

Why it matters:
Teamwork helps children develop communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills.

Try this:
Encourage cooperative play at home—board games, building projects, or cooking together. Ask questions like, “How can we work together to solve this?” or “What’s your role in this team?”

Bonus idea:
Watch nature documentaries or explore your backyard to spark curiosity about science topics like life cycles and habitats!

Have a wonderful weekend, and see you next week!

With Lion Pride,
Dr. Goldsmith