The latest episode of the Joust About Careers podcast features Callie Spears, a 2016 Van Buren graduate who is a Design Strategist and UX/UI Designer with LINK in Oregon. Callie shares how a typical day looks as a designer, how her experience with co-ops through the University of Cincinnati propelled her career, her experiences with both in-person and remote work, and much more.
To watch on YouTube, visit bit.ly/JoustAboutCareers or bit.ly/VBLearnMore. To listen on Anchor, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or other podcast platforms, search Joust About Careers.
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Volunteer Opportunities of the Week - Paws for a Cause and Supporting Students at Blanchard Valley Center!
Happy Friday! We enjoyed another Buddy Reads with high school students!
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New shirts are available to purchase for this year’s International Knight event! Forms came home this week!
Children's Mentoring Connection HS mentors and 4th/5th grade mentees made Apollo cards for Valentine's Day! 💝
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❤️ Happy Valentine's Day 💗!!!
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Congrats to Raelyn for her Positive Behavior Referral!
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This week's Joust About Careers episode features the ten-minute highlights of the interview with Ryan Harmon, a 2002 Van Buren graduate who is a Critical Care Transport and ER Nurse and Paramedic who is currently studying to become a nurse practitioner. The highlights focus on how a typical day looks for Ryan, how his experiences led him to where he is today, how his life looks as a flight nurse, and how certifications have advanced his career.
If you want to learn more about Ryan’s career journey, you can check out his full interview on YouTube at bit.ly/JoustAboutCareers or listen to full interviews on your favorite podcast platform by searching Joust About Careers.
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In March, the Van Buren Art Department will be hosting a student-run art show to support the Hancock County Humane Society! Paws for the Cause is an animal-themed exhibit for all of the artists of our community. Proceeds will be donated to the Humane Society to support the care and well-being of the animals in the shelter. We hope to see you there!
Paws for the Cause will begin with an opening reception on March 8th and will be open to visitors on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday afternoons until March 21st. Check out our poster for more information! Use the QR to sign up.
Volunteer Opportunity of the Week - February 5-9, 2024
Join our team for the 2024-25 school year as a High School Counselor! Learn more here: vbschools.net/page/employment #BeABlackKnight
Feb. Stem Club sign-ups begin Feb. 12th at 6PM. Follow the included link for more information!
https://cohlrich.my.canva.site/#van-buren-elementary-stem-club-2022-2023
Thank you to everyone who helped students learn more about careers in January!
Save the Date for International Knight! March 27, 2024!
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The latest episode of the Joust About Careers podcast features Ryan Harmon, a 2002 Van Buren graduate who is a Critical Care Transport, ER, and Flight Nurse and Paramedic who is currently studying to become a Nurse Practitioner. Ryan shares how a typical day looks in the emergency room, how he became a flight nurse and what that means, how the military helped him choose his career path, and much more.
To watch on YouTube, visit bit.ly/JoustAboutCareers or bit.ly/VBLearnMore. To listen on Anchor, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or other podcast platforms, search Joust About Careers.
Have a great week!
Congrats to our Positive Behavior Referrals!
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Thanks for the support VB Nation! 1 hour left for our Chick-fil-A for a day night! Alivia, Adrian, and Josh are doing awesome!
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5th grade Chick-fil-A for a day reps, Alivia, Adrian, and Josh, hard at work representing VB! Come out and support them and VB until 7 tonight!
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5th grade Chick-fil-A for a day reps, Alivia, Adrian, and Josh, hard at work representing VB! Come out and support them and VB until 7 tonight!
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REMINDER! Tonight is Chick-fil-A for a Day for VBES at Chick-fil-A in Findlay from 4-7PM! Come support our 5th-grade representatives, Adrian, Alivia, and Josh, as they learn the Chick-fil-A way! The school with the most sales and best scores will win so please come out & help!
