
Save the Date for International Knight!
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This week's Joust About Careers episode features the 10-minute highlights of the interview with 2017 VB graduate Noah Schumacker, who has worked in sales and is now the owner of Noah's Ark Boat Wash.
If these highlights make you want to learn more about Noah's career journey, you can check out the full interview on YouTube at bit.ly/JoustAboutCareers or listen to full interviews on your favorite podcast platform by searching Joust About Careers.
Have a great week!


Happy Knights Fest Day!
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Happy Knights Fest Day!
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Volunteer Opportunity of the Week - Red Cross Blood Donor Ambassador - This is a great opportunity for students considering a variety of careers.


Congrats to Caleb for his Positive Behavior Referral! Also a big congrats to our Kids Read Now summer readers!
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The latest episode of the Joust About Careers podcast features a conversation with Noah Schumacker, a 2017 Van Buren graduate who has worked in sales and now owns Noah's Ark Boat Wash. In the interview, Noah shares about what he did as an outside sales consultant, what his first sales internship was like in Duluth, GA, how he started his boat wash business, 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 Colton for his Positive Behavior Referral!
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The top sellers for the VBPTO mum sale got to silly string attack Mr. N this morning! Happy Friday!
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Yesterday, VBMS built connections and participated in their first weekly classroom visit of the 2023-24 school year through their Advisory program. Middle school students joined kindergarten, 1st grade, 3rd grade, preschool and special needs classrooms throughout the district for some LEGO themed fun!
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Volunteer Opportunity of the Week!
Join the Music Boosters as they run the concession stand for the Van Buren Lions Club Fall Festival this Saturday, October 14.
Visit bit.ly/VBLearnMore and click Volunteer Opportunities to learn more and sign up to help.


STEM Club sign-up is tonight starting at 6:00 pm!
https://cohlrich.my.canva.site/#van-buren-elementary-stem-club-2022-2023


Do you have a veteran in your life that is important to you? VBMS wants to learn more about them! Nominate your loved one by using the QR code below or by completing the submission form at https://bit.ly/VBveteran23 for the opportunity to be selected as our 2023 VB Veteran Honorary!
Don't forget to mark your calendars and join us in the auditorium for this important event! For more information, please contact Middle School Principal, Jenn Barrett at jbarrett@vbschools.net


More Positive Behavior Referrals!
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County-wide professional development day at LB!
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This week's Joust About Careers episode features the 10-minute highlights of the interview with Luke Kohls, an account manager with Palo Alto Networks and former high school math teacher at Van Buren. If these highlights make you want to learn more about Luke's career journey, you can check out the full interview on YouTube at bit.ly/JoustAboutCareers or listen to full interviews on your favorite podcast platform by searching Joust About Careers.
Have a great week!


The Van Buren 8th grade class is gearing up for their annual "Mr. Yunker Day of Service''. They are planning to rake in the Village on Friday, November 10th. If you would like to have your yard raked, please email agreer@vbschools.net or call the school (419-299-3384) and give them your name and address. Additionally, they are looking for rake donations. If you would like to donate a rake or money to help, please also contact agreer@vbschools.net or the school.


September was a successful month for career exploration and planning!



Congrats to Gracein and TJ on their Positive Behavior Referrals!
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