What can we say: Our parents RULE! We are overwhelmed with Golden Tickets from our STEP IT UP program! Woo Hoo! If you did not get a chance to REGISTER and help your child with this simple assignment, please do so tonight! We are extending the deadline another 48 hours!
WOW! Our incredible students did a fantastic job at today’s fundraiser Launch Party! Please take ten minutes tonight to REGISTER and COMPLETE your Golden Ticket! #BeABlackKnight
November is right around the corner! Here is next month's lunch menu! #BeABlackKnight
Our STEP IT UP! program will focus on teamwork and taking action to change the world, starting right here at school! Please help us EMPOWER your child to help others by helping them with their GOLDEN TICKET assignment. We thank you in advance for being awesome! #BeABlackKnight
Parent Teacher Conferences are coming up on Nov. 11, 12, and 19th! Please utilize the link below to schedule starting on Oct. 26th! #BeABlackKnight
https://www.myconferenceti.me/vbs/
Our 100% VIRTUAL Step It Up! fundraiser is just around the corner! We may be socially distanced, but we are stronger than ever in our commitment to our students’ bright future. #BeABlackKnight
Congrats to Madelyn, Laura, and Jack for their positive behavior referrals! #BeABlackKnight
Congrats to Reagan in Mrs. Slone's room for getting a positive behavior referral for being a hard worker in class! #BeABlackKnight
Kona Ice is coming Oct. 20th for students to have during lunch! #BeABlackKnight
Please see the letter below about the switch to a modified hybrid schedule effective Oct. 19, 2020! #BeABlackKnight
Tonight is Stevi B's with Group A starting at 5PM! If you aren't part of Group A please call 419-427-9999 to place some take out orders to support Stevi B's who supports VBES! #BeABlackKnight
Don't forget to pick up your mums from the VBPTO tonight until 6PM @ the United Methodist Church in VB! #BeABlackKnight
Picture Day is coming Oct. 14th & 15th!
#BeABlackKnight
Another great reference for parents from Nurse Judy! #BeABlackKnight
Happy Thursday almost Friday from B Group! #BeABlackKnight
Please see the attached letter about how our Stevi B's monthly night will function this year!
#BeABlackKnight
Good morning! Here is a quick reference guide to assist on when to send or not send a student if sick. #BeABlackKnight
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Please see the attached letter about a positive COVID case exposure in the elementary school which was also emailed. Students and staff impacted have been notified and at this time nobody is showing symptoms.
Happy Friday...here is an updated lunch menu with the rest of September!
#BeABlackKnight
October is right around the corner! Here is next month's lunch menu!
20-21 School Calendar
Day 1 is in the books! It was great to see all the students in Group A and can't wait to see Group B on Thursday, Sept. 10th! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBExperience
Good morning! Please take a minute to read the opening letter for a few last minute reminders before the first day of school for A group on Sept. 8th!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ccjdc-zJG-Xsk8YEBujH88o9yPiXN-7xa6Sv6Otvz2Y/edit?usp=sharing
Mr. Newcomer's virtual welcome was just posted...both links have some issues due to connection issues but between both you'll be able to see the entire staff!
Welcome Back!
https://zoom.us/rec/share/1dVrK5XQ931IUoXB1BjhZpIdDJXneaa81CAf8vVbzRzB8urWLfmd_uud2IMgWdXZ
Passcode: xvU8!#j^
https://zoom.us/rec/share/-sJfEJvV2j9JSbfX6E7xVI8KQY3Maaa8hCQXrqJfzxmC05Z6CrCizruULIW1MufT
Passcode: r7@b72Q*
2020-2021 class lists can be viewed below. As posted earlier; changes can't be made due to the hybrid balance and scheduling of other services.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1H0fcx6gbYlGx6GkqS25KBs2VGI0RjIlrLZu9Y6NSF4o/edit?usp=sharing
Mr. Newcomer will be posting a virtual open house welcome on Aug. 31st to welcome students in lieu of an in person open house. All students should bring supplies on their first day of school.
http://moodle.vbschools.net/moodle/course/view.php?id=10
Good afternoon! We will be looking to post class lists by Friday after 3PM. Reminder that with hybrid schedules & social distancing needs we won't be able to accommodate any changes.
http://moodle.vbschools.net/moodle/course/view.php?id=10
Did you move into Van Buren district over the summer & need to register? Go to https://vanburen.esvportal.com/ & register immediately! If you have any questions please call the elementary office at 419-299-3416 or email Mr. Newcomer at mnewcomer@vbschools.net!
VBES is looking for the next “Rockstar” intervention specialist! Looking for passion & willing to think outside the box & of course is certified to instruct special education in grades K-5. If interested, please email Michael Newcomer (mnewcomer@vbschools.net) with a resume.
Check out the link below for more details on the 2020 Black Knight Golf Camp!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeliJNQjuTpQAyPHfXprk0kxg-m5IBY7SndLCbV16ZhmzK86g/viewform
2020 Van Buren Youth Football Registration
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejg2HxbnbOpQq8t2giF1gJzHhteIgNSbIsonpr7OnECvT_qg/viewform
Come out and help support Stevi B's Pizza as they re-open and use the attached coupon for a free child buffet with the purchase of one adult buffet! Stevi B's has been a supportive business friend of VB for years so let's come out to show our support in their effort to re-open!
Thanks for coming out to say goodbye today & to the VBPTO for handing out custard from Culver's! Have a wonderful summer! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
See the info below for a Summer Reading Program opportunity from North Baltimore Library!
https://youtu.be/SLPzVfixabM
#BeABlackKnight
Don't forget that supply pickup is Tuesday for last names A-H, Wednesday (I-Q), and Thursday (R-Z) from 2-7PM at the school offices. Also see the attached map for our Parking Lot Parade to say goodbye to students on the 29th (3-4PM)! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
3rd-5th STEM Year-end Wrap up videos compliments of Mrs. Ohlrich! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
https://photos.app.goo.gl/q9PbhZbrW42LTK8e9
https://photos.app.goo.gl/aWgPjJZEbpWCsZED8
https://photos.app.goo.gl/CzHyPZkJ4actjRKX8
Congrats Evan! He won the VANTAGE Toothpick Bridge Contest with a new record of 30.5 pounds! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
The annual 5th math VANTAGE toothpick bridges competition will still go on despite being online!!! #BeABlackKnight
Congrats 5th grade on your upcoming graduation from the elementary into middle school! Thanks to the VBPTO for the awesome yard signs! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats 5th grade on your upcoming graduation from the elementary into middle school! Thanks to the VBPTO for the awesome yard signs! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats 5th grade on your upcoming graduation from the elementary into middle school! Thanks to the VBPTO for the awesome yard signs! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats 5th grade on your upcoming graduation from the elementary into middle school! Thanks to the VBPTO for the awesome yard signs! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats 5th grade on your upcoming graduation from the elementary into middle school! Thanks to the VBPTO for the awesome yard signs! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats 5th grade on your upcoming graduation from the elementary into middle school! Thanks to the VBPTO for the awesome yard signs! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats 5th grade on your upcoming graduation from the elementary into middle school! Thanks to the VBPTO for the awesome yard signs! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats 5th grade on your upcoming graduation from the elementary into middle school! Thanks to the VBPTO for the awesome yard signs! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats 5th grade on your upcoming graduation from the elementary into middle school! Thanks to the VBPTO for the awesome yard signs! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats 5th grade on your upcoming graduation from the elementary into middle school! Thanks to the VBPTO for the awesome yard signs! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats 5th grade on your upcoming graduation from the elementary into middle school! Thanks to the VBPTO for the awesome yard signs! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats 5th grade on your upcoming graduation from the elementary into middle school! Thanks to the VBPTO for the awesome yard signs! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats 5th grade on your upcoming graduation from the elementary into middle school! Thanks to the VBPTO for the awesome yard signs! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats 5th grade on your upcoming graduation from the elementary into middle school! Thanks to the VBPTO for the awesome yard signs! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats 5th grade on your upcoming graduation from the elementary into middle school! Thanks to the VBPTO for the awesome yard signs! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats 5th grade on your upcoming graduation from the elementary into middle school! Thanks to the VBPTO for the awesome yard signs! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats 5th grade on your upcoming graduation from the elementary into middle school! Thanks to the VBPTO for the awesome yard signs! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats 5th grade on your upcoming graduation from the elementary into middle school! Thanks to the VBPTO for the awesome yard signs! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats 5th grade on your upcoming graduation from the elementary into middle school! Thanks to the VBPTO for the awesome yard signs! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats 5th grade on your upcoming graduation from the elementary into middle school! Thanks to the VBPTO for the awesome yard signs! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Big thanks to all the students for the kind notes sent to the staff for teacher appreciation week! We miss you! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Mark your calendars & make your signs for the 19-20 "Goodbye Parking Lot Parade" on May 29th @3PM! Come wave goodbye to staff before starting summer vacation! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Come support the school and get some Kona Ice during your designated supply pick-up on the 26th-28th! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Happy Administrative Assistant's Day to Mrs. Stumpp, Mrs. Keeran, Mrs. Gephart, and Mrs. Barker for making VB a well oiled machine!
Here are some more community resources for those in need. #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Mrs. Gunder bringing some joy to her students! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Happy Friday! Don't forget elementary students to be checking in with your specials (PE, Art, & Music) on your scheduled day!
http://moodle.vbschools.net/moodle/course/index.php?browse=courses&page=1&categoryid=2
#BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Online learning fun with Miss Young's class!
https://youtu.be/xgpfNwehkO4
#BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
More Zooming! #BeABlackKnight
2nd grade did some earthworm observations from home today! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
This Thursday order carry-out from City BBQ & show the attached flyer to have 25% come back to the VBPTO! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Happy Thursday! I hope everyone is staying healthy & ready for Easter! We will be posting a video of Mr. N reading a book with his dog Apollo for everyone to watch starting on Wednesdays! We would like some feedback for future books so be looking for a Facebook Poll soon!
We are having Breakfast with a Buddy Virtually on April 17th! Simply have breakfast with a buddy at home and share your time together virtually on any of the VBES social media feeds and tag with #breakfastbuddy!
VBES was able to donate wipes & hand sanitizer to Blanchard Valley Hospital today! Thanks to all the healthcare professionals out there keeping us safe and healthy! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Mrs. Morey and family have the back garden ready for spring! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
More Zooming and a sweet thanks from some students for our recent staff video! We hope everybody enjoys a shortened week with Easter coming up and take the time you need with your families! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
More Zooming around the elementary! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
More Zooming around the elementary! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
We miss you Black Knights...stay strong! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
https://youtu.be/-WChbqo99l4
More Zooming around the elementary! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
#BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Some more "Zooming" at VBES! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Some great virtual learning is going on at VB! Keep up the great work everyone! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Here is the a new code from ABC Mouse and Age of Learning to access this free content for parents & students at home. #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Per the new state mandate, the office hours at school will now be Mondays and Thursdays from 10AM-2PM effective immediately. Also all school playgrounds are closed to public use. If you have any questions, please email Mr. Newcomer at mnewcomer@vbschools.net.
Click this link to check in and say "hello" to Mrs. May! Please note, this is NOT required, however, she would love to hear how you are doing!
https://forms.gle/rXeUBinBiFHpe2qR8
#BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
#VB1Team #BeABlackKnight #VBexperience
Happy Friday! Let's try a Virtual Spirit Week March 23-27:
Mon-Take a photo of you in your PJs!
Tues-Take a photo of your favorite new pastime!
Wed-Take a photo reading a book!
Thurs-Take a photo outside enjoying spring!
Fri-Take a photo wearing orange/black!
#BeABlackKnight
Age of Learning Code (ABC Mouse) is not working properly and customer service has been contacted. If you have any questions you can contact their customer support team at Support@AofL.com .
As of now, Gov. DeWine's request to postpone the election was DENIED. Polls will be OPEN on 3/17! #VB1Team #BeABlackKnight #VBexperience
We will have bagged lunch packs & food bags available in the MS/HS office for any children 11am-2pm on 3/17. We will evaluate this process & determine future offerings. Thanks to the district food service program, Feed a Child, and VBMS Rachel's Pantry for their help with this!
Staff is continuing to prepare for virtual learning & are ready to support students & parents during this unpresidented time in history. #VB1Team #BeABlackKnight #VBexperience
During teacher "office hours" of 10-2 and 6-8 any communication for questions to teachers should be done via school email. If a teacher has provided other means of communication to utilize that is acceptable as well.
Big bubble parachute fun with Mrs. Bishop's & Forsyth's PE classes from this past Friday! Miss Breitigam reminds classes to stay active during this break and record activities in your log! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
A possible option for families during the shut down of school. #BeABlackKnight
https://www.awakeningmindsart.org/dayartcamp.html
Kindergarten Screen scheduled for March 23 is postponed due to the 3 week school closure. We will notify all of a new date once it is set. Thanks for your patience and understanding! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Happy Friday the 13th! We all understand there are a lot of questions around the closure. When we have answers from the state about testing, curriculum expectations, special education, & grades we will let you know! Thanks for your patience & understanding...Be A Black Knight!
Congrats Kensey and Michaela for their positive behavior referral! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Per Governor DeWine all Ohio Schools are closed for 3 weeks effective Monday March 16, 2020. All students are to report tomorrow Friday, March 13, 2020. More info to follow.
Congrats to Brynlyn, Franklin, Ethan, & Thalia for getting a positive behavior referral!#BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats to Laine, Boston, and Elleson for getting a positive behavior referral!#BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
The art auction is in full swing! #BeABlackKnight
Art Auction & Carnival starts in 1 hour!#BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Hope to see everyone at the VBPTO Art Auction & Carnival tonight! Just a reminder that students need to be with guardians at all times and the remain Respectful, Responsible, & Safe at all times! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Also big thanks to Findlay City Schools via a grant that was written to provide a recent author visit for 3rd-5th grade for us free of charge! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
VBES would like to take a minute to thank the PTO in assisting in covering transportation costs to make a few field trips that had already paid for earlier in the year still occur! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
We had fun making slime in 4th grade math VANTAGE today! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats to Yuktha, Addy, Camden, and Lucas for getting a positive behavior referral! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Mrs. Heitkamp's 4th grade class interviewing 8th grade buddies in preparation of writing a story! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
School closed for 3/3/20 due to dense fog.
2 hour fog delay for 3-3-20.
Congrats to Sawyer for getting a positive behavior referral from Ms. Breitigam in PE!
#BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Thanks to photographer, diver, and author, Michael Patrick O'Neill, for presenting to our 3rd-5th grade students today! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Spring Pictures are tomorrow! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats to Kami, Colin, Braxton, Hayden, & Nick for getting a positive behavior referral for being Respectful, Responsible, & Safe! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats to Keegan, Lucas, Eva, Nolan, Flynn, Riley, & Hailey for getting a positive behavior referral for being Respectful, Responsible, & Safe! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
2 hour delay for Friday, February 28, 2020
All events and activities including high school parent teacher conferences and the levy informational meeting have been canceled for Thursday 2/27/20.
School closed Thursday, February 27, 2020.
2 hour delay for Thursday, February 27, 2020.
Congrats to Mrs. Kendrick's class for raising the most money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Bring the Change Event and getting a pasta party from Olive Garden! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats to Cameron and Sophia for getting a positive behavior referral! #BeABlackKnight
Congrats to Maggie, Noah, and Grant for getting a positive behavior referral! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
2 hour delay for February 25, 2020 due to fog.
Congrats to Kayla for getting a positive behavior referral from Mrs. Ohlrich for being responsible, respectful, and safe while on their trip to the CUBE yesterday! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
How awesome is this?! Makayla received THREE positive behavior referrals from Mrs. Jackson, Forsyth, & Erford...all of her 5th grade teachers at the same time! Way to go Makayla! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Thanks to Arcadia for going the "extra mile" so we could go on our HGU trip to The Cube! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats to Mrs. Bowman for getting a positive staff referral from a parent for helping out a student and to Mrs. Tabler's class for getting a positive behavior referral from Miss Breitigam for working independently in PE! #BeABlackKnight
1st grade got to make puppets today with Mel Hatch! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Happy 100th Day in Kindergarten! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats to Landon for getting a positive behavior referral for being respectful, responsible, and safe! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Thanks for such a great turnout for Stevi B's last evening to compete with Liberty Benton to see who could have more students show! VB won the battle this time with 204 vs 194 for LB! Good job everyone and have a great weekend and Happy Valentine's Day! #BeABlackKnight
Deputy Crouch working with 4th grade on Eddie the Eagle Gun Safety Class today! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Reminder that Stevi B's is tonight and we want to beat Liberty Benton's turnout of almost 200 students. Come out and enjoy some pizza on this snowy day and see the VB staff serving pizza!
Do you want to build a snowman?! Hope everybody is enjoying the snow day! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Closed for Thursday, February 13, 2020.
2 hour delay for Thursday, February 13, 2020.
Congrats to Mrs. Bunn!
https://newsroom.findlay.edu/bridgett-bunn-02-mae-04-named-ohios-outstanding-cooperating-teacher/
#BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Great job to all our presenting staff for our staff wide teacher meeting today to share out the cooler things being done in our classrooms! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats to Jeanette, Ashleigh, Gilly, & Izzy for getting a positive behavior referral for being respectful, responsible, and safe! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats to Jeanette for her positive behavior referral from Miss Hector in Art! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats Brooklyn, Jodi, Bradyn, & Camden for receiving a positive behavior referral! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
School closed for Friday, February 7, 2020.
2 hour delay for 2/7/20.
School closed today February 6, 2020.
2 hour delay for 2/6/20.
Fun day with Knights of the Round Table and Mr. Newcomer got to eat lunch with Greysen which he chose as a reward! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats to Kasadie, Emma, and Grace for getting a positive behavior referral for being respectful, responsible, & safe!
#BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Feb. 13th is our monthly Stevi B's night starting at 5PM! This month we are competing to see if we can get a bigger turnout of students/families than Liberty Benton! Come join the 2nd grade teachers and Mr. Newcomer and other VB staff serving pizza next Thursday!
Future electrical engineers! 4th VANTAGE students are learning about series and parallel circuits. They are creating schematic drawings to represent their designs. #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats to Abby for her positive behavior referral! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats to Eden & Andrew for receiving a positive behavior referral for being respectful, responsible, and safe! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Thanks to our amazing VBPTO for a little Monday morning pick me up to celebrate being half way through the year! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats to Ellie for getting a positive behavior referral! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
What a great day for our end of the grading period PBIS tailgating day! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
What a great day for our end of the grading period PBIS tailgating day! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
What a great day for our end of the grading period PBIS tailgating day! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
What a great day for our end of the grading period PBIS tailgating day! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats to Bridgett Bunn for being named OATE Cooperating Teacher of the Year! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats to Bridgett Bunn for being named OATE Cooperating Teacher of the Year! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats to Olivia and Coltan for getting a positive behavior referral! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats to Gavin, Kamryn, Karson, Luke, Claire, & Jordon for getting a positive behavior referral for being Respectful, Responsible, and Safe! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats to Shiv and Sonia for graduation from ESL! ##BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Reminder...no school tomorrow Friday Jan. 17th due to teacher in-service and on Monday Jan. 20th for MLK Day. Have a great long weekend! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Busy day today! Mrs. Potteiger's class surprised her with a baby shower...it's a boy! Mrs. Lafountain's class received the golden broom & Marcus and Jeanette a positive behavior referral! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats to all our 5th grade spelling bee finalists and our champion Madison and runner-up Rajshekhar! The county bee will be held on Jan. 30th @ 7PM at Glenwood MS in Findlay! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Shout to the 5th grade team along with Mrs. Still & Ohlrich for coming out last night to help at Stevi B's! Make sure you come out next month on February 13th! Will be competing with LB to see who can have the most students come out on our February date! #BeABlackKnight
Congrats to Mac, Marli, & Taylor for getting a positive behavior referral for being respectful, responsible, and safe! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Pennies for Patients Fundraiser to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is coming up Jan. 20-24th! https://events.lls.org/pages/noh/Van-Buren-Elementary-School-Van-Buren-2020 #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
#BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
It's Fist Bump Friday! Thanks to Mrs. Ramlow & Greer for greeting our students daily! When it rains we get treated to Mrs. Ramlow's special outfit to remind students of the wet floors! 😂 #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Welcome to 2020! This morning we had an assembly for PBIS to get the 2nd half of the year started on a good note! Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe. Be A Black Knight! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Our yearly Christmas Carol sing-along was another good way to leave for Christmas break!
#BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Merry Christmas everyone and have a safe and Happy New Year! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
5th grade mini band concert at lunch was a success! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Look at all the supplies for the Humane Society brought by 4th grade! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats to Kensey for getting a positive behavior referral for helping the sub in her homeroom while her teacher was out! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Busy day of giving! K-2 & 5th donated to Chopin Hall; 3rd to Toys for Tots, and 4th to the Humane Society! Thanks for the generosity from our great community! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
A Party In A 🍐 Tree with 2nd & 3rd grade was a rousing success! Thanks to all who came out tonight along with the 2nd & 3rd grade teachers and especially Miss VanVlerah for directing and teaching the students! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Thanks to the Hancock Literacy Coalition for helping us with family literacy night! Thanks to all the families and volunteers who came out! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats to Luke, Rachel, and Canyn for getting a positive behavior referral! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Bring your $ for hot chocolate tomorrow! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
4th and 5th VANTAGE had a Robotic Dance Competition today! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats to Rachel for getting a positive behavior referral from Mrs. Winkle for helping in the library! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Miss Riegle is Principal for the Day! She won with a bid of $279 Black Knight Bucks! Mr
Newcomer might leave for Christmas break early and let her take over! We met the other principals, helped do a fire drill, and had Chick-Fil-A for lunch! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
CLOSED 12-17-19
2 hour delay for 12-17-19
4th grade saftey class consisted of the Christmas movie Kahoot with SRO Deputy Crouch! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Bring $2.00 for hot chocolate tomorrow! All proceeds go towards our medieval garden! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Family Literacy night is Dec. 19th! Parents will need to bring two forms of identification with them to the Literacy Night event if they wish to sign up their children for a library card! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats to Brittyn & Nix for getting a positive behavior referral for being respectful, responsible, & safe! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
2nd and 3rd grade are busy preparing for Thursday's Christmas program! Hope to see everyone there! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Looking to add a lunch time noon monitor role effective Jan. 2nd, 2020 to replace a recent resignation. Please email Mr. Newcomer at mnewcomer@vbschools.net for more details if interested! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats to all these young ladies for getting a positive behavior referral from Miss Hector in art class for helping clean up! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
VANTAGE presented to Mr. N today about their hot chocolate sale on Dec.17-19 to raise $ for the garden! $1 for hot chocolate & $1 for toppings! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Family Literacy Night for PK-3rd sponsored by the Hancock Literacy Coalition will be held on Dec. 19 from 5-7PM in the elementary cafeteria! Pizza @ 5 & activities start @ 5:30! Please send the slip back from the paper sent home yesterday if attending by Dec. 12! #BeABlackKnight
Pet Day has been a blast...K9 Charlie with the Hancock County Sheriff's Department even stopped by to say hi!
#BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
5th VANTAGE students completed a Mayflower STEM challenge to explore perimeter and surface area in relation to buoyancy and density! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
It's a zoo in here today! 2nd grade pet day is my favorite! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats Graham, Xander, Samantha, & Case for getting a positive behavior referral! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
VANTAGE students had a chance to work with 1st grade students today with coding & robotics! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Thanksgiving feast! We have a lot to be thankful for here at Van Buren! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Claire, Sophia, Hailey, and Alayna wrote and illustrated a book. They donated the book to the library so that other students can check it out and read their story! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team VBexperience
3rd grade STEM is learning about the Design Process. #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Great day to check out the BMX riders who visited us today for those top sellers of this year's fundraiser! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats to all these students for getting a positive behavior referral today...Be A Black Knight! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Coats for Christmas donations will be accepted at the school through this coming Tuesday, Nov. 26th! Please send any new or gently used coats to help those in need this winter! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
3rd grade and the Breads of Harvest Program today! BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats to all our students who received a positive behavior referral! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
4th VANTAGE math students are learning how to create formulas in Google Sheets to plan a Thanksgiving meal for 15 or more family members. #VB1Team #BeABlackKnight #VBexperience
Congrats to Jake, Aria, Kolton, & Luke for the positive behavior referral they were nominated for for being respectful, responsible, and safe! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Happy Friday! We have already had several students receive positive behavior referrals & Kindergarten is celebrating the 50th day of school with 50's Day! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Mrs. Bunn visited the College of Education and presented to several classes at UF to discuss being a intervention specialist and did some Go Noodle with staff & students! https://www.facebook.com/UFindlayCOE/posts/2698986093456455 #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
School picture re-takes are tomorrow Friday, Nov. 15th! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Don't forget that Parent/Teacher Conferences are Nov. 13, 14, and 18th from 5-9PM. If you haven't already signed up do so via the link here: https://www.myconferenceti.me/vbs/
#BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
2nd grade boarded Van Buren Elementary Airlines yesterday with Captain Newcomer and flew to destinations such as Brazil, Japan, Germany, and Kenya! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats to Julian, Isaiah, Jack, & Claire for their positive behavior referral! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Wednesday Nov. 13th is Kindness Day...to celebrate we are asking all staff & students to wear a cardigan to school just like good ole Mr. Rogers! I want to be your neighbor! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
2 hour delay for Tuesday November 12, 2019.
Congrats to all these students for getting a positive behavior referral for being respectful, responsible, & safe from Mrs. Erford and Lafountain! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Happy Veteran's Day! Thanks to all those who have served & currently in service! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Fundraiser item pick-up will be on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 from 3-7PM in the elementary cafeteria! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Big shout out to the VBPTO for purchasing all these library books via the book fair proceeds! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team VBexperience
Winter is coming! If you haven't already be sure to sign up for text school alerts for delays or cancellations. Please make sure you sign up for elementary alerts not staff alerts! http://ohioalerts.org/VanBuren
Congrats to Hayden for his positive behavior referral! #BeABlackKnight
PBIS Walk the Red Carpet movie day! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team VBexperience
Congrats to Anton for getting a positive behavior referral from Mrs. Patterson & Mrs. Slone's Class from Miss Hector for being respectful, responsible, and safe! Mr. Beining's & Mrs. Slone's classes also received the golden broom from our custodians! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team
Congrats to our students who were nominated for a positive behavior referral and Knights of the Round Table for being respectful, responsible, and safe! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats to Diesel & Jackson for getting a positive behavior referral for being respectful, responsible, and safe! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
2 hour delay for 10/31/19 due to fog.
Reminder: There is an open forum levy meeting tonight (Oct. 30, 2019) @ 6PM in the Community Room for some Q&A!
Mrs. Schaffer doing some awesome lunch & learn PD with Google Sites & Classroom with elementary staff today! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
What a great place to work! Staff members are "Booing" each other with anonymous acts of kindness & treats for Halloween! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Kona Ice is coming to VBES on Wednesday, Nov. 6th from 11AM-1PM! Cost is $3-$5 and 25% of sales benefit our PBIS program! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Thanks for a great Knights Fest Day 2019! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VB1experience
What a great day for Knights Fest 2019! Thanks to all the seniors and 8th Grade Ignite students for all your help today! #VB1Team #BeABlackKnight #VBexperience
What a great day for Knights Fest 2019! Thanks to all the seniors and 8th Grade Ignite students for all your help today! #VB1Team #BeABlackKnight #VBexperience
Congrats to Jodi for getting a positive behavior referral for being respectful, responsible, and safe! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Knights Fest is tomorrow...please see the attached picture for the parade route which is to start at 1:20PM. Visitors are encouraged to line around the island or up Main. St. to Vorwerk St. #BeABlackKnight
During Red Ribbon Day Crime Dog McGruff stopped by too! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Happy Red Ribbon Day from Van Buren Elementary!
Having a fun day in PE playing Happy Feet with 5th grade! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats to Logan, Serenity, & Paxon for getting a positive behavior referral for being respectful, responsible, and safe! Mrs. Tabler's class also won the Golden Broom for keeping their classroom clean! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Is it me or does Mrs. Stumpp look a little different on this dreary Monday morning?! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Its Red Ribbon Week...students and staff are all encouraged to wear red on Wednesday, Oct. 23rd! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Shout out to Landon, Athira, Hannah, Neal, Mitchell, Jacob, & Trace for getting a positive behavior referral for being respectful, responsible, & safe! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Brynn purchased a make your own sensory bottle today at the PBIS store and made it with assistance from Mrs. May! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Big thanks to our amazing VBPTO for the Homecoming treats today! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
This week at Van Buren Children's Mentoring Connection worked on communication skills with a round of Lego Looker! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team VBexperience
Congrats to Kian, Everett, & Owen for getting a positive behavior referral for being respectful, responsible, and safe! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
This class just finished driving school with Dash and Dot! You better watch out! #coding #robotics #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
University of Findlay reading buddies came dressed in their favorite team gear to join in with Homecoming activities while reading with 2nd grade today! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats to Mrs. Bunn for being a semi-finalist for the Hancock County Golden Apple Award in the elementary division! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Mrs. Morey's & Tabler's classes got to visit the Allen Township Fire Department today! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
3rd grade is exploring different cultures as a part of their unit wrap up in Wonders! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Mrs. Patterson's class working on recreating Claude Monet's "Tulips Field in Holland" in art class today. #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats to Adrienne for getting a positive behavior referral! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats to Haidyn & Elyse for getting a positive behavior referral! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Big thanks to @zakmorgan for coming to Van Buren Elementary this morning to sing for us and help us with our science exploration! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats to this bunch of Black Knights for getting a positive behavior referral for being respectful, responsible, and safe! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Kindergarten is busy with cider making & finding the perfect pumpkin at Conine's Pumpkin Patch! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Thanks to everyone who came for Grandparents Day with 2nd grade today! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats to the September Knights of the Round Table! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
VBS is getting Future Ready today & tomorrow with district leadership @ Kalahari!
#FutureReady #VB1Team #VBexperience #BeABlackKnight
Thanks to Mrs. May and Children's Mentoring Connection of Hancock County for another year of mentoring with HS and elementary students! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats to Matthew and Laine for their positive behavior referral! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats to Ben & Claire for a positive behavior referral! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
More fun @ Sauder's Village with 3rd grade! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Mrs. Kendrick's class doing a math number train! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
3rd grade is having a great day @ Sauder's Village! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Thanks to all who donated blood today! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Good morning! Aiden & Roman received a positive behavior referral from Mrs. Patterson for being respectful and Mrs. Clark & Corbin each got a positive staff referral for being a great colleague & helping our students daily! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Shout out to all our staff and students who participated in the Findlay Race for the Cure this past Saturday! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Scholastic book fair is in full swing this week! Stop by and grab some books. Fair is open after hours this week on Tuesday and Wednesday until 8PM! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats to Elleson, Lauren, Haiden, & Charlie for getting a positive behavior referral for being respectful, responsible, & safe! Mrs. Slone, Parsell, & Garcia also received a positive staff referral from a parent for making the school day a positive experience! #BeABlackKnight
Beautiful day for Gifted United @ Camp Berry! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Beautiful day for Gifted United @ Camp Berry! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Mrs. Bishop's class being respectful in the hall at a voice level 0! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats to Mrs. Webster for getting a positive staff referral from a parent for making learning fun! Marshall and Cara also received a positive behavior referral for being respectful, responsible, and safe! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Another good visit by BGSU education students today! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
VBES bookfair begins Monday! The VBPTO has a convenient link setup for cashless accounts! Follow the link to learn more & setup! https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=vanburenelementary2
#BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Our annual fundraising event kicked off today! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Today we had the pleasure of showing BGSU education students around our school and show them our Black Knight Pride! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats to JT for his positive behavior referral from Mrs. Patterson for being respectful, responsible, and safe! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
VBXC meet wrapping up today's races with our elementary cross country race...Let's Go Black Knights! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Great night for a football game! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Mrs. Forsyth's class won an ice cream party from the VBPTO spirit wear contest for the most spirit wear purchased! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats to Mrs. Leonard, Potteiger, & Basinger for their positive staff referral from parents for making school an amazing place for our students! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Happy Friday! We had a bunch of positive behavior referrals for students for being respectful, responsible, & safe! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats to our Kids Read Now summer participants! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Don't forget to sign up for to donate for our blood drive at the elementary on Oct. 1st! (https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive)
Fall pictures are right around the corner! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team
Congrats to Willow for getting a positive behavior referral for helping a preschooler on the bus! Also a big shout out to Mrs. Lafountain for getting a positive staff referral from a parent for always being willing to help her students with a smile on her face! #BeABlackKnight
Mrs. Kendrick's class received positive behavior referral from Miss Hector for a job well done in art! Leighton and Dakota also received a positive behavior referral from Miss Breitigam and Mrs. Forsyth for being respectful and responsible! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team
Happy Wednesday! 4th grade getting some mad math skills practice and Mrs. May working with 5th grade during a guidance lesson! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
Congrats to Ms. Miller, Jones, Risner, and Sturgill for their positive staff referral from a parent for keeping students safe at school and on the bus! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team #VBexperience
COSI on Wheels is here all day letting our students get hands on with all things ecology! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team
COSI on Wheels is here all day letting our students get hands on with all things ecology! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team
Our SRO, Deputy Crouch, has been working with several grades to talk about school safety and how we can be safe at school! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team
Happy Friday from VBES! It's gonna be a great day! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team
Congrats to Ruby & Jace for getting positive behavior referrals for being respectful, responsible, and safe! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team
Our sensory room at VBES is coming along nicely! Teachers also had the opportunity to learn more about Go Noodle today after school to help students get the wiggles out! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team
5th graders got to hear the HS band at recess today and have the opportunity to join this school year! Check out the letter that came home today! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team
Donate for our upcoming blood drive on October 1st! See flyer for details! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team
Welcome to our Kindergarten students for their 1st day of school! #VBFirstDay #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team
Congrats to Haidyn for receiving a Positive Behavior Referral from Mrs. Heitkamp for helping new students on the 1st day of school! #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team
Big thanks to the VBPTO for the 1st day back treats for the staff! #VBFirstDay #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team
#VBFirstDay #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team
#VBFirstDay #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team
1st day of school and we are ready to see all those smiling faces! #VBFirstDay #BeABlackKnight #VB1Team
Elementary Class Lists (Updated 8/29)
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Welcome to our new website!
Van Buren Principals discuss the 2019-2020 school year.
https://youtu.be/lCaKgrdsHZE