Due to the expected weather this coming Friday, we have decided to move the Viking 5K to next week, on March 21st, at 10am. If you would like to volunteer to help with the 5K event click the link below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090944A4AF22A2F94-55271500-viking
Next week is our 1st and 2nd grade musical!
📚 Read-A-Thon Update! 📚
We did it, Vann Vikings! We’ve already read an incredible 58,495 minutes—smashing our goal of 52,000 minutes! You all have been doing amazing, and we couldn’t be prouder of your dedication!
🥇 Check out the updated leaderboards! 🥇
The top classes for most minutes read and most donations raised are still in the spotlight! See the images to find out who’s leading the charge, and keep up the great work!
🚨 We’re SO close to our financial goal! 🚨
We haven’t quite hit our donation target yet, but we’re getting closer every day! We can still use your support to reach the finish line before Friday, March 14!
👉 Sign up here (if you haven’t already): https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/SmQtbj
Let’s keep reading, keep raising, and finish strong! Let’s hit that donation goal too! 📚💪
Due to the potential severe weather, the Viking Voyage 5K has been postponed to March 21 at 10 AM.
Running Club Schedule:
Wednesday, March 12- 3rd and 4th graders practice. Pick up at 3:45 PM at the track.
Monday, March 17- 3rd grade only. Pick up at 3:45 PM.
Wednesday, March 19- 4th grade only. Pick up at 3:45 PM.
📚 Read-A-Thon Update! 📚
Wow, Vann Vikings! We have already read over 50,000 minutes, and we’re SO CLOSE to our goal of 52,000 minutes! Keep up the amazing work!
🥇 Check out the leaderboards! 🥇 The top three classes for most minutes read and most donations raised are in the spotlight! See the images to find out who’s in the lead!
🚨 There’s still time to sign up and participate! 🚨 Our Read-A-Thon runs until Friday, March 14, so if you haven’t joined yet, it’s not too late! Sign up today and start earning awesome prizes while supporting our library & makerspace!
👉 Register here: https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/SmQtbj
Individual spring portraits will be taken tomorrow, Tuesday, March 11, at Vann. Your student will bring home an order form today. Only students who return it with the $5 prepayment will be photographed. Proofs will be returned in approximately one week and your $5 deposit will be applied to your order. A portion of the proceeds from this event are return to our school, so we appreciate your support!
🌟 Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-26 school year is NOW OPEN! 🌟
If your child will be 5 years old on or before August 1, 2025, it’s time to get them registered for kindergarten at Conway Public Schools!
Here’s how to get started:
1️⃣ Find your zoned elementary school.
2️⃣ Register your student online.
3️⃣ The Registrar at your child’s school will be in touch to schedule an appointment after spring break.
For more information and to begin the registration process, visit: conwayschools.org/preregistration
#KindergartenRegistration #WeAreWampusCats #Ascend #AscendToExcellence #CPSDascends
⚖️ Judge Clawson visited Vann last Friday to read to students for Read Across America Week! 📚
Look! We are all matching today!
Our 4th graders have been enjoying some special guest readers! We’ve had wonderful visitors share their favorite books and inspire a love of reading in our students. Thank you to all who have taken the time to read with us—your support makes a difference!
📚 Read-A-Thon Update! 📚
The competition is heating up! Check out the latest leaderboard to see which classes are leading the way in reading minutes and donations! 🎉
🚨 Still time to join! 🚨
Sign up today and help us reach our goals! Every minute and dollar counts.
🔗 Sign up now: https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/SmQtbj
📅 Ends March 14! Let’s keep going!
Mr. Springer joined us at Vann today to read to some 1st graders!
The Mayor came to read to Mrs. Manos’ class! He read us “I’m A Bad Drawer” and talked about teamwork! The kids agree that he can come back with his dog in the future.
Read-A-Thon Update! 📚
We’re a few days into our Read-A-Thon, and we are seeing some amazing progress!
Check out the images to see our current leader board! Don’t forget! The class that reads the most minutes will receive a donut party and the class that raises the most donations will receive an ice cream party!
🚨 There's still time to join the fun! 🚨
We’re making great progress, but we need your help to reach the finish line!
Sign up today and get your readers involved! Use this link to register: https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/SmQtbj
Don’t miss out—our Read-A-Thon ends Friday, March 14!
Let’s keep reading, keep raising, and make this the best Read-A-Thon yet!
🏆 Reminder! 🏆
Tomorrow, Friday, March 7, we’re Teaming Up for Reading! 📖💪
Wear Marguerite Vann spirit wear or athletic attire to show that we are all on the same team when it comes to loving books! 🎉📚
Some more Wacky Wednesday hair!
🌈 Reminder! 🌈
Tomorrow, Thursday, March 6, we’re celebrating how Books Color Our World! 🎨📚
Wear your favorite color from head to toe to brighten up the day with a rainbow of readers! 🌈
It’s Wacky Wednesday!
Halfway through the week, and things are getting a little wild with our outfits today.
🎉 Reminder! 🎉
Tomorrow, Wednesday, March 5, we’re going Bonkers for Books! 🤪📖
Wear your wackiest outfit – mismatched clothes, wild hair, or even inside-out clothes! Let’s get silly and celebrate reading! 🎭✨
CPSD District Wide STEAM Night - Mark your Calendar!!
🚀 You’re Invited to an Unforgettable STEAM Night!
📅 Date: April 03, 2025
🕕 Time: 5:30 - 7:30
📍 Location: Buzz Bolding Arena and James H. Clark Auditorium
Join us for an action-packed K-12 CPSD STEAM Night—a night of hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics fun for the whole family!
🚁 See a Helicopter Up Close!
🎈 Marvel at a Hot Air Balloon!
🔬 Engage with the Museum of Discovery’s Awesome Science Shows!
🎨 Watch Live Art Demonstrations!
🦁 Meet Special Animal Ambassadors From the Little Rock Zoo!
🏗️ Explore BIG Machines from Conway Corporation!
🎣 Learn from Arkansas Game & Fish Experts!
🚔 Meet First Responders, Law Enforcement Officers, & Their Equipment!
🔥 Say Hello to Smokey Bear and His Heavy Equipment!
🎓 Engage with Demonstrations from Local Colleges & Universities!
🛠️ Meet Real Engineers & Industry Experts!
👩🏫 Visit and Learn from CPSD Teachers!
🌟 Discover Pathways to Exciting Careers in STEAM Fields!
…and so much more!
This is a free event open to all CPSD K-12 students and their families. Centennial Bank will be cooking free hotdogs for the whole family while supplies last. Kona Ice and Food Trucks will also be available for purchase. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to explore, discover, and experience STEAM in action while learning how these fields can shape your future!
We can’t wait to see you there!
Thank you, Centennial Bank and Conway Area Chamber of Commerce, for your financial support and your investment in our students!
