🥳🎉EXCITING news for VANN! 🎉🥳
We are so proud to announce that the Office for Education Policy at the University of Arkansas has recognized Marguerite Vann Elementary with two awards based on our 2024 content growth scores as calculated by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Vann has been named a BEATING THE ODDS Award recipient in two categories: High English-Language Arts Growth (Central Region) and High English-Language Arts Growth (Statewide)!
🥳🎉Congratulations to our incredible students and staff for earning this recognition! Your hard work and dedication to learning and teaching at high levels are paying off! We are so proud of you! 🎉🥳 #beincredible
🌙 Reminder! 🌙
Tomorrow, Monday, March 3, we’re getting cozy because it’s Snuggle Up with a Book Day! 💤📖
Wear your pajamas and get ready for a comfy, cozy day of reading! 🛌💙
February flew by and now the spring breezes have blown in March! Keep up with all that's going on at Vann this month by checking out the new issue of the Viking Voice!
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🚃🔔Clang, clang! It's the Teacher Treat Trolley, giving our amazing Vann staff a boost so they can finish the week strong!🔔🚃 #beincredible
Some more 📚✨ Book Character Day Magic! ✨📚
Great minds think alike when it comes to great book characters! #beincredible
📚✨ Book Character Day Magic! ✨📚
Our school was filled with storybook magic today as students, teachers, and staff brought their favorite book characters to life! From heroes and villains to wizards and adventurers, the halls were bursting with creativity and a love for reading.
Check out some of these fantastic costumes by our school staff. Student pics to come soon!
#BookCharacterDay #BringingBooksToLife #ReadingIsMagic
⚔️🔥 Our Viking Day and Teams Are in Full Swing! 🔥⚔️
The Navigators, Hirdmen, and Striking Vikings are bringing their A-game this morning! 🛡️⚓ From fierce competition to unstoppable teamwork, the Viking spirit is alive and thriving.
Who will conquer the day? Stay tuned for more updates and let us know which team you’re cheering for! 🏆💪 #VikingPride
📣Join us at the Conway School District Career Fair on Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 9am to 11am at Buzz Bolding Arena! 🎉
📍 Address: 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR
Open to ALL! Whether you're an educator, a healthcare professional, a bus driver, or a maintenance expert, we have a place for you on our amazing team! Positions include teachers, paraprofessionals, substitutes, nurses, custodial staff, food service, bus drivers, bus aides, maintenance, and mechanics.
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to explore rewarding career options and make a difference in our community! See you there! 🍎🚌 #ConwaySchoolDistrict #CareerFair #JoinOurTeam #ChampionsForKids #CPSDAscends
📚 Reminder! 📚
Tomorrow, Friday, February 28, is Book Character Day! 🎭✨
Come dressed as your favorite book character to kick off Read Across America Week in style! We can't wait to see all the creative costumes! 🤩📖
Politicians, doctors, athletes, and inventors! We learned about so many notable Black Americans in our wonderful student-led production! The staff and students of Vann extend a special thank you to Mrs. Flowers for writing and coordinating our program! #beincredible (Black History Month program post 2 of 2)
Black history came alive at Vann today as 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade students portrayed significant people and events involved in the compelling and important story of freedom. #beincredible (Black History Month program post 1 of 2)
📖 Get Ready for Our Read-A-Thon! 📖
Marguerite Vann Elementary is kicking off our Read-A-Thon on Friday, February 28 to celebrate reading and support our library & makerspace! 🎉
📢 Flyers with all the details will be sent home this week, so be on the lookout! In the meantime, you can activate your reader’s account by visiting:
👉 www.read-a-thon.com/readers
📌 Event Code: 3289998
Why join the Read-A-Thon?
✅ Encourages reading at home
✅ Helps develop stronger reading skills
✅ Supports the Vann library & makerspace
Let’s make this the best Read-A-Thon yet! 📖
📣Join us at the Conway School District Career Fair on Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 9am to 11am at Buzz Bolding Arena! 🎉
📍 Address: 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR
Open to ALL! Whether you're an educator, a healthcare professional, a bus driver, or a maintenance expert, we have a place for you on our amazing team! Positions include teachers, paraprofessionals, substitutes, nurses, custodial staff, food service, bus drivers, bus aides, maintenance, and mechanics.
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to explore rewarding career options and make a difference in our community! See you there! 🍎🚌 #ConwaySchoolDistrict #CareerFair #JoinOurTeam #ChampionsForKids #CPSDAscends
🌟 Kindergarten Registration is Now Open! 🌟
Parents, it’s time to get your little ones ready for kindergarten! Online registration is now open, and in-person appointments to finalize the registration will begin after spring break. 🏫✨
📅 Visit: conwayschools.org/preregistration for more info and to get started today!
Let’s get ready for an amazing school year! 🎒🎉
#WeAreWampusCats #Ascend #AscendToExcellence #CPSDascends
📚✨ Get Ready for Read Across America Week! ✨📚
Marguerite Vann is celebrating the joy of reading starting Friday, February 28, and running through Friday, March 7! Plus, our annual Read-A-Thon will take place from February 28 – March 14!
🎭 Kick off the fun by dressing as your favorite book character on Friday, February 28! Let’s bring our favorite stories to life and celebrate the magic of reading together!
Check out the flyer for more details, and stay tuned for our full list of dress-up themes and Read-a-Thon registration. We can’t wait to see all the amazing costumes! 📖❤️
Save the Date for the Viking Voyage 5K!
Click the link below if you would like to volunteer for the 5K
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090944A4AF22A2F94-55271500-viking
2-hour Delayed Start Announcement
All Conway Schools will have a 2-hour delayed start on Friday, February 21, 2025. School will start at 10:00am. The buses will run 2 hours later than their normal time in the morning. Snow Bus Routes will be in effect for the morning and afternoon routes.
Please visit our district website for detailed information about snow bus routes: https://www.conwayschools.org/page/inclement-weather-information.
Thank you for your understanding and we will see you tomorrow!
School Closure Announcement for THURSDAY FEB. 20
All Conway Schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, out of caution for the safety of our students and staff.
Our team will continue to monitor the road conditions, and we will provide updates if any additional closures or delays are necessary for Friday.
Stay safe and warm, Wampus Cats! 🐾
School Closure Announcement
All Conway Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, out of caution for the safety of our students and staff.
Our team will continue to monitor the weather and road conditions, and we will provide updates if any additional closures or delays are necessary.
Stay safe and warm, Wampus Cats! 🐾 #CPSD #StaySafe
