Pre-K/Kindergarten Screenings are scheduled for the week of March 14th-18th. Your child must be 4 years old before August 1st to qualify for Pre-K, and must be 5 years old before August 1st to qualify for Kindergarten. The screening takes approximately 1 hour to complete. Please call Lori Culwell at (573)594-2731 extension 009 to schedule your appointment.
This week is National School Counselor Week. We are thankful for Mrs. Jennings and the support she gives to our students and staff. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of others! We appreciate you!
The Once Upon a Book Literacy Night has been rescheduled for February 15, from 6:30-8:00. This event is sponsored by Van-Far FFA. Make plans to attend this special event!
The Hart Career Center Open House is rescheduled for Wednesday, February 16th due to incoming weather.
Van-Far Elementary - Mark your calendars and plan to attend Literacy Night sponsored by Van-Far FFA. See you Thursday night!
Each semester the Masonic Lodge of Vandalia donates two bicycles to our school to give away as an incentive to read. Students who complete their reading homework and improve their reading levels are entered into the drawing. The recipients for this semester are Di’Ontai and Mya.
We also want to recognize the kindness of James, who was the original winner of one of the bikes, but he has multiple bikes at home, so he wanted us to draw another person. What a wonderful act of kindness! Congratulations! Thank you Masonic Lodge!
The 2nd Graders are learning cursive!!
Juniors and seniors don’t forget to turn in your pizza order forms and money to the office or Mrs. Jones tomorrow.
Our second grade friends reading with a partner as they look for answers to their team talk questions. They were reading an informational book and using the text to support the answers to their questions. Keep reading for meaning!
Congratulations to these four students for reading 3000 minutes so far this school year! Reading minutes at this point in the year should be about 1900 minutes. What an awesome accomplishment! Keep reading! #vanfarelementary #wearefamily #readingisfun #goals #3000minuteclub
Congratulations to these students for reading 2000 minutes so far this year. Way to go! What an awesome accomplishment! #vanfarelementary #wearefamily #readingisfun #goals #2000minuteclub
Congratulations to these students for reading 1000 minutes! Keep up the awesome work. We are proud of you! #vanfarelementary #wearefamily #readingisfun #1000minuteclub #goals
Thank you to the Audrain County Area Public School Retirees for the delicious plate of cookies for our staff! What a wonderful surprise this morning. Your thoughtfulness is appreciated!
Congratulations to KayeLee and Blake for reaching the goal of reading 4000 minutes! What an awesome accomplishment! Proud of you! #vanfarelementary #readingisfun #4000minuteclub #wearefamily #goals
Congratulations to this group of students for reading 3000 minutes so far this school year! Reading minutes at this point in the year should be about 1800 minutes. What an awesome accomplishment! Keep reading! #vanfarelementary #wearefamily #readingisfun #goals #3000minuteclub
Congratulations to these students for reading 2000 minutes so far this year. Way to go! What an awesome accomplishment! #vanfarelementary #wearefamily #readingisfun #goals #2000minuteclub
Congratulations to Bentley for reading 1000 minutes! Keep up the awesome work. We are proud of you! #vanfarelementary #wearefamily #readingisfun #1000minuteclub #goals
It’s going to be very cold out tomorrow. Please make sure your child has a coat, hat, and gloves for their commute to and from school. Stay warm my friends! #vanfarelementary
There will be no weights tonight after school. Have a great day!
School buses may be running slower than usual in the morning to make sure we take our time and travel safely on the county roads. Please expect delays.