Vassar's Shared Vision

Vassar Elementary School, where the Prairie Hawks soar, is a community of life-long learners that includes parents, students, and staff members. At the core of our belief system lies the idea that meaningful relationships allow everyone to succeed. Together we agree to grow, learn, and persevere when challenged. As a community we will soar above the rest. 

 VASSAR 2019-20

BELL TIMES 8:40 AM - 3:25 PM

Students may be dropped off at 8:20 a.m. on the back playground when staff is outside to supervise.

Register for school 2019-20

All families should register online using a computer or smart phone with internet access. 

https://admissions.aurorak12.org/

Preschool Screening 2020-2021

New preschool student screening for 2020-21 school year is now available. Please visit the website to complete an on-line screening in order to be added to our system and be considered for preschool placement in 2020-21.

 ece.aurorak12.org

Prepare Your Students for State Testing - CMAS

Many of our students will participate in state testing this spring. Participation is important because results help students, parents and teachers understand whether students have mastered the content they need to know by the end of the school year to be on track for college and career success. Please help your students prepare to do their very best on these upcoming assessments.

To view the testing letter and related information, please visit aurorak12.org/testing.

Prepare a sus hijos para las pruebas estatales - CMAS

Muchos de nuestros estudiantes participarán en las pruebas estatales durante esta primavera. La participación es importante porque los resultados ayudan a los estudiantes, padres de familia y maestros, a comprender si los estudiantes han dominado los contenidos que deben saber para el final del año escolar, para así estar preparados para el camino a la universidad y una carrera.  Por favor ayuden a sus hijos a prepararse y que tengan su mejor desempeño en las pruebas que vienen.  

Para leer la carta sobre las evaluaciones estatales, y toda la información relacionada, acuda al sitio: aurorak12.org/testing.

DATES TO REMEMBER

2/21    Box Tops Due – Final clipped collection

2/26    4th Grade Music Performance 6:30 pm

2/28    No School - Professional Release Day

3/3       Lifetouch Portraits & Class Photos

3/4       Student Council 3:30 - 4:30 pm

3/4       2nd Grade Music Performance 6:30 pm

3/11     Family Movie Night 6-8 pm

3/13     No School – Teacher Workday

3/16-17   Spring Break (only 2 days for Vassar)

3/19     4^th Grade Field Trip to History Museum

3/25     Parent/Teacher Conferences

3/26     Parent/Teacher Conferences

3/27     5^th Grade to Four Mile Park

4/1     Student Council 3:30 - 4:30 pm

4/2       McTeacher Night  5-7 pm  Iliff & Buckley

4/7     KG Field Trip to Children’s Museum

4/8     2^nd Grade Field Trip to Aquarium

4/9    1^st Grade Field Trip to Museum

4/13    4^th Grade Golf Field Trip

4/20    5^th Grade Golf Field Trip

4/22   Skate City Night  6:00-8:00 pm

4/27   Monday, Preschool Graduation

4/28   Tuesday, 5^th Grade Continuation 2-3:00 pm

4/29   Wednesday, Last day of school - Picnic, Awards & Fun/Run

5/4     Report Cards available online for 1st -5th grade (only until June 30, 2020) After July 1st, only 2020-21 school data will be available to parents. Please call the school if you would like a printed copy of the Report Card.

8/10   Monday, Back-to-school night  1st -5th grade & All DLC Students

8/11   Tuesday, First day of school 1st - 5th grade

8/14   KG & Preschool Orientation 5:00 p.m.

8/17   Monday, First day of Kindergarten & Preschool

 APS TRANSPORTATION - 303-326-1986   160 Airport Blvd. Aurora CO

Find your child's bus stop    http://www.infofinderi.com/ifi/?cid=APS2BC7TUNEP   

 Breakfast is served at Vassar every morning at 8:20 a.m. for $.1.55 cents.
Lunch cost is $2.85 - menu link at the top. Students may purchase a milk for .75 if they bring a sack lunch.

Kids Connection Daycare provides before and after school care at Vassar
Before School:  6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. - $8.25 per day
After School:  3:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - $10.25 per day
Call Krystal Schnell at 303-326-2066.

Music Website:  https://sites.google.com/a/aurorak12.org/vassar-elementary-music/ 

PTO EMAIL ADDRESS:    vassarelementarypto@gmail.com
PTO Voice Mail: 303-326-2000 ext 65452

Vassar Prairie Hawks Library Link

APS 2020 Strategic Plan

APS Nondiscrimination Notice from the Legal Office 

Anytime Aurora Public Schools leaders make the decision to close schools or dismiss schools early, questions come up about our process.  As a result, we have updated the APS Incident Response Team Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in relation to the Sept. 12 early dismissals and Sept. 13 closures.  Please see the attached FAQs, in English and Spanish, at http://aurorak12.org/2013/09/17/closure-dismissal-faq/