Insights for Parents: Emotional and behavioral issues

Managing student behavior is increasingly challenging in classrooms around the country. Disruptive behavior interferes with learning for all students. The rise in behavioral problems is a result of a variety of issues that impact kids. Read tips to help parents work with their kids to improve the classroom climate. Click here to view/download the newsletter.

Last year we provided around 280 meals to local families and Senior Citizens in our community. This was made possible through donations from our staff, students, local organizations and businesses. Let’s strive to meet or exceed 280 meals this year.

 Thanksgiving meal boxes include:

• 6 oz  Stuffing Mix (Any brand)

(1) 10.5 oz Canned Gravy or Gravy Packets  

     (1) 1.56 oz Pre-sweetened Powder Drink Mix

     (4) 15 oz Canned Vegetables (Corn or Green Beans)

(2) 15 oz Canned Fruit or Fruit Cocktail (Can substitute a jar of Applesauce for a can of fruit)

(2) 4 oz Instant Mashed Potatoes

 (1) 14 oz Cranberry Sauce

(1) 15 oz Canned Pie Filling or Large box of Pudding Mix

(1) 9” Ready Made Graham Cracker Pie Crust (Non-refrigerated.)

We will start accepting donations Tuesday, October 9th. All donations must be turned in by Monday, November 12^th. All donations can be dropped off at VCMS.

Any items above are appreciated or you can sponsor a meal box for $25. We will do the shopping for you.

Make checks payable to Vinton County Middle School. (Write Thanksgiving Meals in the memo)

Please contact Melissa Hammond (VCMS-740.596.5243) if you have any questions.

Melissa.Hammond@vc-k12.us                                                                                       

Overview of

Vinton County Local Schools                                                                

Viking Success Career Advising Program

2018-19

The objective of the Viking Success Career Advising Program is to facilitate student awareness, exploration, and planning for future careers.  Our goal is for every Vinton County student to graduate with a well-developed plan for life beyond high school, whether it be furthering their education or training, employment, or enlistment in the military. This plan will be the result of a multitude of meaningful experiences that culminate in a strategic plan for future career success.

How does this happen?  Students in grades K-12 engage in age-appropriate activities throughout each school year that help them identify their interests, strengths, and values as they relate to the world of work, to learn about different career fields, and to develop an informed plan that helps them eventually enter the career field they desire. 

Students in grades K-5 focus primarily on Career Awareness.  Through age-level appropriate lessons and experiences, students learn about different types of careers and become interested thinking about options for future work.

Students in grades 6-8 focus primarily on Career Exploration; participating in activities that help them to learn more about different types of jobs and work environments, and begin thinking about how their interests, abilities, and values “match up” with different occupations.  They also explore options for additional training and education as a means to reach their career goals. 

Students in grades 9-12 continue exploring careers, but they also begin planning for education, employment or enlistment after high school. 

Teachers, counselors, and other staff will document their Viking Success Career Advising activities in a central database that serves as both documentation of their efforts, and as a clearinghouse of ideas for other teachers to consider. 

Parents and guardians are encouraged to check the Vinton County Local Schools website regularly to look for updates, pictures, and announcements about Viking Success activities.  For more information on how parents/guardians can help their student with career planning, please view the following document created by the Ohio Department of Education: 

http://education.ohio.gov/getattachment/Topics/Career-Tech/Career-Connections/Resources-for-Families-and-Communities

You can find more details about the Viking Success Career Advising Plan on school website:

http://www.vinton.k12.oh.us/Viking%20Success.aspx