Van Gogh Elementary

💛 Thank You Vanguard Family! 💛

Today, Friday, Sept. 26, our students and staff came together by wearing gold in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. 🌟

Your support and participation helped raise awareness and show strength, love, and hope for all children and families affected by childhood cancer. Together, we shine brighter and stronger. ✨

We are proud of our Vanguard community for standing united for such an important cause. 💙💛

#ChildhoodCancerAwareness #VanguardAcademy #GoGold

🌟 Happy Human Resources Appreciation Day! 🌟

Today, we celebrate and thank our amazing Human Resources Department here at Vanguard Academy. 💙

Your dedication, compassion, and hard work ensure that our staff and students have the support they need to thrive every single day. From guiding our team members to fostering a positive workplace culture, your impact is felt across our entire district.

We appreciate you and all that you do to make Vanguard Academy a great place to learn, work, and grow! 🙌

#HumanResourcesAppreciationDay #VanguardAcademy

Learning from the Pros! 🏐🤠

Our Vanguard Academy volleyball teams (Beethoven, Mozart, Rembrandt and Van Gogh) attended the UTRGV Volleyball match against Lamar University. 

It was a 3-0 sweep!

What a great opportunity for our teams to see next level play!

#VanguardVolleyball #NextLevelPlay #UTRGV #Vaqueros

The first six weeks are officially complete! Parents, you can now view your child’s report card through the Parent Portal (Ascender). Instructions on how to access the Parent Portal can be found in the link below: https://www.vanguardacademy.education/documents/departments/peims/parent-portal/712905 ======================================= ¡Las primeras seis semanas han terminado oficialmente! Padres, ya pueden ver el boletín de calificaciones de sus hijos a través del Portal para Padres (Ascender). Encontrarán instrucciones para acceder al Portal para Padres en el siguiente enlace: https://www.vanguardacademy.education/documents/departments/peims/parent-portal/712905

🌟 Wear Gold Day – Friday, September 26 🌟 This Friday, we invite all staff and students to wear gold in support of children everywhere who are battling childhood cancer. 💛 Show your support by wearing all things gold: ✨ Shirts ✨ Glitter ✨ Jewelry ✨ Sequins ✨ Gold medals Let’s shine bright together for a great cause! 💛🎗️ --- 🌟 Día de Usar Dorado – Viernes, 26 de Septiembre 🌟 Este viernes, invitamos a todo el personal y a los estudiantes a usar dorado en apoyo a todos los niños que luchan contra el cáncer infantil. 💛 Muestren su apoyo usando todo lo dorado: ✨ Camisas ✨ Brillantina ✨ Joyería ✨ Lentejuelas ✨ Medallas doradas ¡Brillemos juntos por una gran causa! 💛🎗️

📢 Important Drop-Off & Pick-Up Update – Starting Monday 📢 Parents, beginning Monday, we will be implementing updated traffic flow for drop-off and pick-up. Please see the attached maps and explanation carefully. A new Moore Road entrance and exit (Gate D) has been added for 1st–10th grade. PK–K students will continue to use the Jackson Road entrance/exit only. For safety and smoother traffic, all vehicles exiting Jackson must turn right. Thank you for your cooperation and support in keeping our Royals safe and traffic flowing! 💙👑 --- 📢 Actualización Importante de Entradas y Salidas – Comenzando el Lunes 📢 Padres, a partir del lunes tendremos un nuevo flujo de tráfico para dejar y recoger a los estudiantes. Favor de revisar cuidadosamente los mapas y la explicación adjunta. Se ha agregado una nueva entrada y salida por Moore Road (Puerta D) para 1.º–10.º grado. Los estudiantes de PK–K continuarán usando solamente la entrada/salida de Jackson Road. Para la seguridad y un mejor flujo de tráfico, todos los vehículos que salgan por Jackson deben girar a la derecha. ¡Gracias por su cooperación y apoyo para mantener seguros a nuestros Royals y que el tráfico avance con orden! 💙👑

🛡️ National Security Officer Appreciation Week 🛡️

✨ In honor of National Security Officer Appreciation Week, we proudly recognize all of our amazing Security Guards across Vanguard Academy! 💙

Thank you for your committed dedication to keeping our schools, students, and staff safe. 🏫👩‍🏫👨‍🎓

We appreciate you and are truly grateful for all that you do! 🙌

🛡️Semana Nacional de Reconocimiento a los Guardias de Seguridad

✨ En honor a la Semana Nacional de Reconocimiento a los Guardias de Seguridad, reconocemos con orgullo a todos nuestros increíbles guardias de seguridad de Vanguard Academy. 💙

Gracias por su inquebrantable dedicación para mantener la seguridad de nuestras escuelas, estudiantes y personal. 🏫👩‍🏫👨‍🎓

¡Los apreciamos y agradecemos todo su valioso trabajo! 🙌

#SecurityOfficerAppreciation #VanguardPride #SafeSchools #ThankYou #Gracias #GuardiasDeSeguridad

Chalk the Walk at Van Gogh Elementary Our students covered the sidewalks with colorful messages of kindness, hope, and encouragement. Each chalk drawing was a beautiful reminder that kindness can brighten someone’s day and bring our school community closer together. We are so proud of our Van Gogh Elementary 4th and 5th grade students for spreading joy, positivity, and connection across campus! #ChalkTheWalk #ChooseKindness #SpreadJoy #STHSChalkTheWalk @STXHealthSystem - Pinta el camino con gis en la escuela Primaria Van Gogh Nuestros estudiantes cubrieron las banquetas con coloridos mensajes de bondad, esperanza y ánimo. Cada dibujo con gis fue un hermoso recordatorio de que la bondad puede alegrarle el día a alguien y unir más a nuestra comunidad escolar. ¡Estamos muy orgullosos de nuestros estudiantes de 4.º y 5.º grado de la escuela Primaria Van Gogh por difundir alegría, positividad y conexión en todo el plantel! #ChalkTheWalk #ChooseKindness #SpreadJoy #STHSChalkTheWalk @STXHealthSystem

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. At Vanguard Academy, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our students, staff, and families. Remember, you are not alone. Help is always available: ✅ Call or text 988 ✅ Chat via 988lifeline.org ✅ In an emergency, dial 911. #SuicidePreventionMonth #YouMatter #988Lifeline #VanguardCares
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Septiembre es el Mes de la Concientización sobre la Prevención del Suicidio. En Vanguard Academy, estamos comprometidos con el bienestar de nuestros estudiantes, personal y familias. Recuerda, no estás solo(a). Siempre hay ayuda disponible: ✅ Llama o envía un mensaje de texto al 988 ✅ Chatea en 988lifeline.org ✅ En una emergencia, marca 911 #MesDePrevenciónDelSuicidio #TúImportas #LíneaDeVida988 #VanguardSePreocupa

Padres de Vanguard Academy, les extendemos una invitacion para que su hijo(a) nos acompañe a ser parte de nuestra Academia Elite enfocada en mejorar el idioma ingles. La academia es completamente gratuita y esta diseñada para estudiantes que cursaran el 6 a 10 grado durante el año academico 2025-2026.

Wondering what’s in store for you and your children when you arrive at a summer meal site? Expect welcoming faces in a supervised setting, and a healthy, meal at no cost to children 18 and younger and eligible people with disabilities. More info found here: https://squaremeals.org/Programs/Summer-Meal-Programs https://squaremeals.org/Programs/Summer-Meal-Programs/Summer-Meal-Site-Map

Vanguard Academy is open 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Thursday and closed on Fridays. The district will be closed the week of June 30th through July 7th and will return on July 14th. Our modified work scheduled will run through Friday, July 25th. We resume regular work hours, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, on Monday, July 28th.

Congratulations to our Rembrandt Secondary Seniors who worked diligently to complete their requirements and obtained their nationally recognized South Texas College Certified Phlebotomy Technician Certification, and to a few more that went the extra mile and also obtained their Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Certification. We are certain that this will be a stepping stone to a promising future for you in the medical field. We are very proud of you!! 👏 🎉 “ You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours” Psalms 128:2 🙏 CPT graduates: Carlos Mena, Angeline Pérez, Lesley Bermudez, Ashley Bermudez, Rebekah Mauger, Kendra Shrauger, Joyselyn Ozuna, Mia Pedraza, Kayla González, Natalia Monsiváis, Emilee Rodriguez, Emma Urriola, Miranda Peña, Pia Robellada, Lulu Villarreal, Christian Santos Núñez De Cáceres, Sheila López, Ruby De Leon, Arianna Martinez. CCMA graduates: Carlos Mena, Angeline Pérez, Lulú Villarreal, Lesley Bermudez, Pia Robellada.

Vanguard Parents: Report Cards post on May 29, 2025. Please login to our Parent Portal for grades.

Vanguard Academy will be closed on May 26, 2025 in honor of Memorial Day. Classes resume on May 27, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. Enjoy your three day weekend with family and friends!

Vanguard Academy Parents: You are invited to attend "Rising to Success"-A Parent & Family Learning Academy, focusing on how to support your child's rise to educational success on SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2025, starting at 9:00 am. Breakfast will be provided. Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdD08136MGcGtSf_qSE5scnrZMW5yx_Kvj6OKlTMAKxSOWhDQ/viewform?usp=sharing.

Vanguard Academy Parents: You are invited to attend "Rising to Success"-A Parent & Family Learning Academy, focusing on how to support your child's rise to educational success. Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdD08136MGcGtSf_qSE5scnrZMW5yx_Kvj6OKlTMAKxSOWhDQ/viewform?usp=sharing.

Vanguard Academy celebrates with our students, Mother's Day! We recognize that Moms are their first teachers, influencers, and supporters. Let’s take a minute to appreciate their ability to help our students understand the world around them on this Mother's Day.

Padres de Vanguard: 12 al 16 de mayo: Semana de Concientización sobre la Salud Mental en Vanguard Academy. ¡Estamos emocionados de invitar a nuestras familias a unirse a nosotros mientras reconocemos el Mes de Concientización sobre la Salud Mental con una semana especial de actividades y temas diarios del 12 al 16 de mayo!