Van Gogh Elementary

Our December calendar is now posted! Please check important dates—benchmarks, programs, dress-up days, and class parties.
For the PK3–1st grade Christmas programs, students may wear what the teacher coordinated or their Sunday best.
Follow the 12 Days of Christmas flyer for daily dress-up themes. Thank you, families!


¡Ya está publicado nuestro calendario de diciembre! Por favor revise las fechas importantes—exámenes, programas, días de vestir y fiestas.
Para los programas navideños de PK3–1.º, los estudiantes pueden vestir lo que la maestra coordinó o su mejor ropa de domingo.
Siga el folleto de los 12 Días de Navidad para los temas de vestir. ¡Gracias, familias!

Students may wear warm clothing on Monday, December 1st. All attire must be school-appropriate. 🚫 Pajamas are NOT allowed. Los estudiantes pueden usar ropa abrigada el lunes 1 de diciembre. Toda la vestimenta debe ser apropiada para la escuela. 🚫 NO se permiten pijamas.

We hope everyone had a wonderful and restful Thanksgiving break! 🦃✨ We’re excited to welcome our students and staff back—school resumes on Monday, December 1st. 📚🍎 Let’s finish the semester strong! 💙 - ¡Esperamos que todos hayan tenido un maravilloso y restaurador descanso de Acción de Gracias! 🦃✨ Estamos muy contentos de dar la bienvenida de nuevo a nuestros estudiantes y al personal—las clases se reanudan el lunes, 1 de diciembre. 📚🍎 ¡Demos lo mejor para terminar el semestre! 💙

🎄✨ Van Gogh Elementary – 12 Days of Christmas! ✨🎄 Royals, get ready! Starting December 3rd, we kick off our festive 12 Days of Christmas spirit days! Each day has a fun theme—from Santa’s Helpers and Candy Cane Day to Twinkle Toes, Holiday Vacation Day, and Wrap It Up Day! 🎅🎁 Help us spread holiday cheer by dressing up according to each day on the flyer. ✨ Jeans are allowed! ✨

💎 Vanguard Diamond Dance Fundraiser! 💎 Join us for a beautiful evening in partnership with Kendra Scott to support our Vanguard Diamond Dance Team! 📅 Thursday, November 20th 🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Can’t make it in person? No worries! You can shop online for a full 24 hours — from Thursday, Nov. 20th at 12:01 AM until Friday, Nov. 21st at 11:59 PM. ✨ Use code: GIVEBACK-KKJTU ✨ 20% of all proceeds will be donated back to our Diamond Dance Team! Thank you for always supporting our Royals! 💛💎

💙 Children’s Grief Awareness Day – November 20th 💙
Tomorrow, we invite all our Royals to wear blue as a symbol of support for children who are grieving.
This day reminds us to honor their feelings, show understanding, and let every child know that they are not alone.

🌟 Students who are performing may wear their Sunday’s Best.
All other students who participate must wear their uniform pants.

Thank you, Royal families, for helping us create a supportive and caring community. 💙🦋

This November 20th, we wear blue to honor children experiencing grief. Let’s stand together in support, understanding, and compassion. 💙#ChildrensGriefAwarenessDay #WearBlue #SupportOurChildren"
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Este 20 de noviembre, vestimos de azul para honrar a los niños que sufren una pérdida. Unámonos en apoyo, comprensión y compasión. 💙 #DíaDeConcienciaciónSobreElDueloInfantil #VísteteDeAzul #ApoyemosANuestrosNiños

Parents, we’re excited to invite you to our Hotel Bethlehem Christmas Musical presented by the Vanguard Choir! 🎄✨ Van Gogh’s performance will take place on December 5th with two showtimes: 1st performance: 8:30 AM 2nd performance: 1:30 PM We will also host a Parent Night performance from 6–7 PM in the Van Gogh Library. There will be a $5 entrance fee for the evening show. We will begin collecting monies with your child’s homeroom teacher when we return from Thanksgiving break. Thank you for your support! 🎶💛👑

Just a friendly reminder to parents that next week will be the final opportunity to refer a student for GT testing.

Solo un recordatorio amistoso para los padres de que la próxima semana será la última oportunidad para referir a un estudiante para las pruebas de GT.

Parents, Due to our Fall Festival this Friday, our pickup route will be temporarily altered to preserve space for the event. Please review the alternative plans attached. Padres, Debido a nuestro Festival de Otoño este viernes, la ruta de salida se modificará temporalmente para preservar el espacio del evento. Por favor, revisen los planes alternativos adjuntos.

💖 Get ready to celebrate World Kindness Day on November 13th! 💖 At Vanguard Academy, we believe kindness creates connection, belonging, and stronger schools. Join us by wearing pink to help make kindness the norm. 🌎 💖 Let’s lead with compassion in all we do! #WorldKindnessDay #VanguardStrong #KindnessMatters #MakeKindnessTheNorm #WearPinkForKindness
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💖 ¡Prepárate para celebrar el Día Mundial de la Bondad el 13 de noviembre! 💖 En Vanguard Academy, creemos que la amabilidad crea conexión, sentido de pertenencia y escuelas más fuertes. Únete a nosotros vistiendo de rosa para que la amabilidad sea la norma. 🌎 💖 ¡Guiémonos por la compasión en todo lo que hagamos! #DíaMundialDeLaAmabilidad #VanguardStrong #LaAmabilidadImporta #HagamosDeLaAmabilidadLaNorma #VísteteDeRosaPorLaAmabilidad

Parents, This Thursday, to celebrate Kindness Day, students may wear pink or yellow. Thank you for your continued support! Padres, Este jueves, para celebrar el Día de la Amabilidad, los estudiantes pueden vestir de rosa o amarillo. ¡Gracias por su continuo apoyo!

Parents, Due to our Fall Festival this Friday, our pickup route will be temporarily altered to preserve space for the event. Please review the alternative plans attached. Padres, Debido a nuestro Festival de Otoño este viernes, la ruta de salida se modificará temporalmente para preservar el espacio del evento. Por favor, revisen los planes alternativos adjuntos.

Vanguard Family, join us on Wednesday, November 12th, as Vanguard Academy students from across the district come together as one to host Vanguard’s Fields of Faith!
Experience an evening of student-led worship, powerful testimonies, and inspiring speakers. 🙌

Van Gogh families—UIL season is here! 🌟 Give your 2nd–5th graders a chance to shine, build confidence, and have fun competing with friends. 🏫💙 Events + grades: 🎤 Spanish Oral Reading (3rd–5th) 🎶 Music Memory (3rd-5th) ➕ General Math (3rd–5th) 📖 Oral Reading (3rd–5th) 🔢 Number Sense (4th–5th) 🧮 Calculator Apps (5th) 📔🔎 Dictionary Skills (5th) 🎧 Listening Skills (5th) 🌎 Social Studies (5th) ♟️ Chess Puzzle (2nd–5th) Sign up now! ✅ 👉 Register using this link : https://forms.gle/D6E9kZusrQ13hV4d8 or scan the QR code on the flyers. Tryouts begin this week!🎉 Let’s go Royals! 💛🔵 #UIL #VanguardAcademy #StudentSuccess

🦃🍁 Thanksgiving Picnic / Picnic de Acción de Gracias 🧺 Bring your blanket and a favorite snack or dish to share! 🍽️💛 ¡Trae tu cobija y tu botana o platillo favorito para compartir! 🌮🍰 Let’s enjoy food, fun & gratitude together! 🍂 ¡Disfrutemos comida, diversión y gratitud juntos! 🍂

🦃✨ You’re invited! Join us at Van Gogh Elementary for our Thanksgiving Program on Thursday, November 20 in the Van Gogh Library.
Come enjoy our 2nd–5th grade students’ special performances as we celebrate gratitude and community.
🎶 Please remember only 2 family members per child may attend.

🎄 Our PK3–1st grade students will participate in our upcoming Christmas events—stay tuned for details!

🦃✨ ¡Están invitados! Acompáñenos en la escuela primaria Van Gogh para nuestro Programa de Acción de Gracias el jueves, 20 de noviembre en la Biblioteca Van Gogh.
Disfrute de las presentaciones especiales de nuestros estudiantes de 2.º a 5.º grado mientras celebramos la gratitud y la comunidad.
🎶 Favor de recordar que solo se permiten 2 miembros de la familia por niño.

🎄 Nuestros estudiantes de PK3 a 1.º grado participarán en los próximos eventos navideños—¡muy pronto compartiremos los detalles!

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🎡 Van Gogh Elementary presents our Royal Fall Festival | Festival Real de Otoño! 👑 Join us for an evening full of fun, food, and games on Tuesday, November 14, 2025, from 5:00–8:00 PM at the Van Gogh parking lot! 🎟 Wristbands and tickets go on sale Monday, November 10. Wristbands: $20 pre-sale | $25 the day of the event Tickets: $1 each Bring the whole family for a magical night of rides, music, and community fun! We can’t wait to see all our Royals there! 💙💛