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Falcon Newsletter

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2019-20 Falcon Newsletter Editors

  • Audrey Groseclose and Lauren Rudolf : communications@vfespto.org

Publication Schedule & Deadlines

The Falcon newsletter is published and distributed every other Sunday, except during school breaks. Submissions are due the Wednesday before the issue date, or in accordance with the schedule below.

Falcon Newsletter Schedule

Submission DeadlinePublication Date
Wednesday, August 21, 2019Sunday, August 25, 2019
Wednesday, September 4Sunday, September 8
Wednesday, September 18Sunday, September 22
Wednesday, October 2Sunday, October 6
Wednesday, October 16Sunday, October 20
Wednesday, October 30Sunday, November 3
Wednesday, November 13Sunday, November 17
Thanksgiving BreakNo Newsletter
Wednesday, December 11Sunday, December 15
Winter Break No Newsletter
Wednesday, January 8
Sunday, January 12
Wednesday, January 22Sunday, January 26
Wednesday, February 5Sunday, February 9
Wednesday, February 19Sunday, February 23
Wednesday, March 4Sunday, March 8
Wednesday, March 18Sunday, March 22
Spring BreakNo Newsletter
Wednesday, April 15Sunday, April 19
Wednesday, April 29Sunday, May 3
Wednesday, May 13Sunday, May 17
Wednesday, May 27Sunday, May 31

Submission Guidelines

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Falcon Newsletter Submission Guidelines

First, compose an email that includes:

  • A brief write-up of the event (in text, not PDF format). Capitalize the first letter of each word in the heading, and put the date and time of the event underneath the heading; and
  • A flyer or volunteer form (in Word and PDF formats)
  • You may submit clip art to appear next to this summary.

Then, send your email to the Falcon Editor, School Principal, and PTO President for review and approval:

  • Falcon Editors: communications@vfespto.org
  • VFE School Principal Rebecca Wills: willsr@tesd.net
  • PTO President Joann Mayo: ptopres@vfespto.org

The Falcon Editor does not write copy, so all materials must be formatted as stated above and ready to go. Your write up will appear on the front page of the newsletter and your flyer/form will appear as a link in the text.

Thank you!

Click to See a Sample of a Submission

Save The Date And Hire The Babysitter!
VFES PTO Annual Parent Social and Silent Auction
Saturday, March 24, 2017, 6:30 PM

Parent Social And Silent Auction Saturday, March 24, 2015, 6:30 PM. Invitations will be delivered via your child’s backpack on February 1st. Don’t roll the dice and miss out on a great time with friends – including silent auction, drinks, dinner buffet, casino games and dancing! Chairperson and Volunteer opportunities are available – please see the attached link. We’d love for you to join our committee!

Note: “the attached link” will be your flyer or volunteer form.

Newsletter Archive

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Falcon Newsletter 2019-2020
Falcon Newsletter 2018-2019

September 2, 2018

August 26, 2018

Falcon Newsletter 2017-2018

April 8, 2018

March 18, 2018
March 4, 2018

February 18, 2018
February 4, 2018

January 21, 2018

October 15, 2017
October 1, 2017

September 16, 2017
September 3, 2017

Falcon Newsletter 2016-2017

June 13, 2017

May 14, 2017

April 30, 2017
April 9, 2017

March 26, 2017
March 12, 2017

February 26, 2017
February 12, 2017

January 29, 2017
January 15, 2017

December 9, 2016

November 11, 2016

October 28, 2016
October 14, 2016 

September 30, 2016
September 16, 2016
September 2, 2016

Falcon Newsletter 2015-2016

June 3, 2016

May 20, 2016

April 22, 2016
April 8, 2016

March 11, 2016

February 26, 2016
February 12, 2016

January 29, 2016
January 15, 2016

December 11, 2015

November 13, 2015

October 30, 2015
October 16, 2015
October 5, 2015

September 18, 2015
September 4, 2015

Falcon Newsletter 2014-2015

June 19, 2015
June 5, 2015

May 22, 2015
May 8, 2015

Falcon Newsletter 2013-2014

Current Volunteer Opportunities

  • 2020/2021 Homeroom Parent Signup
    – 1 Open Spots

Recent News from VFES PTO

  • VFES Positivity Project – Ceiling Tile Fundraiser

    April 13, 2021
  • Spring-Themed Cookie Kit Fundraiser

    March 10, 2021
  • Valentine’s Day Cookie Kit Fundraiser

    January 28, 2021
  • Staff Holiday Gift Online Donations

    December 4, 2020
  • Holiday Ham Fundraiser!

    December 3, 2020

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