"SOAR to Excellence"
Our Mission
Veterans Elementary School promotes life-long learning by embracing its diversity, providing students with
dynamic classroom experiences, and exposing them to the cultural arts in a climate that is rigorous, safe, nurturing and respectful.
News & Upcoming Events
2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR |
Thursday, January 26 |
Eagle Clubs |
Friday, January 27 |
B.O.O.K.S Day - Bring Your Own “Kool” Storybook to read during the Blizzard of Books Pick A Time open for scheduling at 7 pm |
Monday, January 30 |
Report Cards Issued |
Tuesday, January 31 |
Restaurant Night at Cheeburger Cheeburger |
Thursday, February 9 |
Scholastic Book Fair Opening- Media center 5:30 - 8:30 pm Book Fair Family Fun Night Luau 6-8 pm, Cafeteria |
Friday, February 10 |
Scholastic Book Fair - Media Center 9:15-9:45 am (adults and students Gr. 3-5) Scholastic Book Fair - Media Center, 5-7 pm |
Saturday, February 11 |
Black Saga County Competition at VES |
Monday, February 13 |
Pick A Time closed for scheduling at 11:59 pm Scholastic Book Fair - Media Center 9:15-9:45 am (adults and students Gr. 3-5) Scholastic Book Fair - Media Center, 5-7 pm |
Tuesday, February 14 |
Scholastic Book Fair - Media Center 9:15-9:45 am (adults and students Gr. 3-5) Scholastic Book Fair - Media Center, 5-7 pm |
Wednesday, February 15 |
Schools close 3 hours early for parent/teacher conferences Scholastic Book Fair - Media Center 9:15-9:45 am (adults and students Gr. 3-5) Scholastic Book Fair - Media Center, 1-7 pm |
Thursday, February 16 |
Schools close 3 hours early for parent/teacher conferences Scholastic Book Fair - Media Center 9:15-9:45 am (adults and students Gr. 3-5) |
Friday, February 17 |
All schools closed for students: parent/teacher conferences |
Monday, February 20 |
All schools closed: President's Day |
VES Vision Statement: Veterans Elementary School is striving to become a culturally responsive institution that celebrates its vast diversity and nurtures students to become life-long learners—instilling high expectations for their academic and artistic pursuits, and challenging them to realize their fullest potential.
For information on scheduling Parent Teacher Conferences, please click on the pick A time link below. Pick A Time will be open for scheduling beginning Friday January 27th at 7 pm and closing at 11:59 pm on Monday February 13th.
PTA's Scholastic Book Fair information links:
To receive up-to-date VES and county information as well as school closing alerts, sign up for HCPSS News
If your child is absent from school because of illness, please contact the school on the first day of the absence and provide the following information:
* Your child's first and last name
* Your child's grade and homeroom teacher
* The date
* Symptoms of influenza like illness: i.e. fever greater than 100° F, cough sore throat
For Information on the HCPSS Kindergarten program please click on the following link:
Road to Kindergarten.pdf
You may contact the school using one of the following options:
Phone: 410-313-1700
An absence note is still required for every absence within 24 hours of the child returning to school. "
Flu Vaccination Information
On November 3rd, the Howard County Health Department, in cooperation with the Howard County Public School system, will be offering influenza vaccinations to our students. If you would like your child to receive the FluMist, a nasal spray vaccination, please return your child’s permission form. The permission form will be sent home with your child in the beginning of October; please check the newsletter and email for updated infomation.
School Address: 4355 Montgomery Road
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Phone: 410-313-1700
Fax: 410-313-1709
School hours: 9:25 a.m. - 3:55 p.m.
Office hours: 8:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m.
Mascot: Eagle
Inquiries about returned or declined checks should be sent to:
Envision Payment Solutions
CustomerService@envisionpayments.com |
Toll Free 1 (877) 290-5460; in GA (770) 709-7100 |
PO Box 157, Suwanee GA 30024-9998 |
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