Vernon Elementary

VES Orientation is August 11th! 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:00:00 EST

Orientation is August 9, 2024 from 8:30 AM- 9:30 AM

All grade levels: Pre-K, VPK, K, 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Classroom teacher information will be available on Parent Portal starting in August.

First day of school is August 12, 2026.

Vernon Elementary School Supply List 2026-2027

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:00:00 EST

VPK

Florida’s Voluntary Pre-K Program is free between the hours of 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. Students may stay for the VPK Enrichment Program portion of the day from 11:00 - 2:30 p.m. for a fee. The program pays for supplies but students will need a full size backpack that fits a folder and an extra change of clothes. For the Enrichment portion, they will also need a foldable KinderMat with a small blanket or towel for nap time and a daily snack. More information will be provided at orientation.

Kindergarten

4 - Dry Erase Markers, Black/Chisel Tip

2 - 8 pk. Large (not jumbo) Crayola Crayons

2 - 24 pk.Crayola Crayons

12 - Small Glue Sticks

2 - Beginners ‘Oversized’ Ticonderoga Pencils

1 - 8 pk. #2 Ticonderoga Pencils

3 - Pink Block Erasers

1 - Crayola Watercolors Paint Set

1 - Pair 5” Fiskars Scissors for Kids

1 - 5x8x3 Plastic Pencil Box

1 - 25 pk. Sheet Protectors

1 - 3 Ring Binder, White / ½ or 1” w/Clear Front Pocket

1 - Primary Journal (not wire bound)

2 - 3 oz. Play-Doh, any color

1 - Box Ziploc Bags: Quart Sz/Girls, Gallon Sz/ Boys

Optional: Snack Bags, Baby Wipes

1st Grade

1 - 4 pk. Elmer’s Glue Sticks

4 - 24 pk. Crayola Crayons

2 - 24 pk. #2 Ticonderoga Pencils

1 - 4pk. Dry Erase Markers

1 - Pair 5” Kids Scissors

2 - Pink Block Erasers

1 - Zippered Pencil Bag

1 - 9x7 Marble Composition Book

1 - Black Sharpie

1 - 12 pk. Colored Pencils

1 - Box Ziploc Bags: Girls-Quart Sz/Boys-Gallon Sz

2nd Grade

2 - 24 pk. #2 Ticonderoga Pencils

4 - 24 pk. Crayola Crayons

1 - Zippered Pencil Bag

2 - Pink Block Erasers

1 - 4 pk. Dry Erase Markers (multicolors)

1 - Pair 5” Kids Scissors

2 - Plain Folders w/Pockets, No Prongs

1 - Marble Composition Notebook

4 - Elmer’s Glue Sticks

1 - Box Ziploc Bags: Girls-Gallon Sz/Boys-Quart

3rd Grade

3- 9x7 Marble Composition Books

2- pk. Crayola Colored Pencils

1- 1” Binder w/Clear Front & Back pockets

1- 3 Hole Zippered Pencil Bag

2- Magic Erasers

2- 24 pk. Crayola Crayons

2- 24 pk. #2 Ticonderoga Pencils

1- Dry Erase Marker

1- Box Ziploc Bags: Girls-Quart Sz,/Boys-Gallon Sz

4th Grade

2 - 12 pk. Cap Erasers

1- 150 Ct. Wide Ruled Notebook Paper

2 - Rolls of Paper Towels

1 - Yellow Plastic Folder with Prongs

2 - 48 pk. #2 Ticonderoga Pencils

2 - Composition Notebooks

1 - 10 pk. Red Bic Pens

Optional: Masking Tape

ALL Students will need a regular size backpack & headphones (no bluetooth or earbuds).

ALL Classrooms need kleenex, hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes.

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Transportation Information

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:00:00 EST

Parents please make sure your child knows what they are doing daily. Any transportation changes must occur in writing. You may fax to the front office staff but please follow up with a phone call to confirm your fax was received. Changes should be made before 1:00 p.m. All bus notes need to have an address and a phone number for verification.

Bus notes may be faxed or brought in by parents or students. If they are faxed please contact the office to make sure they were received.

UPDATED for 2023-2024: Notes may NOT be emailed!!!

VES FAX: 850-535-1437

Testing Reminders for 2025

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 12:00:00 EST

Parents and students, Show what you know! Please be on time to school on testing days, have a good night's sleep and a good breakfast.

For Parents who asked about Writing tips:

Parents,

Our statewide writing assessment is Wednesday morning. We have been teaching the students how to write a complete 4 paragraph essay. The writing prompt will either be an expository or argumentative prompt.

Some of the writing skills the students have been taught are:

*writing an introduction, 2 body paragraphs, and a conclusion

*using information that is presented in the 2-3 articles the students will read.

*using transitions to introduce new paragraphs and the conclusion

*citing text evidence within paragraphs 1 and 2

*writing their own thoughts and ideas on the topic

*paraphrasing text that they read and use in their essay

*using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and complete sentences

Please review this information with your child to remind them of what they have been taught, so they are able to write the best possible essay on Wednesday morning.

Celebrate Dr. Seuss with VES on March 7th!

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 12:00:00 EST

March is “National Reading Month” …

… and we will be celebrating the birthday of Dr. Seuss on:

Friday, March 7, 2025

Everyone is encouraged to wear an ORANGE shirt and a silly yellow mustache!
We will be reading many of the books written and illustrated by Dr. Seuss, including The Lorax.

Literacy Week is here!

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 12:00:00 EST

Monday is hat day. Assemble a hat that shows something you love to read about and wear it.
Tuesday is Career Day. Dress like the future you.
Wednesday is color day. Wear bright orange or yellow for safety.
Thursday is Be a Builder. Dress like a construction site worker. Friday is Lego Day. No special outfit needed.

Thursday night (January 30) is Bingo for Books from 5:30 to 7:00 PM.

Attendance Matters at VES!

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 12:00:00 EST

When your student is absent from school, they are missing valuable instruction from their teachers.

Upon their return, please provide a parent note or a doctor's note. If you feel notes do not get to the teachers or office, please feel free to email notes to your child's teacher AND Ms. Jennifer Taylor

Jennifer.Taylor@wcsdschools.com

Current Attendance Policy:

4 unexcused tardies and/or checkouts= 1 unexcused absence

Parents may use parent notes for 4 days per nine weeks.

After 5 unexcused absences, parents will be contacted to participate in a child study team meeting.

After 10 unexcused absences, students are referred to truancy court.

The WCSD Attendance policy can also be found on the school website under "About VES".

Please look for any attendance updates from Ms. English on pink paper.

Thank you for allowing us to educate your scholars!!!