Vineyard Junior High is proud to be a PBIS school!

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Our Mission Statement:

The mission of Vineyard Junior High is to provide a safe, positive, and collaborative learning environment focused on high expectations of staff, students, and families through a rigorous standards based curriculum while emphasizing positive behavior and outstanding character through PBIS. Vineyard Junior High prepares students to achieve academic success, personal excellence, and enables students to reach their maximum potential to become lifelong learners and effective citizens.

Principal's Message:

Dear Vineyard Families,

                  Thank you for helping us to have such a smooth, productive start to the school year. Due to the hard work and enthusiasm of our teachers, our students have adapted well and have begun to master new academic learning standards. We will continue to prepare our students for college and career readiness by focusing on 21^st century skills, by teaching our students to persevere through problem-solving, and by focusing on the four C’s (critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity).

Our staff was excited to see such a well-attended evening for our “Meet the Teacher Night” on August 21. This informative evening offered a unique snapshot of the junior high program, standards, and expectations. Thank you for attending and showing the value that you place on your child’s education.

Here at Vineyard Junior High, we truly believe that home and school are a partnership. Through our shared efforts, we can help to provide the best education and junior high experience possible for your child. We encourage parents and family members to become involved in your child’s education by attending school events. We hope you will join us for our two upcoming parent nights. On September 4 at 6:00 pm, Tyler Durman’s motivational presentation will offer help, hope, and laughter in dealing with the difficult teen years. Then on October 2 at 6:30 pm, we are holding a Parent Information Night with the following focus areas: PBIS, Social Media, and strategies for supporting your child. We look forward to seeing you there!

Be sure to mark your calendar for our Parent Conferences coming up September 25 – 28. These conferences are scheduled for parents of students who are experiencing difficulty in academic success in one or more classes. We will be sending our conference invitations for those students identified as earning below a C on September 17 (students should also attend the conference).  If you do not receive a conference form for your child and you have concerns in regards to your child’s academic progress, please call the office to schedule a conference with your child’s teacher.

Progress reports will be sent home with students on September 17 along with conference forms (for those students earning below a C). Please make sure you sign the acknowledgement form and conference form if your received one. Return forms to your child’s Homeroom teacher no later than Thursday, September 20. As you review your child’s grades for this first mid trimester, please take time to discuss the grades and encourage him or her to do their personal best.

Our kick-off for our main fundraiser, Step it Up, sponsored by ASB was held on August 23. All pledge sheets and money are due by September 6. Thank you for your continued support with our fundraising efforts to support our learning programs. If you would prefer to make a direct donation rather than participating in our fundraisers, you may make a donation to Vineyard Junior High ASB instead. These funds help to support our Renaissance Rallies, PBIS Program, and other valuable programs for our students. Our ASB Restaurant Night is at Vince’s Spaghetti (on Foothill) on September 25, from 4:00  - 9:00 pm. We appreciate your continued support and hope to see you there!

Our Outdoor Education Parent Information Night will be held on September 17 in the MPR at 6:00 pm for our GATE San Francisco trip and at 6:30 pm for Camp Cimi/Pali. Vineyard provides great opportunities for students to learn in a hands-on environment in a non-traditional school setting. Eighth grade students attend Pali Science Camp and seventh grade students attend Catalina Science Camp.

We are proud to collaborate with our PTSA to make our school a better learning environment for our students. There are many exciting events being sponsored by PTSA this year, so look for information on our website. We encourage you to join our PTSA (envelopes are available in the office). Our first PTSA Family Restaurant Night was at Barboni’s Pizza. We appreciated your support with this fundraiser.

We look forward to partnering with you to provide our students with the best education possible. By working together, we can ensure that your child’s social, emotional, and academic needs are met.

Thank you for your continued support!

Sincerely,
Sandy Rose

 Absence Line - (909) 484-5136

Please call our Absence Line if your student is absent for any reason.

Thank You!