Mark your Calendars: Important Dates
October 1-30- Pumpkin Patch @VHE
October 9- International Night @VHE - 5:30 - 7:30pm
October 13-17 - Fall Break (no school for students)
October 20-24 National School Bus Driver Appreciation Week
October 27-31 Red Ribbon Week
October 24 Scream on the Green at VHE on the playground
October 30 School Picture Retakes
October 31 Book Character Parade
October 31 Fall Parties
Nov 4 Election Day- No school for students
K-4th Grade One Fair
Calling All Young Innovators in Kindergarten through 4th grade - do you enjoy designing and discovering ideas at home? Whether it’s researching a cool topic, building something amazing, or solving a tricky problem, this is the moment to shine. Categories to choose from are science, engineering, social studies and technology.
We would love to have more K-4 students join VHE’s One Fair this December and bring those big ideas to life. It’s the perfect chance to share a creative project and show the world what brilliant young minds can do!
If your child is interested in participating in the One Fair, reach out to Ms. Rhee at young.rhee@atlanta.k12.ga.us for more guidelines and information.
Projects are Due December 2nd.
One Fair will be December 5th.
Student Device Agreement Parent Acknowledgement Form
Atlanta Public Schools will send home all student devices for the entire week of Fall Break, October 13-17, but for specific use on the extended learning day on October 13th. On Friday, your child will come home with a backpack with their charger and device inside, unless you have opted out. This backpack, charger and device will need to be returned after break.
9-Week Report Card
Your child's 9-week report card is in their Thursday folder. Please sign the report card envelope and send it back in the Thursday folder. You may keep the report card for your records. Please keep in mind that elementary grades are cumulative for the entire year.
International Night at VHE!
Join us this evening from 5:30 -7:30pm as we celebrate the vibrant diversity of our school community at International Night! This exciting event will showcase the cultures, traditions, and flavors that make our school so special. We invite students to proudly wear traditional attire and dress in meaningful ways to represent their country, culture, or heritage during the school day.
Enjoy a night filled with:
🎶 Live performances highlighting music and dance from around the world
🍴 Delicious international cuisine prepared by our talented families
🎨 Cultural exhibits and activities for all ages
When: October 9, 2025 from 5:30 - 7:30pm
Where: Virginia-Highland Elementary
Bring your family and friends for a night of learning, connection, and fun! Let’s embrace the beauty of our global community—together! 🌏❤️
Be Neighborly
It's important to be considerate of our neighbors when dropping off or picking up students from school, especially when it comes to their driveways. Blocking a driveway, even for a short time, can cause inconvenience and frustration for those who need to enter or leave their homes. By ensuring we park thoughtfully and avoid blocking access, we're showing respect and kindness to our community. Let’s work together to create a smooth and positive experience for everyone, making sure our actions reflect the care we have for each other. Thank you for helping keep our neighborhood safe and accessible!
October is Anti-Bullying Awareness Month
This month students will participate in district-wide activities for bullying prevention. On Monday, October 6th we will begin with "It Starts With YOU! Do Your Part To End Bullying" by asking students and staff to wear yellow and black to encourage kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Let's help build community and demonstrate we will do our part to make schools a safe place for all to learn and work.
Trees for Tuition - Pumpkin Patch @VHE
The Trees for Tuition Pumpkin Patch is back at VHE! Trees for Tuition partners with VHE each year to use some of our outdoor space to create a pumpkin patch. Please consider buying your pumpkins from this amazing organization. Not only do they donate money to VHE, they also provide scholarships to Midtown High School students. This is a tradition in the Virginia Highland Community and we are happy to be a part of it. :) Come out and suppor them today!
Field Trips
Student Field Trip Fees cover the costs associated with grade-level field trips and activities. At VHE we have a one-time, per-student fee that will cover field trips and activities throughout the school year as well as transportation and payment of services to bus drivers. This year our ask is $75 per student for field trips and activities.
To make the payment for your 2025-26 Field Trip Fees, visit: https://apsk12.schoolcashonline.com/
After signing in, find your child's fees under their named tab. If you would like to sponsor a student in your child's grade, choose the "qty" of 2. For more information, reach out to your child's homeroom teacher or homeroom team. Please return the signed permission slip to your child's teacher. If you have any questions please email holice.wolf@apsk12.org
Humanities:
READING: In reading we are working on our fictional character development unit
CANARAS WRITING: For writing, we are working on literary analysis opinion essays.
ROWE WRITING: Writing Opinion Essays using the OREO method.
SOCIAL STUDIES: In social studies, we have concluded our units on geography, economics, and civics. We're now heading into our first history unit. This unit covers the turn of the century (late 1800s-early 1900s) and covers topics such as the Black cowboys of Texas and Ellis Island!
Current Math Standards:
5.NR.2: Multiply and divide multi-digit whole numbers to solve relevant, mathematical problems.
DOE Video Link: NR.2
2.1 Fluently multiply multi-digit (up to 3- digit by 2-digit) whole numbers to solve authentic problems.
2.2 Fluently divide multi-digit whole numbers (up to 4-digit dividends and 2-digit divisors no greater than 25) to solve practical problems
5.NR.5: Write, interpret, and evaluate numerical expressions within authentic problems.
DOE Video Link: NR.5
5.1Write, interpret, and evaluate simple numerical expressions involving whole numbers with or without grouping symbols to represent actual situations.
5.MDR.7: Solve problems involving customary measurements, metric measurements, and time and analyze graphical displays of data to answer relevant questions.
DOE Video Link: MDR. 7
7.1 Explore realistic problems involving different units of measurement, including distance, mass, weight, volume, and time.
7.3 Convert among units within the metric system and then apply these conversions to solve multistep, practical problems.
7.4 Convert among units within relative sizes of measurement units within the customary measurement system.
Current Science Standards:
Life Science
S5L1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to group organisms using scientific classification procedures.
a. Develop a model that illustrates how animals are sorted into groups (vertebrate and invertebrate) and how vertebrates are sorted into groups (fish, amphibian, reptile, bird, and mammal) using data from multiple sources.
b. Develop a model that illustrates how plants are sorted into groups (seed producers, non-seed producers) using data from multiple sources.
**Upcoming***
S5L2. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information showing that some characteristics of organisms are inherited and other characteristics are acquired.
a. Ask questions to compare and contrast instincts and learned behaviors.
b. Ask questions to compare and contrast inherited and acquired physical traits. (Clarification statement: Punnett squares and genetics are taught in future grades.)