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Viking Voice Newsletter

May 15th, 2026 - Volume 19

A Message from Elizabeth Ihle, Principal

Dear Viking Families,

What an exciting week it has been! I hope you were able to enjoy lunch either today or last Friday. It was beautiful to see you all gathered in our Butterfly Garden, together. From field days to class parties to our Class of 2026 Senior Walk on Monday to our 5th Grade Luke Becker Championship Kickball Tournament this morning, it has been a week to remember. I'm so proud of our students and our staff and you! The flexibility, patience, and grace needed to plan, organize, and then deliver all of these events takes the work of all involved. Thank you.

Next week wraps up the 25-26 school year. Please look over important information in this newsletter regarding retirements and some changes as well as information about next year. Our summer Voice will come out in mid July with dates and infomration for the 26-27 school year.

Tomorrow my oldest will graduate from high school. It is truly remarkable to me how quickly the years have passed. My gratitude for FCS schools, the community I get to call home, and the place I get to go every day simply grows as I watch and get to support her as she gets ready to fly. My hope is we provide that same experience for each of our students and each of our families.

I wish you all a beautiful weekend and can't wait to see your children next week.

Together we Lead, Together we Rise.

Elizabeth Ihle

Principal

A Letter from Mrs. Wells

Farewell to Our Retirees

Clinic Information

Please make sure to pick up all medications by May 21st.

Rising Kindergarten Vikings

Thank you to those who were able to join us for our Kindergarten Orientation last Thursday evening! For those who were unable to attend, or for anyone who would like to revisit the information, we would like to share our presentation for your reference. Click the image below to access.

As we begin preparing for the upcoming school year, we kindly ask that you take a few moments to complete the Parent Input Survey. Click the image below to access.

SAVE THE DATE

Kindergarten Round Up and Open House

August 3rd from 8:00–9:30 AM

More details will be shared as the date approaches and during phone calls that will be made late July. We are so grateful for your partnership and look forward to an amazing start to the school year! 💜

2026- 2027 School Supply Lists

Supply lists for the 26-27 school year are now live on our website! Supplies can also be purchased through our partner company, 1st Day School Supplies. Beat the crowds and order your supply box through 1st Day today!

VCE Schoolwide Behavior Expectations (preview)

We are excited to share a preview of our schoolwide behavior expectations that will be implemented at VCE for the 2026-2027 school year. After gathering feedback from teachers, students, and parents, we have developed a shared set of expectations, in alignment with our Leader in Me habits and utilizing the PBIS framework, to support all of our leaders in common areas throughout the school. We are excited to encourage all of our Vikings to be Responsible, Respectful, and Ready to Lead!

Celebrations and Recognitions

Spirit of the Viking - April - Renee Crouse!

Special Education Teacher of the Month- Ashley Cunningham

Leader In Me Home Connection

This last month of school, we focus on our paradigms. These are the beliefs that build the foundation where our 8 Habits grow and stand upon. We begin our school year learning these, and end the school year reflecting on these.

Our PLT (Parent Lighthouse Team) presents our Habit Garden!

Habbit Garden V3.mp4

Parent Leadership Action Teams

Parent Leadership Action Teams.pdf

LSC Update

If you are interested in any of the elected positions we will have available next year (Chair and Vice Chair), please send me a short bio highlighting your connection to VCE and your interest in one of these positions. Begininng next school year, we will hold an election to fill the positions. Send your bio to Elizabeth Ihle at eihle@forsyth.k12.ga.us.

PTO News

Order your school supply pack by July 1st!!

School Supply Pack

Yearbook Information

Yearbooks are here! Students will get their yearbooks next week and will have time to sign at school per their teacher's guidance.

Thank you to PTO for their effort and incredible talents in creating a beautiful and memorable yearbook capturing the 2025-2026 school year.

PTO Partner Spotlight

We are so grateful to Movement Martial Arts for their continued partnership with VCE. Your ongoing support, generosity, and commitment make a meaningful impact on our students and community. Thank you for standing alongside us and helping make a difference—we truly value this partnership!

Partner Connect

FCS Online News

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Forsyth County Schools keeps families informed, connected, and confident with a dedicated Online News hub that brings timely updates and district stories together in one easy-to-access place.

Interested in partnernering with us? Please see our Partner Connect page for ways you can become our partner.

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We are a community igniting the joy of learning and inspiring leaders.Summer Edition of the Viking Voice published mid July

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