Science Fair Due Date is almost here (Feb. 23).   The project proposal were due to the teachers on Dec. 8 and the project is due back to the class on Feb. 23.  Need help with ideas?  Check out the VintageMagnet.net LINKS - Science & Science Project Links.  Click here to download the files to find information for the projects in different categories.  

Make your 5th Grader's yearbook special for them by sending in a baby picture to be included in the yearbook.  You have two ways to submit your photos.  1) Send in a baby picture that clearly shows your child's face (no bigger than 4x6) and label the back with your child's name, teacher's name, and room number.  Do not send xerox copies.  Try to send in photos with your child pictured by themselves (alone) if possible.  OR 2) submit the photo via email attachment (JPEG only) to: Vintagemagnetgrade5@gmail.com.  Same size requirements as above.  Include a return email address, name of student, teacher's name & room number.  Put BABY PICTURE in the subject line.

Send one picture only. Your child's picture will be returned to you at the end of the school year.  Please send no later than by Friday, February 13th in order included in the yearbook.

If you have any questions, please contact Laura Arguelles at vintagemagnetgrade5@gmail.com

Thank you and we look forward to seeing all those adorable 5th grade babies!

Students can practice for the upcoming standardized testing at home just like they practice at school.  Practicing the Smarter Balanced Assessment is important to help students feel comfortable and ready for the actual test starting in March 2014.  

Gone are the paper booklets and pencils tests.  Testing will now be done on computers or tablets.  Each classroom, grades 3 through 5, will visit Vintage's computer lab to practice how to navigate the new testing system.  The more practice they get, the more comfortable they will be.  

Parents are encouraged to sit down with their student(s) and explore the Smarter Balanced Assessment practice student tests, too.

Using your web browser, go to:
https://sbacpt.tds.airast.org/student/

The Vintage Math Science Technology Magnet PTA is proud to announce that we are selling World's Finest Chocolate as this spring's fundraiser. With your help and enthusiasm, we can make this fundraiser a great success for our YMCA Psychomotor Program! Here are the details:

OUR GOAL: $20,000!

That's Just $25 Per Student...We Can Do It!

WHAT: The items to be sold include a $1 milk chocolate-and-almond bar, a $1 milk chocolate-and-crisp bar, a $1 milk chocolate-and-caramel bar, $1 solid dark chocolate bar, and an assortment of $7 boxed chocolates.

WHEN: Our sale begins on Tuesday, January 20 and ends Friday, February 6. All money must be returned to the school no later than February 6.

IMPORTANT: Orders will be filled ONCE approximately 4 weeks after the sale ends.
HOW: Payment can be either cash or check, with checks being made payable to "Vintage Magnet PTA."

TIPS: To help your child get to the top quickly, here are some ideas of who to sell to: Friends, relatives, co-workers, neighbors, coaches, teachers, doctors, Girl or Boy Scout leaders, church members, babysitters, etc. Please do not allow your child to sell chocolate on the street or door-to-door.

BMX STUNT SHOW BONUS!
In the spring, all students, regardless of their sales, will attend a BMX Stunt show live at the school!  We are hoping that each student sells at least $10 or more to help us reach our goal and cover the cost of the show.

TOP SELLERS!
Our Top Sellers will get to sit in the V.I.P. section at the stunt show!  Thank you for your cooperation and support for the students at Vintage Math Science Technology Magnet!

Flyer - English & Spanish

COMING! January 21st, 2015, Vintage Magnet's PTA and the staff of the Northridge Claim Jumper will host a Community Support Night.  Claim Jumper will proudly donate 15% of your pre-Tax food and beverage purchase to Vintage Magnet PTA  (You must bring your Flyer with you).

Where: Claim Jumper Northridge
9429 Tampa Ave. Northridge, CA. 91324
When: January 21st, 2015
Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm

** Please Call for Reservations: (818) 718-2882**

If they didn't love salads before, they loved them when they ate a salad harvested from produce that they grew themselves.  Fourth graders interested in gardening and school beautification meet with Mrs. Stone on Mondays at recess in our school garden on the west side of campus.  Last fall they cleaned out weeds and old plants from their garden plots and refreshed the soil.  They then planted plants and seeds that would do well in a cool weather garden such as:  lettuce, radishes, carrots, snap peas, cheddar cauliflower, chard, tomato, cilantro, and also strawberries.  Overall, their efforts met with success.  Produce was picked, washed, and presented in a beautiful, healthy salad.  Students couldn't get enough of this tasty treat.  We also discussed interesting facts about lettuce.  Check out our Vintage Gardens blog to see what the 4th Grade Garden Club has been up to this year.  Also check out the Vintage Garden Memories albums.