❄️ VCS Families, as we enter the Winter Holiday, here’s a quick reminder to keep these key dates in mind. Wishing you all a season filled with joy, rest, and celebration!

🎉 Winter break is here, and it’s the perfect time to cozy up with a great book! @SuptBalgobinVCS, challenges all students to keep reading during break for a chance to win fun rewards! ✨ 600 minutes = 90-minute jump pass at Sky Zone (jump socks not included) ✨ 400–599 minutes = 1-hour unlimited play Arcade Card at @familyfuntown Log those minutes on Beanstack by January 6! #WinterReadingChallenge

On this Veteran’s Day, we’re celebrating Cindy Snell, who has been at @FriendshipVCS for 24 years. A proud Navy veteran and former Hospital Corpsman, Cindy continues to share her story of service with students each year, showing them what it means to serve your country—and that women can lead and succeed in the armed forces. Thank you, Cindy, for your service and dedication! #VeteransDay

It was to visit and engage in great conversations with the Proud Principal @FriendshipVCS, Mr. Rednour. Enjoyed visiting classrooms with him. #CultureOfExcellence

Help stop that summer slide! Students can access vPortal, Waterford, and many other apps this summer!

I might have a preschool prodigy on my hands @FriendshipVCS

These pictures are from the flower dissection that all fourth graders at @FriendshipVCS took part in Tuesday. Special thanks to the DeLand Walmart Neighborhood Market for the flower donation. Our students wouldn’t have had the same learning experience without your support. So thank you!! It’s businesses like you, that keep learning fun! 🌼🌸🌺🪻🧑🏼‍🔬👩🏻‍🔬👨🏾‍🔬@Walmart @volusiaschools @VCS_Partners #AchievingExcellenceTogether #CommunityConnection #communityinvolvement #communitysupport

Great conversations sparked from walking @FriendshipVCS and I appreciate the collaborative spirit of the walking team. Thank you, teachers and students, for welcoming us into your classrooms!

Who's excited for Monday at 10:00 AM? New SSYRA lists!!

Today, Friendship Elementary had their Career Day event, which included firemen, sheriffs officers, a flight attendant, a small business owner, animal control, health care, Channel 9 reporter, and more. I was honored to be asked by the parent liaison, Jennifer Lebrun, to help fill in when a few people had to cancel last minute. If you would like to help with any of our Career Day events over the next couple of months, please let me know. We’d love to have you!! And trust me, it’s the best way to start the day!! ☺️❤️🏫 @volusiaschools @FriendshipVCS #AchievingExcellenceTogether #communitysupport #communityengagement #communityinvolvement

Today we had an exciting collaborative planning session between Edith I Starke & Friendship Elementary. We were joined by Sarah Hall from FLDOE, as well as District ELA & Math Specialist. #TogetherWeWill @starkevcs @FriendshipVCS

These kind of events promote the joy of learning, but they are great for building community too. I was happy to participant. Thank you to all our partners for your support of @volusiaschools!! Special thanks to the following event sponsors: Texas Roadhouse, Simply Healthcare Plans, All-Star Barbers, for giving free haircuts to our families, and Safe Tax Orange Blossom Trail for the many raffles they brought and gave away, including a TV. Our students and their families really enjoyed the whole evening! #AchievingExcellenceTogether #communitysupport #communityengagement #communityinvolvement #parentengagement #communityresources #sciencenight

Did you know VPortal offers several advantages for VCS students? Unlock the power of personalized learning, enjoy anytime, anywhere access, and trust in a secure login process. VPortal ensures your student's data remains confidential, providing a seamless and safe digital learning environment.

We invite @GalaxyMiddle incoming 6th grade Rocket students & families to join us on Monday 2/26 from 5:30 to 7pm to learn about electives & middle school experience for 24-25 SY🚀 @DeltonaLakes @TimbercrestElem @FriendshipVCS @Volusia_Pines @volusiaschools

Last night, Friendship Elementary had its 2nd Family Fun Night at Sk8tona Fun Center. Special thank you to the fabulous staff and families at Galaxy Middle School, who came out to support! ❤️🛼 @FriendshipVCS @GalaxyMiddle @volusiaschools #CommunityInvolvement

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Hard work is paying off at @FriendshipVCS! What a great morning visiting classrooms and collaborating with their Literacy Leadership Team. Keep up the great work and see you soon! @volusiaschools

The scientists at @FriendshipVCS were using spring scales to measure force in newtons (N). Investigate and describe that the greater the force applied to it, the greater the change in motion of a given object. @ElemSci #VCSscientists

Science Club at @FriendshipVCS with myself & @jmschuld ! Hands on science investigation for scientists to measure and compare objects and materials based on their physical properties. @ElemSci #VCSscientists