Ms. Eyre facilitated professional development on Quick Sketch, Quick Write.  She discussed and modeled the process and then had the teachers conduct their own and share with other staff members.  

Mrs. Kobierowski, Ms. Arceta, Ms. Rosas, and Dr. McQuown attended the Authors’ Fair Award Ceremony on Tuesday evening at Bobby Duke.  Mrs. Kobierowski’s class took home a 1^st place ribbon in the primary classroom category and other VDS students were awarded 2^nd and 3^rd place ribbons and certificates for their efforts.  Thank you to Mrs. Kobierowski for coordinating this activity for our students.

Congratulations to the VDS ASES Cheer Squad! They received 3rd place in the district Cheer competition.

VDS participated in various events at The Riverside County Fair over the President’s Day Weekend.  On Saturday afternoon, our Ballet Folklorico performed various dances on the Magic Carpet Stage and did an amazing job showcasing their skills.  

We participated in the Kindness Challenge at VDS this week.  Staff and students performed various kindness activities and demonstrated their kindness spirit by dressing up in various themes throughout the week.  On Friday, the Safety Supervisors showed kindness to the staff by providing breakfast and the VDS Friday Night Live Club hosted some fun events for the students to perform during lunch.  Special thank you to Ms. Marquez-Michel, Ms. Eyre, Ms. Lopez, Mr. Ramirez and the Safety Supervisors for making this such a great week of Kindness.