Virginia Cross Elementary

Reminder: Kindergarten Screenings Approaching!

Dear Parents/Guardians,

We want to remind you that kindergarten screenings for the upcoming school year will be held in just two weeks. To ensure your child is included in the screening process, please complete the enrollment process as soon as possible.

Important Dates:

Kindergarten Screenings: 8/14/25 (You will receive a call with the allotted time to bring your child)

To enroll, please visit: https://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/o/ccs/page/student-enrollment

Don't miss this important step in your child's educational journey. We look forward to meeting your little one soon!

VCE student supply list 2025-26 #VCEPride

It's summer, which means, the Bookmobile will be making its rounds again. Mark your calendars for July 9th, 16th, 30th, and August 6th and 13th to check out fun books for the summer! #VCEPride #CCSShine #VCEBookmobile #CCSLibraryMedia

Come join the VCE Pride! We truly have the best kids and a fantastic staff. Reach out to our Principal, Jennifer Beck, jbeck (at) chatham.k12.nc.us if you'd like to learn more. #VCEpride #OneChatham

☀️ SUMMER HOURS ☀️ The VCE front office is open Monday-Thursday, 8:00am-3:30pm during the summer. You can also call the office at 919-742-4279.

Keep the 2024-2025 memories close! The PTA has a limited number of 2024-2025 yearbooks for sale in the front office for $20 (exact cash only). Yearbooks can be purchased Monday-Thursday between 8:00am-2:00pm and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. #VCEPTA #VCEPride

Have a great summer, Cubs! We can't wait to see you for more learning and fun in August 😎 💙 🦁 #VCEPride #CCSShine

💡Cub Spotlight💡 Congratulations to the 5th Grade Cubs who are officially on their way to middle school! We are so proud of your hard work and bright spirit this school year. We will miss you! Once a Cub, always a Cub 🦁 #VCEPride #CCSShine #MiddleSchoolBound

Before jumping into last day celebrations, our K-4 Cubs started their day by stepping up to preview what the next school year will look like with their future teachers. We're already so excited for next year and our Cubs are ready! #StepUpDay #CCSShine #VCEPride

Last night’s PTA Summer Bash was a huge hit! We had so much fun celebrating another successful year with the VCE community. Thank you so much to the VCE PTA for putting together such a joyful event! Photo Credit: Ms. Courtney Benton #VCEPTA #VCEPride #CCSShine

It was an honor to host our former Cubs, now soon-to-be Jordan Matthews graduates and celebrate all they've accomplished in our halls and after. We also got to celebrate our own soon-to-be middle schoolers with a 5th grade ceremonial walk today! @jmhsjets_gram #OneChatham #CCSShine #VCEPride

Field Day 2025 was a huge success! Staff and students had so much fun running, laughing, and splashing together. Shout out to Ms. Callicutt for organizing a fun-filled, active day and to all of our Cubs for their sportsmanship and participation! Majority of Photo Credit: Ms. Courtney Benton #VCEPride #FieldDay #CCSShine

☀️🎉 Don't Forget: PTA Summer Bash is tonight from 5:30-7:30! Come celebrate a great school year with the VCE community. There will be inflatables, popcorn, a cake walk, and more! Tickets are $5 at the door. Pre-Paid wrist bands are being sent home with students today. If you pre-paid, please check your student's backpack and be sure to wear your wrist bands when you arrive. -- ☀️🎉 No lo olviden: ¡La Fiesta de Verano de la PTA es esta noche de 5:30 a 7:30! ¡Vengan a celebrar un gran año escolar con la comunidad de VCE! Habrá inflables, palomitas, un paseo de pasteles y mucho más. Las entradas cuestan $5 en la puerta. Hoy se enviarán a casa las pulseras prepagadas con los estudiantes. Si prepagaron, por favor, revisen la mochila de su estudiante y asegúrense de llevar las pulseras puestas al llegar. #VCEPride #VCEPTA #SummerBash

😎 Looking for fun things to do this summer? Already thinking about how much you're going to miss VCE staff and families? Mark your calendars for our summer work nights at the PTA Thrift Store (Siler City next to Countryside Collectibles). Adults and children ages 10+ can join! Helping tidy the thrift store earns money for the PTA and VCE. The money goes toward classrooms, field trips, improving the school, and putting on the summer bash. We appreciate your help earning money for our school! 😎 ¿Buscas actividades divertidas para este verano? ¿Ya piensas en cuánto extrañarás al personal y a las familias de VCE? Anota en tu calendario nuestras noches de trabajo de verano en la Tienda de Artículos de Segunda Mano de la PTA (Siler City, junto a Countryside Collectibles). ¡Pueden participar adultos y niños mayores de 10 años! Ayudando a organizar la tienda de artículos de segunda mano, la PTA y VCE reciben dinero. El dinero se destina a aulas, excursiones, mejoras en la escuela y la celebración de la fiesta de verano. ¡Agradecemos tu ayuda para recaudar fondos para nuestra escuela! #VCEPTA #VCEPride

‼️ Starting Monday! USDA’s Summer Nutrition Programs for Kids (SUN) will be providing delicious meals this summer to help keep your kids fueled up and energized. These opportunities will be provided both as gathering meals and to-go meals. SUN Meals are free for all children 18 and under and for children over 18 who receive school services.

☀️ NEW DATE: The PTA Summer Bash will be on Wednesday, June 4 in the VCE parking lot. The weather is looking much nicer than last week, and we are excited to celebrate a great year with you! ☀️ NUEVA FECHA: La Fiesta de Verano de la PTA será el miércoles 4 de junio en el estacionamiento de VCE. El clima se ve mucho mejor que la semana pasada, ¡y estamos emocionados de celebrar un gran año con ustedes! #VCEPTA #SummerBash

The Cub News for VCE Families was shared via email. Please read for important information about testing and important events this week. We are looking forward to a great last week of school.

VCE Families, Out of an abundance of caution, we are going to cancel the PTA Summer Bash due to the potential for severe weather in our area. If you prepaid, we will send the money home with your child on Monday. Thanks for helping us put safety first.