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				<title><![CDATA[California School Parent Survey]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2020 11:53:15 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Meals at No Cost Service]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2020 17:16:27 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PUSD At Home Learning Resources]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2020 20:10:29 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PUSD School Closure]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2020 20:09:52 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parents: We Need Your Help Completing This Literacy Survey!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Vandalia Chosen as Pilot School for Literacy Campaign]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2019 21:31:54 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hands-On California History]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[4th graders got some hands-on experience today as part of their study of California history.  A big thank you to Mrs. Black, Mrs. Acosta, and Mr. Gonzalez for organizing this event for their students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2019 09:46:35 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Read Across America Week, Feb. 25-Mar. 1]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you would like to read to your child's class, please contact their teacher!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2019 16:01:20 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Vandalia Kindergarten Registration: This is What We Offer]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2019 10:55:01 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kindergarten Registration Set for February 8]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Vandalia registration will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2019 16:27:40 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Learning About Native American Culture Through Song & Dance]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Kevin Locke, of the Standing Rock Reservation, educated our students through song and dance on Native American languages and traditions.  Students and staff enjoyed the presentation, and even had a chance to join in.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2018 11:12:07 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[California Healthy Kids Survey Questions for Fifth-Grade Students]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents may go to school site and request to see questions for voluntary survey.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2019 11:18:20 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations to the PIQE Graduates!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE) hosted their K-12 Parent Engagement in Education Program at Vandalia.  The nine week program took place on Tuesday nights and focused on a variety of subjects such as creating a home learning environment, navigating the school system, and encouraging high school and college graduation. A big thank you to all the parents who took the time out of their busy schedules to participate!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2018 13:32:02 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[1st Annual Turkey Trot!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our 1st Annual Turkey Trot was a success.  A big thank you to Mr. Suarez for organizing this great event.  Teachers, students, and parents had a great time!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2018 13:20:10 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Get Your Vandalia Apparel]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Order forms were sent home last week.  Please have your orders in by Friday, November 2nd.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2018 10:03:36 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Importance of School Attendance]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This video, produced by the U.S. Department of Education, shows the impact of students who fall behind in class due to absences.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2018 08:52:09 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kindergarten Camp]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[July 31th through August 2nd, 8:30 am - 11:30 am, there will be a special camp for all incoming kindergarten students.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2018 13:00:43 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New School Calendar and Bell Schedule]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hello Parents! Here is the 2018-19 school calendar. Please note there are changes, including early release Wednesdays and bell schedule changes. Every Wednesday, indicated by “A”, all students in K-5 will be released at 1:45 p.m. Each day students should be at school by 8:05 a.m., with the instructional (tardy) bell ringing at 8:10 a.m. Students in K-3rd will be released at 2:25 p.m. daily. Students in 4th-5th will be released at 3:10 p.m. YES program will run each day and is available to all students during the enrollment period at the beginning of the year.  Please feel free to message us with any questions. Thank you parents!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2018 14:19:24 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[5th Grade Farewell]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Monday evening, 5th grade students were recognized for their achievement in academics, behavior, and attendance.  They are ready for 6th grade!  We will miss all of you!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2018 10:33:29 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Character Counts DJ Party!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students who have demonstrated great character were rewarded with a DJ party last Friday.  They had a great time!  Remember those Six Pillars of Character: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Caring, Fairness, and Citizenship.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2018 10:14:13 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Students Recognized:  Vandalia Awards Assemblies]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[As the school year winds down, it is time to recognize the students for all their hard work.  Students were awarded for their academic achievement, behavior, and attendance.  Great work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2018 10:03:07 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Over 300 in Attendance: The Parent Picnic is a Success!]]></title>
				<link>http://vandalia.portervilleschools.org/apps/news/article/871903</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A big thank you to all the parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles who visited campus to spend some quality time with their Vandalia Viking.  It was a great day!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2018 09:27:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parent Picnic Friday, May 18th!]]></title>
				<link>http://vandalia.portervilleschools.org/apps/news/article/869008</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This Friday is Vandalia's Parent Picnic.  If you would like to take part, follow these simple steps:
1. Bring lunch for you and your child
2. After you sign-in, find a shaded area on campus
3. Enjoy some quality time with your kid.  
If you have any questions, please contact the office at 782-7260]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 09:42:17 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PIQE: Over 40 Vandalia Parents Graduate!]]></title>
				<link>http://vandalia.portervilleschools.org/apps/news/article/868555</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE) hosted their K-12 Parent Engagement in Education Program at Vandalia.  The nine week program took place on Wednesday nights and focused on a variety of subjects such as creating a home learning environment, navigating the school system, and encouraging high school and college graduation.  A big thank you to all the parents who took the time out of their busy schedules to participate!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2018 16:42:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The TNT Dunk Squad Rallies the Troops!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The TNT Dunk Squad visited Vandalia to pump up the Vikings for the state test.  The Dunk Squad used positive messages and acrobatic dunks to get the Vikings ready to slam dunk the test. Go Vikings!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2018 10:32:19 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Reach for the Stars Read-a-Thon is a Success!]]></title>
				<link>http://vandalia.portervilleschools.org/apps/news/article/862953</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thank you to all the families that participated in Vandalia's first Reach for the Stars Read-a-Thon in April.  Our school collected $1,055 in pledges to support our students' reading goal!  Usborne Books has matched 50% of our pledges and we have ordered $1,582 in new books for our school!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2018 15:25:20 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[4th Grade Gold Rush]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[4th graders were panning for gold last week.  It was a fun, eye-opening experience.  A big thank you to the 4th grade teachers for organizing this learning opportunity.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2018 10:48:19 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Project Lead the Way (PLTW)]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Project Lead the Way (PLTW) is getting our students prepared to compete for the jobs of the future.  Throughout the Vandalia campus, students are taking part in various activities and projects that will give them a solid foundation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.  PLTW promotes student engagement, critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, and fun.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2018 09:39:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Vandalia Literacy Night is a Success]]></title>
				<link>http://vandalia.portervilleschools.org/apps/news/article/857275</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents and their children visited the Vandalia cafeteria last week to take part in Vanadalia's Literacy Night.  It was a fun-filled evening of reading and activities.  A big thank you to all who made this night possible.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2018 09:23:06 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Vandalia Celebrates Read Across America]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Rain couldn't stop the Vikings from celebrating Read Across America last Friday.  Before morning recess, members of the Porterville College men's and women's basketball teams visited classrooms and read to students.  In the afternoon, students took part in Read Across Vandalia.  Grade levels were paired up, and students (as well as teachers) spent time reading to one another.  It was a great day!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2018 14:10:10 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[6th Annual Vandalia Soccer Tournament]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 6th Annual Vandalia Soccer Tournament was a huge success.  Several schools from across the district came to compete for a chance to be crowned the best elementary soccer team in the district.  Congratulations to West Putnam Eagles winners of the boys' division, and the Vandalia Vikings who took first in the girls' division.  Our very own Vandalia Vikings also took third in the boys' division.
A big thank to Mr. Suarez, Mr. Jorgensen, Mrs. Sudano, & Mrs. Garcia for organizing the event.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2018 08:48:32 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Read Across America: February 26 - March 2]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Vandalia is celebrating Read Across America with a variety of activities and dress-up days.  
Monday: "Fox in Socks" Wear crazy socks
Tuesday: "Green Eggs & Ham" Wear as much green as you can
Wednesday: "Wacky Wednesday" Wear your clothes wacky: Inside out, backwards, mismatch...
Thursday: "Read My Shirt Day" Wear a shirt that others can read
Friday: "Cat in the Hat" Wear your favorite hat]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2018 08:27:24 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Book Fair Week!]]></title>
				<link>http://vandalia.portervilleschools.org/apps/news/article/830459</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This week is our Book Fair! We will be open from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.  Come by, and see for yourself.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2018 09:02:15 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kindergarten Registration Monday, February 26, 2018]]></title>
				<link>http://vandalia.portervilleschools.org/apps/news/article/827321</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Kinder registration will be Monday, February 26 from 8:30 - 12:30 pm and
1:30 - 3:30 pm.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2018 11:05:13 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2017-2018 Poetry and Prose Finalists!]]></title>
				<link>http://vandalia.portervilleschools.org/apps/news/article/823600</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the finalists who will represent Vandalia at Poetry on Parade at Roche Elementary & Poetry and Prose at T.C.O.E. in Visalia.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2018 14:23:43 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Poetry and Prose at Vandalia]]></title>
				<link>http://vandalia.portervilleschools.org/apps/news/article/823541</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students from various grade levels presented their poems last week in hopes of being selected to represent Vandalia at T.C.O.E.'s Poetry on Parade event in March.  The judges, Mrs. Bochet & Mrs. Facundo, had a difficult time selecting the top performances.  Thank you Mrs. Duran for organizing a great show.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2018 13:06:13 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[It's a Party!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Ruiz hosted a party for her group last week.  The students had a great time playing games and enjoying donuts.  Thank you Mrs. Ruiz for all of your hard work.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2018 12:57:58 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Supervision Squad!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Here are the ladies and gentleman, who keep your children safe in the cafeteria and the playground.  They are a big part of what we do at Vandalia, and we appreciate all of their hard work and dedication.  
From left to right: Monique Ruiz, Zac Wilkins, Crystal Macias, Cricela Alvarez, Cerena Herrera, and Sarah Mounce]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2018 16:51:13 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[4th Grade Awards]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Today, was 4th grade's time to shine.  Students received awards for their hard work in the classroom.  Keep up the great work Vikings!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2018 16:47:02 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kindergarten Registration Set for February 26]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Vandalia registration will take place from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2018 15:56:19 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[1st & 2nd Grade Awards Assemblies]]></title>
				<link>http://vandalia.portervilleschools.org/apps/news/article/817787</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Vandalia cafeteria was packed with families who spent their afternoon watching their children be recognized for their academic achievement.  A big thank you to the teachers for pushing their students.  Keep up the great work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2018 16:41:07 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[3rd & 5th Graders Recognized]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Families were in attendance this afternoon to watch their children be recognized for their academic achievements.  It is great to see all the hard work paying off.  Keep it up Vikings!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2018 15:42:06 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kindness Matters at Vandalia]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This afternoon, Vandalia Student Council presented officials from The Porterville Area Coordinating Council with a check in the amount of $340.  The money was raised during The Great Kindness Challenge, and will be used to help families and individuals in need.  A big thank you to all the Vikings who donated.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2018 16:39:58 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Acts of Kindness at Vandalia!]]></title>
				<link>http://vandalia.portervilleschools.org/apps/news/article/814564</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students were inspired to thank their bus driver with a hand written note, and Mrs. Acosta's class went out of their way to thank Mr. Dominguez, Mrs. Martinez, and Mrs. Salias for all their hard work.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2018 15:47:46 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Coins for Kindness]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Vandalia students and parents donated to help support The Porterville Area Coordinating Council (PACC).  PACC serves needy families in Porterville and surrounding areas.  The Vikings raised over $340 dollars during The Great Kindness Challenge, and every penny of it will go to help the PACC make an impact in our community.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2018 16:46:40 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Classes Create Banners for The Great Kindness Challenge]]></title>
				<link>http://vandalia.portervilleschools.org/apps/news/article/814558</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Throughout the week, classes created banners to promote kindness.  All the students (and teachers) did a great job.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2018 16:15:33 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tied Together by Kindness]]></title>
				<link>http://vandalia.portervilleschools.org/apps/news/article/813240</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[In honor of The Kindness Challenge, students brought out their fancy ties.  The Vikings were looking sharp today.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2018 15:47:02 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Great Kindness Challenge is Underway!]]></title>
				<link>http://vandalia.portervilleschools.org/apps/news/article/812243</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Yesterday, we kicked off our Great Kindness Challenge.  Throughout the week, students will be taking part in fun activities that promote kindness.  Go out of your way to do something kind for someone today.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2018 10:49:14 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Encuesta para los Padres de Escuelas en California, 2017-2018- Vandalia]]></title>
				<link>http://vandalia.portervilleschools.org/apps/news/article/810726</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Su escuela necesita que usted llene una encuesta en línea para aprender más acerca de sus opiniones sobre la escuela.  Esta encuesta es una oportunidad para comunicar sus percepciones acerca de la escuela de su niño(s).]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2018 13:38:10 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[California Parent School Survey-Vandalia Elementary]]></title>
				<link>http://vandalia.portervilleschools.org/apps/news/article/810722</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Your school needs you to complete this online survey to learn more about your opinions about it. This survey is an opportunity to communicate your perceptions about your child’s school.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2018 13:37:05 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Vandalia Great Kindness Challenge]]></title>
				<link>http://vandalia.portervilleschools.org/apps/news/article/809460</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students will be dedicated to completing acts of kindness all week.  Each day there will be events. In addition, students will be collecting and donating "Kindness Coins", or change to donate to PACC for homeless children.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2018 15:22:49 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Family Literacy Night at Vandalia]]></title>
				<link>http://vandalia.portervilleschools.org/apps/news/article/798933</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Family Literacy Night was a success.  Teachers read stories and organized activities for the children to take part in.  Promoting a love of reading is what we do!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2017 12:49:21 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Christmas Sweater Contest:  Vandalia Staff Having Fun Before Break!]]></title>
				<link>http://vandalia.portervilleschools.org/apps/news/article/798918</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Vandalia staff took part in a Christmas Sweater contest on Thursday.  It was a tough decision, but the judges chose Mr. Dominguez and Mr. Feldmann as the 2017 Grand Champions.  They worked hard to get these sweaters contest ready.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2017 12:32:47 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Vandalia Earns PBIS Award]]></title>
				<link>http://vandalia.portervilleschools.org/apps/news/article/743556</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[School awarded Bronze status by California PBIS Coalition.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2017 16:29:31 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Back to School Night is a Success!]]></title>
				<link>http://vandalia.portervilleschools.org/apps/news/article/741889</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We had a great turnout Tuesday evening for Back to School Night.  Thank you moms, dads, grandmas, and grandpas for taking the time out of your busy schedule to be with us.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2017 15:13:04 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Encuesta de información del autobús estudiantil]]></title>
				<link>http://vandalia.portervilleschools.org/apps/news/article/733242</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Por favor, háganos saber cómo su hijo viajará a la escuela y regresará a casa cada día.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sun, 06 Aug 2017 21:15:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student Bus Information survey]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please take a moment to let us know how your child will be traveling to school and back home again.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2017 11:04:26 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Video: Selena Velasquez Honored]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Vandalia student named finalist for Fairness category at 2016 CHARACTER COUNTS! Kids of Character Provident-Salierno Family Foundation Awards.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2016 11:37:24 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student Council Officers for 2016-2017]]></title>
				<link>http://vandalia.portervilleschools.org/apps/news/article/618230</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[President: Maya Hernandez   Vice President: Norissa Franco  Secretary: Cameron Morrison  Treasurer:   Aidden Ramos Congratulations to our newly elected officers!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2016 06:23:16 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Vandalia Elementary Now On Twitter]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents can get updates on events through social media account.]]></description>
				


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