Good morning, VSY Families & Friends,
Happy Mother’s Day to all! As your child’s first teacher, we celebrate you and thank you for partnering with us. May your weekend be filled with love and laughter. PM3 testing continued this week for our students in grades 3–5. Our final PM3 testing sessions will take place over the next two Wednesdays. All students must be in the classroom by 9:20 a.m. each day. Thank you for your cooperation and support. In addition, we have very busy weeks ahead filled with end-of-year activities, classroom celebrations, field trips, and special events for our fifth graders. Our instructional focus remains on ensuring students are fully prepared for the next grade level, and we need every student in school each day. This week, we attended the P3 Eco-Challenge Awards. VSY Montessori was recognized in the school category, and Ms. Romer was honored in the Educator category! The P3 Eco Challenge is an educational initiative that recognizes environmental stewardship. Thank you, Ms. Romer, for all you do to promote civic responsibility, environmental stewardship, and education on environmental issues.
Ms. Felton
Dates to Remember
- 5/13 - FAST Math Grades 3-4 / FAST ELA Grade 5
- 5/14 - K/1 HighTech HighTouch
- 5/15 - Gumbo Limbo Trip (Caban/Obionu)
- 5/18 - Gumbo Limbo Trip (Freeman/Wilkens)
- 5/19 - Gumbo Limbo Trip (Caminero/McAuley)
- 5/20 - 5th Gr. State Science Assessment
- 5/20 - Gumbo Limbo Trip (Alomar/Gjormand)
- 5/21 - Gumbo Limbo Trip (Koroniotis/Phillip)
- 5/22 - Safety Patrol Field Trip
- 5/22 - Early Release at 1:30pm
- 5/25 - No School
Montessori Life Skill
Congratulations to Our 2026–2027 MMUN Delegates!
We are excited to congratulate our newly selected Montessori Model United Nations (MMUN) delegates for the 2026–2027 school year! This is an incredible achievement, and we are so proud of the leadership, responsibility, and dedication these students have already shown. In February 2027, our delegates will travel to New York City to participate in this unforgettable international conference experience. 💙 Help Us Get to New York! Throughout the year, we will be hosting fundraisers to help offset the cost of the trip and make this experience possible for our students. We appreciate your support every step of the way!
🍿 Our First MMUN Fundraiser: Double Good Popcorn!
🗓 May 8 – May 15 We’re kicking off our fundraising season with a fan favorite—Double Good Popcorn! ✨ This delicious, gourmet popcorn comes in a variety of flavors and is perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Here’s how you can help:
- ✅ Purchase popcorn to support our delegates
- ✅ Share the link with friends, family, and coworkers
- ✅ Spread the word on social media
Every purchase brings us closer to New York City and helps our students take part in this life-changing opportunity!
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR DOUBLE GOOD POPCORN!
🙌 Thank You for Your Support Your generosity and encouragement make a lasting impact on our students. Together, we can help our delegates represent our school with pride on a global stage!
VSY Montessoirée
This year’s out-of-this-world event will take place on Friday, May 15th, from 6-10 pm at the Museum of Discovery and Science in Downtown Fort Lauderdale. Click here for event details. Parents and teachers — remember how much the kids loved their glow parties last fall? Now it’s our turn. This event is for ADULTS ONLY! Enjoy delicious food and drinks, dance the night away with DJ Font, and spend an unforgettable evening with our VSY friends and family.
Tickets: $50 each Sponsorships: $250
EVENT DETAILS When: Friday, May 15, 2026, 6:00-10:00 PM Where: Museum of Discovery & Science 401 SW 2nd Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 Attire: Neon • Bright Colors • White • Glow‑Ready
Childcare Option for Montessoirée!
This event is for adults only — so it’s time to start making plans for the kiddos! Aikido Florida Aikikai is offering a special childcare option exclusively for VSY families that evening. Childcare will be available from 5:45–10:00 pm for $45 per child (or $75 for two children). Registration is limited to the first 40 students, and there’s an early‑bird rate available until April 30th — so be sure to sign up soon. Register here: https://floridaaikikai.com/newest/vsy/