Valley Ranch Family,

We are having a great year at VRE!  Our goal is for all of our students to achieve Advanced Academic Performance on the STAAR test this year.  Information about the transition from TAKS to STAAR was sent home a few weeks ago.  To achieve this goal, in addition to our high academic expectations, we are continuing to use CHAMPS behavioral expectations, we are learning how to be Peacebuilders campus-wide, and we have incorporated club and tutoring times into our academic week.  We feel strongly at VRE that educating the “whole child” is crucial for future success.  Please make sure and ask your child about all of the fun activities they are participating in and know that we would love to have you volunteer in whatever capacity you can.  Thanks to all of the parents that have given so many hours of their time to VRE – you are making a huge difference in the lives of our kids!  J  Please let me know if you ever have any questions or concerns.  Open communication and teamwork is key!  Thank you for your continued support and sharing your children with us.

                                                                                                Lorie Orum

                                                                                                VRE Principal