The Vernon IB World School PTA is hosting the Future Families of Vernon Mixer on Sunday, March 6, 2016 from 3:00 – 5:00 PM at McMenamins Kennedy School Community Room. McMenamins Kennedy School is located at 5732 NE 33rd Ave., Portland, OR 97211. Children are welcome.
The Future Families of Vernon Mixer offers current and prospective Vernon families a casual opportunity to learn more about Vernon and the community that supports our neighborhood school.
Neighborhood families can enjoy complimentary snacks and talk to prospective and current Vernon families about:
- Preparing their child for kindergarten.
- Determining whether Vernon is the right school for their family.
- Getting involved and meeting other Vernon families.
Families are encouraged to come to the mixer to learn more about Vernon’s:
- Global International Baccalaureate (IB) program and how IB students often outperform students from other programs.
- Weekly special classes including art, music, PE, library, technology, Mandarin and Spanish.
- On-site before and after-care programs offered by the YMCA and SUN (Schools Uniting Neighborhoods).
- Two vibrant, active school gardens and a Garden Studies teacher.
“The Future Families of Vernon Mixer is the perfect place to meet current Vernon families and learn about all the awesome things going on at the school. We’re an engaged group of parents, teachers, and community members working hard to make sure our kids have a great place to learn. Join us at the Mixer on March 6th to learn more about our great school and community,” said Lindsay Corliss, Vernon parent and PTA member.
Learn more about Vernon IB World School at the Future Families of Vernon Mixer on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at McMenamins Kennedy School Community Room.
For more information, please contact Lindsay Corliss at (503) 750-6670, or lindsaycorliss@gmail.com.