A Group of students that were Bucket Fillers

Group Photo of Student Council Members helping at Gleaners Food Bank

Welcome to Vandenberg World Cultures Academy

Our Family

Together we are many nations... one family.
Our students speak 29 languages from 27 countries
Together we become stronger, and smarter...about ourselves, each other, and our world.

Our Mission

Vandenberg World Cultures Academy delivers and expects excellence every day.

Our Vision

Vandenberg World Cultures Academy, in partnership with parents and community, is a family that works together to support academic excellence, independence, and exploration in a safe, responsible, respectful environment.

Spotlights

5th grade Camp 5th graders spend the day at camp. Those going need to be at school 7:30 on June 7th. Buses leave at 7:45 and will not wait.

5th Grade Promotion 5th grade promotion ceremony- June 12th!

Art Show Student and Seniors art show at St. Anne's Mead retirement home. 6:00pm- art, music, and yummy deserts.

Field Day All day outdoor activities for all grades. Volunteers needed please. Donations requested- K/1 fruit snacks, 2/3 freezies, 4/5 case of bottled water.

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Calendar

‹ June 2019 ›

Jun 2

Class of 2019 Commencement

Location: Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre (formerly Chene Park)

Calendar: District Calendar

University High School - Noon
Southfield High School for the Arts & Technology - 3 p.m.
Southfield Regional Academic Campus - 3 p.m.

Jun 3

Diamond Jack Boat Trip

Location: Detroit River

Calendar: Vandenberg Calendar

Several grades of students will experience a river boat tour and picnic lunch.

Jun 6

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Art Show

Location: St. Anne's Mead

Cost: Free

Calendar: Vandenberg Calendar

Come enjoy senior and student works of art, some light music, and some very tasty deserts at St. Anne's Mead.

Jun 7

5th Grade Camp Day

Location: Vandenberg to Camp

Cost: 75 Dollars

Calendar: Vandenberg Calendar

5th graders spend the day at a camp learning friendship and survival skills as well as singing and having a fun time.

9:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Gleaners Mobile Food Pantry

Location: Thompson K-8 International Academy, 16300 Lincoln Drive Southfield, MI 48076

Calendar: District Calendar

Jun 10

Field Day

Location: Vandenberg

Cost: Free... donations of items requested

Calendar: Vandenberg Calendar

Volunteers needed please. All day field day experience of team building and fun outdoor activites. K/1 are asked to donate a box of fruit snacks. 2/3 are asked to donate a container of freezies. 4/5 are asked to donate a case of bottled water.

Please see Mr. Mead for more information.

Field Day Volunteer Form

Jun 11

5th Grade Fun Day

Location: Vandenberg

Cost: Free

Calendar: Vandenberg Calendar

A series of fun activities for the about to promote 5th graders.

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Regular Board Meeting

Location: John W. English Administrative Center

Calendar: District Calendar

Jun 12

5th Grade Promotion

Location: Vandenberg Gym

Cost: Free

Calendar: Vandenberg Calendar

This is not all day but I don't have the specific time yet either. This is the 5th grade promotion ceremony with awards, speakers, and musical performance by the 5th grader.

High School Final Exams – Half (1/2) Day AM All High School Students

Calendar: District Calendar

Jun 13

High School Final Exams – Half (1/2) Day AM All High School Students

Calendar: District Calendar

Jun 14

High School Final Exams – Half (1/2) Day AM All High School Students

Calendar: District Calendar

Half (1/2) Day AM – Last Day for Students

Calendar: District Calendar

Report Card Marking Period Ends (All Schools)

Calendar: District Calendar

Report Cards viewable in MiStar Parent Connect on June 18, 2019.

Jun 17

Records Day - No Students

Calendar: District Calendar

Jun 25

6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Special Board Meeting

Location: John W. English Administrative Center

Calendar: District Calendar

Upcoming Events

17 Jun
- Records Day - No Students
  
  Records Day - No Students
  
  Date: Jun 17
  
  Calendar: District Calendar
25 Jun
- Special Board Meeting 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
  
  Special Board Meeting
  
  Date: Jun 25
  
  Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
  
  Location: John W. English Administrative Center
  
  Calendar: District Calendar
5 Jul
- Gleaners Mobile Food Pantry 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
  
  Gleaners Mobile Food Pantry
  
  Date: Jul 5
  
  Time: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
  
  Location: Thompson K-8 International Academy, 16300 Lincoln Drive Southfield, MI 48076
  
  Calendar: District Calendar
8 Jul
- Parent Stakeholder Focus Group Meeting with Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Green 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
  
  Parent Stakeholder Focus Group Meeting with Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Green
  
  Date: Jul 8
  
  Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
  
  Location: John W. English Administrative Center, 24661 Lahser Road, Southfield 48033
  
  Calendar: District Calendar
  
  FOR THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS:
  Stevenson Elementary
  Vandenberg Elementary
10 Jul
- Parent Stakeholder Focus Group Meeting with Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Green 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
  
  Parent Stakeholder Focus Group Meeting with Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Green
  
  Date: Jul 10
  
  Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
  
  Location: John W. English Administrative Center, 24661 Lahser Road, Southfield 48033
  
  Calendar: District Calendar
  
  FOR THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS:
  Adler Elementary
  McIntyre Elementary

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10/10/2018

Big Green

Plant. Grow. Pick.

Southfield Public Schools teamed up with Big Green this year to install a learning garden. Students worked with their team members to plant seeds and have been watching them grow. In a couple of weeks the Big Green team will return and our Vandenberg students will get to pick the plants that they planted.

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