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March 18, 2024 Issue 28
Posted by Leann Bakker on 3/18/2024 3:15:00 PM2023-24 Theme Verse: "Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience." Colossians 3:12
Please note: Intercampus bus riders will not be allowed this Friday, 3/22/24. The VCS Transportation Dept. will only have one PM bus in service, so they will be unable to accommodate students who usually ride the bus between campuses. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause your family and appreciate your understanding.All VC Broadway Showcase owned costumes need to be returned. Please return costumes in a bag with the student's name on it and labeled BWSC to any VC school office.The Broadway Showcase video is now available for purchase (presale) and will be sent out once the video is completed. Please visit https://www.vcschools.org/Page/658 for details. You can also pay by going directly to: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/FL8LUWB7S2H38The Broadway Showcase Lost and Found Items are waiting to be found in the high school office. These are items left in the Legacy Chapel from rehearsals and items left at the theater. They will be kept at the high school office until this Friday, 3/22.Mark your calendars! Spring Break is coming up and there will be no school from Monday, March 25 - Monday, April 1. We will return to school on Tuesday, April 2nd. The Business office will be open from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Monday, March 25th - Thursday, March 28th.Sign up to support the A Night of Movie Music concert on Friday, April 12th, 6:00 – 8:30 PM in the VCHS Gym! This fun night will feature our 5th to 12th-grade bands and orchestras performing songs from some of our favorite movie classics. Sign up HERE to donate food and drinks and/or volunteer the night of the event!VCHS is looking to borrow a motorized, seated 4-wheeled mobility scooter this spring for one of our high school students. If you have one you would be willing to lend us for about a month, please contact Laura Pheifer, LPheifer@vcschools.orgGolf Tournament: VCHS Athletic Booster Club is hosting their annual golf tournament on Friday, April 12th at Strawberry Farms Golf Course. Registration and sponsorship packages are available now at www.charityvalet.com/vcgolf24.SAVE THE DATE! The Mission Alaska Team will be putting on two fundraisers for their June mission trip. On April 19th there will be a Father-Daughter Dance in the Legacy Chapel from 6:00-8:00 PM. On May 3rd there will be a Mother-Son Tailgate Party including lawn games, music, and hot dogs from 4:00-6:00 PM. Location TBD. Please support the team who will lead vacation Bible Schools for children in the Alaskan communities.Are you interested in providing a home to one of our amazing international students? Our HomeStay host application for the 24/25 school year is now available online. Not only do you get to bless one of these students making the brave choice to leave their home and study across the world, but you and your family get to experience their culture through them and be their safe space here in the US. Click here to apply!VCS Employment Opportunities:- Elementary Teacher
- Middle School Science Teacher
- High School Bible Teacher - Part-time
- School Bus Driver Trainee - Part-time
- Substitute Teacher
- Day Care Aide (After School) - Part-time
To see the full job description and apply, please visit www.vcschools.org and click on the Employment Opportunities tab. If interested, please submit a cover letter and resume to Tracie Jones, hr@vcschools.org
See's Candies: Thank you to all who ordered See's Candies. Orders will be available for pickup this Thursday, 3/21.Valley Christian Schools will be celebrating Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week - April 8th -12th on all campuses. There will be opportunities for parents to earn service hours while showing appreciation to our staff. A sign-up genius was sent out last week and if parents are interested in helping, please contact brittany.allan12@gmail.comTrike-A-Thon: Friday, 4/5 - Preschoolers will have a fun morning of riding bikes, eating a healthy snack, and learning about different forms of transportation. Each child will need to bring their own bike, trike, or scooter, along with a helmet (labeled with their name). This will be our third fundraiser of the school year, and will be a competition between classes! The class that brings in the most donations will get a special pizza lunch. Each class will have a special time to ride their trikes (listed below)! Families are welcome to join us during their child's riding time to take pictures and encourage their child as they trike around the parking lot. Sign-ups for parent volunteers will be emailed around 3/22.- Mrs. Elionor's class 9:15-9:30 AM
- Ms. Araceli's class: 9:35-9:55 AM
- Ms. Tricia's class: 10:00-10:20 AM
- Ms. Jamie's class: 10:30-10:50 AM
- Ms. Ericka's class: 11:00-11:20 AM
Looking Ahead: Summer 2024: VCPS will be hosting an 8-week summer program - June 3-July 26 (closed June 19, July 4&5). More information and sign ups will go home after Easter break! There is a $30.00 registration fee that will be added to your June tuition payment (tuition rates remain the same as school 23/24 school year). Scheduling options are flexible.
March Memory Verse for Grades K-3: For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8-9March Memory Verse for Grades 4-6: After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men. The angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.’ Now I have told you.’ So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. Matthew 28:1-8TK/Kindergarten Orientation for the 2024-2025 school year will be held tonight, Monday, 3/18 at 6:30 PM: This meeting is for parents of students who will start TK or Kindergarten in August 2024. You'll meet the kindergarten teaching team as well as learn about important details, including "A Day in The Life of a Kindergartner" and kindergarten assessment.Please note: Intercampus bus riders will not be allowed this Friday, 3/22/24. The VCS Transportation Dept. will only have one PM bus in service, so they will be unable to accommodate students who usually ride the bus between campuses. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause your family and appreciate your understanding.Jersey/Sports Team Spirit Day, Friday, March 22! Sport your favorite team's jersey or a jersey from your own sports team! Spirit Day is optional. If you do not wish to participate, please be in uniform.No School for Kindergarten Students on 4/5 for both half-day and full-day kindergarten students, while we test next year’s Kindergartners. School will be in session for Mrs. Davis' multiage kindergarten students.Trot for Technology will be held on Wednesday, 4/17, 8:15 - 11:45 AM - Each year we host a jog-a-thon fundraiser to raise money for elementary school technology. Be part of this exciting challenge and help VCES students raise $40,000.00 to fund classroom technology. Parents may help students seek pledges from family members, friends, neighbors, co-workers, etc. Donations may be made for a pre-determined dollar amount or per lap with students. Donations may also be made online at www.vcschools.org/givetotrot. Information and pledge envelopes will be sent home with students this week.Please join us for our annual Trot-for-Technology on Wednesday, 4/17! Volunteers are needed! Get your service hours in while supporting your kiddo! Volunteers, please sign up HERE!- 5th/6th 8:30 - 9:00 AM
- TK/K 9:10 - 9:40 AM
- 1st/2nd 10:10 - 10:40 AM
- 3rd/4th 10:55 - 11:25 AM
Class Color Spirit Day Wednesday, 4/17! Show your class spirit at the Trot for Technology by wearing the following colors by grade level: 6th-Black, 5th-Orange, 4th-Yellow, 3rd-Green, 2nd-Blue, 1st-Purple and TK/K-Red. Spirit Day is optional. If you do not wish to participate, please be in uniform.Summer Day Camp - The Story 2024: Register early for Summer Day Camp (Kindergarten- 8th grade). Your kindergarten must be 5 1/2 by June 1, 2024. After May 20th, the registration fee will increase to $75.00. Please use the link to register with www.vcschools.org/daycamp Questions, Contact Daycare Director Rachel Robbins at 562-920-9902 ext. 120 or rrobbins@vcschools.orgThe Broadway Showcase Lost and Found Items are waiting to be found in the high school office. These are items left in the Legacy Chapel from rehearsals and items left at the theater. They will be kept at the high school office until this Friday, 3/22.Teacher and Staff Appreciation is coming up April 8-12! This year's theme: "We CAMP Thank You Enough!" CLICK HERE for ways you can donate and help bless our incredible staff members! Gratefully, the Parents AssociationSign up to support the A Night of Movie Music concert on Friday, April 12th, 6:00 – 8:30 PM in the VCHS Gym! This fun night will feature our 5th to 12th-grade bands and orchestras performing songs from some of our favorite movie classics. Sign up HERE to donate food and drinks and/or volunteer the night of the event!SAVE THE DATE! The Mission Alaska Team will be putting on 2 fundraisers for their June mission trip. On April 19th there will be a Father-Daughter Dance in the Legacy Chapel from 6:00-8:00 PM. On May 3rd there will be a Mother-Son Tailgate Party including lawn games, music, and hot dogs from 4:00-6:00 PM. Location TBD. Please support the team who will lead Vacation Bible Schools for the children in the Alaskan communities.Spring Enrichment Classes: Classes will be held on TUESDAYS - 3:00-4:00 PM, for five weeks, 4/2 - 4/30. Information and registration form can be found here.Skatedogs Skateboarding Class! Come learn to skateboard at Valley Christian Elementary with Skatedogs Mobile Skateboard Park. Students will learn tricks, make friends, play games, and earn prizes. No previous experience required. Open to Kindergarten-6th grade. Classes will be held on Fridays after school 3:20-4:50 PM. A staff member will be on site to monitor students until 3:20. This 7-week class will begin on Friday, 3/22. More information and registration can be found here.Coding Class: Do you want your child to learn how to code? Come check out the beginner courses for newbie coders and experienced coders. Classes will be held on Thursdays from 3:00-4:00, beginning 4/4 for six weeks at VCES. Easy, convenient, and your child will learn a valuable skill set. Limited space! Book today! Registration and information may be found here.Pop Tabs: We are partnering with The Ronald McDonald House to help families in their time of need by collecting Pop Tabs. Students may bring in their pop tabs at any time.LOST AND FOUND - Lost and Found items will be donated to Affordable Treasures on the last day of each month. Please have your child check for any missing items.
Please note: Intercampus bus riders will not be allowed this Friday, 3/22/24. The VCS Transportation Dept. will only have one PM bus in service, so they will be unable to accommodate students who usually ride the bus between campuses. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause your family and appreciate your understanding.You’re invited! The VCMS Science Fair will be held on 3/21 - 4:30 - 6:30 PM in the middle school chapel.April Hot Lunch orders are due Friday, March 22nd.Spring Break is Monday, March 25 - Monday, April 1. School will resume on Tuesday, April 2.The Broadway Showcase Lost and Found Items are waiting to be found in the high school office. These are items left in the Legacy Chapel from rehearsals and items left at the theater. They will be kept at the high school office until this Friday, 3/22.Teacher Appreciation Week is April 8-12. We will be honoring our middle school teachers and staff by providing them with snacks and treats for the whole week! In order to make this an amazing week we need help from our Middle School families. You will find sign-ups for what we need to spoil our teachers in this link:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A094FAAAC23A1FD0-48427305-teacher Donations can be dropped off in the morning, on the assigned day of the item(s) you chose to donate. If you have any questions, please contact Jen Oakes at jenoakes45@gmail.com.Sign up to support the A Night of Movie Music concert on Friday, April 12th, 6:00 – 8:30 PM in the VCHS Gym! This fun night will feature our 5th to 12th-grade bands and orchestras performing songs from some of our favorite movie classics. Sign up HERE to donate food and drinks and/or volunteer the night of the event!
Tonight! Monday, 3/18, 7:00 PM - Scholastic Arts Society Meeting - Verhoeven College and Career Center in the high school office buildingTonight, Monday, 3/18, 7:00 PM - Senior Moms Prayer Night - HS LibraryFriday, 3/22 - Jeans or PJ bottoms (no leggings allowed) fundraiser for Scholastic Arts Society. You can purchase your $5 wristband on Friday morning!Please note: Intercampus bus riders will not be allowed this Friday, 3/22/24. The VCS Transportation Dept. will only have one PM bus in service, so they will be unable to accommodate students who usually ride the bus between campuses. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause your family and appreciate your understanding.Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week is coming up April 8-12! This year's theme: "We CAMP Thank You Enough!" If you would like to help us bless our incredible staff, please use the link provided to see how you can donate or serve! Gratefully, The Parents AssociationSenior Parents - important Grad Night information was emailed out on Thursday, 3/14. If you did not receive the email, a copy of it is available at www.vschools.org/hsresources.Scholarships for Seniors - Parents, please remind your students that VC scholarship applications are due on Canvas this Friday, March 22 at 2:45 PM. They can find the scholarship applications on Canvas in the High School Student course.Mark your calendars! Spring Break is coming up and there will be no school Monday, March 25-Monday, April 1. The high school office will be closed during Spring Break, but emails and phone messages will be checked daily.VCHS Travels over Spring Break! Join us in praying for the high school mission team traveling to Zuni, NM and for the Symphony Orchestra as they travel to Italy to tour and perform over Spring Break! The staff members and students on these trips appreciate your prayers for their safety, good health, and God’s blessings on their work.The Broadway Showcase Lost and Found Items are waiting to be found in the high school office. These are items left in the Legacy Chapel from rehearsals and items left at the theater. They will be kept at the high school office until this Friday, 3/22.VCHS PARENTS COFFEE AND CONVERSATION: We invite current VCHS parents to visit the Common Grounds Coffee Shop this Thursday, March 21, 8:30-9:30 AM to share coffee and conversation with other parents and the VCHS Admin Team. The strength of our school community is built on the strong partnership with the home. We'll spend time listening to one another, celebrating the good things that we've experienced this year, as well as identifying some obstacles we've encountered. Due to space constraints, we will limit the morning to 30 parents. Use this FORM to sign up ahead of time so we can plan accordingly and confirm with those attending.Need Student Service Hours? Come hang out with some kiddos on Friday night, March 29th, at Crossroads Church in Long Beach from 7:00-9:00 PM. Dinner is provided, it's just great to have some extra people to play with the kids. Contact Suzette Zarate at kids@crossroadslb.com with questions or to sign up!Sign up to support the A Night of Movie Music concert on Friday, April 12th, 6:00 – 8:30 PM in the VCHS Gym! This fun night will feature our 5th to 12th-grade bands and orchestras performing songs from some of our favorite movie classics. Sign up HERE to donate food and drinks and/or volunteer the night of the event!VCHS is looking to borrow a motorized scooter this spring for one of our high school students. If you have one you would be willing to lend us for about a month, please contact Laura Pheifer, LPheifer@vcschools.org.Counselors News -If you are interested in taking the new digital SAT in the spring of 2024, registration is now open. Please register at this link https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/digital/digital-testing/dates-deadlinesBack to top
For a schedule of upcoming athletic events at each campus, please refer to the campus-specific athletic calendars online at the athletics website: www.vcathletics.net
Affordable Treasures Thrift Store - Call our store 562-866-0060 or schedule a pick-up on our website affordabletreasuresthrift.org.
Position Open - Director of Finance – Controller - https://www.achome.org/employment The purpose of this position is to lead and develop the Finance Department for the Artesia Christian Home, a nonprofit organization, with a strong missional focus; to care for the seniors served, and to oversee and supervise the quality of accounting and financial reports of the organization, in compliance with all federal, state and local regulations and laws. This role will project, prepare budget, assist in forecasting and planning with the Executive Director, serving as a financial lead within the organization.For more news and announcements, see our News page.To subscribe or unsubscribe from the weekly email distribution, please contact VCNews@vcschools.org.
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